1.--Mr. Henry Leslie's Opera Bouffe Company commenced an engagement at
Norwich Theatre, in "Princess of Trebizonde."
13.--The agricultural labourers' agitation began in Norfolk with a
meeting held at Old Buckenham. The movement was shortly afterwards taken
up in earnest in many parts of the county. The principal object of its
supporters was to obtain an increase in the rate of wages. (_See_
February 20th, 1873.)
22.--Died at Norwich, aged 50, Mr. Frederick Simpson, for many years City
Treasurer. Mr. T. Hancock, a member of the Town Council, resigned his
seat, and on May 3rd was elected to the vacant office.