7.--Died, at Norwich, aged 36, Mr. Edward Preston Willins, A.R.I.B.A. He
was the youngest son of Mr. William Willins, and published a handsome
volume, entitled, "Quaint Old Norwich," a work much sought after by local
collectors.
9.--Lieutenant Campbell, Quartermaster of the 20th Hussars, was
accidentally drowned in the Yare by the capsizing of his sailing boat,
near Buckenham Ferry. His wife, who was with him at the time of the
accident, was saved by his servant, Private Moore. Mr. Campbell was 33
years of age, and had been in the regiment since 1872. He had served
through the Egyptian campaigns, and had received the Egyptian and
Khedive's stars and the clasp for Suakim. His remains were interred at
Norwich Cemetery with full military honours on the 13th. Private Moore
on June 11th was presented at the Cavalry Barracks, on the occasion of a
full-dress parade of the regiment, with the silver medal and certificate
of the Royal Humane Society, handed to him by Colonel Blake, the officer
commanding; and with a purse, containing 45, presented by the Mayor (Mr.
J. Farrar Ranson) on behalf of the citizens.
24.--The western portion of the Castle Gardens at Norwich was thrown open
to the public at noon.
27.--Lydia Baker, widow, of Alburgh, completed her 100th year, and was
entertained with her nearest relatives at the rectory by the Rev. C. W.
and Mrs. Lohr. Among the many presents received by the old lady was a
stocking containing 100 shillings.
27.--Died, at Longford, Derby, the Hon. Edward Wentworth Coke, aged 64.
A son of the first Earl of Leicester, he for five years represented the
old Division of West Norfolk, for which he was elected on August 16th,
1847, as a Liberal, in conjunction with Mr. William Bagge, the Tory and
Protectionist. Mr. Coke was formerly a captain, in the Scots Fusiliers,
and was widely known as a breeder of shire horses.