April 11th.—Messrs. Steward and Aldred had been re-elected Churchwardens; and Messrs. G. Danby-Palmer and J. Barker, Haven Commissioners, with Messrs. R. Hammond and D. A. Gourlay as supernumeraries. April 18th.—The East Norfolk Militia had mustered 780 strong at their annual training. The Election of Guardians had resulted in no change being made in the Board except as regarded the election of Frederick Palmer, Esq., a scrutiny of votes was threatened by the defeated candidates. April 22nd.—An otter had been captured on the Hall-quay and remained “in charge of the police,” and was the only “prisoner” before the Justices. May 2nd.—The Corporation addresses to the Prince and Princess of Wales had been presented by the Mayor, Lord Sondes, and Sir E. Lacon, Bart. J. G. Plummer, Esq., J.P., and a member of the Council, had died. May 9th.—The first ball of the season had been held at the new Assembly-rooms, South Beach, the Stewards being the Mayor, Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., M.P., Major Marcon, Captain Ensor, Captain Longe, and Mr. C. J. Palmer. May 13th.—Mr. J. Scott had been elected a Councillor for the St. George’s ward in the place of the late Mr. Plummer without opposition, Mr. R. Norman (who had issued an address in the Conservative interest) having retired on the eve of the election. H.M.S. “Porcupine” was in the Roads. An “Old Crome” late the property of Mr. Hunt, had been sold for £110 to Mr. J. J. Colman. May 16th.—The Mayor had distributed prizes to the following members of the Norfolk Artillery Volunteers:—Sergeant-Major Stolworthy, Sergeant Sparrow, Sergeant Cocks, Corporal Page, Bombardiers Bullimore, Greenwood, Nutman, Self, and C. Bartram, and Corporal Baker. The Norfolk Artillery Militia, under command of Colonel Astley, had assembled, 600 strong, for its annual training. Mr. Marsh’s wine and spirit stores at the corner of Regent and King Streets, had been sold by auction for £3,210. The death of W. T. Clarke, Esq., J.P., had caused a vacancy for the St. Andrew’s Ward, and Mr. W. J. Brand had issued an address to the electors. May 27th.—This contest terminated for:— W. J. Brand 150 W. Rivett 145 And an amusing scene had taken place at the close of the poll between the Mayor and Mr. Rivett, the latter taunting his Worship for not coming up in time to record his vote, and “vowing in not the most correct English a fearful retaliation when his Worship’s term of office should expire.” June 3rd.—The Bishop had ordained five deacons and four priests at St. Nicholas’ Church. June 6th.—The following were the six best shots for the Wimbledon competition:—Corporal Wilshak, 105 points; Private Barrett, 101 points; Colour-Sergeant Chipperfield, 99 points; Sergeant Hudspith, 97 points; Captain Youell, 90 points; and Corporal Davey, 89 points. June 10th.—The “Red Rover” had reached Sheerness in nine hours on her way to compete at Erith for the Prince of Wales’ Cup.