Aug. 26th.—Sir John Walsham was holding an inquiry as to the Guardians’ election for the North Ward, where Mr. J. F. Neave claimed Mr. Hylton’s seat; there appeared to be grave irregularities in the Proxy List of Voters. Aug. 29th.—The memorial stone of the new Baptist Chapel on the Denes had been laid by J. J. Colman, Esq. Sept. 2nd.—Records the death of Samuel C. Marsh, Esq., “after a prolonged and grievous affliction.” Sept. 5th.—Mr. Falcke was suggested as a candidate for the Regent Ward to fill the late Mr. Marsh’s place in the Council. Sept. 9th.—The “Justice Roll” could not be found, and there was a “scene” on the Bench in consequence. Sept. 16th.—On Licensing Day there had been the usual “drum up” of Justices, who were classed as follows by the editor:— Regular Attendants—The Mayor, J. Fenn, J. Owles, B. Fenn, J. C. Smith, F. Palmer, E. Preston, P. Pullyn, R. Hammond, and J. Barker, Esqs. Occasional but useful attendants—J. Costerton, C. C. Aldred, W. Bessey, W. Thurtell, E. Youell, B. Jay, J. Clark, F. Worship and T. Brightwen, Esqs. Three hundred lasts of herring had been landed in one day, “but proving of inferior quality,” had scarcely realised £10 per last. Sept. 19th.—The alterations at the Naval Asylum, amounting to some £2,000 or £3,000, had been entrusted to Mr. George Tyrell, of this town. At the Registration Court, Mr. Clowes appeared for the Liberals, and Mr. W. C. Reynolds for the Tories. The Elocution Society (Mr. Lovewell Blake, Secretary) had held its annual meeting and reunion at the Corn-hall, when 200 members sat down to tea. Sept. 23rd.—The Churchwardens (Messrs. Steward and Aldred) had been presented with silver tea services, as testimonials of the esteem and regard in which they were held by the parishioners. Mr. Falcke not being qualified to be elected a Councillor, Mr. Livingston, (Liberal) and Mr. Stagg (Tory) were before the electors in the Regent Ward. Sep. 26th.—The following noblemen and gentlemen had acted as Stewards of the Races:—Lord William Powlett, Lord Hastings, Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., Edward Howes, Esq., M.P., Lieut.-Colonel the Hon. W. C. W. Coke, M.P., and Colonel Shafto Adair, A.D.C. Mr. J. F. Clarke, as usual, officiated as Judge, and Mr. Samuel Clarke as Starter. The Regent Ward Election had terminated— For Stagg 83 ,, Livingston 57 Sept. 30th.—James Scott and William Briggs, Esqs., had qualified as Justices. Oct. 3rd.—Corporal H. H. Baker had won the Champion Medal at the Artillery Volunteer Prize Shooting. Oct. 7th.—The Market had been “glutted” with fish, and the prices consequently remained very low. Oct. 17th.—The Mayor (R. Steward, Esq.,) had given his third banquet at the Town Hall, the Members for the Borough (Sir E. Lacon and Sir H. Stracey), the Recorder (N. Palmer, Esq.), and many others being present. Oct. 21st.—Mr. Newcomb had been appointed Postmaster.