Mayor
Deputy-Mayor
A. K. Hockey.
Councillors
P.
M. F. Buck, I. Copeman, H. W. Cutting, A. K. Hockey, Mitchell, N. W. Pells, T. Pert, C.
Poll, E.G. R. Watson. T. Wilson, A. Woods, H. Woolner.
Sanitary or Local Government Act Committee
General Purpose’s Committee
The Mayor, Alderman Walton, Councillors Buck. Cutting, Pells, Watson, Woolner.
Fire Brigade Committee
Town Clerk
G. B. Angell.
Surveyor
Auditors
W. Flower and J. T. Ecclestone.
Collector of Wharfage Dues
John B. Sprunt.
Jacob Baxter.
The Town Council, Clerk, G. B. Angell, Treasurer. John Clarke. Medical Officer. E. B. Crowfoot. Inspector of Nuisances, A.
Owners, the Town Council. Steward, G. B. Augell. Collector. G. Love.
Member of Parliament (for North Suffolk)
Coroner (for East Suffolk) — C. W. Chaston.
Deputy-Coroner
— H. Read, H. Cunningham, S. Miles, A. Woods, C. F. Parker, S. Dowe.
Supeiritendent Registrar of Births, Marriages, and Deaths
Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths
Overseers— J. M. Brundell, B. A. King, A. Pells, T. A. Woodroffe.
Assistant Overseer
Excise Officer and Corn Inspector
Inspector of Police
Town Crier
MAGISTRATES FOR THE BECCLES PETTY SESSIONAL DIVISION.
Sotterley
Dowson, Geldeston; Russell G. Freeland, Toft Monks; R. T. 0. Sheriff, Henstead Hall.
John Crisp, E. B. Fiske, J. K. Garrod, W. H. Garrod, E. Masters, C. F. Parker, H. Read. Clerk, A. G. Love.
BANKERS.
Lacons, Youell & Co.; G. S. Bond. Manager.
SCHOOL BOARD.
School Attendance Officer, A. G. Love.
NATIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Thomson Wilson, with W. M. Crowfoot and C. F. Parker (Churchwardens) ex-oflicio, form the Committee of Management.
Ladies’ Committee,
S. Wilton Rix, Robert Dashwood, John Crisp, E. B. Fiske, G. B. Angell, F. S. Rix, W. M. Crowfoot, S. Edwin Crisp, T. A.
BECCLES HOSPITAL.
M.B.. B. B. Crowfoot, M.B., R. I. Metcalfe, M.D.. who, with the Collector of the Beccles Feoffees and the Deputy Mayor, are
ex-officio members of the Committee. Elected
Gurneys & Co.
WANGFORD UNION.
St. John Barne, John Crisp, W. Hartcup, and Wm. Miller Crowfoot. Auditor, C. F. Costerton. Clerk, Frederic Shelly Rix.
Master. Samuel Capon. Matron, Mrs. Capon. Chaplain, Rev. M. S. Suckling. Medical Officer, Beccles District, E. B.
Beccles), David Jude. Sanitary Medical Officer (for the whole Union except Beecles), Thos. Garneys. Nurse, Louisa Burtt.
Cook, Maria Gooderham. Porter. William Gooderham. Assistant to Matron, Mary Hill. Fortnightly Meetings of the Board—
a.m.
BURIAL BOARD.
W. Pells. Clerk and Registrar, F. S. Rix. Grave.digger and ground keeper, Robert Aldous.
ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS, ESSEX HALL.
Garrod, E. Masters, C. F. Parker, Rev. J. H. Raven, 5. W. Rix, Rev. J. Rowsell, J P. Walton, T. Wilson. Chairman and lion.
BECCLES WATER AND GAS COMPANY.
Tacon, U. S. Block. Managing Director, C. F. Parker; Secretary, F. S. fix; Col. lector, A. G. Jarman ; Foreman at the works, U.
BECCLES WATERWORKS COMPANY.
Directors, Thomas ilL Quill (Chairman). Osbert Chadwick. C.M.G.. Emanuel Allen, J. K. Garrod, T. Wilson. Manager and
BECCLES AND BUNGAY COUNTY COURT.
His Honour Judge Sir Francis Roxburgh, Q.C. Registrar, B. B. Fiske; High Bailiff, Edward Muskett; Bailiff, W. Smith.
