6.--Died, aged 60, Sir Wm. Kemp, Bart., of Briston. "He was riding on a
hobby, from which he fell and expired immediately."
13.--A report was published by Messrs. Kent and Crease, suggesting
improvements to Wells harbour at the estimated cost of 30,000 pounds.
17.--Died, in St. Augustine's, Norwich, Mr. John Thompson, aged 70. "He
established himself the heir-at-law of the late John Tilyard, whose
property had long been the subject of litigation, by obtaining a verdict
in his favour at the summer Assizes for this county in 1792, whereby he
became entitled to a valuable estate at Oby."
20.--A musical farce, entitled "Dash, or who but he?" written by Mr. F.
Lathom, of Norwich, was produced at Drury Lane. It was first performed
at Norwich Theatre under the title of "Holiday Time, or the School Boy's
Frolic."
26.--Died, aged 83, the Rev. John Peele, 38 years Upper Minister of St.
Peter Mancroft, Norwich. He was succeeded by the Rev. C J. Chapman.
--Races were held at Blickling Park. Events: A subscription purse for
horses bred in Norfolk, the best of three one mile, heats; a subscription
purse of 50 pounds, for the best of three two mile heats. Silver cup for
the best of three two mile heats. A purse of five guineas for ponies,
for the best of three two mile heats.
27.*--(Advt.) "The public are respectfully informed that the first
number of a new weekly newspaper, entitled the 'Yarmouth Herald, or
Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex Advertiser,' will be published on Saturday,
November 10th, 1804, and sold by James Black, bookseller, Great
Yarmouth."
--*"Mrs. Tuthill, wife of Mr. John Tuthill, of Heigham, is the fortunate
holder of a 16th of the 10,000 pounds prize."
28.--Died, at Ipswich, Lord Viscount Chedworth. His estate was valued at
500,000 pounds, of which sum he bequeathed 180,000 pounds in legacies to
various persons, some of whom were unknown to him personally. Mr. Thomas
Penrice, of Yarmouth, received 20,000 pounds legacy, and was also
residuary legatee, by which he came into a property of at least 300,000
pounds. His lordship left 40,000 pounds to his solicitor, and large
amounts to actors and actresses in Norwich and London. A caveat was
entered by the next of kin, and on July 5th, 1805, an action to contest
the validity of the will was tried before Lord Ellenborough in the Court
of King's Bench. The jury confirmed the will, and gave a verdict
accordingly. An application for a new trial was refused.
31.--At a public meeting at Cromer it was resolved to establish a
lifeboat, and upwards of 500 pounds was subscribed for the purpose.