1.--This day was ordered to be observed as one of general thanksgiving
for the Restoration of Peace. The Mayor and Corporation of Norwich
attended the Cathedral, and the appointed service was performed at all
parish churches. At Lynn, the inhabitants, instead of having an
illumination, collected 300 pounds, which was distributed amongst the
poor.
21.--Holkham Sheep Shearing commenced. A new thrashing machine was
exhibited. An improved drill for turnip sowing was also shown. "From
the same barrel seed and oilcake manure are delivered into one tube,
through which it is deposited in the earth by the same coulters."
22.--Guild Day at Norwich. The Mayor, Sir Roger Kerrison, went to the
Cathedral "in a most elegant new chariot, the colour of royal blue; the
coachman and the three footmen behind had handsome new liveries, with
gold-laced cocked hats and gold-headed canes." His worship "wore a full
dress coat and embroidered waistcoat." At the Guild feast, in St.
Andrew's Hall, 800 guests were present; and at the ball given in the
evening, at Chapel Field House, Mr. T. A. Kerrison and Miss Chad opened
the dancing for the 450 guests.
26.*--(Advt.) "On Wednesday, the 30th inst., a main of cocks will be
fought at Aylsham, between the gentlemen of Suffolk and the gentlemen of
Norfolk, for ten guineas a battle and twenty the odd. Feeder for
Suffolk, Nath. Rowen; ditto for Norfolk, Henry Seaman."