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Prince and Princess Hunt at Polnitz and Great Court Festivities
The prince and princess hunted at Polnitz where a new hunting house stands after killing six stags. They dined there and returned home in the evening. The king hosted a grand entertainment in the late Electress’s mother’s garden with guards in janitorial dress and servants in Turkish attire. Afternoon watermen fought Elbe style gondoliers. Evening ball and a fireworks display occurred, with a hunting match planned on the Elbe boats. Berlin and Copenhagen dispatches note diplomacy and naval movements, including Sweden’s fleet and British officers. London reports a royal marriage, births, charity sermon funds, and a duel resulting in injuries at the Mitre Tavern. Markets show South Sea and Bank stocks. notices from insurance and lotteries offices conclude.