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ADVERTISEMENT: Edward Buck, wine merchant, Northgate; established 1825
ADVERTISEMENT: Caxton Printing Press: sermons, pamphlets & conditions of sale, catalogues,
sessional, county court & other legal forms
ADVERTISEMENT: A Dixon, bookseller & stationer, printer, bookbinder, just published The
ADVERTISEMENT: William Flower, chemical & drug warehouse, Market Place.
ADVERTISEMENT: CF Parker, grocer & draper; opposite the Church
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ADVERTISEMENT: Kent & Son, ironmongers, tinmen, braziers & gasfitters, Hungate
ADVERTISEMENT; D Soanes, boot & shoe maker, Market Place
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ADVERTISEMENT: Jonathan Read, formerly Durrant, watch & clock maker, jeweller; established
1804; Market Place
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EDUCATION: Boarding & Day Schhol: Smallgate House, Scholastic Duties wll be resumed on 22
who “Begs to remind her pupils that her Annual Soiree will take place on Tuesday 20 January. She
Friends.”
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TO LET: London Road, A Residence to Let with Flower & Fruit Garden, 2 Sitting Rooms, Kitchen
etc & 4 Bedrooms. Apply Thomas Garrod, London Road.
ENTERTAINMENT: Literary Institute; Lecture by AK Hockey on “Recreations & Tastes of
Instrumental Music in Assembly Room. Front Seats 6d, Back Seats 3d.
COUNCIL: The BRIDGE: It was said that the approach to the Bridge was bad & the Lighting & the
pronounced the bridge to be safe, on a boat under the bridge, touching it with an oar, half a barrow
full of plaster fell. He had no idea it was in such a bad condition; but nothing has been done.
in the shape of a Memorial to the Magistrates.
AFGHANISTAN: Nothing has occurred to disturb the position of the British force at Cabul since the
having done much damage. All the fighting men are dispersing to their homes.
IRELAND: The agitation agaist landlords in Ireland continues. On Sunday a meeting was held near
LIQUIDATION Mr Benjamin Brown; paying 4s/- in the £
CHURCH PROMOTION: Rev AC Tracy, formerly Curate, to Rectory of Stapleford, Herts.
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go their rounds with their bread carts, minus scales, with impunity, & the 4lb loaf is very often a
stamped?
Fakenham.
Superintendent.
SCHOOLS: Shrubland House, Station Road. Miss Ecclestone hopes to receive pupils on 27 January.
SCHOOLS: Miss Knapp of Station Road pupils on 20th January.
HOSPITAL: Thankfully acknowledge a gift of two tons of coal by Messrs N Pells & Son.
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completed at cost of £1100 including the site. Next phase to improve interior of church; Tender from
Messrs Calver of Ringsfield accepted.; new staircases, new gallery front, new pulpit, new side
warming apparatus. All the woodwork will be of pitch-pine. The church will probably be lighted
from the roof. The cost will be £1,000.
Service.
Newgate. A room 15ft by 9ft rented by defendant occupied by himself, his brother and wife and their
person only. Room to be occupied by one person only within seven days.
went on to mercantile service, in 1857 obtained a master’s certificate. During the American War he
ran the blockade twice in the “Economist” and he was also connected with the “Galway Steam
times and on the occasion of the loss of the “Senator”, he endured exposure and suffering for five
days and nights in an open boat, withpot provisions of any kind. He was at the Gold Diggings during
CONGREGATIONAL CONCERT by their chapel choir in aid of the Chapel improvements. Mr &
Mrs Corbyn played major part. Pieces by Handel, Mendelssohn and “The last Rose of Summer” etc.
Read Crisp in his place. The master and mistress had fully sustained their character for effiiency, and
they were now aided by a very promising assistant master. Mr JK Garrod was Secretary.
them in a very bad state. Large pieces of stone had fallen out from the arches, and the walls were
cracked and greatly dilapidated.
John Driver, William Huson and Eliza Nunn, must provide proper water supply, (4). Pump in
Ballygate to be removed and well sealed. (5). A roller standing in Old Market removed by occupier in
& 20 August (7) Mr Harper’s new houses [in Hungate] pathway from SW corner of Independen
WANTED Housekeeper, middle aged, experienced for Ladies’ School. Mr Wm Garrard, Waveney
SHOP: Mrs C Atkinson relinquishing business carried on for 20 years, her successor Mr W
Newmarket
TREAT: Workmen at Mr Darby’s brickyards supper at Mr Charlish’s refreshment house.
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present. Programme of music and recitation included a song and dance by a travelling minstrel.
LIQUIDATION: George Kerridge, earthenware dealer. 2s 6d in the pound.
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in, rendered insesible by hitting his head on ice. Two others fell in Woolner & Shadforth. Rescued by
maltster, Whyatt.
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DEATH: John Garnham (died 3 Feb 1879)
BREWERY Dinner: Messrs Worthington catering by Mr Frampton of Britannia Shades. Mr AB
COURT: Isaac Vertigen v George West, brickmaker. Claim £1 15s rent admitted. Earned 15s a week,
paid £7 a year rent and had ten children to support. He must pay 2s a month until next harvest.
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week & 1s 6d afterwards. Left after 5 weeks; not enough food, and too hard work. Took to pay 4s
owing.
Hopson, who has been his employee for 35 years.
ENTERTAINMENT: Australian General Tom Thumb gave performance in Assembly Room.
Works team, newly formed. Norwich won.
George Pike Englandbuilt a new organ for that church, was paid £500 and given the old organ.
direction of HC Walker - in a dilapidated condition. Originally built at west end , was moved in 1859
designed by Mr EW Norman of Norwich and made by Mr Woodroffe. A great part of works replaced
and given a third manual.
was underlet. Fined £1 plus 8s 6d costs. Liable to 10s a day if not obeyed.
RETIREMENT: Mrs Elizabeth Ingram, Station Road, retiring from businesscarried on by her late
ENTERTAINMENT “Mrs Jarley’s Wax Works” for Gorlston church Organ. Very successful, well
attended despite the high cost.
years since the last reassessment was made throughout the town for rates. Some revisions had been
made.
out of sitting room on first floor. Burning soot had fallen down the chimney. Extinguished.
Congrgational Schools. Superintendents: E Masters & JL Kent,; Treasurer W Read; secretary C
ward, who on the night he resigned the post of Superintendent, died.
DROWNING Bungay waterman, James Cossay left wherry at Mr Crisp’s quay [probably by the
to wherry in the dark tripped over rope attaced to a wherry, fell into river and was drowned. Jury said
SANITARY REPORT by EB Crowfoot. Population 5000; Houses 1098. Births 168; Deaths 102.
flushed by cans, so not properly flushed. Proper tank supplied with constant supply of water vital. (2)
family of nine when he came to milk the cow. (3) Systematic attention to sanitary nuisances in town,
street by street Sewer in Northgate completed in 1879.
of the hirers of Corporation marshes serious. Let by public auction. Mr Mayhew: He hoped they had
got over the worst. If not, woe betide all classes connected with agriculture, for another year like the
acted wisely they would keep good sound men as tenants rather than sacrifice them and give to others
advantages which the old ones did not now possess. There was also a grumble about the high cost of
LICENCE; Sun Inn from Mr Buggs to Robert Cock.
COURT: Contaminated water used to wash out vessels by milkmen. Given 2 weeks to improve,
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COUNCIL: Sunday closing of licensed premises. Only five members attended. 4 supported idea.
Petition sent to Parliament from Beccles.
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TO LET: Unfurnishe apartments, WE Mills, Smallgate.
TESTIMONIAL to Superintendent Cole of £10 at Ixworth.
of taxes: R Jarman & J Mullett.
35, a wherryman out of employ, living as a widower with his parents in Blyburgate] were charged
the defendants pleaded guilty, Ward saying he was after eels, and was not aware he was doing
was to prevent trespassing on the Corporation marshes, as the tenants had complained of their
marshes being run over. The defendants had been asked to appear before the committee, and had they
committee at defiance, the matter, it was felt, could not be looked over. The magistrate fined the
defendants 2s 6d each, and 7s 6d costs; cautioning them that if brought up again on a similar charge
lands of Sir Charles Clarke and John Copeman, Esq containing 3a 1r 37p in the occupation of Robert
ELECTION: Mr Everett, Liberal candidate; Lord Rendlesham & Colonel Barne, Conservative
LICENSED VICTUALLERS Chair taken by JP Walton. Agreed unanimously to oppose the closure
ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS: Gun drill under Lieut Walton
will continue to be the resident manager at Becclesr
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In Beccles Mr Worthington resented flour being thrown at his partner Colonel Marshall and attacked
the aggressor. Police escorted Worthington to the Brewery followed by an amused and rather excited
there were 9 ploicemen and 200 demonstrators, and a public lamp in Station Road was smashed
COUNCIL: (1) Bathing Place let to Mr W Smith at £20pa for 5 years; Mr RA King & Mr Tyrell
burial ground (3) Sanitary: bye-laws to require plans of all new buildings to be submitted to Council
(4) Mr Delf of Northgate recently bought two houses there, would be prepared to set them back to
COUNCIL: The Mayor wished to alter the name of the Assembly Room, and as there appeared to be
some legal reasons for a change, it was decided in future to call it “The Town Hall”.
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ADVERTISEMENT: H Lawrance, mineral & soda water manufacturer, Yarmouth & Beccles - in
Gaol Lane. Print showing their Works inside.
Cost £7.
service was conducted by Rev RAJ Suckling, chaplain to the Corps. On return at 1 o’clock a large
WANGFORD UNION Mr Richard French Chirman; WE Crowfoot, Vice Chairman.
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for 14 days hard labour.
SALE: Newly erected Terrace of 5 substantially built white brick and slated Residences & Spacious
LOT 1 House & Corner Shop, occupied by Robert Curtis £25 rental. (withdrawn at £340)
LOT 2: Two residences adjoining, occupied by JH Hall & Wm Sayer £15 rental (not sold)
rental (not sold)
ALSO 50 eligible Plots of valuable Building Land. suitable fo genteel residences, close to the
(Lots 4 & 5 purchased by Mrs Oxborough at £20 each; Lots 6 & 7 by R Stannard at £20 each; Lots 8
9 by T Easter. Remainder withdrawn.)
40 years. Business taken over by WG Cross
CHORAL SOCIETY: between 40 and 50 singers. Mr Livock at the harmonium and conductor. Mrs
Athens”
SALE: by executors of Benjamin Thrower: LOT 1: Freehold Residence & Confectioner’s Shop with
Took under a lease of 4 years at rent of £32.(purchased by Mr RA Took for£540
Robert Freestone and Harriet Baker, quarterly tenants at total of £15. (purchased Edward Ford at
Pupils of Smallgate House under Miss McCulloch put ona Drawing Room Entertainment in the
amusing
QUEEN’S 61st BIRTHDAY celebrated by Rifle Volunteers. !45 officers and men paraded in Old
uniform. Maqjor Crowfoot, Captain Keogh, & Lieuts Robinson & Read
MILTARY BANDS: Artillery Band will play in the east end of the Avenue every Thusday. On
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GAS COMPANY: Chairman WE Crowfoot; Present: WM Crowfot, Waterman, Parker, Ling &
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page 5 missing
DEATH of Mr HJ Kerrison aged 85. Upright, hoourable, kind and considerate in every relation of
SALE: Brick & tiled double cottage between Swines Green and London Road in the occupation of
Robert Houghton and Alfred Elliott at rental of £10 pa; each cottage having front sitting room,
Dowe £155]
LIQUIDATION: Mr C Frampton, publican [of Britannia Shades, 3 Blyburgate]
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TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION: 61 teachers went boating, fishing and picknicked at Fritton. In the
afternoon dancing was attempted, but was given up, the weather being too hot; and the members
ATHLETIC SPORTS, several thousand people present. Refreshments by Mr Potter of the Crown &
Anchor Inn. Tug of war between the Artillery and Rifle Corps. The Riflemen just won the best of
LICENCES: Sun Inn, Mr RA Cock; Star Inn, Mrs Spencer; Queen Victoria, Mr J Girling.
SLAUGHTERING in unlicenced premises. Mr Le Grice slaughtering in Hungate Lane without a
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SALE: by executors of William Meen
Beaumont Villa: a comfortable and well-built residence pleasantly situated on the Londn#on Road
FURNITURE SALE: Surplus furniture of Mrs Loring
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RIFLE VOLUNTEERS; 125 of Beccles contingent joined 85 from Bungay at Shipmeadow for a joint
DEATH: Robert Ward, retired wine merchant, died 3 March 1880.
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LICENCES: Britannia Shades: James Reynolds.
EPITAPH ON MATTHEW TROTT in Aldeby Church: 1658. (in Latin)
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sint/ cineres licet ne violentor, utpote quia/ tu etiam (lector) et cinis es longaeuus vix-/ it plus tamen
alis quam sibi ac si quid/ sobria ac innocua vita si quid sua vel/ suorum pietas porro valuissent, adhuc
Obit XXIX die Maii Anno/ aetatis suae LXXIII / anno incarnationis MDCLVIII / dicta sit Deo gloria
ALSO: Anno Dom. Thomasina uxor Matthei Trott, Generosi de Beccles, sepulta fuit 1 Octob.”
