Nov. 30th.—The Rifle Company had met “in full dress at the Victoria-gardens,” mustering between 80 and 90 strong on this occasion. Dec. 3rd.—The foundation-stone of the “Wherryman’s Church” had been laid by W. Worship, Esq., the Mayor. The Mayor had presented rich window hangings and carpets to the Town Hall. Dec. 7th.—It was proposed to form a second Company of Artillery Volunteers. The Rifle Corps had dined at the Corn Hall, when Captain Orde presided, and the Mayor, Lord C. Hamilton, Captain Marsh, Lieutenant Foreman, and Dr. Stephenson (1st N.A.V.), had been present. Dec. 17th.—At the Mayor’s Inaugural Dinner, 150 gentlemen had attended, the Volunteer Officers appearing in full uniform. The following took part in the after-dinner proceedings:—The Mayor, Lord C. Hamilton, Rev. H. Nevill, Lord Sondes, Mr. E. Howes, M.P., Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., M.P., Stracey, Bart., M.P., the Recorder, (Mr. N. Palmer), Captain Orde, Captain Marsh, Mr. F. Worship, the Town Clerk, Mr. R. Ferrier, and Captain Donelly. Mr. E. R. Palmer had offered a prize of £3 3s., to be shot for by the 1st N.A.V. The Mayor had presented £50 to the District Visiting Society. About 100 Rate Summonses had been issued. Dec. 21st.—The Rifle Volunteers had attended St. Nicholas’ Church on Sunday in uniform. The Magistrates were discussing the question as to who was entitled, in the absence of the Mayor, to the chair at the Petty Sessions. Dec. 24th.—The Rev. F. W. Johnson, Minister of St. John’s, had died in London somewhat suddenly. 1860. Jan. 4th.—The Artillery Company had secured the services of a band, and armed the trumpeters “with swords.” Several herring boats had again proceeded to sea. Jan. 7th.—Mr. Hulley and Sergeant Cattermole were playing in the N.A.V. Band. Jan. 11th.—The “canard” that one of the M.Ps. intended to retire was denied. Petitions were being largely signed in favour of marriage with a deceased wife’s sister. About 30 gentlemen had attended the dinner of the Amicable Shipping Club, including Mr. Gourlay (who presided), the Mayor, Mr. R. Hammond, Mr. Burroughs, Mr. Martin, &c. Jan. 14th.—It was stated that Mr. French (whose smacks had been sold under a deed of assignment) had lost his wife’s stays, in which a sum of £400 was sewn up, and that the reward offered was £50 or £100. Jan. 18th.—The daughter of Mr. R. Guthrie (aged 6 years) had been run over by a cart. Mr. Bowgin’s house at Southtown had been broken into and several articles stolen therefrom. Court “Bear of the Forest,” 3187, had celebrated its first anniversary at the Bear Inn, Southtown. Fifty members sat down to dinner, Bros. Mitchell and Palmer occupying the chair and vice-chair respectively. Several houses had been broken into by thieves. Jan. 25th.—The Rev. H. Nevill had “politely requested” well dressed persons not to frequent the Beachman’s Church.