The Water Frolic had been held, the Mayor and Corporation attending in a Barge.
August 10th.—Wm. Steward, Esq., had bequeathed £100 to the Hospital.
The intelligence of the death of Capt. Harmer, R.N., of H.M.S. “Driver,” had been received, and the flags thereupon hoisted at half-mast on the Town Hall.
August 17th.—The Races had afforded little real sport; the Gold Cup race was “drawn” as there were only two entries for it.
The Magistrates had issued a notice against gambling.
There had not been a single case of pocket picking reported at the Races.
August 24th.—As no Regatta had been held this year, Lieut. Eyton, R.N., was endeavouring to get up a subscription for one to be held next year.
Sept. 7th.—The Government Inspector was very dissatisfied with the state of the Gaol.
The Yarmouth Mail had been upset near the Suspension Bridge.
Sept. 14th—Capt. Pike had been elected an Alderman in the room of Dr. Penrice, deceased.