1.--On the opening of the Eastern Counties Railway from Shoreditch to
Brentwood, the London coaches from Norwich, Yarmouth, and other places in
Norfolk and Suffolk there transferred their passengers and mails to the
trains in communication with the Metropolis.
4.*--"The very antient _lectorium_ or reading-desk which has for many
years lain neglected in Norwich Cathedral has, by order of the Hon. the
Very Rev. the Dean, recently been restored, and is now placed in the
choir. It was originally adorned with figures, which, in the time of the
usurpation, were destroyed or mutilated. These figures have been
replaced by others cast in brass and elaborately chased by Mr. John
Herbert, from models furnished by Mr. Ollett."
9.--Died in St. Stephen's, Norwich, aged 81, Mr. John Stafford, "a man
well known in the sporting world, having been many years a noted
cock-feeder."
18.*--[Advt.] "The public are respectfully informed that the Angel Inn,
Market Place, Norwich, having been recently disposed of, is now
refurnishing and fitting up with every convenience for the reception of
families and commercial gentlemen, and will in future be known as the
Royal Hotel."
23.--In recording the anniversary of an Oddfellows' Lodge at Lynn on this
date, the NORFOLK CHRONICLE stated: "The name 'Oddfellows,' by which the
Order is distinguished, scarcely does justice to the institution, as
corresponding with its importance and its noble and generous principles.
To those who are unacquainted with the real merits of the society, there
is a sort of peculiarity in the title of 'Oddfellows' which may seem to
imply something of buffoonery united with thoughtless revelling."
30.--Died, aged 50, Mr. B. Harrison, many years a popular actor on the
Norwich stage.
31.--Married, Mr. Charles Fisher, of the Norfolk and Suffolk Company of
Comedians, to Miss Richardson, only daughter of Richard Richardson,
gent., of Swafield, North Walsham.
--The non-commissioned officers and men of the East Norfolk Yeomanry
Cavalry presented to Major Charles Loftus a silver candelabrum, in
"testimony of the sincere regard and admiration which they bear towards
him both as their commanding officer and as a private gentleman." The
presentation was made by Lord James Townshend, at a dinner given at the
King's Arms Inn, East Dereham, under the presidency of Quarter-Master
Wood.