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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , CROYDON . Patron and President : „ ,. „ ,., . HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE Ob WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Of this Institution will take place On WEDNESDAY , 28 th FEBRUARY , 1 SS 3 , AT FREEMASONS' TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN-STREET , LONDON , Upon which occasion GEN . J . STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG , C . B ., P . G . W ., R . W . PROV . G . M . TOR SURREY , Has been pleased to signify his intention of Presiding . Brethren are earnestly invited to accept the Office of Steward upon this occasion , and they will greatly oblige by forwarding their Names and Masonic Rank , as soon as convenient , to the Secretary , who will gladly give any information required . IAMES TERRY , P . Prov . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , Secretary . * * At the Election in May next there will be 120 Candidates for Election , whilst at the present time there are only Twelve Vacancies .
Ad00805
DREADNOUGHT SEMENS ' HOSPITAL , Greenwich , S . E ., and DISPENSARY , Well-street , London Docks , E ., for Sailors of all Nations . No admission ticket or voting papers of any sort required , but both are entirely free to the whole maritime world , irrespective of race , creed , or nationality . Since establishment upwardsof 225 , 000 have been relievedfrom no less than forty-two different countries , and the number of patients during 1 SS 1 , was 7132 , as compared with 4245 , the average of the preceding ten years . Qualification of a governor one guinea annually , or a donation of ten guineas . New annual subscriptions or contributions will be thankfully received by the bankers , Messrs . Williams , Deacon and Co ., 20 , Birchin-lane , E . C ., or by the Secretary at the Hospital . Fimds are urgently needed for this truly Cosmopolitan Charity , which is supported by voluntary contributions . W . T . EVANS , Secretary .
Ad00806
LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY . SLEEPING ACCOMMODATION BY NIGHT TRAINS . Improved Sleeping Saloons , lighted . with gas , comfortably warmed , and provided with pillows , rugs , and lavatory accommodation , are run on the Night Express Trains between LONDON and MANCHESTER and LIVERPOOL , Leaving ) Leaving 7 Leaving at 12 . 0 Night . J at 10 . 55 p . m . > at 11 . 10 p . m . ( 10 . 45 p . m . Sundays . ) Extra charge 5 s . for each berth , in addition to the ordinary first-class fare . Separate apartments are provided for ladies and family patties , and an attendant accompanies each saloon . On arrival at destination the saloons arc placed in a convenient position , and passengers may leave them at any time during the morning . Berths can be secured in advance on application to the Station Masters at Euston , Liverpool , and Manchester . G . FINDLAY , General Manager . Euston Station , February , 1 S 03 .
Ad00807
A Freemason ' s Daughter , aged 18 , educated in the Masonic School , and who has for eighteen months been Governess Pupil in a private school , seeks a situation as GOVERNESS in a Family , or Junior Governess in a School . English , French , Drawing , Elementary Music . College of Preceptors' certificate . Address M . A ., Post Office , Clacton-on-Sea , Essex .
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TO Parents and Guardians—Vacancy occurs for a well educated youth as CHEMISTS ' APPRENTICE . Old established business . Every opportunity given for acquiring a thorough practical knowledge , comfortable home , moderate premium . —Apply Bro . 'I . Casely , A . P . S ., High-street , Camden Town , N . W .
Ad00809
THREE Oak or Mahogany Chairs and PEDESTALS ( Craft ) WANTED , Oak preferred . If in " -ood condition , second-hand will do . Send prices and particulars to P . Howard Davis , Higher Broughton , Manchester . _
Ad00811
CARE of Offices , Chambers , or any place of trust . A SITUATION wanted by a brother age 43 , married , no family . —Address S . G . O . Office of Freemason , iG , Great Queen-street , London , W . C .
Ad00810
STABLING . —TO BE LET , excellent THREE-STALL STABLE and CARRIAGE HOUSE , with Cellars , in Parker-street . —Apply , Freemason Office , 16 , Great Queen-street , W . C .
