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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.
1883
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.
1883
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
1883
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
ordained by Bishop Blomfield, 1831, and a little later sailed in the same vessel as Daniel Wilson,
Bishop of Calcutta, who in writing home wrote “Leupolt bids fair to be a second Schwartz.” In 1833
for Lucknow, via Allahabad, Cawnpore, and Oude: and on January 18th, 1870 he received the Duke
of Edinburgh at Benares, when accompanied by Lord Mayo, he visited the Mission Station there. Mr
froticepiece being a portrait of the author. The funeral on Friday was, by request, a quiet one;
nevertheless a large number of the villagers attended, and from their demeanour it was evident that
pastor. Several clergymen and gentlemen from adjacent parishes also attended, and the loss of the
Brampton parihioners will be shared by a large circle of friends, the deceased gentleman having by
contact.
EDUCATION: Day School for Young Ladies. Miss Aggas, Smallgate, will be happy to receive her
EDUCATION: FAUCONBERGE SCHOOL: GR Dampier, Schola elect of Charterhouse School
gained the Fauconberge Scholarship for 1885.
1094 tons of coal carbonised. 9,446,800 cubic ft of gas made, 7,725,500 ft sold. Length of mains four
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: Rev J Calvert presided. Death of M Mayhew. Sunday School
Disrtrict, succeeded as Secretary by Mr C Chase assisted by JE Kent.
Riches, with a catapult.. Fined 1s.
COUNCIL: WP Garrod to be Alderman in place of Joseph Mayhew, wo has died.
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DINNER to RAILWAYMEN: 38 had Dinner at the Star.
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL. Lecture & Tea for 70.
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in 1884. Praise had been given to the improvement in the teaching since he left.
SALE of FURNITURE: Bridge House, Gillingham of late Samuel Darby.
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thanked on behalf of the Choir.
CONGREGATIONAL Total Abstinence Association Meeting.
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illustrated with a number of very beautiful dissolving views. It took the form of gospel narrative with
racy and solemn cmment.
elementary, or educated at home. 39 candidates successful from Becles College, four being placed in
the First Class. They gained more certificates than any other school in the Diocese.
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WORKING MEN’S CLUB an entertainment was held in their room before a large audience. Mr
PIKE FISHING: The best catch in on wekk; 56 cught, the heaviest of 8 lbs.
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cast (14 were worthless)
Maltster’s Arms, Bridge Street to HC Cowles;
Black Boy, Blyburgate to Mary Eliott, widow of former occupier;
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BECCLES LIBERAL ASSOCIATION: Address by Mr Tomkins of Great Yarmouth on “Liberalism:
Its past achievements and future policy.”
Woolnough, G Yallop, C Hadingham, W Read & FJ Dowsett etc
SALE: Newly erected Cottage Residence, with white brick Front & Slate Roof in Fair Close Road, a
Back Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms. In the Yard a soft water tank & two boarded buildings used for trade
purposes. Small front Garden.
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TO LET: BATHING PLACE & Dwelling for 5 Years.
CHURCH CURATE’S FUND: Sermon raised £14-6s-6d
Because, as I take it, almost everyone acknowledges that the interior, though noble from its size and
proprtions, looks bare and cold from the absence of ornament or colour, there being a large extent of
The desired end would be far better attained by placing stained glass in the East window.
March Plots of Freehold Building Land, within a few minutes’ walk of the Town.
LOT 1: Plot with Frontage of 36ft Depth 120ft [Purchased EW Hindes £54
LOT 3: Plot with Frontage of 18ft Depth 121ft adjoining Lot 2
LOT 4: Plot with Frontage of 18ft Depth 124ft adjoining Lot 3
LOT 6: Plot with Frontage of 18ft Depth 130ft adjoining Lot 5
LOT 7: Plot with Frontage of 46ft 6 ins Depth 132ft adjoining Lot 6
There were no offers for the other Plots.
Read.
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TRAVELLER: On Friday evening a “gentleman”, quite the masher in appearance, called at the
supplied with board and lodgings till Monday, as he was doing business in this district. He was made
as comfortable as possible, and seemed to have a religious turn ofr mind, as he attended the Parish
About ten o’clock on Monday morning our Traveller asked for his bill, and having carefully looked at
it, he remarked he had no less change than a £5 note, but was going to the Post Office and would get
determined to keep an eye on the traveller’s track, and accordingly followed at a distance, watching
him into the Post Office. While in there Mr Charlish walked into the Churchyard, and somehow or
The man is about 5ft 6ins in height, of fair complection with a light moustache, no whiskers, and
wearing a light overcoat, and black felt hat: age 28 or 30.
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ADVERTISEMENT: Genuine Boot Stores, Exchange Square, (late Joseph Mayhew) CT
Field.offering medium & high class Boots & Shoes
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THEFT: Henry Holland, carter, found guilty of stealing a bag of Pollard, valued at 6s from Charles
Haddingham, miller. He received 200 sacks of pollard at the Station. 100 were to be delivered to the
Caxton Arms put one of the sacks into Thomas Brooke’s cart. Given six weeks hard labour.
1885
EDUCATION SUCCESS: GE Badeley of the Fauconberge School elected to sub-sizarship at Trinity
FIRE at Red Cow, Public House in Ingate, occupied by Mr Hubbard. Soon put out.
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ordinary chiming
VOLUNTEERS: No 7 Battery 1st Norfolk Artillery Volunteers. The 32 pounder 40cwt gun used for
cwt gun. The gun just returned has had upwards of 17 years’ service in Bccles, and until its removal
to the old Gaol yard within a few years stood on the Common at the top of the Avenue.
soon after its establishment in 1868. Presented by Sgt-Maj Cocks.
NEW CHARITY set up by Mr Russell in memory of his wife, whose family, the Loynses, [Printers
20 deserving parishioners, without religious distinction.
VESTRY MEETING: Churchwardens re-elected: Mr Houghton (who had served for more than 21
DIED: Mr HJ Scot of the firm Scott & Sons. Had been to Yarmouth & Norwich, ill for 5 days. He
had been in business in the Town for nearly 40 years. In 1856 he was elected to the Council and
from which such great benefits have been derived to this Borough. He was a Freemason and was
several times Grand Master.
Freehold Land Society.
transfer of Licence to Crown & Anchor. Told he must find a Licencee for George & Dragon frst. He
BRIDGE STRET Improvements: The Council had received a communication from the owner of the
PLANS CONSIDERED: 1.) Houses near Caxton Road by EW Hindes, provided a constant water
supply for the flushing of WCs is provided. 2.) Houses near the Gas Works by JE Symonds. Referred
Plans for new Granary for Mr Robins approved. 5.) Six houses in Denmark Road for Mr Read Crisp
approved if the party walls are carried up to the roof. 6.) Two houses by Clement Smith near Caxton
EDUCATION: Miss McCulloch (with assistance) will resume her Academy for Young Gentlemen in
POOR RATE: 1s/10d in £.rasing £1573.
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was stoned by a party of young men, injuring several including the driver.
rather than burn off surplus gas in daylight hours.
MARSH LETTING: 62 acres let for 8 years raised £179-10s (comared to £141 previously; & 129
RECTOR Thanks for Easter Offering of £31-10s [by 1891 it was £151]
PRESENTATION to Miss Pells who played the Harmonium in the Baptist Church of a Lady’s
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ALDIS WRIGHT: The Revised Old Testament when presented to the Lower House of Convocation -
Paid tribute to by Bishop of Winchester “The Preface was drawn up by one to whom we owe a great
and the help he gave us was of the most valuable character.” The Bishop of Bath & Wels: “.. his great
industry and his inventive and ingenoius mind, were f the greatest service to us. I can recollect
knowledge and skill came to the rescue.”
EDUCATION: FAUCONBERGE School Athletic Sports
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EDUCATION: BOARD SCHOOL: Miss Elen Coe of Downham Market appointed assistant
Mistressof the Infant School at £40 a year.
11s-10d an acre compared with £1-15s last year.
Business with Messrs Dowson of Geldeston, but for the last 35 years was connected with Messrs
deacon.). He retired through illness earlier in 1885.
from London University.
BAND of HOPE: Under Presidency of Thomas Laws, 76 years of age, who has been a total abstainer
MARRIAGE of Miss Emily Crabbe, only surviving child of Rev George Crabbe in St Michael’s,
Beccles to Rev Clennel Rivett-Carnac, Vicar of Tong, Shropshire. She was given away by her cousin,
RECTOR returned from Holiday after 8 weeks, extended because of illness in his family.
CRICKET PROFESSIONAL arrives, Mr Isaac Watkinson from Nottingham.
1885
King, CF Parker, H Read, W Read, WH Tacon, JP Walton.. Dividend of 8%
CONGREGATIONAL PRESENTATION to Mr W Read of an American Organ in commemoration
those he knew in the Church over the last 54 years.
CONSERVATIVE ELECTION Address by Col Bagot-Chester
1885
elected a Scholarship at Cheltenham College,.
MARRIAGE of Rev A Hitchcock, curate, in Romford to Miss Eleanor Surridge.
1885
Smallgate. Containing: Basement: Large Beer, Wine & Coal Cellars. Ground Floor: Entrance Hall,
Floor: Two Front Sitting Rooms (with sliding partitions) together about 30ft x 16ft 9ins, Bow
the house are harness rooms, wood house, Granary, bottling room and warehouse.
& thence for a term of NineYears.
brewers, Norwich at rental of £78 pa. The Stabling, Coach houses & Bowling Green remain in the
SUFFOLK AGRICULTURAL SHOW at Sudbury.
HOSPITAL SUNDAY:The Artillery & Rifle Corps attended the Parish Church in the mornig. The
1885
a similar duty in the Old Market. On leaving Church the Artillery Corps was dismissed in the Station
£19-11s-9d.
six guns were mounted at at the North Battery and some good practice made. Afterwards they were
THE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS met at 4 p on Saturday and had a drill in outpost duty. Major Crowfot
& Capt John Read were present & the junior officers Lieut Angell & William Read, paraded in
DIED: Quartermaster-Sergeant Mendham, aged 43 of the Rifle Vounteers, from paralysis. He was a
good shot and obtained a great many prizes at the County Association meetings. He had served for 21
INQUEST on James Samuel Cole, aged 55, ostler at the Black Boy Inn. Samuel Pipe, hay cutter of
Beccles: He was loading a waggon with straw with Cole on the meadow of the Pub. Cole was on top
straw and died within a quarter of an hour. Accidental death recorded.
SALE: by executors of late Samuel Tovell by H & J Read.
Room, Kitchen, Back Kitchen & Four Bedrooms & Garden 0a 1r 6p altogether. [Withdrawn £260]
LOT 2: Small Residence in Ravensmere [No 40] adjoining Lot 1 containing Entrance Hall, Parlour,
containing 31 p, occupied by John Browne, a quarterly tenant. Annual Rent £10-10s
[purchased by Charles Barker of Barnby for £175]]
occupied by Miss H Stammers, a yearly tenant, £10-5s [purchased W Aldis Wright £230]
Tithe Map for £472-14s-4d
£183-5s-7d
10s each for drinking in prohibited hours on a Sunday in the Marlborough Inn at Weston.
POLICE COURT: Samuel Carsey, Landlord of the Queen’s Head, Newgate fined £2-2s for opening
visits made via the back door.
ELECTION: LIBERAL Candidate Sir Saville Crossley introduced & speaks at Beccles
1885
Martin
RAILWAY BOOKSTALL. Mr W Smith who has worked the Bookstall when it opened has been
HOSPITAL AGM John Crisp & Rev J Calvert elected on Committee in place of E Masters & the
Rector. also re-elected: Messrs R Dashwood , ET Dowson, WB Easter & TR West.
Calvert. Congregational Minister) Why were people not informed of this first? Why should the
Rector be an ex-officio member & not other denominations in the Town?
Hospital management.
HOSPITAL;: Long letter from Rev Calvert justifying his opposition to the Rectoor being an ex-
ACCIDENT: Young Henry Wolner in the employ of Mr Chenery, blacksmith, taking back a
was thrown opposite the Independent Chapel. The horse apparently fell on him and he was carried to
LICENCES: Caxton Arms to Benjamin Revell; Crown & Anchor to Robert S Norman; Crown to
POLICE COURT: Fined for drinking out of hours on Sunday in Queen’s beerhouse: Henry E
Chilvers, Robert Lay sen, Charles Brady, William Davy, Arthur Downing, Robert Larke junior,
Arthur Leggett, John Howell, William Woolnough (he said he only took some mackerel to the house,
which Casey, the Landlord had bought of him on Saturday night, but no witnesses, fined 10s) James
highway & did not enter the house. All fined
LOT 1 Substantial brick & Tiled Family Residence in [61, Kilbrack House] Blyburgate.with good
occupied by the Proprietor, containg about 1 acre. (withdrawn at £1,000)
Road], admirably adapted for building purposes, now occupied by Mr Isaiah Copeman, butcher,
whose tenancy will expire at Michaelmas next. (3a 1r 1p; withdrawn £550)
acre, having a frontage of 124ft, rendering it well adapted to building purposes. (withdrawn with Lot
1)
1885
1885
EDUCATION: BOARD SCHOOL: The salary f the Master to be raised to £120.
ANGLING CLUB Competition: 37 members went down the river in 19 boats. 32lbs of fish caught by
HAY STACK FIRE: Two belonging to Council burnt valued at £20 in the Plantation on the
Common.
sand slip occurred burying James Grice & Fred Walker. Walker was soon got out, but Grice was
buried in several feet of soil. In half an hour he was brought out alive, but severely bruised by the
ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS Annual Inspection on the Common. Good Drill, follwed by Gun Drill
in the Gaol Yard.
1885
SS JEANIE HOPE left Beccles on Tuesday, 14 July, for London and left on return voyage to
ACCIDENT A young man Named Joseph Ward, was racing along the Avenue on his bicycle on
and his nose smashed almost level to his face.
Music, successful in higher Exam for Piano, Trinity College London. Registered as a Certificated
pianist. Prepared By Mr AH Livock.
meadow adjoining for their use. Ended with Service in Worlingham Church.
PRESENTATION to the MAYOR (Clifford Smith, Esq.)of a silver cradle to commemorate the birth
high, very handsomely chased and embossed
SALE:
Robert Francis, Commercial Traveller to Messrs Morgans, brewers, Norwich - this is exclusive of
Stabling, Coach House & Bowling Green, which remain in possession of James Miles, the present
OPEN AIR TEMPERANCE MEETING: held on the Common. The weather being favourable, a
large number of people gathered together, well representing the various societies of the town. Rev
gave him in being present at their first united meeting. After a very earnest and pointed address by Mr
Palmer of Wrentham, Rev Hooke, Rector of Clopton, spoke at some length in his usual popular style.
by joining one of the societies now established. Rev J Rowsell, in a vigorous and effective manner,
done on the principles of total abstinence. The different speakers were listened to with great attention,
DEATH of the PARISH CLERK A familiar figure has been removed by the death of William
many years, having been appointed deputy to his father as long ago as 1847. It was on the 1st of
April, 1850, his father being then dead, that he was nominated parish clerk by Rev Dr Owen. He lived
Rector, photographs of whom were treasured on the walls of deceased’s residence. Bobbett was born
in January, 1802, and was apprenticed to a cabinet maker, and being a handy craftsman his services
until Sunday, July 5th, after which he w2as cnfined to his bed. His comportment was invariably
is of comparatively recent date that he discontinued the loud and long-drawn response which the
The clerkship of this parish has been held by the Bobbett family for more than a century, Ezra
SHOOTING MEETING at WIMBLEDON; On Wednesday, Private Tilney, Beccles made the
excellent score of 34 for the “Hilman” Prize, in seven shots at 200 yards, kneeling or standing, and
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: THE PROPOSED REREDOS: - a Letter:
“As there is to be a meeting this week to consider the advisability of having a Reredos, some of your
1, Whether it be true that the architect drew the plan before he had ever seen the church?
2. Whether it be not in the worst style of the Early English Perpendicular?
4. Whether, if it be decided to have a Roman Catholic Baldichino as a Reredos or High Altar, we be
also to have a Monstrance and the Host beneath it?
Meeting held in the Rectory Room. The Rector presided.. Proposed by WM Crowfoot, seconded by
Mr Thwaites that That a fund be set up soliciting contributions towards both reredos & window,
Reredos were considered too expensive.
CAXTON ESTATE ballotting by Ipswich & Suffolk Freehold Land Society. It was 26 years since
investment., A good road had been constructed and ample drainage provided. Interest at 5% should
Details of purchasers of each of 42 Plots given.
1885
the trade of the town, took place on Saturday morning after a long illness, at the age of 69.
Dixon. Not being possessed of a great amount of capital he had to struggle hard at first, but economy
and active business capacity gave him the turn in good time and he prospered. Twenty-eight years
expectations, and conducted by him with vigour and some literary ability the circle of its readers soon
widened beyond the limits of the towns mentioned. It survives in this journal.
and about 18 years ago he built larger and more convenient premises in Newgate, the foundation of
the existing printing works carried on by Messrs Clowes & Sons, Ltd. Unfortunately his good fortune
transferred to his partner, and afterwards entirely abandoned.
