2.--The Docking Union Association, founded in 1839 for the purpose of
promoting habits of industry and frugality and of rewarding good conduct
amongst labourers, was dissolved, and the balance of 87 paid to the funds
of hospitals in the county.
4.--Died at Southtown, Great Yarmouth, aged 82, Commander George Jenner,
R.N. He entered the Navy in 1806, and served on board the Milan; in 1810
he joined the Desire, was at the taking of San Sebastian, and was awarded
the medal for gallant service.
12.--At the All England Champion Athletic meeting, held at Lillie Bridge
Grounds, London, A. R. Upcher won the quarter-mile and H. K. Upcher the
120 yards hurdle race. "This makes seven championships won by Norfolk
men, namely, the walking, in 1868, by W. Rye; the four miles, in 1870, by
H. C. Riches; the quarter-mile, in 1870-71-73, by A. R. Upcher; the pole
jump, in 1872, by H. C. Fellowes; and the hurdle-race, in 1873, by H. K.
Upcher."
14.--The foundation-stone of the Norfolk County School was laid by the
Prince of Wales. His Royal Highness, with whom was the Princess of
Wales, left Wolferton station by special train, and was accompanied by
the Bishop of Norwich, Lord and Lady Suffield, and Viscount Newry. At
Holkham the Royal party was joined by the Earl of Leicester and Lady Anne
Coke, and other members of the family. At Elmham station the Prince and
Princess were received by Lord and Lady Sondes. A detachment of picked
men of the 3rd Norfolk Rifle Volunteers, under the command of Captain
Bulwer, formed a guard of honour at the entrance to the enclosure on the
school site. After an address had been read to their Royal Highnesses by
Prebendary Brereton, chairman of the Board of Directors, the Prince laid
the stone, inscribed, "Albert. Edward, Prince of Wales, April 14, 1873."
The Lord Bishop offered prayer, and a hymn was sung, after which a large
and distinguished company, presided over by the Earl of Leicester,
partook of luncheon in a marquee. Their Royal Highnesses, after taking
tea with Lord and Lady Sondes, at Elmham Hall, returned to Wolferton by
special train. The school was opened on September 16th, 1874, when an
inaugural luncheon was held, and an address delivered by the Right Hon.
Earl Fortesque.
--Mr. Henry Leslie's Opera Bouffe Company commenced an engagement at
Norwich Theatre. The pieces produced included "Lischen and Fritzchen,"
"Genevieve de Brabant," "The Princess of Trebizonde," and "The Brigands."
28.--The headquarters of the 7th Dragoon Guards marched from Norwich for
Manchester. On the regiment reaching the Market Place, the officers
adjourned to the Royal Hotel, where the Mayor, on behalf of the traders
of the city, presented to Colonel Peyton and the officers a massive
silver cup and an illuminated address. The cup was filled with
champagne, and the officers drank "Health end Prosperity to the City of
Norwich." At Costessey Park the regiment was entertained by Lord
Stafford.