Marriage
On the 22nd of February took place at St. Clements church, the marriage of Madelina, second daughter of the late John G. Shorter, Esq., Town Clerk, to Robt Growse, Esq. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. T. Pitman, Vicar of Eastbourne, and uncle of the bride. The wedding party were conveyed to the church in seven carriages. The bridesmaids were Misses E. and B. Shorter, F. and B. Pitman, and R. and M. Smith. Mr F Pitman Shorter presented his sister at the altar. There was a musical service and the bells rang out merrily. High street was gay with bunting, and there was a ball in the evening.
Balls and Entertainments
The Borough Ball was held in the new Music Hall on the 2nd of February, attended by 200 persons, and realised £10 for the Infirmary and Dispensary.
Mrs. Fletcher Norton entertained two large dinner parties at her residence, 4 Wellington square on the 9th and 10th of February.
Mr. & Mrs. German Reed gave one of their popular entertainments at the new Music Hall on the 13th of April.
The Oddfellows' Soiree was held in the Market Hall on the 19th of January and was attended by 300 persons.
A Diorama of the Mutiny in India with musical accompaniment was opened at the Music Hall on March 28th.
Hengler's Circus visited Hastings on Aug. 10th, and performed to full and highly entertained companies.
The Celebrated Christy's Minstrells performed in the Music Hall on August 11th.
Jim Myer's Equestrian Establishment entered the town on the 18th of August with a steam road engine, drawing a train of ten vehicles, including the band carriage.
The Great American Circus (Howes and Cushings) performed in the priory Meadow on Sept. 12th to a somewhat dissappointed audience.
The "Talking Fish" was exhibited in a saloon adjoining the Havelock Hotel. It appeared to be quite docile and very affectionate.
Mr. and Mrs. German Reed gave a second entertainment to a crammed audience at the Music Hall on October 1st.
Barnum, the "Prince of Humbugs" gave a lecture and musical entertainment at the Music Hall on the 16th of March to a "full house".
General Tom Thumb held his levees at the Music Hall on the 9th and 10th of May, being his second visit after a period of 14 years. His first appearance was at the Swan Hotel. On this second occasion the Music Hall was crowded and the entertainment was very enjoyable. The dwarf himself appeared in -
