NOTICES. It is proposed to form a class for the study, &c., of the Law, and the institution of Legal Debates, Arguments, and Lectures. The members who may be desirous of joining, are requested to insert their names in a book kept for that purpose by the Hall Porter.P. Berlyn, Secretary. Members are informed that classes for the study of Languages, and for scientific and literary purposes, may be formed, on a requisition signed by a sufficient number of members to defray the expenses of such class. It is particularly requested that members should at all times be prepared to show their cards of membership, when requested to do so by the officers of the club.-By Order of the Committee, P. Berlyn, Secretary. N.B.-Cases for holding the cards may be had of the Hall Porter. DRAWING ROOM.-In future visitors will be admitted A Series of Three Grand Evening Concerts to bee brining Room on Tuesday evenings, by tickets, WILL take place at the WHITTING obtained of the the charge for which will be-Ladies, One Shilling; Gentlemen, Two Shillings each. The proceeds from the sale of such tickets to be paid into the fund for furnishing and decorating the premises. Western Fund Association. NOTICE OF CALL FOR THE FIFTH INSTALMENT (OLD SERIES). No of Directors of the Western Fund Association have this day made a Call of £1 per Loan Note, being the fifth and final Instalment due upon these Notes, payable on or before the 1st day of January, 1849. Payment will be received at the Office of the Club, 189, Strand, between the hours of 10 and 5, and after 8 o'clock in the evening. THOS. B. RAE, Secretary. N.B.-All Loan Notes upon which Instalments remain unpaid thirty days after the same become due are liable to forfeiture, pursuant to Rule 7. December 1st, 1848. "Turn again Whittington," TON CLUB and METROPOLITAN ATHE. NEUM, 189, STRAND, on the following Evenings:MONDAY, January 8; MONDAY, January 22; and MONDAY, February 12, 1849. To commence at Eight o'clock precisely. The following distinguished Artistes will appear:— 1 MISS BIRCH. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. MR. F. B. JEWSON. MR. S. J. NOBLE. Concertina.-MR. RICHARD BLAGROVE. (The extraordinary Violinist, eight years of age). Conductors. MR. W. H. HOLMES. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. MR. BRINLEY RICHARDS. MR. S. J. NOBLE. Mr. F. B. JEWSON. ADMISSION, 2s. Reserved Seats, 3s. Members of the Institution and their Friends, 1s. 6d.; or tickets for the Series, 3s. Detailed Programmes and Tickets may be had of the Secretary at the Institution, and at the principal Music Warehouses. THE Christmas Festivities. HE gaiety that reigns supreme at the social re-unions of this period of the year induces the fair and youthful to be more than usually desirous of shining in personal attraction, while the rich luxuriant tress, the clear and transparent complexion, and the pearly set of teeth form admirable trophies of the inestimable virtues of Rowlands' Toilet Requisites: As presents for both sexes none can be more recommendatory, or more now in general use. Rowlands' Macassar Oil Is highly and universally appreciated for creating and sustaining luxuriant silken tresses. Rowlands' Kalydor William Peters, (A MEMBER), SUCCESSOR TO M. USTONSON, FISHING ROD AND TACKLE MANUFACTURER TO HER BEGS MAJESTY, 48, Bell-yard, Temple-bar, EGS to call the attention of the Memgeneral (at the proper season) to his large and best assortment of every Umbrellas in great variety. bers of the Club and the Public in article connected with the above line. Union Brewery, Lambeth, and Swan Brewery, Walham-green. THE Public is respectfully informed that, arrangements just concluded between Messrs. Chapman and Co. and Mr. Hawkes, the private trade of the Union Brewery will in future be carried on by Mr. HAWKES, at the Swan Brewery, Walham-green. Prices per Nine-gallon Cask :-Table Beer, 5s.; X Ale, 7s. 6d.; XX Ale, 9s.; XXX Ale, 12s.; XXXX Ale, 158.; Old Ale, 18s.; X, or Light Bitter Ale, 7s. 6d.; XK, or Keeping Bitter Ale, 10s.; India Pale Ale, 12s. 6d.; Porter, 9s.; Stout, 12s.; Double Stout, 158. Orders, by post, addressed to Mr. HAWKES, Swan Brewery, Walham-green, immediately attended to. 140, Strand. Plantagenet Guard Razor, Under the Authority of Letters Patent granted by HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, And patronized by the Nobility and Gentry, the Army and Navy, the Clergy, the Bar, and the Faculty. ANY man can shave himself in bed in the dark, or in a railway carriage, or on board a steam-boat, without a glass, and not cut himself with the 8s. PATENT PLANTAGENET GUARD RAZOR, Best Ivory Handles Guard Razors are fitted for right-hand shaving exclusively, and others for left-hand