It would be n needlessly raking up old sores to dwell upon the circumstances which resulted in great
their memory grew less bitter, and he lived on with something of the old cheerfulness and bonhomie
which were characteristic of his earlier years, devoting his time to the management of the
he was greatly skilled.
first year of the present incumbent, and he was Treasurer of the National School. He held no other
public office, but hev was ever keenly interested in the well-being and prosperity of the town.
1885
AGRICULTURAL RENTS in Suffolk fallen £212,00 pa since 1877
noticed. At once 15 brave fellows left their beds, launched their yawl Zephyr. As they neared the
those very men had saved several lives nine years before. In a moment the yawl broke up and 15
poor fellows were struggling for life two miles from shore and unable to obtain a footing innthe
FAUCONBERGE SCHOOL: The Headmaster said the school numbers held up well, and the health
of the school was good. but the new Sanatorium had been extremely useful.
ability and industry were not the only essentials for their award, as he had made a rule that unless he
NORFOLK REGIMENT, 2nd Battalion: Major William Miller Crowfoot, commanding the Beccles
1885
Handal’s “Occasional Overture” & afterwards Mendlessohn’s “Weddimg March”.
Caxton Press, went fishing near the Swing Bridge, caught his line on weeds, dived in to retrieve the
line and was drowned. Accidental death recorded.
September, 1885, when there will be two or three vacancies.
WEDDING between DSG McDonald, of Christ’s College, Cambridge & Katherine, youngest
Crowfoot, Esq.
FRANCHISE: The old Register for Becclesv 337 voters; new list: 1073.
1885
the Horse & Groom. After discussion about a right of way at the back of the houses in Caxton Road.
After Cobbin got up and lit his pipe, defendant felled him to the ground. Fined £1.
Hall.
DEATH of WILLIAM HORSLEY of South Africa. Born in Beccles, moved to London, then 16
became a centre of trade.and banking.
SALE: FAIR CLOSE ROAD: instructions from AE King.
1885
Miss King & Mr James Woolnough at a rental of £27 pa
School, late Headmaster of the Redenhall School to be Head of Theobald’s Grammar School,
SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT: 715 children met at the Ravensmere & Ingate Schools with 77 helpers
adjoining the Worlingham Road, kindly lent by Mr Prime. A bountiful tea was provided
POLICE COURT: LICENCES :
Robert Nudds of Banham, Norfolk for the George & Dragon
George Drake of Lowestoft for the Queen’s Head
On the application of Mr Lea, agent to the Halesworth Brewery Company, the licence to the old
brewery premises at Beccles, was made out to Mr Barker Stanford, traveller to the firm.
Market for living in.
Plans of a new road proposed to be constructed through a meadow on the north side of Caxton Road
Plans passed for new houses for Mr Thacker, Mr Underwood & Mr Walter Falgate (2)
Plans passed for alterations to house of Mrs Tillett in Ingate [Grove] Road passed.
carried up to the roof.
Plan of house to be erected by CE Hale & one by George Aldous near London Road passed
Plan of farm buildings near Rail crossing near Londson Road considered.
Roads in Alexander Road, Caxton Road & Frederick’s Place to be examined if in state to be taken
Warehouse on the Corporation Wharf for Mr Eastaugh approved
Hardingham.
Mr JE Symonds toerect 6 more houses near the Gasworks
1885
at Bothal Hall, Morpeth in Northumberland.
THEFT in NORWICH by William Pearson of 10 Dacre Place, Beccles. Took coat & gloves from a
company, despite threatening weather. The Rifle Band conducted by Mr R Larke played during the
RAILWAY ACCIDENT Joseph Griffin, one of the Gatekeepers at the Ringsfield Road crossing was
killed. He was 44.
Ecclestone, Station Road, Beccles.
APPRENTICE WANTED - a respectable young girl - for the Milinery & Fancy Drapery. utdoors.
LEASE of FEOFFMENT LANDS for 8 years.
SALE of FURNITURE in London Road late Frederick Girling
1885
comprising 5 superior cart horses and colts, carriages, harness, implements, machines, tools, etc
ADVERTISEMENT: Mrs Woodward: Old established Register Office. Wanted: Cooks, House &
TO BE LET: The Spread Eagle, Northgate, suitable for a Maltster or Labouring Man. Apply Barker
Stanford, Halesworth Brewery.
1885
1885
HISTORY of NORFOLK by Walter Rye, published
DELHI MISSION: Well attended meeing in the Rectory Room. Mr Vincent presided in the absence
CEMETERY Extension. Land purchased by the Burial Board from the Mill Land Trustees for £700
& Mr JE Crisp for £472 14s 4d to be laid into the Cemetery. The money to be borrowed.. Approved
COUNTY COURT: George Morten, wheelwright v Amos Till blacksmith. Amos Till said Morton
Morton caimed £1 in wages. Judge granted him the £1 in lost wages.
mastiff which bit Mr TH Pearce, grocer in the garden of his house in Ringsfield. It attacked Mr
The dog was not tied up or muzzled.
MAYOR’S DINNER: Held at the Town Hall. The company numbered 70. The dinner was supplied
HORSE SALE by H & J Read, their 17th. There were 182 horses, colts & foals, which were nearly
all disposed of, at prices far below what they have been accustomed to for many years.
London Road. Rents moderate. James Mobbs, Auctioneer, Norwich.
COCERT with readings by Mr EP Youell was given in the Town Hall. It was found necessary to
assisted by singing were Mrs Crowfoot, Rev JH Raven, Mr RE Leach & Mr AH Livock. M Pringee
played a violin solo, and Mr Livock an overture on the piano.
National Society for Women’s Suffrage) entitled “Women & Temperance Legislation.”
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: Only two nominations at present made: Mr Henry Woolner & Mr
They have not yet been nominated, but are expected to stand for re-election.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: Mr Woodroffe withdrew his nomination. The retiring Councillors are all
RUNAWAY HORSE. A valuable horse belonging to Mr Bexfield of Thorpe was standing near the
shop window. Colliding with the iron support to the shop window-blind, and the kerb of the
broken and the cart overturned; thje horse kicked its legs in the air, and then got up, started off again
Exchange Square, it was confronted by the railway waggon in front of Mr W Flower’s shop. Opposite
Mr Black’s was a four-wheeler with a lady. The horse determined to go through the passage between
the waggon. In the struggles of the horse the waggon was dragged along for several yards, and the
lady in the four-wheeler was placed in great danger. Fortunately, however,the horse was secured by
POLICE COURT: LICENCE: The Spread Eagle beerhouse temporarily endorsed to Mr George
MUNICIPAL ELECTION: A Public Meeting held in the Town Hall [Public Hall] to hear an address
taken by Mr MF Buck. The Chairman said that at the present time the trade of the town was amply
formerly appointed Committees who looked into all matters of detail, but were not allowed to carry
out any important works without first obtaining the permission of the Council, which was only given
itself transacts the business in Committee, and all discussions are conducted in private, and in
consequence the public have no means of knowing the influences at work. An example of this was
considered the private discussion of a public matter by a public body to be utterly wrong.
Mr H Woolner, whose long connection with the Friendly Societies of the town was to be their
Mr Woolner said that he was opposed to the widening of Bridge Street, it would be costly. He
thought the authorities ought to have more controlling power in the construction of new streets.
alsodeplored that the public were even now shut out from the charming rural retreat known as
“Bonaparte’s Island”. The places of shelter against sudden showers at the end of the Avenue had also
MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS: The Polling Station was the Town Hall, open from 9 till 4
o’clock Everything passed off in an orderly manner. 723 votes given:
NW Pells,
miller
292
elected
T Pert
painter
200
elected
1885
Bungay.
chartered the “Elsy” to run in conjunction with the “Jeanie Hope” to ensure a quicker & more regular
WORKING MEN’S CLUB: The Coimmittee anxious to enrol new members, which offers special
advantages. Unless new members come foeward it is feared the Club will have to close.
on the west side of the town last week, and on Friday it was so high that all traffic from Norfolk was
stopped. It was impossible to get beasts to market.
Maters & Pells; Coucillors Allen, Brundell, Copeman, Darby, Kent, Pert, Poll, Read, Walton & H
Woolner.
ALDERMAN WM CROWFOOT regretfully gave his resignation to the Council, since he and his
brother were in partnership, and his brother was Medical Officer of Health, he seemed to be debarred
accounts, and was quite separate. The Council would view with deep regret having to lose the
services of Mr Crowfoot. The Local Government Board will be consulted.
rental £17pa should be taken down. Mr Evans wanted £500 for the “improvement” and an entrance at
Six Houses to be built by Mr Hopson in Denmark Road. Plans & Sections must be given
The Council to remain the Committees. No press allowed in to Committee Meetings.
Land Society Road. All aimed for adoption, but a report turned them down for outright acceptance,
plus numerous qualifications.
the borough and county elections foe Norfolk & Suffolk, which for general convenience will be
posted on the doors of the Public Library [now the Town Hall] immediately after delivery.
trout are in a very satisfactory condition.
bright in the history of the world for the bravery, the kindness, and the integrity of our Navy. ... It
followed in its course;m and he was perfectly satisfied his countrymen and fllow shipmates would
POLICE COURT: Curate of Sotterley, Rev James Fleming Mitchell guilty of assaulting a policeman.
Constable Bovington attempted to serve a summons on the Curate, but he would not see him. He
Rector struck him hard with a candlestick in the face. He was sentenced to seven days imprisonment.
December 8 Newspaper: The Bishop revoked the licence of Fleming Mitchell, & will consequently
CO-OPERATIVE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY TEA: 150 present. Mr WM Crowfoot in the Chair:
Congratulated them on the success of their undertaking. Working men were coming to the front, in
for woe, depended very much upon the way the working men used the power with which they had
been entrusted.
Rochdale in 1842. They had mow a capital of over half a million, and were doing a trade of
£25,000,000 a year. They exp0ended £14,000 a year on educational work. He said that in Ipswich
of Co-Operation in Beccles.
POLITICAL MEETINGS: Colonel Chester at Beccles. Uproarious Proceedings. Col Chester
A good deal of banter and noise was exchanged before the speakers appeared, but the cheers and
was impossible to make oneself heard above the din. At last the Chairman, JP Walton spoke “I trust
that was held by Sir Sir Savile Crossley [the Liberal] (cheers for Sir Savile) a few weeks ago At that
who in no way hindered the proceedings of the evening (groans); and I trust our Liberal friends will
not hinder our proceedings (uproar). etc
Crowfoot, Rev Raven, FW Robinson, J Read, Mr Blunderfield, N Pells, S Steel, P Youngs etc.
POLICE COURT: LICENCES: Black Boy, Blyburgate to William Bell
The Bench refused the application of Francis C Fox of Yarmouth for the Crown & Anchor, Ballygate.
SALE by Private Treaty Shop with Dwelling House in [28 & 30] Northgate, occupied by Mrs
1885
THE WEATHER: A sharp touch of winter was experienced last week, and on Friday and Saturday
skaters were able to enjoy themselves on the marshes. The ice, however was not very strong, owing
SOUP KITCHEN: Mr TA Laws kindly consented again to undertake the management as secretary
and treasurer. The first distributiopn will be on Tuesday 15th of December.
was struck on Covehithe Point, with a cargo of groceries etc. The crew were rescued by the rocket
aparatus. The vessel is believed to be very little damaged, and will soon be afloat again.
The contest took place on Tuesday in snowy weather, and to the credit of the division the proceedings
divisions. There were 11 polling stations. The precaution was taken to reinforce the police in the
rumours that roughs would probably be coming to disturb the peace, communicated with the military
this was not necessary.
The tact of the police had probably much to do with the maintenance of good order. During the day
signs of disorder were quickly checked through his influence and presence..
The poll opened at 8am & closed at 8 pm, by which time 1198 had voted. Many labourers walked in
Worlingham brought over a party, irrespective of the political views of the men.
arranged to bring over a party of about a hundred, to leave the conveyances at the Black Boy, and to
Liberals went to meet the Barnby contingent; Most, if not all the men, wore yellow in their coats or
working-classes made no secret of their preference for the Liberal cause.
Result:
Col Baghot-Chester (Conservative)
Liberal Majority
3743
581
1885
LIME KILN in Puddingmoor: A Letter: The nuisance is as objectionable as ever it was. I don’t know
whether the Corporation intend tob let the matter rest. If they do it is grossly unfair to the residents in
have accentuated the nuisance; and suggest if the present shaft is needed, cxould it not be raised
sufficiently high to carry the smoke and fumes harmlessly away.
appointed Organist of the Parish Church will commence his duties on Sunday next.
SKATING: There were hundreds f the townspeople and many visitors on the ice on the marshes on
NEW YEAR services were held at 8.30 pm at St Michael’s & watch-night services at the Wesleyan,
Baptist & Primitive Methodist Churches. The bells rang out the old and welcomed in the new year
AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS: Requisition being made to the Prime Minister calling his attention to
the extraordinary difficulties of agriculture, and by which it is being overwhelmed, urging the
TO BE LET: A Hall next to the Artillery Armoury [The former National School building?] for
meetings, concets etc. Apply Sergt Major Barkham, Newgate.
College, Framlingham (where he has been for 16 years).
The George & Dragon, Hungate Lane, to James Long
The SpreadEagle, Northgate to Robert Larke
£200 or £300. Other proposals were a free library and a new Almshouse or new fire engine. Dr
Metcalfe supported the hospital scheme, but said that if they had Almshouses at all, they should have
disgrace to the Town. They should be better houses altogether.
Alderman Walton had made some enquiries at the hospital and found that of the thirteen beds only
who said they were almost always in use. At present all the male beds were full and there was one
vacancy for a woman’s bed. Ofen there was a need for a bed which was not available.
1887
SALE BALLYGATE: Messrs Read to sell a Block of Freehold Property in one Lot, at the Junction of
Ballygate & Hungate Lane, consisting of Dwelling House with small Shop in Ballygate and Dwelling
Hungate Lane, and well adapted for building purposes, in the respective occupations of James Stone
Rental of £29 4s 0d, the Proprietor paying the Rates.
Livock.
Marshes flooded to a level with the path on Gillingham Dam.
PRIMITIVE METHODIST public Tea for 90.
1887
to the Railway Company for the improved accommodation in the shape of trains, but they would be
much more grateful to them if they could also have better accommodation at the station. The station
about 70 now.
TOWN COUNCIL: Present: The Mayor [Mr Masters], Aldermen Rix & Walton, Councillors Buck,
A parrafin lamp for Bullock’s Lane: the light to be lighted by Hayward; the lamp supplied by Mr
Spear, the post supplied by Fisk, and the ironwork by Mr Delf..
1887
LIME KILN CASE: Pickthall v Pells. Pichkthall had purchased Waveney House in 1880 and lived
there with his family. Nathaniel Pells owner & Arthur Pells, the occupier of two lime kilns, the nearer
nearer kiln 15ft after he had bought the house. The kilns were fed continuously, so soon as the lime
was burnt the doors were opened and then 1 cwt of fresh chalk was put in, the process being
could not open his windows at certain times because of the smoke & fumes and the smoke obscured
Pickthall bought the premises from CF Parker. Parker paid £1,000 for the whole property and sold the
to live there in 1882. The shaft was built about the time he built the house. His house was only 30
Samuel Parkhouse, draper, had lived in Beccles more than 20 years. His premises were much higher
than the cone about 200 yards away [27 New Market]. Prior to the building of the cone there had
windows.
Henry Bransbury Smit, cabinet maker of Rook’s Lane said his house was about 150 yards from the
then the fumes had made him cough for an hour at a time. He was now obliged to close his windows.
Wiliam George Cross, tailor, [4] Ballygate. He had lived within 300 yards of the kiln for 7 years
W Garrard, formerly in the Excise Department, said he lived in Waveney House from 1877 to 1881.
Found there was a great difference after the shaft had been added. There was a granary in the garden
Mrs E Crowfoot, widow, living in Sheepgate, 300 yards from he kiln, since 1877 had noticed the
change when the cone was put on. They had to keep the windows closed on two sides of the house at
Edward B Crowfoot, her nephew, Medical Officer of Health. He said the Inspector of Nuisances had
drawn his attention to it. Carbonic acid would be given off by a kiln of this type, which was a heavy
William M Crowfoot, surgeon, His attention was drawn to the smoke by his brother in a meeting of
gas. Carbonic Acid could not be smelt, it was a very injurious gas.
William Gough, commercial traveller, said he could not see the church clock 100yards away because
difference of opinion with him about it. Some boys broke some windows and Gough had to pay for
the damage done, which was 35 shillimgs.
great deal from the smoke “choked to death nearly”.
Mrs Boutell, widow, had to close her windows and leave the garden because of the smoke.
visited Waveney House for the first time 4 or 5 years ago.
near the Post Office, which set him coughing.
nuisance anywhere, but this was in a hollow and the position of the cone made it much worse.
generated, which would be very detrimental to the enjoyment and comfort of those exposed to the
vapour.
