Cory 270
Chamberlin 194
And closed—
Cory 366
Chamberlin 269
June 25th.—it closed—
Cory 701
Chamberlin 512
June 26th.—It finally closed—
Cory 848
Chamberlin 620
Majority for Cory 228
Mr. Cory and Mr. George Danby-Palmer then addressed the electors, and
votes of thanks to the Vicar (Rev. H. Nevill) and his assessor (Mr. C. J.
Palmer) terminated the proceedings.
June 29th.—The election for, and meeting of, the “Eastern Counties Asylum
of Idiots” had taken place at the Town Hall. The Mayor presided, and
there were also present, Sir Thomas Beevor, Bart., Rev. T. Bailey, Rev.
R. M. Bingley, Rev. Thos. Quintin, Rev. E. Postle, and Messrs. W.
Worship, T. Brightwen, F. Palmer, John Crisp (Mayor of Beccles), J. H.
Bly, &c.
July 3rd.—M. Desfongerais had been appointed Consul for the French
Government at Yarmouth, and had appeared for a French vessel in an
adjudication case, held before F. Worship and F. Palmer, Esqs.
July 10th.—Mr. S. B. Cory had commenced his duties of Vestry Clerk.
The mackerel fishing was a failure, and the Summer fishing “very slow.”
July 17th.—At the Water Frolic, the “Red Rover” won the cutter, and the
“Vampire” the lateen, prize.
The Rev. H. Squire had, after a pastorate of 30 years, resigned the
Unitarian Chapel Ministry.
July 20th.—Messrs. C. J. Palmer, C. C. Aldred. W. Johnson, C. Cory, and
J. Brightwen had been appointed a Committee to carry on the proposal to
found a Grammar School in the town.
A “furious tempest, including thunder, whirlwind, and lightning” had
burst over the town.
July 31st.—Mr. Lane had claimed £300 damages for libel against the Free
Press Newspaper Company, but under the advice of the Chief Justice, a
Juror was withdrawn, each party paying their own costs.
Aug. 7th.—The Vestry Clerk and the Overseers could not “gee” together.
Aug. 10th.—At the Regatta, the “Queen Victoria” and “Volunteer” won the
yawl matches, and the “Red Rover” and the “Belvidere,” the pleasure-boat
matches. The yacht match fell through in consequence of only two vessels
being prepared to sail in it.
Aug. 14th.—A number of noisy women outside the Police Court, on the
hearing of the claims to be excused payment of the Poor’s Rate, had
“mobbed” the Vestry Clerk and had in short “taken possession of the Court
and its entrance.”
Aug. 17th.—The Rifle Volunteers were holding their Prize Shooting Match
on the North Denes. Messrs. Wilshak, Ferrier, and Swann had won prizes.
A great shoal of dog-fish had visited the Eastern coast.
Mr. S. B. Cory had been presented with a sum of money to cover his
expenses occasioned by the contest for the office of Vestry Clerk.
Aug. 24th.—The Mayor, Lord William Powlett, Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart.,
M.P., Lieut.-Colonel Baker (10th Hussars), Captain Lane, and C. J.
Palmer, Esq., had been nominated Stewards of the Race Ball.
The old Dutch Clock on the South Quay was “to go.” It had been stated
that the custom prevailed of winding it up “with a hammer.”
Aug. 28th.—Two ladies had been robbed of their watches on the Wellington
Pier.
Sept. 7th.—The Volunteers were drilling for the review at Holkham.
The Race Ball had been attended by the Mayor, Lady and Miss Lacon, Mr. M.
Lacon, Mr. Blake Humphrey, Mr. Blofeld, Captain and Mrs. Warren, Captain
and Mrs. Dods, Lieut. Daveney, Captain Travers, Mr. Bedingfield, Mr. and
Mrs. C. J. Palmer, Captain Dunne, Mr. Magnay, Captain Jervois, Mr.
Stracey, Captain Turnour, R.N., Captain Ensor, Miss Wilson, Mr. and Mrs.
F. Frere, Mr. and Mrs. H. Frere, Mr. and Mrs. Falcke and party, Mr. and
Mrs. Brown, Mr. F. Danby-Palmer, Mr. Button, Mr. Martin, Mr. and Mrs.
Gosnall, Mr. Rising, Mr. Waters, &c.
The Drapers (with one exception) had agreed to close on Thursdays at four
o’clock.
Sep. 18th.—The Volunteer Corps under the command of Major Marsh and Major
Orde, had attended the Review at Holkham.
Sept. 18th.—The Volunteers had, after their return from Holkham, “annoyed
and disturbed the inhabitants by an irregular firing of musketry” in the
streets.
A young actor, having gone mad through love for a lady in the town, had
been taken to the Workhouse, where the lady’s portrait and letters were
found upon him.
Sept. 25th—Capt. Tomlinson had won the cup in the Volunteer Officers’
Shooting Match with 10 points, Captains Youell and Holt making 8 points
each. The following also competed:—Captain Barber, Lieutenants Harmer
and Moore, and Ensigns Brown and Aldred.
Sept. 28th.—The Rev. C. Voysey had been presented with a private
Communion Service by the poor attendants at the Wherrymen’s Church upon
his leaving Yarmouth.
A grand bowling match had been held on the Bear Green between the bowlers
of Yarmouth and Lowestoft. The latter won by 9 to 6 games.
Oct. 2nd.—Mr. E. P. Youell was mentioned as the next Mayor. He was
described as “not a prejudiced partizan on either side.”
Oct. 5th.—The Shooting Prizes had been distributed to the Rifle
Volunteers at the Town Hall, when about 240 officers and members were
present, and a number of ladies and gentlemen who had been invited by the
Mayor, who entertained them with champagne on the occasion.