The Mayor had presented rich window hangings and carpets to the Town Hall.
Dec. 7th.—It was proposed to form a second Company of Artillery Volunteers.
The Rifle Corps had dined at the Corn Hall, when Captain Orde presided, and the Mayor, Lord C. Hamilton, Captain Marsh, Lieutenant Foreman, and Dr. Stephenson (1st N.A.V.), had been present.
Dec. 17th.—At the Mayor’s Inaugural Dinner, 150 gentlemen had attended, the Volunteer Officers appearing in full uniform. The following took part in the after-dinner proceedings:—The Mayor, Lord C. Hamilton, Rev. H. Nevill, Lord Sondes, Mr. E. Howes, M.P., Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., M.P., Stracey, Bart., M.P., the Recorder, (Mr. N. Palmer), Captain Orde, Captain Marsh, Mr. F. Worship, the Town Clerk, Mr. R. Ferrier, and Captain Donelly.
Mr. E. R. Palmer had offered a prize of £3 3s., to be shot for by the 1st N.A.V.
The Mayor had presented £50 to the District Visiting Society.
About 100 Rate Summonses had been issued.
Dec. 21st.—The Rifle Volunteers had attended St. Nicholas’ Church on Sunday in uniform.
The Magistrates were discussing the question as to who was entitled, in the absence of the Mayor, to the chair at the Petty Sessions.
Dec. 24th.—The Rev. F. W. Johnson, Minister of St. John’s, had died in London somewhat suddenly.