Yarmouth Notes Part 19

August 10th.-Wm. Steward, Esq., had bequeathed 100 to the Hospital.

The intelligence of the death of Capt. Harmer, R.N., of H.M.S. "Driver,"

had been received, and the flags thereupon hoisted at half-mast on the Town Hall.

August 17th.-The Races had afforded little real sport; the Gold Cup race was "drawn" as there were only two entries for it.

The Magistrates had issued a notice against gambling.

There had not been a single case of pocket picking reported at the Races.

August 24th.-As no Regatta had been held this year, Lieut. Eyton, R.N., was endeavouring to get up a subscription for one to be held next year.

Sept. 7th.-The Government Inspector was very dissatisfied with the state of the Gaol.

The Yarmouth Mail had been upset near the Suspension Bridge.

Sept. 14th-Capt. Pike had been elected an Alderman in the room of Dr.

Penrice, deceased.

The Council had determined not to appoint a chaplain in future, and to let the Vicarage "as any other property is let."

Sept. 21st.-The Norwich and Yarmouth Cricket Clubs had played a match here with the result:-

1st ins. 2nd ins. Total.

Yarmouth 79 50 129 Norwich 96 42 138 (And three wickets.)

Oct. 5th.-The hotels and lodging-houses continued well filled, and the roadstead was crowded with s.h.i.+pping.

Oct. 12th.-Four Women and a man had been baptized by immersion in the sea from three of Mr. Bowles' machines.

Nov. 2nd.-A Temperance meeting had been held at the Town Hall, addressed by Messrs. Fisher, Pike and Kelf, the Rev. J. Meffin occupied the chair.

An awful storm of wind from the S.E. had visited the town, and several s.h.i.+ps had been driven on to the Beach.

The following Councillors had been elected:-

_North Ward_:-Messrs. Wm. Wors.h.i.+p and Peter White.

_Market Ward_:-Messrs. D. A. Gourlay and C. Miller.

_Regent Ward_: Messrs. S. Palmer and J. D. Chapman.

_St. George's Ward_: Messrs. J. Bayly and W. A. Burton.

_Nelson Ward_: Messrs. J. G. Cannell and Wm. Thos. Clarke.

_Gorleston Ward_: Messrs. W. Danby-Palmer and John Hammond.

Nov. 9th.-There were then forty-seven Liberals and one Conservative in the Town Council.

At the election of Mayor, Mr. Alderman Fenn proposed, and Mr. Thomas Hammond seconded, Samuel Charles Marsh, Esq., and Mr. Sewell proposed, and Mr. Sh.e.l.ly seconded Wm. Hurry Palmer, Esq., for that office; on a division Mr. Marsh was elected by 20 votes as against 18 given for Mr.

Palmer.

Nov. 18th.-A large party of the Town Council and their friends had dined together at the Star Tavern; amongst those present were the Mayor, the Ex-Mayor, G. Danby Palmer, W. Johnson, R. Hammond, W. Danby Palmer, C.

Pearson, R. S. Lonsdale, W. S. Ferrier, H. Wors.h.i.+p, and G. W. Holt, Esqs.

The Mayor had entertained 200 gentlemen on his return from Church on Mayor's Sunday.

THE FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN HARMER, R.N.

The following particulars, relative to the interment of this much lamented officer (who died while in command of Her Majesty's steam frigate "Driver," in China), will, (the Editor thinks), no doubt, be read with much interest:-

H.M.S. "Thalia," at Chusan, China, 17th April, 1843.

As I have arranged, with the kind concurrence of Major General Sir James Schoedde, that the interment of the late lamented Capt. Harmer, of Her Majesty's steam frigate "Driver," shall take place to-morrow forenoon at ten o'clock; it is my direction that the officers, seamen, and marines mentioned underneath, be sent in boats also stated against each s.h.i.+p's name, so as to a.s.semble round the "Driver"

at half-past nine o'clock. The procession of boats will leave the "Driver" precisely at ten o'clock and proceed to the West pier, abreast that vessel, when it will be met by the Major General and all the officers of the garrison and a detachment of 100 rank and file of Her Majesty's 95th Regiment, as that gallant officer has, in the most handsome and kind manner, expressed an anxious wish to pay every possible mark of respect to the remains of the much regretted Capt.

Harmer. As many of the officers of the army lost their full dress coats during the late war in this country, I have arranged with General Sir James Schoedde, in order that both services may appear alike, that all the officers of the navy and marines appear in undress coats, epaulettes, c.o.c.ked hats and swords, with c.r.a.pe on the left arm above the elbow, if it can be procured in time. The marines will be in full dress, but without chakos, and will be provided with three rounds of blank cartridges for every man. The seamen are to be in blue jackets and trousers, white frocks and black hats. All the arrangements on the part of the army are to be conducted by Major O'Leary, Brigade Major of Chusan; on the part of the navy, Capt.

Quin, of H.M.S. "Minden."

The pall bearers are to be three Field Officers of the army, and the Commanders of the "Pelican," "Serpent," and "Pylades." Lieut. Kisbee, of the "Driver," will be chief mourner, supported by the Officers of that vessel.

H.M.S. "Thalia."-Four boats, three lieutenants, purser, naval instructor, two medical officers, one mids.h.i.+pman, three volunteers (1st cla.s.s.)

H.M.S. "Minden."-Three boats, two lieutenants, master, purser, two medical officers, two volunteers (1st cla.s.s), one sergeant and ten marines.

H.M.S. "Pelican"-Two boats, two lieutenants, one medical officer, purser, one mate, one mids.h.i.+pman one volunteer (1st cla.s.s), one sergeant, and fifteen marines.

H.M.S. "Serpent" and "Pylades."-Same as "Pelican" in every respect as to boats and marines, and as nearly as possible with regard to officers.

All the officers and crew of the "Driver" will attend, excepting those left on board to take care of the vessel. The above number of boats is exclusive of those the Captains and Commanders will be in.

The colours of all the squadron will be hoisted half-mast high at eight o'clock, and remain so till sunset.

Signed, CHAS. HOPE,

Captain of H.M.S. "Thalia," and senior officer Chusan.

P.S.-The boats will be provided with ensigns and pendants, but only the former will be half-mast high.

Capt. Harmer was buried under the fort, surrounded by hundreds of his brethren in arms, who were either killed at the last capture of Chusan or who died from the effects of the climate. The officers of the "Driver,"

much to their credit, and evincing a proper respect for a much-loved commander, have erected a neat monument over his remains at their own expense. So highly was he esteemed, even by the Chinese, that numbers of the respectable men of the city also attended.

The merchant s.h.i.+ps, following the example of the squadron, kept their colours half-mast high until sunset.

Of Capt. Harmer it might well be said, in the language of the order, "that he paid proper respect to those who were destined to rule over him; that he worked diligently, lived creditably, and acted honourably by all men." Brother, farewell.

Dec. 2nd.-Mr. John B. Bales had been presented with a splendid tea service, inscribed, "presented to Mr. John Barney Bales, Sergeant-at-Mace, by the inhabitants of this town, for their high opinion of him as a public officer."