Sunday morning. In many places the fine and promising crops of barley have been crushed to the
ground, matted and twisted as though rolled, and the wheat crop, although less laid, has suffered
CONGREGATIONAL BAZAR in Mr Crisp’s garden. Mr Bezant of Leamington displayed a
telephones. They were connected by two wires 50 yards in length, the telephones placed in an out-
to the mouth, and a conversation would then ensue along the wires, quite audible and distinct
BECCLES REGATTA on Monday.in fine weather
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Spendler for £18 pa, paying quarterly. Did not pay and emptied his house of furniture to avoid
TO LET: Cowkeepers & others: from Michaelmas premises in Newgate now occupied by Mr Robert
CHOIR EXCURSION: for St Michael’s Choir; trip down the river in a wherry, with refreshments
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horses, ponies & camels. Gorgeous Cavalcade of Pictorial Carriages.
BURGLARY Premises of Isaac Green, clothier, Newmarket entered at 3am by a tramp, but he
COUNCIL: SANITARY COMMITTEE: 1) Mr Strathern at the Angel to connect with water
company 2) two grates in passage by Welch’s house be removed and cess-pools filled up. 3) A gutter
COUNCIL: Borough Rate to be 1s 4d in the pound. No rate previously ? or lately. Corporation Land
RAILWAY: Excursion to London: Wednesday 8 Sept, leaving Beccles 5.50 am returnin 6pm
CHORAL SOCIETY: First Rehearsal: Stainer’s “Daughter of Jairus”.
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about with nothing on but his shirt. Police stayed with him all night and conveyed him to lunatic
asylum in the morning. He had been a good workman and steady man.
Complainant stated she met defendant in the yard, who commenced to abuse her. The defendant had
something under her apron, which proved to be a chamber pot. The contents of this defendant threw
Upon that the complainant struck her in return. The defendant’s statement was in complete variance.
She said she was going down the yard and met complainant, who commenced to abuse her and to use
the chamber pot was broken, and she struck complainant with one of the pieces. Defendant further
said that complainant’s children pelted her with the contents of the vessel.
Mills, wife of Mark Mills, publican, [of the Lord Nelson, 29 Northgate] and Mrs Oxborough,
shopkeeper, [perhaps of Long’s Yard] who stated that the complainant was the agressor. Dismissed.
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RETIREMENT of Jonathan Eastaugh from firm of JD Eastaugh & Sons of Lowestoft, Kirkley &
Beccles. Sons take over,
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH REOPENING: Church rebuilt early in 19C had cost £2140 18s 4d
The alterations to the church: many of the side pews on the ground floor were formerly of the old
were exceedingly narrow. The whole interior has now been refurnished with comfortable open
The galleries, which were inconveniently deep and unsightly, have been reconstructed. The gallery
front has a solid and handsome appearance, and is ornamented with arched panels, backed with V-
greater sense of space and air at the end of the church. The pillars supporting the galleries have also
been replaced by new ones of a larger and more ornamental descriptrion.
ones, gracefully arched at the top, and fitted with “Moore’s patent ventilators”. By raising the
windows in the front, the appearance of the building towards the street, as well as in the interior, has
Vestibules, paved with Minton tiles, have been constructed at each front entrance, opening into the
area, with doors panelled with plate glass. New commodious staircases to the galleries have also been
Perhaps the most noticeable improvement in the interior is seen at the end opposite the entrance,
where an apse has been built for a new organ, and for the accommodation of the choir. In front of the
been erected on a platform. The pulpit, which is approached by a staircase on either side, is made of
selected pitch pine wrought into richly moulded panels, relieved with polished walnut pilasters; the
with highly polished oak table and chair.
galleries and area, and which it is hoped will prove effective in ventillation.
interior work necessary for a heating apparatus has also been completed. The whole of the work has
Norwich.
The total cost, including organ and extras, will be about £1,150
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83 Officers & Men, seven absent. ... Battery moved to the Gaol Yard where detachment manned the
64 pounder.
FURNITURE SALE in Blyburgate of late Charles Bobbett: several dozens of port wine, plate, plated
SALE of Residence in Blyburgate [No 33] of Charles Bobbett, with comfortable siting and
SARGEANT ALLEN for widow & chiuldren £ 10s from NCOs & Gunners of Artillery Battery
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CENSUS: 1881: on night of Sunday 3 April.
TO LET: Caxton Arms, Beccles. Apply Steward, Patteson & Finch from 11 Oct.
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Or To Let: 8 roomed Villa with large Garden and Vinery & Stabling. £30
TO BE LET: A House with Garden, Vinery, Stable, Coach House & Offices. Apply CF Parker4
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DROWNED on board the fishing boat Victor in North Sea. Alfred Farrow, 17, of Beccles fell
overboard and was drowned.
her old & trusted servant broke his collar bone. Horse ran on to St Mary’s Road. Stopped by a youth,
Johnson who caught the reins.
Brewers to Henry Thrower of Beccles
DRUNK: William Beane, chimney sweep, abused Margaret Girling, Landlady of the Butchers’
RECTOR’S LETTER: [In connection with a series of letters about Nonconformists & the
Church:”No one can show that the relations of Church and Dissent in this town for the last eight years
Committee & the Town Council “Where the spirit was so good” and “there is mutual respect and
SALE of INGATE LODGE ESTATE:,
intended new Road from Ingate Road to the Railway Station, which will form a new Entrance to the
Town & Railway Station from Lowestoft.
new road, containing Entrance Hal, Dining Room 20ft x 17ft; Drawing Room, Study, Kitchen, Bath
Room, Two Store Rooms, Pantry, Coal House & other Offices. Four airy & pleasant Sleeping Rooms
with Two Vineries near the House, Two large Vineries adjoining Ingate Road, Stable, Coach-House,
& other outbuildings; 7 Piece of Garden Ground well planted with Fruit Trees, bushes & shrub,
LOT 2:
Lot 1 on the EAST side of the New Road [Gosford Road] & abutting the Railwy containing 0a 1r 2p.
LOT 3: A very eligible piece of Building Land containing 13 perches, adjoining Lot 1, having a
frontage of 43ft 6ins on the New Road.
New Road. [W Gill £31]
LOT 5: similar to above having the same contents & frontage [W Gill £32]
LOT 7: similar to above having the same contents & frontage [W Aldous £29]
LOT 9: similar to above having the same contents & frontage [E Masters £31]
LOT 11: similar to above having the same contents & frontage [E Masters£31]
LOT 13: similar to above having the same contents & frontage [J Crisp £29]
LOT 14: similar to above having the same contents & frontage [J Crisp £30]
LOT 16: similar to above having the same contents & frontage [J Crisp £30]
LOT 17: similar to above having the same contents & frontage [J Crisp £30]
LOT 20: similar to above having the same containing 10 perches & frontage of 25ft [ J Crisp £30]
LOT 22: Building Land of 13 perches abutting on the Railway frontage of 33ft [J Crisp £30]
LOT 24: Building Land of 16 perches abutting on the Railway frontage of 33ft [J Crisp £31]
LOT 26: Building Land of 17 perches abutting on the Railway frontage of 33ft [J Crisp £33]
LOT 27: Building Land of 18 perches abutting on the Railway frontage of 33ft [J Crisp £33]
LOT 29: Building Land adjoining containing 27 perches, abutting on Railway & Coal Yard of Mr HL
Robbins, frontage of 60ft [RJ Read £70]
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SALE: Castle Farm: Henry Read retires from Business: 12 Cart Mares & Geldings, Cart Foal, 16
Shorthorn Steers, 6 Milch Cows, 50 Grey-faced Ewe Lambs, 30 pigs, 4 Road & Harvest Wagons, 4
& Seed Drill, Cubitt’s baulk Drill, Root Cutters & pulpers, Horse-Power ChaffEngine & Works, bins,
trughs, iron-fold & rift hurdles, ladders, harness, tools, Dairy & Brewing utensils.
Only single men apply. Pay from 5s to 6s a day
Rev RAJ Suckling, Rector of Barsham has been offered and has accepted the vicarage of St Peter’s,
allusion to the subject in his sermon on Sunday evening, stating that he received it as a direct call
from God, which he must obey at any cost. During his twelve years residence at Barsham, Mr
It is not yet known who will be appointed to the rectory of Barsham, which is in the gift of the present
FLOODS: The heavy rainfall of the last week or ten days has caused a considerable rise in the river
this immediate neighbourhood, as the Norfolk side was recently raised at a cosiderable cost. The
expenditure, however does not seem to have been entirely successful in its object, as all Gillingham
HORSE SALE:: 162 Horses & colts sold. Some reached 45 guineas.
SALE of FURNITURE; The Ship Inn (under a Bill of Sale)
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THE SUPPOSED WIFE MURDER AT BECCLES.
Lowestoft Journal October 1880
Bridge, wan found lying dead in the tap-room, and from the fact that the house had been closed at a
very early hour on the previous evening, and other circumstances, a good deal of excitement was felt
morning, when Alfred Francis, engine driver, in Mr. Darby's employ. who lives next door to the Ship
Inn, said he was in the habit of calling Flowers every morning at six o'clock. On Wednesday morning
here; the poor Old girl lay here dead" Francis then went into the tap-room and saw the deceased
lying on the floor with her head nearly on the threshold of the cellar door, and her feet towards the
but sent his children for a doctor and policeman. He was unable to say whether Flowers and his wife
Hannah Willingham, a young girl who is staying with Francis, said she had often seen the deceased
face in the cellar. Witness lifted her up, and helped her into the bar and sat her on a chair. She
bruises except for an old one in the eye..
Harriet Beane said she had been charwoman to the deceased for eleven years. She described how the
o'clock, they found the doors and windows closed. The witness tapped at the bar window, and then
Flowers put his head out of the window above and told her his wife was in bed. Not feeling satisfied
eleven. She had frequently seen the deceased the worse for drink, and had seen bruises upon her, but
Ward and Sarah Ward, married women also gave evidence, the first as to the deceased's drinking
heard about ten o'clock on Tuesday night. She gave her evidence very reluctantly, and said she
Mr EB Crowfoot, surgeon said he had made an external examination of the body of deceased and also
a post mortem examination. He found bruises on the arm, thigh, left side, and face. On post mortem
four of the lower ones. On the right side eight of the lower ribs were fractured, and he attributed these
injuries to compression in the chest, perhaps by kneeling. He attributed the cause of death to shock,
anoemic condition of the brain, the pale and healthy appearance of the lungs, and the emptiness of the
right side of the heart, all pointed to sudden death. Death probably ensued very quickly after such
heart.
Mr WT McComb, assistant to Messrs Crowfoot, corroborated, and the inquiry was adjourned at this
Flowers was detained in custody.
VERDICT OF THE JURY
Beccles, on Friday, before Mr CW Chaston, coroner. The Chief Constable and the Deputy Chief-
Constable were present; and Mr Dowsett watched the case on behalf of the prisoner Flowers.
Mr Flowers. He went to the Ship Inn on Tuesday night, about six o'clock, when Flowers told him
have her own way." He afterwards heard the deceased make a sort of groaning noise in the bar, the
drink so often that he did not pay any regard to the noise. No one to his knowledge was in the house
drunk. On Wednesday morning at 11, the witness called in at the Ship, and saw Flowers, and said,
"Why, you must have locked up the door as soon as I got out." Flowers replied "Yes, you were the
bed, as Mrs Flowers was the worse for drink, and lying there, it would look very bad for any one to
come in.
deceased, who had at different times complained to her about her husband beating her. Early one
morning between haysol and harvest, the deceased came to her house ans asked witness to take her in
When they got back to the Ship Inn, Flowers did not seem very angry, but they had been quarrelling.
At this stage the enquiry was again adjourned until half-past five o'clock, when Inspector Bardwell
of the girl Willingham and her return on Tuesday night. He had also enquired about Mrs Flower's
state on Tuesday, and her sisters informed him that though she was noisy, she was not shrieking or
The evidence of the witnesses was then read over to them, and signed.
The girl Willingham, recalled, said the deceased did not appear to be in any pain when she assisted
By permission of the Coroner, Mr Dowsett addressed the jury in the prisoner's behalf, after which the
After thirty minutes' consideration, the jury returned a verdict of "Wilful Murder" against James
MAGISTERIAL INQUIRY
Esq. (Chairman), WE Crowfoot, Esq., and the Mayor - on Saturday, and charged with the wilful
murder of his wife, on the 12th October.
The first witness called was Hannah Willingham, aged 19, who repeated the evidence she gave at the
inquest, to the effect that she went into the Ship Inn on Tuesday evening, about six o'clock, and
threshold separating the cellar from the bar. Afterwards she fetched Mrs Beane, the charwoman,
house closed. On tapping at the window, Flowers opened his bedroom window and said Mrs Flower
pick his wife up. The deceased often got drunk, and used to fall about and get bruises.
minutes to six on Tuesday night. He lived next door, but he heard no unusual sound during the night.
The next morning, when he went to call Flowers at ten minutes to six, as was his custom, Flowers
poor old gal is dead, and lay in the bar." The witness went into the bar, and there saw the deceased
lying on the floor, her head near the cellar threshold, and her feet close to a little round table. She had
doctor and the police. He had occasionally heard deceased and the prisoner quarrelling, but he never
saw any blows struck.
