5.--The church of St. John Maddermarket, Norwich, was re-opened by the
Bishop of Norwich. Extensive repairs and restoration had been carried
out, under the direction of Messrs. Elmslie, Franey, and Haddon, of
London, at the cost of 1,431.
9.*--"Col. Black, Chief Constable of the county, has accepted the command
of the Norwich Battalion of Volunteers, as offered him by the Lord
Lieutenant, on the retirement of Lieut.-Col. Brett."
22.--Died at his residence, Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, Mr. David
Hodgson, artist. He was the son of Mr. Charles Hodgson. "The names of
both father and son are connected with the list of local celebrities in
Art, in which may be included the names of Crome, Vincent, Stark, and
Joseph Stannard." David Hodgson excelled in architectural subjects,
which he painted with great care and truthfulness of detail.
26.--The marriage of Viscount Powerscourt and Lady Julia Coke, eldest
daughter of the Earl and Countess of Leicester, was solemnised at St.
George's church, Hanover Square.
27.--The first meeting of the Norwich Geological Society was held under
the presidency of the Rev. J. Gunn, F.G.S.