1.--A sacred and operatic concert was given at St. Andrew's Hall,
Norwich, under the direction of Sir Julius Benedict, in aid of the funds
of the Jenny Lind Infirmary for Sick Children. The performers included
Madame Blanche Cole, Miss Lucy Franklein, Madame Alice Barth, Mr.
Faulkner Leigh, Mr. Aynsley Cook, &c., and the band and chorus were
composed of the opera company performing at the Theatre Royal and of the
members of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival Choir.
2.--At Norwich Theatre was produced Sir Julius Benedict's romantic opera,
"The Lily of Killarney," under the personal direction of the composer.
The performance was repeated on the 3rd.
22.--The Summer Show of the Norfolk Agricultural Association was opened
at Norwich, in the grounds of Mr. A. R. Chamberlin, Ipswich Road, and was
continued on the 23rd. Mr. Henry Birkbeck presided at the public
luncheon.