Norfolk Annals, Vol. 2: A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth CenturyMackie, Charles
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Norfolk Annals, Vol. 2: A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century
Mackie, Charles
Norfolk (England) -- History
—The parish church of Little Ellingham was destroyed by fire. The
building had recently undergone extensive restoration, and the damage,
due to the overheating of a new warming apparatus, amounted to upwards of
£1,000. Efforts were made by the Hingham fire brigade to preserve the
chancel, and were in part successful, but the nave was wholly demolished.
Under the supervision of Messrs. T. H. and F. Healey, architects, of
Bradford, the nave was rebuilt and the chancel repaired by the
contractor, Mr. Clarke, of Hingham; and the church was re-opened for
public worship on Ascension Day, 1869.
24.—A common hall was held at the Guildhall, Norwich, under the
presidency of the Mayor (Mr. J. J. Colman), at which the citizens
expressed their “detestation of the late Fenian outrage at Clerkenwell,
their sympathy with the sufferers, and their loyal attachment to the
Queen and the Constitution.”
26.—The Christmas pantomime produced by Mr. Sidney at Norwich Theatre was
entitled, “Hush-a-Bye Baby on the Tree Top, or Harlequin Fortunio, Clown
King Frog of Frog Island, and the Fairy Queen of the Golden Flowers.” At
Mander’s Menagerie, stationed on the Castle Meadow, “the electric light
was exhibited in the interior during Maccomo’s performance with the
lions, tigers, and elephants.” On the 30th was produced at Henry and
Adams’ Circus an “equestrian pantomime,” entitled, “O’Donaghue of the
Lakes, or Harlequin Dermot Astore and the White Horse of Killarney.”
30.—The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at Holkham, on a visit to
the Earl and Countess of Leicester, and returned to Sandringham on
January 4th, 1868. Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar was of the party.
1868.
JANUARY.
2.—At the Norfolk Quarter Sessions, held at Norwich, Mr. Day, the County
Treasurer, gave notice of his intention at the Easter Sessions, to resign
that office, which he had held for thirty-three years. Mr. Day took
leave of the Court on April 2nd, and Mr. Herbert William Day was elected
in his place.
—Lord Suffield, at the Norfolk Quarter Sessions, moved the adoption of an
address to her Majesty, expressing indignation at the Fenian outrages
committed throughout the kingdom, and promising the hearty and vigorous
co-operation of her Majesty’s loyal subjects in the county in supporting
the Government in any efforts that might be made “to repress this odious
conspiracy.” It was stated on January 11th that at Yarmouth precautions
had been taken to prevent an outbreak in the borough. Each ward was
under the special supervision of two magistrates; the store of gunpowder
was removed from the outlying magazine at the North Battery to the South
Battery, where a strong guard was stationed; and directions were given to
the Artillery and Rifle Volunteers as to the course to be pursued in the
event of their services being required.
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