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wonder , while we admire , the result- We have nothing but compliments to offer the zealous brethren who have undertaken this difficult and unremunerative duty , but it is to be hoped that the Craft will not only appreciate their fraternal zeal , and avail themselves of so much interesting knowledge , but will remove them beyond possible loss by each purchasing a copy . Whether the

consulter of the Calendar be a man of business , or a Mason , in whatever capacity he seeks for information , he will find his wants amply supplied . We can cordially recommend this Calendar to all our brethren as really an universal one .

Erom it we learn tho following Masonic statistics : — Lodges in England , 1242 ; Scotland , 187 ; Ireland , 1 , 014 ; France , 267 ; Belgium , 14 ; Netherlands , 75 ; Scandinavia , Denmark , 7 ; Sweden and Norway , 25 ; Prussia , I ., National Grand Mother Lodge of the Three Globes , 164 ; II ., Grand Lodge of Germany , 100 ; III ., Grand Lodgeof Prussia , 47 ; Eclectic Grand Lodge , 10 ; Saxony

18 ; Hamburg , 27 ; Hesse , 9 ; South Germany , 13 ; Luxemburg , 2 ' ; Switzerland , 28 ; Italy ( Lodges , Chapters , Conclaves , and Consistories ) , 169 ; Greece , 8 ; Canada , 205 ; Alabama , 224 ; Arkansas , 194 ; California , 152 ; Colorado , 9 ; Connecticut , 100 ; Columbia , 16 ; Delaware , 17 ; Florida ( uncertain ); Georgia , 262 ; Illinois , 560 ; Indiana 362 Iowa 218 ; Kansas 59 Kentuck 3 S 1

, ; , , ; y , ; Louisiana , 131 ; Maine , 141 ; Maryland , 57 ; Massachusetts , 163 ; Michigan , 242 ; Minnesota , 68 ; Mississipi , 225 ; Missouri , 250 ; Montana , 12 ; Nebraska , 13 ; Nevada , 10 ; New Hampshire , 66 ; New Jersey , 91 ; New York , 688 ; North Carolina , 203 ; Ohio , 355 ; Oregon , 27 ; Pennsylvania , 232 ; Rhode Island , 22 ; South Carolina , 133 ; Tennessee 273 Texas 316 Vermont 76 Virginia

, ; , ; , ; , 219 ; Washington , 11 ; AVest Virginia , 30 ; AVisconsin , 151 ; Argentine Republic , 12 ; Brazil , 35 ; Hayti , 18 ; San Domingo ( uncertain ); Mexico , 10 ; New Granada , 224 ; Peru , 10 ; TJruciuay , Venezuela ( both uncertain ) .

These numbers will show what rapid strides Freemasonry is making all over the globe , and it is something to be proud of that the British Isles still hold the foremost place in the Masonic world . Furthermore , a comparison of these numbers with the numbers for 1859 , will still more amply prove that the increase is on a gigantic scale . Moreover , when we come to considcfc

that both Italy and Spain are no longer fettered by tha . curse of human freedom and civilization , the domineer ing spirit of Rome , our numbers in Europe will receive a manifest increase . That spirit of inquiry and love of freedom , which even the most despotic of sovereigns begin to see is more a bulwark to the throne than a mine to its destruction , is waxing strong apace ; the freedom

of the press and of public opinion is gradually loosening the bonds of feudal stupidity by which it was bound ; and the day is not far distant when a Mason ' s diploma will prove the best passport iu the world , and his apron tho most honoured badge . To aid in this good work the Calendar is an able assistant , for brethren in a country where few Masons are , will derive strength arid encouragement by a glance at the numerous lodges chronicled iu its columns . ( To he Continued . )

Public Amusements.

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .

