12.--This year's anniversary service at the Cathedral, in aid of the
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, realised 165 pounds 3s. 4.75d. With the
proceeds of the dinner at the Maid's Head Inn, the total amount handed to
the institution was 204 pounds 17s. 8.75d.
14.*--"We hear from Brussels that a party of gentlemen from Lynn have
reached that city in the Hebe pleasure yacht. This being the first
vessel that ever displayed the British flag in Brussels the quay of the
port has been crowded with spectators looking at her."
17.--A duel was fought on Mousehold Heath, Norwich, by Mr. Robert
Alderson, a well-known barrister, and Mr. Grigby. The latter conceived
that he had been unfairly treated in cross-examination by Mr. Alderson at
the Suffolk Assizes, and, refusing to accept his explanation, sent him a
challenge. "Mr. Alderson was attended to the field by Mr. Mackintosh,
and Mr. Grigby by Mr. Turner. Two shots were exchanged, with no effect
than that of Mr. Grigby's first ball passing through the skirts of Mr.
Alderson's coat. A cordial reconciliation was afterwards effected."
28.--William Rix was executed on Castle Hill, Norwich, for sheep
stealing.