Hannah Willingham and Alice Francis came and told her to go down to the Ship, as they believed
Mrs Flowers was dead. She went down, but could not get into the house, and Flowers told hr his wife
Hannah Willingham, recalled, said she thought Mrs Flowers was dead when she left her, as she fell
back in the chair with her eyes and mouth wide open.
external and post mortem examinations he had made. He found a large bruise on the left side, one on
the left thigh, and another on the right thigh. There were also bruises under the eyes, all of which
and eight on the right. The heart presented signs of fatty degeneration; the lungs were healthy; the
were healthy, but the left kidney was undergoing fatty degeneration. He found about 3ozs. of serous
with a layer of coagulated lymph. He was of opinion that death was caused from shock consequent on
fall.
In cross-examination the witness said he noticed no disarrangement of the clothes nor any appearance
the serous fluid on the brain might cause death, coupled with a fall. Deceased was a person peculiarly
liable, from the condition of the brain, to a fit of serous apoplexy. All the injuries might have been
was quite consistent with the theory that she fell from a chair in a fit.
By the Chairman - Violent pressure upon the chest would account for the fracture of the ribs.
and heard a sort of groaning noise in the bar. Flowers told him "My old woman has been drinking
again. She is a high-mettled old woman and will have her own way." The next morning he saw
early closing, said, "I thought it would look very bad for anyone to come in and see my wife in that
state." Flowers was the worse for drink on Tuesday night, but not drunk.
past five, when she saw the deceased lying in the cellar. She was frightened, and went and told
Hannah Willingham. About a quarter past six they went in, and Wi8llingham picked Mrs Flowers up
and eyes were wide open. Afterwards they went for Mrs Beane, because they thought Mrs Flowers
No further evidence was offered, and the prisoner was remanded till Tuesday.
the Jury after an absence of five minutes.]
prisoners only being tried.
COUNCIL; Disposal of sewage. Report by Mr Miller advised part of disposal on the Common & on
proposed that part of the Common should be irrigated. But he thought the Town Clerk would tell
them the Corporation could not do that. It could not take a part of the Common from the Commoners
negatived the idea that the Corporation could get the Common without a special Act of Parliament.
cost a considerable sum of money. His own opinion was with the unfavourable opinion which said
The Council agreed (with the dissension of Councillor Brundell) to use the 40 or 50 acres of Puttock
TO LET; RAVENSMERE: A corner Shop with two glass fronts and House with seven apartments
BECCLES WORKING MEN’S ASOCIATION: Anniversary. in the Town Hall 9was the Assembly
1880
COUNCIL ELECTIONS: No contest: JM Brundell, T Easter, WP Garrod & N Pells renominated.
The London Correspondent of the Norfolk news says: “There is every chance that the subscription to
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work I knew personally little or nothing, but I was much struck by hearing the other day secularist
testimony to his untiring and self denying energy on behalf of the poor in the filthy neighbourhood in
Mahommedan. The man who will voluntarily go and live about the Docks; not visit there
occasionally, but will slav there and die there when he might have a comfortable rural village with a
refreshing to hear that Mr Lowder will have a worthy successor. A gentleman has been found who is
willing to resign a charming country vicarage with good pay and spend the rest of his days in Poplar.
these it might teach anything and the people would be won.
MOVED: Mr AH Livock, Organist at the Parish Church has moved from Station Road to The Leman
ADVERTISEMENT: William George Cross, (late James Mullett) Tailor & Hatter, Ballygate
CONCERT by pupils at the Middle Class College conducted by Mr Hockey, assisted by M Pringg.
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1880
LICENCES: Temporary Transfer: Royal Oak to Robert Rayner; White Swan to Thomas Wright;
MAYOR: Mr Garrod elected Mayor. (in his absence, but later agreed to)
MAYOR’S DINNER.for retiring Mayor J Eastaugh. In the absence of the Mayor, chaired by
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the Marshes were drained, before tar paths were laid, before the Avenue, remembers the Town Pump.
Mayor four times.
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1880
BAPTIST MINISTER: WH Smith from Tenderden in Kent, commenced his pastorate.
COUNCIL: 1. Tenders of Mr Fisk & Mr Spratt for repair of sluice on Little Coommon accepted
3. Six young Swans to be sold at Mr Read’s Sale.
4. Culvert at St Anns Bridge to be continued on North side, parapet 6ft high in a line with the
5. Mr Cowles to repair water troughing at property late occupied by Mr Hockey [44 Northgate]
6. Lighting Swines Green. 66 inhabitants send a memorial of thanks.
1880
ACCIDENT: Robert Plumb of Worlingham sent to Beccles with a horse & van to collect some oil
cake from Messrs Eastaugh’s granary, which is situated at the extreme end of the Quay, just past the
into the river, horse dragged down by weight of cart. Driver stuggled hard for two or three minutes,
widow & six children.
It was stated that he had called “Come on” to the driver & beckoned him on, It was considered to be
James Pitchers, hawker, accused bu Theophilus Flatman, farmer of beating his pony unmercifully
with a stick about 4ft long. Fined 10s 6d.or 14 days hard labour.
auctions at Beccles allowed to go ahead (even though the disease was in Beccles in the London Road
meadow in the occupation of Mr J Forder.)
1880
Choral Society Concert on Thurs 16 Dec: Stainber’s “Daughter of Jairus” (sol part Mrs WM
ENTERTAINMENT: Moonlight Minstrels proceeds to widow of Robert Plumb, drowned.
BOOK: a sequel to the Memoirs of the late RA Suckling, with correspondence in connection with
Primgeniture, to be procured at the Roydon Parsonage. Price 2s.
GLYDES SUFFOLK ALMANACK for 1881 published.
1880
CURATE’S FUND: Rector asks for greater contributions to the fund or one of the Curates will have
to leave.
annoyance. People have been stpped in the public road and money demanded with threats if refused.
RECTOR OF BARSHAM: Rev EP Williams of St Barnabas, Beckenham.
1880
THE YEAR 1880: 1) A good harvest made the outllok more cheerful, but outbreak of foot & mouth
disease a setback.
3) INGATE MISSION: Land has been purchased in Ingate on which to build a parish room in the
Spring.
5) The Bridge: Pronounced safe by Surveyors at Quarter Sessions. “So the bridge remains - a
grievance to all concerned in traffic by river pr road.”
Bobbett, 80; GH Crickmay, 59;
A House with 6 ApartmentsApply S Darby
Wigg, Barnby. Apply JK Garrod
support. Has added a unique Wheat Scourer which takes away the heaviest part of the dross before
entering the three newly placed Star Smutters.
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WORLINGHAM Church: Mr Livock to give recital on the organ in aid of the proposed painted East
TREAT to WORKMEN: Mr Clifford Smith entertained his employees, and a few tradesmen at the
DEATH of CHILD of James Knights, blacksmith. Mr McComb, assistant surgeon said the child died
CHURCH NEW YEAR SERVICES: The religious observance of this season appears to be growing.
At Worlingham service at 7 o’clock. At Barsham, following a custom of several years observance
FEOFFMENT CHARITY by SW Rix. Addition to article previously published on 2 November of Mr
Crowfoot’s address to the Feoffes. “As the primary trusts of the Deed - including those which might
practicalimportance now - including the “anniversary of certain persons.” ... And to keep during that
time a year-mind of John Chener etc, yearly on the feast of SS Peter & Paul in St Michael’s Church ..
deed.
The functionary there stranely called “the Doleman” was, plainly enough “le bellman” whose duty it
ADVERTISEMENT: Notice! The only establishment in Beccles where hair is brushed by Machinery
is Edgar Stebbings, Hair Cutting Rooms, Market Place.
Pay from 5s to 6s a Day.
POSTAL DELIVERIES: By the apointment of another auxillary Postman delivery of letters has been
LIQUIDATION: Edward Bailey, butcher
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THEFT. Some time between during Saturday night, Mr W Berry, shoemaker, London Road, was
yards from his dwelling house, the door being secured by a padlock.
90 were present. Mrs\Spencer of the Star In provided refreshments.
BARSHAM; Letter from Maurice Shelton Suckling about the alienation of the Living by his nephew.
Ritulaism.
BARSHAM: Presentation to Rev RAJ Suckling on leaving Barsham.
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John Ling, of the Red Cow public house, Beccles. Not guilty. Insufficient evidence.
WEATHER: On Wednesday & Thursday there were heavy falls of snow accompanied by sharp
in one direction and Shipmeadow Lock in the other. There being no floods on the marshes, just at
present, skaters are confined to the river for their amusement.
Masters, J Mayhew; Councillors: I Copeman, RS Block, S Darby, T Easter, J Mullett, CP Poll, C
Smith.
belonged to Coucillor Poll’s brother. He had tried to sell the hay, but without success. His tenancy
had finished, but stacks were usually allowed to stay until the following June. . The Town Clerk
2.) The lock to the Soup Kitchen had been broken by the Rifle Band, who had been allowed the room
for skylarking.
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BARSHAM: Unsigned letter supporting the right of the patron of the living to choose a successor on
views of the Rector.
has been transferred.
EDUCATION: Miss Dent ready to receive pupils in English, Latin, French, Painting, Drawing &
CO-OP: Beccles Working Men’s Co-Operative Association, Fair Close. Dividends will be paid on 5
February.
donkey & cart were driven under the stone bridge - which is said not to have happened since 1860.
POLICE COURT: 1.) Order for payment for arrears owed by Richard Golding, labourer, for two
2.) John Leggett & John Howells stealing a pair of skate belonging to William Spear, brazier outside
his shop. Howells found not guilty, Legget fined £1 1s, or 28 days hard labour. The boy said he
3.) Licence of Ship Inn transferred from James Flowers to William Bell
The Caxton Arms from Thomas Wright to Robert Collett
The Royal Oak from John Precious to Thomas Rayner
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TERRIBLE GALE: On Tuesday it rose to nearly a hurricane. The hardiest of people were driven to
snow, which froze as it fell, blocked the streets and roads and made them impassable. The mail cart
was obliged to turn back with the bags.
Mr H Woolner’s bedroom window was blown in, and the room exposed to the full fury of the storm.
suspended, the only line being was that between Beccles and Lowestoft. The Waveney Valley trains
were stopped at Pulham by a heavy snow drift through which it was impossible to make way. A large
days on their journey. The country roads were so blocked, the doctors were unable to make their
On Ellough Hill the snow had accumulated to a depth of ten feet. Very rael has so much snow been
LIQUIDATION: James Lockwood of Beccles, builder.
1881
Read, sen, the Lodge, Beccles
WEATHER: A complete change took place on Wednesday, with rain on Thursday, bringing a rapid
THEATRE: Laurence Smythe’s Dramatic Company played in the Town Hall: Othello on Thursday,
The Merchant of Venice on Friday, Hamlet on Saturday, when there was a full house.
pa.
CO-Op: Sales of £819 - an increase of £263 on the first quarter - a very satisfactory performance for
ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY ROBBERY on Gillingham Dam, but the attacker was not successful.
DEATH of Rev WE Scudamore, aged 67. Rector of Ditchingham for 42 years. He founded an
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restored and enlarged within the last ten years.
Educated at St John’s College, Cambridge he early showed great ability as a scholar; and toughout
he ook his Bachelor’s Degree as ninth wrangler in 1835. He was Warden of the Sisterhood of All
Hallows in the parish. He was the author of many publications, many of them supporting the High
SALE of FURNITURE of William Garrard of Waveney House
1881
at the King’s Head
AND a lean-to brick & tiled Shed adjoining, with Stables & Piggery, let to Mr William Bell;
LOT 2.) Three brick & tiled Dweling Houses, adjoining Lot 1, occupied by James Rouse & Widow
Meadows.
Garden, Fish-house, Sheds, Warehouse & Premises.
SIR CHARLES CLARKE & Lady Clarke have left London for Cannes, intending to spend the spring
EDUCATION: Beccles School Board: The only persons nominated are the retiring members: Messrs
Wm Crowfoot, J Mayhew, FS Rix, H Read & JE Crisp. This is their fourth election without
ACCIDENT: Mr Salter, a farmer, driving down Blyburgate on Friday at one o’clock, when his horse
took fright. Being unable to pull up, he turned its head into Mr Pearce’s Yard, where the animal was
Pearce’s shop window. Mr Salter was not injured.
CHAPEL RECOGNITION SERVICE of Pastor WH Smith at Baptist Church.
1881
Bardwell by footmarks in the snow leading to his house; 28 days Hard Labour.
George Pitchers: in company with Ward in Ravensmere; Norwich Castle for 6 weeks Hard Labour.
EDUCATION: GIRLS’ COOKERY: Letter by JC Buckmaster: The domestic life and health of the
taught to spend her money wisely, and by simple cookery make what she has purchased yield its full
neighbour, with perhaps double the income may be half starved. But if girls are allowed to leave
least idea of how to perform any of these domestic duties without which every home is in danger of
becoming a place of perpetual discomfort and anger.
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The Board School is the place to take the initiative.
DEBTS: I, George Woolnough (late of Waveney Valley Cottages, Lady’s Meadow), will not be
produced by H Palmer of the George & Dragon. About 40 were present, the Chair taken by Mr JM
POSTMISTRESS: Miss ME Ottey has been appointed Postmistress in succession to her mother, Mrs
MARKET TEA: About 80 or 90 farmers and tradesmen were present. Mr FP Lings, agent of Mr
Mr Blyth said he had never seen the agricultural interests in such a bad state as the present time,
which he attributed to bad seasons and extra expenses. One great excess in their expenditure was the
they were of 13 or 14 years of age, and averred that boys of 9 were more useful. Highway Boards
were also condemned.
