Among the company present at a Ball held at the Town Hall, were-The Mayor and Miss Steward, Lieut.-Colonel Lord Hamilton, M.P., and Lady Hamilton, the Hon. Harbord Harbord, Sir H. Stracey, Bart., M.P., and Lady Stracey, Lady Plumridge, Mr. and Mrs. I. Preston and the Misses Preston, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. L. Preston, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Steward, and the Misses Steward, Captain and Mrs. Marsh, Captain J. H.
Orde, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. F. Danby-Palmer, Dr. Smith, Mr. Tilson, &c.
Herring was making from 18 to 20 per last.
Bribery had been practised (it was stated) in the Regent Ward, "to a disgraceful extent."
A drinking fountain was being erected at the north end of the Town Hall.
On Tuesday, the gale which had commenced on the previous Tuesday abated, and the weather since that day, had continued to improve.
The Regatta Committee Accounts showed a balance in hand of about 60.
Nov. 12th.-At the Council Meeting, Mr. R. Ferrier proposed, and Mr.
Nightingale seconded, Mr. William Worship as Mayor, and he was unanimously elected to that office.
The retiring Aldermen were Messrs. T. Bunn, G. S. Shingles, W. C.
Reynolds, J. G. Rivett, I. Shuckford, and E. P. Youell, the following Aldermen were elected:-Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., M.P., T. Bunn, G. S.
Shingles, I. Shuckford, E. P. Youell, and R. Purdy.
Nov. 16th.-Owing to the damage sustained by the structure, it had been determined to shorten the Britannia Pier by about 100 feet.
"ON ALDERMANIC SIXES."
"At Norwich, Tories loud complain, "Cause Liberals are elected; At Yarmouth, he"s alleged _insane_ Who growls that they"re rejected."
Nov. 23rd.-The Munic.i.p.al Elections on November 21st had been held as follows:-
_Regent Ward_.
Mr. W. C. Reynolds 110 Mr. Frederick Palmer 77 _St. Andrew"s Ward_.
Mr. Richmond elected without opposition.
Nov. 26th.-A dinner had been held at the Town Hall in honour of R.
Steward, Esq., the ex-Mayor. Sir E. H. K. Lacon presided, and C. J.
Palmer and J. B. Hylton occupied the vice-chairs.
It was proposed to raise, by shares, 8,000 for the purpose of building a.s.sembly-rooms on the Marine Drive.
Nov. 30th.-The Rifle Company had met "in full dress at the Victoria-gardens," mustering between 80 and 90 strong on this occasion.
Dec. 3rd.-The foundation-stone of the "Wherryman"s Church" had been laid by W. Worship, Esq., the Mayor.
The Mayor had presented rich window hangings and carpets to the Town Hall.
Dec. 7th.-It was proposed to form a second Company of Artillery Volunteers.
The Rifle Corps had dined at the Corn Hall, when Captain Orde presided, and the Mayor, Lord C. Hamilton, Captain Marsh, Lieutenant Foreman, and Dr. Stephenson (1st N.A.V.), had been present.
Dec. 17th.-At the Mayor"s Inaugural Dinner, 150 gentlemen had attended, the Volunteer Officers appearing in full uniform. The following took part in the after-dinner proceedings:-The Mayor, Lord C. Hamilton, Rev.
H. Nevill, Lord Sondes, Mr. E. Howes, M.P., Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., M.P., Stracey, Bart., M.P., the Recorder, (Mr. N. Palmer), Captain Orde, Captain Marsh, Mr. F. Worship, the Town Clerk, Mr. R. Ferrier, and Captain Donelly.
Mr. E. R. Palmer had offered a prize of 3 3s., to be shot for by the 1st N.A.V.
The Mayor had presented 50 to the District Visiting Society.
About 100 Rate Summonses had been issued.
Dec. 21st.-The Rifle Volunteers had attended St. Nicholas" Church on Sunday in uniform.
The Magistrates were discussing the question as to who was ent.i.tled, in the absence of the Mayor, to the chair at the Petty Sessions.
Dec. 24th.-The Rev. F. W. Johnson, Minister of St. John"s, had died in London somewhat suddenly.
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Jan. 4th.-The Artillery Company had secured the services of a band, and armed the trumpeters "with swords."
Several herring boats had again proceeded to sea.
Jan. 7th.-Mr. Hulley and Sergeant Cattermole were playing in the N.A.V.
Band.
Jan. 11th.-The "canard" that one of the M.Ps. intended to retire was denied.
Pet.i.tions were being largely signed in favour of marriage with a deceased wife"s sister.
About 30 gentlemen had attended the dinner of the Amicable Shipping Club, including Mr. Gourlay (who presided), the Mayor, Mr. R. Hammond, Mr.
Burroughs, Mr. Martin, &c.
Jan. 14th.-It was stated that Mr. French (whose smacks had been sold under a deed of a.s.signment) had lost his wife"s stays, in which a sum of 400 was sewn up, and that the reward offered was 50 or 100.
Jan. 18th.-The daughter of Mr. R. Guthrie (aged 6 years) had been run over by a cart.
Mr. Bowgin"s house at Southtown had been broken into and several articles stolen therefrom.
Court "Bear of the Forest," 3187, had celebrated its first anniversary at the Bear Inn, Southtown. Fifty members sat down to dinner, Bros.
Mitch.e.l.l and Palmer occupying the chair and vice-chair respectively.
Several houses had been broken into by thieves.
Jan. 25th.-The Rev. H. Nevill had "politely requested" well dressed persons not to frequent the Beachman"s Church.
"Ghosts" were said to haunt Southtown, and had specially amazed one Macdonald, an engine cleaner at the Southtown Station.
Jan. 28th.-The following further appointments had been made in the N.A.V.:-Corporal: W. Marsh. Bombardiers: Rees, J. Fish, J. Taylor, and J. Myhill. Acting ditto.: J. Bartram, R. Dumbleton, T. W. Larke, and W.