The Defendant’s QC said that the site had been used as a Lime Kiln for over 100 years. The owner
Mr Pickthall had come from outside and now wanted to get rid of the Lime Kiln, even though it was
neighbour.
Mr Pells said that the kiln produced £120 more value of lime since the cone was added. Up to 1879
Nathaniel Pells, the defendant’s father, said he first knew this lime kiln in March 1827. He bought it
in May 1839. Hecarried on the business there from 1839 to 1880. There must be less smoke now than
combustion of the smoke. The previous owners of Waveney House had never found fault with the
kiln, nor did the neighbours complain. He had never had a day’s illness himself.
the entire matters in the coal and the organic matters in the chalk. There was no sulphuric acid to be
found, because it was chemicaly fixed by the lime. He tested it at the time. The smoke gave off two
quantity of tarry matter which escaped combustion in the coal. The smells were distinctive, but not
very likely cause the vapour to spread over a larger area.
vapour would disperse before it reached the plaitiff’s house.
Joseph Walton, wine merchant & Mayor of the town in 1884 said he considered it an interference
with the trade of the town, so he opposed any interference.
improved! Mr Barkway, John Boatwright, Frederick Larke, Henry Clarke, Robert Starland.
The judge in his summing up the defendants had not been able to produce an unbroken front. It was
lived in Waveney House they would find the kiln a nuisance.
The jury, in barely two minutes found for the Plaintiff .
1887
ASSESSMENT VAPPEALS. No change in Mr Masers’ brick kiln or farm. The appeal of Clowes
will be reconsidered.
Buck, a felmonger, which his father had purchased in the first half of the 18th century, so the family
had carried on business in their present residence for 160 years. Mr Edward Buck was 15 years old
years ago he was on the town council. He was one of the original shareholders of the Public Library,
and acted on the committee for 25 years.
had recently been placed in the chapel, and the great comfort arising therefrom the past two Sundays.
members.
painted slides showing the “Life of Joseph.”
1887
1887
GLEE & CHORAL UNION Mr WH Williamson appointed as conductor to new society.
ARREST of man named Reuben Smith at the lodging house for tramps in Beccles
Crusoe at the Royal Aquarium.
SCHOOL BOARD. Testimonialto be given to Mr AE TRipp, who is leaving. Mr AE Palmer, master
WEATHER: Bitterly cold north-east winds, bright sunny days & very low temperatures at night.
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of public houses would be an almost incalculable moral blessing to the country.
with comfortable & well-arranged Private Dwelling House, Offices, 12 Workmen’s Houses, Shops &
convenient buildings and storage room, recently erected. Modern stabling for 10 horses, Blacsmith’s
Shop and spacious Yard, the whole formerly known as the Beccles Brewery. An extensive frontage to
wharfage of considerable length.
Auctioneer Stanford of Halesworth at White Lion, Beccles on Monday 14th March at Two for Three
15 March: Bidding went up to £2,500, but was withdrawn. The price is £3,000.
DEATH of WILLIAM STANFORD of Ravensmere House on Sunday. He was out walking on
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commission agent in the corn trade, but he had retired from active business many years. He took no
prominent part in public matters, except for a short period, when he served on the Town Council a
CONCERT in the Town Hall in aid of the fund for the STAINED GLASS WINDOW in the East
Window for St Michael’s Church. Mr Hockey arranged the Concert with Mrs WM Crowfoot, Mrs
Scott, the Masters of Beccles College & other local singers & chorus of 60 of Beccles College
scholars and an instrumental band.
Kerridge] has caused great inconvenience to inhabitants of Ravensmere & Northgate. It has been a
previous to the present tenant [James Aldred] closed this door two or three times at night twelve years
convenience of a tenant must not be allowed to stand in the way.
he would give to the poor of the town the soup that had been made that evening, and on Thursday
more than 100 pints of soup, accompanied by a gift of bread, were given away, not indiscriminately,
MEETING of ELEMENTARY TEACHERS of Waveney Valley District which had been formed last
April, held at the Board School in Beccles. The Chairman trusted that the Royal Commission on
then proceeded to the Coffee Tavern, where an excellent ta war provided under the direction of Miss
Parker.
Apply SF Pells, New Market
ROYAL OAK, RAVENSMERE; Mr WR Harper (late of the “Hope Gardens” Norwich0 It has been
TRANSFER of BUSINESS: BW Kent of Beccles (Trading as Kent & Son, ironmongers, which has
been carried on by his family since 1796) has disposed of his business to Mr AR Clatworthy,
Home Rule 27, against 3.
St MICHAEL’S CHURCH Scaffolding has been erected outside the Parish Church, and the
completion.
had previously served 91 days’ hard labour and paid £8 10s 2d fines & costs, His convictions date
OPENING of NEW CEMETERY by Bishop.
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charge of Westhorpe, near Stowmarket. He was 53 & leaves 7 children and a widow, who will live in
Beccles.0
Parkhouse, draper, Beccles.
page missing
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all the upper tracery & four of the large lights being now filled with pictures illustrating Scripture
BAPTIST CHAPEL Mreeting in connction with the anniversary & the sttlement of its Pastor Rev LH
2nd VOLUNTEER NORFOLK REGIMENT Lt Col WM Crowfoot made improvement of targets on
VESTRY MEETING: WM Crowfoot & RC Houghton reappointed Churchwardens
RECTOR of BECCLES Rev John Rowsell appointed a Surrogate of Norwich Diocese [deputy of
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PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY of Great Britain have elected William Flower a member
St MICHAEL’S CHURCH Through the liberality of subscribers the whole amount required - about
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is finished. An anonymous offering of a sovereign, by a working man, was recently found in the
offertory bag for the east window.
the talented Wood family of Ingate Lodge.: Miss Delia Woods, medallist of the Royal Academy of
Music, Miss Grace E Woods, Mr W Maitland Woods, Mr FC Woods, organist of Exeter College,
medallist of Royal Academy School of Music They played pieces by Dvorak, Sulliivan, Gounod &
14 other (Victorian?) composers. A profit of £16 5s 4d made.
costs. Edward J Hindes jun [aged 26]. Mr Minns asked him to move some cowsheds from his house
in Blyburgate to their new house in Queen’s Road. Hindes went to see the Mayor & Town Clerk &
which his father was a member, ordered them to be taken down. It seemed inconclusive as to would
reporting direct speech.
Cutler. Also by Clement Smith in Denmark Road. Schoolroom in Wesleyan Chapel
Division. He has been at Beccles seven years. Inspector Ling, of Woolpit, is likely to move to
Beccles.
being insensible for some time, seemed to have recovered on waking up.
HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS OF BECCLES.
chapter is likely to be more interesting than that which shall record the early beginnings and growth
of the National Schools of this borough. We have to go back a long time to find the date of their
could possibly be found than in those early efforts of the school children as they traced letters in the
sand for want of better writing material, and the rich abundance of the present, with its wonderful
education. We are indebted to the Rector of the parish for placing at our disposal the records of the
past, out of which we have been able to glean so much that is interesting respecting schools of which
witness of voluntary efforts to raise the poor from the degradation of ignorance at a time when the
imparting of knowledge, and even its desirability was questioned by many people. And let us hear say
generations past with all that is best and noblest in the history of the town. The earliest existing list
and from that time up to the present, one or other of the Crowfoots has taken an active part in the
year 1812. Previous to that a Sunday school had been carried on, in which the rudiments of secular
appearing to admit of a plan more extensively beneficial than that which was originally proposed, a
room was procured, capable of containing 80 or 90 children, to be educated daily on the system of
England. The Rev. Bence Bence was the then incumbent of the parish, and the Rev. William Ainger
acted as treasurer to the committee of management. At Michaelmas 1812, he formulated their wishes
at present in the treasurer’s hands; and the application for annual of subscriptions is renewed with
the lower orders of the community. The school will be established in connection with the central
the subscribers at the school (when organised) is particularly requested.’’
readers if we recall a few of the subscribers, among the whom we find the Rev. Bence Bence,
Nicholas Bacon, Esq., Mr.Blowers, Mrs. Crowfoot, Mr.W. H. Crowfoot, Mr. Fiske, Mr. Davey, Mr.
Garnharn, and Rev.J. L. Girdlestone.
The two first cottages on the left-hand side at the entrance to Shaw’s yard, in Ravensmere, were
that the children were first taught to write on sand. The sand was spread on a flat desk, and on this the
children were taught to trace letters with a kind of stile or pencil, a short wooden roller being used
who died in an apoplectic fit while engaged in teaching. F. Peachey, probably from the Norwich
training institution, was appointed mistress, at £25 a year. We find that the expenditure in 1813
Oct. 15. Paid Shaw rent for school house for one year, £9.” The schools were at this period known as
the “Parochial Schools,” and the Feoffees, ~ recognising the good work they were doing, commenced
years later, and were annual subscribers for very many years. A curious item appears in the accounts
for the year 1819, viz. “12th May. Paid Copeman for shoes for children, £16 0s.,” showing that the
circumstances made the it advisable to adopt general and well defined rules for the management of
Feoffrnent Chamber on Tuesday, December 17, when the general management was vested in four
the curate and the treasurer, the lady members being Mrs. Howman, Mrs. Kidd, Mrs. Henchman
acted as the gentlemen managers; the wife of the Rector was elected permanent manager, the
remaining three ladies being elected annually from among the subscribers. No child was admitted
every 5s. contributed per annum, and they would direct the child to be always perfectly clean, with
hair cut short. non-compliance with these two rules entailed dismissal. That no injury should be
recommended who was not a object of charity, or under eight years of age. The girls were to occupy a
separate room under a mistress, who was to teach plain work, knitting, reading, spelling, and the
prohibited. Even the boys were taught to knit, and it is noteworthy that within the last few years the
Government insist that knitting and sewing shall be taught in infant schools to boys, as a condition of
week to the master for lessons in arithmetic and writing. A fee of one penny per week was now
charged for the first time. The children who learned to write and cypher were required to pay 2d. ;
stipulation that no child should go beyond the first four rules in arithmetic.
In 1823, while Mr. G. B.Bohun was serving as Portreeve, the local authority directed “that the room
K. F. Howman, for the use of a national school. The managers of the school pay all expenses of
whatsoever.” Possession of the new room was taken by 45 girls, about the same number of boys
year 1837, when an entirely new departure was taken.
is the resignation through ill health of the Rev. K. F. Howman, which took place at Christmas, 1825.
As treasurer had been a good friend to the schools. His successor was Mr. John Day, who held the
At the general meeting in 1826, it was decided “that the thanks of this meeting be given to Mrs. H.
Crowfoot, for her unwearied exertions and assiduous attention to the interests of the Beccles National
children at church on Saturday evenings, whilst they were receiving instruction in singing.” Mr.
continued at the head of the school till May, 1829, when Mr. MoKain was appointed Master at a
Mrs. Smith, who held that position from 1826.
May 29, 1835: “H— M— and H— J— discharged from the school this day, in consequence their
parents refusing to have their hairs cut.”
whose office is become extinct.” Also that no girl belonging to the schools should be allowed, after
one month from that time, to sit in the singing gallery at church.
before being admitted. This indicates a decided pressure on the accommodation for the children, and
we find that in the following year successful effort was made to extend the advantages of the school
purchase of laud and the erection of the National schoolrooms with a residence for the master
The Earl and Countess of Gosford, Mr. W. Henchman Crowfoot (who was then serving the office of
their public appeal was rewarded with contributions amounting to £244. In July, 1837, a memorial
was sent to the Lords of the Treasury, with a view to some assistance from the Government. We
The Right Honourable the Lords of Her Majesty’s Treasury.
The humble memorial of the undersigned inhabitants of the borough of Beccles, in the county of
means of education for the Poorer class therein are at present very inadequate to the wants of the
69 boys and 75 girls are now receiving daily education, and a Sunday school which is attended by 34
memorialists believe that if suitable rooms were provided the present number would be much aug-
of proper ventilation, and in every respect a very unwholesome apartment, and that neither that, nor
the room in which the girls are instructed has any suitable accommodation, and both are held by a
poorer class, on the principles of the National schools, suitable for the accommodation of 126 boys
and 125 girls, and that they may be permanently secured for this purpose. Your memorialists
sirable object they have in view, and without which they will be unable to carry that object into
effect, -
provided, and no child can be admitted until he is eight years of age and able to read. It is also in
contemplation to erect schools on the principles of the British and Foreign institution, but these are
private endowment in the said borough applicable or available for the purpose of the free education of
the poorer class.
(Signed)
John Norman,
H.S. Davey.
Amos Barber.
Wm. E. Crowfoot
W Tiptod.
Chas. Dashwood.
Thos. Gilbert.
Charles Bobbett
Chas. Chinery.
.
M. R. Davey.
Thos. Jannings.
Abr. Clarke.
Richd. Bohun.
Philip Beuns,
William Grimwade.
Lionel Swaun.
John Pedgrift.
The Lords of the Treasury were pleased to grant a sum of £125, and a similar memorial addressed to
the National Society produced £50. Thus furnished with funds, the committee secured a suitable site
and the offertory, which amounted to £34 12s. 7d., is noteworthy as the largest realised after any of
The trust deed was enrolled in Chancery on the 19th of March, 1838, the site being “ conveyed to
Sharpin, gentleman, Richard Bohun, gentleman, William Edward Crowfoot, gentleman, Thomas
of one thousand too years commencing 7th August, 1676, upon trust that they do and shall hold the
said premises to and for in the use of the manager or managers at the time being of a school at
convey and dispose of the said premises for the more effectual carrying on of the schools.”
In this year, 1838, the subscribers passed a special vote of thanks to Mr. W. H. Crowfoot, “for his
January, 1839, it was resolved to admit children, to the schools at the age of six years, and in March
of the following year it was agreed by the managing committee “that in the first and second class girls
in 1839, and continued in the faithful service of that office for many years, eventually being
superannuated on a small payment continued till his death. Nothing further worthy of record occurs
John Day.
Mrs. E. Tills and Miss E. Drewell shared the mistressship in 1846. The latter took the entire
deafness. She was succeeded by Miss E. A. Tee, whose successor (Mrs. R Anderson) still remains,
and is greatly valued for her services. For the first time in 1856 an item appears in the school
schools long before this. In 1853 he reports on the school as “ moderate average attendance 67 boys,
later, he reports “Instruction very moderate; the master is old-fashioned and has no idea of educating
this same master, a grant of £79 14s. This was the last year of occupation of the school premises built
held in the Assembly-room to give to the trustees such order and direction for the disposal of the
premises as necessary. They were directed to sell, the proceeds of the sale to be paid to the treasurer
much anxiety.
Three years before the date of the meeting just referred to, viz. on the 2nd November, 1865, a public
meeting is fully impressed with the urgent necessity for having a new schoolroom. That the following
persons form a committee to collect subscriptions and information, and generally to act in furthering
Crisp, F. S.Rix, W. M Crowfoot, G. B. Angell, E. B. Fiske, hon. sec.”
At the first committee meeting, 21st November, a sub-committee was appointed to inspect land for
recommended the “gravel pit” in Ravensmere—a piece of land occupied by D. Dennant, which was
finally bought at a cost of £150. An advertisement was inserted in the Builder, offering a sum not
£1500. The plans of Messrs. Hayley and Dawes were accepted. They included residences for the
teachers, and the cost was found more than the committee could see their way to meeting.
work for £1500, and the committee were therefore obliged to abandon the idea of building residences
£1300, and they were completed and opened in 1868, at a cost of £2000.
annoyance, and we very much fear the tragic death of the rector may be in some measure associated
but
it was found necessary to improve the staff of teachers, at considerable additional cost. A certificated
increased to £64 in 1871, and in 1874 amounted to no less than £300 17s. 8d. This debt remained till
1877, when a special effort was made during the incumbency of the Rev. F. F. Tracy, which relieved
years ; and thenceforth the progress and conduct of the schools has been all that could be desired. In
rector (Rev. J Rowsell), a sum of £300 was paid for new class-rooms in order to supply the increased
beginning of 1887 was nearly 600; grant, £449; school pence, £192 ; donations and contributions,
observed that the schools are almost self-supporting. A record of well-spent energy and useful work,
whose beneficial influence has made its mark upon successive generations; and, may we not hope,
(signed M.F.B. and W.J.A.)
SOCIETY FOR PROPOGATION of the GOSPEL
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Chiurch as a bond of union between the Colonies and the Mother Church. 2.) The extension of the
Episcopate during th last century. 3.) The need for more systematic organisation
was done to establish the episcopate there until after the separation of the American Colonies from
this country. That was to say that no English Bishop was sent out to the American Colonies. He did
separation; but it was not till after the separation that two English Bishops were consecrated for the
oversight of the church in the States.
Cambridge has been appointed as a master at the school.
