1.--This day (Sunday), being May Day, "came on agreeably to charter," the
election of Mayor of Norwich. The polling continued throughout Sunday
and Monday. At seven o'clock on Sunday evening the votes recorded were:
Alderman Robberds, 762; Alderman Davey, 616; Alderman Back, 508; Alderman
Patteson, 170. "The majority for Alderman Davey over Alderman Back being
108, the friends of the latter demanded that the books should be opened
again next morning." The second day's poll was closed by agreement at 12
o'clock, when the result was declared as follows: Davey, 757; Robberds,
919; Patteson, 180; Back, 763. A scrutiny was demanded on behalf of Mr.
Davey. It commenced on the 12th and continued till the 19th, when Mr.
Davey withdrew. Mr. Robberds and Mr. Back were then returned to the
Court of Aldermen, by whom the former was elected to the office of Mayor.
5.--Mr. Fitzgerald, a favourite actor in the Norwich Company, appeared as
Shylock, and delivered a farewell address, on leaving the circuit for the
Theatre Royal at Hull and York, of which he was appointed patentee.
7.*--(Advt.) "Stoke Mills near Norwich. Jeremiah Colman having taken
the stock and trade lately carried on by Mr. Edward Ames, respectfully
informs his customers and the public in general that he will continue the
manufacturing of mustard, and he takes leave to assure those who may be
pleased to favour him with their orders that they shall be supplied in
such a manner as cannot fail to secure their approbation."
17.--At a special assembly of the Corporation of Norwich it was resolved
to petition Parliament against the proposed alteration in the Corn Laws.
18.--Thorpe Asylum was opened for the reception of forty male pauper
lunatics.
19.--The minister, churchwardens, and principal inhabitants of St.
Giles', Norwich, went the bounds of the parish, and afterwards dined at
the Woolpack Inn. "Ale, buns, and bumps were distributed among the
attendants, one of whom swam across the basin in Chapel Field to observe
the line of demarkation between St. Peter's parish for which he received
half a crown."
21.*--"The long depending wrestling match between Lock and the Game
Chicken was lately decided in favour of the former after a severe contest
of a quarter of an hour."
24.--A _fete_ in celebration of the victories commenced at Thetford. A
procession escorting an effigy of Buonaparte "loaded with irons" went
round the town, and a ball took place in the evening. On the 26th 1,500
persons were entertained at dinner in a paddock. The Mayor presided, and
the Bishop of Norwich witnessed the proceedings. Sports were held, and
at night a bonfire was lighted, and the effigy of Buonaparte consumed in
the flames.
The death took place at Oulton, this month, of Mrs. Margaret Dent, at the
age of 100.