Mr. F. Ferrier had been returned in the place of Mr. Stagg, deceased, for the Regent Ward.
An effort was being made to restore St. George’s Chapel.
Nov. 12th.—At the Council meeting, Mr. J. C. Smith proposed, and Mr. Bracey seconded, Mr. E. H. L. Preston, as Mayor, and this was carried nem. dis.
There had been an enormous catch of herring; Messrs. Smith’s “Ocean Wave” had taken 29 lasts, and on the Thursday it was computed that 1,409 lasts of fish had been landed at the Wharf.
Nov. 16th.—C. E. Bartram, Esq., J.P. and Councillor for the South Ward had died.
Nov. 19th.—The Volunteers had received “Snider Rifles.”
Mr. J. H. Fellows had presided at a meeting at the “New Royal Standard” to select a candidate for the South Ward, when Mr. Fredk. Palmer was brought forward, the other candidates named being Mr. I. Hill, Mr. G. Harvey, and Mr. J. H. Harrison.
Nov. 23rd.—Commissions signed by the Lord Lieutenant:—2nd N.R.V., Lieut. A. J. Palmer to be Captain, vice Youell resigned; Ensign E. H. H. Combe to be Lieut., vice Palmer promoted.
Nov. 26th.—The following had been the result of the election in the Nelson Ward:—
| Mr. Fredk. Palmer (L.) | 447 |
| „ Isaac Hill (C.) | 269 |