15.--Died, at Norwich, Dr. William Guy, aged 57. In 1871, when the city
was visited by a serious outbreak of smallpox, Dr. Guy was brought
prominently into public notice. With characteristic courage and zeal he
undertook the medical charge of the isolation hospital; and was
afterwards appointed to the post of public vaccinator. It was said that
for years Norwich was the best vaccinated town in the kingdom.
16.--The Didlington herd of red polled cattle, the property of Mr. Tyssen
Amherst, M.P., was sold by auction by Mr. John Thornton. Forty-one cows
and nine bulls were disposed of, and the total amount realised was 892
guineas--an average for the cows of 47 10s. 7d., and for the bulls of 24
4s. 2d.
21.--The Mayor and Mayoress of Norwich (Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Chamberlin)
were presented with a "silver cradle" to commemorate the birth on March
11th of their soil, Geoffrey Lefroy.
28.--A thunderstorm of extraordinary severity burst over the county, and
was said to have been the most alarming that had been experienced for
many years. It was remarkable more for its long duration than for any
serious results.
29.--The Summer Show of the Norfolk Agricultural Association was opened
at King's Lynn under the presidency of Mr. Thomas Leigh Hare. The
exhibition was continued on the 30th.