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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 ,

“The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine: 1855-01-01, Page 36” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 13 July 2025, django:8000/periodicals/mmr/issues/mmr_01011855/page/36/.
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METROPOLITAN. Article 28
CHURCHMEN AND FREEMASONS. Article 15
ON SPECULATIVE MASONRY. Article 16
ADDRESS. Article 1
A MORAL. Article 22
TO THE ARMY. Article 23
CORRESPONDENCE Article 24
NATIONAL MASONIC BANQUET. Article 24
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 26
UNITED GRAND LODGE. Article 26
MASONIC CHARITIES Article 27
THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 28
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 66
PROVINCIAL Article 34
THE PATRIOTIC FUND. Article 4
ROYAL ARCH. Article 55
NEWFOUNDLAND. Article 59
KNIGHT TEMPLARISM. Article 57
IRELAND. Article 58
COLONIAL. Article 58
A YOUNG MASON'S MONTH AMONGST THE BRETHREN IN JERSY. Article 5
METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. Article 59
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. Article 61
CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION. Article 62
Obituary Article 63
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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 ,

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