11.--Died at his residence, Burrator, Devon, Sir James Brooke, K.C.B.,
Rajah of Sarawak.
13.--The name of Lord Ranelagh, High Sheriff of the county, was brought
into unpleasant prominence at Bow Street Police Court, during the hearing
of a charge against Madame Rachel for fraudulently obtaining from a Mrs.
Borradaile the sum of 1,000, upon pretence of making her "beautiful for
ever." Madame Rachel had informed her dupe that Lord Ranelagh had fallen
desperately in love with her, and was ready to marry her "providing he
had 1,400 for Volunteering purposes." Lord Ranelagh emphatically denied
having had anything to do in the matter further than that he had received
letters from Mrs. Borradaile, and had suggested to her family that she
should be taken care of, believing that she was under delusions.
--Died at his residence, the Crescent, Norwich, in his 83rd year, Mr. J.
N. V. Cooper, who was for more than 56 years clerk to the Governors of
the Bethel Hospital.
18.--In the House of Commons it was agreed, on the motion of Mr. Howes,
that the three divisions of the county be thenceforth known as North,
South, and West Norfolk, instead of "North Eastern, South Eastern, and
West."
--The annual show of the Norfolk Agricultural Association commenced at
Downham Market, and was continued on the 19th. Mr. W. Amhurst Tyssen
Amherst was President.
20.--The Norwich Volunteers attended the review held by the Queen in
Windsor Park. The Rifles, under the command of Lieut.-Col. Black,
numbered 455; and the Artillery, under Capt. Barber, 111. Both corps
mustered on Tombland at 5.30 a.m., left Thorpe Station at 6.15 a.m., and
returned from Windsor the same day.
27.--The 1st Administrative Battalion Norfolk Volunteers went into camp
at Hunstanton Park, 500 strong, and remained under canvas until July 2nd.
The battalion was inspected by Col. Boileau.
30.--The Norwich Electoral Union selected Mr. Jacob Henry Tillett as
Liberal candidate for the city, in view of the pending General Election.