shaving exclusively. DEPOT, 140, STRAND. The Razor and Guard will be forwarded free to any part of Great Britain or Ireland, upon the receipt of the price of the article required, by Post-office order (made payable to C. Stewart and Co.), with 8d. extra for carriage. Every Guard is stamped with the patentees' signature, "C. STEWART and Co.," to imitate which is forgery. A liberal discount allowed to the trade and to captains of vessels, shipping, and country agents. "Attached to a razor of the usual construction is a German silver guard in the form of a comb, which is so disposed that every possibility of cutting the skin is avoided, while the perfect removal of the hair is secured. The arrangement is so complete that a person can shave upwards, downwards, or across the face and chin, as rapidly as he pleases, without the slightest fear of injuring himself. Thus the blind, the nervous, and the invalid can get through the operation of shaving with perfect security. To sportsmen, yachters, and all who are obliged to make their toilet when and how they can, the Plantagenet Guard Razor must be an inseparable companion."-Sunday Times. A LINE ENGRAVING, in the highest Is a preparation of unparalleled efficacy in improving on, it acts as a perfect break, a guard against the razor style of art, by T. A. PRIOR, from the original and beautifying the Skin and Complexion. picture by Newenham, presented to the Whittington Club, by DOUGLAS JERROLD, Esq., its President; to be obtained only through Members of the Club. Is invaluable for its beautifying and preservative effects on the Teeth and Gums. The Patronage of Royalty throughout Europe, and their general use by the Aristocracy and the élite of Fashion, together with the confirmation by experience of the infallible efficacy of these creative and renovating specifics, have characterised them with perfection, and given them a celebrity unparalleled. Beware of Spurious Imitations. Some are offered under the implied sanction of Royalty, and the Government Departments, and similar attempts at deception. The only GENUINE of each bears the name of "Rowlands' " preceding that of the Article on the Wrapper or Label, with their Signature at the foot, in Red Ink, thus A. ROWLAND & SONS. Sold by them at 20, Hatton-Garden, London, and by every respectable Chemist and Perfumer throughout the Kingdom. "THE PLANTAGENET GUARD RAZOR.-The Plantagenet Guard Razor' is an instrument of very beautiful workmanship, of the choicest mechanism. A guard, toothed like a pocket-comb, but more widely, and with a slight curve, fits upon a pivot inserted (an insertion of no ordinary difficulty in highly tempered steel) into the broad part of the back of the razor. This guard fits firmly, but is slipped on or off very easily. When off, of course, we have a razor of the usual form; but when (were it the sharpest ever honed) cutting chin, lip, or cheek-a perfect skin-preserver-whilst it seems actually to render shaving easier. The teeth of the guard, with the nicest adjustment, are made to protrude so 28 to keep the skin away from the chance of a cut, whilst the beard is given to the razor's edge, and only the hair to be removed. It is difficult to make this plainly intelligible without a drawing, but the characteristics are such as we have described. To how many may not this guard razor be a boon? To the youth who with fear and trembling adventures upon his first shave, and has a sort of passion for lather and steel on his chin-a passion which is not very long-lived. To the blind man-the passenger on board ship-the invalid who cannot leave his bed, and to whom the shaving by a barber is a diurnal torture--a hateful operation-to say nothing of head shaving, and other surgical purposes. There is another class to whom perhaps, most of all, shaving or being shaved is torment-the paralysed; even they cannot cut themselves."-Douglas Jerrold's Weekly Newspaper. Printed and Published by MIALL and COCKSHAW, at No. 4, Horse-shoe-court, in the parish of St. Martin, Ludgate.-Saturday, December 16, 1848. A WEEKLY JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE WHITTINGTON CLUB AND METROPOLITAN ATHENÆUM. VOL. I.