The country did not supply a quarter sufficient to maintain the people, and had it not not been for the
produce sent from America and other places there must have been a famine. Agriculture would rally
WEATHER: STORM on Saturday night a chimney fell down form Mr Burnham’s House through the
roof of his neighbour, Mr W Godbold., who was fortunately away for the night.
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DEATH of Mr HORSLEY of Horsley & Sons, old-established coach builders. Richard Horsley had
been unwell for some tme and showed consumptive tendencies. He was 48. At his Funeral 59 of his
Rev SCUDAMORE obituary. Born at Wye in Kent, French school in Brussels,a High School in
Edinburgh, then a school at Lichfield. After leaving Cambridge he became a Master at Oakham
SALE of STOCK at Ellough Road Farm by Executors of Henry Wyatt.
1881
SALE of STOCK & FURNITURE: ELLOUGH ROAD:Farming Stock; 4 cows, 2 Calves etc by
SALE of FURNITURE: HUNGATE: Cross Keys: Wiliam Wright (who is giving up housekeeping),
TO BE LET: LONDON ROAD: Small Semi-detached House containing 4 Bedroms & Dressng
Room, Two Sitting Rooms, Kitchen etc. Apply ET Dowson, Geldeston
gathering. The Society was established for the encouragement of domestic servants, and much
interest is shown in it by several ladies of the town and neighbourhood.
mentioned in the boys’ school, but he report is generally unsatisfactory. In the boys’ school 132
children were present; girls’ 112; 111 infants.
1881
CRICKET CLUB: Mr ET Dowson resigned fro Captaincy, Mr EB Crowfoot elected Captain. Mr Ef
Buck resigned as Secretary; Edward Buck took his place.
Fair Maid of Perth.” Mr John Hooker delivered a lecture on “Some Electrical Phenomenon”.
LICENCES: Caxton Arms: temporary licence to Robert S Norman;
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I travelled outside the “Star” Coach, travelling the whole of that 23rd of March 1831 through blinding
dust and cold rain. A ninepenny letter was my precursor; penny postage and electric telegrams beng
quarter past six, giving notice of its approach by a clanging horn and the thunder of heavy wheels
“Accommodation” with its unicorn team, kept up a sort of intercourse with Wst Suffolk.
denying the slandrous charge of undue quietness. In the dark evenings a few oil lamps, fixed to the
Eastward from the New Market was “Blower’s Lane” now Market Street, but not half its present
width; and on its left side the gloomy looking house in which the poet Crabbe had visited, and in
is now the approach to the Railway Station was blocked by the line of Newgate Street. On the site of
the Council-room [now the Glennie Schhol of Dancing] was the ancient timbered “Feoffment
[The Manor House] the picturesquely projecting upper storey, the high-pitched roof, the massive
Beyond the Gaol front, near the White Lion Gardens was a plain field-gate leading into a large
There was no direct access in that direction to the Common; its approaches being by the dirty lane
Railway Station was a meadow ... More pastures, with patches of ozier ground, and parted by peaty
ditches or crooked fences. ...
were undistinguished among broad acres. The old wooden Pound of the Manor was standing in that
direction.
police, macadamized streets, gas lighting public and private ...
The Petty Sessions were held at one of the prncipal inns and the Quarter Sessions in the Town Hall.
The interior of the Parish Church, as I saw it on my first Sunday in Beccles, was in a transition state
between rush-stren floors and the restoration of 1859.
place underneath for the parish fire engines; high unsightly pews; a vast brass chandelier; the pulpit in
the centre of the nave; the vestry at the east end, crested by wooden urns, with gilded imitation of
with a worthy desire to provide more sittings, but with sad disregard of architectural taste.
I think there was no evening service. The church rate was made at Easter as from the beginning. A
again at eight in the evening, the latter probably a vestige of the Norman curew.
It was plain and respectable, with sanded aisles and painted pews. There were three services on
humbler building. The Methodist Chapel was hidden behind houses on the east side of Northgate.
... a meeting for speaking, of which notice was usually given by handbills. ... It was not until 1835
that the present Public Library was established. [this was a different library - not the County Library]
had died away with the fresh memories of Waterloo ... Instead of cheerful military bands, the drowsy
burgesses had to be content with a stray hand organ on the rare visit of a band of French-horn.
at Whitsuntide, the Races in the autumn and the temporary opening of Fisher’s Theatre . They have
been succeeded by athletic sports, reading roms, penny readings and musical entertainments.
present. ... and the free outpourings of the bottle.
A few days after I came to Beccles a great inauguration dinner was gven by the newly chosen
feasting. But I think it was a year or two later that a few choice spirits actually spun out a Portreeve’s
feast from Thursday evening to Saturday morning.
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SALE or TO BE LET: GOSFORD ROAD: Igate Lodge, with Stable, Coach House, Vinery & large
Garden.
came into collision with a horse & cart moving in the opposite direction. No one was hurt. The
RAILWAY: The Great Eastern has decided , owing to the depression in trade, to slightly reduce the
on the movement of cattle.
every house. The enumerators for Beccles will be: AG Love, HW Cutting, AE King, JS Branford,
RW Snell, HW Bellward, JH Sharman, James Bardwell & RW Copeman.
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FAUCONBERGE SCHOOL: JD Kerrich Open Scholarship at Trinty Hall, Cambridge. He is the son
of Captain Kerrich of Geldeston Hall.
LITERARY INSTIUTE: AGM: The Annual subscriptions had fallen. Mr Samuel Parkhouse, the
LORD WAVENEY has left town for his seat in Ireland.
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through the American Gem Company, whose visit to Beccles closes on Easter Saturday. One decided
1881 CENSUS: On 4 April, a good-sized army of people was engagaged in the enumeration. The
spread of education is helping the enumerator greatly, and in many cases where the fathers and
schools are now able to understand.
In our neighbourhood there has been a very satisfactory increase in the population. Twenty years ago
and two hundred - a state of affairs which gave rise to gloomy forebodings. Is Beccles indeed
dwindling down to the condition of the once flourishing Blythburgh? was asked with sadness; and
proverbial “dulness” already produced desertion? Is the process of decay to go unchecked? What are
we doing to arrest its progress and to bring about a revival of our status as “third town in Suffolk”,
questions.
Beccles 1851: 4398;
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the time kept. May I ask, indeed if any time whatever is correctly kept ? Complaints have been
frquent of late on this score, and personally I know of several cases in which persons have lost trains
BECCLES HOSPITAL: Tenders for new Accident Ward to J Clements, architect.
1881
there was an address on “influence” by Mr Jones. Mr AK Hockey presided.
Number of members : 160, an increase of 18. Dividend 2s in the Pound.
Congregational Church.
TOWN COUNCIL: Discussion: Night soil had to be removed by six o’clock in the morning, but cow
Medical Officer: Death Rate above average for this season, principally due to the continuance of the
hopvery cold north east winds.
licences. To be paid an extra 40 gns.
VESTRY MEETING: Read Crisp the Rctor’s Warden; Mr Houghton elected People’s
The Rector suggested that there should be a Parochial Church Council but not approved by the
meeting. Mr Rix said such a Council would prove a hot- bed of dispute.
1881
SCHOOL BOARD: 60 applicants for post of Mistress of the Girls’ School. Miss Emily Brett, of
South
1881
SALE: BALLYGATE: Freehold Residence, Confectioner’s and Earthenware Shop, with suitable
offices & large Garden, now occupied by Mr George Kerridge.
Catalogue number 410. “A very characteristic piece of local scenery”.
upon the plate glass windows of Messrs Kent’s shop. The two windows were smashed but neither
CONCERT by Congrgational Church Choir in aid of the Organ Fund, in the Town Hall. Conductor
supporting some of the choruses on the harmonium. Dr Burnett’s sacred Cantata performed.also
works by Mozart, Stainer, Handel, Mendelssohn etc.
drill the battery marched through the town, headed by the band.
On Sunday the battery attended Worlingham Church. The journey to and from this pretty little
service commenced by singing “Onward, Christian Soldiers”. The prayers were read by the Rector
FORESTER’S ANNIVERSARY: The 22nd anniversary of Court “Pride inthe Forest”in the Red
who praised the Friendly Societies for their work. The Secretary H Woolner had been in office 12
6d a day.
BECCLES FESTIVAL 1814. description of events
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BOWLS: The White Lion Bowling Green opened. Chairman AE King
ROYAL REVIEW of VOLUNTEERS in June at Windsor.
1881
Ferrier, Mr Howell. Mr AH Livock conducted as usual. The hall was quite full, the attendance larger
than any previous concert
had passed through Ingate, when the horse, resenting the discipline its driver thought needful, kicked
its legs over the dashboard. As a result the cart was smashed, but Mr Read was not hurt.
1881
MORMON EMIGRANTS: The scene witnessed on Thursday morning at the Railway Station was a
mournful one in many respects. A party of 18, the lders having embraced the Mormon faith had
order to enter a new life. All the adults in the party associated in any way with religion were
connected with Nonconformity, as Independents, Baptists or Primitive Methodists. I noticed two
LIQUIDATION: Arthur B Worthington & William Julius Marshall, Beccles & Commercial Street,
ORATORIO at the Parish Church on Ascension Day: John Farmer’s “Christ & his Soldiers”,
Cattermole, W Balls, HK Edwards & Reynolds. The organ accompaniment by AH Livock was
NEW INGATE PARISH ROOM erected by the Patron. Rev E Hollond, of Benhall Lodge.The
foundation stone was laid by Miss Francis Harvey of Ingate House. Mr TA Woodroffe & Mr H
It will be of red brick, relieved by black bands, 50ft by 20ft , in the Gothic style of architecture, and
is intended for use chiefly as a Sunday School and for holding services on Sundays and weekdays.
churchyard has long been closed as a burial ground, and it is understood that the number of those
priviledged to be buried there amongst departed relatives has been reduced to one.
“Lady Audley’s Secret”; “East Lynn”, “Lady of Lyons”, “Ticket-of-leave Man”
TO BE LET: A Post Windmill, near Beccles, with House, granary, Stable, Cart Shed & Piggeries, in
TO BE LET: BALLYGATE: House & Shop in Ballygate lately occupied by Mr RS Norman - Apply
D Jude, Beccles.
at his residence at Nottingham on Sunday 12 June
SCHOOL APPOINTMENT of Mr Walter Boyce, St John’s College, Cambridge, for 3 years a Master
SCHOOL APPOINTMENT: Miss MG Pirie, late Mistress under the Board School appointed to the
BANKRUPTCY of AB WORTHINGTON & Marshall, brewers of Beccles & 141 Commercial
property in Beccles, besides public-houses at Yarmouth, Ipswich & other places. Debts include:
N Pells & Son £10; FS Rix £10; Churchwardens £33.
RIFLE BAND to play in the New Market next Friday evening & make a collection for Beccles
FAUCONBERGE SCHOOL: TE Hillier of Trinity Cambridge formerly of this school elected to the
Medical Tancred Exhibition of £100 pa for 7 years.
RM Brown, formerly of the Fauconberge elected to Natural Science Scholarship at Downing College,
OLD MARKET: (LETTER): Will you grant me sufficient space to suggest the planting of a number
here and there about the town, and I think a few trees in the Old Market would have a nice
BATHING PLACE: (LETTER): Some years ago a spot about 300 yards up the river was the only
recognised place for bathing, but it was hampered by a halfpenny fine to reach it, for ferrying across
decided upon making a new bathing place. They purchased property alongside the river, but
unfortunately a bungle was made of the scheme, and the outcome was an old granary fitted up in
learning to swim, but the grand mistake was in ignoring the large number of persons who can swim,
and to whom it is no pleasure to be conined to a small breadth of filthy water.
could not be found for miles around. Until within the last two or three years the ground shelved
gradually down to the middle of the river, which is deep, free from weeds, and suitable in every
dangerous. Only the other morning a lad, trying to swim, got into one of these holes and was nearly
drowned.
years a Congregational Minister at Tichfield, Hants. He became a student at Highbury College, from
whence he came to Beccles to supply the pulpit of that excellent man, Rev Isaac Sloper. Mr Flower
Sloper’s long ministry.
earnestness and wih much success, in the duties of his sacred office and in the furtherance of every
perseverance that the town was indebted for the establishment of the British Schools, which were
During Mr Flower’s ministry the Congregational Chapel (which had been built in 1812) was much
improved and enlarged to accommodate the growing numbers who came to hear him; and what was a
rather than what is called eloquent. If he did not aim at brilliancy in the pulpit, in social life his
conversation was always cheerful and instructive, and not infrequently sparkling with humour.
Religious Tract Society and the Peace Society; and both found in him a judicious and trustworthy as
well as competent expounder of their views and objects.
human pen, To whatever duty he was called he always broughtyears of upright, intelligent, godly,
discreet and earnest walking among us, cannot be adequately summed up by any human pen. To
circumstances of perplexity, he was unruffled and sober; never committing himself, but speaking and
acting with wisdom and sincerity.
