May 29th.—“Mace,” the local pugilist, (being known in the neighbourhood) was being heavily “backed” for the fight for the championship.
June 1st.—Sergeant Seeley (E.N.M.) had died from the effects of choking himself by swallowing a piece of meat.
A “handsome new schooner” had been launched by Mr. Brandford.
A “considerable number” of new fishing and pleasure boats were being built at the port.
Shops were being opened in Regent Street, under the Board of Health Act, which had overruled the old local act under which the houses there, were not to be so used.
June 8th.—The mackerel voyage had been very unsuccessful.
A “Turkish” bath was to be opened in a few week’s time.
June 15th—Mr. Frederick Danby-Palmer had passed the legal examination (in honors.)
A case of alleged “Witchcraft” at Gorleston had occupied the Bench.
June 19th.—At a meeting of the Ratepayers Mr. J. Clowes proposed, and Mr. Burroughs seconded, Mr. S. B. Cory as a proper person to fill the office of Vestry Clerk. Mr. Livingstone, Mr. Neave and Mr. Royal also took part in these proceedings.