2.--The opening of the Norwich extension of the Lynn and Fakenham
Railway, completed on November 21st, was celebrated by a _dejeuner_ given
at St. Andrew's Hall, Norwich, by the contractors, Messrs. Wilkinson and
Jarvis. Sir William ffolkes, Bart., presided over the large and
representative gathering.
7.--The action, Boswell _v._ Coaks, came before Mr. Justice Pearson. His
lordship stated that he was intimately acquainted with one of the
defendants, and suggested that the action be taken elsewhere. All
parties agreed, and the trial was consequently deferred. (_See_ February
26th, 1883.)
18.--A large portion of Gunton Hall, the seat of Lord Suffield, was
destroyed by fire.
--An important public meeting, presided over by the Mayor (Mr. C. R.
Gilman) was held at the Guildhall, Norwich, at which resolutions were
adopted in favour of the entire prohibition of the use of drag-nets in
the Yare and Wensum.
26.--Messrs. T. W. Robertson and H. Bruce's Company appeared at Norwich
Theatre, in the farcical comedy, "The Guv'nor."
28.--A meeting of the clergy and laity of the diocese was held at the
Clerical Rooms, Norwich, at which Dean Goulburn moved, "That the proposed
memorial to Dr. Pusey, embodying as it does a scheme for the purchase of
his library and the appointment of clergy of the Church of England as
librarians, who shall devote themselves to theological research and
instruction, and to the help and counsel of junior members of the
University, deserves the cordial and earnest support of all Churchmen."
The motion was adopted, and a committee appointed to obtain funds towards
the establishment and maintenance of the proposed memorial.
29.--Woodbastwick Hall, the seat of Mr. Albemarle Cator, was destroyed by
fire, involving the loss of about 40,000.
1883.