Refineciions on Gaming and Annuities in Modern Society
A pamphlet review denounces gaming among high society as a corrupting force. It argues noble heirs squander fortunes, corrupt politics, inflate public debt, and drain national virtue, warning of widespread societal decay that begins with the rich and trickles to the rest of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Bellamy
Kew
Petersham
Surry
B. Law
Avemary-lane
Monthly Review
By Gaming the Author on Cards and Society
The author argues that card playing is a widespread habit among thousands who engage daily, not as a mere pastime but as a misused way of life. He warns against turning gaming into an universal amusement that harms individuals and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Rafe
W. Bayley
Corkspur-street
A. Rothwell
New Sand-street
F. Newbery
Ludgate-freet
St. Paul's Church-yard
J Vrive
Thomas Beecroft
R. Parker
D.D
The
Daily Companion
Chrisian
R. Warren
D. D
J. Norris
Py J Norris
W. Reveridge
Dean Berkley
Editor voices revolt against old almanacs in St James Calendar
A letter proposes a new St James's Calendar to suit fashionables, mocking traditional almanacs for aligning days to saints and sunrise. It argues fashionables’ days begin later, favors a calendar based on quality society hours, and promises new fashionable timekeeping, dress guides, and social navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otaheite
Minories
Nobbleman
Elizabeth i
Datchels
Bess
Basiness
Xeon
Alfor
Eryan
St. Mildred
St. Bridget
St. Jon
Levaure
Qualix
Cepe
Lord Bolinghru
Enigth
Rider
Seike Myers
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Earl of
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Henry Brooke
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Wallis and Stone- House
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Lord Lyttelton
Mr. Maurice
University College, Oxford
Mitton
J Codsley
Pall Mall
G. Kearfly
Fleet-street
Meff
le New-Yeah
R. Crustwell
W. Taylor
Path
W. Cranwell
Sherine
R. Baldwin
Paternojler Row
St. Paul's Church
Vara London
William Radley
Druga
Chen
Gray’s-Inn-Gate
Hulbom
Fingal
Ossian
James MacPherson
Even Cameron
J. Robson and Co
New Bond-street
Law
Aremity-lune
Brice
Lecrned
P. Cardale
Jesus Chrrist
N. ‘Lardner
Samuel Chandler
Natianeel. White
London
C. Diy
Anu Feld
Quito
Hebrides
Scotland
de ‘Ett Sothys
Tsona
John Ogilvie
Lieut Fuge
Nate Dea
Teque
J. Murray
I. Gray
Mr. Richardson
Glasgow
Edward and
Elfen
Thistlathwaite
Spectator
HE Spectator
Mr. Addison
Jacob
Richard Tonson
Paternoflerrow
Grignion
T. Greenough
Chymist
Ludgate-hill
Londons
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Ceckfour
Ruth
Wel
MM. Purdie
King's-Neach
Peters
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Balliam
Tolu
Luégate Hill
Lendon
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