The officers of the East Norfolk Militia kept “open house” at the Victoria from two to six o’clock, and in the evening gave a ball at the Town Hall, at which the Earl of Leicester (Lord Lieutenant), Lord Hastings, Lord Walsingham, Lord Royston, the Hon. Jacob Astley, the Hon. and Rev. Delaval and Mrs. Astley, Lady Lacon, Mrs. and Miss Lee Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Hoste, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gay (Thurning), Mr. and Miss Day, the Officers of the Militia Artillery, Lieutenant-Colonel Custance and the Officers of the West Norfolk Militia, Captain Norman, R.N., T. R. Buckworth, Esq., W. Norris, Esq., T. Browne, Esq., the Mayor of Yarmouth, Mr. and Mrs. C. Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. C. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Preston, Mr. E. R., Mrs., and the Misses Palmer, the Reverend Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Waters, Captain and Mrs. Marcon, Captain Pearson, R.N., Mr. and Miss Pearson, Mr. Mortlock Lacon, Mr. and Mrs. A. Steward and the Misses Steward were present. The refreshments and the supper, both of the most _recherche_ description, were supplied by Mr. Wilson, of this city. Weippert’s admirable band was engaged, and the dance was kept up until near the dawn of day. Thus ended a day of pleasure without alloy, and next day the Regiment was inspected by Colonel Kelly. A fine Russian brig of 400 tons, laden with salt, had been brought into the Roads, a prize of war. She subsequently proceeded to Sheerness. Seven thousand pounds had been expended on the Wellington Pier works, where the Norfolk Artillery Band occasionally performed. May 24th.—The North Denes had been selected for rifle practice. The Mayor (J. Cherry, Esq.,) had given a ball to 200 guests at the Town Hall. The “Contest” schooner, of 150 tons, had been launched from Messrs. Beeching’s yard. May 31st.—Sir James Plumridge had been promoted to be Rear-Admiral of the White. The Military Lunatic Asylum was to be converted into an Hospital for wounded seamen from the Baltic Fleet. No. 3, Brighton Terrace, and No. 2, Queen’s Road had been struck by lightning. June 3rd.—The “Otter,” war steamer, had put into the Roads. The “Carolina,” Russian brig, had arrived in this port for condemnation. June 14th.—H.M.S. “Zeyphr” had been in the Roads. Mr. John Clowes declined to pay £1 2s. due for Board of Health rate, on the ground that the Board was indebted to him for services rendered whilst he was Town Clerk. A distress was ordered to be issued. June 17th.—Two vessels with wounded seamen were expected for the Hospital. A small steamboat, the property of J. Penrice, Esq., had exploded near the Bridge. June 21st.—Mr. McCullough, Mr. Chamberlin, Captain Briggs, and Mr. Scott had attended the Right Hon. E. Cardwell as a deputation from the “Shipping Association.” The premises occupied by the Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Institute had been purchased by C. J. Palmer, Esq., for £1,780.