6.*--"Mr. Smith, who has managed the Norwich Theatre for the last 25
years, has retired altogether from the concern, which is now in the hands
of his son, Mr. George Smith."
13.--A person of eccentric character, named John Coe, of Chapel Street,
Crook's Place, Norwich, died on this date. "For 34 years he was a trunk
maker in St. Lawrence'. Deceased had made his own coffin five years ago,
of old soap chests and tea chests, and had polished it up so that it
looked like mahogany. It was composed of 165 pieces, and on the lid was
a black plate, bearing a quotation from the Burial Service. The deceased
had also made a coffin for his wife, who survives him, but this had to be
disposed of to inter the remains of a poor woman whose friends could not
find the money to purchase one."
15.--A prize-fight took place on Mousehold Heath, Norwich, between
Brundell and Thetford, who were seconded respectively by Perowne and
Cricknell. Fifty-two rounds were fought, in 1 hour 15 minutes. Both men
were severely punished. Brundell was the winner.
--Died at his house, Chester Square, London, Mr. Praed, M.P. for
Aylesbury. The deceased, who was in his 37th year, was Deputy High
Steward of Cambridge University, and formerly Conservative member for
Great Yarmouth.
16.--The "London Gazette" of this date contained the announcement: "The
Queen has been pleased to grant unto Henry le Strange Styleman, of
Hunstanton Hall, Esquire, her Royal licence and authority that he and his
issue may, out of respect for the memory of his great grandmother, Armine
Styleman, eldest of the two daughters of Sir Nicholas le Strange, take
and use the name of le Strange in addition to and after that of
Styleman."
17.--Two musical artistes who afterwards achieved much local celebrity,
Madame de Belleville Oury (pianist to H.R.H. Princess Frederick of
Prussia) and Mr. Oury (principal violinist at the Italian Opera in
Paris), made their first appearance in Norwich at a _matinee musicale_,
given at the house of Madame Oury Crook, Chapel Field, Norwich.
20.*--"A fine specimen of that rare and exquisitely beautiful fish, the
Opah, or _Zeus Imperialis_ was taken alive at Hunstanton. It measured 3
ft. 3 ins. in length, 1 ft. 10 ins. across, and 7 ins. thick. It was
purchased for Wisbech Museum."
25.--Died, aged 66, Mr. William Snow, many years master of the Black Bull
Coffee House, in Norwich Market Place. "He was a man of superior ability
in his profession as a cook and purveyor for festive parties."
29.--Mr. George Smith commenced the first season of his management at
Norwich Theatre by engaging Madame Vestris and Mr. Charles Mathews. The
pieces produced during the visit of these eminent performers were "The
Welsh Girl," "Patter _versus_ Clatter," and "Loan of a Lover."