Part 70 (1/2)

The Dutchmen had already arrived ”in the schuyts or sea-tubs” for the fis.h.i.+ng.

Nov. 1st.-Several s.h.i.+pments of herring had been made for the Mediterranean.

Nov. 5th.-At the Munic.i.p.al election Mr. Mainprice had taken the place of Mr. Burroughs (who retired), and Mr. Rose had ousted Mr. S. B. Cory, who refused ”to the curb to yield.”

Nov. 8th.-Line fis.h.i.+ng from boats and the Britannia Pier had become a fas.h.i.+onable amus.e.m.e.nt.

Nov. 12th.-The Town Council had voted an address of loyalty to the Queen, and to the Prince of Wales, upon the latter attaining his majority.

Sir E. H. K. Lacon proposed, and C. J. Palmer, Esq., seconded, the re-election of the Mayor, which motion was carried _nem. dis._, and the retiring aldermen, Messrs. J. T. Bracey, J. Bunn, B. Fenn, H. R. Harmer, W. Laws, and W. Mabson were re-elected.

Nov. 19th.-The prizes recently shot for by the Rifle Volunteers had been distributed at the Victoria Gardens by the Mayor.

Nov. 22nd.-The local Charity Trustees' scheme for the establishment of a Grammar School had been approved by the Charity Commissioners.

The Lancas.h.i.+re Relief Committee was in full work, and the following articles had been forwarded to Manchester:-63 coats, 70 cloaks and shawls, 21 dresses, 20 children's frocks, 20 blankets and quilts, 28 pairs of boots, 42 flannel waistcoats and s.h.i.+rts, 34 pairs of trousers, 36 hats, and 361 other articles of clothing.

In one day 1,500 lasts of herring had been brought into the harbour.

Nov. 26th.-A public meeting in aid of the Lancas.h.i.+re Relief Fund had been held (the Mayor in the chair), and 160 subscribed in the room.

Dec. 13th.-Two hundred barrels of herring had been sent to Manchester for the Relief Fund by the fish merchants.

Dec. 17th.-The following rota of magistrates for salvage purposes had been appointed:-R. Hammond, E. H. L. Preston, J. W. Sh.e.l.ly, R. Steward.

B. Jay, J. Clark, J. Fenn, and P. Pullyn.

Dec. 20th.-During the week more than 600 articles of wearing apparel had been forwarded to Manchester for the Relief Fund.

The fis.h.i.+ng had proved a ”successful and profitable season.”

Dec. 24th.-Mr. Rust had launched a fine new brig for the Mediterranean trade.

Dec. 27th.-850 had been raised for the Lancas.h.i.+re Relief Fund.

The town tolls had let as follows:-Market, 550 per annum; Fish Market, 55; and Ballastage, 660; the lessees being Messrs. Bowen and Co. of Leeds.

Dec. 31st.-Steps were being taken to induce the Norfolk Agricultural a.s.sociation to visit Yarmouth.

The Rev. B. Vaux had presided at the Hospital meeting.

The Artillery and Rifle Volunteers had been brigaded together on the South Denes.

1863.

Jan. 10th.-An inquiry was being held in respect of certain charges against the crew of the lifeboat.

Mr. B. Fenn had presided at the annual library meeting.

Jan. 14th.-At the lifeboat inquiry, after hearing evidence, the Rev. Mr.

Steward moved, and Mr. Fellows seconded, ”That the Beachmen were in no way culpable on the occasion, and that, on the contrary, their conduct was all that it ought to have been,” which motion was carried unanimously.