MARSH LETTING: Let at 44s per acre this year compared to 60s last year. Grazing & mowing let at
RETIREMENT of Lieut-Col CROWFOOT from 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Norfolk Regiment & the
thoroghly efficient officer. It was originally known as the 14th Suffolks. Col Crowfoot has an
in the li8st of members on the day he joined, 23 Februsry 1860. On 1 March that year he was gazetted
Under his command the Beccles Corps has increased from about 60 in 1860 to 178 at the present
date. The companies stand foremost in the Battalion as regards efficiency and numbers.
contributed by Mrs Jones, who also exhibited some interesting and valuable curiosities.
ARCHDEACON CRISP: from the Bloemfntein Daily News
St MICHAEL’S CHURCH: The East Window
This very fine window, containing seven lights, and numerous pieces of tracery has just been filled
The central light of the window is treated distinctly by itself, and contains a figure of our Lord as the
God Shepherd, with lamb in His arms, in the upper part, and underneath a figure of St Michael with
in each scale is a small figure, representing a human soul. On each side of the cenraal light are groups
of subject work, each of the three side lights being divided into three tiers of figure work.
The Blessed Virgin is kneeling at her devotions, the Angel Gabriel appearing before her, the emblem
of the Holy Spirit is shedding its rays upon her.
Joseph, the star shining over the Child’s head, the Ass and Ox are seen outside the stable.
the Virgin and infant Saviour are sitting is led by St Joseph.
seen entering the Temple and seeking for Jesus
No 6. “The first Miracle,” Bride and Bridegroom seated at the table. Christ commands the pitchers to
be filled with water, which appears changed into wine.
No 8. Christ healing the Blind,” touching the eyelid, groups of Apostles round about.
No 9. “Christ preaching to the People.”
the figure of Christ. The three Apostles on the ground beneath.
No 12 “The Betrayal,” Judas in the act of kissing Christ on the cheek, soldiers armed surround Christ.
No 14 “ Christ’s Entombment.”
No 16 “Marys at the Sepulchre,” Angel is addressing the group.
No 17 “The Ascension of Christ our Lord,” encircled in a halo of light, the Apostles kneeling.
Each subject is enclosed in an architectural framework of the late perpendicular style. In the tracery
are figures representing Cherubin & Seraphin, Angels and Archangels, the twelve Apostles, emblem
The cost of the window, £500, was defrayed by members of the congregation and friends. The
window has been designed and executed by Heaton, Butler and Bayne of Garrick Street, London. It
SUDDEN DEATH of Servant Girl of William Flower.: Teressa Meadows, 19 of Wrentham, fainted,
hit her head on the floor and died the next day.
presented to the children were of Robinson Crusoe, the Arctic Expedition, Cinderella, and Jumbo.
The room was well filled with children, who seemed thoroughly to have enjoyed the views. About
VESTRY MEETING: Mr Houghton presided. A rate of 1s 8d in the £ for the current half year was
agreed. The present rate was 2s in the £.
gong, and leather purse by the Mayor.
organist and choir, the musical portions being very nicely rendered, and showed great pains had been
BRUTAL ASSAULT on COLLEGE BOYS: A wholly unprovoked assault was committed on two
the bank of a ploughed field near the Ringsfield railway crossing, when a man seized the elder boy
and thrashed him severely with a thick stick. The younger boy, too frightened even to run away, wa
cnfined to bed, unable to walk. Mr AK Hockey has offered a reward for the discovery of the offender.
DEATH of Mrs FLOWER. She went to Cookley, near Halesworth, to make arrangements for the
in nursing his wife at night and attending to his business in the day-time, until he too, exhausted by
his unwearied attentions and by anxiety, was prostrated, and the sad intelligence of his wife’s death of
daughter of Mr Tacon of Wrentham, leaves seven young children. [she was 44]
LIBERAL UNIONIST MEETING: Mr Everett was in the Chair. Mr Gladstone had tried a very
showing the greatest possible friendship to him by putting a check on him in his new departure on the
Irish question. Some of those present were in favour of waiting to hear more, others were in favour of
and a half years an wrong for a year and a half.
DEATH of William Edward Crowfoot,
took place at his residence in Blyburgate, on Thursday, 12 May 1887 after a short illness. Mr
when he was suddenly stricken with epilectic fit. His condition improved slightly on the following
eight in the evening, thus ending a long and useful life, rich in good works and loving, unselfish
Mr Crowfoot was born on the 9th of December 1806, and receiving his early training was at North
Walsham and afterwards at the Norwich Grammar School under Dr Valpy. On the termination of his
and became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons and a Licentiate of the Society of
Apothecaries in 1828 and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons by examination in 1845
which he won universal respect and esteem. He devoted a great deal of time to public business. When
townsfolk looked for the management and direction of local affairs. In every depaartment of public
Mr Crowfoot was one of the Portreeve and Commonalty of Beccles Fen, who managed the business
Twelve in April 1834, in the room of Mr GWB Bohun, and was present at the last meeting of the Fen
Reeves on the 24th December, 1835.
December 1835, but Mr Crowfoot did not join the Town Council till the 1st of November 1844. On
the 9th of November he was elected Alderman, on the retirement of his father, and in the following
The deceased gentleman was also connected with the Feoffment charity; he was one of the best
friends and most active supporter of the Hospital, in connection with which he enjoyed the
at the meetings of the Board fr the Wangford Union during the last sixteen or seventeen years, being
elected Vice-Chairman by successive Boards. He was appointed Justice of the Peac for the county by
to the very last month of his life.
In an article published in this Journal a few weeks ago, describing the institution and growth of the
taken a very warm personal interest in, the education and improvement of the working classes duing
the last half century.
whose death is so deeply deplored today, and won for him the confidence and love of the poor, who
assist them, if help were only possible. Mr Crowfoot was, in truth a Christian man, an in his every
He was a member of the Church of England and in ruri-decanal meetings, and still more recently in
the broadest and best sense.
In many other ways he made himself useful to the community, his influence being ever xercised on
mental ability. His naturally scholarly mind had been assiduously cultivated and enriched by reading
and European travel. It was impossible to converse with him on any literary or antiquarian subject
Fauconberge School, in which he always took great interest, and eually in the Leman School.
On the opening of the Oddfellows Lodge.in this town thirty-nine years ago, Mr Crowfoot became an
memory which will long be held in respect and esteem.
Mr Crowfoot married in 1833, Ellen, the daughter of William Miller, Esq. and had three sons and two
FUNERAL of WE CROWFOOT. The remains of the ate WE Crowfoot, Esq, JP,FRCS, were interred
on Tuesday last, amid public demonstrations of sympathy for the family and of respect for the
large gathering of the clergy, gentry, and tradesmen, the various public bodies with which the
deceased had at one time or other been connected being all represented on this mournful occasion.
friends assembled at the deceased’s residence in Blyburgate and left the house sortly after 12 o’clock,
The body was borne upon the hand hearse, the coffin being concealed by a wealth of beautiful flowes
magnolias, the favourite folwer of the deceased.
Metcalfe at the head of the procession, follwed by the Deputy- mayor, Aldermen and Councillors for
the Borough: the Town Clerk (Mr Angell), and the Borough Treasurer (Mr John Clarke), in black
and Mr TA Woodroffe; the hearse with three bearers on either side, followed by membes of the
family:
May Crowfoot, Capt W Miier, RN, and Mrs Logiw, Mr A Nutt and Miss Crowfoot (Kessingland), Mr
John Crisp, JP, and Mrs JE Crisp, Rev S Blackall (Ringsfield) and Rev E Montague (Kettlestone),
and Mr Hagen; Lieut-Colonel H Seppings, and Dr Haward.
noticed Rev FF Tracy (St Barnabas, Cambridge, formerly Rector of Beccles), TS Curteis (Brampton),
CT Scott (Shadingfield), SW Earnshaw-Wall (Ellough), A Dampier (Gillingham), JS Jackson
(London); Colonel Kerrich, Capt John Read, Capt F Peskitt, Messrs Henry Smith (Ellingham Hall),
ET Dowson, EB Fiske, EB Thornhill, TR West, WB Eastaugh, James Colman, RH Fuller, H Read,
Garrould, R Martin, W Garrard, S Le Grice, H Stammers, D Jude, S Capon, D Soanes, G
Woolnough, RS Block, C Haddingham, Jonathan Read, CN Mayhew, S Steel, S Parkhouse, AG
The Sunday and day schools in which the deceased took a lively interest, were represented by Mr
Henry Hopson, superintendent, and Mr WJ Ashby, headmaster. Mr J Batters of Gillingham attended
Oddfellows, and as Admiral and Mrs Eden’s head gardener.
In the rear of the procession were mourning coaches repesenting Col St John N Barne, Col Freeland,
Rev JH Raven, headmaster of the Fauconberge School, Rev AH Hitchcock (curate), Rev WI Morgan
(St John’s Ilketshall), Messrs D French, JP, JK Garrod, SW Rix, H Boyce, AJ Swinburne, and othes.
the church. After the opening sentences, a hymn, commencing “The Church’s one foundation”, was
appal us.”. The organist played a section fro the Messiah, “I know that my Redeemer liveth” (by
west side of the church, close to the porch. In this vault already lie buried Mrs Catherine Clubbe,
deceased, the latter having died in October, 1870. Adjoining is a vault containing the remainsa of
members of the Crabbe family, connected with the Suffolk poet.
previous to being sent to the Hospital and the Union-house to gladen the hearts of the inmates of
these institutiuons. Seven small wreaths of wild-flowers, sent by loving grand-children, adorned the
thickly studded with nails, and was ornanented with black furniture and breastplate bearing this
inscription:
The following is a list of those who sent wreaths and crosses:- Mrs Mingaye, the Misses Larkman,
Rev JH and Mrs Raven, Miss crowfoot, Miss Fiske, Mrs McComb, Mrs Hillier and children, Miss
teachers, Miss Mary Crowfoot’s Sunday School class, Mrs Ferrier and Mrs McDonald, Rev FF Tracy
and family, Mr JK Garrod, Mrs Holmes and Misses Read, Mr A Nutt, Mr FS Rix, Mr and Mrs
Smith, the Misses Scott, Miss Hickling, Mrs Arnold (Lowestoft), and Capt Melhado.
There was a very large gathering of the people. were most orderly and reverent in their behaviour
direction of Superintendent Bardwell.
Close Road, with Gardens attached, each containing two sitting rooms, four bedrooms and good
immediate possession. [the houses have been renumbered, probably nos 1342 & 1344 on 1885 list,
[withdrawn at £195 each]
LOT 3: A Freehold Dwelling House in NORTHGATE [No 5]:, near the Old Market, with fish-house
have recently had a considerable sum expended upon them, and are suitable for a carter or
postmaster.
amounting to £20 16s. These houses have been thoroughly repaired.
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HISTORY of BECCLES (by WJ Ashby, Master of the National School, who lived at 27 Station
Yarmouth) This tells the early history of the town.
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MEASLES Outbreak. Board Schools closed in anticipation of Whitsun.
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY The bells pealed at intervals throughout the day. The large flag was floated
top of the Avenue.
WHITSUN HOLIDAYS: The Friendly Societies have made abundant provision for the amusement of
the use of the Park at Worlingham, there is to be a procession of the Friendly Societies starting from
the Old Market at one o’clock, atletic sports, variety entertainments by a London musical company,
of fireworks, by Mr Brock, of the Crystal Palace Company . Conveyances will be run at cheap fairs to
and from the Park. It is held in aid of the Jubilee Fund
selling furniture and effects.
SPECIAL TRAIN on Sunday mornings in the Summer to Yarmouth & Lowestoft and will return late
BOARD SCHOOLS closed till 20 June, the NATIONAL SCHOOL:S till 18 June owing to Measles.
GAS COMPANY John Crisp, (chairman), JD Eastaugh, CF Parker, B Woolnough, RA King, Wm
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elected. F Morse & WH Tacon elected in the place of WE Crowfoot & Wm Stanford, deceased.
POLICE COURT: LICENCES: The Railway Hotel, Station Road to Benjamin Revell
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WHITSUN HOLIDAY A very successful fete & gala, the first of its kind in this immediate
Charles Clarke.. Although dull, the rain held off, and many declared thatit was better than having hot
sun pouring down upon them, so easily are people satisfied after a Siberian and protracted winter.
Fund]
NATIONAL SCHOOLS Because of the prevelance of Measles the schools be closed until 4 July. The
JUBILEE COMMITTEE Agreed that Mr Miles (White Lion) & Peter Youngs (King’s Head) provide
lunch at 2s a head. 700 tickets to be printed, 300 blue tickets for the Town Hall, 300 red tickets for
who cannot attend the dinner. (printed on them “each person to take one plate and mug to the King’s
Head at quarter past 12”)
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WESLEYAN CHAPEL Station Road, Foundation Stone Laying for a new Sunday Schoolroom &
Vestry. The Chapel was built 17 years ago on land given by John Crisp, Esq, JP. Mrs Shardelow, a
TA Woodroffe of £296, without fittings, accepted. The schoolroom will be 37ft x 13 & a half & there
will be a vestry, washhouse & other offices, costing altogether £350.
Entrance Hall, Parlour, Back Sitting Room, Wash-house, Pantry, Three Sleeping Rooms and suitable
& piggeries, also large productive Garden, containing with the site of the house 0a 1r 9p. A good
One residence is occupied by Mr Welham, a yearly tenant at £10, the other residence with Shops
[19 July: Purchased by Mr W Welham for £415]
STAMP DISTRIBUTOR: Mr Stephen Thompson, postmaster of Beccles, appointed distributor and
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DEATH of BECCLES COLLEGE BOY: Frederick Walker, aged 12. Complained of pais on Monday
afternoon, seen by Doctors WM & EB Crowfoot in the afternoon and evening. Died on Tuesday
TOWN COUNCIL Sent address of congratulation to he Queen.
Day, however small.
Henry Riches, 13, who was near the Post Office with a barrow of bread, which the two tried to upset.
Drew struck him in the eye with a stone in his hand. Both boys then ran away. Edward Riches,
brother of the injured boy, said Drew got his brother down near the National School and beat him.
imprisonment, Chilvers fined 2s 6d.
POLICE COURT John Howell guilty of being drunk & disorderly. Found by PC Reeve & PC Coe,
abusive and arrested. Many previous convictions. Fined 11s 6d and 8s 6d costs.
VISITATION of new ARCHDEACON. Spoke of advancement of the Church in 50 years: great
convocation, the establishment of diocesan conferences, and rapid growth of our home and colonial
episcopate; but there was ground for fear. The church was in danger of unhappy divisions. There
Afterwards an adjournment took place to the King’s Head, where clery and churchwardens partook of
luncheon. Then follwed a discussion on “Agricultural Depression”. The Archdeacon regretted the
churchwarden thought that the landlords’ income was sunk, the farmers’ gone, but the parsons had up
to the present had theirs in full, save with small reductions on the glebe, and it would be well if they
THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE: About 500 aged and other poor people were entertained at Dinner. Mr P
were four long tables set lengthwise down the room, and closely packed. Pot plants and flowers
ginger beer, was served out to each, and all present seemed to enjoy themselves.
Alfred Woods, Robert W Snell, James Moore, George Moore, George Smith, Sergt-Maj Barkham,
Sergt JE Roffe;Mr FS Rix & the following ladies assisted as waiters: Mrs Angell, Misses Angell (2),
Buck.
In the Corn Hall the party was not quite so numerous, a very large number - as many as 100 - of
Mr Youngs sent a bountiful supply of prime meat, bread and plum pudding, with pint of beer or stout.
The 150 who attended at the Corn Hall were seated at eight tables, very conveniently arrangedv for
were the managing committee; the carvers were Richard Smith, Robert J Read, G Pearson, Phipip
Poll, Alfred Cattermole, Charles Geer, and J Mayhew. Waiters: Mrs John Boutell, the Misses
(Plymouth), Miss E Youngs, Mr A Block & his sister (Mrs Winson of Salisbury), Master Frank
Parkhouse, and Master Percy Kittle.
Mr Edwin Crisp, the Misses Crisp, Mr GB Angell, Mrs Houghton, Mrs Parkhouse, Mrs Willison, Mrs
Kittle etc.
town crier. In he evening there was a good display of fireworks,
neglect, and made pleasant as a resort, and expect that it will be acceptable to the inhabitants (chiefly
occupy the seats provided, smoke the pipe of contemplation, and pass a not unprofitable hour in
to be used as a playground for children.
SALE or to be LET: ASHMAN’S HALL, furnished or unfurnished. Charming residence standing on
Gardens, Tennis Lawns, large Kitchen Gardens with Brieries, Orchards, and Gardener’s Cottage.
The House has spacious Entrance Vestibule to a grand Staircase, with suite of Reception Rooms and
The upper floor provides 12 Bedrooms and 3 Dressing Rooms
conveniently arranged and fitted up with all modern Appliances, and Outbuildings.
entrance Lodge. If desired, abut 40 acres of Park Land, with or without 1,000 Acres of Shooting may
The property is most eligibly situated for access to Town, within half-an-hour of Lowestoft and
Yarmouth, and easy reach of Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.
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BELLS RUNG to celebrate the return of the Mayor after 7 weeks of ill health.
HISTORY of BECCLES Contuinues with description of St Michael’s Church.
subscribers
HISTORY of BECCLES Contuinues with description of St Michael’s Church.