GRECIAN THEATRE . The Flying Dutchman ; or , Harlequin , the Riddle , and the Sphinx , and tha Pretty Princess who was made by a Charm , is the name of the pantomime at this theatre and is produced with all the care usually bestowed by Bro . Conquest on pieces of this discription . The rising of the curtain discovered The Album of Celebrities , the signal for the Spirit of the Period ( Miss Dearlove ) intro-

Public Amusements.

ducing to old King Pantomine ( Mr . Donne ) several well " kuown literary and political faces , among others Mr Boucicatilt and Charles Dickens , which display of the " talent" of the period met with much applause . The Transformation scone called " A Fairy Pool" was a very effective bib of painting and posing . Bro- Conquest , the lessee and manager , was called on to bow his acknowledgments .

Masonic Lifeboat Fund.

MASONIC LIFEBOAT FUND .

Further subscriptions received : —Lodge of Confidence , No . 193 , £ 1 Is . ; Silurian Lodge , No . 471 , £ 2 2 s . ; Prov . Grand Lodge of Monmouthshire , . £ 5 5 s .

Meetings Of The Learned Societies.

MEETINGS OF THE LEARNED SOCIETIES .

MONDAY , January iSth . —Royal United Service Institution , at 8-30 . TUESDAY , January 19 th . —Institution of Civil Engineers at 8 . WEDNESDAY , January 21 sb . —Society of Arts , at 8 .

Metropolitan Lodge Meetings, Etc., For The Week Ending January 23rd, 1869.

METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS , ETC ., FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 23 RD , 1869 .

MONDAY , January 18 th . —Quar . Gen . Meeting Boys ' School , at 12 . Lodges : Grand Masters , 1 , Freemasons ' Hall . Emulation , 21 , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-streefc . Felicity , 58 , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-streefc . Tranquility , 185 , Radley ' s Hotel , Bridge-street , Blackfriars . Panmure , 720 , Balhatn Hotel , Baltiarn . Whittington , 862 , Andertons , Hotel , Fleet-street . City of London , 901 , Guildhall Coffeo House , Gresham-street . Eclectic , 1 , 201 , Freemasons' Hall . Chapter : Prudence , 12 , Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-streefc .

TUESDAY , January 19 th . —Board of Gen . Pur ., at 3 , Mount Lebanon , 73 , Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Eastern Star , 95 , Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhallstreet . Cadogon , 162 , Freemasons' Hall- Honour and Generosity , 165 , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-street , St . Paul ' s , 194 , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Salisbury 43571 Dean-streetSoho . Camden 704

, , , , , , Lamb Hotel , Metropolitan Cattle Market . St . Mark ' s , 857 , Horns' Tavern , Kennhigton . Cosmopolitan , 917 , City Terminus Hotel , Cannovt-streefc . Chapters : Mount Sinai , 19 , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . St . John's , 167 , Radley ' s Hotel , Bridge-street , Blackfriars . Industry , lS 6 , Freemasons' Hall .

WEDNESDAY , January 20 th . —Gen . Com- Grand Chapter at 3 . Lodge of Benevolence , at 7 precisely . Grand Stewarts' Lodge . United Mariners , 30 , George Hotel , Aldermanbury . St . George's , 140 , Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich . Sincerity , 174 , Cheshire Cheese Tavern , Crutched Friars . Oak , 190 , Radley ' s Hotel , Bridgestreet , Blackfriars . Beadon , 619 , Greyhound Tavern ,

Dulwich . Nelson , 700 , Masonic Hall , AVilliam-street , AVoolwich . Maybury , 969 , Freemasons' Hall . Buckingham and Chaudos , 1 , 150 , Freemasons' Hall . Chapter : Westminster and Keystone , 19 , Freemasons' Hall .

THURSDAY , January 21 st . —House Com . Female School at 4 . Globe , 23 , Freemason ' s Hall . Constitutional , 55 , City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-streefc . St . Mary's , 63 , Freemasons' Hall . Temperance , 169 , AVhite Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford . Manchester , 179 , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . South Norwood , 1 , 139 , Goat House Hotel , South Norwood .

FRIDAY , January 22 nd- —House Com . Boys School , Lodges : Universal , 181 , Freemasons' Hall . Jerusalem , 197 , Freemasons' Hall . Fitz Roy , 569 , Head Quarters of the Hon- Artillery Company , London .