Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

Py thagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Greenwich , at 8 . United Strength Lodge of Instruction ( 228 ) , Bull & Gate , Kentish Town-road , atS ; Bro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor . Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globeroad , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Confidence Lodge of Instruction ( 193 ) , Railway Tavern , MEETINGS FOR NEXT WEEK—( Continued . )

Railway-place , Fenchurch-streel , at 7 . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , The Grapes Tavern , Duke-street , Manchester-square , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , P . G . P ., Preceptor . Kew Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 ; Bro . C . H . Pedler , Preceptor . Sydney Lodge of Instruction ( 829 ) , Cambridge Hotel , Upper Norwood , at 7 . 30 .

THURSDAY , J . 20 . House Committee Girls' School , at 4 . Lodge 23 , " Globe , " Freemasons'Hall . ,, 55 , " Constitutional , " Terminus Hotel , Camion-st . ,, 63 , "St . Mary ' s , " Freemasons ' -hall . ,, 169 , "Temperance , " White Swan , Deptford .

.. l 79 , " Manchester , Anderton s , r leet-street . >> H 39 i "South Norwood , " South Norwood Hall , South Norwood .

,, 1278 , "Burdett Coutts , Approach Tav ., Approachroad , Victoria-park . K . T . Encampment , "Observance , " 14 , Bedford-row . Fidelity Lodge of Instruction ( 3 ) , Yorkshire Grey , London-street , Fitzroy-square , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams ,

Preceptor . Finsbury Club of Instruction , Jolly Anglers' Tavern , 42 , Bath-street , City-road . United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes , Mile-cnd-road , at S ; Bro . T . J . Barnes , Preceptor . St . George's Lodge of Instruction ( 140 ) , Glob ? Tavern , Roval Hill , Greenwich , at 8 .

FRIDAY , JAN . 21 . House Committee Boys' School . Lodge 6 , "Friendship , " Willis's Rooms , St . James ' s . ,, 143 , " Middlesex , " Albion Tav ., Aldersgate-street . 11 197 , "Jerusalem , " Freemasons'HaU . ,, 201 , "Jordan , " Freemasons' Hall . ,, 813 , "New Concord , " Rosemary Branch , lloxton .

>> 975 , " Rose of Denmark , White Hart , Barnes . K . T . Encampment , "Kemys Tynte , " Masonic Hall . Woolwich . St . Luke ' s Lodge of Instruction ( 144 ) , PicrHtl ., Chelsea . Stability Lodge ' of Instruction , Guildhall Coffee House , Gresham-street , at 6 . Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . M . ' s ,

Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldermanbury , at 7 ; Bro . Brett , Preceptor . United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , Horns Tavern , Kennington , at 7 . Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Wellington Jill .,

Spring-gardens , Charing-cross ; Br . Pnlsford , Preceptor Doric Lodge of Instrnction , Three Cranes Tavern , Mileend-road , at 8 ; Bro . Isaac Saqui , Preceptor . Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , Silver Lion , Penny-fields , Poplar , at 7 ; Br . D . S . Potts , Preceptor . Temperance Lodge of Instruction , Victoria Tav ., Victoriaroad , Deptford , at 8 .

SATURDAY , J . 22 . Consecration of Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex at Teddington . Star Lodge of Instruction ( 1278 ) , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-road , al 7 .

lhe New \ ade Mecuni ( invented and manufactured by Charles II . Vincent , optician , of 23 , Windsorstreet , Liverpool ) consists of a telescope well adapted for tourists , & c , to which is added an excellent microscope of great power and first-class definition , quite equal to others

sold at ten times the price . Wonderful as it may seem , the price of this ingenious combination is only 3 s . 6 d ., and Mr . Vincent sends it ( carriage free ) anywhere , with printed directions , upon receipt of post-office order or stamps to the amount of 3 s . lod . —[ Advt . l

EPILEPSY OR I * ITS . —A sure cure for this distressing complaint is now made known in a Treatise ( of 48 octavo pages ) on Foreign and native Herbal Preparations , published by Prof . O . Piiiu . rs BKOWN . The prescription was discovered by him in such a providential manner that he cannot conscientiously refuse to make it

known , as it has cured everybody who has used it for Fits , never having failed in a single case . The ingredients may be obtained from any chemist . —Persons desiring acopy may address Prof . O . Pma . l'S BROWN , No . 2 , King-street , Covent Garden , London , enclosing stamp ; six copies , three stamps . —[ Advt . ]

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epbtrtiscmente . Masonic Institution for Boys . MRS . HARRIET WHITE , Widow of the late Bro . Willinm White , of Ike Royal Union Lodge , Cheltenham , BEGS to return her most sincere thanks to all those kind friends who supported her Son , WII . MAM HERBERT WHITE , at the recent Flection iu October , thereby raising lhe number of Voles recorded in his favour from 2 S 2 to 738 . She most earnestly and respectfully solicits a continuance of their support NLXT APRIL , when she hopes her Son may be elected . The case is well-known to Bro . the Rev . C . J . MARTYN , V . P ., Grand Chaplain , Long Melford Rectory , Suffolk , by whom proxies will be gratefully received .