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Messrs Garrod.
POLICE COURT: William Ling, John Dowe, William Dowe and James Balls, labourers, all of
Swan, when the landlord agreed to accompany him part of the way home. Near the Britannia Shades,
the men came up, knocked him down and kicked him savagely. PC Coe & Inspector Ling arrived.
traveller for Messrs Blackie, George Woolner, colt breaker & Charles Bumstead, Landlord of the
Britannia Shades. All given 21 days hard labour.
1887
NARROW ESCAPE from DROWNING: Some children were playing, as is very common, near the
parents reside in Quadrant Cottages, fell into what is known as Gas-house Dyke. The children at once
stick. This he was unable to do, however, and the child would have been drowned but for the help of
had fallen into the water, and had been in the water “a long time”. Mr Spall at once left his boat, and
going to the spot indicated, he saw the child with its head just above the water, apparently sinking.
child, who was insensible. Means were taken to resusciate life and happily proved successful, and a
few minutes after the occurrence the little fellow, who is only about four years old, was restored to
ACCIDENT: An alarming trap accident occurred near the Black Boy Inn. The Ingate railway gates
were closed as a train was about due; but on the approach of Mr C Carter, jun in a trap from Hulver,
and as Mr Carter’s trap was smartly passing the crossing, it is thought the gate swung slightly
inwards. Anyhow, the cart struck the gate and a shaft was broken. The horse was alarmed and made
companion, a young lady named Collins, were both thrown out, and several of Mr Edmund’s
windows were broken [27 Ingate] .The reins were wound round Miss Collins’ wrist, and but for the
have happened. In fact it is a wonder that both escaped as they did.
SALE: BEAUMONT HOUSE, LONDON ROAD: H & J Read instructed by Benjamin Woolnogh to
Drawing Rooms, Kitchen, corridor 30ft long, scullery, store room, pantry, cellar & Five Bedrooms.
deep well of excellent water, with Vinery (30ft x 15ft) in full bearing, cuycumber house, aviary, large
trees and bushes.
frontage on London Road, and containing 2a 2r 29p, all freehold.
SALE: by H & J Read for Executors of PC Benns:
The Lord Nelson, beerhouse, adjoining, occupied by Mrs Mary Ann Mills
[6 September: Purchased E Morse £600]
LOT 2: Smallgate & Newgate: Executors of PC Benns
Newgate:- Baker’s Shop, shed & Yard occupied by C Reynolds [Newgate 21 & 23]
LOT 3: A substantial Doiuble Cottage, Stable, Lime House & Large Yard in NEWGATE [No 23],
6 September: Purchased E Fprd £170]
LOT 4 A well planted MMarket Garden and piece of Pasture Land with Cottage and Buildings in
[6 September: Not listed in Sale]-
DEATH of Rev W Hammond, retired Primitive Methodist Minister, coonected to the sect for over 40
1887
CONCERT in aid of the building a Cricket & Football Pavilion.
BECCLES HISTORY continued/ Registers & Churchwardens Accounts
1887
been carried out. The school was comletely full.
BECCLES HISTORY. Endgate Church. Norwich Heresy Trials, Marian & elizabethan persecutions, .
BRAMPTON ESTATE: The Grove, next to the Church, Capital Rsidence, undulating lawn of 35
acres. No bids
Chateubriand.
SALE: ROOK’S LANE by Messrs H & J Read for executors of Mrs Mullett. A substantial Freehold
quarterly tenants at Rent of £11 15s pa.
1887
SALE of FURNITURE of Angel Inn, Mr James Cutler, who is moving
1887
FIRST STEAM LAUNCH ever built in Beccles - by Elliott & Garrood, launched
Gosford, formerly of Worlingham Hall, married in 1842, Mr Bence-Jones consulting surgeon to St
George’s Hospital and secretary to the Royal Institution.
1887
BECCLES TOWN COUNCIL: Councillor Hindes enquired who had charge of the Common, Baxter
or Denington?, as he saw 16 or 18 horses there belonging to a drover who did not live in the town.
William Betts three houses in Alaxandra Road approved, upon plan of two houses passed previously.
Inspector states that no pigs are kept on premises of James Barkway in Blyburgate [No 16, The Red
Frederick’s Place & Alexandra Road to be lighted with gas.
SALE of FURNITURE at FOX & HOUNDS: Mrs Philip Jamy leaving.
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TO BE LET, LONDON ROAD, Nos 1 & 3, Estelle Terrace, apply James Mobbs, Auctioneer,
Norwich.
1887
ACCIDENT: Mr William Bell, of the Black Boy Inn, Blyburgate, while returning from his farm at
Geldeston, the horse tripped and he thrown out of his cart.
while she went elsewhere. The pram, because of the incline fell into the river by the Bridge. The girl
a young wherryman, promptly, without hesitation junped in and saved both girl and baby, before they
ACCIDENT to VOLUNTEER. Private Alfred Dennington, marking the butts at Lowestoft shot while
CAXTON ATHLETIC SPORTS.
HISTORY of BECCLES: Rosehall Manor, Races, Gildhall, Edward Vi & the Church, 1835 Act etc
1887
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SALE of surplus FURNITURE at TOWER HOUSE, Newmarket by Duurants for Mrs Boutell
SALE by Durrants of Property of GA Dunn
boarded Counting Room: the buildings and land having frontages towards the private road leading to
NB The strip of land lying between the rear of the house occupied by Mr Dun and the above private
[25 October: withdrawn]
Lady’s Meadow, facing the Railway, and now occupied by GA Dunn, A Elliott & J Brewster, with
Pump and Well of good water and convenient outbuildings and Gardens adjoining
road is not incuded in this Lot
[25 October: withdrawn at £375]
on theabove private road of 40 ft.
Freehold & Free from Land Tax.
A SWARM of RATS Quite a day’s sport was afforded on Wednesday by the rats on the premises of
Mr J Moore, butcher [24 Blyburgate]. Mr Moore’s Slaughter House had been taken down in order to
made upon them. Mr England’s little Terrier bitch and a few ferrets killed upwards of a hundred rats,
and it is believed that as many more got safe away. In one place, less than a yard square, near the pig-
the consumption of offal in the locality for some time to come.
MURDER of Recor of Cretingham by deranged Curate.
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SALE of FURNITURE in Blyburgate [probably No 78] of Amos Tills and Blacksmith’s Sock-in-
DEATH of Joseph Woolner, a ringer, who had been a member of the team for 40 years. He was 72.
peal was rung in his memory. He usually rang the ninth bell.
for the patronage of 17 years. Asks for support to her successor:
Caleb Chase, late of Ballygate, Statiuonr etc
1887
DEATH of RECTOR of ELLOUGH, Rev SW Earnshaw-Wall, MA, LLM. He had been living in the
neighbourhood for 10 years & prresented to the living in 1877, following the death of Rev EA
CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY meeting held.
POLICE COURT: Emma Kemp found guilty of breaking panes of glass. William Warren rented a
1887
turned the children out, got very drunk, and swore she would kill the children. Warren took the
children in, gave them tea and put them to bed. He then went to the house and found the woman had
cursing about the children. She got into the place and started smashing windows. Warren saw her
smash two or three while he was there, and had she nt been stopped by the Constable she would have
removed in custody. [There was no more mention of the children!]
POLICE COURT: Henry Rawson, a tramp, drunk & disorderly. He had been on the road 20 years.
AGRICULTURAL DEPRESSION Mr James Colman, of Henstead:- When the present decade set in
darkness which is indeed felt: for it threatens the very existence of each class of man connected with
times, but many large owners are in equally bad position, as they have on their hands that which was
worthy of such designation, as in too many cases it will neither sell or let.
TO BE LET by AUCTION by H & J Read [the Church Lands] on leases of 10 years.
Messrs AF Evans, or their undertenants
[8 November: Let at £34 pa]
[8 November; Let at £1 10s pa]
Read and forming part of their Sale Ground.
LOT 4 A Piece of Arable Land called the Clerk’s Piece containing 3a 2r 38p, now in the occupation
death of the Parish Clerk during the term.
[8 November: Let at £14]
1887
CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL: Rev Jonathan Calvert, after eleven years ministry at Beccles is
leaving to take charge of the Congregational Chapel at Fulham. Mr Calvert was formerly at St
ROBBERY: A poor widow named Orrin living in Denmark Road has been made a victim by an
unprincipled young fewllow who went to her house pretending to want lodgings. He said he was
He later said he would return. The young man did not return and Mrs Orrin found that her husband’s
silver watch and chain and a puse containing 1s 3d had been stolen.
Westminster. It was the 33rd anniversary. Among the survivors was Robert Briggs (11th Hussars),
formerly coachman to the late RN Bacon of Norwich, now residing at Beccles. Briggs’ expenses to
TO BE LET: Waveney Lodge, PUDDINGMOOR, containing 3 Bedroms, 2 Sitting Rooms & other
offices. Apply CF Parker, “The Grotto”.
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MAYOR: Alderman Walton proposed Mr AK Hockey as Mayor. The Mayor (Alderman Masters)
present.
ward, approached by a passage built over the staircase, the floor of the new ward is on a level with
windows opening on all four sides, has been formed over the well of the staircase, greatly improving
the ventilation of the whole hospital, also giving abundance of light. The works were designed by
Woodroffe, for the new ward & lantern, & Robert H Ellwood for the painting of the building
internally.
A Woods
I Copeman
retiring councillor
373
T Wilson
RJ Read
retiring concillor
227
210
elected
not elected
Total number of voters 622
The poll rmained open from 8am till 8 pm
accused of embezzling two sums of money from John Quinton Wilkinson, his employer. ,
Mr Dowsett appeared for the prosecutor, Mr AC Kent of Lowestoft for the defence.
the defendant that all money received should be put into the till at once. Change was in a different till.
he was guilty. He refused. The evidence was extremely slight that money had been intentionally
On leaving Mr Dowsett & Mr Wilkinson were hooted in the street, while the accused was carried off
MAYOR: Mr Alfred Knibbs Hockey, was Master of the British Schools at Elham in Kent for six
years. He is now the Principal of Beccles College, which numbers 150 boarders
tea.. The cost will be £350, towards which £219 has been raised, leaving a balance of £130 to be
raised.
FIRE ENGINE to be purchased from Messrs Merryweather for £144. plus extras for hose etc and a
COW KEEPERS: There are 39 cowkeepers and 250 cows.
5 Deaths from measles & one of whooping cough this Quarter.
been the admiration of the world, and would continue to be the pioneer of conquest and peace. So
also our army had not been, and never would be, defeated while English blood flowed in its soldiers.
wages varying from £20 to £50 per annum, with board and lodging. Applicants must be between 17
and 35 years of age, and of good character. Free Passages are granted by Steamers from Blackwall,
WILLIAM BECKETT, the only survivor of the rwo men who went out to the Soudan for Messrs
Lucas & Aird, & from whose notes a description of the expedition was compiled for this journal, has
in Egypt.
POLICE COURT LICENCES: Abraham Alder to the Angel Inn, Ballygate
George Monel, lat of Willingham, to the Pickerel, Puddingmoor
Charles Barkway to the Fox & Hounds, Hungate Lane
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FIRE BRIGADE: To consist of 16 persons, a Captain, Superintendent, Engineer, Deputy Engineer,
and twelve Firemen. To receive 5s a Quarter. Engines, Apparatus & uniforms will be provided. The
The Captain £1 1s for each fire. Superintendent 2s 6d first hour & 1s 6d each hour after, etc.
Firemen: A Balls, A Dennington, RL Davy, G Symonds, C Woolnough, H Farrow, FJ Boyce, R
ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS: Prizes
1887
WOMBELL’S MENAGERIE visited Beccles on Wednesday. In the evening, Mr W Barber, of the
Bear & Bells, entered one of the Lion cages with the lady lion trainer. The couple walked round the
spectators, who raised vociferous cheers as Mr Barber made his safe exit.
St MICHAEL’S CHURCH. The collection of £11 went towards the new boiler to heat the church. It
HOME RULE MEETING at BECCLES
VESTRY MEETING to confirm the letting of 68 rods of land called the Poor’s Pightle to Read’s, the
1887
NEW FIRE ENGINE ARRIVES. It can pump 115 gallons a minute 125ft high.
SALE; RAVENSMERE: by H & J Read instructed by the Mortgagees. Recently occupied by James
1887
LOT 1: Newly erected Double Residence with detached wash-house, boarded and tiled cow house
and other buildings, well planted Garden & Pasture Land containing 1r 32p
Common. 1r 8p
LOT 3: Building Land, now Pasture lying on the east of Lot 1, 1r 8p.
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successful candidates.
built during Mr Slope’s ministry in 1813 for £2,000. Its enlargement 50 years later, and the building
Calvert’s ministry there had been built the large schoolroom, the renovation of the Chapel and the
TOWN HALL IMPROVEMENTS: This had been discussed previously. The Council had three plans
drawn up by Arthur Pells. One was approved by the Council providing an external straight staircase
The magistrates approved it, with some provisos. Afte some discussion (some of it bad tempered) that
the plan sent to the Magistrates should be accepted. This involved an inner staircase that would be
am
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Somerleyton, received a unanimous invitation to the pastorate of the CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.. He wears a black gown in the pulpit, being a revival of the custom pursued by the Rev
The death of the late Rector, Rev FF Tracy, at his residence at Cambridge in May 1888, after about
five weeks’ illness. He was Rector from May 1872 to September 1881, when he was appointed vicar
recently formed out of three different parishes in the University town.
SALE: Brick & slated Residence & shop with extensive Yard, Warehouse & Workshops now in the
10s-0d
Brick & Slated Residence adjoining above with Yard, Stables, Cart Shed & other buildings, now in
Extensive business premises & frontages both on Northgate & the River Waveney.
SALE: Northgate, Marquis of Granby, adjoining the Staithe, containing Sitting Room, Smoking
1888
SALE : Late Mr W Lenny
SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENCE: Entrance Hall, 3 Sitting Rooms, Kitchen, Store Room, good Cellar
ALSO
COMFORTABLE SMALL RESIDENCE adjoining: large Sitting Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Store
ADJOINING are the Mill House with two floors & Brew House
House, Cart Shed & large Granary over.
the Old Market, with Barley Chamber for fifty quarters, two working floors, Kiln & Malt Store.
planted with flowers, well adapted for building.
The Malt Office is in the occupation of Messrs Crisp & Son, the tenancy expires at Michaelmas next.
Prices per Dozen: Port: Excellent Fruity Wine, suitable for invalids: 24s, 30s, 36s.
Good Sound Claret 16s, 18sSuperior Creaming Champagnes 38s, 48s to 60s
Spirits, Per Gallon: Cognac 21s to 34s; Jamaica Rum 17s to 34s; Gin 12s 6d, 14s, 16s, Whiskey 21s
stomach, Sick Headaches, Giddiness, Fullness and swelling after meals, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful
dreams, and all nervous and Trembling Sensations. Sold by all Druggists. Boxes 1s 1 1/4d &, 2s 9d.
Case
ADVERTISEMENT: The Genuine Boot Stores, Exchange Square, noted for ease, elegance and
Calf Glove & Glace Patent & Kid. CT Field, Exchange Square.
ADVERTISEMENT: Samuel Field, Iron & Brass Founder, Agricultural Implement Manufacturer.
Pulpers, Corn & Grist Mills. Wearing parts of all descriptions kept in stock.
ADVERTISEMENT:Waveney Wine, Spirit & Beer Stores, Northgate, Beccles. Established 1825.
ADVERTISEMENT: Solid Paraffin for use in Laundry. Scotch Solid Paraffin is found to be highly
solution in which the clothes are boiled effects an enormous saving in labour and time, and renders
absence of smell.
renown. Once tried always used.
wool cloth. Embroidered Gores. Quality 1: 6s 11d; Quality 2: 8s 11d. Of all Ladies outfitters &
ADVERTISEMENT: Emigration; Australia & New Zealand from £12 12s; Brazil £7-15s-0d.
America from £3-10s-0d;
Beccles; Established over 80 years. Beccles Almamack for 1889 just published. Xmas & New Year
Cards in great variety. Photographs of Beccles & Neighbourhood from 6d each. In Memoriam Cards.
ADVERTISEMENT: Innsbruck, Hotel Tyrol. Thye proprietor encouraged by the increase of his
English & American winter vistors, offers superior accommodation in his first class hotel, at very
educational and otherwise of a University town, beautifully situated and protected from north and
east winds by high surrounding mountains. Hotel heated throughout. Excellent cuisine; every modern
skating, shooting, concerts etc. 31 hours from London (via Alberg), one change at Basle.
ADVERTISEMENT: Emigration to Queensland by Steamer. Free Passages are granted to Female
on payment of £1 for ship kit, and fare to depot in London, all of whom are in great demand in the
Colony, and receive wages from £20 to £45 per annum, and board and lodging. An experienced
Depot, free of cost.
labourers whose labour is connected with the land, such as ploughmen, gardeners, miners, navvies,
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ADVERTISEMENT: TH Pearce, Wholesale & Retail Dealer in Teas, Coffees, Family Groceries,
Foreign Fruits: Raisins, Currants, Sultanas, Muscatels, Figs, Prunes, Dates, Grapes, Oranges, emons,
Cocoanuts, Almonds, Brazils, Walnuts, Barcelonas, Chestnuts.
