3.--A fine specimen of the little bustard was shot in a turnip field at
Old Buckenham.
--Cushing and Smith, Norwich pugilists, seconded by Cricknell and
Perowne, fought 13 severe rounds on Mousehold Heath. Throughout Cushing
had the advantage of his opponent, and won.
6.--The Royal Amphitheatre and Circus at the Pantheon, Ranelagh Gardens,
Norwich, opened for the season, under the management of Mr. Atkins. In
addition to the circus performance, equestrian spectacles, ballets,
"musical soirees," and comic pantomimes were produced.
14.--The "London Gazette" of this date contained the announcement that
the 4th Royal Irish Dragoons, a portion of which regiment was then
stationed in Norwich, had permission to wear upon their standards and
appointments the harp, crown, and star of the most illustrious Order of
St. Patrick.
18.--Died in Friar's Street, Lynn, Mrs. Ann Larner, aged 100 years.
22.--The weight of turkeys sent by Messrs. Mack and Co.'s. van from
Norwich to London on this day was 6 tons 18 cwt.; before the end of the
journey the load was increased to 10 tons.
26.--The Theatre Royal, Norwich, was occupied during the Christmas
holidays by Mr. Ducrow's equestrian company from the Royal Amphitheatre,
London. Among the pageants produced were "Charlemagne," "St. George and
the Dragon," "Mazeppa," and "Timour the Tartar." The season closed on
January 26th, 1839.
1839.