-No. 2.] LONDON: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1848. Permit us, then, to exhort our friends to send us as many letters as they can, and to put as much as possible into their letters, and when they have enriched them with the gifts of heart and mind, the gems of imagination, the flowers of fancy, and the spangles of wit, to shake all down, and stow them as closely as if they were about to make up a package of valuables and pay the freightage by "measurement." CORRESPONDENCE. WE are exceedingly gratified at the great interest which the "Whittington Club Gazette" has elicited, and at the number of communications with which we have been favoured by our fellow-members, fair and brave. Pleasures, however, like roses, have their thorns, and ours are not exempt. We are most anxious to print all the letters of our friends, but, alas! the number puts that totally out of the question; and when we have performed the unpleasant task of selection, which we hope to accomplish with no other bias than a consideration for the general interests of our Institution, we not To the Editor of the Whittington Club Gazette. unfrequently meet with a second difficulty, SIR,-I am quite at a loss to understand and have to set about a still more invidious the reasons which induce "J. J. T." to task. To exclude or defer our friends' let- attempt the re-enactment of an entrance fee, ters is sufficiently unpleasant, but to be nor can I subscribe to that gentleman's facts. I believe it to be the general opinion upon this obliged to prune and cut down the pro- subject, that we had better leave well alone. I ductions of others at the risk of incurring do not think it necessary to "prevent a secession the charge of partiality or want of discern- of members during the summer," which as yet is ment, is a duty that few will suspect us of only imaginary, and may never take place. I assuming of our own free will. We throw believe that the shop with the widest door, other ourselves upon the kind consideration of things being equal, attracts most chance customers; and, above all, I believe that nothing is our correspondents to relieve us from this so serious an obstacle as a step at the entrance. task. We cannot, at present, increase our C'est le premier pas qui coute! Let us then space-we are greatly averse to reduce the give every facility for the ingress of new memnumber of our correspondents. There re-bers, and trust to the attractions of the Institumains but this remedy-that our friends should subscribe to the Homœopathic doctrine and its application to Literature, and rest assured that the essence of wisdom and wit may be exhibited in very moderate doses, and that the conciseness of the preparations will not be unpleasing to those to whom they are addressed. "A blacksmith," says Joe Miller, (or some other venerable authority), surprised at the amount of a dentist's fee, for an operation which only occupied him a few seconds, offered for a quarter of the sum to pull his friend round his smithy by the tooth for half an hour." Vulcan's surprise may have been well founded; we cannot positively take upon ourselves to determine; but we venture to express an opinion, with all due deference, that the world in these railway times would not quite sympathize with him. Argal!" say we-Letters do not increase in value in proportion to the number of words employed to convey the ideas of the writer at least not precisely! 66 66 tion to keep them all the year round; and do With regard to the "raising of the ladies' on our [PRICE ONE PENNY. but my gratitude is reserved for those who gave to those parties their charm; who, in short, enabled us to establish those "Drawing Rooms" which "J. J. T." refers to when arguing for the increase of the ladies' subscription! I have not met with one lady who has advocated "J. J. T.'s" views, but I have met with several of the opposite opinion. I believe that we are in want of more lady members, and that it would be worth while, in a pecuniary point, to lower rather than to increase their subscription, which I feel convinced would endanger one of the most peculiar, most attractive, and most valuable features of the Institution, in a commercial as well as in a moral point of view. I cannot other I fear there is in all this, unwittingly, something of the worship which has such hosts of followers in this country, in the sanctuary of whose temple is enshrined the false idol "Respectability," to whom wicked wags will give another name. wise understand the two-penny-halfpenny, I beg pardon, ten-penny-halfpenny calculation, nor the opinion of "J. J. T.,' "that the (proposed) increase will not only add to the resources of the Institution, but that it will also greatly add to the tone of our agreeable reunions." Of this, however, I am confident, that we do not need high prices as a test either of the ladies or of the gentlemen who are or may become members of the Whittington Club; it appeals to numbers, and is based upon liberal and enlightened principles, and requires no artificial stays or props, no property qualifications, no house is full, and nothing from the ladies beyond what they at present subscribe, except the continued pleasure and honour of their company. I am, dear