3.--The Derby Stakes were won at Epsom by Lord Hastings' Norfolk-bred
horse, Melton, which beat Mr. Brodrick-Cloete's Paradox and Mr.
Childwick's Royal Hampton. On September 16th Melton won the St. Leger
Stakes at Doncaster by six lengths.
4.--A festival of the Choir Benevolent Fund took place at Norwich
Cathedral.
13.--The Queen, it was announced, had conferred the honour of knighthood
upon Dr. Eade, of Norwich. The Norwich Town Council on the 16th passed a
vote of congratulation to Sir Peter Eade, who on August 1st was presented
to her Majesty at Osborne.
17.--The Summer Show of the Norfolk Agricultural Association was opened
at Watton, and was continued on the 18th. Lord Walsingham was president.