10.—A prize fight took place near Arminghall between Nicholls and Thompson, of Norwich. “The battle lasted upwards of two hours, and both men displayed better bottom than science.” —For the benefit of the manager of Norwich Theatre (Mr. Smith), his younger son, Mr. J. Smith, appeared as Selico in “The Africans.” 15.*—“A gentleman from Lynn for a wager shot 20 dozen rooks with an air gun, which he loaded himself, in the course of a day. He commenced shooting at half-past six in the morning, and finished his task in a masterly manner at four o’clock in the afternoon, in the rookery belonging to Mr. John Lloyd, of Pentney.” —*(Advt.) “Cocking. To be fought at the White Swan Inn, Norwich, on May 31st and two following days, three double days’ play of cocks for £5 a battle and £100 the odd, between the gentlemen of Norwich and the gentlemen of Yarmouth. Feeders: Stafford for Norwich, Anson for Yarmouth.” —The Magnet coach from London to Norwich had just crossed the bridge at Chesterford, Essex, when, owing to the swollen state of the river, the arch burst with a tremendous crash. Another coach was approaching, and received a lantern warning from the guard of the Magnet. The up Magnet coach from Norwich crossed the bridge shortly before its demolition but got off the road into a swamp. The passengers had to climb out upon the roof and remained there while the water flowed through the windows. The coach was dragged out by a strong team of cart horses. A public subscription was started in Norwich to reward the guard of the Magnet. 22.—Townshend, the pedestrian, commenced a walk of 64 miles per day of sixteen hours for six successive days. He started from Swaffham at 4.30 a.m., passed through Watton at 6.30, through Dereham at 8.30, and arrived at Swaffham at noon, and completed the same journey in the afternoon. (No further record.) 27.—Died, Mrs. M. Jones, of the Theatre Royal, Norwich, in her 61st year, “after long and patient suffering under one of the most tormenting of human disorders.” She was a daughter of the Rev. Nathaniel Gerard, rector of Waxham and vicar of Palling, and of Whepstead Rectory, Suffolk. 28.—Six officers of the 8th Hussars rowed in Capt. Cartwright’s six-oared boat from Norwich to Yarmouth in four hours against the tide, and returned in four and a half hours with a strong stream against them. 29.—The Ottawa, 320 tons, intended as a passage vessel from London to Quebec, was launched from the yard of Messrs. John and Thomas Douglas, at Yarmouth.