sir, your obedient servant, Dec. 27, 1848. AN OLD MEMBER. entrance fee until its To the Editor of the Whittington Club Gazette. SIR,-As a member of the Whittington Club, and being greatly desirous that all the ment should be fully carried out into operation, objects proposed by the Committee of ManageI am anxious to add my little store as one of the working bees of the hive. I have perused with great interest the specimen number of the Whittington Club Gazette, and am fully convinced of the immense importance it is to the society in general, that the hope expressed by the Managing Committee may be realized-That the proposed publication may be "the means of establishing a more complete understanding amongst the members of the Institution as to the principles and management to the Club, and of eliciting valuable hints and suggestions." Lord Bacon said, "Reading makes a full man, writing, a correct man, and speaking, a ready man.' tracted by the superiority of the entertainment | pay a more reasonable amount to the funds of With respect to "J. J. T.'s" remarks concerning the ladies' valuation, I think they are most unnecessary, as well as anything but flattering or complimentary. He speaks of their not liking to be at so low a premium as 104d a month; now if there are any ladies of his acquaintance who consider themselves worth just double the amount, namely, 1s. 9d. a month, for mercy's sake allow them to pay it, but let it be an optional affair altogether. Now as it would be rather difficult for me, as well as many others, to fix an estimate of what we consider our value, we are pleased to spend a little of our time so delightfully as we do at the Club, although we are received at such a moderate valuation. In conclusion, if there are any doubts as to A MEMBER AND WELL-WISHER OF THE To the Editor of the Whittington Club Gazette. As I agree in substance, though not in detail, The late visits of the National Guards of France, and numerous other foreigners, if properly reciprocated and encouraged by the rising elite of the nation, which I may truly designate the members of the Whittington Club to comprise, may prove of immense advantage to the great interests of not only this nation, but of the world in general, in inducing all nations to lay aside the weapons of destructive and demoralizing warfare, and take up the calumet of friendship, spreading" Peace on earth, and good will among men." It becomes then our duty individually, and in combination, to endeavour that none shall depart from our shores, if possible, without conveying home to the bosom of their families, and to infuse among their countrymen, not merely an admiration of our magnificent docks, railroads, bridges, and manufactories, but also of our civil and moral institutions, of our social and truly Christian feelings towards all other nations, however those true national feelings have sometimes been misrepresented by some half enlightened, prejudiced, or bigoted writers, not only of other countries, but sometimes, unfortunately, of our own; and thus the prejudices and evil passions of an individual writer, or speaker, have been trumpeted forth as the real spirit and feelings of the British nation. whole year, who would otherwise subscribe only I have been induced to forward these ideas for the winter months, says, he does not think the to you, Sir, from having been present at numbers we should lose would be sufficient to your recent parliamentary dinner, and having do any injury to the Institution. Now there I there seen the necessity that every man who cannot agree with him; I think it very prejuenters a public meeting should at all times have dicial indeed to the interests of the Institution his mind well charged, as he knows not the to have members constantly leaving. ... He moment when he may be called into action, as continues: "When we consider the great objecthere occurred to an old and experienced worker tion new members have to paying an entrance in this and similar institutions for the intellec-fee, before they know whether they like the Intual and moral improvement of young and active stitution or not, I think its re-imposition will be minds, who was called upon at a moment's found to reduce the income of the Institution, notice to supply the place of a gentleman who had engaged to speak to a particular sentiment, but who, from some cause, had been prevented from attending. A good Library, and the diligent employment of it by the members, will render them FULL men; the exertion of their talents, and the habit of clothing their ideas in correct language for the perusal of their brother members and friends, will render them CORRECT men; and they will then be ready to perform that