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Hustler , Hemming , Savill , and Brooks , in a most satisfactory manner , after which a new member was initiated . The Brethren adjourned to a banquet at six o ' clock , at which Bro . S . J . Surridge presided , in consequence of the illness of the W . M . ; and on presenting the testimonial , —which was an elegant silver ornament in form of an antique font , —Bro . Surridge referred to the increase an , 4 ^ excellent working order into which the Lodge had been brought by Bro . ^ Wilson , who , as he was

about to leave their neighbourhood , would bear with him that mark of the gratitude and esteem of the North Essex Lodge . Among the visitors present on this pleasing occasion , were Bros , the R . W . Capt . Skinner , D . ep . Prov . G . M . of Essex ; T . J . Darvill , P . Prov . J . G . W ., Herts ; A . L . Bellinger , Prov . J . W ., Herfcs ; J . Dace , Prov . G . O ., Essex ; Jer . How , Prov . G . D . C ., Surrey ; J . H . Biddies , G . M . L ., No . 1 . It is worthy of remark , that during Bro . Wilson ' s connection with the North Essex Lodge , he had introduced into Masonry the elite of society , and many of the clergy of the neighbourhood .

HERTFORDSHIRE .

Berlcliampstead Lodge , No . 742 , King ' s Arms Hotel , Berkhampstead . —This Lodge held its Quarterly meeting , October 4 , Bro . A . L . Bellinger , W . M . ; when Bro . Harvey , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing , and Bro . R . L . Wilson , Treasurer . Bro . Wilson proposed , as a memorial of the efficient and munificent way in which Bro . Bellinger had presided over the Lodge , that a jewel of the value of five guineas be presented to him at the January meeting , which was carried by acclamation . The Prov . G . M ., Bro . W . Stuart , has been pleased to confer on Bro . Bellinger the office of G . J . W . of Hertfordshire , vacant by the decease of Bro . Robottom .

KENT . Margate . —The Union Lodge , No . 149 , Margate , has set a good example by subscribing out of its funds 101 , 10 s . ( beyond the individual subscriptions of its members ) towards the Patriotic Bund .

LEICESTERSHIRE . Leicester . — The Prov . G . L . of this district held the customary annual meeting in the Lodge-room at the Three Crowns Hotel , on Wednesday , Nov . 15 . The P . G . M . Bro . Sir F . G . Fowke , Bart ., presided , and the various Officers of the Province were appointed for the ensuing year . Owing to bodily indisposition , Bro . W . Cooke , P . G . S ., resigned his office , which he has held for a long series of years . A high compliment was paid to him , in terras at once just and feeling , by the P . G . M ., and Bro . W . Kelly was appointed his successor , with the approbation of all the Brethren present . In acknowledging the honour done to him by the appointment , the new Secretary alluded , in appropriate and well-expressed language , to the services of his predecessor . Leicester Patriotic Bund . —Subscriptions to this Fund amounted on the 16 th Nov . to 1703 Z . 6 s . 3 d . St . John's Lodge , No . 348 , per Peter Jackson , W . M ., and John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 766 , per F . Goodyer , W . M ., contributed 501 .

MONMOUTHSHIRE .

Newport . —On Thursday , the 19 th of October , the annual festival of the Tree and Accepted Masons of Monmouthshire was held at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Newport . The proceedings commenced at 10 o ' clock , by the opening , in due form , of the Silurian Lodge , No . 693 , at the Masonic Hall ; the W . M ., Bro . E . Wells , presiding . The Prov . G . L . was opened in form at the King ' s Head Hotel by the R . W , the Dep . Pr . G . M . Bro . Rolls , of the Hendre , Monmouth . The Minutes of the last Prov . G . L . were then read and confirmed , and the Treasurer ' s accounts were audited . In the absence of the R . W . the P . G . M . ( who was unavoidably prevented from attending ) , the Dep . P . G . M . proceeded to appoint the following Brethren P . G . Officers : —Bros . C . Lyne , No . 693 , Prov . S . G . W . ; Major A . Rolls , No . 671 , Prov . J . G . W . ; J . Nicholas , No . 693 , Prov , G . Treasurer : Rev . G . Roberts , No . 671 , Prov . G . Chaplain ; Capt . Tynte ,