1 p.m. The Court is held at Beccles Police Court and the Oddfellows’ Hall at Bungay every alternate month, except August.
The Beccles and Bungay District comprise the following Parishes
Barsham
Beccles
Hedenham
Henstead with Hulver
Shadingfield
Shipmeadow
Brome
Bungay St. Mary
Ilketshall St. John
Ilketshall St. Lawrence
Stockton
Thorpe-next-Haddiscoe
Burgh St. Peter
Chedgrave
Kirby Cane
Kirstead
Thwaite
Toft Monks
Loddon
Mettingham
Ellingham
Weston
Geldeston
North Cove
Willingham
Gillingham All Saints
Gillingham St. Mary
Norton Subcourse
Raveninghain
Worlingham
Hales
Ringsfield
ARTILLERY.
Inspecting Officer for the Beccles, Aldeburgh, Southwold and Harleston District: Major Wilson.
Acting Chaplain:
Sergt..Major C. Barkham, RA.
Sergt-Major
Staff Sergeant
Sergeants:
WJ Fuller
T. Rackham, R. Bellingham, A. E. Mickleburgh, G. Pearson, S. M. Taylor, J. Rye, A. Balls, and H.
Corporals:
Bombadiers:
J. Bolton, T. Palmer, C. Bumpatead, W. Fenn, F. J. Allen, G. Baxter, and J. Salmon.
A. Runacres, H. S. Tandy, C. Clarke, H. Lawrence, H. M. Read, and G. W. Cross.
Band Sergeant:
Band Corporal
T. Saul.
H. Larke.
Trumpeters
Enrolled strength, 114
R. Ellwood and G. Hussey.
HEADQUARTERS, BECCLES
Captains:
Lieutenants:
JP Larkman, W Read, TP Angell, WJ Rix
Drill Instructor:
Colour Sergeants:
John Roff (late 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards)
JS Branford and A Girling
Corporals:
J Bultitude, G Starland, CH Smith, J Brandford, and E Money
Buglers:
W Charlish and G Roff
Treasurer and Secretary:
Bankers:
Gurneys & Co
Enrolled strength, 177
Captain
Superintendent:
WJ Fuller
Engineer:
A Sparrow, RS Tuthill, W Upcraft, and J Hammond
SF Field
1889
Mr. B. Chisholm is presented with a useful dressing-case by the Congregational Young Men’s
Christian Association.
prizes, ranging in value from £2 2s. to 1s. 6d. The Countess of Stradbroke presents the prizes, and a
miscellaneous entertainment follows.
Progress of Liberalism during the past year.” It is stated that the members of the association had
increased 50 during 1889.
pair of trousers to 2s 6d. and bottle of wine also 57 special prizes for regular attendance at drill, and
sectional prizes. A Smoking Concert is held.
The Salvation Army bid farewell to two soldiers who have offered themselves as Officers for the
The Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Muncaster provide breakfast for about 50 aged members of the
chapel.
founders, London, are formally “opened,” ringers attending from Ipswich, Norwich, Yarmouth, &c.,
The first distribution of soup to the poor is made.
Mr. G. Stevenson’s prize, a sportsman’s knife, for the largest roach caught during 1889, is awarded
1889
1890
Eighty-six members of the Church of England Temperance Society meet at the annual tea in the
Ingate Mission-room. ‘The secretary’s report states that there has been an increase in membership of
Mr. W. M. Crowfoot and Mr. W. Read, the Scripture examiners, report to the School Board that the
scholars have passed a most satisfactory examination.
band.
Mr. Cunningham. of Castle Farm, dies suddenly, aged 70.
1890
for the formation of a Battery of Position at Beccles with four guns.
The boys of the Board School are examined in drawing by Captain Woolner, from the Science and
A Juvenile Temple is instituted in connection with “Love and Unity Lodge. I.O.G.T,
1890
bound in morocco, in recognition of the musical instruction given by him to the members of the
Mr. Frederick Copeman dies, aged 42. surviving his father-in-law only eight days.
1890
respecting the Church and Sunday School are read. There has been a clear gain of 11 in membership
during 1889.
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The new “Cambridge” quarters having been added to the striking of the town cluck commence to
play at seven in the evening.
the members increased from 106 to 150 during last year,
The electric light is installed in the manager’s and clerks’ rooms at the Caxton Press.
1890
£13 8s. 7d. balance from previous year; the expenditure amounts to £720 4s. 3d.. leaving £3 Us. id.
due to treasurer.
