7.--Died, at his chambers, Great Ormond Street, London, Mr. Robert Hindry
Mason, aged 61 years. Mr. Mason had led a busy life as a journalist. He
established, edited, and conducted, from 1852 to 1854, the "Greenwich,
and West Kent Observer," owned the "Sunderland Times" and "Sheffield
Advertiser," and subsequently became proprietor of the "London and Eton
Gazette." Some years previously, when a resident in Norwich, he
published a work, entitled "Norfolk Photographically Illustrated," and at
the time of his death was engaged upon his best known work, the "History
of Norfolk."
12.--A great Conservative demonstration was held at the Agricultural
Hall, Norwich, at which a requisition, signed by 5,000 electors, was
presented to Mr. Harry Bullard, inviting him to contest the
representation of the city in the Conservative interest.
Lieutenant-Colonel Bignold presided, and was supported by the Earl of
Dunraven, Under Secretary for the Colonies, and by many prominent leaders
of the party in county and city. In reply to the requisition Mr. Bullard
said, "My answer is unhesitatingly 'Yes.'" This meeting was said to have
been the largest ever held in a public building in Norwich.
19.--Lord Randolph Churchill addressed a large meeting of the
Conservative party at Lynn in support of the candidature of Lord Henry
Bentinck for North-West Norfolk. On the 20th Lord Randolph proceeded to
Merton Hall as the guest of Lord and Lady Walsingham.
24.--The Channel Squadron, consisting of the Minotaur (flagship),
Agincourt, Monarch, Sultan, Iron Duke, and Leander, arrived in Yarmouth
Roads, and anchored between the Britannia and Wellington Piers. Admiral
Fellowes was in command, and the officers and men numbered 3,750. The
squadron sailed for Deal on November 4th.
31.--Mr. Edward Birkbeck, M.P., was presented, at the Fishmongers' Hall,
London, with a valuable service of silver plate, subscribed for by many
fishermen, boatowners, and others in recognition of his successful
efforts to serve the fishing industry of the United Kingdom. The
presentation was made by the Prince of Wales, who was accompanied by
Prince Albert Victor.