3.--A prize fight took place in a field at West Burlingham between
Rushmore, a blacksmith, of Limpenhoe, and Layden, the Cantley carpenter.
The match was for 100 pounds, subscribed by the fathers of the
combatants. Rushmore was attended by Ned Painter, and Layden by Potter,
of Yarmouth. "There were 44 rounds of hard milling without science or
skill, and Rushmore won."
--Mr. Kean appeared at Lynn Theatre for a short season as King Richard
III., Othello, Shylock, &c.
6.--A prize fight took place at St. Faith's between Cox, the blacksmith,
of Norwich, and Teasdale, "the noted prize fighter from London, who had
been brought to Norwich and passed off as a countryman under the feigned
name of Johnson." More than 5,000 persons were present. Ned Painter and
Purcell attended on Teasdale, and Warkley and Hurry on Cox. The battle
lasted one hour thirteen minutes, and 65 desperate rounds were fought.
"Cox faced his man and fought with great resolution, and drove his
adversary over the ropes eleven times. In the end, however, superior
science prevailed, and in the 65th round Cox received several violent
blows on the left eye, which had been cut on one of the stakes in a fall
in the second round, and victory was declared in favour of Teasdale.
After the battle the imposition was discovered, and a hand bill
circulated, declaring all bets void. The friends of Teasdale denied any
deception, and said his name was really Johnson."--Another battle took
place for a subscription purse of 5 pounds on the same ground, between
Dan, a stonemason, of Norwich, and Sparks, a blacksmith, of Norton. Dan
won after 25 rounds had been fought.
13.--Mr. Edward Ball's new melodrama, "Giraldi" (founded on Mrs. Opie's
popular tale, "The Russian Boy"), was performed for the first time at
Norwich Theatre, and received with great applause.
15.--A county meeting was held at the Shirehouse, Norwich, the High
Sheriff (Mr. G. S. Kett) presiding, at which an address of condolence on
the death of the late King was adopted, and afterwards presented to his
Majesty by the High Sheriff.
24.--This day was appointed for the celebration of his Majesty's
birthday. At Norwich the Union flag was hoisted on the steeple of St.
Peter Mancroft, and the bells were rung. The 14th Light Dragoons fired a
_feu de joie_ in the barrack square, and the Norwich Light Horse
Volunteers a salute on the Castle Meadow. The several troops of Norfolk
Yeomanry Cavalry paraded in review order.
28.--A grand _fete_ was given in Heydon Park in celebration of the
majority of Mr. William Earle Lytton Bulwer. The inhabitants of Heydon
and of the neighbouring villages went in procession to the park, where
dinner was served at 155 tables. A performance was given by a troupe of
equestrians, and "28 barrels of strong ale were placed in different
positions in the park."