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 Municipal Elections on November 21st had been held as follows:—
RegentWard. | |
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 Assembly-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.