Ad00812
Twelfth Edition , post-free , is . DR . WATTS on ASTHMA and BRONCHITIS . A Treatise on the only Successful Method of Curing these Diseases . By ROBERT G . W ATTS , M . D ., F . R . S . L ., F . C . S ., & c , 5 . Bulstrode-street , Cavendish-square , London . London : C . Mitchell and Co ., Red Lion-court , Fleet-street .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
The following reports stand over till next week : — Semper Fidelis Lodge , No . 529 . Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 117 S . Tredegar Lodge , No . 1625 . Freemasonry in China . Correspondence— " Doubtful . "
BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "The Voice of Masonry , " " The Court Circular , " "The Scholastic Gazette , " "The Lifeboat Journal , " "The Hull Packet , " " Broad Arrow , " "La Chaine d'Union , " "The Philosophy of Advertising , " "The Keystone , " "The New York Dispatch , " "The Orient , " "Night and Day , " "SchlesischesLogenblath , " "Allen ' s Indian Mail , " 'The Hamilton Evening Times , " "ThelBrighton Gazette , " " El Taller , " "MasonicToken . "
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
Ki ?^ 'gE 55 i ^ ^^ ; 7 » i ^ b &^ 3 ^ ^
S ATURDAY , F EBRUARY 10 , 1883 .
fAVc do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of , the opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish in aspirit of fairplay to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . l ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I am sorry I cannot see my way to quietly allow the letter of Bro . Hedges to go unanswered . I admit I said " it would be curious if it leaked out that they could take in all the candidates as they did last year , "
and as a brother said , " how about the silk stockings and patent shoes for the girls , " I replied " if they do not know how to spend their money we do . " But surely there is a wide difference between criticising expenditure , and saying that the Girls' School does not require the active support of the Craft , and I would rather if I must take choice adopt the
whole of the report as it appears , with one exception , than I would accept the conclusion at which Bro . Hedges arrives . I am sorry he hastened officially to draw attention to the report , because I should think where one brother reads reports 50 would read a letter ; and I now say , knowing that they could take in all the candidates , if I had said
that in my opinion the funds were being spent to the best possible advantage to the Craft , then his own words would apply " that it was absolutely and entirely incorrect and totally without the least justification in fact ; " and as a Vice-President of this Institution , I maintain I have a right to express my opinion on the matter , and as 1 feel the
attack comes from the Institution and not from me I would ask—1 . How many girls the Alexandra wing was stated it would accommodate ? 2 . How many more were to be provided for by the purchase of Lincombe House ? And also if either of these
numbers have ever been filled up ? and I venture to appeal to the Craft at large that looking at the balance sheet just published , showing an income of £ 17 , 200 , and an ordinary expenditure of £ 8200 , if the time has not come when something else ought to be done to extend the benfits instead of shutting out candidates and incurring the expense
both to the institution and friends of the candidates for a contested election in April next , when none in my opinion need be held ? 3 . Why should the sum of £ 1000 be lying at the bankers bearing a slight interest only , instead of providing home and education for the other seven girls at the ensuing
election ? In reference to the last paragraph I never said "The Secretary was never to be seen , " but that I regretted he was seldom to be seen at these meetings , and while we may not all sec alike , I still repeat the regret I then
felt , and still feel , that he does not consider it part of his duty to be at the various lodges either to plead for contributions or return thanks for favours received . —I am , dear sir and brother , yours fraternally . JOHN MASON , P . P . G . S . D . Middx ., Vice President .
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CHARITIES . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — This point I wish to bring under the notice of those who possess any influence in making or causing to be made alterations in the Book of Constitutions or the laws of our
charities , notably the Boys' and Girls' Schools . No one is eligible to be placed on the list of candidates for male annuity fund unless he has subscribed for ten years to his lodge , & c . During my membership of nearly 30 years in the Craft I have found that the rules of the Boys' and Girls' Schools
have been as near as possible made alike . Now if ten years is a necessary qualification for annuity fund , and if that rule works well there , why not extend it as a qualification for applicants to Lodge of Benevolence . Also to those who seek to gain permission to place their children as candidates for the Bovs' and Girls' Schools .
Original Correspondence.
I presume Bro . Joshua Nunn is now pledged to his notice for a five years' qualification at Lod ge of Benevolence . I hope he may be able to see his way clear to augment the five years years' qualification . —I am , dear sir and brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , PAST STEWARD , V . P . and L . G . of Charities .
