Henry Ellis, 14, was charged with the manslaughter of George Byront, 13, in Burston.
The two had a fight with sticks at the farm they were working on together, and Byront died of a blood clot in his spine.
. The Great Eastern Railway Company ran a cheap return excursion from Diss to Norwich. The return train was at 11pm so passeng
ers were able to witness Hengler's circus, and other amusements in the city.
. An occasional licence was granted to Mr W. F. Simmonds, of the Ship Inn, Mere Street, to sell refreshments at the forthcoming demonstration on Whit Monday.
. Rev C. R. Manning was re-elected chairman of the Diss local board of health, with Mr C. Chase being appointed temporary chairman of the Diss burial board.
. A cricket match in Pulham St Mary between the married and the single men of the village ended in the single team winning. Good play was exhibited from both sides.
. The May Fair at East Harling saw a lower than average turnout of livestock, but the amusements, nut and sweet stalls and shooting galleries were as good as in former years.
. Rev G. Kirby-White of Norwich re-visited Diss and preached two sermons on Wednesday and Thursday evening.
. One sermon was on 'Is there a God?' and the other discussed 'Is Christianity true?' Turnout was limited on both occasions.
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