4.--King George III. entered upon his 80th year. The event was
celebrated in Norwich by the ringing of bells and by a parade of the
Light Horse Volunteers and Yeomanry Cavalry.
9.--Two thousand spectators were present at "the 10th annual grand
wrestling match for prizes given by a society of amateurs for the
encouragement of gymnastic exercises," held at Kirby Cane. There were 24
competitors, and the winner was Martin Hingle.
17.--Guild Day at Norwich. Mr. Crisp Brown, the Mayor elect, observed
all the ancient customs, and entertained 300 guests at the guild feast.
18.--A meeting of resident gentry, clergy, yeomanry, and principal
householders of North Greenhoe and Brothercross Hundreds, was held at
Wells-next-the-Sea, under the presidency of Sir William Bolton, when
resolutions were passed expressive of their deep concern at the insults
offered to Mr. T. W. Coke, M.P., at a meeting held at Norwich on the
previous Saturday and during the county election, and an address was
ordered to be presented in accordance with the terms of the resolutions.
19.--Mr. Mathews gave his entertainment, "Mail Coach Adventures," at
Norwich Theatre.
22.--Moses Levi, aged 62, "of the Jewish persuasion," was baptised by the
Rev. George Baldero at the parish church of Rainham St. Martin.
25.--A severe hailstorm occurred in West Norfolk. Some of the hailstones
measured six inches in circumference. Much damage was done. Many rooks
were afterwards found dead.