part in society which every true patriot and Christian is bound to perform; and I would beg them always to remember the last signal of a gallant naval hero, "England expects EVERY man to do his duty." Wishing the most ample success to your undertaking, I remain, yours respectfully, PUBLICUS. He says that an entrance fee would be prejudicial to the best interests of the Institution; and after admitting that it might in some in stances induce members to subscribe for the rather than increase it." How reduce it? Does he suppose any of the present members will leave With regard to individuals not knowing what Trusting that the members, (more particularly the ladies,) will give this subject mature consideration, in order that the question may be finally settled, I am, Sir, yours respectfully, Dec. 22, 1848. S. W. To the Editor of the Whittington Club Gazette. SIR,-Availing myself of the space left open in your Gazette to correspondents, I esteem it a privilege to evince my pleasure at the announcement of a society to promote French conversation and elocution. I need not enter into the utility, I had almost said necessity, of such practice; it is already too evident to those of my compatriots who have had any communication with their continental neighbours. I trust the members of our Institution will unite in the advantages offered to them, and industriously, energetically, and confidently apply their powers to gain fluency in a language received as a spoken one throughout the civilized world; whereby they will be enabled to entertain their foreign friends in a language familiar to them, and remove the bitterness which unavoidably attends a residence in a foreign country. S. S. LIBRARY. 1847 to March 1848:- 453 volumes, by 135 members. 203 volumes; 52 numbers Edinburgh Review; 50 numbers Quarterly Review; 60 Parliamentary Blue Books; 50 Parliamentary Papers (various). Donations since the above date: J. L. Elkin, Esq., a life-member, a cheque for three guineas. Miss Sadler, two volumes; Mr. Hewitt, one volume; Mr. C. H. Gardner, one volume in addition, to complete set; Mr. J. B. Ray, one volume; Mr. T. J. Gregory, forty-five volumes; Mr. W. Windsor, one volume. Members of the Club are invited to forward to the Librarian such books as they are willing to present to the Library; such donations will be acknowleged in this Gazette, and in the list kept in the Reading-Room. WEEKLY EVENING PARTIES. and Drawing Room are thrown open from ON Tuesday evenings the Large Room half-past seven till eleven o'clock, for Conversation, Music, and Dancing, when Members are admitted upon producing their tickets of membership. A very limited number of Visitors' tickets may be had on early application to the Secretary. This novel feature of the Institution continues to be as attractive as ever, and the number attending these reunions is seldom less than from 400 to 500. FIRST ANNIVERSARY. To the Editors of the Whittington Club Gazette. In regard to the entrance fee, I think one SIR, In answer to the letter signed necessary, and I propose 5s., because I do not "J. J. T.," which appeared in the Whittingthink it would be prudent to greatly increase ton Club Gazette of Saturday, December 16th, the amount payable on joining the club, and I I must beg to offer a few remarks of my own, think this amount would be quite sufficient for as I most strenuously oppose any increase of the purpose the ladies' subscription. When I first heard of Now for the "more interesting subject," the day, January 10th, 1849, being the anniverthe proposition, it struck me as not being a ladies' subscription. Without dividing a small sary of the day on which the Club obtained judicious measure to adopt, but since then I sum to such an amount as to appear almost nohave heard such unmeasured disapprobation thing, I can only say, that the idea of 5s. 6d. possession of the present premises, a Grand from all parties that I am firmly convinced it being taken as the subscription of ladies for six Festival will take place; to which the Presiwould materially injure the interest of the Club. months, which will admit them to all the lec-dent, Vice-Presidents, and other friends of You must be aware that by far the greater por- tures, &c., and also gratis to the assemblies, does the Institution, will be invited. The entire tion of the ladies subscribe merely for the plea-appear, as "J. J. T." says, preposterous, and I am resources of the Institution will, as far as sure of the Drawing Rooms and Assemblies, at- glad to hear that they express a willingness to possible, be made available on this occasion. The entertainments will include a Grand Ball, with full band, and Old English Christmas Supper. The Committee, with a view of rendering the entertainment as complete and attractive as possible, invite the members to send in, directed to the Committee, as early as possible, any suggestions relative to the entertainment, or the general plans and management of the detail. All such suggestions will receive due consideration; but the Committee must beg the members to excuse formal answers. ADMISSION: MEMBERS.