July 21st.—The Fisherman’s Widows and Orphans’ Fund exceeded £7,300.
The new building for the Sailors’ Home was progressing rapidly.
“The hot weather had brought large numbers of excursionists to the sea-side.”
July 25th.—The Donegal Militia had left the town for Ireland, where they were to be disembodied.
Aug. 1st.—“Benjamin Hollis, a fine young man belonging to the Artillery Volunteers,” had been buried with Military honours.
Aug. 4th.—The 3rd and 4th Companies of the Rifle Volunteers had appeared for the first time in uniform.
A “young lady about twenty years of age had disappeared” at the same time as the Militia left the town.
Aug. 8th.—At the Water Frolic the “Iris” won the cutter match, and the “Enchantress” the latteen match.
“A reward of £100 had been offered for the apprehension of John D. Chapman, late of this town.”
At the Regatta the following had been the result of the matches:—