17.--The Norfolk and Norwich Triennial Musical Festival commenced at St.
Andrew's Hall, Norwich, with an evening performance of "The Creation."
The morning performances were as follow: On the 19th, the "Dettingen Te
Deum" and "The Last Judgment"; on the 20th, "Abraham" and "As the hart
pants"; and on the 21st "The Messiah." Miscellaneous programmes were
performed on the evenings of the 19th and 20th. The principal vocalists
were Madame Clara Novello (her farewell appearance), Mdlle. Titiens (her
first appearance), Madame Weiss, Miss Palmer, Madame Borghi Mamo (her
first appearance), Mr. Sims Reeves, Signor Giulini, Mr. Willye Cooper,
Mr. Santley, Mr. Weiss, Signor Belletti; solo pianoforte, Miss Arabella
Goddard; leaders of the band, Mr. Sainton and Mr. H. Blagrove; solo
violon-cello, Signor Piatti; organist, Mr. Harcourt; chorus master, Mr.
J. F. Hill; conductor, Mr. Benedict. A "fancy dress ball" was announced
for the evening of the 21st. "Only three individuals appeared in fancy
dress--costumes which, from their quality, would have far more fitted a
masquerade at the Baronial Hall than an elegant assembly like that of
Friday evening. The wearers of them evidently felt ill at ease, and,
after enduring the rather marked observation that they attracted for some
time, were glad to call a fly and take their departure." The total
receipts of the Festival amounted to 5,095 pounds 16s., and the
disbursements to 4,179 pounds 12s. 1d.
18.--The Earl of Leicester, as Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, and
Major-General Wood, C.B., reviewed 1,200 Volunteers of the city and
county on Mousehold Heath, Norwich.
20.--Prince Jerome Bonaparte, with his suite, consisting of an
_aide-de-camp_ and six members of the French Ministry, visited
Gressenhall Workhouse and made particular enquiries into the management
of the institution.
28.--Died at Upper Harley Street, London, in his 85th year, Mr. Charles
Lombe, of Great Melton. He was a son of Dr. Beevor, of Norwich, and
succeeded to the entailed estate on the death of his nephew, Mr. Edward
Lombe, son of the first Mr. Lombe. Mr. Charles Lombe was succeeded by
Mr. Edward Evans, eldest son of Mr. T. B. Evans, formerly of Norwich.
(_See_ November 10th.)
30.--The headquarters of the 10th Hussars, commanded by Lieut.-Col.
Baker, arrived at the Cavalry Barracks, Norwich.