-Gentlemen Ladies VISITORS INTRODUCED BY MEMBERS: 2s. 6d. 1s. 6d. Mondays, are Henry IV. (Part I.), Othello, John Bull, and Much Ado About Nothing. G. A. Cooper, Secretary. cism, every Saturday evening, at 8 o'clock. Free. DITTO, Elementary Class, every Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock. Free. ELOCUTION SOCIETY, for Recitation and Criti DITTO, French, Société d'Elocution Française, Dramatique et Littéraire, for the recitation of extracts from French Literature, on which critical remarks in the French language may be made, and also for the occasional delivery of original essays in the same language, every Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. Free. CONCERT CLASS for the practice of Vocal Music, and to promote the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music in the Institution, by amateur Concerts, &c. The Class meets every Wednesday evening, from 7 to 10, for practice. Members have the advantage of a Circulating The Tickets will be ready for delivery on Tuesday next. Music Library. Subscription, 2s. 6d. per quarter. Gentlemen Ladies Supper Tickets ASSEMBLIES. 5s. Od. 2s. 6d. 1s. 6d. 3 6 FREE. PRICES OF ADMISSION (including refreshments). Gentleman Member's Single Ticket for s. d. each Assembly 2 6 Gentleman Member's Ticket for each Assembly, with the privilege of introducing two Ladies Lady Members, on producing their tickets of membership Non-Subscribers, PERSONALLY introduced by a Member, single ticket for each Assembly Gentleman Member's Ticket for the remaining Series of Five Gentleman Member's Ticket for the remaining Series of Five, with the privilege of introducing two Ladies. 120 N.B. As the number of tickets for the Assemblies is strictly limited, it is necessary that early application should be made for 3 The Concert Class commenced its second quarter on the 28th. It is proposed to give a Concert in February. Romberg's "Lay of the Bell," Haydn's "Mass," No. 3, and other pieces of Vocal Music are in active rehearsal. The Circulating Music Library is increasing fast, and bids fair to prove a valuable addition to the Club. Donations received by the Secretary, G. A. Cooper. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. A Class is in the course of formation for the study of the Violin, and the practice of Instrumental Music in Concert. Gentlemen wishing to join are requested to forward their names, and that of the instrument they play, to G. A. Cooper, Hon. Sec. pro tem. DANCING. Teachers, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wastell, every Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock. Fee, 2s. 6d. per quarter. FENCING.The Quarterly Meeting of the members of the Fencing Class was held on Saturday, the 23rd instant. The following gen tlemen were elected to serve on the Committee of the Class: Mr. Pearce, Mr. R. H. Westley, Mr. George, Mr. Greene. Mr. Fennings was re-elected as Secretary. The members of the 6 Class having expressed themselves highly satisfied with their present Fencing Master, Mr. A. Shury, it was resolved that that gentleman should be reengaged for the ensuing quarter. The following resolutions were also adopted:-"That members of this Institution be admitted to the Practice 9 0 Class by payment of 2s. 6d. per quarter." "That a book be kept in the Class Room, in which members shall sign their names as they arrive at the Class; and that the Master shall give the members their lessons in the order of their sigLADIES' SECOND DRAWING ROOM SUBSCRIP-natures. Any member neglecting to sign the book, shall receive his lesson last." TION. The proceeds of this subscription FENCING CLASS. amount to £40 15s. 6d. them. CLASSES AND SOCIETIES. THE following Classes and Societies are in operation : FRENCH LANGUAGE. Teacher, M. Mariot de Beauvoisin, Friday evening; Advanced class, from 7 to 8 o'clock; Intermediate class, from 8 to 9 o'clock; Elementary class, from 9 to 10 o'clock. Fee, 3s. 6d. per quarter. GERMAN LANGUAGE.-Teacher, Dr. Bensbach. Saturday evening; Junior class, from 8 to 9 o'clock; Advanced class, from 9 to 10 o'clock, Fee, 5s. per quarter. ITALIAN LANGUAGE.-Teacher, Signor F. Dupony, every Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. Fee, 5s. per quarter. LATIN LANGUAGE.