1890
Theyre Smith’s sparkling comedietta, “Cut off with a. Shilling,” is well played by Miss C. J. Rix, Mr.
the principal characters being represented by Messrs. L. G. Laws, J. Tavender, W. Beckett. and J.
Salmon. So many persons present themselves for admission that
inadequate for their accommodation.
The Amateur Dramatic Society repeat their performance, and the Hall is again filled with playgoers.
1890
circuit ministers.
for the present and two following years.
Station is held at the King’s Head Hotel, the Mayor presiding.
The third anniversary of “Love and Unity” Lodge, I.O.G.T., is celebrated by a public entertainment in
At a meeting of amateur and professional gardeners, a committee is appointed to make arrangements
for a Chrysanthemum Show to be held in the month of November.
The Mayor presides over a meeting convened by circular, and a committee is appointed with the view
about £50 has been collected or promised.
Crisp, and Wm. Read are re-elected.
Robinson. C.C.. in the chair.
1890
Twenty-one degrees of frost are registered at midday.
A distribution of 142 books and 182 cards is made to the members of the Church of England Band of
1890
taught during the year.
An examination for Leman scholarships is held. Candidates number five from the Board, four from
scholarships to Cobbin and Ulph, from the National. and Abel and Turner from the Board school.
It is announced that A. W. Read, son of Mr. W. Read, and W. Tacon Flower, son of Mr. Wm.
The Flower Show Committee meet and decide to hold the annual Show of flowers, fruit, and
vegetables in August.
chairman, and Mr. H. Read vice-chairman.
The annual meeting of the Waveney Angling Club is held for the election of officers and other
to the Protection Society.
Services as secretary of the Caxton Sick and Funeral Benefit Society since its establishment in 1873.
the various sectional officers and representatives. The balance sheet shows an expenditure of £51 l0s
A special meeting of members of the Literary Institute is held to consider the financial position of the
society. It is resolved to recommend an increase of the subscription of senior members to l0s, per
The Beccles cricket club meets to elect officers and committee for the ensuing season. The meeting,
in order to attract additional members, decides that the minimum subscription shall he reduced from
The Church of England Central Society for Providing Homes for Waifs and Strays holds a successf ul
meeting at the Rectory-room. The Earl of Stradhroke presides, and one of the clerical secretaries,
Beccles postal district increased from £32 l3s. 1d. in 1888 to £45 6s. 7d. in 1889.
The annual meeting of members of the Beccles Literary Institute is held. and it is decided to increase
presidency of the society.
1890
No great damage is done.
The Lawn Tennis Club hold their annual meeting for the election of officers and committed. The
A fire breaks out in the wool-shop occupied by Miss Darby, Smallgate street. The damage is confined
The anniversary of the Martyrs’ Memorial foundation-stone laying and of the recognition services of
Members of the Beccles Amateur Dramatic Society give their second public performance. The Town
of Bayswater & Co.,” the principal personators are Miss Rix, Miss Hockey, Mr. W. Beckett, Mr.
Tavender, and Mr. C. Hockey. In a laughable farce which follows. Mr. L. G. Laws and Mr. W.
The Easter Vestry meeting is held. Mr. W. M. Crowfoot and Mr. C. F. Parker are re-appointed
churchwardens: and two of
are re-elected, Rev. L. H. Colls being elected in the place of Mr. W. Flower, who withdraws. The
avoid a deficit next Easter. and also to be able to hand over a substantial balance to the Curate’s
Mr. A. G. Gowen and Mr. G. Pye. organist and choir-leader respectively at the Primitive Methodist
The report of Her Majesty’s Inspector on the National Schools is published, classing girls’ and infants
A social meeting in connection with the Young Women’s and Young Men’s Christian Associations is
held in the Congregational schoolroom.
the Choral Society. A miscellaneous selection follows. The principals are Miss Ada Patterson, RAM.,
and Mr. Fred. Bevan, Gentleman of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal.
applications for allotments. The deputation are informed that the matter will receive attention.
It is announced that the Council of the Royal College of Surgeons had conferred the degree of Fellow
The third quarterly meeting of the Beccles Town Council is held. On the recommendation of a
committee, the Council decide to take the bathing-place into their own hands, and appoint a superin-
The annual dinner to B Troop, Loyal Suffolk Hussars, is held at the King’s Head Hotel. Major Lucas,
late commander, introduces Mr. A. W. Fulcher as the new captain.
