15.--On this date were published the names of Norfolk men, and of those
connected with the county, who had distinguished themselves at the battle
of Teb, on March 13th. The list included Colonel Sir Redvers Buller, of
Castle Rising; Commander Rolfe, of Heacham; Major Haggard, son of Mr.
Haggard, of East Bradenham; Lieutenant Probyn (killed), nephew of Sir
Dighton Probyn; and Captain Wilson, R.N., of the Hecla, son of Mr.
Knyvett Wilson, of Swaffham. Captain Wilson afterwards received the
Victoria Cross.
20.--Mr. Oscar Wilde lectured before a large audience in the Assembly
Room, Agricultural Hall, Norwich, on the subject of "The House
Beautiful."
22.--The Spring Show of the Norfolk Agricultural Association was held for
the first time at the Agricultural Hall, Norwich. Since this date the
show has been held annually in the same building in the month of March.
26.--Mr. E. P. Weston, the celebrated pedestrian, who on the 15th
completed his walk of 5,000 miles in as many consecutive hours (Sundays
and Christmas Day excluded), delivered a lecture at the Agricultural
Hall, Norwich, on "How I Came to Walk into Walking." The Mayor (Dr.
Eade) presided. Weston, whose address was in the cause of temperance,
stated that in fourteen years he had walked 56,000 miles.
28.--Intelligence was received at Norwich of the death, at Cannes, of the
Duke of Albany. The great bell of St. Peter Mancroft was tolled, and
flags displayed at half-mast. References were made to the sad event by
preachers in various places of worship on Sunday, the 30th; on April 8th
the Town Council passed a resolution of condolence with her Majesty the
Queen and the Duchess of Albany; and on April 10th the county magistrates
adopted a similar resolution.