4.--A grand concert, given at Wells Theatre, was attended by Earl
Rosebery, Lord and Lady Bury, Lord Dalmeney, Viscountess Andover, Admiral
Digby, Lady H. Primrose, the Hon. Misses Anson, the Hon. B. Primrose, &c.
The programme opened with Haydn's "Surprise Sinfonia," and the _artistes_
engaged included M. Venna, Master Sporle, Madame Baur, and Mr. Barron.
"Gentlemen amateurs" sang glees, and at the close of the concert a ball
took place, at which 200 were present.
18.--A resurrection-man was shot in Bacton churchyard by a party of grave
watchers. He was in the act of disinterring the body of one James
Howlett, who was accidentally killed a few days previously. The
resurrectionist, although badly wounded, effected his escape in the
darkness.
23.--Norwich Theatre opened for the season with Mr. Smith as manager and
lessee.
24.--Died, Mr. Martin Fountain, who was Sheriff of Norwich in 1812.
26.--Atkins' Menagerie was exhibited on the Castle Hill, Norwich.
31.--Lord William Bentinck addressed a circular letter to his
constituents at Lynn, announcing his resignation as one of the members
for the borough, in consequence of his appointment as Governor-General of
India.