Feb. 7th—Disputes had arisen with regard to the rating of houses on the Denes.
The Borough Lands Committee had resolved to allow the enclosure of the land in front of the Workhouse by the Guardians.
The question of supplying the town with water by Water Works was being mooted.
Feb. 14th.—Mr. W. Beeching had launched the “Joseph and Mary.”
Feb. 21st.—The “Speedy” (Lieut. G. Spray) had arrived to receive Volunteers.
Feb. 28th.—Mr. Cufaude Davie had called the Mayor’s attention to the formation of a proper fire brigade for the town.
The Rev. W. H. Clarke had been presented with a testimonial, consisting of a purse of £205.
March 14th.—The fishmerchants had determined to take steps to improve and extend the Jetty.
The Rev. Bowyer Vaux had delivered a lecture on “Alfred the Great” at the Corn Exchange.
Coals were being retailed at 8d. a cwt. on the Quay.