1860.
Jan. 4th.—The Artillery Company had secured the services of a band, and armed the trumpeters “with swords.”
Several herring boats had again proceeded to sea.
Jan. 7th.—Mr. Hulley and Sergeant Cattermole were playing in the N.A.V. Band.
Jan. 11th.—The “canard” that one of the M.Ps. intended to retire was denied.
Petitions were being largely signed in favour of marriage with a deceased wife’s sister.
About 30 gentlemen had attended the dinner of the Amicable Shipping Club, including Mr. Gourlay (who presided), the Mayor, Mr. R. Hammond, Mr. Burroughs, Mr. Martin, &c.
Jan. 14th.—It was stated that Mr. French (whose smacks had been sold under a deed of assignment) had lost his wife’s stays, in which a sum of £400 was sewn up, and that the reward offered was £50 or £100.
Jan. 18th.—The daughter of Mr. R. Guthrie (aged 6 years) had been run over by a cart.
Mr. Bowgin’s house at Southtown had been broken into and several articles stolen therefrom.