6.--East Dereham church was, for the first time, lighted with gas,
through the munificence of an anonymous parishioner. Evening services
were held from this date.
8.--The Norwich New Street Bill, the object of which was to acquire
powers for constructing what is now known as the Prince of Wales Road,
was before a Select Committee of the House of Lords. It was stated that
a number of Norwich gentlemen had formed themselves into a company to
construct a new roadway and street, and to buy the land fronting the said
street to the depth of about 108 feet, leading from a point near the
Eastern Counties Railway Station to King street, near Harveys and
Hudsons' Bank, a distance of something less than 500 yards. Rose Lane at
that time formed the only approach from the station to the city. The
Committee decided in favour of the Bill, leaving the question of
compensation to be determined by a jury. The Bill was considered by a
Select Committee of the House of Commons on June 28th, when the whole of
the clauses were passed. (_See_ June 19th, 1860.)
20.--Died at his residence, Highgate Rise, London, Mr. M. Prendergast,
Q.C., Recorder of Norwich, and Judge of the City of London Sheriff's
Court. He was called to the Bar in 1820, and was appointed Recorder of
Norwich on the death of Mr. Jermy, in 1848. He was succeeded in the
Recordership by Mr. Peter Frederick O'Malley, Q.C.
24.--Supt. Robert Hitchman, of Devonport, was appointed Chief Constable
of Norwich, in place of Mr. English.
31.--The first fall of snow during the winter, which had been very mild,
occurred on this date. On April 6th and 7th the thermometer recorded 90
deg. in the sun.