12.--The public gaslamps in Norwich at this date numbered 423, and the
lighting of the city cost upwards of 2,000 pounds per annum.
18.--Mr. Richard Hanbury Gurney, formerly one of the Parliamentary
representatives of Norwich, was presented with a massive silver
candelabrum, purchased with the subscriptions of 1,250 citizens, chiefly
of the working classes, "in testimony of their regard for his universal
benevolence and sincerity in upholding the just rights of mankind, and of
their admiration of his inflexible advocacy in the Senate to obtain for
his country a salutary reform in the House of Commons."
19.*--"Died, a few days since, in his 62nd year, Mr. Philip Mallet Case,
of Testerton House. On Sunday, July 13th, his remains were deposited in
the family vault at Dunton. The procession from Testerton to the place
of interment was respectably and numerously attended, and it is computed
that there were no less than 3,000 persons present."
26.--Died in Clarges Street, London, aged 30, Lord James Henry FitzRoy,
youngest son of the Duke of Grafton. His lordship was a captain in the
10th Hussars, and had represented Thetford since 1831.
--*"One of the attractions at Norwich Theatre during the Assize week was
the unique and wonderful invention patented and exhibited by Mr. H.
Childe, called Dissolvent Views."
26.*--"Died, last week, in the 105th year of her age, Mary Wratham,
widow, Downham Market."
27.--Died at Litcham, Captain Thomas Edward Hoste, R.N., aged 40. He was
fifth son of the Rev. Dixon Hoste, rector of Tittleshall and Godwick, and
commenced his career at the age of 13, on the Amphion, commanded by his
distinguished brother, Sir William Hoste. In 1809 he joined the Spartan
frigate, served in the Mediterranean, Ireland, and South America, was
promoted Commander in 1825, and was for a short time employed in
coastguard service.
31.--The great doors at the west entrance to Norwich Cathedral were taken
down for restoration and repair. "They had maintained their honourable
station upwards of 400 years, and had received nine times that number of
knocks on the Guild Day for the admission of the Corporation to Divine
service."