3.--Died at Hindringham, in his 93rd year, Mr. William Freeman, formerly
resident in Norwich. He was appointed Sheriff in 1842, and elected Mayor
in 1843.
7.--Mr. Harry Bullard, Sheriff of Norwich, was presented by the clerks
and heads of departments at the Anchor Brewery with his portrait, painted
in oil by Mr. Ventnor.
19.--Died at Birmingham, in his 79th year, Mr. George Smith, for many
years manager of the Norwich Theatrical Circuit. "If unsuccessful in his
managerial speculations, he was much esteemed for his kindly disposition,
and had in Norwich at one time hosts of friends."
26.--The pantomime produced at Norwich Theatre, by Mr. G. H. Chaplin, was
entitled, "Sinbad the Sailor." At the Skating Rink, then known as the
Vaudeville Theatre, was performed the extravaganza, "Turko the Terrible;
or Prince Amabel and the Fairy Roses." Messrs. Stoodley and Hamilton's
Circus was opened on the Castle Meadow.
1878.