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talent , as well as his liberality on similar occasions at AVoodhole Park . PART I . — Piano . Duett ... Rondo Brilliante in A . ... Aloschcllcs Mrs . Frank Marten and Bro . Ganz . Quartett ''' In thishour of softened splendour "P « V / j «/ i The Misses Ferrari , Mr . Benson & Mr . Hardy . Song ... " He that loves a roscy cheek " ... L . Benson

Mr . Hardy . Duett ... " Una Motte a Venczia" ... Lucantoni Miss Erica Robertson and Mr . Benson . Song ... " Bid me discourse" ... Bisitop Miss Sophie Ferrari . Piano "La Gazelle" Souvenirdes Pyrenees Kullak

Bro . Ganz . Song ... "O ! Santissima Verginc" Gordigiani Mr . Benson . Part Song ... " You stole my love" ... Macfarrcn PART ILPiano . Duett ... "Tarantcllc" ... Dolder Lady Harriot Grimston and Mrs . F . Marten . Song ... " C ' est L'cspagne" ... Offenbach

Miss Erica Robertson . Duett "When thc windblowcth in from sea" Smart Miss Sophie Ferrari and Mi . Hardy . Song ... " A fireside song" ... Wallace Mrs . Richard Hoare . Duett ... " Sccudi Sel A ' erde prato" ... Dugola

The Misses Ferrari . Song ... "The Better Land" ... Arthur Cecil Mr . Benson . Quartett ... "Bella feglia" ( Rigolclto ) .. _ Verdi Miss Erica Robertson , Miss E . Ferrari , Mr . Benson and Mr . Hardy . Poet Song " O hush thee , my babie " Sullivan

GOD SAVE THE OUEEN . " Bid me discourse , " was beautifully rendered by Miss Sophie Ferrari , as was also the duett by the two sisters . The voices of the Ladies Grimston , Miss Evelyn Smith , Miss Mary Blake , and Mr . Sykes , rendered efficient aid to swell the choruses .

Of the masterly playing of Bro . Herr Ganz , both in his solo and in the accompaniment of the songs , it is enough to say that it was " perfection . " The company numbered over two hundred and sixty ladies and gentlemen , who all partook of the generous hospitality of Bro . Abel and

the Lady Susan Smith , and who were all delighted with their treat , and charmed with the courtesy of their host and hostess . The total receipts of the concert was ^ 59 , which will be paid to the Restoration Fund of St . Alban ' s Abbey , the whole of the expenses of the concert being defrayed by Bro . Abel Smith , ( 4 ° 3 ) -

Those brethren who are believers in our old Masonic traditions will say that this was well done .

The annual general meeting of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland was held , on Monday , in their library , Royal Institution , Scotland . Thc first business being the election of office-bearers in room of those retiring , the Duke ot Sutherland was elected president , and

Sir Joseph Noel Paton one of the vice-presidents : while AV . F . Skene , LL . D ., Mr . Robert Horn ( advocate ) , and Captain Thomas , R . N ., were added to the council , in room of the retiring members . Baroness Burdett-Coutts was elected a lady associate of the society . 'l'he treasurer gave a satisfactory statement of thc

condition of the funds . During the year 250 articles of antiquarian interest have been presented to the museum , andse venty-five volumes of books and pamphlets have been presented to the library . The Sutherland collection of coins has also been acquired by purchase from the Faculty of Advocates .

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" Ever thc Same . " Written by Bro . ALFRED B . EMANUEL ; composed by C . RICHARDSON London : John Shepherd , 20 , Warwick Lane , Paternoster Row , and of the author , 27 , Somerford Grove , Stoke Newington . This beautiful ballad has now reached a fifth

edition . It is really charming in melody , and the poetry is very pretty . ; It is in thc key of E flat ; compass E flat to E flat . It has been sung with much enthusiasm by many popular singers , including Mr . Sims Reeves . It cannot fail to please wherever sung ,

either in drawing or concert room . AA e beg to recommend it to our musical brethren , and feel confident whilst so doing they will be highly delighted . " Often . " New Song . AVords and music by CARL WAGNER . London : Bro . Alfred B .

Emanuel , " Bijou Lodge , Burnt Ash Lane , Lee , S . E . This excellent composition may be classed with Carl AVagner ' s great production , which have all proved great successes . Both words and

music are good , and should be placed 111 every drawing-room . AVe congratulate the composer of this pathetic song , and may say great power has been displayed in its arrangement ; and we trust that it will obtain a large and well-deserved circulation .

