5.--Mr. Thomas Calthorpe Blofeld, who had been appointed to the office of
Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich, rendered vacant by the death of Mr.
Worlledge, presided for the first time at the Norwich Consistory Court,
and received the congratulations of the officials.
8.--The Church of England portion of Wymondham Cemetery was consecrated
by the Bishop of Norwich, and a dedicatory service was held by the
Nonconformists in that part of the burial-ground appropriated to their
use. The entire cost of the Cemetery, including the chapels, designed by
Mr. Edward Boardman, of Norwich, was 2,000.
20.--The Norwich Town Council adopted a resolution of condolence with the
American nation on the death of President Garfield.
29.--Sidestrand church was consecrated by the Bishop of Norwich. "In
1846, owing to a landslip, caused by the action of the sea, considerable
anxiety was felt for the safety of the old church, and a fund was started
with the object of removing it to another site. About 300 was
contributed, but as there seemed no immediate necessity to remove the
church, the money was invested, and it was not until November, 1880, that
the vestry definitely decided to build the new church. With accumulated
interest, the original fund amounted to 850, and the balance of the cost
of removal and restoration, which is now over 2,000, has been generously
provided by the lord of the manor, Mr. Samuel Hoare, who also gave the
site."