1.--The Summer Show of the Norfolk Agricultural Association opened at
East Dereham. The Hon. Ailwyn E. Fellowes, M.P., presided at the
luncheon. The exhibition closed on the 2nd.
--The octo-centenary thanksgiving services commenced at Norwich
Cathedral. The opening service was attended by the high official
dignitaries of county and city, who entered the Cathedral in procession,
marshalled by officers of the 7th Dragoon Guards. The Archbishop of
Armagh preached to a vast congregation, and at the conclusion of the
service the Dean and Mrs. Lefroy entertained a large and distinguished
company to luncheon in a marquee erected in the Deanery grounds. The
services were continued throughout the week.
1.--A party of American Congregationalists on a tour through Europe
arrived at Norwich from Ely, attended the commemoration service at
Norwich Cathedral, and were included among the guests at the Dean's
luncheon. In the evening they were present at a gathering held in their
honour at the Old Meeting House, "the oldest home of Congregationalism in
the city." The Mayor (Mr. John Moore) presided, and the visitors were
accorded an enthusiastic reception.
9.--Three sisters, Clara, Eleanor, and Ida Elizabeth Louisa Vipan, were
drowned whilst wandering upon the treacherous sands at Holkham.
10.--The old colours of the 2nd Battalion Norfolk Regiment, brought from
Aldershot by Colonel Shepherd and other officers, were laid up in the
choir of Norwich Cathedral. The colours were borne under escort from the
west door to the choir, the band of the 4th Battalion playing "The March
of the Israelites." With the usual ceremony the colours were then handed
over to the care and custody of the Dean and Chapter.
21.--Mr. Ben Greet's Company of Woodland Players gave at Bracondale
Woods, Norwich, open air representations of "Twelfth Night" and of scenes
from "Much Ado about Nothing," in aid of the building fund of the Jenny
Lind Infirmary.
22.--The marriage took place at Buckingham Palace of Princess Maud and
Prince Charles of Denmark. Their Royal Highnesses were enthusiastically
received at Lynn and Sandringham on their way to Appleton Hall. At
Norwich the marriage was celebrated by the ringing of bells and by the
display of flags on the public buildings. The county of Norfolk
presented to their Royal Highnesses as a wedding gift an oak chest
containing a service of plate, and the citizens of Norwich gave a
handsomely appointed victoria. Gifts were also sent by the boroughs of
Yarmouth and Lynn, and by the tenantry on the Sandringham estate.