4.--A grand Musical Festival was held in Norwich, under the direction of
Messrs. Beckwith and Sharp, and Mr. Ashley, of London, Mrs. Billington,
Mr. Bartleman, and Mr. Braham were the principal _artistes_. The last
performance was given on the 7th.
8.--The Princess of Wales concluded a visit to the Marquis and
Marchioness Townshend at Rainham, and returned to Blackheath.
13.--Mr. Alderman Francis Columbine resigned his seat. Owing to his
pecuniary distress, the Corporation of Norwich granted to him and his
daughter an annuity of 100 pounds.
14.--Races were held at Blickling Park. Lady Caroline Harbord gave a
ball and supper, attended by upwards of 100 guests from Aylsham and the
neighbourhood.
18.--Three gentlemen, for a considerable wager, undertook to walk
blindfolded from Post Office Court to the great doors of St. Peter
Mancroft Church, Norwich, in 15 minutes. "Two of them performed it in
less than the given time, much to the satisfaction of the spectators, but
the other unfortunate gentleman bent his course rapidly for the Upper
Market, and found himself at the expiration of the time at the great
doors of St. Andrew's Hall."
21.--Mr. Edward Rigby was elected Alderman of the Great Northern Ward, in
room of Mr. Francis Columbine, after a severe contest lasting two days.
His opponent was Mr. Jonathan Davey.
23.--Died, at Vienna, aged 80, General Jerningham, nephew of Sir George
Jerningham, Bart., of Costessey. He was upwards of 50 years in the
Imperial service, and was Chamberlin to the Empress Maria Theresa and to
the Emperors Joseph, Leopold, and Francis.