1.--A "habitation" of the Primrose League was inaugurated at Holt at a
meeting held under the presidency of Sir Alfred Jodrell, Bart. This is
the first record of the formation of a branch of the organization in
Norfolk. The preliminary meeting was followed by a great gathering held
in the same town on May 12th. Other "habitations" were quickly formed in
various parts of the county.
9.--The Norfolk Chamber of Agriculture discussed the question of
inaugurating a series of agricultural experiments. The committee to whom
the matter had been referred reported in favour of the proposal, which
had the warm support of the Prince of Wales and the Earl of Leicester.
The report was adopted, and it was decided to commence experiments in the
autumn. An address on the subject was delivered by Sir Thomas Acland,
M.P.
20.--The Prince of Wales arrived at Yarmouth, and on the 21st inspected
the Norfolk Artillery, in which Prince Albert Victor was serving at the
time. On the 22nd the Prince of Wales was to have visited Norwich for
the purpose of inspecting the 3rd Battalion Norfolk Regiment, but the
parade was abandoned in consequence of the heavy rain. A ball given at
Yarmouth Town Hall in the evening by the officers of the Eastern District
Brigade, was attended by their Royal Highnesses. The Prince of Wales
left for Sandringham on the 23rd.
21.--Died, aged 78, Mr. Jeremiah Colman, of Carshalton Park, senior
partner in the firm of Messrs. J. and J. Colman. He was one of the
twelve sons of Mr. Robert Colman, and a member of the cricket team of
eleven brothers.