MASONIC GOOD FORM . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Being a very old Mason indeed I may be perhaps permitted a few remarks on a subject on which lam always both fidgety and tenacious , I mean Masonic "good form . "
I have been much struck with a speech recorded in your journal the week before last about the Charities , and by an officer of one of our Charitable Associations , and I would fain ask if you deem such remarks , if rightly reported , calculated to advance Masonic charity , keep up Masonic good feelings , or constitute a pleasant
commentary on Masonic professions . As read , if so delivered , they are practically a charge against the Secretary of one of our great Charities of neglect of duty , and against the Managing Committee of the same Institution of want of sympathy for the female children of Freemasons , though with plenty of means to help
them . And as neither of these suggestions and insinuations could possibly or are in any degree be foundedon fact , is it not rather a pity , an abnormal procedure really to be regretted , that an official of one Charity should criticize the acts of the officials and Committee of another Charity ? Is such a speech likely to produce good understanding , or to bring about fraternal feeling ? A perfect freedom must be accorded to the
officials of each Institution , and their work can only safely be judged by their results . We ought always 1 think to make great allowance for the exuberance of after-dinner speeches , and I shall really be glad to hear , that in the recent report the orator ' s words were not quite correctly rendered , owing to his own burning eloquence , the buzz of conversation , and the somewhat hazy atmosphere in which they were delivered . —Yours fraternally , SENEX .
Reviews
REVIEWS
MASONIC ALMANACK FOR THE PROVINCE OK SUSSEX ; FREEMASONS' CALENDAR FOR THE PROVINCE OF DORSET ; MASONIC YEAR BOOK FOR rAMRRinr . KHiPi ?
These arc all admirable local guides to provincial Freemasons , for provincial Freemasonry , and reflect every credit on their respective compilers . We are especially struck with the Cambridgeshire handbook , alike in its binding , and its "tout ensemble . " It is a very neat and creditable production , and we can equally praise in respect of their arrangement and information the handbooks for Sussex and Dorset .
LE MONDE MACONNIQUE . This is very full this month of information for French Freemasons . It contains an effective memoir of Bro . St . Jean . We note that its Editor , Bro . Grimaux , is called to the Secretariat of the Grand Orient . We congratulate him thereanent . We do not always agree with Bro . Grimaux , but we are not insensible to his great ability and we must add , in fraternal courtesy , "sans tout les rapports . "
EAST ANGLIAN HAND BOOK . Ar us Office , Norwich . This useful and interesting hand book , in the 24 th year of publication , lies on our table with renewed effectiveness of literary power . We have perused its pages with great pleasure , and recommend our readers to do the same , as it contains much to interest those who wish to know about Norfolk and the Norfolk Broads , and are zealous followers of honest old Izaak Walton .
THE MAGAZINES . 1 he cry is still they come . Come they certainly do in wondersome form and great effect . "Longman ' s" is before us , a very excellent serial . There are some admirable contributions b y Mr . R . Proctor and others , ( which see ) , but to our mind the tale of poor little " Dandy is the gem of the magazine . It will affect l
deepy , ( as we are not ashamed to say it affected us ) , many readers , we doubt not , old and young . To use the vernacular of the hour , it is " quite too utter . " We may ; add , that in " Lonman ' s " Mr . Austin Dobson and Mr . Lang give us some happy lines on the taste for binding , and the love of old books . "The Century" is indeed most vivacious and most It to exhaust
suggestive . seems praise , to disarm criticism alike by its thorough outcome and its living power . It is very pleasant and wholesome reading . „ Q TenJPl < ; r " is very feadab , " = indeed , and we like Belinda so far very much . The account of Mr . Gladstone ' s school days will attract many . "All the Year Round" has in it always something of
special homely tone of taste and reality , which commends it to the thoughtful and appeals to the general cultured taste of people who read and think . " Mr . Scarborough ' s Family is continued , and amid numerous other contributions of great value and earnest power , " Was it success " '" is one of the most striking stories we have read for some time . Geoffrey Stirling " wends its way
grimlysensa-, tionally , and " awfully touching . " ' ^ " •r , Antiquary " and " The Bibliographer , "the Castor and I ollux of dryasdustic research and bibliomaniacal idiosyncrasy , are almost livel y this month in the numerous interesting matters they allude to and deal with . They are both equally useful and readable for the student of archaeology and the lover of books .