Wilson to members of the Girls’ Institute.
The cricket season is commenced with a match between the Town and Caxton Clubs, won by the
The first letting of Corporation marshes is held. 145 acres realizing an average of 31s. as compared
1. At a meeting in Vestry a rate of 2s. in the £ is ordered for the current half-year.
2. Twenty original £10 shares in the Water and Gas Company sell for £15 l0s. each. and eight shares of 1883 issue realize £14
3. Sergt.-Major Barkham, drill-instructor to No. 8 Battery, 1st NAV., is presented with a handsome timepiece on the occasion
8. Mr- James Judd, Gladstonian candidate for North Suffolk, addresses a meeting at the Town Hall. His candidature is
9. The White Lion Hotel is temporarily closed owing to an outbreak of smallpox.
12. The Great Letting of Corporation marshes is held; 276 acres realize just under 21s. per acre.
14. The Fauconberge School Sports are held.
14. The opening of new schoolrooms adjoining the Martyrs’ Memorial is celebrated by the Baptist Church and congregation
11. A young person. named Amy Chambers, dies in the town from smallpox.
27. The thirtieth annual prize meeting of the Suffolk County Rifle Association is opened on the Beccles range. The meeting
30. The annual meeting of shareholders of the Beccles Water and Gas Company is held.. The accounts show a balance of
cent. on shares issued in
4. The Salvation Army “Household Troops Band from Headquarters, visit Beccles.
5. Mr. N.. Pells, late alderman of the Borough. dies in his 78th year.
8. Funeral of Mr.. N.. Pells, attended by the Mayor awl Corporation, members of the Burial Board, and other public
11. A child, named Maggie Lane, aged two years, is found dead in bed. having been. suffocated by accidentally swallowing a
16. A public meeting to protest against the Government measure providing for payment of compensation for public house
24. The annual meeting of Governors of Beccles Hospital is held., the year closing with a balance of £44 5s. 10d. in hand.
29. The Caxton Athletic Club hold their tenth annual Sports. The day is very wet, but otherwise the meeting proves very
1. The price of gas is increased from 4s. 2d. to 4. 4d. per 1000 cubic feet.
7. Bro. F. J. Allen is installed Worshipful Master of Apollo Lodge of Freemasons.
8. The Royal Oak public house is sold to Messrs. Morse and Woods for £805.
8. Messrs. C. Durrant and Sons hold their annual lamb sale, upwards of 3000 being penned. Highest prize realized is 45.s.
14. Col. Buxton inspects the Rifle Volunteers, and congratulates them on their numbers.
19. Mr. Isaiah Copeman, councillor for the borough, dies in his 50th year.
23. The late Councillor Copeman’s funeral is attended by the Mayor and Corporation, and by members of the Temple of
18. Kate Woolner, aged 6, daughter of Mr. H. Woolner, falls into the river, and is rescued from drowning by Mr. H. Stimpson.
31. The annual distribution of prizes to boys of the Fauconberge School takes place, a suitable address being delivered by the
11. Nominations are made for the vacant seat on the Town Council
13. The Annual Flower Show is held, on the grounds of Messrs. J. and J. E. Crisp. The exhibits are generally good in quantity
12. Mr. W. F. Spaull is elected on the Town Council by 162 votes against 102 given for Mr. W. J. Copeman, his opponent.
21. The fourth quarterly meeting of the Town Council is held. A report from the Medical Officer of Health, dated July 3rd., is