Street, London. Liabilities of £24,000. Assets: a brewery, public houses, plant, stock in trade & other
Horsley & Co £10; E Masters £19; EW Hindes £79; JM Brundell £51, GB Angell £2; NW Pels £10;
N Pells & Son £10; FS Rix £10; Churchwardens £33.
1882
ADVERTISEMENT: Mrs C Chase opend Haberdashery, Fancy Drapery & Stationery Business in
ADVERTISEMENT: Samuel Parkhouse, Drapery, reductions. next door to the White Horse.
1882
Watchnight services at the Baptist & Primitive Methodist Chapels
1882
DEATH: Mary Ann Lillistone, spinster.
the Orderly Room of the Artillery Volunteers. More than 70. Had singing & recitations
LIQUIDATION: Edward Alecock of Beccles, watchmaker
1882
Dancng Class & visitors. Dancing was kept up until 5am on Thursday morning. Music supplied by
Mrs Hayes & Mr G Hussey.
1882
COUNCIL: 1) Building in Mr Hockey’s occupation be repaired under Mr Crowfoot’s
superintendence. Work to be done by Fisk & Cutler
but the sewer was not connected to the main sewer and lead nowhere. Action necessary. Raised by
Mr Masters.
Mrs John Darby catering. 26 sat down to dinner, Mr Hallam, foreman in the Chair. After supper
joined by Samuel Darby.
Sacred Baboon captured on the Congo River, There were leopards, hyenas, tigers & lions & huge
dancing bear & two elephants
He had 11 children, eight at home, and three could not dress themselves. One little boy was badly
not do with so many children single-handed, so the little girl was kept at home to prevent him
Fined 2s 6d and were Magistrates very sorry to do this. Newspaper commented: “the Bench seem to
virtue in the “reasonable excuse” permitted under the Act, its plea should carry irresistible force in an
exceptional case of this kind.
resignation of Rev FF Tracy.
DEATH: Mrs John Tracy at home in Exchange Square. Apoplexy killed in three hours from first She
LIQUIDATION: James Moore, butcher, Bridge Street
THEFT: Charles Westhorpe, carter employed by J & JE Crisp, merchants stole sack of corn meal ,
1882
house caught him removing sack. Six weeks hard labour. [The next week further evidence came to
light that WWesthorpe had taken the meal for the company horses in Blyburgate. He was
TO LET: The Larches standing in its own grounds of about one acre, tastefully laid out with flower
gardens, ornamental trees & shrubs. Tennis Ground. In the rear is is profitable kitchen garden planted
The Residence comprises entrance hall, drawing room with glass door opening into a newly erected
conservatory. two kitchens, tradesman’s room, store room, pantry & larder, Good ale & wine cellars
the south entrance of the improving town and borough of Beccles, within ten minutes walk of the
Stabling & Carriage House, etc. are newly erected, and are approached by a private carriage entrance
Rent £75 per annum. Apply JD Eastaugh, The Larches
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gifts of old linen will be most thankfully accepted.
LIQUIDATION: Jonathan Lockwood, carpenter.
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seven sleeping chambers etc, Stable & Chaise House, Large Garden well stocked with fruit trees.
Rent £50. Rev SK Bland.
HOUSEBRAKING: Mrs Gooch’s house in Denmark Road broken into over a weekend when she was
FIRE at the Railway Station in the north end Signal Box. (Newspaper comment:What is wanted is a
seemed to know how to act. Although there was an abundant supply of water within 80 yards, the
liquid mud was played upon the signal-box. When at length the pump was thought of it was found the
hose was not half long enough, and the engine had to be supplied by pails from hand to hand. In
hose was also out of repair, and one man was noticed stopping a leak with a pocket handkerchief. The
building was burnt to the ground.)
1882
TOWN CLOCK: The clock is an old one; but what prevents its being regulated daily, at a fixed hour,
as the Post Office and railway clocks are done? The railway and town times vary very much. Last
CHURCH: The clergy and lay representatives of the Ipswich deanery met to consider whether any
practical measures could be devised to mitigate the growing neglect of public worship on the part of
encouragement of congregational worship in prayer and praise - many persons would be drawn to
church or chapel who now habitually absent themselves.. This non-attendance can be overcome and
NEW RECTOR: Rev John Rowsell, preached his farewell service in Beverley Minster, where for
three years he has been perpetual Curate, and will be instituted to Beccles next Friday and preach at
VESTRY MEETING: Mr Houghton, chirchwarden in the Chair. Overseers: death of Thomas Easter.
FURNITURE SALE: BLYBURGATE:: Sale of Drapery & Haberdashery of Edgar Balls, who is
FURNITURE SALE SMALLGATE:: Jonathan Lockwood, carpenter (in liqidation)
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DEAD GIRL BABY found in the Corporation Cut . Coroner’s enquiry adjourned. [Police could find
no further evidence on 18 April and an open verdict? was recorded]
and low prices. The Americans came in, sold their produce, and cut the English farmer out. But this
year the prospects were better than for 100 years. The wheat looked grand and barley even better. Mr
gave an invitation to visit the Brewery in Beccles. Mr Read, who managed estates sp;oke of the
depression. He had 5 or 6 farms on his hands, and would soon have 1 or 2 more. He hoped they he
NEW RECTOR: The new Rector was welcomed on his arrival at Beccles by train on Saturday
evening by a joyous peal of the bells. On Sunday evening he preached his first sermon. There was a
VESTRY MEETING. Rev Rowsell in the Chair. Read Crisp & Houghton reappointed
Churchwardens. Read Crisp paid tribute to former Rector: “always found him most ready to attend to
TOWN COUNCIL: Sanitary Ctte: 1) Spread Eagle to abate nuisance on pavement arising from want
of a urinal..2) grass in Fair Close Road be taken up and gravel laid. 3) Mr Harmer at the Crown inn to
POOR RATE: A rate of 2s in the pound was made for the half year. £709 for the Guardians; £800 for
WORLINGHAM HALL taken for a lease of 5 years by Mr Frederick Farrer, the well-known
RATIONAL SICK & Burial Society: in Cross Keys. 28 members to dine. Henry Edwards, Secretary
PRIMITIVE METHODIST Band paraded the streets before Services on Sunday evenings. Idlers in
street jostled the band. Las Sunday disorder occurred. Somebody pushed Sampson against Vyse who
Sampson arrested, but the crowd tried to rescue him. Stones thrown at the police, a window of the
chapel broken.
SALE: Property of late Harriet Meen:
planted walled-in garden 1 Rood 2 perches exclusive of the site of the house & buildings [Sold to Mr
LOT 2: Blyburgate: A block of four Tenements occupied by John Copeman, Mrs Green, Mrs
containing 2 roods 14 perches exclusive of site of buildings. [Rental £36-10s] [purchased W Wright
£500]
Yard, Stable, Cow House & Cart Shed, approached from Fen Lane, now occupied by Mr Robert
Page. [£20 Rental] [withdrawn at £525]
with loft over, Cart Shed & Yard occupied by Philip Hayward. [passed over]
LOT 5: Bridge Street: A brick & tiled House & Shop, with Yard & Shed at back, adjoining Lot 4, at
LOT 6: Ballygate: a block of brick & tiled Cottages in three tenements with entrance from
Puddingmoor, in occupation of Alfred Cobb, Edward Weavers & Matilda Spalding. [Rental £12-15s-
POST: Instructions have just been given that in future all rural messengers are to be allowed one
week’s leave of absence in each year. In previous years only town postmen have been granted
CHORAL SOCIETY Concert in the Town Hall [Public Hall]; Soloists: Mrs Marriott, Mrs WM
Crowfoot, JW Meers, assistant organist & AS Kinnell, both of Norwich Cathedral. Mendelssohn,
POLICE COURT: Charles Beales, labourer charged with neglecting to maintain his wife and 3
to 3 months hard labour.
of the rowlocks struck the buttress of the bridge, overturning the boat and the whole of its occupants.
was at hand, they were speedily rescued.
The Volunteers of the town, the Artillery & Rifles met together for the first time under Major
Rev Samuel Smith, curate, in charge of the Mission Church in Ingate given presentation of £26 on
leaving the town.
banks..
BANK HOLIDAY celebrated in the town and there was ageneral exodus to the seaside or elsewhere.
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MB.. From Beccles: RI Metcalfe, MD, EB Crowfoot, MB, W Mc Comb
THEFT: Benjamin Ward, labourer, Beccles, accused of stealing a cabbage worth 3d from Mr
police watched the garden. A policeman heard someone walk in the direction of the cauliflowers, and
then go down to the river. On the way the man turned his face so that the policeman was able to see
gardener to Mr Garrod said the kitchen garden was exposed to the river, and there had been losses of
several things this year.
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FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE two cattle affected at battisford Hall.
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BREWERY: Messrs Tacon, brewers & malsters of Eye have sold their whole concern to a firm of
MAYOR of BECCLES [WM Crowfoot] attended banquet in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion
massive chains.
HOSPITAL FUNDS: To raise money the Artillery Band played in Newmarket on Friday evening &
CHURCH BUILDING SOCIETY: Since the founding of the Society 1893 grants given for new
churches & 5224 for enlargement, rebuilding & rearranging churches.. 1,727,870 new seats in
HT Clowes, FF Edwards, H Brereton, AW Dixon, TP Angell, C Metcalfe, AJ More, LE Williams,
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL CRICKET TEAMS
Wright, C Balding, Wigg, W Balls, DA Soanes, EH Jones,
Swine’s Green to Ellough and on the other by the road from Casle Hill to Ellough.
About 5 acres is occupied by Mr E Masters whose tenancy expires at Michaelmas, and the remainder
acre of which is planted with strawberries. All the Fruit trees and bushes will be included in the sale.
A considerable sum is received annually by the Sale of Sand and Clay from a Pit by the side of the
As Mr P Youngs with his three daughters, was returning home on Wednesday night from a drive in a
four-wheeler, his white mare bolted, and crossed Gillingham dam at a great pace. The occuppants of
defence whatever in the event of the mare taking a turn. Fortunately it kept straight ahead until the
malting gates were reached, just before the bridge. A rein had broken, but Mr Youngs succeeded in
SALE of FURNITURE: in Station Road, 4 Norfolk Terrace: of late Thomas Easter
TO BE LET: Station Road: 4 & 5 Norfolk Terrace, also accommodation Meadow of 1 acre, also
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LIQUIDATION: James Aldred of Beccles, baker
FAUCONBERGE SPEECH DAY: Mr Raven, Headmaster spoke of introducing a class in Chemistry
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teaching.
charged. The Ship raised to £30 p.a: Bell the oiccupier. appeal failed. Crown described as a
LIQUIDATION: Robert Lockwood, general shopkeeper
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Channel Tunnel scheme, and can be only moderately consoled by the fact that the work is
progressing rapidly on the French side.
the window and made off as quickly as he could along Station Road. The Corporal in charge follwed
to where the man formely lodged in Hungate Lane, and found him there, but he refused to return with
SALE: In liquidation: Trustees of Mr James Aldred, baker and confectioner. Household furniture &
baker house fittings.
of artificial pike baits in stock. Geo Stevenson, Birmingham Lamp & Oil Stores, [27] Northgate,
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PUB LICENCE: Application for transfer of licence of unused public house in Horse & Groom Lane
[not used for 5 or 6 years] to premises in course of erection opposite Mr Boutell’s sale meadow, near
53 signatories, including the Rector, Deputy Mayor, Rev J Calvert, Churchwardens Houghton &
Laws & residents of Caxton Road etc opposed. Not granted.
boats, four men in each boat. The Band of G Company, 2nd NRV played a long and varied
On the Quay were steam horses, swing boats and stalls.. These were liberally patronized by the
watching the progress of the competing boats.
cottages on land formerly George Fenn’s without proper drains.. Proceedings to be taken. (3).
Application by Mr Gibbs to build new building in [31] Smallgate 6ins nearer the street than the old
Rents collected of £9 18s 2d. (6) Offer to supply electricity by the Brush Company, 17 August 1882
and light the streets by arc and incandescent lamps. An experimental period of a month would cost
ADVERTISEMENT: William Loades, Newmarket, Locksmith, Bell Hanger, Gas Fitter & Brazier.
FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE at Stradbrooke
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The novel mode of lighting is a great attraction, especially to the country people,m and at night the
Opening of Halesworth Patrick Stead Hospital. Patrick Stead left £26,000 for this on his death in
1869, having lived in Halesworth 27 years. Designed by Henry Hall, architect of London.
Garden & five Glass Houses in [12] Northgate.
2. A Freehold Residence in the Newmarket with Stable & Coach House in Smallgate.
PIKE caught by Mr Balls of London Road weighing 19lbs
ELECTRIC LIGHT:Experimental trial. 6 arc lamps each of 2000 cadle power, to illuminate both
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Road.. The engine etc is in Mr Wiggate’s Yard, Newgate. The novel spectacle attracting a large
number of people.
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ADVERTISEMENT: William Spear, Locksmith, Bellhanger, Gasfitter, late Newmarket, established
18 years. Blyburgate
payment of day boys. Also sanitary problems. Head: method of teaching, arrangement of classes &
hours & discipline. Master to receive between £50 & £100 p.a. and capitation for each boy of £1 to
TO BE LET: House containing parlour, Sitting Room, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, large Garret, good
WILLIAM ALECOCK: Shoeing Forge, Owing to failing health disposed of business to EO Chenery,
FEOFFEES LANDS: Leading article points out that new legislation reqires that all land managed for
WHITE HORSE: Licence to Tom Tandy of Lowestoft.
