4.--The Cromer Sea Fencibles were practising with canister and grape shot
upon the beach, when a ball struck Capt. Tremlett, R.N., on the foot, and
shattered the leg of Mr. John Smith, so as to render immediate amputation
necessary. A public subscription, amounting to 500 pounds, was made for
Mr. Smith.
21.--Died, at Long Stratton, Mrs. Everitt, a Quaker, who had attained her
one hundredth year. Lineally descended from her and living at the time
were 77 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
27.--Colours were presented to the East Dereham troop of Yeomanry Cavalry
by Mrs. Smyth, on behalf of the ladies of the town and neighbourhood.
The troop, accompanied by Capt. Leeder's corps of infantry, attended
service at the parish church, where the colours were "consecrated by
prayer," and the sermon was preached by the Rev. Geo. Preston, curate. A
dinner followed at the King's Arms Inn.
The Corporation of Norwich this month ordered an iron bridge to be
erected at St. Michael's Coslany. It was opened on November 15th.