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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jan 25, 1787
Page
2
An announcement dated January 24 invites Dustin Caste to PhRLAIN's Office for Ares Maiory's Birthday on the Thursday of March. A supper, an ode, and a ball will be held, with nobility and gentry expected to attend in the manufactories of Iielands.
A Dublin sale notice describes a ready stock at the Corner of Church Street INSc-Quay comprising ledgers day-books and memoranda in assorted bindings, a wide stationery assortment including Parliament gilt and plain parchment rules, stamp paper and ink. It advertises school books and public publications, with Stewart's Dublin ink powder sold at a profit to dealers.
Signor De Vrancia, recently arrived in London, announces his arrival and offers lessons in two Forte Guitars, English Guitar, Mandolin, and another guitar. He explains the music is his own composition and dedicated to patrons. No. 65 Stephen ver.
Notices announce Jenkins of London relinquishing studies to lecture on rhetoric and grace of expression at Capell Street while Moore Street venue offers public rhetoric lectures. Also a formal English Lottery notice lists ticket classes and cautions buyers about unstamped numbers sold illegally by H Wilson and Dame Street offices, warning of deception.
Public notices announce an auction by James Vallance at the former Post Office site on February fifth featuring sale of a globe and mathematical items. The State Lottery Office lists hours for issuing certificates for the 1787 lottery, urging submission of numbers and names for tickets, with dates set for January and ongoing operations.
Authorities urge securing any plate or clothing bearing Coates's Arms or the Cypher W C when offered for sale or pawn. Mr. James Coates, Salafmaster of Smithfield, or Johnelly, Esq. at the Treasury, offer TWENTY GUINEAS for information leading to apprehension of anyone involved in the robbery and assault on William Coats of Langford.
George Crieryon printer announces a new edition of the Statutes of Ireland and related English statutes, with prices in pounds and shillings. Also offered are General and Standing Regulations for the Army, a selection of religious and educational discourses, and a volume on Christian influence. all neatly printed and bound.
An advertisement lists new books including Gilles's History of Greece in three volumes and Memoirs of Voiture, along with travel volumes and various diffrent works. It notes an imported assortment of ivory and other luxury items, a variety of stationary goods, and patent medicines. Also seeks an apprentice.
A Sunday January 2 notice describes sermons by Rev E Sagan in the morning and Rev B Cor Lika in the evening at Evhelda Dorsey region, plus a collegiate committee raising funds for a female orphans’ home. It promotes a public lottery with prizes including guineas and goods to support the cause, listing sale offices and terms.
Edward Bray, nurseryman at Merchants Quay Dublin, announces his sixth importation of English perch, neearine, pear, plum, damarden, and cherry varieties with a fine grape stock. New garden seeds and budding trees arrive, offered at reduced prices. He urges gentlemen with large grounds to attend, highlighting alder and elm seedlings and various vegetable plants. A gardener of ability is available for inquiries.
The board warns that on March 1 the toll to use metal stoppers on coal nails will be required. Many stoppers are inadequate or dangerous, so new models will be supplied to prevent nuisance. Price retitled to deter imposition. foundry price ranges from 3/4d to 9s 6d per piece. Signed by Richard Gladwell.
The Paving Board announces it will remit fines for not scraping and cleaning footways unless the act is attested by two credible witnesses. The notice, dated January 1, 1727, requires fronting houses to be swept and cleaned before specific hours from September to May. Signed by Richard Gladwell, secretary.
A fragmented notice from a Dublin firm advertising discount bank stock and shares with £20,000 and upwards ready for discounting and promising to expose frauds. It claims fair chance for adventurers and offers schemes at near London prices with tickets or shares for sale at No 2 Ceck-hill, SENSIBLE of the present Combination.
The Board announces paving of Parla mment-siveet and Grafton-sveet will begin as soon as weather permits. The notice calls all concerned to prepare for navy build or repair works, including laying pipes, with strict prohibition on breaking up pavements except in case of accidental fire. Richard Gladwell signs.
Performances by Romeldo and Morri with rope dancing clown tricks and a speaking figure. Features include the ladder and chair act, the Hercules force, the Dwarf Dance, automaton figure, and Cantonese chinosieres scenes. Admittance 2s 2d to pit, 1s to gallery. Show runs 1 to 4 PM with 7 PM main show.
A garbled notice from a state official offers various lottery chances including English sale shares and prizes. It references purchasers’ rights, drawing procedures, and payment terms, with details appearing to be inconsistently transcribed from a public announcement.
Lodging options include furnished and unfurnished rooms with kitchen access at Neihve.iuhoud Nagtee, Nu. 5 Great Street. Local listings advertise nearby amenities and reasonable rates for short or extended stays.
The document describes the English Lottery with prizes up to 74 capital prizes and a 30,090 real bank security. It outlines ticket types from Guinea to Half Guinea and lists Bearer benefits, includes complex drawings on specified dates and shares, and promotes discounted bank bills and deposit security.
The Commissioners of Police announce readiness to receive plans for a House of Correction and a rendezvous for lite watch at Smighfield where the fate judge French resided. Offers of twenty guineas await the most approved plan by the next Grand Jury term. Submission sealed and delivered on the day of February next, under command of John Sankey udglary.
An improved amber table beer crafted from malt and hops is highlighted as a superior Dublin product. Gerald Dod, No.1 Stoney Battery, leverages long experience to perfect the brew. He promises pure, excipient-free beer and uniform, high quality for customers who choose his house.
An 18th century note advertises a catalogue titled This Day by G Archer listing about 12,000 volumes in various languages and subjects. The fragmentary text includes grimy vendor names, prices, and scattered book titles, reflecting a busy bookseller's notice with garbled OCR.
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