May 1st.—Solomon Levy, a converted Jew, had been baptised at St. Peter’s Church, F. Worship, Esq., standing “as witness to the Baptism.” Afterwards the Rev. Bowyer Vaux preached from Titus iii, 5.

May 4th.—The Rifle Volunteers had held a “Mess” at the Star Hotel, when Host Diver catered for them.

May 8th.—The following “Census” returns had been made for the parish:—

Males.

Females.

Total.

Excess of Females.

North Ward

3620

4330

7950

710

Market Ward

2211

2706

4917

485

Regent Ward

1553

2382

3935

829

St. George’s Ward

1777

2419

4196

632

Nelson Ward

3873

4885

8758

1002

Total

13,034

16,722

29,756

3658

Workhouse

173

159

332

13,207

16,881

30,088

Estimate Gorleston & Southtown &afloat

6,000

36,088

The Rifle Volunteers, 200 strong, had attended St. Nicholas’ Church. The leading fish-merchants proposed to purchase two fast steamers as carriers to the London markets.

May 11th.—Mr. Evans was sitting at the Town Hall to take evidence on the claims of the Ormesby and Scratby people to exemption from payment of Market Tolls at Yarmouth.

May 18th.—So few mackerel had been brought in, that they were selling at 1s. each.

May 22nd.—A very old house (formerly part of the Convent) had fallen down in Friars’ lane.

There had been two military rows between the Royal Artillery and the E.N. Militiamen.

May 25th.—The Mayor and Magistrates had met Major Martin (E.N.M.) and Colonel Bruce (R.A.) on this subject, and steps had been taken to prevent the men meeting again.