The “Sabbath Observance Society” had issued an address, stating that “no less than 144 shops were doing business; that carting of fish and other articles connected with the fishing, and beer from the breweries, &c., was witnessed to a great extent, and that 150 public-houses were open on the Lord’s Day.” The Magistrates had cautioned Mr. I. Mayers and Mr D. L. Cohen (Jews) as to Sunday trading. Dec. 9th.—The “Driver” (Capt. Harmer) had been nearly lost on the rocks under Steel point, near Flamborough Head, but after heaving the guns overboard she got off and put into Shields for repairs. Dec. 23rd.—The Savings’ Bank report showed 2,378 accounts and £71,521 16s. 10d. amount deposited. The Rev. H. N. Burrows, A.M., had been elected Head-Master of the Proprietary Grammar School. 1842. Jan. 1st.—The half-yearly Hospital meeting had been held. The prisoners had been regaled by the Mayor with roast beef, plum pudding and one pint of beer each. Jan. 8th.—Some boys had made a “slider” near Dr. Borrett’s house, upon which Mrs. Borrett had fallen and broken one of her arms. Jan. 20th.—A public meeting of the inhabitants had been held for the purpose of considering the way in which they should celebrate the Royal Christening, when Sir E. Lacon, the Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew, Messrs. G. D. Palmer, J. Brightwen, W. N. Burroughs, I. Preston, C. Nichols, and J. F. Costerton were, with others, present. The members of the “Loyal Prince of Wales” Lodge of Oddfellows, which had then been “newly formed,” dined together at the Black Lion, Bro. W. N. Turner, N.G., presided, supported by Bro. Loft, P.G.M., and Bro. Raven, P.D.G.M.; F. Palmer, Esq., surgeon to the Order, occupied the Vice-chair, and about 50 Brethren were present; the following toasts were drunk:—“The Queen,” “Prince Albert,” “The Princess Royal and the Prince of Wales,” “The Duke of Sussex and the rest of the Royal Family,” “The Army and Navy,” “Our Glorious Institutions,” and “The Loyal Prince of Wales’ Lodge of O.F. of the M.U.” Jan. 27th.—The Christening of the Prince of Wales had been commemorated by a dinner at the Crown and Anchor Hotel, where the Mayor and a large number of his friends dined together, and by a ball at the Town Hall (opened by C. J. Palmer, Esq., and the Mayoress), at which about 200 persons were present. A meeting had been held to consider the question of the erection of a Corn Exchange. The inmates of the Workhouse and Fisherman’s Hospital returned thanks to S. Palmer, Esq., for an excellent dinner provided for them by that gentleman on the “Christening Day.” Feb. 3rd.—The London Mail did not get in until 12.38; the frequent delays in these Mails were a source of serious inconvenience. Feb. 10th.—The Vicar had issued an address, calling attention to the spiritual destitution of the town, and the restoration of St. Nicholas’ Church.