Chddar and other Cheeses. Home cured & Wiltshire Bacon.
ADVERTISEMENT:Newstead Bros are now showing a large collection of Fancy Articles suitable
season. Japanese trays, brackets, Papier-Mache ornaments, Scents, Fancy Work Boxes, Desks, Glove
Boxes, Glasses, Teapot Stands, Photo Frames, Albums, Purses, Fancy Aprons etc, all of which are
Norwich House, New Market Place [27], Beccles
ADVERTISEMENT: Norman Bros & Beard, Music Sellers, [32] New Market: Pianos, Harmoniums
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quarter. Pianos tuned & repaired by experienced Tutors & Workmen. All Kinds of Musical
Instruments kept in Stock.
classes of Machinery promptly executed. Vulcan Iron Works {Peddar’s Lane]
ADVERTISEMENT: Buy Your Boots of J Clements, the Old Established Leather Shop & Boot
order on the premises. Repairing done while you wait. J Clements, Exchange Square, Beccles
prices by Caleb Chase, Bookseller, Stationer, Newsagent, etc, Market Street.
members of the family of the late Mr WE Crowfoot, who inserted, at the east end of the south aisle, a
pre-deceased him as long ago as 1870.
A much needed improvement, which has been for some years discussed, is in course of completion,
pleasing effect, much to be preferred to the former appearance of cushions of various materials,
colours and sizes. The cost, about £100, has been subscribed by members of the congregation.
the inhabitants of the borough. Mr Charles Paker of “The Grotto” [4 Puddingmoor] was elected.
five weeks’ illness. He was Rector from May 1872 to September 1881, when he was appointed vicar
recently formed out of three different parishes in the University town.
Somerleyton, received a unanimous invitation to the pastorate of the CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.. He wears a black gown in the pulpit, being a revival of the custom pursued by the Rev
A conference of Strict BAPTISTS of Norfolk & Suffolk was inaugurated in this town in November
1888 by Mr SK Bland, a well-known and respected name throughout the county, who was elected
The alterations and improvements at the TOWN HALL [Public Hall] consisted of new sunlights in
place of the dilapidated and somewhat dangerous chandeliers formerly in use, a new staircase to the
doors
COUNCIL: Alfred Hockey, re-elected Mayor. There were 6 candidates for 4 seats. All the present
previously retired after serving for 7 years. The Borough Rate raised £1200.
FAUCONBERGE SCHOOL three times the number of pupils in 1889 to when Rev Raven started his
Ashton, who left St Mary’s in 1870 after 17 years. He was an excellent Master, and his interest in the
school did not cease when his official connection with it had terminated
and Inspector Alfred Hubbard of Needham Market succeeded hium.
her pupils on Monday 21st.
Lessons given in French, German, Latin, Music, Drawing and Shorthand.
Examinations, including Trinity College (for Music).
EDUCATION: The Laurels, London Road: Miss Ecclestone hopes to receive her Pupils on Tuesday
FOR SALE: Smart Dog Cart. £10. Bargain. Apply Mr Chase, Stationer, Beccles
BECCLES ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS: Captain Thomson Wilson to be Major, vice Earl of
1889
CHURCH COMMISSIONERS for DIOCESE: Canon Heaviside, Preb Frederick Meyrick
CATHOLIC CHURCH, BUNGAY: Opening of new Chancel and Sacristy through the munificence
1889
The chancel, built in the Perpendicular style is 40ft in height, 24ft in length & 18ft in width, and is
divided from the church by an archway with massive stone columns embellished with floriated
bearing angels of mahogany, whilston each side of the walls is a carved oak panelling reaching from
the ground to the base of the windows. This carving was furnished by Mr AR Wall, sculptor, of
occupying the whole width of the building, and reaching to the base of the east end window. Here are
seen the effects of the chisel when in the hands of a sculptor of the highest order, combined with deep
in every form, all turning towards the tabernacle and throne in devotional attitudes. The columns of
chastely carved pinnacles bearing numerous other angels. The tabernacle door is of worked brass,
Carved out in stone above is seen the word “Pax” signifying “peace”. The stained glass windows are
commemorative of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Smith. In the centre light is the figure of our Saviour
on the Cros, whilst on either side the departed parents are represented in an attitude of prayer before
Fisher and Sir Thomas More, is by Messrs Hardman & Co. Those on either side, Saint Ephrem and
Saint Anne on the left, with Saint Richard and Saint Elizabeth on the right, are by Mr Swaine Bourne
right; and on this side is the Sacristy, a building 12ft high and 14ft by 12ft. The Chancel is hung with
also of brass, supplied by Messrs Hardman and Powell. A new communion rail is in course of
building was, at Mr Smith’s particular request divivded amongst the local contractors, and has been
Messrs W Read & Son did the brickwork; Mr Nursey the masonry; and Mr Harris the painting.
The Architecture of the building speaks for itself, and displays great taste and skill on the part of the
“Sketches Abroad.” The seats of the church have been re-arranged and new ones added to provide
greater accommodation to meet the needs of the ever increasing congregation. The cost of the work is
After the service there was a luncheon in the Corn Hall. Those present included Mr & Mrs Nevill,
(Editor East Suffolk Gazette), Mr & Mrs Kenyon, Mr F Banham, Mr B Smith (architect)
first election at Bccles under the new Local Government Act. Two representatives were required for
seats in the County Council for East Suffolk, and three candidates were nominated, viz Mr JK
were well known, Mr Garrod being one of the heads of a very popular family, while Mr Alderman
Masters and Mr Alderman Walton are members of the Town Council, the former having for many
previous to the election by both parties; and very full and complete arrangements were made to get
voters to the polling station, which was usual at the Town Hall, the Mayor acting as presiding officer.
afterwards appeared, both ladies devoting the day to carrying women voters in their carriages to the
of 200 women on the roll, and very few of these failed to respond to the invitation of the special
to take them up. .. The poll opened at 8 o’clock, and by 11.30 275 votes had been recorded; at 1
electors had passe in... The candidates put in an occasional appearance, and received rather mixed
greetings from a portion of the crowd in front of the Town Hall. When Mr Walton visited the place at
groans, which were indulged, however, without any trace of ill-temper. He met with this reception
three or four times during the day. Singularly enough Mr Garrod happened to pass about four o’clock,
to advance, and it was apparent from the cries of the crowd that his candidature was being warmly
espoused by many of the working classes. The result of the voting was declared about 9.30 as
Garrod 555; Walton 540; Masters 508.
A scene of great excitement followed upon the declaration of the poll, frantic cheers being raised for
drawn in a brougham by enthusiastic supporters to his house, where he made a short speech, thanking
those who put him into such an honourable and proud position that day.
John King Garrod:
369 in conjunction with Masters
121 in conjunction with Walton
Joseph Platt Walton
121 in conjunction with Garrod
540
Edward Masters
369 in conjunction with Garrod
100 in conjunction with Walton
JK Garrod, who served 25 years on the Town Council, but we cannot congratulate the town on a
represent the town on the County Council. Mr Masters has devoted himself, heart and soul, for many
boroughs is done by a highly paid official; and he has not spared himself in any way where the good
expected. It ought not to have been too much to hope for the slight recognition which Mr Masters
fairly claimed for past services. Not personal aggrandisement was sought; but simply the authority to
THE OLD CORPORATION: Our forefathers had an expensive way of borrowing money, and we are
still feeling the pinch, and likely to for some yeas, there being still nine lives intervening before the
upwards of £1700 for the £500 borrowed about 69 years ago, on mortgage f the old Assembly
Rooms, it will be generally admitted that this bond has been a costly one to the townspeople.
The original purchasers of shares who nominated their children or grandchildren for the dividends
made a splendid bargain. No blame to them; it was a business transaction, though such would hardly
PLANNING APPROVED: 1.) Alterations to a house in Puddingmoor belonging to Mr Henry
Woolnough
School. Councillor Buck hoped that something might be done to make the school of greater benefit to
the town than it is now. Councillor Woolner : “It had been taken from the children for whom it was
Leman School but they could not get enough candidates with sufficient ability to take them to come
Headmaster was very badly paid now.”
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ADVERTISEMENT: MC Woodward having succeeded to the Old-Estavblished Grocery Business,
twenty years) respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage bestowed on his late Uncle, and
begs to assure the Public it will be his earnest desire to maintain the reputation of such an old-
FIRE in the kitchen of the house and shop occupied by Mr Sparling, clothier, in the New Market. He
took possession of the premises only a few weeks before. The fire was extinguished quickly.
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EDUCATION: Piano & Singing: Miss McCulloch, RAM, Pupil of the lat Sir William Sterndale
Bennett, Can receive pupils twice a week. Her system of teaching ensures an easy and rapid progress
ANOTHER GIRL MISING: A servant girl, Flora Winkfield, aged 14, has been missing since
Tuesday night. She was at service at Mr EO Chenery’s blacksmith, Hungate, and during the absence
not been heard of, although diligent search and enquiry have been made. It is stated she had said she
intended to drown herself, but the person to whom she is alleged to have made this statement early on
drove over there the same night, but the girl was not at home, nor has any trace of her been found.
The girl’s mistress had had occasion to find fault with the girl during the day, but was not at all sharp
of newspapers, and several times spoke about the escapade of the young woman Davey. There is
tie over her head.
Chair. Also JL Wilkinson, (stationmaste, Beccles), Mr Gillingwater (stationmaster at Geldeston), Mr
spoke of the developments in the Geat Eastern over the last year: A great many stations added to the
system. They were spending £1,300,00 on works in hand.
the daughter of Lieut-General Lord George Beresford, GCB, and in Februsry 1849 married the late
Admiral Eden, brother-i-law of Lord Brougham, and of Admiral Sir Graham Moore, and nephew of
mother, Lady George Beresford, and she was accustomed to spend part of every year there. She built
organ.
elected one of 19 Aldermen.
for assistant surveyor in the RE Department of the War Office.
WHERRY CAPSIZED The Wherry Emerald belonging to Messrs Crisp, partly laden with sugar was
that the two men on board, Mr A Knights and his father, had to swim to the shore.
PIANO SWINDLES: Henry Saville arrested at Beccles charged with stealing 26 pianos, owned by
employed as a piano tuner by Messrs Norman & Beard
EAST SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL: Mr Masters elected unopposed as a rewsult of Mr Garrod’s
DIARY of a Beccles BELL-RINGER [Gowing] extracts 1781-1804.
SALE of FURNITURE by Executors of Mrs Eliza Copping of Caxton Road.
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Dwelling Houses & Outbuildings. Registered Slaughterhouse on the premises, occupied by W Le
Grice.
Mendelssohn’s “Hear My Prayer” sung by the Choir, Maste Chalker taking the soprano solo very
creditably.
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SUICIDE of Florence Wingfield, servant of Mrs Chenery, drowned in the river. Body taken from the
found that she committed suicide while of unsound mind and no blame whatever was attached to Mr
DEATH of Samuel Gibbs, [aged 78], member of Oddfellows. He was a thrifty, self-made man.
and by good management was enabled to retire with a competency in his old age. He lived in Bungay
before coming to Beccles. [Listed as Corn Chandler at 23 & 31 Smallgate, 1865-1879]
evening. There were very large congregations at both services, and his simple, yet eloquent and
earnest gospel addresses were listened to with deepest attention.
years. Chairman acknowledged “great services rendered over 40 years”. His successor must be a
merchant of Beccles.
Norwich, Diss, Halesworth, Bungay etc.
SUFFOLK YEOMANRY CAVALRY: Annual training at Ipswich. There are vacancies for a few
TO BE LET A Bake Office, Apply W Knights, [13] Smallgate
ADVERTISEMENT: Potatoes: Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Hebron, White Elephant, Magnum
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well-tied sorts. Potatoes, good cooking from 6d per stone. TJ Self, Market Place, Beccles.+
VESTRY MEETING: Mr CF Parker presided. Appointments: 1.) Overseers: JM Brundell, RA King,
Parker. 3.) Appeal by Mr C Smith against the assessment of Delf’s Maltings in his occupation. Rent
Mr Smith wanted the Maltings to be assessed upon the rental. To be defended.
Beccles. The Society nationally had only been going 8 years. Mention of Dr Barnardo’s. They aimed
responsibility for them.
LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY AGM
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Fisk, shopkeeper of Old Market. Eliza lodging with Naomi stole the money from her dress. Inspector
Hubbard brought Eliza Punchard to the house, who returned the stolen money. The charge taken no
A convinced low churchman, following the example of the Prelate of the diocese, those who held
the same benefice, born at Framlingham in 1810. Educated at Norwich Grammar School & Caius
Succeeded his father in 1844. Hon Canon of Norwich 1858, Archdeacon 1869. Retired 1887.
birds; grand layers; excellent for table. Inspection invited. 4s 6d for 13 (unfertile eggs replaced) L
Laws, Nurseries, Beccles.
Sale or Hire. Weekly payments. Porter’s, Dagmar House, [37 New Market] Beccles.
SALVATION ARMY had 3 days campaign. Meetings held at the Town Hall on Sunday. Now
members should be real, practical servants of the Lord. If the proved unworthy they turned them out.
All their members were teetotallers. On Monday a great “holiness” mmeting in the afternoon,
ENTERTAINMENT by CHILDREN of the Board School in the Town Hall. “The procedings, which
were of unalloyed enjoyment”, ended with a distribution of prizes by Mr WM Crowfoot, who
ADVERTISEMENT: Clifford Smith has in Stock: Prentice’s Manure, Nitrate of Soda, Red & White
Clovers, Trefoils, Rye Grasses etc, Linseed & Cotton Cakes, Coals, Salt, Grain; The Staithe, Beccles.
with folding doors; Breakfast room, and 5 Bed & Dressing rooms, with Stabling & Yard adjoining.
CONFIRMATION of 219 candidates, 105 from Beccles (45 boys, 60 girls)
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COUNTY COURT: Corporation v Henry Newson, vet. Claim of Newson for £23 for work as
was fulfilling the role of Inspector, Vet and policeman, all at once. He was asking for payment twice
much more realistic.
having frontages of 38ft 6 in near the Ingate Railway Crossing
(7 May: Lot 1: W Calver £50; Lot 2: WG Aldous £40; Lot 3: withdrawn)
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Hall, London, [11] New Market, Beccles, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Beccles & surrounding
neighbourhood that he has purchased the Old-Established Chemist’s Business of Mr AA Willison,
CANTATA at the TOWN HALL: “The Mountain Maid” was performed under conductorship of Mr
CE Hale, with the string band of Mr HW Delf. Miss Kerridge presided at the piano.
furnishing Requisites is now on view at Pells’ General Furnishing Warehouse, Beccles. Special show
of Furniture, Bedding, Iron Bedsteads, Earthenware, Hardware, Perambulators, Paperhangings etc.
ADVERTISEMENT: Sheffield_Made Pocket Cutlery. Direct Supply Co, Sheffield, send for Half-a-
Crown, post free, Lady’s or Gentleman’s handsomely finished Pocket Knife. Write at once.
arrived on the 21st [Sunday]. The ss Aranci sailed on Monday for cargo in London on Wednesday,
the 24th.
Shades.
Elm Tree be cut down and another one planted. 3.) FWD Robinson asks for a sewer in St Mary’s
4.) Advisability of making St Mary’s Road a certain width right through. Mr Robinson prepared to do
put back their boundary 4 or 5 yards, so that a straight line could be obtained. He was quite willing to
take away the corner so as to make Bungay Road and Ringsfield Road less dangerous.
houses to be erected by Mr Woodroffe for Mr Reynolds in Denmark Road. 3.) house to be erected by
Mr Clement Smith for Mr W Robinson in Denmark Road.
rated. Would cost £100. There would haveto be an appeal
Chapel, leaving to marry Mt H Walter Parker, formerly one of the Deacons.
walk from the Railway Station and two minutes from the River; containing 6 Bedrooms, Dressing
Garden in front of house, Kitchen Garden at the back. Apply Mrs Stanford, Ravensmere House, Old
Market, Beccles.
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ADVERTISEMENT: Henry L Robins, Corn, Coal & Coke Merchant. All kinds of Agriculural Seeds
and Seed Corn in stock. GER Station, Beccles.
