8.--Died at Parham, Suffolk, in his 80th year, the Right Rev. George
Hills, D.D. He became in 1848 vicar of Yarmouth, and was appointed in
1853 Honorary Canon of Norwich Cathedral. In 1859 he was consecrated
first Bishop of British Columbia. In 1892 Bishop Hills exchanged
colonial work for the country benefice where he died.
14.--Died at 32, Albert Hall Mansions, London, Mrs. Jones, widow of the
Rev. Canon Herbert Jones, and daughter of Mr. Daniel Gurney, of North
Runcton. She was the authoress of several works, including "Memoirs of
Princess Charlotte," and "Sandringham, Past and Present." Mrs. Jones had
also contributed many interesting articles to the "Edinburgh Review."
15.--Died at Diss, Mr. Thomas Edward Amyot, F.R.C.S., eldest son of Mr.
Thomas Amyot, F.R.S., F.S.A., aged 78. Of geology Mr. Amyot had much
practical knowledge, was one of the first to write about the famed Hoxne
pits, and he also assisted Canon Greenwell in his examination of the
Grimes' graves. With his pencil he was very clever, rather after the
style of Caldicott, and quite as original. His facility in writing verse
was well known. His "Legend of Cologne" was criticised as being not
inferior to "Ingoldsby"; and his "Oleum Jecoris Aselli," after the rhythm
of "Hiawatha," was pronounced by Bishop Goodwin as being one of the
cleverest things of the kind he had ever read. Astronomy was also one of
Mr. Amyot's favourite studies.
19.--Lord Wolseley, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, visited
Norwich for the purpose of inaugurating the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
in Queen Street. His lordship was escorted from Thorpe railway-station
to the Home by a detachment of the 7th Dragoon Guards. After inspecting
the premises he proceeded to the Guildhall, where he was entertained to
luncheon by the Mayor (Mr. John Moore). His lordship afterwards attended
the inaugural meeting held at St. Andrew's Hall, and delivered an
address.
1896.