Part 60 (1/2)

Among the company present at a Ball held at the Town Hall, were-The Mayor and Miss Steward, Lieut.-Colonel Lord Hamilton, M.P., and Lady Hamilton, the Hon. Harbord Harbord, Sir H. Stracey, Bart., M.P., and Lady Stracey, Lady Plumridge, Mr. and Mrs. I. Preston and the Misses Preston, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. L. Preston, Mr. and Mrs. A.

Steward, and the Misses Steward, Captain and Mrs. Marsh, Captain J. H.

Orde, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. F. Danby-Palmer, Dr. Smith, Mr. Tilson, &c.

Herring was making from 18 to 20 per last.

Bribery had been practised (it was stated) in the Regent Ward, ”to a disgraceful extent.”

A drinking fountain was being erected at the north end of the Town Hall.

On Tuesday, the gale which had commenced on the previous Tuesday abated, and the weather since that day, had continued to improve.

The Regatta Committee Accounts showed a balance in hand of about 60.

Nov. 12th.-At the Council Meeting, Mr. R. Ferrier proposed, and Mr.

Nightingale seconded, Mr. William Wors.h.i.+p as Mayor, and he was unanimously elected to that office.

The retiring Aldermen were Messrs. T. Bunn, G. S. s.h.i.+ngles, W. C.

Reynolds, J. G. Rivett, I. Shuckford, and E. P. Youell, the following Aldermen were elected:-Sir E. H. K. Lacon, Bart., M.P., T. Bunn, G. S.

s.h.i.+ngles, I. Shuckford, E. P. Youell, and R. Purdy.

Nov. 16th.-Owing to the damage sustained by the structure, it had been determined to shorten the Britannia Pier by about 100 feet.

”ON ALDERMANIC SIXES.”

”At Norwich, Tories loud complain, 'Cause Liberals are elected; At Yarmouth, he's alleged _insane_ Who growls that they're rejected.”

Nov. 23rd.-The Munic.i.p.al Elections on November 21st had been held as follows:-

_Regent Ward_.

Mr. W. C. Reynolds 110 Mr. Frederick Palmer 77 _St. Andrew's Ward_.

Mr. Richmond elected without opposition.

Nov. 26th.-A dinner had been held at the Town Hall in honour of R.

Steward, Esq., the ex-Mayor. Sir E. H. K. Lacon presided, and C. J.

Palmer and J. B. Hylton occupied the vice-chairs.

It was proposed to raise, by shares, 8,000 for the purpose of building a.s.sembly-rooms on the Marine Drive.

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. Wors.h.i.+p, 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.