It was remarked that no Yarmouth yawl was entered for the match. On this occasion Mr. F. Harmer acted as starter, and Mr. J. H. Bly as Hon. Secretary.
Aug. 24th.—The Mayor had given a ball at his residence at Gorleston, when about 60 ladies and gentlemen were present.
Aug. 28th.—The town was full of visitors. It was estimated that from 15,000 to 20,000 persons were at one time on the Marine Drive on the preceding Sunday.
Sep. 7th.—The Mortuary Chapel at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Caister Road, had been consecrated by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Demerara.
The Corporation land at and near “Norfolk Square” had been offered for sale, and several lots sold to Messrs. H. Teasdel, J. Clowes, J. Isaac, C. Woolverton, and E. Stagg.
Sep. 11th.—The Fish Wharves and Market were nearly completed and would shortly be opened; they had cost about £12,000.
The fire engines had been condemned and were about to be replaced by more powerful ones constructed by Messrs. Shand and Mason.
Sep. 14th.—Herring was selling at from £12 to £15 per last.
The Corporation had been selling sites near the Naval Hospital, and Grout & Co.’s Factory, which had realised an average rent of £1 2s. 5d. per site.
Sep. 21st.—Prime herring was selling at £30 per last.