The Dutchmen had already arrived “in the schuyts or sea-tubs” for the fishing.
Nov. 1st.—Several shipments of herring had been made for the Mediterranean.
Nov. 5th.—At the Municipal election Mr. Mainprice had taken the place of Mr. Burroughs (who retired), and Mr. Rose had ousted Mr. S. B. Cory, who refused “to the curb to yield.”
Nov. 8th.—Line fishing from boats and the Britannia Pier had become a fashionable amusement.
Nov. 12th.—The Town Council had voted an address of loyalty to the Queen, and to the Prince of Wales, upon the latter attaining his majority.
Sir E. H. K. Lacon proposed, and C. J. Palmer, Esq., seconded, the re-election of the Mayor, which motion was carried nem. dis., and the retiring aldermen, Messrs. J. T. Bracey, J. Bunn, B. Fenn, H. R. Harmer, W. Laws, and W. Mabson were re-elected.
Nov. 19th.—The prizes recently shot for by the Rifle Volunteers had been distributed at the Victoria Gardens by the Mayor.
Nov. 22nd.—The local Charity Trustees’ scheme for the establishment of a Grammar School had been approved by the Charity Commissioners.
The Lancashire Relief Committee was in full work, and the following articles had been forwarded to Manchester:—63 coats, 70 cloaks and shawls, 21 dresses, 20 children’s frocks, 20 blankets and quilts, 28 pairs of boots, 42 flannel waistcoats and shirts, 34 pairs of trousers, 36 hats, and 361 other articles of clothing.
In one day 1,500 lasts of herring had been brought into the harbour.