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Newspaper
English Chronicle Or Universal Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 08, 1785
Page
3
A fragment from a literary page lists names of readers and roles in a humorous court of taste. The piece mocks social hierarchies with a catalog of participants such as Masters Cocks and Yeomen, detailing the humiliation of fifty one individuals forced to yield to a public reprimand.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a treastment or meeting note with scattered names and phrases. The readable content includes partial names and token garble, offering no clear event date place or outcome to summarize as a distinct news item.
The English Chronicle critiques The Stage Drury Lane show Two Strancees at Home as lacking plot and vivid character, with weak wit and heavy scenes. It praises Livetys musical portion while judging the drama as forgettable though likely to please the public.
The Covent Garden theater stages Henderson’s Roman Father with Farren in the lead. Despite strong passages and evident vigor, the performance struggles to meet Horatian dignity. The critic notes youthful energy and a lament for Hinderson’s untimely death while praising Farren’s overall effort and potential for future improvement.
Postscript from London reports on Marquis of Lansdown’s fall from influence and a potential shift toward Pitt influence. critiques Eden’s public stance and a rift over ministerial grants. Also covered are Spiritual Court actions against Lord George Gordon, local council votes, naval orders, shop tax resistance, and theater listings.
Maritime notices detail ship movements and financial terms including the Two Brothers Waddy sailing to Ramsgate Pier and various cent per cent rates. The document lists wind directions, high water times, and stock data for bonds and ships with references to Navy per cent and other maritime pricing.
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