-Teacher, Mr. Forrance, every Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock. Fee, 4s. per quarter. PHRENOLOGICAL SOCIETY, for the study of Mental Science, every Monday evening, at 8 o'clock Mutual Instruction. Fencing Master, Mr. A Shury. Subscriptions, 12s. per quarter for instruction, 2s. 6d. ditto for practice. Class nights, Wednesday, at 61, for instruction; Saturday, at 8, for practice. The quarter commenced on Wednesday, the 27th inst. Gentlemen desirous of joining the Class are requested to communicate with the Secretary of the Class. John Fennings, Hon. Sec. PARLIAMENTARY SOCIETY, for the discussion of Political Subjects on the model of the House of Commons, every Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. Entrance fee, 1s. At the meeting of this Society, held on the 22nd inst., the Hon. Member for Edinburgh (the Foreign Secretary), attended on Motion was first on the Order of the Day, and behalf of the Hon. Premier, whose Notice of offered to open the debate on the motion; this, however, was opposed by the House, and it was resolved that the motion be struck out. The Standing Orders relating to Notices of Motion were then suspended, to allow of the amendment of the Member for Staffordshire, to come before the House as an original motion. On a division being called for, the House was counted, and the number of Members present not being found sufficient to constitute a House, the motion was dropped. The House then adjourned to Friday, the 5th January, 1849. Classes in Course of Formation.-Chemistry, Glee and Madrigal, Drawing, Mathematical, Instrumental Music, Phonography, Literary Composition, Legal. Any other classes may be formed for which a sufficient number of members express a desire. Members wishing further information relative to any of the Classes, are requested to apply to the Secretaries of such Classes. The new quarters are just commencing. LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR THE Those Members whose Subscriptions expired at Christmas, are requested to renew the same with the least possible delay. It is particularly requested that members will at all when requested to do so by the officers of the Institimes be prepared to show their cards of membership, tution. N.B.-Cases for holding the cards may be had of the Hall Porter. DRAWING ROOM.-In future, visitors introduced by member, will be admitted to the Drawing Room on Tuesday evenings, by tickets, to be obtained of the Secretary, the charge for which will be-Ladies, One Shilling; Gentlemen, Two Shillings each. The proceeds from the sale of such tickets to be paid into the fund for furnishing and decorating the premises. ASSEMBLIES.-The tickets for the Fourth Assembly on Monday, January 1st, 1849, are now ready. The sale of the tickets will positively close at eight o'clock on that evening. On and after Monday, January 1st, 1849, Paper Money can be purchased only in the Secretary's office, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., and cannot be obtained elsewhere on any pretence whatever. NOTICES OF MOTION FOR THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING. Subscription be at the rate of 21s. per annum, or 11s. per half-year, not payable quarterly. 1. That on and after January 1, 1849, the Ladies' 2. That on and after January 1, 1849, an Entrance Fee of 10s. 6d. be enforced. Lady members to be excepted. The proceeds of the said Entrance Fee to be applied towards the formation of a Library. be seen that all the available talent has been engaged, and there is every reason to believe that these "winter" concerts will be produc tive of much gratification. John Parry-a host in himself, who has refused very tempting offers elsewhere, will come out in great force in some of his best songs. To Correspondents. Let brevity and terseness be your characteristics. We have again been obliged to defer the insertion of several letters on account of want of space. The secretaries of literary and scientific institutions are invited to supply the Editor of the Whittington Club Gazette with notices of their proceedings. The next number of the Gazette will be published on Saturday, January 6, and all Advertisements must be forwarded to the Publishers on or before Friday, the 5th instant. Advertisements must be sent in to the Publishers not later than Friday evening. Scale of charges : Four lines and under, to Members Every additional Line.. 8. d. 2 6 MISS KATE Lover. 0 3 MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. MR. BRINLEY RICHARDS. Four lines and under, to Non-Members. 