Norfolk Annals; A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteenth Century

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 Excerpt: ...to be correct: --The relatives of the deceased being much affected at suoh a report and naturally anxious to ascertain the truth of it, made application to have the grave examined. After due deliberation upon the subject permission was granted for that purpose. The grave was opened on Saturday last in the presence of them, together with us, when it was discovered that the body reposed in its peaceful abode undisturbed. We consider it to be our duty to give this public contradiction to so groundless and scandalous a report, in order thereby to satisfy the minds of the parishioners and the public at large.--George Carter, vicar; Hunton Jackson, William Norman, churchwardens; Lakenham Vestry, November 26th. 6.--At a meeting of the Norwich Corporation, Mr. Robert Alderson was elected Recorder in place of Mr. C. S. Onley, resigned. Mr. Alderson, though only what is technically termed an 'utter barrister, ' is now the Recorder of three Corporations, namely, Norwich, Yarmouth, and Ipswioh. An 'utter barrister' (according to Bailey) is a young lawyer admitted to plead at the Bar, or a person well schooled in the common law who is called from contemplation to practice. 8.--At a special court of the Corporation of Guardians, Norwich, Mr. Roger Kerrison, solicitor, was elected clerk in the room of Mr. William Simpson, resigned. Died at Holkliam, aged 90, William Jones, for upwards of 50 years huntsman and principal stable servant in the Coke family. On his death-bed he was seen by Mr. Coke, who took with him the young heir of Holkham, to shake his faithful old servant by the hand. Lady Anne Coke, Lady Anson, and all the family at Holkham showed every possible kindness and attention to the venerable and muohrespected old man. 11.--A se...