August 11th.—The first general meeting of the shareholders in the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway had been held at the Victoria hotel, Geo. Stephenson, Esq., in the chair. It was stated that the line would be probably opened in the Spring of 1844, that the expenses already incurred would not exceed £10,000, and that 8,000 shares had been taken up.
August 25th.—A “young lady from Lincolnshire,” about 18 years of age, had eloped from lodgings on the Beach with a Yarmouth gentleman.
Sept. 8th.—At the Races, the Gold Cup was won by Mr. Wilshere’s “Evasion”; the Vauxhall Stakes by Mr. H. Stracey’s “Protempore”; the Member’s Plate, and the Gentlemen’s Plate by Mr. S. Palmer’s “Everilda”; and the Handicap Stakes by Mr. Bignold’s “Camille.”
Strenuous endeavours were made to “put down low gambling,” but the gamblers appeared to have found refuge in the public-houses, notably at the King’s Head Inn, Market Place.
The “Bruce” had been launched from Mr. Chapman’s yard.
Sept. 15th.—The Mayor (W. Johnson, Esq.), had entertained 100 friends at luncheon, on Sunday, after attending Church, where the Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew had preached in aid of the Charity Schools, established in 1713.
The Race ball had been held at the Bath Rooms, which only 68 persons had attended.
Sailing matches had been held on the river, the starting place had being opposite the monument, when the “Red Rover” (S. C. Marsh), beat the “Maria” (Sir J. Preston), and the “Neptune” (J. Green). The Royal Sovereign won the Yawl Match.
Sept. 22nd.—H.M. the Queen had passed through the roads in the “Trident,” accompanied by two other steamers.
Sept. 29th.—The “India” had, after extensive repairs, been launched from Mr. A. R. Palmer’s yard.