July 3rd.—The election had taken place when Sir George Parker proposed, and Mr. J. Brightwen seconded Mr. C. E. Rumbold; Mr. Geo. Danby-Palmer and Mr. B. Dowson proposed and seconded Mr. Wilshere; Mr. R. Ferrier and Mr. Lacon proposed and seconded Mr. Thos. Baring; and Mr. E. H. L. Preston and Mr. W. H. Bessey performed the like office for Mr. J. Soames. These proceedings lasted from eleven o’clock until half-past two o’clock, during which time “it rained hard and many got wet to the skin,” but, notwithstanding that, “a more disorderly attendance” had never been seen. After the nomination the late members were chaired round the town, when there was a scuffle in the Market Place and one man was seriously wounded. Next day the poll was held and the numbers declared— C. E. Rumbold 943 W. Wilshere 945 T. Baring 501 J. Soames 491 July 15th.—Alex. Shafto Adair, Esq., (the late candidate for East Suffolk) had accompanied S. Palmer, Esq. (with whom he was staying), to church. The “Vanguard,” built by Mr. W. Teasdel, had sailed for London. Six shipwrights, who had gone out with the “Norfolk” to finish her at sea, were capsized on their return journey in their boat, one of them named Cole being drowned. July 22nd.—“Mr. R. R. B. Norman, surgeon dentist, had been admitted a Licentiate of “Apothecaries’ Hall, London.” The “Good Samaritan” Lodge had held its anniversary at the Gallon Can, Gaol Street. Mrs. Barnwell (late Miss Shipston), a native of Yarmouth, had given a concert at the Town Hall to a very “genteel” audience. Among those present were W. Wilshere, Esq., M.P., A. S. Adair, Esq., Rev. C. Penrice, Mrs. G. D. Palmer, the Misses Chevalier, and G. Borrett, and A. Tompson, Esq. An explosion of fireworks had taken place at the Vauxhall Gardens, but, fortunately, no one was injured. The Races had been held, when the “Gold Cup,” value £100, was won by Mr. S. Palmer’s “Langolee.” The £50 plate by Mr. Rogers’ “Jessica.” The Vauxhall Coronation Cup Stakes by Mr. Munro’s “Clifton.” The Town and Country Gentlemen’s plate by Mr. Horman’s “Blanche.” The Handicap Stakes by Mr. Bradford’s “Vigilance,” and the Tally-Ho Stakes (for Hunters) by Mr. Wm. Danby-Palmer’s “Daniel.” July 29th.—The Mayor had proceeded to the Narrow Waters for the Water Frolic, accompanied by Messrs. W. Wilshere, M.P., S. Jay, G. D. Palmer, J. Tomlinson, W. Johnson, and several other members of the Corporate body. The cup was won by the “Red Rover,” the property of Mr. S. C. Marsh. At night the Vauxhall Gardens had “a bumper.” August 5th.—A splendid terrace, road, and promenade was being formed on the Victoria Building Company’s Estate by Mr. George Fenn. A very superb silver soup tureen weighing 230 ozs., was to be presented to Samuel Paget, Esq., by the Shipping Assurance Association.