Sept. 6th.—£3,600 had been subscribed for the S. Nicholas’ Church restoration.
Sept. 13th.—Mr. C. S. D. Steward had been elected an Alderman against his express wish, and only took the oath upon being threatened with a fine.
The allotment of Waveney Valley shares was to take place. The applications exceeded 80,000.
Oct. 11th.—S. Palmer, Esq., had been requested to accept the office of Mayor, as it was considered desirable to have “a gentleman of sufficient influence and leisure to watch and protect the interests of this important port during the progress through Parliament of the several railway schemes.”
The Freemasons meeting at the “Star Tavern” (Lodge 313) had been honoured by the presence of Lord Suffield, Provincial Grand Master.
Oct. 25th.—The Hon. Col. George Anson had been on a visit to S. Palmer, Esq., leaving to visit Lord Stradbroke, with the object of making arrangements as to the Waveney Valley Line. Whilst in Yarmouth the Hon. Colonel accepted the office of Steward of the Races next year.
Nov. 1st.—6,600,000 herrings had been landed in one day. A fishmonger wanting to buy a turbot was asked 24s. for one on the Beach, which being refused, these fish were forwarded to London, when they fetched 55s. each.
Nov. 8th.—At the Municipal Election, Henry Danby Palmer, Esq., had been returned for the North Ward, vice C. May; Mr. James Lawn for the Market Ward, vice S. Miller, jun. (who had been selected for St. Andrew’s Ward, vice A. Thrower); and Frederick Palmer, Esq., for Regent Ward, vice C. Davie, “whose sudden resignation had caused much astonishment.” There was no contest and the other Councillors were re-elected.
Nov. 15th.—The Mayor (S. Palmer, Esq.) had entertained about 50 members of the Council and others at the “Star Tavern.” The following toasts were given:—The Queen, H.R.H. Prince Albert, The Prince of Wales, The Queen Dowager, The Army and Navy, The Lord High Steward, The Mayor, George Danby Palmer, Esq., Mr. Burroughs, Mr. Gourlay, Mr. R. Hammond, The Magistrates, The Mayoress, and the Press.
Nov. 29th.—A report had been circulated that Yarham had confessed that he was the murderer of Mrs. Chandler.