2.--The consecration of the Rev. Dr. S. Hinds, Bishop-elect of Norwich,
took place at Lambeth Palace. His lordship was installed at Norwich
Cathedral on January 24th, 1850.
--Intelligence was received of the death of the Queen Dowager. The day
of the funeral, December 13th, was observed in Norwich by the partial
closing of the shops.
20.--Died at Hampstead, the Ven. Philip Jennings, Archdeacon of Norfolk,
aged 66. He was presented to his office in 1847 by Bishop Stanley.
27.--A severe gale from the N.N.W., a heavy fall of snow, and a high tide
prevented railway communication with Yarmouth. The line was under water
for a considerable distance. The trains on the lines to London were
delayed by deep snowdrifts. An omnibus was run between Norwich and
Yarmouth for the conveyance of passengers. "The people on the road
stared with wonderment on seeing the six-in-hand drawing the ponderous
vehicle through the snow."
1850.