Sept. 19th.—The alterations at the Naval Asylum, amounting to some £2,000 or £3,000, had been entrusted to Mr. George Tyrell, of this town.
At the Registration Court, Mr. Clowes appeared for the Liberals, and Mr. W. C. Reynolds for the Tories.
The Elocution Society (Mr. Lovewell Blake, Secretary) had held its annual meeting and reunion at the Corn-hall, when 200 members sat down to tea.
Sept. 23rd.—The Churchwardens (Messrs. Steward and Aldred) had been presented with silver tea services, as testimonials of the esteem and regard in which they were held by the parishioners.
Mr. Falcke not being qualified to be elected a Councillor, Mr. Livingston, (Liberal) and Mr. Stagg (Tory) were before the electors in the Regent Ward.
Sep. 26th.—The following noblemen and gentlemen had acted as Stewards of the Races:—Lord William Powlett, Lord Hastings, Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., Edward Howes, Esq., M.P., Lieut.-Colonel the Hon. W. C. W. Coke, M.P., and Colonel Shafto Adair, A.D.C. Mr. J. F. Clarke, as usual, officiated as Judge, and Mr. Samuel Clarke as Starter.
The Regent Ward Election had terminated—
| For Stagg | 83 |
| ,, Livingston | 57 |
Sept. 30th.—James Scott and William Briggs, Esqs., had qualified as Justices.
Oct. 3rd.—Corporal H. H. Baker had won the Champion Medal at the Artillery Volunteer Prize Shooting.