TO BE LET: Three Villas, Salisbury Place, Station Road, each containing Drawing Room, Dining
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RETIREMENT of Postmistress soon,. Miss Ottey. ... obliging manners & chherful, assiduous
attention to duties. Post Office should be moved to more commodious premises.
imperceptibly growing worse and more dangerous to the traveller for the last few years.
COUNCIL: No contest: FS Rix, S Darby, C Smith. nominated. J Eastaugh has left the town, and T
SALE: Station Road: Two pleasantly situated semi-detached Villa Residences, 1 & 2 Hollyhedge
Villas. Each contains Entrance Hall, Drawing Room with bay window and fitted with Venetian
Kitchen fitted with Cooking Stove, Storeroom, Scullery, fitted with rain water pump, Copper and
sink, with water company’s water laid on, wc, and three bedrooms. The front room is fitted with
Garden, having a separate entrance from the back road.
Substantially erected, white brick front and slated. In the occupaston of Henry Lawrance & William
EARLY CLOSING: On Friday shops should close at 8 pm instead of 9 pm.
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time. Guests: Members & Officers of the Corporation, the Rector & Churchwardens, Ministers of
Corps, auditors, assessors, overseers, guardians, Hospital Committee, Burial Board, School Board,
Crowfoot)..
SALE: Junction of Smallgate & Old Market. Owner: Suggate. [No 36 Smallgate]
smaller Sitting Rooms, six Bedrooms, Dressing Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Wash-house, Coal and two
other Cellars, with Yard & small Garden at back. Coach House & Stable; now occupied by Miss
Sleeping Rooms & three Attics. Occupied by Robert Buck, a quarterly tenant Rent £7 [No 2 Old
ALSO Brick & tiled Cottage containing Sitting Room, Kitchen, Three Bedrooms with Wash-house &
Pump of excellent spring water in Old Market belongs to the property. Water from Waterworks is
Purchased by Nathaniel Shade of Halesworth for £450.
MEETING of INHABITANTS: to consider if it is advisable to invite the Suffolk Agricultural
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LANNER HAWK shot on Beccles Marshes, strayed from Iceland.
YARMOUTH GAZETTE: “The ‘hard-worked’ shop assistants of the lethargic town of Beccles are
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the risk of killing anybody, and trundle a hoop in most of the business establishments without
tripping up a soul. And yet the assistants affirm that they are ‘hard worked’! kicking up their heels
NARROW ESCAPE: William Pitchers, attendant at the Corporation drainage mill, was walking
home by the line in consequence of the marshes being flooded. At 4pm the Yarmouth train came up
70 years of age.
G Company, 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Norfolk Regiment.: The annual distribution of prizes was held
ELECTRIC LIGHT TRIAL: Successful but too exopensive. The cost to run of 15 electric lights
(£320) instead of 80 gas lamps (£120). They were very satisfied with the illumination. Committee set
undertaking which would cost £300 to obtain.
the Association to hold meeting in Beccles.
Alderman Crowfoot, the former Mayor: “There was nothing lukewarm about Alderman Crowfoot;
floods. Needed flood gates at Mutford and to support parliamentary “Flood Prevention Bill”. (4) New
Bridge required at Beccles. (5) The walls supporting the paths on both the north & south sides of
terms (7) Much offensive matter left as a result of the recent floods in Bridge Street & Fen Lane (8)
In the Town trhere were 42 cowkeepers and 222 cows. (9) Salvation Army asked to hire the Town
in earlier years).
BANQUET FOR EX MAYOR: Crowfoot: “ (1). He thought the Council had gained a certain kudos
sleepy and dull and benighted people as was usually supposed. (2) The sewage farm started a few
months agowas likely to prove a success. Although it might not prove a great financial success, it was
largely been cleared off.
The Mayor said it was cheaper to produce electricity from gas than by steam - some consolation to
DEATH OF COWS: Mr James Bullen, copwqkeeper turned out 5 cows & 3 heifers upon a meadow
adjoining his premises in Ravensmere. They all died that afternoon.
Brazier. Fender & Fireirons, 3 Arm-chairs, 5 Birch chairs, Dining Table, Tea Caddy, npair of brass
Bedsteads, 2 Mattresses, Bolsters, Pillows, etc.
Lead Pump etc In the Yard of the Black Boy.
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SUNDAY CLOSING MOVEMENT: In Beccles meeting suppoprted by the Rector and other
Ministers.
Rev AJ Suckling, Vicar of St Peter’s, London Dock.
COUNCIL: Electric Light: decided to abandon application for electricity. If they obtained it the
Lockwood, Old Market
New Incumbent Rev Rowsell instituted at Easter, who has proved to be a kindly and sympathetic
SALVATION ARMY: Like many other places, Beccles has witnessed an attempt to stir “the dry
Bones” on the part of an excrescence of the Salvation Army. The peculiar yet characteristic way in
who value the precept of the Apostle, “Let all things be done decently and in order.” The noise
perambulations in the public thoroughfares provoke much opposition from the rougher classes,
disorder.
It was not until theJustices had shown a determination to maintain the peace by strictly enforcing the
ceased, and the “Salvation” band was allowed to pursue its course unchecked
ELECTRIC LIGHT: The experiment for a month proved the superiority of the lighting, but the
getting 8% interest.
application is being made to the County Councils for the construction of a new BRIDGE.
official timekeeper repaired it at a trifling expense.
substituted with a level crossing. But business of this kind is not easy of accomplishment. Not only
the Railway company, but the Board of Trade have to be consulted.
RIFLE CORPS; The drills were all well attended; and the members - increased to 152 - are generally
THE FREE SCHOOL or LEMAN SCHOOL: Governors to offer scholarships of not more than £5 a
year, and must provide at least £25 for this. In return for the additional advantages afforded as a
A rare MERLIN HAWK was shot at Burgh by Mr C Chase, and has been sent to Mr Tilney for
preservation.
£11,000. Estate left to Anne Elizabeth Shippey.
PARISH CHURCH MAGAZINE to be published every month costing 1d. A Scripture Reader is now
donations.
FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE: Decrease in the number of beasts suffering.
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quit the Royal Oak on 26 December when requested by the Landlord. He arrived about twelve
o’clock, and as he appeared to be the worse for drink witness objected to his coming in. Defendant
most filthy expressions, and was too disorderly that witness had to summon the police. The defendant
This was done after he had put the defendant out of the house. Defendant deliberately thrust his fist
prison for 14 days hard labour.
against were given.
MESSRS DARBY’S BRICKMAKERS upwards of 20 sat down to an excellent dinner provided by
THREE COWS POISONED belonging to Mr James Bullen of Beccles, cowkeeper.
SCIENCE & ART CLASSES. Mr Fraser appointed head master of the ladies’ Art Class held at the
1883
[Jan 30 Mr Fraser came from Clonmel School of Art, Ireland where he had been teaching twenty
years, and which closed on his departure.]
an hour’s enjoyment, to interest and instruct them and the truth that total abstinence from all strong
drink is a safeguard in their early caqreer from temptation and trouble and sorrow, and the way to
FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE NOTICE. Animals may only be moved into Beccles by licence
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coal dealer, [of Blyburgate] who he met in Smallgate about quarter to seven in the evening and
him a push. The defendant complained that he had been round the public houses abusing him.
TOWN COUNCIL: Discussion about Mr Eastaugh’s Granary on the Quay side. Grain damaged by
floods. Could floor be built higher? Proposal defeated.
BECCLES BRIDGE: Alderman Crowfoot said that the Magistrates of both Counties seemed to agree
that it was time a new Bridge was built at Beccles.
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SALE by MORTGAGEES at SWINES GREEN of Double Cottage and productive Garden occupied
by George Soanes & John Hume; ALSO buildings and nearly an acre of Arable Land well adapted
SNOWFALL: Bye-law: The occupier of any premises fronting, adjoining, or abutting any street shall
at least once in every day, Sunday excluded, cleanse the footways and pvements adjoining such
the action taken. Shopkeepers, mindful of their customers, were the first to cleanse their frontages;
private occupiers the last, some of the more influential being particularly remiss. Still some of the
notable exception was Station Road where the paths needed cleaning more than anywhere else. It
does not seem to have occurred to one occupier to use the brush.
Shakespeare’s plays
track and fell over trappig the guard, who was injured.
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READY MONEY for purchases promoted by Co-Operatives now spreading.
Beccles. Treasurer for 20 years.
MARRIED WOMENS’ PROPERTY Amendment Act makes it possible for married womn to own
to obtain.
FARMING: Ten years ago I hired a farm, when farming went well. I paid 35s per coomb for seed
broke the land up deep, and my crops did well for the first five years. Then I was able to pay the rent
at the time in April and October. Then the floods came and rain spoilt the sale of the corn. I had
flooded them. The bullocks became ill from eating the grass, and one died.. The others I kept all
winter, and was obliged to sell at £1 per head less than they cost. That prevented me having any fat
My landlord came just as I began harvest. I met him at twelve o’clock the same day. He told me if I
did not pay by five o’clock that day he would put a distress on the premises. I said “If you wait a
that is what you mean, I must sell off, and I will pay everyone and have some to spare.”
I had all new harness, all new implements, chaff-cutter, and fyeing machine., None of that made half
extra. Now came the pain. The lawyer’s bill was £65, the auctioneer and valuer’s bill £39, and the
I had two prime young cowsdirectly after I took the farm. My wife was proud of them. She went one
arm in two places, which she never recovered from. After a few months lingering she died. So I have
be thankful if any kind friend will help me. I will make myself generally useful. I am now hard up.
My address is John Barber, Kirby Kane, Bungay.
house in Beccles in which it is not permitted.
“I and my children have suffered untold misery, for I am sorry to say my hiusband - at one time free
can always tell in a moment whether he has been losing or winning. If only this shameful gaming
BECCLES BRIDGE The Surveyors of Suffolk (Mr HM Eyton said that the bridge would last many
Mr Brereton, Surveyor for Norfolk said it was structurally sound, but as the approaches were so very
considered the question of building a new bridge more one for the town than either county, and
pointed out the necessity for something being done to improve the approach from Gillingham. It was
MARKET TEA in the King’s Head, Beccles: Mr Beaman said “He could not say much about trade;
in fact the less he said the better. With a few excveptions the trade had been bad; he might say very
nearly all profit;
PRAYERS FOR FINE WEATHER. Long continuance of unfavourable weather following upon the
anxiety to the whole country, - Bishop of Norwich.
NEW STREETS: Why do not the Corporation put up lamps in the new streets? Because the roads are
the roads into good repair, and then ask leave to hand them over to th Corporation, no objection
would probably be offered. Caxton Road isn particular is used by passing traffic. Could not the
DEATH OF MISS OTTEY former postmistress who spent much of her life looking after her ill
mother. She had moved to the Isle of Wight.
to purchase a ticket at Beccles on his journey to Bungay. Fined 5s & 9s 6d costs.
Pells; Guardians: R Block, J Boutell, JK Garrod, H Cunningham, B Woolnough & WR Clarke.
TO LET: Stable & Coach Houses with pump and water, WR Clarke, Twyford House, Exchange
CHURCH A pair of handsome new gates have been erected at the entrance to the south porch of the
parish church. The gates are made of oak and wrought iron, Mr Woodroffe and Mr Delf being jointly
NATIONAL SCHOOLS Mr Ashby, formerly an assistant master at the Priory School, Great
Yarmouth elected Master of the Boys’ School, in place of Mr Balls who is leaving.
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VESTRY MEETING: Balance avalable for the fabric of the church £80. The Churchwardens had
received £14 for a piece of Land known as the Clerk’s Piece. [was it sold? or is it rent?] Read Crisp
had grave doubts of his accepting the office as he had already more work on his hands than he knew
very well how efficiently to accomplish.
JK Garrod appointed in his place.
LITERARY INSTITUTE Mr John Clark resigned from Chairmanship, Mr Thwaites elected.Mr
years; W Flower, Treasurer; JS Blranfod, Librarian. Committee: A Block, MF Buck, TH Pearce, W
Read, HG Read, HB Smith & W Steer.
LANGUAGE: James Beales, bill-poster using bad language in HUNGATE at the Ale Stores.
ever heard. He was not sober. The Inspector said he had had more complaints of his bad language
ASSAULT: on Jacob Borrett, labourer,who was unloading malt, in the employmentv of Messrs
mouth, knocking out one of his teeth, and afterwards dealt him several blows about the head and face.
James Goffin corroborated. Charles Smith, a clerk also gave evidence. He had two previous
SALE IN INGATE: Four Brick built DWELLING HOUSES, with a SHOP and LAND, late Robert
Goldsmith, deceased, near St Anne’s Bridge:
& Shed, Rental £10 5s;
HOUSE occupied by Henry Farrow, Sitting Room & 2 Bedroms, Rental £4 19s 8d.
towards the cost of the Bridge which was expected to cost about £3000. In Norfolk an entirely new
votes to 13.
