3.--The Corporation of Norwich voted an address to his Majesty the King
on the acquisition of Peace. The address was presented to his Majesty at
a Levee at St. James's Palace, on May 21st, by Mr. Jeremiah Ives, jun.,
Mayor; Sir Roger Kerrison, Mayor-Elect; and Mr. William Foster, jun.
4.--Peace was proclaimed by the Mayor and Corporation, who went in
procession through the streets of Norwich. Major Patteson's corps of
Volunteers and the several parochial military associations, after firing
volleys in the Market Place, marched to the residence of the Mayor-Elect,
where they deposited their muskets and regimental colours. Officers and
men afterwards repaired to Neeche's Gardens, where they dined. In the
evening there was a general illumination. The day was similarly observed
at Yarmouth.
10.--A _fete_ was held in Reffley Wood, near Lynn. A "fine Norfolk
sheep" was roasted for the feast, presided over by Sir Martin ffolkes.
13.--Died, aged 85, Mrs. Beaton, of St. John Maddermarket, Norwich. "She
was a native of Wales, and commonly called here 'The Freemason,' from the
circumstance of her having contrived to conceal herself one evening in
the wainscoting of the lodge-room, where she learnt that secret, the
knowledge of which thousands of her sex in vain attempted to arrive at.
She was a very singular old woman, and, as a proof of it, the secret died
with her."
14.--A heavy fall of snow, which in many places lay more than an inch
thick upon the ground. On the 15th there was a severe frost, and snow
fell for two hours. At Langley and other places it was between three and
four inches in depth.
22.--Between one and two o'clock in the morning the dwelling-house of the
Rev. Mr. Sykes, of Guestwick, was burglariously entered by two men.
"They presented themselves at Mr. and Mrs. Sykes' bedside. Their faces
were blackened, and one of them had on a slip of linen, and the other a
woman's checked bed-gown. They each had a cudgel and a candle in their
hands. They said, 'We have pistols; your money or your lives.' One of
them remained by the bedside, while the other plundered the drawers.
Then they departed, carrying away some money and a watch."
24.--The Duke of Cambridge sailed from Yarmouth in the Amphion frigate
for Hanover, of which kingdom he was appointed Regent.
24.--Died, aged 90, Mrs. Ann Fuller, of Raveningham. "Her remains were
interred at the parish of Toft Monks. The pall was supported by six
grandchildren, and the funeral attended by children, grandchildren, and
great grandchildren in her own lineal descent to the number of 47."
29.--At a county meeting an address to his Majesty on the Peace was moved
by the Hon. Col. Wodehouse, seconded by the Hon. Col. Harbord, and
unanimously adopted. The address was presented to the King by Mr. Robert
Wilson, High Sheriff.
31.--A fire occurred at Swanton paper mill, a great part of which was
destroyed, with all the paper. The damage was estimated at 4,000 pounds.