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NEW CONCORD LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . JKL A % jflp THE NINTH 3 \^ - Anniversary Supper Of the above Lodge will take place at Buo . GABB'S , ROSEMARY BRANCH TAVERN , HOXTOM , On Wednesday , January igth , 1870 . BRO . WILSON , P . M . ( 813 ) , in the Chair . STEWARDS . llro . ATKINS Uro . HART „ BARTLETT „ JAMES „ BLYTH „ MAIN „ DENT „ MAIDWELL „ DOTTRIDGE „ PRICE „ DENNY „ PEDLER „ FORBES „ SALISBURY „ GUY „ WHEELER „ HILL „ WILSON Bro . SPRAT 1 " , Hon . Secretary , 24 , Soutligate Koad , E . Tlie Lodge will be opened on this occasion at Seven p . m . . N . B . —ALL TICKETS NOT UETURNED BY J ANL-AKY 15 TH , \\ 'U . \ . BIZ CHARGED AX'D MUST LE 1 'AIU TOR . Supper at 8 dclock precisel y . Tickets 4 X each .

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"RADLEY'S , " BLACKFRIARS . BRO . JOHN HART begs to inform the Craft he has several open days in each month for MASONIC MEETINGS , and will be glad lo submit his terms lo Lodges about to move . N . B . —No charge for Lodge Rooms , except emergencies .

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Bro . HENRY SMITH , POUL TERER & GAME SALESMAN , 3 , 4 , & 5 , LEADENHALL MARKET , E . G ., TTAVING every facility for supplying MASONIC BANQUETS , begs to inform thc Brethren who cater for the same , that every delicacy in Game and Poultry can he furnished at the LOWEST MARKET PRICES and of the FINEST QUALITY .

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fust ready , price One Shilling , Thc Royal Masonic Sheet Calendar for 1870 . THIS Calendar contains a great deal of useful information , and as it has been projected for the Sole Benefit of the Masonic Charities , the Sleieiirds and others are earnestly invited to make it kiunim among their friends . Subscribers of 10 / 6 each on Bro . Hemsworth ' s list to any of the Charities will receive a Calendar annually for life , but the right of returning subscriptions is reserved . Published for lhe Proprietor ( Bro . 1 I . W . HEMSWOUTII , P . M . & W . M ., Oak Lodge , 190 ) , by Bro . J HOGG , al 14 , Vork-street , Coveiit-gardeii . Sold at the Offices of the different Charities , Freemasons' Hall , and lo Masonic Newsvendors , by Bro . GEO RUE KEXXIXO , 2 , 3 , and 4 , Little Britain .

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FOR SALE , 200 CWT . KID CUTTINGS , KENNING'S APRON FACTORY , LITTLE BRITAIN .

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1 THK AMERICAN FREEMASON X is Monthly , of sixteen double-column quarto pages of entirely original matter , and translations from the French , Italian , and German Masonic papers and periodicals of the day . 11 is devoted lo the discussion ofthe rights of Lodges and individual Freemasons , in contradistinction to the assumption of Grand Lodges , and the un-Masonic doctrines and arrangements of "high degrees . " Its motto is—Belief in thc Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man . Its price is Five Shillings a yeara sum so small that no Freemason , for pecuniary reasons , need be a non-subscriber to it . Trans-Atlantic Subscribers to the AMERICAN FKKKMASON will receive it Post-paid from thc Office of Publication direct , at their respective Posl-ofiices , upon payment ofthe subscription to BRO . GEORGE KENNING , 2 , 3 & 4 , LITTLE BKITAIX , LONDON , H . C . All . Subscriptions begin with March 15 th , 1 SG 9 , and end with February , 1 S 70 . The AMERICAN- FREEMASON is not the organ of any Grand Lodge , but speaking the words of truth , manhood , and independence , advocates freedom for Masonry in America , and the rights uf Freemasons in their Lodges—¦ rights which , by our Grand Lodges , in their subserviency to high degrees , have been invaded , until at present they arc nearly obliterated . . Subscribers in the British Colonies will please address all Subscriptions and Correspondence to J . FLETCHER BRENNAN , Editor , 114 , Main-street , Cincinnati , Ohio .

