Yarmouth Notes Part 67

Scott and Palmer. The poll-Ferrier, 101; Jay 101; Palmer, 39; Scott, 37.-Nelson Ward: C. J. Palmer (C), 93, C. Woolverton (C), 93; G.

Moore (L), 3; Playford (L), 3. North Ward: W. Wors.h.i.+p (C), 118; J.

B. Hylton (C), 118; S. W. Bly (L), 83; J. Neave (L), 84.-It was rumoured that during the day some bribery was effected by such moderate sums as half-a-crown and five s.h.i.+llings per man.

Nov. 13th.-At the Council meeting Mr. C. C. Aldred proposed, and Mr.

s.h.i.+ngles seconded, Mr. Robert Steward as Mayor, and he was elected accordingly.

Nov. 20th.-There were between 200 and 300 fis.h.i.+ng vessels at sea during the recent gales, of which only 30 luggers were then unaccounted for.

About 100 lasts of fish had been delivered on the Quay on the previous Sat.u.r.day, when prices ranged from 15 upwards.

A new Lifeboat had been stationed near the Britannia Pier.

Nov. 23rd.-Among the smacks which had been injured in the gale was Mr.

Todd's new vessel the "Christiana;" some of this owner's other vessels had suffered damage, and his loss was estimated altogether at 1,000.

Nov. 27th.-Mr. Downing's fish-offices had been destroyed by fire.

Nov. 30th.-In the Town Council, Messrs. Gooda, Burroughs, Clowes, S. B.

Cory, and another had voted against the question of the Mayor being "decorated by the wearing of a gown;" 17 members had, however, voted that the question be referred to the Lands Committee.

The Artillery Volunteers had salved a boat and obtained 7 salvage money to the annoyance of the Beachmen

The Parish Authorities "remained at loggerheads" with the Vestry Clerk.

In the opinion of the inhabitants the "robes question" seemed only a plan to run up a bill for another "folly."

The Police had been furnished with "Southwester" hats.

Dec. 4th.-It was stated that the robe business had cropped up, as the Mayor was going to Court, and it was felt

"That if, this year, the Mayor's not knighted, The Corporate 'status' will be blighted."

Herring was making 35 per last, and 1,000 packages of trawl fish had been forwarded to the market.

Dec. 11th.-The Lands Committee had decided that the Mayor, Town-clerk, and Messrs. Collins, Ellis and Thompson (the officers) should wear gowns, but no head gear had been decided upon for them.

Dec. 14th.-"Deerfoot," an American runner, had been performing in the town, when he accomplished 10 miles in 53 minutes.

The Treasurer to the Rifle Corps (Mr. Clarke) and the Quarter-Master (Mr.

C. Diver) were about to be appointed Supernumerary Lieutenants.

Dec. 18th.-Owing to the death of the Prince Consort, the paper appeared in mourning.

The flags had been hoisted at half-mast on the Town Hall and other public buildings on receipt of this mournful news.

Dec. 21st.-The Artillery Volunteers had given an entertainment at the Theatre.

Dec. 25th.-There had been a Special Service at St. Nicholas' Church on the occasion of the funeral of the Prince Consort, when the Vicar preached from the text, "And the King said unto his servants, know ye not that there is a Prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel." Sam.

iii., 38. At the close of the service the "Dead March" in _Saul_ was played, and the Rifle Volunteers returned with m.u.f.fled drums, the bells ringing at the same time.

The Artillery Corps fired minute guns from the South Battery for an hour, and from twelve to two the shops throughout the town were closed.

The Town Council met and voted an address of condolence to Her Majesty.

Dec. 28th.-A special service had also been held at the Synagogue, commencing with Psalms 13, 19, 15, and 85, and concluding with a prayer for the Queen and the Royal Family, after which, on the motion of Mr.

Pyke, an address of condolence to the Queen and Royal Family was adopted.

The Rifle Corps had again on the invitation of Major Orde visited Hopton.

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Jan. 4th.-Parcels containing Christmas fare "had fallen among thieves" on the Railway.

Jan. 8th.-Up to the 30th ult., 9,257 offers had been received and 8,229 Volunteers enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve; of this number 24 held Masters' Certificates, 116 Mates' Certificates, and the force embraced 1,148 petty officers in the Merchant Service.

Jan. 15th.-Two pugilists named Foxall and Chambers, (who were occasionally employed as Beachmen), had engaged in a prize fight.

"Ducky" Chambers was the winner.

Jan. 18th.-Major Orde, Captain Youell, and C. H. Chamberlin, Esq., had been entertaining the Rifle Volunteers at the Drill Hall with "Readings from Modern Authors."

It was again proposed to start a Conservative Newspaper in Yarmouth.

Jan. 25th.-At the Gorleston Vestry Meeting the Church Rate was not pressed for.

Feb. 8th.-The Corporation's costs in "Morant _v._ Chamberlin" amounted to 1,402 17s. 6d.

Feb. 19th.-Mr. A. W. Morant had resigned his commission in the Artillery Volunteers.

A cargo of pickled herrings had arrived from Norway.

Feb. 22nd.-Messrs. Hewett and Co. were about to transfer the greater part of their trawling business to Gorleston; thus about 100 families would be transferred from Barking to that village.

The Anniversary Dinner of the "Pioneer" Lodge, No. 262 M.U.I.O.F., had been held at the Foundry Arms, Bro. Wells in the chair.

March. 5th.-The Town Council had determined to oppose the "Railway Amalgamation Bill."

March 12th.-Private H. Fenner (Champion Rifle Volunteer Shot) had been elected a Sergeant.

March 15th.-The Anniversary Dinner of the "Prince of Wales" Lodge, M.U.I.O.F., had been held at the Fish-Stall House, P.G. Robins in the chair and P.G. Crome vice-chair.

In the Divorce Court, the case of "Burroughs _v_ Burroughs and Silc.o.c.k"

had resulted in the jury finding that the charges made against each party by the other were groundless; consequently the pet.i.tioner failed in his suit.

March 22nd.-Mr. Henry Danby-Palmer had died suddenly.

April 2nd.-The Mayor had called a meeting to forward the proposal for holding a Volunteer Review at Yarmouth. The Mayor (Mr. R. Steward), Mr.

R. Ferrier, Mr. D. R. Fowler, Mr. C. J. Palmer, Mr. W. Wors.h.i.+p, Mr. J.