7.--Died, in his 73rd year, Mr. Charles Turner, who was Sheriff of
Norwich in 1824, elected Alderman in 1832, and was Mayor in 1834. He was
the last Mayor who served the full term of office under the old
Corporation.
9.--A six miles race for 50 pounds was run at the Green Hill Gardens,
Norwich, between Deerfoot, the celebrated Seneca Indian, Brighten, the
"Norwich Milk Boy," and Long, of Middlesbrough. This was one of the
so-called matches run during a provincial tour by these pedestrians.
Deerfoot wore his Indian costume, decorated with shells and feathers. He
stood 5 ft. 11 in., was of muscular frame, but not well knitted, and his
limbs were long and loose, contrasting badly with the neat, compact
figure of the "Milk Boy." Among the spectators of the "match," which
was, of course, won by the Indian, were the Duke of Wellington and Sir
Samuel Bignold.
15.--Intelligence was received in Norwich of the death of the Prince
Consort. Early on the following morning (Monday) the Mayor requested the
citizens to partially close their business establishments until after the
funeral. On the day of the funeral (December 23rd), business was
entirely suspended, and the Mayor and Corporation, accompanied by the
Rifle Volunteers, attended service at the Cathedral. The Nonconformist
bodies held a united service at St. Andrew's Hall, at which the Rev. John
Alexander delivered an address. Addresses of condolence with the Queen
were voted by the Norwich Town Council, on December 30th, and by a county
meeting, held at the Shirehall, under the presidency of the High Sheriff
(Mr. J. T. Mott), on January 18th, 1862.
26.--Mr. George Owen produced the Christmas pantomime, "Puss in Boots,"
at the Theatre Royal, Norwich; and Mander's Royal Menagerie was exhibited
on the Castle Meadow. The African "lion tamer," Maccomo, whilst
performing at the latter show, on the 28th, was severely attacked by a
young lion, and narrowly escaped with his life.
1862.