1.--A fire occurred at the works of Messrs. Riches and Watts,
agricultural engineers, Duke's Palace, Norwich. The damage amounted to
between 3,000 and 4,000.
12.--Died at his residence, the Depperhaugh, Diss, Admiral Sir John
Baldwin Wake Walker, Bart., K.C.B. Born in 1803, he entered the Navy in
1812, and saw much service. In 1847 he was appointed Surveyor to the
Navy; in 1861 he assumed command of the Cape of Good Hope station, and
attained the rank of Admiral in 1870. He was created a baronet in 1856.
16.--Died at his residence, Drayton Lodge, near Norwich, Mr. James
Winter, aged 79. He was the last member but one of the old Corporation,
in which he held the important office of Speaker. Mr. Winter remained a
member of the new Corporation from its formation in 1835 until a few
years before his death.
19.--An outbreak of small-pox was announced to have taken place amongst
the prisoners confined in Norwich Castle. There were twelve cases, two
of which were serious, but no deaths occurred.
27.--Died at his residence, Surrey Street, Norwich, Mr. John Harwell, in
his 78th year. His mother was a daughter of John Samuel Sedley, of
Barford and Morley, a lineal descendant of Sir Charles Sedley, the wit
and poet. Mr. Barwell married, in 1824, the eldest daughter of Mr.
Richard Mackenzie Bacon, proprietor and editor of the "Norwich Mercury."
He succeeded his father in his wine merchant's business, was for many
years an alderman for the Mancroft Ward, and served the office of Sheriff
in 1839-40. On the occasion of the marriage of Queen Victoria, he was
one of the deputation who presented, on behalf of the city, an address of
congratulation to her Majesty and the Prince Consort. Mr. Barwell
engaged largely in artistic pursuits, and was an accomplished musician
and vocalist. A skilful amateur artist, he painted a portrait of Miss
Julia Smith, daughter of Mr. William Smith, M.P., and aunt of Florence
Nightingale, which was exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery, South
Kensington, in 1868. He did much to promote art in Norwich, and, in
conjunction with Cotman, Crome, and other Norwich artists, established a
drawing academy. Many years later he had the satisfaction of seeing his
views carried out by the establishment of a Science and Art Department of
the Government, and by the opening of Schools of Science and Art in
Norwich and most of the principal towns in the kingdom. With the
assistance of Mr. Burt, he established the Norwich Cricket Club, and, in
co-operation with Bentley, and afterwards with Fuller Pilch, formed the
Cricket Ground at Lakenham, which was one of the best in England. Mr.
Barwell was a Liberal in principle, but always refrained from taking an
active part in local politics.