The Sccrcta ALonita of the Jesuits ; being the private rules of the Lion ' s Provider . Edited by H . M . AV . Revised and collated with former editions ^ with an appendix by writers of eminence . Dedicated to the Rt . Hon . The Earl of Eimiskillcn . Glasgow : AA'illiara

Love , 40 , St . Enoch Square . The sole end of this edition of the " Secreta Monita " of the Jesuits , is thc enlightenment of our fellow-countrymen as to the aims and ends of that confederation . And thc editor has tried in this little work to rouse a Protestant spirit

against the system he has opposed . It contains some seventy pages , well printed on fine tone paper . AVe have also received " The House of Argyll and the collateral branches of thc Clan Campbell , from the year 420 to the present

time . " Glasgow : John Tweed , n , St . Enoch Square . London : Houlston and Son , Paternoster Row . Thc House of Argyll , as the hcael of the Clan Campbell , holds a prominent position in our national history , its records arc so closely

blended with every struggle for religous and political freedom , the actions of its chiefs have shed such lustre on our annals , that any fresh fact connected with their history cannot fail to be welcome to the public . The contents

gives" The House of Argyll , Thc House of Craigiiish , The House of Breadalbane , The House of Cawdor , The House of London , Thc Campbells of Lochnell , The Campbells of Asknish , The Campbells of Auchinbrcck , The Campbells of Abernehill . "

Ihe writer has very ably shown that the Campbells were equal to any of their compeers in the various arts , manufactures , and commerce . And were also eminent in thc pulpit and the press , the synod and the senate ,

distinguished alike at the bar anel on the bench , in the camp and at the court . He says— "No race has more freely offered up their lives in their country ' s service , both by sea and land . They have shone alike as poets , philosophers and philanthropists , doctors , and divines . "

In the appendix are given some prominent facts in the history of the Clan , omitted by McEwin and Colvin , by the first setting forth an epitome of the history of the younger branches , and afterward giving a sketch of a few of the most distinguished men of the name , amongst whom are Baron Campbell , Lord Clyde , anel

many other noted celebrities . AVe have much pleasure in recommending this valuable anil well-written history . The binding is so attractive , that , lying on the drawing-room table , would be quite an ornament . Then , those who take it up and open it , connot fail to be delighted with its illustrations—so admirable in

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design , and so exquisite in execution , and those who go on to read its pages will be carried along gently and pleasantly by its choice reading . Altogether it contains the fullest account yet published of the history of the Clan Campbell AVe cordially recommend it to our numerous readers , feeling assured that it will win their appreciation .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

At a meeting held in furtherance of the objects of the Sydenham Industrial Exhibition , Bro . Magnus Ohren , ALL . G . E ., presided . H . R . H . the Prince of AVales , who is to be the guest , during the present week , of Lord

Rendlesham , agreed to receive an address from the Mayor and Corporation of Ipswich , at the Railway-station , where the train waits on Tuesday . It was hoped that H . R . H . would be able to visit the town during the cattle show , but his many engagements prevent his doing so . The

Ipswich Masons were particularly desirous to show him some mark of respect and entertain the Prince , and communicated with the Provincial Grand Master of Suffolk , Lord AVaveney , on the subject . His lordship telegraphed to Bro . Boby , S . G . AV . of Suffolk , on the nth , that the Prince of AAciles thanked the Masonic

body , but as he would not arrive at Ipswich till late and proceed at once to Lord Rendlesham ' s , he regretted he could not accept their invitation .

THE MASONIC BALL AT LIVERPOOL . —The arrangementsfor the forthcoming annual Masonic Ball in the "good old town , " on thc 13 th of January next , are in a forward state , and there is no doubt that this will probably be as brilliant

as any of the twenty-four which have preceded it . The patronage is a most distinguished one , and thc Committee is composed as follows : Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , RW . P . G . M ., President ; Bro . the Hon . F . Stanley , D . P . G . M .,

A'ice-President ; Bro . Dr . J . K . Smith , P . M . 249 & 1094 , Chairman ; Bro . C . H . Hill , P . G . Reg ., Vice-Chairman ; Bro . D . AAc . AAlnstanley , Hon . Sec . ; and Bro . R . Brown , Treasurer . At a meeting on Friday last , thirty-five Stewards were

appointed and it was then resolved to have a set of splendid Stewards' badges manufactured by Bro . G . Kenning , of London and Liverpool , with distinguishing badges for the members of the Committee . The Mayor and Mayoress , Lord

and Lady Skelmersdale , and ex-Mayor ( Bro . Samuelson ) and Mrs . Samuelson are expected to be present . AA ' e regret to learn that the worthy and talented organist , Bro . AA'illiam Sparks , of Springfield

Villa , Leeds , is suffering from a most severe attack of bronchitis , whicli precludes him from attending to his professional and other duties . A very pretty five point , blue enamelled star , set in gold , with crossed quills filletted by a

band , also of gold , and attached to a blue ribbon , with three bars of the precious metal , shaped somewhat after the style of Mercury ' s wand , was presented to Mr . John Alexander , by some of his brethren at the Joppa Ledge , on

Tuesday evening , as an additional recognition of his services of a Past Secretary , and his merits as an individual . On the back is the inscription , neatly engraved , " Presented to Bro , Alexander , by a few members of thc Joppa

Loelge , Oct ., 1 S 73 . " ROVAL MASONIC INSTITUTION l'OR GIRLS . — Thursday next being Christmas Day , the usual monthly meeting of the House Committee will be held on the day previous .

ROVAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . —¦ The Most Hon . the Marquess of Ripon , K . G ., M . AV . Grand Master , has signified his consent to preside at the anniversary festival to be held on Wednesday , nth of March next , " absence from England not preventing . "

The Rev . O . G . D . Perrott , ALA ., Oxon , Head-Master of Stepney Grammar School ( in union with King ' s College School ) , has been elected Read-Mister of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and will enter on his duties at the termination of thc Christmas holidays .