Nov. 27th.—A detachment from the 35th, 90th, and 96th Regiments had arrived at the Southtown Barracks under the following officers:—Captain Caldecott (35th), Ensigns Cooper and Aldridge (35th), Lieut. Jones (96th), and Ensign Blockwell (96th).
Dec. 4th.—There had been a “tremendous gale and tide,” and Southtown was flooded.
Dec. 7th.—The “Rescuer” Gorleston lifeboat had been upset at the Harbour’s mouth and 25 lives lost.
Dec. 11th.—In the action of “Henderson v. Lacon, Bart.,” the directors of the late Royal Hotel Company had been held personally liable for mis-statements contained in that Company’s prospectus.
Dec. 25th.—The Rifle Volunteer Officers had invited 1,100 ladies and gentleman to an entertainment at the Drill Hall, when Major Orde, Captain Youell, the Rev. J. J. Raven, Mr. C. H. Chamberlin, Mr. H. R. Harmer, and Mr. E. H. Combe took part in the performances and readings.
1868.
Jan. 1st.—A. Brogden, Esq., had given 20 tons of coals to the poor of the borough.
Jan. 8th.—“Fenian scare.” The Magistrates had held a private Meeting, which was attended by Major Jones and Captain Scovell, (96th Regiment) with a view to adopting measures for the more efficient protection of property within the borough.
The ammunition stores had been removed from the Batteries to the Barracks and the Military had paraded and marched to Church with muskets and side arms.
Jan. 11th.—The “United Brothers” Lodge, A.I.O.F., had held its 4th annual festival in St. John’s Schoolroom.