2.--A silver vase, of the value of 200 guineas, was presented to Sir
Edmund Bacon, premier baronet, of Raveningham, at the Swan Inn, Loddon,
by the inhabitants of the Loddon and Clavering Hundred, as a token of
their respect for him as a magistrate, and in recognition of his valuable
services in the improvement of the roads in the district.
11.*--"The East India Company, on a representation from the manufacturers
of camblets in Norwich, have raised their order from 16,000 to 22,000
pieces this season, and the manufacturers have lately advanced the wages
of the journeyman weavers."
20.--A two days' cocking match commenced between the gentlemen of
Yarmouth and the gentlemen of Blofield, for 5 pounds a battle, 20 pounds
the odd, and two byes for 10 pounds each. On the first day Blofield won
four battles, and Yarmouth three battles and a bye. On the second day
Yarmouth won four battles, and Blofield three battles and a bye. "The
pit was filled each night, and there was much betting between the
parties."
30.--A deputation of the citizens waited upon the Lighting and Watching
Committee of the Norwich Corporation to complain of the inadequate
provisions for the public safety. The committee gave an assurance that
the watchmen should be periodically inspected and an inquiry made whether
the funds of the committee would enable them to give an increased
allowance to watchmen whereby more able men might be appointed, and the
time of watching extended to a later hour.