3 6 Quarterly General Meeting Notice. THE Members are informed that, in consequence of the Great Room being engaged on Monday, January 8th, the QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING will take place on the following Evening, Tuesday, January 9th, at 7 o'clock, on which evening the Election of the new Managing Committee will also take place. Dec. 28, 1848. PETER BERLYN. Richard Reeve, WINE, SPIRITS, AND COAL FACTOR, EGS to inform his Friends and Members the first houses in either trade, he will guarantee to those who favour him with their orders to supply none but the Best Coals the market can produce, and Wines of the finest Vintage, at the lowest possible prices.Address, 38, Norfolk-street, Straud. Letters may be left with the Hall Porter. HE LONDON MERCHANTS' and TRADERS' ASSOCIATION for the Protection of Trade, the Prosecution of Swindlers, opposing the discharge of Fradulent Debtors under the insolvent Act, and for the Recovery of Debts. (Established 1838.) PRESIDENT.-The Right Hon. The LORD MAYOR, (Sir James Duke, M.P.) Office, 101, Wood-street, and 5, Swallow-street, Hanover-squa ̈e. The Annual Subscriptions are One Guinea for a Member, and Two Guineas for a Governor. N.E. R. R. will be happy to meet any appointment by letter, and fully explain the nature of the Association; and of whom a so prospectuses may be obtained.-Address, 38, Norfolk-street, Strand. Letters may be left with the Hall Porter. Songs of the Times-for Christmas, 1848. Dedicated to the friends of Peaceful Progression. DEPOSITION of KING CLOG Words by C. Mackay. Music by Menestral (a Whittingtonian. Price 6d. London: Effingham Wilson, 11, Royal Exchange; or sent free by post, on receipt of 8 postage stamps, enclosed to Mr. Menestral, at the Whittington Club. "The composer of the above song has set most spirited and melodious music to the admirable words of our great poet. We predict great popularity for this excellent poetical and musical satirical sketch."-Weekly Times. "Turn again Whittington," ND other POEMS. By DUNSTAN DORMOUSE (a Whittingtonian). Effingham Wilson, 11, Royal Exchange. A "Our readers will see that there is simple beauty and poetic suggestion in such verses as the following."Athenæum. "We may say that it exhibits a considerable power of diction and range of fancy, with a purity of sentiment and a kindliness of thought which would do credit to verses of higher pretensions."-Morning Post. "Many of these poems are very beautiful, containing thoughts of a high order, embroidered in the sweetest of rythm. Amongst these we would especially point out A Moonlight Ramble,' 'Stanzas to Christmas,' and the 'Song of the Mermaid.'"-The Illustrated London News. "There is a vein of true poetry running through them, and they are evidently the sentiments of a warm heart and glowing imagination."-Era. MR. F. B. JEWSON. MR. S. J. NOBLE. MR. W. H. HOLMES. Clarionet.-MR. LAZARUS. Concertina.-MR. RICHARD BLAGROVE. Violin.-MASTER ALEXANDER RANCHERAYE (The extraordinary Violinist, eight years of age). Conductors. MR. W. H. HOLMES. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. MR. BRINLEY RICHARDS. MR. S. J. NOBLE. Mr. F. B. JEWSON. PROGRAMME OF THE FIRST GRAND EVENING CONCBRT, MONDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 1849. To Commence at Eight o'clock precisely. GLEE-" Blow, Gentle Gales;" Miss MESSENT, Miss NEW MS. BALLAD-"In the Rosy Morn of Child- SCENA "Softly Sighs" (Der Frieschutz); Mrs. ALEXANDER NEWTON Weber. GRAND FANTASIA (Pianoforte) on Airs from "Guillaume Tell;" Miss KATE LODER Doehler. CAVATINA-" Bid me Discourse;" Miss A. ROMRR.. Bishop. DUETTO" La Polka;" Miss DOLBY and Mr. FLANK BODDA Orsini. BALLAD-"Say, what shall my Song be to-night;" Knight. ARIA BUFFA-" Lo! the Factotum" (Barbiere di Seviglia); Mr. FRANK BOODA Rossini. New Song-"Our OF TOWN." Miss PYNE ("We are going far away, fur away from Belgravesquare.") The Music arranged by John Parry. Mr. JOHN PARRY. PARTE SECONDA. GRANDE QUARTETTE (Four Pianists) "Romance de deux Minutes;" Messrs. W. H. HOLMES, HAYDON, SUTTON, and S. J. NOBLE W. H. Holmes. SONG-Come, bring me Wings;" Miss DOLBY.... Edwin Flood. SOLO (Violin)-"Il Tremolo;" Master ALEXANDER RANCHERAYE... .......De Beriot. SCENA-"The Death of Nelson;" Mr. CHARLES ROMER, Braham. SERENADE (First time)-"On the Silv'ry Moonlit "Home, sweet Ilome;" Miss A. ROMER.. Bishop. DUETTO BUFFO-"Quanto amore" (L'Elisir d'AmOur); Mis-MESSENT and Mr. F. LODDA....Donizetti. New Work-"OUR NATIVE LAND!"-in three short volumes. (From Julius Cæsar to Queen Anne!) Written by J. W. Roe: arranged by John Parry. M. JOIN PARRY. ADMISSION, 2s. Reserved Seats, 3s. Members of the Series, 38. the Institution and their Friends, 1s. 6d. ; or tickets for Tickets may be had of the Secretary at the Institution, and at the principal Music Warehouses. Scotch Tweed House. L. JONES, TAILOR, 158, Oxford-street. 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