5.--A prize-fight took place on St. Andrew's Green, near Bungay, between
James Perowne, of Norwich, and James High, of Ellingham. "The former was
seconded by a man named Mace," and the other by Smith, of Ditchingham.
The police endeavoured to take possession of the ring, but were put to
flight by the mob; and the men fighting to a finish, High was declared
the victor. Principals and seconds, with the exception of Mace, were
subsequently committed for trial, and at Beccles Quarter Sessions, on
October 18th, were bound over to keep the peace. Jim Mace was
apprehended at Litcham, on November 2nd, and at Beccles Quarter Sessions
on January 3rd, 1853, was ordered to enter into his own recognisances to
be of good behaviour.
6.--Died at Quebec, Stephen Codman, for thirty-six years organist of the
cathedral church in that city. He was a native of Norwich, where he
received his musical education under Dr. Beckwith.
7.--The Priory Schools, Yarmouth, were opened by the Bishop of Norwich.
"The site of the schools originally formed the refectory of the
Benedictine friars. Many of the walls of the priory still remain, and
the hall has been for many years used for the ignoble purposes of a
stable."
27.--A meeting was held at the Guildhall, Norwich, at which a public
subscription was opened for the erection of a statue to the memory of the
Duke of Wellington. On October 4th, 1853, it was decided that the statue
should be of bronze, and Mr. G. Adams was commissioned to prepare the
model. (_See_ November 2nd, 1854.)