The Rev. Bowyer Vaux had presided at the Annual Public Library Meeting.
Jan. 22nd.—At the “Great Metropolitan Poultry Show,” E. H. L. Preston, Esq., Mr. E. Hughes and Mr. Henry Turrell had won prizes.
One hundred and thirty persons had attended the first Subscription Ball at the Town Hall.
Jan. 29th.—Considerable progress was being made with the new Bridge works.
Bro. Oswald Diver had been installed Master of Lodge Friendship at the Duke’s Head.
Feb. 5th.—The return of paupers showed—In-door, 331: out-door, 1,289; cost of out-relief, £83 15s. 11¾d. for the week.
Feb. 12th.—The Wellington Pier Bill was reported as having complied with standing orders.
Mr. James W. Crowe had been appointed Medical Officer for the North District in the place of Mr. Button appointed to a similar office for the Workhouse.
Feb. 19th.—Mr. C. J. Palmer brought to the notice of the Council the dilapidated state of the Nelson Monument, and Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Burroughs, Mr. Ferrier, Captain Pearson, and Mr. Steward were appointed a Committee to consider the subject.
Mr. Palmer also called attention to the state of the town’s muniments, and it was agreed that Mr. Harrod should be engaged to arrange same at a fee of £20.