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Review Of Literature The Drama. &C.
his visits . He has revived much of our former predilections for the " far East , " and has brought back to us some associations that we had parted from ; as we find but for a time . In No . 9 , ( now before us ) , the papers are generally written with energy ancl taste . The notice of Mr . Shore ' s notes is a very diligent ancl well written article ; and the various ancl extended mass of " intelligence" upon all matters is arranged with great care .
Sherwood's Miscellany . —If there be anything in a name we should augur that this Miscellany is well entitled ; and granting that _ its _ conductors take but due advantage thereof , they may reap laurels in literature , and a golden harvest from the reading public . The second number has certainly improved throughout , the articles are altogether of a higher order , and embrace a very pleasing variety . " Court favour" is well written , and the notes and gleanings are pointed and interesting . There is to be a " continuation" of Love ancl Loyalty , in imitation , we suppose , of other periodicals .
FINE ARTS . Bust and Medallion of the Grand Master . —To Mr . M'Carthy , the successful designer of several spirited likenesses of eminent men , the Masonic Fraternity are indebted for a bust and medallion of His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , and to those who with ourselves are justly proud of the Presidency , ancl oftentimes enjoy the honour of his presence at the head of our ancient Fraternitywe are delighted
, to say , that a very correct likeness of our illustrious Grand Master is here published- It is in imitation of the finest marble , taken from life . The bust is fixed on a pedestal , secured on a stand and covered by a glass shade . As an ornament for the mantelshelf or table , it forms an elegant article of vertu . The medallion profile is equally correct , and forms a pleasing subject for a portrait frame .
In both these situations the chasteness and spirit of the artist are well displayed ; ancl in each , the peculiar ancl very charasteristic features of the distinguished Prince ancl Mason are faithfully portrayed . His Royal Highness has for years accustomed himself to wear a cap , which , with the new chain , collar , and other Masonic insignia , renders the figure more striking . An important object of the artist ' s desire has been to ensure to all
the Brethren an opportunity of possessing this memorial of a Freemason , to whom they are so deeply indebted , and whom public character and position have rendered an object of universal interest . The artist has , therefore , executed a larger sized bust at three guineas , a smaller for one , ancl profile medallions at twelve shillings . AVe feel it to be but an act of propriety to state as publicly as we can these particulars , and also that our Brother Acklam , of No . 138 , Strand , has consented to receive and
execute orders . The medallion profiles , as we have before observed , are very portable , ancl are peculiarly adapted for Lodge rooms . Indeed we , in direct terms , advise that every Lodge should , without delay , take measures to secure one . AVe tlo not hesitate to say , that in two of the most important points of art , Mr . M'Carthy has succeeded ; viz . in correct likeness , and in execution as an artist .
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Review Of Literature The Drama. &C.
his visits . He has revived much of our former predilections for the " far East , " and has brought back to us some associations that we had parted from ; as we find but for a time . In No . 9 , ( now before us ) , the papers are generally written with energy ancl taste . The notice of Mr . Shore ' s notes is a very diligent ancl well written article ; and the various ancl extended mass of " intelligence" upon all matters is arranged with great care .
Sherwood's Miscellany . —If there be anything in a name we should augur that this Miscellany is well entitled ; and granting that _ its _ conductors take but due advantage thereof , they may reap laurels in literature , and a golden harvest from the reading public . The second number has certainly improved throughout , the articles are altogether of a higher order , and embrace a very pleasing variety . " Court favour" is well written , and the notes and gleanings are pointed and interesting . There is to be a " continuation" of Love ancl Loyalty , in imitation , we suppose , of other periodicals .
FINE ARTS . Bust and Medallion of the Grand Master . —To Mr . M'Carthy , the successful designer of several spirited likenesses of eminent men , the Masonic Fraternity are indebted for a bust and medallion of His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , and to those who with ourselves are justly proud of the Presidency , ancl oftentimes enjoy the honour of his presence at the head of our ancient Fraternitywe are delighted
, to say , that a very correct likeness of our illustrious Grand Master is here published- It is in imitation of the finest marble , taken from life . The bust is fixed on a pedestal , secured on a stand and covered by a glass shade . As an ornament for the mantelshelf or table , it forms an elegant article of vertu . The medallion profile is equally correct , and forms a pleasing subject for a portrait frame .
In both these situations the chasteness and spirit of the artist are well displayed ; ancl in each , the peculiar ancl very charasteristic features of the distinguished Prince ancl Mason are faithfully portrayed . His Royal Highness has for years accustomed himself to wear a cap , which , with the new chain , collar , and other Masonic insignia , renders the figure more striking . An important object of the artist ' s desire has been to ensure to all
the Brethren an opportunity of possessing this memorial of a Freemason , to whom they are so deeply indebted , and whom public character and position have rendered an object of universal interest . The artist has , therefore , executed a larger sized bust at three guineas , a smaller for one , ancl profile medallions at twelve shillings . AVe feel it to be but an act of propriety to state as publicly as we can these particulars , and also that our Brother Acklam , of No . 138 , Strand , has consented to receive and
execute orders . The medallion profiles , as we have before observed , are very portable , ancl are peculiarly adapted for Lodge rooms . Indeed we , in direct terms , advise that every Lodge should , without delay , take measures to secure one . AVe tlo not hesitate to say , that in two of the most important points of art , Mr . M'Carthy has succeeded ; viz . in correct likeness , and in execution as an artist .