A grand bowling match had been held on the Bear Green between the bowlers of Yarmouth and Lowestoft. The latter won by 9 to 6 games.
Oct. 2nd.—Mr. E. P. Youell was mentioned as the next Mayor. He was described as “not a prejudiced partizan on either side.”
Oct. 5th.—The Shooting Prizes had been distributed to the Rifle Volunteers at the Town Hall, when about 240 officers and members were present, and a number of ladies and gentlemen who had been invited by the Mayor, who entertained them with champagne on the occasion.
The following was the list of winners:—
“Tradesmen’s Cup,” Mr. Fyson; 2nd prize, Mr. Hudspith.
“A Neck Pin,” Captain Youell; “A Cup,” Mr. Wilshak; and other prizes Messrs. Gunton, Teasdel, Banham, Osborn, Kennett, and Swann.
“The Ladies’ Challenge Cup,” Mr. Fenner; and “The Officers’ Cup,” Captain Tomlinson.
Oct. 12th.—Extensive repairs were being carried on at the Southtown Barracks.
Oct. 23rd.—It was stated that Mr. Palmer was to be the new Mayor.
Mr. D. Hogarth (Postmaster) had died.