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containing all the most necessary words for the traveller, the soldier, and the sailor; with the exact pronunciation of each word in the English language." Published by the Philological Society of London in their Transactions. George Bell, 186, Fleet Street, London, 1854.

"Interpretation of a Palmyrean Inscription on a marble bust of the size of life, recently brought from Palmyra." Published in the Transactions of the Syro-Egyptian Society, December 13th, 1853.

"Translation of a portion of the First Book of Samuel into the language of Nubia," made during his stay in that country; also a "Translation of a Greek letter addressed to him by the ex-Patriarch of Constantinople" (in answer to an inquiry made by him at the instance of the late Duke of Sussex, respecting the twenty-four Gospels, said to have been written in Hebrew, and formerly to have existed in Nubia); presented to the Anglo-Biblical Institute March 7, 1854

A Lecture on "The interpretation of Egyptian names in the Bible,derived from the study of Hieroglyphics," delivered at the Jews' and General-Literary and Scientific Institution, Sussex Hall, Leadenhall Street, on February 26, 1857; an abstract of which is published in the Jewish Chronicle and Hebrew Observer, March 6, 1857.

"Memoir on the Lemtein Medal," read before the Numismatic Society of London at the Annual Meeting, June 25, 1857. Published in the Numismatic Chronicle and Fournal of the Numismatic Society, edited by John Yonge Akerman and W. S. W. Vaux. No. LXXII.; London: John Russel Smith, 36, Soho Square, 1857.

"Notice of a Mamluk Coin, struck by command of the Sultan Melik Dháher Rokn-ed-din Bondokdari; " read before the Numismatic Society, February 19, 1857. Pubin the Numismatic Chronicle, No. LXXII.; London: John Russel Smith, 36, Soho Square, 1857.

"Meghillat Purim Mizraim;" being an account of the deliverance of the Jews in Cairo from the tyranny of Akhmed Pacha, a Viceroy of Egypt, during his revolt from Sultan Sulaiman II., in the year 1524, as heard by Louis Loewe read in the Synagogue at Cairo, in the year 1837. Published in "Hamagid " No. 7, February 14, 1866, Lyck; also in "Yehudi Hanizchiî," Lemberg, 1866; and

"On a Karaite Tombstone" (now in the British Museum), brought from Djuffet Kelea in the Crimea; reprinted from

the "Transactions of the Society of Biblical Archæology," Vol. IV., Part 1, 1875. Printed by Harrison & Sons, St. Martin's Lane.

Dr. Loewe resides at Broadstairs, and his time is still principally spent in performing the duties assigned to him by his avocation, and in various kinds of literary work. He is also within an easy journey of his old friend, Sir Moses Montefiore, the venerable champion of Israel, frequently riding over to East Cliff Lodge, Ramsgate, where it is his delight to receive the instructions from the great and noble philanthropist regarding thousands of applications from all parts of the world in the cause of justice and humanity, which are so frequently addressed to Sir Moses Montefiore. Dr. Loewe has filled the offices of Hebrew Lecturer and Oriental Linguist to the late Duke of Sussex; Head Master of the Jews' College, Finsbury Square; Examiner for Oriental Languages to the Royal College of Preceptors; and, in 1868, (which he still holds) Principal and Director of Sir Moses Montefiore's Theological College at Ramsgate.

SIR FRANCIS WYATT TRUSCOTT.

THE genial and popular subject of this short memoir-Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott-is descended from an old Cornish family. For several generations the Truscotts have occupied good positions in Truro, and coming down to a more recent date, we may state that both the grandfather and the father of Sir Francis were especially popular in the West of England. His mother-the venerable lady is still living-is of the family of Robarts, First Lord Radnor.

The subject of our sketch is the son of the late James Truscott, Esq., of Essex Lodge, Upper Norwood, Surrey, and was born at Truro, in 1824. His preliminary studies took place under the direction of an able preceptor, at Elm Grove, Norwood, whence he proceeded to King's College, London.

At a comparatively early age Sir Francis entered the well-known firm of his father (James Truscott & Son, of Suffolk Lane), and by a consistent course of industry, and with a natural aptitude for a public career, it was not very late in his life when he found himself in the Common Council. Mr. James Truscott died in 1858, and although the subject of this article was but in his thirty-fourth year, he was unanimously elected for his father's Ward-the Ward of Dowgate. Five years afterwards Sir Francis was appointed Chairman of the City Lands' Committee, and Chief Commoner of the Corporation of London. In the same year (1863), Sir Francis was Chairman of the Committee to receive the Prince and Princess of Wales at the Grand Ball in Guildhall. Upon the removal of Alderman Sir Robert Carden to Bridge Ward Without, upon the death of Alderman Sir Francis Moon, Sir Francis Truscott was elected Alderman of Dowgate Ward, the Ward in which his business is carried on. This was in 1871. A year later the memorable visit of the Prince of Wales to St. Paul's Cathedral took place, on the occasion of the National Thanksgiving for his recovery, and Sir Francis, being Senior Sheriff of London and Middlesex, was Knighted in February, 1872. Perhaps no other civic dignitary has filled so many offices; at any rate none have filled them with greater satisfaction to the community. Amongst them may be mentioned those of Master of the Stationers' Company (1879-80); Master of the Vintners' Company, in which capacity he had the honour of receiving and entertaining H.R.H. Prince Leopold, on the occasion of the presentation to H.RH. of the Honorary Freedom and Livery of the Company, on November 6th, 1880, (Sir Francis is also a Member of the Court of the Haberdashers' Company, and is, in consequence the only Alderman on two of the twelve Companies); Justice of the Peace for Middlesex and Surrey; Income Tax Commissioner for the City of London; Commissioner of Land and Assessed Taxes: Commissioner of Lieutenancy; a Governor of Queen Anne's Bounty; and a Commissioner of Sewers of the City of London.

