5.--Died at Letheringsett, Johnson Jex, originally a blacksmith and
afterwards a manufacturer of watches. He was born at Billingford in or
about the year 1778. After the death of his mother, in about 1830, he
led a life of complete solitude, and became a scientific anchorite. "The
first watch ever constructed by Jex was made after he had settled at
Letheringsett, for his friend the Rev. T. Munnings, of Gorgate Hall, near
East Dereham. Every part of this watch, including the silver face, and
every tool employed in its construction, was of Jex's own making."
10.*--"Dr. Woolley is resigning the head mastership of King Edward VI.
Grammar School (Norwich), on his appointment as principal of the
University College and professor of classical literature in the
University of Sydney." He was succeeded by Dr. Vincent.
10.--Mr. Justice Patteson retired from the Bench. With the exception of
Barons Parke and Alderson, he was, in point of official service, the
oldest judge on the Bench.
19.--After many delays, the statue of Lord Nelson, executed by Mr.
Milnes, of London, arrived in Norwich, and was placed in St. Andrew's
Hall for public inspection. The estimated cost of the statue was 700
pounds. A public subscription was opened in Norwich in 1847; by 1848 175
pounds had been contributed; in October, 1849, the fund reached 268
pounds, and in October, 1851, 300 pounds. "At present (1852) the whole
amount subscribed, which is scarcely 400 pounds, will not repay the
sculptor for the purchase of the block and his out-of-pocket expenses."
(_See_ March 24th, 1856.)
21.--Died in London, Lieut.-Col. John Smith, of Ellingham Hall, "a
generous supporter of the trade and interests of the district." He
served several years in India, in the 2nd Madras Light Cavalry, and
resigned his commission shortly after succeeding to the Ellingham estate.
The funeral took place at Ellingham, on February 27th.