July 15th.—Alex. Shafto Adair, Esq., (the late candidate for East Suffolk) had accompanied S. Palmer, Esq. (with whom he was staying), to church.
The “Vanguard,” built by Mr. W. Teasdel, had sailed for London.
Six shipwrights, who had gone out with the “Norfolk” to finish her at sea, were capsized on their return journey in their boat, one of them named Cole being drowned.
July 22nd.—“Mr. R. R. B. Norman, surgeon dentist, had been admitted a Licentiate of “Apothecaries’ Hall, London.”
The “Good Samaritan” Lodge had held its anniversary at the Gallon Can, Gaol Street.
Mrs. Barnwell (late Miss Shipston), a native of Yarmouth, had given a concert at the Town Hall to a very “genteel” audience. Among those present were W. Wilshere, Esq., M.P., A. S. Adair, Esq., Rev. C. Penrice, Mrs. G. D. Palmer, the Misses Chevalier, and G. Borrett, and A. Tompson, Esq.
An explosion of fireworks had taken place at the Vauxhall Gardens, but, fortunately, no one was injured.
The Races had been held, when the “Gold Cup,” value £100, was won by Mr. S. Palmer’s “Langolee.” The £50 plate by Mr. Rogers’ “Jessica.” The Vauxhall Coronation Cup Stakes by Mr. Munro’s “Clifton.” The Town and Country Gentlemen’s plate by Mr. Horman’s “Blanche.” The Handicap Stakes by Mr. Bradford’s “Vigilance,” and the Tally-Ho Stakes (for Hunters) by Mr. Wm. Danby-Palmer’s “Daniel.”
July 29th.—The Mayor had proceeded to the Narrow Waters for the Water Frolic, accompanied by Messrs. W. Wilshere, M.P., S. Jay, G. D. Palmer, J. Tomlinson, W. Johnson, and several other members of the Corporate body. The cup was won by the “Red Rover,” the property of Mr. S. C. Marsh.
At night the Vauxhall Gardens had “a bumper.”