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Ad00804
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS , CROYDON . Patron and President : „ ,. „ ,., . HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE Ob WALES , K . G ., & c , M . W . G . M . THE ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Of this Institution will take place On WEDNESDAY , 28 th FEBRUARY , 1 SS 3 , AT FREEMASONS' TAVERN , GREAT QUEEN-STREET , LONDON , Upon which occasion GEN . J . STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG , C . B ., P . G . W ., R . W . PROV . G . M . TOR SURREY , Has been pleased to signify his intention of Presiding . Brethren are earnestly invited to accept the Office of Steward upon this occasion , and they will greatly oblige by forwarding their Names and Masonic Rank , as soon as convenient , to the Secretary , who will gladly give any information required . IAMES TERRY , P . Prov . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , Secretary . * * At the Election in May next there will be 120 Candidates for Election , whilst at the present time there are only Twelve Vacancies .
Ad00805
DREADNOUGHT SEMENS ' HOSPITAL , Greenwich , S . E ., and DISPENSARY , Well-street , London Docks , E ., for Sailors of all Nations . No admission ticket or voting papers of any sort required , but both are entirely free to the whole maritime world , irrespective of race , creed , or nationality . Since establishment upwardsof 225 , 000 have been relievedfrom no less than forty-two different countries , and the number of patients during 1 SS 1 , was 7132 , as compared with 4245 , the average of the preceding ten years . Qualification of a governor one guinea annually , or a donation of ten guineas . New annual subscriptions or contributions will be thankfully received by the bankers , Messrs . Williams , Deacon and Co ., 20 , Birchin-lane , E . C ., or by the Secretary at the Hospital . Fimds are urgently needed for this truly Cosmopolitan Charity , which is supported by voluntary contributions . W . T . EVANS , Secretary .
Ad00806
LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY . SLEEPING ACCOMMODATION BY NIGHT TRAINS . Improved Sleeping Saloons , lighted . with gas , comfortably warmed , and provided with pillows , rugs , and lavatory accommodation , are run on the Night Express Trains between LONDON and MANCHESTER and LIVERPOOL , Leaving ) Leaving 7 Leaving at 12 . 0 Night . J at 10 . 55 p . m . > at 11 . 10 p . m . ( 10 . 45 p . m . Sundays . ) Extra charge 5 s . for each berth , in addition to the ordinary first-class fare . Separate apartments are provided for ladies and family patties , and an attendant accompanies each saloon . On arrival at destination the saloons arc placed in a convenient position , and passengers may leave them at any time during the morning . Berths can be secured in advance on application to the Station Masters at Euston , Liverpool , and Manchester . G . FINDLAY , General Manager . Euston Station , February , 1 S 03 .
Ad00807
A Freemason ' s Daughter , aged 18 , educated in the Masonic School , and who has for eighteen months been Governess Pupil in a private school , seeks a situation as GOVERNESS in a Family , or Junior Governess in a School . English , French , Drawing , Elementary Music . College of Preceptors' certificate . Address M . A ., Post Office , Clacton-on-Sea , Essex .
Ad00808
TO Parents and Guardians—Vacancy occurs for a well educated youth as CHEMISTS ' APPRENTICE . Old established business . Every opportunity given for acquiring a thorough practical knowledge , comfortable home , moderate premium . —Apply Bro . 'I . Casely , A . P . S ., High-street , Camden Town , N . W .
Ad00809
THREE Oak or Mahogany Chairs and PEDESTALS ( Craft ) WANTED , Oak preferred . If in " -ood condition , second-hand will do . Send prices and particulars to P . Howard Davis , Higher Broughton , Manchester . _
Ad00811
CARE of Offices , Chambers , or any place of trust . A SITUATION wanted by a brother age 43 , married , no family . —Address S . G . O . Office of Freemason , iG , Great Queen-street , London , W . C .
Ad00810
STABLING . —TO BE LET , excellent THREE-STALL STABLE and CARRIAGE HOUSE , with Cellars , in Parker-street . —Apply , Freemason Office , 16 , Great Queen-street , W . C .
