After the declaration of the poll a procession, headed by a band, had paraded the principal streets.
Twelve vessels had already cleared with 28,390 barrels of herring for Italian ports.
Dec. 3rd.—A petition alleging bribery at St. George’s Ward Election, had been presented to the Town Council, and supported there by Mr. J. W. Bunn (one of the Aldermen). Mr. F. Danby-Palmer repudiated the charge on behalf of Mr. Hammond and himself, and, ultimately, on the motion of Mr. Harmer, the document was ordered to be laid “under the table.”
The death of Mr. H. H. Barber (one of the Councillors for the South Ward, and a Captain in the 2nd N.R.V.) is recorded.
In the Nelson Ward Mr. H. Fenner (C.) had been returned in his place, having beaten Mr. Woodger (L.) by 85 votes.
The fishing-boats were “making up” after a very successful voyage.
It was proposed to lay down a tramway from Yarmouth to Lowestoft.
Dec. 17th.—The Mayor had presented the testimonial to Inspector Berry; it consisted of a 20 guinea watch and a purse of £145.
One fishing boat had caught 142 lasts of herring during the season.
It was estimated that £40,000 would be paid to the fishermen in wages.