Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich MercuryPalmer, Frederick Danby
History
Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich Mercury
Palmer, Frederick Danby
Great Yarmouth (England) -- History
A meeting of the first Company of Volunteers had been held at Crowe’s
Sale-rooms. This body now numbered 90 men, the second Company having 56
members. Mr. Dumbleton occupied the chair, and Mr. Marsh having
explained the position of affairs, the following gentlemen were elected
officers:—Mr. Marsh (captain), and Mr. Foreman (first), Mr. Brown
(second), and Mr. Preston (third) Lieutenants.
July 2nd.—The second Company had met at the Angel. Major Nesbitt
presided, and the following officers were elected:—Mr. Orde (captain),
Mr. E. P. Youell (Lieutenant), and Mr. J. Tomlinson, jun., (ensign).
There were from 8,000 to 10,000 persons on the Piers, Drive, &c., on
Sunday evening.
July 6th.—Mr. Mellor had given notice that he should call attention to
the state of the Yarmouth Bench of Magistrates.
The following cricket match had been played on the South Denes:—
MR. OVEREND’S SIDE. MR. WILLIS’ SIDE.
Mr. Lawry 7 Mr. Ling 1
Mr. Jackson 3 Mr. Borlase 5
Mr. Fenner 1 Mr. Ellis 0
Lieutenant Townley 12 Mr. Larke 0
Mr. Ablitt 7 Mr. Clarke 2
Mr. Overend 7 Mr. Willis 1
Mr. Cocks 0 Mr. Davey 8
Mr. Edwards 0 Mr. T. B. Stevenson 17
Mr. Baker 0 Mr. Tewsley 4
Dr. Stephenson 4 Mr. Stolworthy 0
Mr. Wright 4 Mr. Green 0
Byes 2 Byes 5
Wides 2 Wides 5
Total 41 Total 48
Afterwards the players dined at the Crown and Anchor Hotel.
July 16th.—Owing to his altercation with the Town Clerk, the Mayor
declined to attend the meetings of the Council.
July 20th.—One of the petitions against the M.Ps’ return had been
withdrawn.
The Rifle Companies numbered over 200. Mr. Orde’s Company mustered 80 at
their first drill in the Barrack Square.
There were then on the Parish Books 272 indoor and 1,247 outdoor paupers,
as against 1,134 in the preceding year.
July 27th.—Lieutenant-Colonel Mason had retired from the command of the
East Norfolk Militia.
The Foresters had held a “gala” at the Vauxhall Gardens.
Aug. 3rd.—A very large number of Speaker’s Warrants had been issued in
connection with the Election Petition.
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