Lodgers had experienced a difficulty in finding accommodation in the town.
It was anticipated that Britannia-terrace would be completed in three weeks’ time.
Sept. 4th—The new Synagogue in Row 42 had been consecrated, the Rev. B. Levy, of Brighton, conducting the service. Among the list of donors towards the building fund where the Mayor, Baron Rothschild, M.P., Sir Moses Montefiore, Sir S. L. Goldsmid, and F. H. Goldsmid, Esq.
Sept. 11th.—The British School had been repaired and re-opened by Mr. D. Tomkins (from the British and Foreign School Society, City road, London.)
Mr. Goldsmid had had a bespeak at the Theatre which was “very fully attended,” and he had given subscriptions to most of the local charities.
Sept. 18th.—Complaints were again being made as to Sunday trading.
Mr. Goldsmid’s friends entertained no doubt as to the success of his petition. He had entertained twenty gentlemen at the Royal-hotel.
Oct. 2nd.—It was considered likely that Mr. Gourlay would decline the Mayoralty, and that Dawson Turner, Esq., would accept that office.
Oct. 16th.—Mr. Dixon, of Norwich, had fitted up the tracing of the easternmost window of St. Nicholas’ Church with stained glass, and the circular columns which had been removed when the Fishermen’s gallery was built, were being restored.
Oct. 25th.—The Liberals claimed a gain of 37 at the Revision Court.