Ad00812
Twelfth Edition , post-free , is . DR . WATTS on ASTHMA and BRONCHITIS . A Treatise on the only Successful Method of Curing these Diseases . By ROBERT G . W ATTS , M . D ., F . R . S . L ., F . C . S ., & c , 5 . Bulstrode-street , Cavendish-square , London . London : C . Mitchell and Co ., Red Lion-court , Fleet-street .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
The following reports stand over till next week : — Semper Fidelis Lodge , No . 529 . Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 117 S . Tredegar Lodge , No . 1625 . Freemasonry in China . Correspondence— " Doubtful . "
BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "The Voice of Masonry , " " The Court Circular , " "The Scholastic Gazette , " "The Lifeboat Journal , " "The Hull Packet , " " Broad Arrow , " "La Chaine d'Union , " "The Philosophy of Advertising , " "The Keystone , " "The New York Dispatch , " "The Orient , " "Night and Day , " "SchlesischesLogenblath , " "Allen ' s Indian Mail , " 'The Hamilton Evening Times , " "ThelBrighton Gazette , " " El Taller , " "MasonicToken . "
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
Ki ?^ 'gE 55 i ^ ^^ ; 7 » i ^ b &^ 3 ^ ^
S ATURDAY , F EBRUARY 10 , 1883 .
fAVc do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of , the opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish in aspirit of fairplay to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . l ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I am sorry I cannot see my way to quietly allow the letter of Bro . Hedges to go unanswered . I admit I said " it would be curious if it leaked out that they could take in all the candidates as they did last year , "
and as a brother said , " how about the silk stockings and patent shoes for the girls , " I replied " if they do not know how to spend their money we do . " But surely there is a wide difference between criticising expenditure , and saying that the Girls' School does not require the active support of the Craft , and I would rather if I must take choice adopt the
whole of the report as it appears , with one exception , than I would accept the conclusion at which Bro . Hedges arrives . I am sorry he hastened officially to draw attention to the report , because I should think where one brother reads reports 50 would read a letter ; and I now say , knowing that they could take in all the candidates , if I had said
that in my opinion the funds were being spent to the best possible advantage to the Craft , then his own words would apply " that it was absolutely and entirely incorrect and totally without the least justification in fact ; " and as a Vice-President of this Institution , I maintain I have a right to express my opinion on the matter , and as 1 feel the
attack comes from the Institution and not from me I would ask—1 . How many girls the Alexandra wing was stated it would accommodate ? 2 . How many more were to be provided for by the purchase of Lincombe House ? And also if either of these
numbers have ever been filled up ? and I venture to appeal to the Craft at large that looking at the balance sheet just published , showing an income of £ 17 , 200 , and an ordinary expenditure of £ 8200 , if the time has not come when something else ought to be done to extend the benfits instead of shutting out candidates and incurring the expense
both to the institution and friends of the candidates for a contested election in April next , when none in my opinion need be held ? 3 . Why should the sum of £ 1000 be lying at the bankers bearing a slight interest only , instead of providing home and education for the other seven girls at the ensuing
election ? In reference to the last paragraph I never said "The Secretary was never to be seen , " but that I regretted he was seldom to be seen at these meetings , and while we may not all sec alike , I still repeat the regret I then
felt , and still feel , that he does not consider it part of his duty to be at the various lodges either to plead for contributions or return thanks for favours received . —I am , dear sir and brother , yours fraternally . JOHN MASON , P . P . G . S . D . Middx ., Vice President .
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CHARITIES . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — This point I wish to bring under the notice of those who possess any influence in making or causing to be made alterations in the Book of Constitutions or the laws of our
charities , notably the Boys' and Girls' Schools . No one is eligible to be placed on the list of candidates for male annuity fund unless he has subscribed for ten years to his lodge , & c . During my membership of nearly 30 years in the Craft I have found that the rules of the Boys' and Girls' Schools
have been as near as possible made alike . Now if ten years is a necessary qualification for annuity fund , and if that rule works well there , why not extend it as a qualification for applicants to Lodge of Benevolence . Also to those who seek to gain permission to place their children as candidates for the Bovs' and Girls' Schools .
Original Correspondence.
I presume Bro . Joshua Nunn is now pledged to his notice for a five years' qualification at Lod ge of Benevolence . I hope he may be able to see his way clear to augment the five years years' qualification . —I am , dear sir and brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , PAST STEWARD , V . P . and L . G . of Charities .