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ACCOUNTANCY , LEGAL AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENCY . Bro . H . F . T . THORN ( 879 ) , Licensed Appraiser and Broker , 6 , BEAUFORT BUILDINGS , STRAND , W . C .

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PRINTING IN EVERY BRANCH . —The AUCTIONEER'S Poster , Catalogue , Particulars , Order to View , Commission Card , Note Pleading , and Special Lithographic Note . The DRAPER'S Selling Off Bill , Invoice , Statement , & c . The LICENSED VICTUALLER'S Price List , Bottle Wrapper , Label , & c , The MASONIC SUMMONS to the moment promised . Bye Laws , & c . The TRADER'S Card , Circular , Hand Bill , Bill Head , Memorandum , Form , & c . Bro . WILLIAM F . CROFTS ( 720 ) , would feel especially obliged for Cash orders for Printing in any branch , Stationery , ecc ., at this particular period , and the fairest possible prices only charged ; 6 , BEAUFORT BUILDINGS , STRAND .

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WINTER RESIDENCE . Havelock House , Shanklin , Isle of Wight . APARTMENTS to be LET in this favourite resort ; may be had at the above house , and can be well recommended .

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A LADY , having just relinquished an engagement in the family of a Clergyman , would be glad to meet with PUPILS requiring instruction in English , French , and Music , having had many years' experience in the tuition ofthe same ; would not object to that of Lady-Housekeeper and Governess , or Daily Governess in the vicinity of Clapham or Brixton . —Address , R . J ., 26 , Osborne-terrace , Clapham-road .

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A GENTLEMAN ( aged 26 ) and Brother , is desirous of meeting with EVENING EMPLOYMENT ( say two hours ; is considered a good penman , — Address , T . L ., Office of THE FREEMASON .

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nro THE CRAFT . —A SOLICITOR ( M . M . ) , JL of great experience and ability , would feel obliged by the introduction of business , which he will be happy to transact ( for Brethren ) at about two-thirds of the usual charges . —Address , Lex , Post-office , Yigo-streel , Regentstreet , W .

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" \ I 7 * ANTED , by a Brother , aged 22 , a SITUAV V TION . Is a good penman , quick and accurate at figures , is willing to make himself generally useful j first-class certificates as to character , ability , & c . —Address I . M . R ., Office of THK FREEMASON .

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A LADY , 2 S years of age , having just quitted a Clergyman's family , would gladly fulfil an engagement as LADY-HOUSEKEEPER & GOVERNESS to one or two children . Very good references . Salary , , £ 40 . —Address , Office of this Paper .

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WANTED , by a BROTHER , 111 reduced circumstances , a situation as keeper of a gentleman ' s lodge , limc-kecper , or in any similar capacity . Firstclass testimonials as to character , & c . —Apply to J . S ., Office of THE FREEMASON .

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WANTED , a situation in the Drapery Trade , by a young woman ( 17 ) of good appearance and address , has been lS months in the trade , satisfactory reasons for leaving last situation . —P . G ., Mrs . Ariel ! , li , Blundell-slrcet , Caledonian-road , N .

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WANTED , by an active , practical man ( a Brother Mason ) , a SITUATION in any position where trust and confidence are required . Has many years' experience as a Builder ' s Foreman , and Superintendent of Railway and oilier Works . Most satisfactory testimonials as lo character and efficiency . —Address , Mr . George Potter , 2 , Sanders-road , Peckham-grove , S . E .

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TX / TLLIAM WfNSOR , of 8 , Miles's-lane , VV London-bridge , imports CIGARS of the very Finest Brands only , and manufactuers Cigars from the Choicest Tobaccos ' Wholesale and retail .

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CHEAP PRINTING . —Before giving an order for Printing , obtain an estimate from Wm . Bell , 14 S , Drury-kine , and effect a saving of from 20 to 50 per cent . 100 business cards , 2 'f by 3 ; or 100 ruled billheads , two sizes , post free , lS stamps . 20 , 000 handbills 20 s . Printing for the trade .

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A RMS , CRESTS , and MONOGRAMS . — A MASONIC EMBLEMS Engraved on Seals , Dies , & C . Official Stamps designed ' and Engraved .--Bro . D . BERR 1 , Engraver to Her Majesty ' s Post Office , Stationery Office , & c ., 36 , High Holborn ( opposite Chancery-lane ) , London , W . C .

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GLENFIELD STARCH is the only kind used in Her Majesty ' s Laundry . THOSE L . UUES who have not yet used the GI . ESTIEUI STARCH , are respectfully solicited to give it a trial , and carefully follow out the directions printed on every package . It is rather more difficult lo make than other Starches , but when lids is overcome , they will say , like the { Juecn ' s Laundress , that it is the finest "Starch they ever used .