LIQUIDATION BY ARRANGEMENT: W Woolnough, Beccles, fish merchant
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covering to sheds, for the supply of tares, hay and straw, and for the rght to provide refreshments, at
the Suffolk Agricultural Show at Beccles in June.
the attractions being two fat women, steam horses, swinging boats, shooting galleries, stalls etc.
SUICIDE of George Riches, labourer, aged 58, of Ingate
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Distribution being twice a week.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT STATION Frank Aldous, aged 17, railway lamp cleaner, tried to jump on
Hospital.
REDUCTION IN GAS PRICE: by 6d per 1000 feet. In 1876 6s was charged, noe 4s 6d.
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added. This will increase the value of the ammonical liquor, and to produce from every ton of coal
carbonized about 1000 cubic feet of gas more than at present. Cost will be £1500 to be added to their
EXCURSION TRAIN: On Tuesday evening 150 people from Beccles took the cheap evening
WAVENEY VALLEY BICYCLE CLUB, 20 Members of the Club had a successful supper at King’s
FAUCONBERGE SPORTS DAY held on 9 April.
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labourer, & John George [aged 25, married with no children, lived in Swine’s Green], labourer &
Barrington Copeman, [aged 37, lived in Swine’s Green], married with two children, hay dealer
John Hubbard.. The three men were in the house about 5 o’clock on Thursday. An old man called for
half a pint of beer, which was accidentally knocked off the table, and the handle of the mug was
and he told him to leave the house or he would call the police. The two other defendants also behaved
badly, and he told them to go. They remained, however, drinking other people’s beer, and otherwise
annoyed him for two hours. As they had been previously convicted tey were each fined 18s, incuding
costs, or seven days. Thirteen days allowed.
children] & William Preston, aged 13 [lived in Dacre Place, father a Pressman, family of 5 children]
charged with stealing a purse valued at 6d and half a soverign from Arthur Stimpson, tailor [aged 25,
Frances Stimpson sent her little boy aged 6 with half a sovereign to the Co-op to buy some bacon.
When he came home he had nither purse, money nor bacon. Drew said he had “picked the little boy
it up and changed the half soverign, gave half to Preston, the otherv is at my house.” Thomas
1 May: they were sent to prison for ten days and afterwards to the reformatory at Buxton for five
Joseph Walton, the Mayor presents the Council with a Chain of Office for the Mayor. He was
inspection, after which he put it on, remarking that as he had presented the chain in order that it might
be worn, he presumed the Council would wish him to put it on. (Applause).
Paul’s, and he had the opportunity of seeing a very large number of municipal chains. He did feel it
very desirable that the Mayor of Beccles should be decorated in that way. One Gentleman who sat
comical figure he managed tocut.
the Common.
but the sweeping of the streets and the night soil were carted there and created a great nuisance. The
effort to make it look more like a park. At present it was the receptacle for the rubbish of the town.
Reply: The Common was little else but holes; but the holes made for getting out gravel must be filled
falling into one of those holes. Not long after he saw two ponies galloping in play, and one of them
had afterwards to be shot.
iv) A piece of pavement 30 yards long near Mr Knights, baker in Northgate be raised 4 inches if it
can be done without interfering with the houses.
office. A vote of censure was passed against him, but he was not sacked.
vi) An application from Mr Shade applying for leave to case his house on the Old Market. Agreed. [2
vii) A new large lamp had been put up in the Newmarket by the Gas Company. The Councillors
generally deemed it a success. But would electric lighting be better, even if slightly more expensive?
a vessel for any length of time, and numberless foreign substances can readily be seen in a glass.
One’s temperance views are sorely tried at times owing to the condition of the water.
flag was hoisted on the steeple, and the bells rang out a joyous peal
3 Bedrooms, 2 Attics and range of offices, all used as Warehouses) ALSO a well planted productive
Association under a lease 3 years of which are unexpired. The Garden is occupied by Mr JL
SALE: INGATE: A Block of Four Freehold Tenements with Wheelwright’s Shop in the occupation
of John Spinlove, Clement Dennington, James Turrell & Lydia Balls. Aggregate Rental £32 10s.
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TOWN COUNCIL authorise the lending of the Common to the Agricultural Show on 27th & 28th of
June.
BALLYGATE]
MISS McCulloch is recovering from the sprain she accidentally met with a short time since, and
IN LIQUIDATION: AW Burnham, hatter of Blyburgate.
POLICE COURT: late of Shipmeadow Workhouse and just out of Norwich Castle, where he had
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Constable Caley.in the Court. He refused to take off his hat, and when the constable took it off he
struck him. After his conviction Wright assaulted and kicked Inspector Bardwell in the legs. When in
NEW POST OFFICE: Mr Stephen Thompson, the new Postmaster entered on his duties on 1 June
and moved into his new office, which is next but one to the old office, near the church. It has been
FOXHOUNDS: The Suffolk pack composed of 31 couples, the property of Mr EW Grene, were sold
SALE OF FURNITURE: Newmarket [The Walk] late Miss Otty, late the Post Office.
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of the business. He entered the office in 1823. His father was amongst the first to commence steam
of Northumberland. This led to the business inm Northumberland Court being removed to the present
site, in Duke Street, Stamford Street, whence have emenated some of the most important works
Magazine, which did so much for the cause of cheap, wholesome, and popular literature. The Penny
magazine, it is believed, was the earliest instance of the successful printing of woodcuts by aid of
brother, Mr Gerge Clowes, was ever conspicuous for the interest which he took in the welfare of the
Almshouse. and Orphan Asylum Corporation. the building and subsequent endowment of the
zeal for the comfort of the inmates.
Norwood Cemetery by the members of his family, by about sixty of the employees of the firm, and
by the Secretary of the Printing Trade Charities, and many other friends.+
has gained a First in the Natural Science Tripos.
NEW WATER CART: The Sanitary Authority have just purchased a new wate cart which was out
avoid the complaints of clouds of dust made in all parts of the town.
POLICE COURT: LICENCES
Tom Tandy to sell wine, beer & spirita at the Agriculural Show.
BAPTIST CHURCH: Meeting of Baptist Association: The Beccles Pastor has resigned. Baptised 3,
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INSPECTION of RIFLE VOLUNTEERS by Col Buxton. 130 of al ranks present on parade including
Major WM Crowfoot & Capt Robinson. Congratulated on their Battalion & Company movements.
St Michael’s: £21 12s 10d; Congregational: £12 5s 7d; Baptists £4 2s b 6d; Wesleyan £1 9s 3d;
Primitive Methodists 18s
Ecclesiastical Commission.. Defence was that he was old and ill. He was advised to appoint a Curate
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will be needed. £300 already promised.
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POLICE COURT: Sarah Mills, married woman, living in Dacre Place charged with maliciously
broken a window in the house of Mary Ann Goffin, married woman, who lives on the corner of
insulting or abusing her.
On 2 June she heard some0ne throwing stones at her door at quarter to twelve at night,, and looking
would soon settle her.” A neighbour, Charles Minns corroborated the story. .She said her little boy
did it accidentally, in trying to hit the door. The Bench werre quite satisfied she was guilty of this
She asked for time to pay. “Not a Day” said the Chairma, “Not an hour” said Mr Crisp.
RETIREMENT of MAJOR ALLEZ: He had been Deputy Chief Constable for 40 years, and being
of his duties, he thought it best to apply for superannuation. The Bench thanked him and wished him
a happy retirement.
threatens to murder him if he does not relinquish his salary of £5,000. Joseph Betts, (aged 31)
labourer of Norwich accused. Case to go to Assizes.
did not intend to murder him, but a stop must be put to people sending threatening letters. He was
SALE late William Suggate: LOT 1: A Block of THREE COTTAGES & Gardens in PEDDAR’S
[purchased Mr Nicholson £303]
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STATION ROAD:
BECCLES HOSPITAL. Criticisms that there was an unfair charge made on working men going into
not afford to pay were not charged.
SUFFOLK AGRICULTURAL SHOW Held at BECCLES It was 12 years ago that the Show last
response, but for the importunity and resolution of a few, no invitation would probably have been
be desired.
a holiday appearance.. Fewer Horses than in 1871, but more sheep & cattle.
& Co, The Brewery, Beccles.
merchants
WORKERS’ TREAT 65 men & apprentices employed by Mr Horsley’s Carriage Works started at
Bridge Hotel at 9.30, had breakfast, returning to the Hotel at 2.30 had bountiful lunch & started for
home at 9.30, arriving at 12 midnight.
their funds & £500 from Norfolk. The existing bridge would not be interfered with during the
construction of the new bridge [I think it was], which would start from almost absolute contact with
either side. The width would be 20ft (11ft at present) and the span 70ft.
The outlay would be £2,000 for the bridge, £100 for the architects, compensation claimed by Mr
STRUCK by LIGHTNING: At Beccles there was a storm in the morning on Saturday. Mr Allen,
stonemason was injured by lighning while in his garden in Fen Lane. His neck was scorched, and he
of the day and onm Sunday. On Monday he was much better..
train to Thorpe Station. They had dinner at the George Inn on the Haymarket. Returned home at 9.30.
The Spead Eagle, Northgate to William Martin
The Angel, Ballygate to Henry Oakley
The Fox & Hounds, New Market to James Potter, as manager for executors of Philip Jarman,
FAUCONBERGE SCHOOL Prize Day; Speaker The Rector (dull speech)
DANGEROUS CHARACTER: On Friday a Policeman arrived from Woodbridge to take custody of
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wanted for robbery at Wickhm Market.
7 August: There was insufficient evidence for theft of 7 pairs of boots at Wickham Market.
convicted for 7 years hard labour)
STRAWBERRIES: Very prolific Crop: John Crisp’s gardener 614 pints from land 22yds x 10yds
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GIRLS’ FRIENDLY SOCIETY annual Treat to Kessingland
BAND OF HOPE chilren have Summer Treat to Castle Farm
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BUNGAY RACES revived on Bank Holiday after 27 years. 6 events. Grandstand erected by S Darby
of Beccles for 800 people. 7,000 present. Trains from Norwich, Yarmouth, Ipswich etc. Special train
Licensed Victuallers Stakes
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FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE again broken out in Suffolk near Halesworth.
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BANKRUPTCY LAW changed. Liquidations which are five times more common than Bankrupcies
THE SALVATION ARMY : This little band of religious zealots had rather rough time of it last
week. When they went out on Wednesday & Thursday evenings, they were mobbed and hissed,
the members of the Army found it necessary to secrete themselves until the fury of the mob had spent
itself. Some harsh and uncharitable public comments on the future of certain deceased individuals
Mr Robson; HL Robbins new office in Gosford RoadNew Gas Holder at Gas Works. The plan for a
Agreement with the Gas Co & its Managing Director, CF Parker for supply of gas for next year.
JPs of East Suffolk were in favour of spending money on it, but those of West Suffolk were not
inches taller. This would cost £1,000 more it was understood.
LADIES’ Class for Drill & Calisthesics. Sergt- Major Barkham, RA in Town Hall 12.15 Tuesday 4
CAXTON ATHLETIC SPORTS
NEW HOSPITAL at Norwich opened, a magnificent building, provides bedding accommodation for
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To render the hospital free from any possible risk of disease a quarter of the available space is always
to be kept empty, with the doors and windows open. Munificent gift of £15,000 from the Earl of
SALE FURNITURE: Miss Gammidge who is leaving Beccles, The Walk Household & School
Furniture, 3 Pianos, 12 iron bedsteads, forms, maps etc
measles & hooping-cogh, from which so many children have been suffering. [Reopened 10 Sept]
POLICE COURT:Mark Peat, labourer, disorderly, put out of The Duke pub by the Landlord, Luke
LICENCE TRANSFER: Horse & Groom in New Market to new pub in Caxton Road by Messrs
Morse & Woods. Built recently by TA Woodroffe, cost £500, well worth £15 a year. James Sampson,
inhabitants of Caxton Road, Denmark Road, Avenue Cottages & Waveney Terrace
remarked: “There were persons who drank cold water and liked it above everything. By all means in
pump handle.” (Laughter)
Only allowed with meals.
LICENCE: Britaania Shades, BLYBURGATE: John Harrison, 28 years a soldier. Granted
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THEFT: Henry Cole of Westminster found guilty of entering the Town Clerk’s office (Mr Angell)
when no one was around & stealing a velveteen coat, a clothes brush and pens. He was afterwards
TENDERS for rebuilding the Brick Pinning to the raised Path on the South Side
REDIHAM HALL ESTATE Sale of 440 Oak, Ash & Elm timbers & trees.
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new bridge designs, saying more ornamentation was required. They also wanted it more than 18
inches higher than the old bridge. Nevertheless eventually they agreed to the begrudging terms of
SCHOOL: Miss Gammidge, of the Walk, leaving the Town. Sale of School Furniture etc. 3 Pianos.
EARLY CLOSING: Letter from Secretary of the Early Closing Association, London, noting that
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England and Wales there is a half day holiday..
TROUT put into the Waveney at Ellingham a year ago have attained a considerable size and have
LIQUIDATION James Potter, publican, Beccles. DEividend of 4s 6d in the £.
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substantial dinner.
Knights, cowkeeper. Mrs Knights was agent for a house in which the Lings lived, who had not paid
dislocating her wrist. Mrs Ling was arrested at the Railway Station, gaily bedecked in her finery. She
was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment.
have made it plain that they intend to deal stternly with all personal assaults upon members of the
Salvation Army. Whatever provocation may be given in a general way in the noisy and offensive
wickedness were never so openly displayed as now ...”