MASONIC GOOD FORM . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Being a very old Mason indeed I may be perhaps permitted a few remarks on a subject on which lam always both fidgety and tenacious , I mean Masonic "good form . "
I have been much struck with a speech recorded in your journal the week before last about the Charities , and by an officer of one of our Charitable Associations , and I would fain ask if you deem such remarks , if rightly reported , calculated to advance Masonic charity , keep up Masonic good feelings , or constitute a pleasant
commentary on Masonic professions . As read , if so delivered , they are practically a charge against the Secretary of one of our great Charities of neglect of duty , and against the Managing Committee of the same Institution of want of sympathy for the female children of Freemasons , though with plenty of means to help
them . And as neither of these suggestions and insinuations could possibly or are in any degree be foundedon fact , is it not rather a pity , an abnormal procedure really to be regretted , that an official of one Charity should criticize the acts of the officials and Committee of another Charity ? Is such a speech likely to produce good understanding , or to bring about fraternal feeling ? A perfect freedom must be accorded to the
officials of each Institution , and their work can only safely be judged by their results . We ought always 1 think to make great allowance for the exuberance of after-dinner speeches , and I shall really be glad to hear , that in the recent report the orator ' s words were not quite correctly rendered , owing to his own burning eloquence , the buzz of conversation , and the somewhat hazy atmosphere in which they were delivered . —Yours fraternally , SENEX .
Reviews
REVIEWS
MASONIC ALMANACK FOR THE PROVINCE OK SUSSEX ; FREEMASONS' CALENDAR FOR THE PROVINCE OF DORSET ; MASONIC YEAR BOOK FOR rAMRRinr . KHiPi ?
These arc all admirable local guides to provincial Freemasons , for provincial Freemasonry , and reflect every credit on their respective compilers . We are especially struck with the Cambridgeshire handbook , alike in its binding , and its "tout ensemble . " It is a very neat and creditable production , and we can equally praise in respect of their arrangement and information the handbooks for Sussex and Dorset .
LE MONDE MACONNIQUE . This is very full this month of information for French Freemasons . It contains an effective memoir of Bro . St . Jean . We note that its Editor , Bro . Grimaux , is called to the Secretariat of the Grand Orient . We congratulate him thereanent . We do not always agree with Bro . Grimaux , but we are not insensible to his great ability and we must add , in fraternal courtesy , "sans tout les rapports . "
EAST ANGLIAN HAND BOOK . Ar us Office , Norwich . This useful and interesting hand book , in the 24 th year of publication , lies on our table with renewed effectiveness of literary power . We have perused its pages with great pleasure , and recommend our readers to do the same , as it contains much to interest those who wish to know about Norfolk and the Norfolk Broads , and are zealous followers of honest old Izaak Walton .
THE MAGAZINES . 1 he cry is still they come . Come they certainly do in wondersome form and great effect . "Longman ' s" is before us , a very excellent serial . There are some admirable contributions b y Mr . R . Proctor and others , ( which see ) , but to our mind the tale of poor little " Dandy is the gem of the magazine . It will affect l
deepy , ( as we are not ashamed to say it affected us ) , many readers , we doubt not , old and young . To use the vernacular of the hour , it is " quite too utter . " We may ; add , that in " Lonman ' s " Mr . Austin Dobson and Mr . Lang give us some happy lines on the taste for binding , and the love of old books . "The Century" is indeed most vivacious and most It to exhaust
suggestive . seems praise , to disarm criticism alike by its thorough outcome and its living power . It is very pleasant and wholesome reading . „ Q TenJPl < ; r " is very feadab , " = indeed , and we like Belinda so far very much . The account of Mr . Gladstone ' s school days will attract many . "All the Year Round" has in it always something of
special homely tone of taste and reality , which commends it to the thoughtful and appeals to the general cultured taste of people who read and think . " Mr . Scarborough ' s Family is continued , and amid numerous other contributions of great value and earnest power , " Was it success " '" is one of the most striking stories we have read for some time . Geoffrey Stirling " wends its way
grimlysensa-, tionally , and " awfully touching . " ' ^ " •r , Antiquary " and " The Bibliographer , "the Castor and I ollux of dryasdustic research and bibliomaniacal idiosyncrasy , are almost livel y this month in the numerous interesting matters they allude to and deal with . They are both equally useful and readable for the student of archaeology and the lover of books .