7.--Sir Wilfrid Lawson, M.P., addressed a meeting held at St. Andrew's
Hall, Norwich, in furtherance of the Permissive Bill.
9.*--"The rules approved by the Secretary of State for the regulation of
prisons in England and Wales under the Act of Parliament (the Prisons
Act) passed last year have been issued. From these it appears that upon
an order being directed for the discontinuance of Norwich Gaol and
Wymondham Bridewell, the prisoners therein will be transferred to the
County Gaol, Norwich Castle." The prisoners were transferred from the
Gaol to the Castle in the early part of May.
11.--Mr. H. M. Pitt's Comedy-Drama Company commenced an engagement at
Norwich Theatre. The company re-appeared at the Theatre on November
25th, for a season of eighteen nights--its farewell visit.
15.--Died at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, from cancer on the tongue,
Mr. John Joseph Cotman, aged 63. "As an artist he would have rivalled
his father, John Sell Cotman, but unhappily his unquestionably great
genius was marred by an eccentricity which at times verged on insanity,
and ruined a career which should have been one of honour and renown to
himself and of profit to his family."
--Died at Lewes, Sussex, Mr. George P. Bacon, in his 71st year. He was
the second son of Mr. Richard Mackenzie Bacon, proprietor and editor of
the "Norwich Mercury." In 1843 he became proprietor of the "Sussex
Advertiser," which he conducted in a very spirited manner. Mr. Bacon
joined his brother in forming the "Norwich Mercury" Company. He was also
well-known as secretary to the Association for the Repeal of the Hop
Duty.
16.--A silver inkstand and a purse of 200 gs. were presented to Mr. H. J.
Martin, in recognition of his services as honorary secretary of the
Norwich Central Conservative Club.
17.--Died at the Cathedral Close, Norwich, Mr. Henry Hansell, proctor,
solicitor and notary public, and registrar of the Archdeaconry of
Norfolk, aged 71. Mr. Hansell was a warm supporter of the local
charities, and was for several years honorary secretary of the Jenny Lind
Infirmary. His knowledge of ecclesiastical law and of the rules and
practices of the courts was most profound. He was succeeded in his
registrarship and other appointments by his son, Mr. Thomas William
Hansell.
25.--The celebrated Vokes Family commenced an engagement at Norwich
Theatre, in "Belles of the Kitchen," "The Wrong Man in the Right Place,"
&c.
28.--The 5th Royal Irish Lancers gave a mounted and dismounted
assault-at-arms at the Circus building, Castle Meadow, Norwich, in aid of
the local charities and other objects. The performance was repeated on
the 30th. The regiment received from the Town Council the thanks of the
city for its valuable services.