27.--Mr. Alderman Steward was elected freemen's Sheriff at Norwich.
29.--The Norwich Court of Guardians held a meeting to take into
consideration the suggestions contained in a letter received from the
Mayor (Mr. S. Bignold), for the establishment of a joint stock company
for spinning yarn on a scale calculated to give extensive employment to
the poor. The subject was further considered at a meeting convened by
the Mayor at the Guildhall, on September 5th, when the Norwich Yarn
Company was formed, and by October 1st a capital of 26,000 pounds had
been subscribed in shares of 100 pounds each. (_See_ February 27th,
1834.)
31.--A severe gale, which caused great damage to shipping, and resulted
in the loss of many lives, occurred on the Norfolk coast. The Leith
smack Earl of Wemyss went ashore at Brancaster; a heavy sea broke into
the passengers' cabin, and six ladies, a gentleman, and four children
were drowned. Among the deceased were Miss Susan Roche, a young lady of
great musical ability, and sister of Mr. A. D. Roche, the composer.
(_See_ October 16th.)