July 29th.—The Regatta had, owing to the exertions of F. Harmer, Esq., been very successfully conducted.
A Swimming Association had been formed in the town, and Mr. George Archard had won the 1,000 yards match.
Sir John Walsham had opened an inquiry at the Tolhouse as to the election of Messrs. I. Shuckford, W. J. Foreman, and C. Diver, (Guardians for the parish), whose seats were claimed by Messrs. J. F. Neave, C. Steward, and J. Clowes (grocer), respectively.
Mr. J. Clowes, (solicitor), appeared for the appellants, and Mr. C. Diver, for the respondents.
Aug. 26th.—The Race Ball had been numerously attended, and amongst those present were Lord Suffield, the Hon. Mrs. Harbord and party, Major and Mrs. Orde and party, Mrs. Cubitt and party, Mr. E. H. L. Preston, Miss Preston, Mr. E. S. Preston, Mr. I. Preston, Mr. F. Danby-Palmer and Miss Palmer, Captain and Mrs. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. W. Danby-Palmer, Mr. T. M. Baker, Mr. T. Burton Steward, Mr. E. Frere, Mr. and Mrs. F. Ferrier, Mr. C. J. Palmer, Mr. Tompson, Mr. Penrice, Mr. Trafford, &c.
Aug. 30th.—The Rifle Volunteers were competing for prizes.
Sept. 6th.—The Volunteer Rifle Corps had mustered 230 strong when inspected by Colonel Deshon.
Mr. Shales, of the Star-hotel, had been thrown from his horse on the Drive, and fractured his collar-bone.
Sept. 9th.—The Band of the Coldstream Guards had been performing at the Victoria Gardens, and on the Wellington Pier.
Sept. 20th.—The Haven Commissioners had drafted certain clauses to be inserted in the New Haven Bill.