Orchestra. The second part will contain Rode’s 7th Concerto for Violin & Orchestra. Full Band &
Chorus of 100 performers. Leader WE Tuddenham; Conductor WH Williamson. Reserved Chairs 2s
ACCIDENT: Mr J Mulliner, Inspector of permanent way for the Beccles District, was stepping down
from the cattle pens on to the line when he slipped, and falling, broke his leg. He was conveyed to his
CHURCH PREFERMENT: Rev RA Hitchcock, curate at Beccles, has been appointed Rector of St
Bartholomew’s, Heigham, Norwich by the Bishop of Norwich, who is the Patron of the Living. “A
ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS CHURCH PARADE. marched to Barsham Church. Sermon by the
Rector, Rev EP Williams. The Artillery Band played the Church call at ten o’clock, and a selection of
large number of the townspeople, and the streets being crowded on the return of theVolunteers from
LIBERAL PARTY in Beccles greet their Candidate, a Gladstonian, with acclamation.
leader [Newson lived in North House & died in October 1889, aged 49] They met at the Fox at
him with his whip. Two people at the Fox testified that he was not drunk. Newson fined £4 and costs
2.) James Betts, bricklayer neglecting to send his daughter to school. She stayed at home to help look
after his ten children. Fined 2s 6d.
Anchor.
SALE by Messrs H & J Read for Executors of Robert Jarman on 28 June:
the occupation of Mr W Laws, Residence & Shop occupied by Mr J Ward, Residence now occupied
by Mr CH Smith as Furniture Warehouse, with piece of garden; & Shoemaker’s Shop occupied by R
(2 July: Withdrawn at £520. Since sold to Mr AH Jarman)
LOT 2 Residence & Shops in Smallgate now in two tenements in the occupation of Mr A Williman,
& small residence and Shoe Shop, on the south side occupied by Mr WG Scott
(2 July: Withdrawn at £390)
Furze.
LOT 4. Five Ten Pound 5% Preference Shares in the Beccles Waterworks Co.
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WANTED General Servant, clean, respectable Girl, about 16, fond of children. Must have been out
SALE of CHINA, Pictures, 1250 ozs of Silver Plate, 300 Vols of Books at Lowestoft. “Three lots of
the celebrated Owl Service with monograms of Mr W Woodley, Beccles, for whom it was made: the
Dresden & Chelsea figures were sold for 4 or 5 guineas.
1811 Elegant dinner at Mrs. Woodleys being her 70th Birthday met 2 Sucklings, 2 Smiths, Shaws, 2
Mrs CORBYN leaving Beccles. She has been intimately associated with the local musical world of
entertainment without asking Mrs Corbyn to assist. Many a first class concert has been promoted in
her in the elevation of musical taste of the community. I hear she is about to reside wih her son in
London.
some spirited individual who shall take up the management of its affairs with zeal, and make it a
really effective town institution.
well situated at the junction of Saltgate and Puddinfgmoor near the Old Market, in one Lot,
comprising a substantial brick & tiled Dwelling House, Confectioner’s Shop, Refreshment Room and
annual Rent of £6-16s-6d.
(2 July Withdrawn at £225)
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ALSO 4 Cottages in Ingate [Grove} Road., Apply James Aldous, Albany Terrace.
CONCERT at EXETER COLLEGE, Oxford. Part II of the Concert began with a “minuet & Trio” for
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and effectively written and scored by Mr FC Woods, the popular organist at the College. It was
conducted by the composer, who met with a hearty reception, and the audience insisted on an encore.
Geldeston, who had lost a purse on Saturday. James Stone, baker was coming up Northgate and saw a
purse and some money scattered on the road. At the same time Sampson came up. Both men
“Sampson said “I have got about four bright uns, and am going to keep them; do you keep what
accused, and told him there would be a reward offered, but he said he would not part with his.
all knowledge.
Crowfoot, *CF Parker (Managing Director) *WH Tacon, H Read, W Read, S Steel, *RS Block, H
Hopson & W Delf. Profit £999. Dividend Paid in 1888: 9% of £8600 = £774. Manager’s Salary £150;
PRESENTATION to Mrs Corbyn. Rev Muncaster: What struck him most was the power and
adaptation Mrs Corbyn had displayed during her 46 years of service. Hymn books had changed;
come in; the dear old string quartet gone - the lordly organ lent a massive melody to their service; and
in every change Mrs Corbyn had been with the party of advance.
was a retired inn keeper, widow of James Dunscombe, formerly of the Cross Keys.
TOWN COUNCIL: Committee set up to consider alterations to tarrifs for Railway Rates. This
limits was all that was necessary.
Railway Bridge. railway prepared to go ahead with this directly. Agreed that they should go ahead.
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Mrs Caroline Wigg, Mrs M Woodcock, Mrs Harriet Reynolds & Miss Eliza Nunn. Aggregare Annual
Rent £20-12s.
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ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS parade on Saturday afternoon to join the encampment of the Brigade
BECCLES SYOCK MART There was a large supply: 110 fat sheep & fat lambs, 120 store lambs, 50
realised 8s per stone, others 7s to 7s 6d. 100 lambs from Redisham Hall sold wel, purchased by Mr G
NATIONAL SCHOOLS, AGM: Rector presiding. Committee elected: The Rector, Rev JH Raven,
JK Garrod (hon sec), Clifford Smith (treasurer), John Crip, WP Garrod, W Laws, Thomson Wilson,
Crowfoot, Miss Harvey and Miss MS Crowfoot. The very satisfactory report of the Government
Inspector was read, awarding two excellent marks and one good to the schools, the percentage of
Considering the size of the town and church congregation, the list of subscribers is by no means
BAPTIST CHURCH AGM. Prayer Meetings, fervent; bible class useful and instructive; school
been prepared, and the commencement of the building anticipated shortly. Members 149, scholars
CONVERSAZIONE: Rev Muncaster (Pastor of Congregational Church) & Mrs Muncaster received
over 300 friends in the church. The schoolroom was an excellent reception room, being suitably
retired to the church, where Mr williamson gave a most delightful organ recital. The choir sang two
anthems, and Mrs Masters and Mr Hale sang with great taste, “The Lord is my Shepherd.”
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TO BE LET: Large dry Warehouse, Lofts, Stable, Cart Shed, Yard; or House, Shop & Premises, AB,
Dagmar House , Beccles
Market Place
WANTED: Experienced Young Lady for Fancy Counter & Window dressing; ALSO Apprentice to
EDUCATION: Mr RE Leach, Second Master of the Fauconberge School for ten years, to be
Headmaster of the Henry Smith School, Hartlepool.
100 yards Handicap, Quarter Mile, 100 Yards.
MILITARY FUNERAL: Sergeant Gerge Block buried, [carpenter, aged 54], followed to cemetery by
called, in 1859.
occupation of Mrs Mary Ann Ward, Mr Charles Beales, Mr Chas Brady, & Mrs Maria Barber.
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SALE: Ravensmere: 5 Brick & Tiled Cottages in occupation of Jas Linder, Mrs Caroline Wigg, Mrs
(2 July: James Knights £145)
TOWN COUNCIL: 1.) Grange Estate Discussion about arrangements for sewer & road. 2.) Ingate
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Company charged excessively for the lamp posts, but at present they had little alternative but to
accept their charges.
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SALE
APPRENTICE WANTED: Well educated young lady to Boot & Shoe Sale Trade. Apply CT Field,
ADVERTISEMENT:EO Chenery, Shoeing Forge, Hungate: Horses & Traps to Let.
ADVERTISEMENT: W Harmer, Northgate, near the Railway Crossing: Pleasure Boats for Hire,
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ENTERTAINMENT: PROMENADE CONCERT in Read’s Meadow, Caxton Road on Monday 1
July, 1889. Mr George Stevenson has at very great expense, engaged a First Class Music Hall
persons. The grounds will be open at 7 o’clock. Dancing to commence at 7.30. Four hours jolly fun
for sixpence. The Beccles Artillery Band under George Hussey will perform selections during the
[The Police Court appears to have refused a licence for this event]
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2pm. Two open Events: Half Mile & Quarter Mile. 18 Local & Club Events. Beccles Artillery Band
MF Buck, Hon Sec.
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so has James Judd.
SALE of FURNITURE: Mr James Aldous, Gosford Road, going abroad.
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CATHOLIC CHURCH: Foundation Stone of a Priest’s House & Mission Room was laid on Tuesday
by Mr J Kenyon of Gillingham Hall, the religious ceremonial being conducted by Father Guy of
Board School & Smith from the Leman School elected. Rev JH Raven of Fauconberge School
EDUCATION: Board School Boot Club: Many children paying 1d a week into fund for new boots,
DEATH of JH Piper, second master at the Leman School for 28 years. He was Colour Sergeant in the
to join the old 14th Suffolks. [He was 58].. He was on the Committee of the Co-op of which he was
secretary.
years. He was a Fellmonger.
SALE: New Market: Freehold Property in the most commanding and most frequented part of the
Sitting Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Washhouse & offices. First Floor: Drawing Room & Bedroom.
Second Floor: 4 Bedrooms & Closet. Excellent Garden. Occupied by Miss Chase, milliner and ladies’
ALSO Similar Residence & Shop & Garden adjoining, now used as “Roos Hall Dairy” in occupation
of Mr FWD Robinson. Rent £36. Lease for 5 years expiring August 1892.
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SALE of FURNITURE in Old Market, late Robert Jarman.
LAW SOCIETY Exams: Mr TP Angell success in final examination.
for entrance to RMA Woolwich, having passed 7 out of 9 subjects.
UNIVERSITY SUCCESS: Francis C Woods, of Exeter College, Oxford gained BA, also Maitland
WEATHER in North Suffolk during June was very fine & hot except for the second week, when
temperature was 81 degrees, the lowest 44 degrees.
support the Masons’ Boys School. After the meeting they attende a service in StMichael’s Church.
unity” by Master Chalker & Master Wellstood. This was followed by a banquet in the Corn Hall.
ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS Annual Inspection by Col Shuttleworth on Saturday.
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14 offerred. There were 104 candidates.
EDUCATION: Beccles College: Henry Rush, who while a pupil of the College gained 12th place in
£140 pa
CHAPEL: Wesleyan School Treat held in a Meadow adjoining the Avenue. A donkey was brought
CHAPEL: Congregational Band of Hope accompanied by Rev Muncaster, Mr & Mrs AG Love, &
Mr & Mrs Smithers to Southwold. 175 travelled by vans lent for the occasion. On arrival they were
ARTIST’S SUCCESS: Mr WH Cutting, son of Councillor H Cutting studying at the Royal Academy,
Antwerp in his first year. He achieved high places of 2nd & 3rd for his drawings & 6th place for his
3 pictures on the Academy walls.
CHURCH Sunday School Treat. 800 children assembled at the Ravensmere & Ingate Schools,
Prime, agent for Sir Charles Clarke
Cambridge appointed an assistant master.
torrents, and lasted for a considerable time. Large hailstones also fell, while thunder & lightning were
CHAPEL: Congregational Church undergoing painting and general renovation, so morning service
was held in the Town Hall. In the evening a service was held on the Common, very numerously
waggons were provided, - one for the Preacher (Mr Muncaster) and the harmonium, at which Mrs
Masters presided; the other for the Choir. The 400 seats were quickly filled.
Council for several years and had been Mayor. He took an active part in the management of the
SALE: Puddingmoor: Two Cottages in the occupation of Mrs Jesse Tyrrell & Mr Jeremiah Tyrrell;
Tyrrell, and a Large Garden with fruit trees.
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RIFLE VOLUNTEERS: G & H Companies left Beccles on Saturday afternoon for the camp at
Thetford, where they will stay until Thursday.
London.
CHURCH: The Rector’s Locum for the month of August will be Rev SL Graham Stanley, BA,
PEDESTRIAN FEAT: Emulating the success of an African, who recently walked 50 miles in ten
hours through the streets of Beccles, a Norwich professional, C Bushel, attempted to beat the record.
resuming his walk he continued on the track till 7.50, by which time he had covered 51 miles, thus
beating his rival by a mile and ten minutes.
their tour of the country, & played in good style in theTown Hall in the evening to a crowded
audience. The music was interspersed with homely addresses. The proceedings were most orderly
DROWNING at BECCLES: Moses Elliott of the goods department of the Great Eastern Railway was
drowned while Bathing in the River Waveney at what was called the Old Bathing Place. He could not
a clerk of the GER who could only swim a little. Herbert Nursey and Ling got into a boat and saw the
second time it was pulled out by William Smith, the County Court Bailiff, who is in charge of the
the Jury (Mr WG Cross) recommended that Nursey (who had saved the life of a College boy from
EDUCATION: The Fauconberge School Prize Day: Rev Canon Raven, Rector of Fressingfield was
Chairman, formerly Headmaster of Yarmouth Grammar School.
W Garrod, & Mr Piper, the writing Master. The conduct of the school had been good, thanks to the
two Captains of the school, Beck major & Carman. The school had added a new Playground this
shorthand to the curriculum. Mr Leach was leaving after 11 years to become Headmaster of
Hartlepool School .
waggons lent by Major Wilson, Messrs England, Hadingham & A Pells to a meadow at Barsham.
WEATHER: Thunderstorm on Saturday & exceptionally heavy rain. Railway flooded several inches.
The house occupied by Mr JC Read, cow keeper at the back of Denmark Road, Ravensmere was
struck by Lightning and two large holes were made in the roof tiles. Mr Read was knocked off his
Monday.
POLICE COURT: William Chilvers, aged 7 & Ebenezer Drew charged by Thomas James Self with
BARSHAM: The Rector of Barsham, Rev EP Williams announced to his congregation that he would
DEPARTED: Mr Maitland Woods sailed by the P & O ss Rosetta, for Townsville, on 9 August, to
LAWN TENNIS: Mr Metcalfe’s team beat Beccles Lawn Tennis Club
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evening. The muster: 5 Officers, 11 Sergeants & 115 Other Ranks under the command of Captain
Robinson.
comprising a modern well-built brick & slated Dwelling House & Shop, Office, Private entrance,
Sitting Room, Kitchen, Four Bedrooms, Yard & Outhouses, with side entrance to the street, now
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EDUCATION: Fauconberge School: CO Raven, late of this school elected to a Choral Scholarship, at
CHAPEL: Baptist Chapel starting construction of new Schoolroom & Classrooms, about £700 will
£50.
September: Range of 3 Brick Cottage Tenements known as “Plevna Cottages” erected in 1878, in the
occupation of Charles Lemon, James H Baker & Robert S Rivers at rents amounting to £30 with neat
Lot 1 & 2 sold for £150 each by Mr C Barker; Lot 3 purchased by A Piper for £202 10s
NORTH COVE FIRE at Cottage Farm. Burnt down 2 bullock lodges, cart horse stables, two loose
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of old barley, wheat and beans, also 20 tons of new hay. Partly destroyed: chaff house, cart house and
stable. The farmhouse and 11 stacks were not damaged.
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SALE: Northgate by H & J Read at King’s Head on 4 October, of Freehold Trade Premises with
Spirit Dealer’s & Retail Licence attached now in the occupation of Mr EWT Buck, Wine Merchant,
ALSO two brick & slated Residences adjoining, one occupied by Mr Buck, with Warehouses,
Outbuildings & Garden in rear; the whole nearly half an acre, with frontage on Northgate of 86ft &
(Sold 8 Oct to Mr Morse £830)
CO-OP Society. Appointment of Secretary replacing late Mr JH Piper. WG Sayer appointed at £36
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CHURCH: Stained Glass Window erected by Messrs Heaton, Butler & Bayne of London: “To the
1875, & of their son, who entered into rest in 1870, in the 18th year of his age, this window is placed
the Raising of Lazarus, & Jacob’s Dream. Above are Patriarchs & Apostles. The window is in
LIBERAL PARTY MEETING with Mr James Judd, the candidate. Lord Harvey presiding.
SALE of FURNITURE: Blyburgate: re James West: Official Receiver: Household Furniture &
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etc. Occupied by James West.
SALE: Alexandra Road: Fern Villa by H & J Read for Mr J Welton at the King’s Head on 4 October
Bedrooms, Kitchen with hard & sot water laid on, convenient offices. Brick & Slated Workshop.
Front & back Gardens.
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GIRLS’ INSTITUTE reopens on 1 October & all members are asked to be present.
CHAPEL: Baptist Chapel Foundation Stone laid by Mr James Judd, the Liberal candidate. The
spoke.
HORSE SALE: 21st Annual Michelmas Horse Sale & Show of Colts. 214 Horses & Cattle etc. -
CHURCH CURATE: Rev Robert Dews, BA, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, formerly Curate of
Kenilworth appointed.
the base of the spine. Was in a London Hospital for 6 months, but sent back to Beccles as incureable.
applying for more from their central office.
Three Freehold Cottages with detached Wash-houses, Shoemaker’s Shop, Shed & Offices, with front
CHURCH: St Michael’s: Sermon by Rev CT Crutwell, Rector of Denton. Full sermon.
DEATH of Henry Newson, Vet of North House, Ravensmere. His business is being carried on by a
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exercising a spirited horse, was thrown and died of injuries, aged 49.
DROWNED in river: Charles Benns, aged 18, went down to the river to fetch a pail of water, slipped
Earlier the previous day the hand rail by the steps had been removed to unload a wherry. The rail was
from the steps in 6 ft of water.
Quarterly Members.
The meeting became disorderly.
SALE of STOCK: Northgate: Remaining stock of late Edward Buck: 80 dozen wine, 40 gallons of
FIRE BRIGADE invited to march in the Lord Mayor’s Show.