Until the succession of Sir Francis Truscott to the Mayoralty he was the representative of the City of London on the Metropolitan Board of Works. The other offices filled by the subject of this sketch were those of Deputy Governor of the Irish Society; Chairman of Orphan School

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Committee; and Chairman of Police Committee (the only Chair in the Corporation ever occupied by an Alderman).

Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott stands high in Masonry. He is Junior Grand Warden of England (1880-81), P.M. of No. 1 Lodge, and Past President Board of Grand Stewards. Unlike the majority of his contemporaries in the Court of Aldermen, Sir Francis has ever evinced a keen interest in Politics. The atmosphere of the Guildhall instead of narrowing, or localizing, his political horizon seemed rather to enlarge it, and being a strong Conservative, Sir Francis determined, in 1865, to try and oust "the perpetual Member" for Dudley-Mr. Henry Brinsley Sheridan-who has retained the seat in the Liberal interest since 1857. His speeches and general attitude during that contest are in the memory of many of us, and it was once thought that Sir Francis stood an excellent chance. The Ward (Earl of Dudley) influence was too strong, however, and Sir Francis (then Mr.) Truscott was honourably defeated. We may state what is an interesting fact with regard to Dudley in connection with this subject. Notwithstanding that at every election since 1865 (although Mr. Sheridan was once unseated on Petition, but only to resume his position), a Conservative Candidate has come forward to contest the seat, neither Mr. Shenstone nor Mr. Cradley Hingley (in. 1874), nor Mr. Waterman (in 1880), succeeding in wresting the seat from the sitting Member. Sir Francis was the first Conservative who essayed the hitherto unaccomplished task. During the term of his Mayoralty also the subject of this biography voluntarily added to the labours of his office by contesting Gravesend. Considering the double disadvantage he was under (1) being harrassed with the responsibilites of the Chief Magistrateship, and (2) having to contend with a candidate who possessed great local influence, it is noteworthy that Sir Francis Truscott ran his Liberal opponent very closely, for when the poll was declared the numbers were ascertained to be, Bevan, 1,544; Sir Francis Truscott, 1,422. The difference was but 122 votes, and as the Globe, in commenting on the election at the time, stated, "it was virtually a victory to the Conservative cause." It may be recorded as an interesting circumstance that Sir Francis Truscott, and both the Sheriffs during his Mayoralty, were Conservatives-a unique fact in the annals of the City of London.

As Lord Mayor, Sir Francis had the honour of enter

taining in the Guildhall His Majesty the King of Greece upon the historical occasion of presenting that monarch with an Address by the Corporation. This was on the 16th of June, 1880, and led to his being appointed Commander of the Order of the Saviour Greece. Sir Francis is also Commander of the Order of Leopold (Belgium), and Officer of the Legion of Honour (France). During his year of office, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, as Grand Master of English Freemasons, attended a large Masonic Banquet, at the Mansion House, on the 25th of October, 1880.

As a magistrate Sir Francis Truscott has the reputation of being strict but humane; as an authority on civic questions he may be said to have no equal, unless we except the veteran Sir Robert Carden, his predecessor in Dowgate Ward; and as representing the traditions of the City for elegant hospitality, Sir Francis' term of office was not only unsurpassed but unsurpassable. He is a Churchman, but of moderate views.

As head of the great firm of James Truscott and Son, the large Government and Railway contractors for Printing and Stationery, Sir Francis is known through the length and breadth of the commercial world, but our purpose is accomplished when we have placed before the public the heads of what may be termed the Alderman's public life. As a politician and City Father we have endeavoured to shortly trace the career of this popular civic magnate.

Sir Francis Truscott married in 1847, Eliza, youngest daughter of James Freeman, Esq., of Turnham Green, by whom he has three sons (James Freeman, George Wyatt, and Henry Dexter), and one daughter (Louisa Edith, who married, in 1874, Mr. Henry Homewood Crawford, late Under Sheriff of London and Middlesex). The business is now carried on by his sons.

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