30. Mr. W. J. Ashby, master of the National School, dies suddenly, from heart disease, while away at Yarmouth on his
1. The elementary schools re-open after the summer holiday.
1. A Sale of Work is held by the Baptists, at the Town Hall, towards the debt on their new schoolroom, and about £34 is
5. Mr. Cadge, solicitor, meets with a severe accident through his horse bolting.
7. The Rev. James Sharp. new Wesleyan Superintendent minister, preaches his first sermons at the chapel in Station road.
11. The annual meeting of the Waveney and Oulton Fisheries Protection Society is held, and the need for increased
12. George Gray. a timber carter, aged 47, is accidentally killed at Barsham, while returning home with a load of timber. He
13. No. 8 Battery hold their annual carbine shooting for tradesmen’s prizes. The best score, 67 points, with 20 shots at 200 and
The prizes in the school-at-arms competition are awarded to
20. Mrs. Ellen Garwood, widow, aged 74. dies at Shipmeadow workhouse, from bronchitis and the effects of a wound in the
20. The Rifle Volunteers hold their annual company prize-shooting. Corp. H. Tilney carries off the honours with a score of 62
21. Ernest Edward King, aged 20, is drowned in the river Yare, at Bramerton, near Norwich, while on a pleasure trip. He was
25. A large and representative gathering of townspeople and neighbouring clergy and gentry are present at an entertainment by
26. Messrs. H. and J. Read held their annual Michaelmas sale, at which 256 horses are brought to the hammer. Good prices
27. Emma Ward, aged 36, wife of Alexander Ward, dies from internal injury caused by a calf tossing her in play on the 24th
8. Mrs. Ellen Dixon, aged 57, is killed by her son, Alfred William Dixon, during an attack of homicidal mania.
15. The Fire Brigade are called to a fire at Willingham, caused by over-heating of chaff in a barn on Mr. G. King, junr’s,
18. The annual meeting of the Beccles Working Men’s Club, is held. A favourable balance sheet is presented, but it is reported
21. Nominations close for the coming municipal election The four retiring members including the Mayor, are nominated, and
22. The Mayor and Mayoress of Beccles attend the Lord Mayor’s Ball at the Mansion House.
25. A haystack belonging to Mr. D. Aldred is set on fire and destroyed. The Brigade save the adjoining buildings.
2. Nonconformist demonstration is held at the Congregational Church, and the principles of Nonconformity enforced by Revs.
7. The Protestant Alliance hold a public meeting to remind the people of the blessings of the Reformation. The Dean of
7. Cannell and Son, of Hardley, hold their annual root show at the Corn Hall.
10. The first quarterly meeting of the Town Council is held at noon, when Major Wilson is re-elected Mayor, and nominates.
12. The B.A.Ds. give a matinee and evening performances of “Peacock’s Holiday,” a farcical comedy, and the comic drama,
W. J.. Rix, W. Beckett, and Coker;. in the
Beckett.. W. S. Rix, and Snoad.
18. A report by Sir A.. Blomfield. A.R.A., on repairs required to the church tower is published. The complete restoration is
20. The first Exhibition of Chrysanthemums is held at the Town Hall, and proves most successful in every respect. The
25. The body of Mr. Laws is interred in the cemetery, the Mayor and Corporation, and the representatives of all the
2. A bazaar is held in aid of the fund for furnishing the Wesleyan minister’s residence, and realizes £53.
3. The trial of A. W. Dixon, began on Tuesday. ends to-day, and the jury find that he was insane when he killed his mother,
5. The Beccles Liberal Association adopt a resolution repudiating Mr. Parnell and expressing unabated confidence in Mr.
8. The Choral Society perform Spohr’s Last Judgement, and achieve a great success.
9. The tradesmen’s prizes are distributed by the Mayor to members of G and H Companies of Rifle Volunteers, of whom Capt.
15. Messrs. H. and J. Read hold their Christmas sale, the highest price obtained is £34 10s.
18. Mr. A. R. Clatworthy is elected on the Burial Board, to fill the place of Mr. Laws, deceased.
20. The distribution of tradesmen’s prizes to No 8 Battery of Artillery Volunteers is made by Major Wilson. who presents
22. The Mayor distributes the prizes anti certificates to the successful students of the Science and Art classes. A satisfactory
26. Miss Gooch is presented with an album by members of “Do Right and Fear Not” Lodge, I.O.R.T.
31. About 200 heads of families are entertained at a substantial meat tea at the Congregational schoolroom, with funds
1. B. Smith is elected Fauconherge Scholar for I891
6. An inquest is held on the body of the infant daughter of Frederick Fairhead, the child having died suddenly owing to
7. Much distress exists, and a number of men call upon the tradesmen and well-to-do residents for relief.
8. The members of the Girls’ Institute are entertained at tea, and a New Year’s present given to each.
10. Skating competitions for money Prizes are held on the river Waveney.
12. A theatrical entertainment is given at St. Mary’s for the benefit of the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society.
