13.--The foundation-stone of a new episcopal chapel at Yarmouth, erected
by voluntary subscriptions, from designs by Mr. Scoles, was laid by Mr.
Barth, acting for the Bishop of Norwich.
21.--The Norwich Musical Festival opened with a grand concert, given at
St. Andrew's Hall. On the morning of the 22nd, sacred selections were
given, and in the evening Mr. Mori conducted a concert. The "Messiah"
was performed on the morning of the 23rd, and a concert took place in the
evening. On Friday, 24th, selections of sacred music were given in the
morning, and a fancy dress ball was held in the evening. The principal
performers at the Festival were Madame Malibran, Madame Stockhausen,
Master Phillips, Mrs. William Knyvett, Mr. Braham, Mr. Vaughn, Mr.
Terrail, Mr. E. Taylor, and Signor De Begnes. Sir George Smart was
conductor.
24.--A dinner was held at the Corn Exchange, Norwich, to celebrate the
return of Mr. T. W. Coke, M.P., and Sir William, ffolkes, M.P.
25.--Mr. Braham appeared at Norwich Theatre as Henry Bartram ("Guy
Mannering").