10.--Mr. J. L. Toole commenced an engagement at Norwich Theatre, during
which he appeared in a round of his favourite characters.
19.--The 3rd Norfolk Rifle Volunteers went into camp at Heacham Park, and
on the 23rd were inspected by Colonel Knox, C.B., commanding the 31st
Depot.
21.--A company, under the management of Captain Disney Roebuck (late
Royal Welsh Fusiliers), commenced an engagement at Norwich Theatre. The
repertory included "David Garrick," "Society," "The School for Scandal,"
"East Lynne," and the bouffe burlesque, "The Rows of Castille."
21.--Mr. David Fisher gave a dramatic reading at North Walsham. "Since
the closing of the theatrical circuit under the management of the Fisher
family, no member had visited it until Mr. David Fisher, now of the
London theatres, and known to us first as a boy actor with his father and
grandfather, came to read 'The School for Scandal.' Mr. David Fisher in
London has carried out the promise of his early life, and in coming upon
scenes of his boyhood finds those who tell him tales of former years, and
pleasure no doubt arises on the other side from the opening up of old
associations. We have spoken of Mr. Fisher's reading--he does not read,
he acts two-thirds of the whole play from memory; every character is
given with perfect clearness. He visits all the towns where formerly
theatres stood under the management of his family." On this tour Mr.
Fisher was accompanied by his daughter, Miss Mary Fisher, who displayed
her musical abilities.
30.--The valuable collection presented to the Norfolk and Norwich Museum
by Mrs. E. P. Clarke, of Wymondham, was opened to the public. This
collection was formed by Mr. Edward Lombe, of Great Melton, and set up by
the first taxidermist of his day, the elder Leadbeater, of London.
Regret was expressed at the absence of any memoranda of dates and
localities. The British birds alone numbered 551 specimens, representing
280 distinct species.
--The headquarters and six troops of the 3rd Dragoon Guards marched into
Norwich, under the command of Colonel Conyers Tower, C.B.
--A new iron bridge over the River Ouze, constructed in place of the
wooden structure known as the Free Bridge, near Lynn, was formally opened
by Mr. E. Fellowes, M.P., chairman of the Ouze Outfall Commissioners. It
was designed by Messrs. Brunlees and McKerrow.