In the Divorce Court, the case of “Burroughs v Burroughs and Silcock” had resulted in the jury finding that the charges made against each party by the other were groundless; consequently the petitioner failed in his suit.
March 22nd.—Mr. Henry Danby-Palmer had died suddenly.
April 2nd.—The Mayor had called a meeting to forward the proposal for holding a Volunteer Review at Yarmouth. The Mayor (Mr. R. Steward), Mr. R. Ferrier, Mr. D. R. Fowler, Mr. C. J. Palmer, Mr. W. Worship, Mr. J. Clowes, and Mr. S. Nightingale took part in the proceedings, and about £250 was subscribed in the room.
April 16th.—The East Suffolk Artillery Militia was stationed at the Southtown Barracks.
April 26th.—Colonel Adair (commanding that Regiment) had delivered a lecture at the Corn Hall “On the land defences of the Eastern Counties.”
Upon this Regiment leaving; the Norfolk Artillery Militia, under Colonel Astley, were to occupy the Barracks for five weeks.
At the Vestry Meeting, Mr. R. Hammond proposed, and Mr. Bracey seconded, the re-election of Mr. C. S. D. Steward; and Mr. Hylton proposed, and Mr. Shingles seconded, the re-election of Mr. E. R. Aldred.
April 30th.—Colonel Pippon had inspected the E.N.M. on the South Denes, when the Regiment mustered 700 rank and file.
“Tom Sayers’” Circus had attended the Fair.
May 3rd.—Owing to want of funds the Parish Beadle at Gorleston had been discharged.