July 30th.—At the Water Frolic the “Shannon” (lateen), Brighten, Beccles, won the first, and the “Oberon” (cutter), Morton, Aylsham, the second prize. The Monument was still in a dilapidated state. Aug. 6th—The Baptist Chapel in Row 15 had been re-opened after extensive repairs. Aug. 20th.—Mr. W. C. Nutman (clerk to Mr. J. L. Cufaude) had been elected a Relieving-officer in the place of Mr. Thomas Thornton. Sep. 3rd.—John Mortlock Lacon, Esq., had died suddenly; he was in his 68th year. At the general Licensing day it was moved by James Cherry, Esq., and seconded by R. Steward, Esq., “That no fresh licenses be granted.” Mr. Clinker Newson had appealed against the poor rate on the novel ground that he was rated at too low an amount. Sep. 10th.—The “Clarissa” barque, of 335 tons register, had been launched from Mr. Chapman’s yard. Oct. 1st.—Mr. Peter Coble had died suddenly from disease of the heart before his medical adviser, Mr. C. C. Aldred, could attend him. Oct. 8th.—The Registration Court had been held, Mr. Watson (of Norwich) and Mr. Preston appearing for the Tories, and Mr. J. Clowes and Mr. W. S. Costerton for the Liberals, who claimed a gain of 120 on the Borough Register. Nov. 5th.—Five hundred and fifty feet of the Wellington Pier had been opened to the public, the Corporation attending, and in the evening there was a public dinner at the Victoria Hotel in honour of the event. At the Municipal Election in the _North Ward_, Messrs. Burroughs (L) and Jackson (L) were re-elected without opposition. In the _Market Ward_ the polling was— F. Worship (C) 125 E. R. Aldred (C) 118 J. Owles (L) 92 J. Cobb (L) 68 In the _Regent Ward_, S. C. Marsh (C) and J. D. Chapman (L) and in the _St. George’s Ward_ J. G. Plummer (C) and J. C. Smith (C) were not opposed. In the _Nelson Ward_ there was a contest, but no numbers are given; Dr. Dunn and Mr. W. Thurtell (Cs) opposing the re-election of Mr. George Danby-Palmer and Mr. Thomas Lettis (Ls) who were again returned, and in _St. Andrew’s Ward_ the polling was— H. Teasdel (C) 139 E. H. L. Preston (C) 134 S. Crowe (L) 41 W. Sterry (L) 7 The Conservatives, on the whole, had increased their majority by one. The following paragraph appears in this issue:—“Among the passengers by the “Argo” s.s. from Sydney, is Mr. Harrison, of Great Yarmouth, who brings with him 3,000 ounces of gold dust, valued at between £11,000 and £12,000.”—_Morning Chronicle_. The first Subscription Ball of the season had been held at the Town Hall, 90 persons being present, the hall had been re-painted a light green in lieu of the old salmon colour, and four beautiful statues of “Clio,” “Erato,” and “The Dancing Girls of Canova,” had been placed in the niches.