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Licensee John Colls of Hackford, entered the Methodist Meeting-house,
during Devine Service on Sunday May 2nd 1813. He disturbed the Congregation and
interrupted the preaching of the Reverend C. Cooke, by talking aloud. Mr Colls
published an apology in the Norfolk Chronicle of 22nd May 1813 in return for the
Reverend Cooke not pursuing prosecution and promised to pay all expenses
incurred. He further promised not to repeat such actions and thanked the
prosecutor for the `lenity shewn'. Unfortunately the article does not say which
house Mr. Colls was running.
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On Tuesday 12th July 1814 the return of Peace was
celebrated at Reepham with every demonstration of joy. The morning was
ushered in with the ringing of bells and the firing of guns, &c. The
town was neatly decorated with wreaths of laurel, flowers, &c. At about
half after one o'clock nearly 1200 of the inhabitants of all classes of
the parishes of Reepham, Kerdiston, Hackford and Whitwell sat down to an
excellent dinner of roast and boiled beef and plum puddings, at eight
tables, situate in the Market-place, with president and vice-president
at each; and a plentiful supply of Reepham Ale. An excellent band,
placed on stage in the centre of the tables, played several admired and
popular tunes; many loyal and patriotic toasts were drank, and after
passing the afternoon in the greatest order, unanimity and good-will,
the company retired to an adjoining field, where rustic sports and
excellent fireworks concluded the day. A ball at the King's Arms, on the
following evening, terminated the festivity.
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