17. The members of “Do Right and Fear Not” Lodge, I.O.G.T., arrange a free tea for the unemployed.
21. The annual tea meeting of the Congregational Church is held.
23. The Beccles and Lowestoft ‘ Champion” skaters have a trial of speed on the river Waveney. and W. Belward carries off
23. An opening dinner is held at the White Lion Hotel.
24. A free tea for the children of the unemployed is arranged by “Do Bight arid Fear Not” Lodge. I.O.G.T.
FEBRUARY 1891
5. The members of the Fire Brigade, Corporation employees, and other public servants, are entertained to dinner by the
8. A young man. named Marshall. attempts suicide by jumping into the river while in a state of drunkenness.
11. Pearson and Clements from the Board, and Baker from the National school are elected to Leman scholarships.
18. The second railway dinner is held. Mr C. Smith in the chair.
18. An accident happens at the London road crossing, which a team of four horses is passing over when a goods train dashes
22. The Mayor addresses a letter of complaint to the G.E.R. Company, respecting the want of necessary accommodation for
MARCH 1891
2. A coursing meeting, promoted by the Beccles Fox Terrier Club, takes place at Gillingham.
13. A Confirmation is held at the parish church, and 110 candidates from Beccles are presented to the Bishop.
15. Mrs. R. E. Beckham dies, aged 61.
17, 19 The Suffolk Congregational Union holds its annual meetings at Beccles. The laying of the memorial stone of the
23. Mr. J. Jackson. the Liberal Unionist candidate for North Suffolk, makes his first visit to the town on the occasion of the
27. Special services are held to commemorate the opening of the Martyrs’ Memorial Baptist Chapel, and the six years’ work
31. The Easter Vestry meeting is held, and the desirability of repairing the church tower is discussed. It is resolved to ask the
2. The body of Miss Mary Crowfoot is interred in the family vault in the churchyard. She was one of the last of the few
2. The annual meeting of the Beccics Cricket Club is held
8. The quarterly meeting of the Beccles Band of Mercy is held, over a hundred members being present. Fresh members are
13. The quarterly meeting of the Town Council is held, and it is resolved to grant tenants greater freedom in the use of the
A petiton to the County Council, asking them to declare five miles of roads in the borough to be “main roads’’ is
13. Mr. Judd. the Liberal candidate for the division, gives his lecture. “A Popular Talk on Palestine and Egypt. and what I saw
16. Mrs. Eliza Phillipps is found dead sitting in a chair at her house.
16. A public meeting. convened by the Mayor. is held to consider the repair or restoration of the church tower. A committee is
23. A public meeting addressed by the Hon. P. Stanhope. and Mr. G. White, of Norwich, is held in support of Mr. James Judd,
25. Twelve degrees of frost are registered.
27. A town Bicycle Club is formed; the entrance fee is fixed at 2s. 6d.
28. The quarterly meeting of the Norwich Diocesan Association of Ringers is held. The secretary reports that the association
MAY 1891
4. The White Lion Bowling Green is opened under new management.
Holiday Concert.” Both parts are
8. Some antimacassars in Mr. Brooks’ shop in the New Market accidentally catch fire, but no serious amount of damage
11. The Choral Society give a miscellaneous concert. The soloists are Madame Adeline Paget (soprano) and Mr. A. G.
13. The Artillery Volunteers are inspected by Lord Stradbroke.
13. The Fauconberge Grammar School sports are held.
18. In the English Twenty Club Shoot, Private R. Tilney makes 95 points out of 105 possible.
22. A Unionist meeting is held at the Town Hall. when Mr. James Jackson, the Liberal Unionist candidate, is formally
27. A meeting of the Relief Committee is held, and the amount collected is reported to have been £127 ls.; expenditure, £82
29. Frederick Warnes dies suddenly at Brentwood.
29. A dividend of 9 per cent, on original shares and 8 per cent. on those last issued by the Gas Company is declared.
1. An inquest is held on the body of Mr. Henry Leach, aged 66, who committed suicide by drowning while temporarily insane.
2, 3. The Suffolk and Norfolk Association of Baptist Churches hold their annual meetings at Beccles.
10 At a meeting of the School Board, the report. of H.M. Inspector on the examination of the schools is read. The amount of
13. A grand bazaar, opened by Lady Stradbroke, is held at the Town Hall to raise funds for a new heating apparatus at St.
