10.*--"Died last week, at Lincoln, Mr. Benjamin Whall, Cathedral organist
of that city, in his 75th year. He was a native of Norwich, and at an
early age was distinguished for his splendid voice. At 19 he was
appointed master of the choristers of Lincoln Cathedral, and subsequently
organist, and held this situation for 56 years. He was distinguished as
an organist, and was celebrated for his pure style of playing the old
ecclesiastical compositions."
20.--In consequence of the high price of provisions, the inclemency of
the weather, and the want of employment, it was decided, at a meeting
held at the Guildhall, Norwich, to start a public subscription to aid the
District Visiting Society in the relief of the poor.
24.--The dignity of a baronetcy was conferred on Mr. Peto, in
appreciation of his services, "and more especially of his disinterested
and patriotic conduct in retiring from the representation of Norwich to
carry out the construction of the railway from Balaclava, originated by
the Duke of Newcastle."
26.--Died at Downham Green, Wymondham, Mr. James Neave, aged 68,
"chairman of the market table at the Norfolk Hotel, Norwich." When
hundreds of small farmers in the county were threatened with ruin after
the great hailstorm, in August, 1842, Mr. Neave suggested to his brother
agriculturists the introduction of a voluntary rate, by which about
10,000 pounds was raised for the relief of the sufferers. Subsequently
was established the Norwich Hailstorm Society, of which Mr. Neave was an
active promoter.