ELECTION MEETING on behalf of Messrs Cutting & Buck, chaired by WP Spaull. He said the
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working class were under-represented on the Council. These two were peculiarly the candidates of
the working classes.
them recently was to stop the encroachment on the Common. Had they been allowed to go on there
would not have been room to allow of the recreation of the rising generation. Mr Cutting when asked
the Board School cost £420 a year. The large decrease in the value of the grazings also affected the
Councils financial situation.
in the Council, but since it was a a monopoly it had raised the charge from 7d to 9d a thousand
gallons. If the Council ran the Water Undertaking it could charge 2d for that quantity. Similarly the
hoped that when the time came the Council would not tie their hands beyond hope of release. He
by the capital invested in the abortive waterworks, which were a part of the company’s original
parcelled up for building purposes, and there was a private road, he thought the Corporation should
hoped this would be done on the Grange Estate. He thought that the £400 or £500 spent recently on
the Town Hall would have been better spent by building an entirely new building with a hall large
LOCAL ELECTION: HW Cutting: 405; AH Hockey 395; MF Buck 332 (all elected);
Not elected: C Mitchell 311; JP Larkman 286. Total Votes: 708.
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PRESNTATION to Herbert Nursey [aged 17, son of Charles Nursey, stonemason] of Royal Humane
Society’s Testimonial for attempting to save the life of Moses Elliott, who drowned in the Waveney.
framed from contributions from the jurors. He handed the certificate to the Mayor, Councillor
Hockey, who presented it.
Their superior light bitter Beer in 9 & 18 Gallon Casks, at 1/-s per gallon, by the cask.
Wines: Sherry 1s 3d per bottle.
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EDUCATION: Miss Aggas, Principal: Day School for Young Ladies: 2 Smallgate, Beccles.
The Winter Term commenced on Wednesday 11 September. A Preparatory Class for Little Boys.
charges.
& Children’s left off Wearing Apparel, Boots, Bed & Table Linen, Curtains, etc.
moderate prices. Tailor, Hatter & Hosier, New Market.
7s/6d.Delivery Free within a 10 mile radius of Lowestoft or Beccles, or at any Railway Station on the
Great Eastern Railway.
Hire, or on 3 years system of Purchase. All the newest Music kept in stock. Pianos tuned singly or by
yearly contract.
ADVERTISEMENT: TA LAWS & Son, Nurserymen, Seedsmen & Florists. Every description of
Shrubs. Fine Bulbs in great variety. Hyacinths (best-named & cheap bedding varieties), Tulips,
Cut Flowers, Bridal Bouquets, Lovely Wreaths & Crosses supplied on shortest notice. Russian Mats,
ADVERTISEMENT: Jonathan Read (formerly Durrant) Watch & Clock Maker, Jeweller,
Solversmith & optician, Market Place. The utmost value given for Plate, Old Gold or Silver.
GYMNASIUM: (leading article); There is no lack in our day of attention to education, whether of
mind or body. That physical as well as mentak exercise is desirable receives acknowledgement from
few towns which do not possess a Gymnasium. ... It is gradually being discovered in all parts of the
country that if boys and girls who have left school are to be preserved from temptation, no surer
various kinds.
COUNCIL MEETING: Election of Mayor: Councillor Wilson elected unanimously.
the public and reporters.
ADVERTISEMENT: Wanted Potatoes in 5 Ton lots. Particulars, TJ Self, Beccles.
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removal from Beccles) Boots & Shoes at less than half price. Sewing Machines, Best Mattress, half
price. Pictures, Frames & other goods. Must be cleared. No reasonable offer refused.
son of Cookham, Berks & was born at Woking. He married in 1831, Mary, daughter of Mr Thomas
Ainsworth, daughter of Mr Henry Kelsall, of Rochdale, Lancashire. Sir Smuel was a civil engineer,
Deputy-Lieutenant for Suffolk and a Justice of the Peace for Middlesex. He received his Baronetcy
other works without profit or remuneration for superintendence. He sat in Parliament in the Liberal
interest for Norwich from 1847 to 1855, for Finsbury from 1859 to 1865, and for Bristol from 1865
OCTOBER in the WAVENEY VALLEY: An essay, describing a tour through the valley.
RAILWAY Cheap Excursion: On Friday next a 1/s trip to Norwich & back is offered by the Railway
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SHIPPING NEWS: The ss Ely sailed on Tuesday, 12 Nov , and arrived on Saturday 16th. The ss
Jeanie Hope sailed on 15 Nov and arrived on Sunday.
playing in the street, fell and broke his arm. Hereceived the necessary attention at Messrs Crowfoot’s
surgery.
Friday, had been left in the yard because it threatened to be dangerous on removal. It was decided to
shoot it. Mr Larter attended for the purpose. It was shot, but escaped. Helped by Mr Sampson it was
got stuck between some trucks, when it was despatched with a hammer.
FIRE BRIGADE visit to London for Lord Mayor’s procession. Left Beccles by 4.30 am train. They
they attended a dinnerat St Stephen’s Hall, then made their way to Madam Tussaud’s, to which by the
instruction. After going the round of the building a supper was partaken of, the expense borne by the
Abbey, the Headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, where they were received with the
Sunday afternoon.
MEETINGS HELD this week:
Ipswich. Mr JP Walton, H Hopson & TA Woodroffe as delegates
2.) Beccles School Board (Wednesday) Messrs WM Crowfoot (Chairman), JE Crisp, FS Rix, W
appointed Visitors
Mr A Darby. Violin Solo by Miss Hockey accompanied by Miss M Johnson. Address by Mr J
5.) Congregational Young Men’s Christian Association (Tuesday) President: Rev WH Muncaster;
Committee: W Aldis, G Devereux, A Salter, FJ Goffin, C Smith, H Pye, T Sparkes. Retiring
Secretary: R Chisholm. Next meeting: study of “Hamlet”.
Spending” in a style calculated to make working-men think seriously over the varied ways in which
their money, time and talents were spent or saved.
Callwell, Mrs Robinson & Miss Robinson, Miss Aldred. Piano: Miss Wilson & Miss Metcalfe, Miss
Boyce
Woods. Readings: Miss Coombe. Composers of works: Dvorak, Goring Thomas, Moszkowski, Le
Clair, Rubenstein, Gounod, Papini, Tosti, Macfarren, Brahms
advantages of abstainers. Sis Miss Brand presided at the organ. Reading: Bro Gardiner, Sis Griffiths,
Sis Hardy; Bro Tyrell; Bro Griffin; Sisters Ling, E Darby, Killock, Griffiths, Woolner. Songs: Sis
9.) Caxton Amateur Athletic Club Entertainment (Wednesday) Committee: Messrs Aldis, Block &
Salmon. Present: The Mayor,
Miss R Atkins Messrs E Crowe, J Holmes, WO Jones, J Salmon, T Saul, R Spall & J Tavender, A
played the dulcimer. Sketch by FF Edwards & JL Merry. Mr Williamson acted as accompanist.
Chair - the last newly arrived incumbent in the District, succeeding Mr J Stuart Jackson. Treasure: Mr
He said “Mohammedanism was a very aggressive organization, and he described it as powerful .. One
man in ten was a Mohammedan and they were the sharpest and most Europeanised of the people. But
Mohammedans were the greatest foes of the missionaries, and while England since the Mutiny had
been most negligent of her religious duties, they had been most active propagandists.
Metcalfe, Messrs WM Crowfoot, EB Crowfoot, C Smith, A Woods etc. There were 45 students last
year. Prizes to: Magneism & Electricity: Thomas K Sparkes, Charles E Lane, George Salter; Herbert
Freehand: William E Goffin, Alice Angell, Helena Attwell, Alfred Jex, Fred Downing, James Buck,
Albert Mickleburgh; Model: Alfred Jex, Fred Downing, William E Goffin. Secretary Mr Cowan.
beutiful room, who remarked that foreign mechanics had been educated to a higher degree than those
in England until the establishment of School Boards in this country, but science & Art classes gave
12.) Beccles County Court. (Wednesday)
i) William Pipe, shoemaker v Walter Cable, labourer for rent. Cable was out of work. If he got work
ii) Alfred Hockey, schoolmaster v Peter Anning, Crown & Dolphin, Canon Street, London. Owing
for £28 9s instead “Many do that - simply send what they think, and I don’t like it!” To pay within a
iii) Nellie Crawley, dressmaker v Jethro Francis for 10s 10d. To be paid within 14 days
watchmaker, Beccles. Owing £7 18s. Hillyard had been keeping an inn and trading as a watchmaker.
The Inn did not keep him and he had been turned out. He got no work as a watchmaker. He had no
Roxburgh, made no order.
POLICE COURT (Friday). Before WM Crowfoot, (Chair), Col Freeland, ET Dowson, The Mayor
was the 8th or 9th suit he had taken, besides the abuse he had to put up with from him”. 14 days hard
ii) Harry Jordan, errand boy aged 14. Throwing stones in Ravensmere, using a catapult. Charles
the last three months. Samuel Barber, also an employee of Mr Garrod had been struck by a stone the
iii) Harry Grimmer, carpenter of Burgh St Peter maliciously damaging a table owned by Maurice
Suckling at Beccles. Defendant came to house to pay for damaging the lock on his son’s door, but
Soames, wife of William Soames corroborated the evidence. Guilty. Fined 1s, costs 14s, 5s for the
value of the table, or 7 days imprisonment. The money was paid.
goals to 1. Team: H Chilvers (goal), Petersen & Barkham (backs), Ellis, Merry & Lincoln (half-
backs); CH Raven, FF Edwards (Captain), K Metcalfe (centre), B Read, EA Massingham (forwards).
to 1. TEAM: Bridal (goal), Turner, Plant (backs), Elliott, Knights, Arnold (half-backs), Taylor,
Goodyear, Beatton, Brett, Campbell (forwards).
Bancroft (goal), Towell & Brittain (backs), Jones, McGee, & Shead, (halves), Bell, Beaton, Hockey,
Page & Williams (forwards)
testimony of their respect, for one who for over 20 years second master at the school.
FIRE: On Friday afternoon a stack of Barley Straw, belonging to Mr RJ Read, Ingate Mills was
CHURCH BELLS Committee: Rev Rowsell, The Mayor, WM Crowfoot, AK Hockey, E Masters, C
collected was £74-17s.
business in 1885. He had a capital of £25. He traded on till September & then filed his petition. The
SOUP KITCHEN: To be continued as in previous years with Mr TA Laws as manager. The Mayor:
gifts,these not being easily converted into money or drink.”
north east.
number of excellent views. Instruction & amusement were judiciously blended, and the children
evidently appreciated the treat.
explosion of gas. The light preventing the water from freezing had been extinguished. Aldous lit a
match to inspect the problem, and the boiler blew up
Mary’s Road, having been completed, the Roman Catholic Mission was opened on Saturday, St
Andrew’s Day, by the Sacrifice of the Mass, offered up for the benefactors of the Mission. Rev HE
Mrs JL Kenyon, of Gillingham Hall, Mr F Smith, Mr AC Smith, and Mr T Smith, of Bungay; Mr
Rhodes “The Brooks”, Abergavenny; Mr & Mrs Barnewell, of Mettingham; Mrs Shefield, Redisham;
The service was held in the calefactory and dining room, facing the south front of the present
building, which has been fitted up as a temporary chapel. The altar was adorned with beautiful
The priest, standing near the altar, stated that Mas would in future be celebrated here every Sunday,
things used in the Mass, praying that all those in the room might increase in Christian virtue.
explaining that they were emblems of faith and of God’s grace in the soul. And next he blessed the
by which He redeemed them. ... The Cross, after being blessed, was placed in position on the high
altar. The sacred vestments were then blessed. ... A white linen cloth was then spread over the altar,
Rev Guy, gave an address ... The building in which they were now assembled was but the beginning
time they hoped to complete the residence or Priory on the plans which could see outside. The
this size would be built, communicating with open doors, and thus about thirty more people could be
and so on, besides one room on the ground floor, he at present having none. That being done every
effort would be made to raise the funds to build the church, ... and seeing what had been done
noble structure would be erected here. ...
They had seen and heard how about 350 years ago the Catholic religion ... was got rid of in this land
number of those who were firm and true. ... They had seen that wave of Catholicity which came from
Catholic Ireland, which sprang up at the great University of Oxford, spreading throughout the country
In a neighbouring town for over 250 years the Benedictine Fathers had kept the faith alive amidst a
small but devout flock. ... And here they were assembled this day, and for what? - this St Andrew’s
assembled clery in their gorgeous robes of the altar; but what? Something far more than all this;
something to which all these things were mere accessories. They assembled here today to have the
time in this town since religion was swept completely from it.
After the service the members of the congregation were invited to look over the priory, which is still
nearly finished forms the west wing of a quadrangle. It is built of red brick with stone facings, in the
will form the south front, and the church (to be known as St Benet’s Church), will be the east wing of
porch to the present building, communicating directly with the church that is to be erected to seat 270
A statement of the estimated cost gives a better idea of what is intended than any description:
Confessional & boys’ sacristy, £300; priest’s sacristy and organ gallery, £400; chancel, £1,200; nave
executed cost £1,400; the remainder of the structure to be erected is put at £500. The land for the
completion of the buildings, as also for a school and cemetery, has been purchased.
said to take its origin from that of Bungay, which was opened in 1822 by the Benedictines, as Bungay
itself was founded from Flixton, where a Benedictine had administered the Sacraments from the
The builder has been Mr FJ Allen, of Beccles; the carpenter’s and joiner’s work being done by Mr
Foulger of Bungay, and their work has been thoroughly well done and much under contract time. The
are very handsome.
The flowers which decorated the altar, and which were extremely beautiful, were sent from London
sacred vessels and vestments are all gifts from convents of nuns, or from persons interested in the
new Mission.
notice given out each Sunday morning.
suddenly on Saturday evening. He was in the reading room of the Literary Instiute, where he was a
Shade formerly carried on business in the boot and shoe trade at Halesworth, but has been resident in
DEATH: William Bent, aged 78 years, at his residence in Ravensmere.
BURGLARY at Mr C Barkway’s butcher’s shop in New Market [No 22], who lives in a separate
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and all the account books, bank books etc were torn to pieces. Fortunately the pieces were left in the
shop, and can be put together again. The thief or thieves gained entrance by taking down a shutter
FEOFFEEMENT CHARITY: Rents for the Year: £283. Salaries £28; Donations to schools, charities,
£39. Donations towards recasting of two Beccles Church Bells £20.
AG Love at £34 pa.
there hooked and landed a salmon-trout weighing 6lbs.
EDUCATION: FAUCONBERGE SCHOOL: RG Dampier, formerly of this school has been elected
BEHAVIOUR: Bell pulling annoyance. Numerous complaints have been made about bell-pulling or
knocking at doors at night. They will probably find it entails severe punishmet if caught.
entertaining.
DIXON’S ALMANACK for 1889 issued for the 34th year.
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the Sea of Galilee by Mr WD Saunderson to the children of the Church Sunday Schools.
BECCLES DESCRIBED by Dom HE Ford, Catholic Priest. (Article about history & the RC Church)
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Orchestra led by Walter Tuddenham, who brought with him some professional musicians from
Norwich. Chorus of more than 50 voices of the Beccles Choral Society. A fine performance.
Mayflower Wherry from Beccles to Geldeston Staith at the end of the Dyke - which he knew well for
over 30 years, when in the service of Mr Dowson. He went to the Wherry Inn and returned to his own
body found in the water near the Wherry. James Goffin, his brother said he was a good swimmer.
DEATH in AUSTRALIA of Edward Evans, son of David & the late Sarah Jude, aged 27, at
DEATH of Mr Granville Beauchamp (second son of the late Sir Thomas B Beauchamp of Langley
to take up an ostrich farm in Calafornia. He was born in 1855 and was formerly a Lieutenant of the
1st Volunteer Battalion, Norfolk Regiment.
formerly a compositor at the Caxton Press. He first moved to Ipswich and has been in Spalding for 5
or 6 years.
presentation of Rev Robert Alfred J Suckling of St Alban’s Holbrn, London.
BITTERN SHOT on the banks of the Waveney. It has been purchased by Mr H Tilney for
CHURCH: Congregational Church. Second of series of services by Rev Muncaster for the People
held. Mostly singing of Hymns suited to Christmas. 150 children sang.
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JORDAN’S ILLUSTRATED Becccles Almanack. A new production sold out in the first 24 hours.
The information is fuller than any other publication.
Court, Somerset, a JP. He was a zealos Catholic.
Dom Ford, recently Prior of Downside, Bath. His portrait by W Oliver, was shown at the RA this
VOLUNTEERS MEETINGS: Both the Artillery & The Rifle Volunteers, had prize givings
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Barsham Rent £4.
took place on Boxing Day, when ringers assembled from Ipswich, Norwich, Yarmouth, Aylsham,
Grandsire Caters, and Treble Bob were rung by several companies throughout the day, and the toe of
the new bells was generally commended, harmonizing well with the other eight, and making a grand
Bumstead. We may state that the contract was carried out by Messrs Warner, bell-founders, London.