17.--Died, Mr. William Cooper, barrister, and Recorder of Ipswich. He
was the eldest son of Mr. W. Cooper, barrister, of Norwich, and brother
of Mr. Carlos Cooper. Called to the Bar in 1831, he practised in Norwich
and on the Norfolk circuit for some years, but ultimately settled in
London, and devoted his attention to the Central Criminal Court, where he
enjoyed a large practice. He was the author of several dramatic pieces,
the principal of which, "Mokanna, or the Veiled Prophet of Khorassan," a
play in blank verse, was produced at Norwich Theatre, with great success,
on April 21st, 1843. Mr. Cooper was succeeded in the Recordership of
Ipswich by Mr. Thomas Calthorpe Blofeld.
22.--Norwich Theatre was re-opened for the winter season, under the
management of Mr. G. H. Chaplin. The house had undergone partial and
much-needed cleansing and decoration.
24.--The newly-formed Diocesan Bell Ringers' Association held its first
annual meeting in Norwich. The society was established by the Rev. G. H.
Harris, Mr. Gervas Holmes, and other gentlemen interested in bells and
bell ringing.