4.--The members of the Orange and Purple Club (president, Mr. W. J. Utten
Browne), at the Norfolk Hotel, Norwich, presented a piece of silver plate
to Mr. A. A. H. Beckwith, in recognition of his important services to the
Conservative cause.
19.--At the Guildhall, Norwich, Mr. Samuel Bignold was presented with a
silver candelabrum, valued at 200 pounds, "to perpetuate the remembrance
of his ability and independence as a magistrate, his munificent
hospitality, and his important public services."
--The Hon. W. H. Beresford and Mr. W. M. Praed were adopted Conservative
candidates at Yarmouth. Mr. Beresford afterwards withdrew in favour of
Mr. Thomas Baring.
26.--The annual meeting of the Norfolk and Norwich Museum was held for
the first time "in the new building in Exchange Street," which was
informally opened on that occasion.
29.--The Rev. A. Sedgwick, M.A., F.R.S., Woodwardian Professor in the
University of Cambridge, was installed a Prebendary of Norwich Cathedral.