14. This being Hospital Sunday, the Volunteers attend church in the morning. The offertories throughout the day amount to
19. Corp. H. Tilney wins the championship of Norfolk, Bronze medal of the National RA., and £25 in money prizes at the
The annual meeting of Governors of Beecles Hospital is held at the Council Chamber. The statistical Statement shows 65 in-
27.—The Caxton Athletic Club hold their annual Athletic Sports, which are very successfully conducted.
1.—The first anniversary meeting of the Band of Mercy is held.
8.—The members of the Congregational Church Guild enjoy a trip to Oulton Broad.
A special meeting of members of the Working Men’s Club is held, and a sub-committee is appointed to look out for fresh
13.—fl True1), Loyal Suffolk Ilussars, go through their animual course of musketry. and are entertaitted at supper by the
Private 14. Tilney and Curpl. H. Tilitey represent G and H Coin-panics at the Bisley rifle meeting, which opeits to-day. ~orpl.
14.—Messrs. G. Durrant & Sotts 1101(1 their lamb sale, and about 3,700 lambs are brought to the hammer.
15.—The Congregational Baiiil of Hope treat have a most enjoyable tril) to .Suuthwold by road.
19.—Inaugural services are held by the Primitive Methodists to raise Funds for a new schoolroom.
22.—A festival service by village church choirs is held at the parish church, cofldnCted by Dr. Bates, of Norwich Cathedral.
The Artillery Volunteers are inspected by Lieut.-Col. Shuttle. worth, R.A.
Miss Crowfoot~s Sale of Work for the Delhi Zenana Mission realizes £61 9s. $d.
30.—Tue annual distribution of prizes to Fauconberge scholars takes place. an excellent address being delivered by Mr. W. M.
AUGUST 1891
1.—The Beecles Fire Brigade take a trip to Southwold. and are entertained. together with the officers of the Sonthwold Fire
Aquatic Sports, promoted by the Caxton Athletic Club. are held, 2.—A terrific thunderstorm bursts over the town, deluging the
(i—The Loyal Suffolk Yeomanry hold their annual prize meeting. The challenge cup is won by a team representing B Troop.
12—Beceles Flower Show, fortunate in the weather, proves a grand success. .~ pyrotechnic display is made, and Mr. J. Crisp’s
At a special meeting of the Town Council. the Public Health Acts Ameuduient Act. I 590, is adopted. to come into operation
15.—Corpi. H. ‘I’ilnev receives a trinumphal greeting on his return from the prize meeting of the Suffolk County Rifle
19.—The managers of the National schools and tIme School Board decide to accept the Government fee grant of los. on the
22.—The lice. S. 3’. Parr, Weslcyan circuit minister, preaches his farewell set-muons on appointment to Castletown circuit.
24.—Mr. W. Piper celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of his wedding.
At the quarterly meetitigot dim’ Town Council, an agreement with the t~as Company for public lighting on the same ternis as
SEPTEMBER 1891
1.—It is announced that Mr. J. Jackson, the Liberal Unionist caudmdate for the division, had informed the leaders of his party
2.—A lawn tennis match hetweemi C. Metcalfe’s team and Beccies
3.—A moecting is held to elect officers and comnmittee of the new club formed in connccti’,n with thc Beccles Liberal
Dowsett is elected presulent; Mr. W. F. Spaull. secretary and treasurer.
9.—Mr. C. Smith anul his bride, teachers in the Congregational Sunday school, are presented with an electro-plated biscuit box
11.—A child, named Edgar Sturman, aged 5. dies at the Hospital from lockjaw. coimacquent on injury to the hamud.
12.—The Artillery Volumuteers hold their ammimnal prize shooting. Bomh. Barkhamn makes the higlmest score, t;5
24.—Mr. John Crisp. J.P.. dies, aged 53 years.
A visitor from Lomolon. Mr. llavelammd Mittifie Cornish, who had been yachting. isIrowned while bathing.
28.—At a public fleeting in connection with the Sunday School anniversary and harvest celebration of the Martyrs’ Memorial
30.—The funeral obsoquies of Mr. .T. Crisp are attended by the Mayor and Corporation anI many inhabitants of the towmi
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3.—Mrs. Susan Shreeve Woodward, widow of the late Win. Woodward. dies suddenly at Enfiell Lock. where she is visiting,
6.—The new pathway commimunicating betweemi Raven’s meer and Norrhgate-street is formally opened by the Mayor and
Mrs. Elizabeth Slanmi, aged 32. wife of las. Mann, gardener, comnmnits suicide by th