Ellen Philpot [aged 18, living in Suffolk Inn in Newgate] with his fist at 8pm in Manor House Lane
Lieut Maria Peters & Lizzie Spalding [aged 21, living in Rook’s Lane] came to her when she fell. She
woman. This man knocked her down & trampled on her. He was not really the worse for drink, but
he had some.
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SALE of FURNITURE: late Mr James Wolltorton. STATION ROAD
St MICHAEL’S HARVEST FESTIVAL: Prayers by Rev JH Raven. Collection £15 2s for District
RUNAWAY HORSE: Mr Brewster of Wrentham sent his son with a load of corn to Mr
Haddingham’s Mill in the London Road. A valuable mare, four years old was put in a stable on its
School, knocking down twelve yards, as well as two large posts. She fell over, but was secured within
a few yards of Mr Raven’s drawing room.
attended the Tea at 6.30pm. Public Meeting 8pm. WM Crowfoot presides. He hopes more of profit
will be devoted to education of the Working Classes. Secretary E Neal reports that in 1880 out of a
increased to £5,600 & the Association paid £854 in dividends, being 2s in the £ to members & 1s to
non-members
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TOWN CLOCK In view of the erratic performances of the town clock, it will not surprise our readers
deceiver, and has been for many years back.
especially those who regard the phrenological science as a species of humbug akin to alchemy, to
Temperance Hotel, Exchange Square. The marvellous accuracy with which he deliniates character
has received abundant testimony. His powers as a lecturer and mimic also appear to be of no mean
daughters may receive valuable advice by submitting the heads of their offspring to Mr Cross’s
inspection.
Old Library Room of the Town Hall every Tuesday & Thursday 8.15 to 9.30 pm, until end of April.
5s
when Beccles concerns arise at the Magistrates’ Court the Mayor should be Chairman of the Bench.
Unlike other towns this does not happen. For instance he knew nothing about a case brought that very
a Commission of the Peace be established for the town chaired by the Mayor..
Aldeman Crowfoot, Deputy Mayor spoke for an amendment. He wished to have the Borough
by the County magistrates if need be. The County Magistrates are willing to reconsider the situation
at their next meeting, and at least one of their number would support the reintroduction of Borugh
The meeting was adjourned until a later date, the proposition having been passed by the casting vote
MAYOR as MAGISTRATE from Samuel Steel [He died in 1908 aged 91] In the Municipal Reform
havin concurrent jurisdiction, while contrariwise the Mayor and other borough magistrates, in those
Sessions (then held weekly) for the county business to be taken first, under the presidency of a county
magistrate; atits conclusion the borogh cases came before the Bench, when as Mayor I invariably
uneasiness in the practice, being in accordance with thelaw.
There can be no question that in the Mayor is vested the right to preside in all borugh cases.
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“So ancient is the town’s existence that even Heinhof, a Swedish poet of the tenth century, in his
ALLEGED ASSAULT on Harry Harmer, aged 13. William French, assistant master at the Board
playground. Harmer was abusive to French and another teacher, Thomas Alexander. Mrs Harmer,
French. Mr Bscal, Headmaster said the boy made no complaint when he spoke to him after the
incident. Case dismissed.
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BECCLES COLLEGE: Matriculation Edinburgh: Ernest W Rahn passed preliminary exams in arts
for medical & science degrees. Distinguished in Latin & French, passed in maths, Greek, mechanics,
MAYOR as MAGISTRATE: The Mayor read a letter written by Alderman Crowfoot to the
Magistrates asking them to confirm that when borough business came up the Mayor would take the
Peace for the town. It was decided that this should not be read at the Meeting.
MAYOR as MAGISTRATE: Statement at the Police Court by the Chairman, WE Crowfoot: “The
the County business. And that the Mayor, if present, takes the Chair, in right of his office, during the
business of the borough business.”
The “Wine at Shop” licence held by CF Parker to Samuel Le Grice
The Britannia Shades, Blyburgate to Robert Bird, Westhall
The Queen’s Head, Newgate to Samuel Carsey.
carrying five tons would be built by 1 April 1884. The new bridge should be ready by 1 August 1884.
woud greatly benefit from trade and lodging those concerned with the bridge. Tenders were to be
SALE of BUSINESS: No 2 The WALK: Mr CF Parker sold Old Established Drapery & Grocery
Business to Mr S Le-Grice, with whom he formerly lived. Has thorough practical knowledge of each
COUNCIL ELECTION: elected: WP Garrod 307; FJ Allen 229; RJ Read 219; JM Brundell 219;
Not elected: NW Pells 173.-
HJ Harvey, J Hunn, E Fairweather, J Kemp, JG Balls, J Youngman, A Fisk, Jeremiah Lockwood, R
Harvey, J Hamon, E Cook, Wm Knights, A Bobbett, WE Mills, WW Woodward, E Jordan, C
Councillor WP Garrod was opposed, he said they already had a Chapel, but he did not know where.
He said he did not wish to interfere with any religious body or sect; but he believed there was more
his was, in the Old Market, and he heard the rough element challenge the religious sect, he might
think as he did that blasphemy overruled the religion, and as such the sooner they died a natural death
DISTRESS LEVIES: Bailiff appointed: Henry William Cutting.
DIPTHERIA OUTBREAK: Several cases in the town & one death has occurred.
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Crowfoot was Deputy Mayor.
Clergy said of the [new] Rector “what they had seen of the Rector had endeared him to them all. He
Beccles - not only belonging to the church, but to other bodies. They discovered in him a simplicity
CURATE formerly of Beccles, Samuel Smith, to be Rector of St Margaret & St Swithin, Norwich
page missing.
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Whitehead, by wilfully knocking at her front door. Inspector said the boy was not brought before
them because he was worse than other boys; but the police had a great deal of complaint about
window smeared with mud. She was not the only one; indeed the complaints were general, and some
Robert Harper, a carpenter, said the boy was dependent on him since the death of his parents. He had
Guilty, fined 3s 6d, but the next boy who might be brought before them on such a charge would be
money.
HENHAM HALL: FESTIVITIES: November 19th was the 21st anniversary of the birth of Viscount
event the Hall was last week the scene of high festivity.
Monday morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, and at Henham, and in the neighbouring
heir to the Henham Hall estate had been drunk in a bumper, though in regular-going and less exciting
times it might scarcely he considered proper to crack the bottle so eatly in the day. But if the bounds
high position in which Earl Stradbroke’s name is held in the county, not only iii his official position
as the representative of the Sovereign, but as a landlord and resident nobleman, the coining of age of
habitants of the county at large.
A deputation representing the town of Haleswoeth had the honour of presenting the first formal
circumstances of Lord Stradbroke having, 73 years ago, been a pupil of His (Mr Cross’s) father, and
having left the latter’s house in January, 1811, to join his regiment. Lord Dunwich returned thanks in
come over. It had been his lot to reside at henham for 56 years, and he believed that during that long
and inspected the numerous and valuable presents which were displayed in theb breakfast room.
token of their love and affection of the young lord. Between 30 and 40 servants assembled in the
36, and a third of 32 years. As the wine was being seved round with which to drink the health of Lord
Dunwich, Lady Stradbroke addressed some kind of observations to the servants, especially to those
The servants of the Household had scarcely left the breakfast room before another deputation entered
representing the Hall works, and the tradesmen of Wangford. they were represented by Mr C
congratulatory address, and intimated that a carved cylindrical writing table, fitted with cabinets on
each side, the centre one fitted up complete as a gun cabinet, was in preparation as a gift from the
remember the time when Lord Stradbroke himself came of age, though he could not recall the
circumstances connected with the celebration. Lord Dunwich, in returning thanks, said it was his
continue to exist. Earl Stradbroke acknowledged the feeling manner in which they had come forward
to show their attachment to his son, who he hoped would prove himself worthy of the good idea that
Shortly after, another deputation visited the Hall. It consisted of a majority of the Guardians of the
Blythburgh Union, of which Lord Stradbroke has been for so many years chairman. Mr White, clerk
by Mr Thomas Lomax, who spoke of Lord Stradbroke as having gained the confidence and respect of
much advantage to the Union. It was much to be hoped that his Lordship’s health might admit of
Lord Dunwich succeedd to his noble inheritance, might he live amongst them to promote the well-
generally felt towards Lord Stradbroke. Lord Stradbroke responded to the kind wishes expressed on
his behalf and that of his son, after which the company partook of luncheon in the handsome and
time, thanked the company for the hearty and sincere congratulations that had been offerred to Lord
Stradbroke and Lord Dunwich; and expressed a sincere hope that her son might prove a worthy
In the evening there was a privte dinner party, incuding Lord Waveney, Lord Rendlesham, Mr
A distribution of beef, plum puddings, and beer to the labourers and cottagers and their wives
Dunwich.
he is the captain. There were great rejoicngs at Southwold, and a huge bonfire blazed on the Common
in honour of the occasion. After the dinner a handsome epergne of cut glass on an electro and gilt
On Tuesday the Magistrates of the county and the tenants of Lord and Lady Stradbroke, were
entertained at a princely banquet, in the temporary ballroom erected on the lawn at the side of the
Lord Stradboke commenced his career by assisting to hurl back on the French soil the invading hosts,
and in driving them over the Pyrenees after they got there. when crossing the Pyrenees a soldier by
Lord Stradbrooke took it up, and carried it safely through. Accident alone prevented him being
present at Waterloo. After passing through such stirring scenes, their noble host settled down to the
his great object had been to select gentlemen of ability, character, and good business habits to
undertake the arduous duties of magistrate in Suffolk.
labourers and workmen were on that afternoon entertained at a meat tea, Mr thurton gave his
celebrated “Old Folks” entertainment and created great amusement.During the repast the band of the
the ladies Rous, were present. Each guest had placed before him a silk banneret, on a gilt pole,
For Thursday evening Lord and Lady Stradbroke issued invitations for a county ball and entertained a
and Mrs Crowfoot, Col Barne, Mp, Mrs Bence & party, Mr Crowfoot.... The Ballroom was a brilliant
together with buffet and supper rooms, was elegantly decorated. Dancing was commenced about 10
o’clock. Corti’s band was engaged. Supper was served in the Ball-room of the mansion, and was of a
On Friday evening there was a second ball for the servants and tradesmen, and on Saturday the school
children and children from the Blything Union Workhouse were bountifully entertained. During the
Carlton estates, and thus every class of society has shared in the rejoicings, which will be a
memorable event in local history.
guilty of beating his wife, Emily. She said he came home about 2pm, and began using bad language.
She talked to him and begged him to leave off; but he took up a brush and struck her. On the previous
times. He was committed to gaol in Norwich Castle for a week..
SALE: [24] NEWMARKET: Freehold Greengrocer’s Shop with Fruit Room over in the occupation
Benjamin Barber Balls a yearly tenant at £5 Rent pa. [purchased Mr D Jude £78.]
SOUP KITCHEN: Last year 18,374 pints of soup distriubuted. Mr Copeman undertook to attend the
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was asked to find assistance on Fridays.
that maintained a standard of excellence. The principal attraction was the singing of Miss Luckett,
sweet soprano voice, of wide compass, and perfectly under control. Mr AH Livock was the
accompaniest.
Kerridge. Song “Golden Love” (Welligs) by Miss Marie Luckett. Piano solo, Scherzo Trio, March,
Allegro” (sonata in Ab) (Beethoven) Miss Kerridge. Piano duet from “Rip Van Winkle” (Liebech)
measles, whooping cough and dipthereia, which have prevailed in the town for six months
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ARTILLERY BAND will give a Promenade Concer on Thursday & Saturday evenings at 10pm. On
Selections from “Patience” (Sullivan) & a Waltz by Strauss.
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BECCLES BRIDGE: The tenders exceeded the amount contemplated, no tender was accepted. It is
proposed to amend the plans, with a view to reducing the cost which would otherwise be incurred for
COUNCIL MEETING: Northgate Brewery: Mr Harwood wished to sell some land at the Brewery to
the Council at the corner of Northgate & Bridge Street to improve the approach to the new Bridge. It
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EDUCATION: Mrs Hayes hopes to receive her pupils on Monday, 15 January. Northgate
EDUCATION: Miss Ecclestone, Norfolk House, Station Road hopes to receive her pupils on
EDUCATION: Belmont House, School for Young Ladies. Home comforts, Moderate Terms. Lady
Principal. School work will be resumed 23 January
view to the Pastorate.
CRICKET; Decided to engage a Professional Bowler, to be shared with the Fauconberge School &
ACCIDENT: Wiliam Beckett, carpenter, working at Kirkley, mounting to the roof he had got one
foot on a joist, the other on the scaffolding, when he overbalanced & fell turning over two or three
CLOWES PRINTERS. Two column history of William Clowes & printing. Born 1779 etc.
QUARTER SESSIONS: Beccles BRIDGE: County Surveyor HM Eyton Balance equird £476-7s-5d
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on completion of the Bridge.
years. He attained the good old age of 79 years, and was as usual visiting his parishioners on the 11th
Benjamin Leupolt was born at Reichenau in Saxony, October 21st, 1805, the day on which Nelson