Jan. 6th.—Mr. J. T. Clarke had been appointed an Admiralty Commissioner.
Jan. 20th.—The Town Council had voted congratulatory addresses to the Queen, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, upon the occasion of the recovery of the Prince from his serious illness.
There had been a heavy gale from the S.S.W.
Jan. 27th.—It was stated that within 12 years five penny newspapers had been started in Yarmouth, all of which had ceased to exist.
Jan. 31st.—Mr. John L. Cufaude, Clerk of the Peace, Clerk to the Guardians, and Superintendent Registrar had died at the age of 61 years.
Feb. 3rd.—Messrs. Chamberlin, I. Preston, junr., H. R. Harmer and F. W Ferrier were candidates for the first and Messrs. F. Danby-Palmer and F. S. Costerton for the two latter of these appointments.
Feb. 7th.—Mr. F. Danby-Palmer had been elected Superintendent Registrar by “a large majority,” the other candidates being Messrs. S. C. Burton and H. Cowl.
Bro. James Carter had been installed W.M. of Lodge “Friendship.”
A new route (the loop line) was being constructed between Yarmouth and Lowestoft at a cost of £15,000.
Feb. 14th.—Mr. F. Danby-Palmer had been unanimously elected Clerk to the Board of Guardians.