7.--The High Sheriff of Norfolk (Mr. H. M. Upcher) gave, at St. Andrew's
Hall, Norwich, a county ball, which was attended by 500 guests.
9.--Mr. James Clabburn was elected Mayor, and Mr. Samuel Wainwright
appointed Sheriff of Norwich.
10.--The Norwich and Norfolk Conservative Club was formally opened by Mr.
Walter Long on the occasion of the conference of the Eastern Division of
the National Union of Conservative and Constitutional Associations. Sir
Harry Bullard, M.P., president, and Lady Bullard gave a _conversazione_
at St. Andrew's Hall in the evening.
15.--The Norwich Omnibus Company wound up its affairs in consequence of
the approaching completion of the tramways scheme. The company was
formed in 1878 with a capital of 5,920.
25.--The German Emperor and Empress arrived at Sandringham on a visit to
the Prince and Princess of Wales. Their Majesties, who were accompanied
by the Prince of Wales, were met at Wolferton station by the Princess of
Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York, Princess Victoria of Wales, and Sir
William and Lady ffolkes. The Emperor and Empress accompanied the Prince
and Princess of Wales to church on the 26th, the Sandringham preserves
were shot over on the 27th, and their Majesties departed on the 28th.
28.--Killed in action at the battle of Modder River, Lieut.-Col. Horace
Robert Stopford, commanding 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards. Col.
Stopford was a resident of Sheringham, captain of the Sheringham Golf
Club in 1895, and a member of the Improvement Committee. He was in his
44th year.