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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 31, 1772
Page
4
The writing criticizes modern dramatists for imitating Shakespeare and mounting weak plots. It argues that a strong fable sustains style, while poor plots require heavy effort and invite failure. It urges writers to prioritize coherent, plausible plots over flashy declamation.
A Lancashire Freeholder writes to the paper, critiquing a Kentish correspondent and demanding explanations for a political matter. He names Lord George C and Lord St as likely future representatives, urges alternative channels for guidance, and jokes about back-strings and correspondence to press. The tone is combative and local, urging accountability and clearer communication.
The City of London sees a heated contest for the Dowgate Ward Alderman seat with Rawlinson and Macky leading the canvass. Rumors link Mr. Nash’s successor to Walbrook, while Coventry’s seat may go to Mr. Kirkman. International woes loom as Holland turmoil and Amsterdam credit fear ripple through merchants, with C house failure around 700,000 pounds rumored and Bank regulators signaling tighter discount rules. Berlin reports stir of warlike preparations as Europe braces for potential conflict. A Christmas death in Brussels marks a rare obituary note for Elizabeth de Val aged 161, who never ate meat or broth in her life. The Grand Subscription Market is anticipated.
Ball appointed for the 2st intt at the Pantheon, with ensuing alterations including transparent paintings and a grand chandelier. Several thousand lustres to be suspended from the dome, aiming for a far more magnificent display than last year.
Mr. ROBERT BRAND of Long-acre, a curer to the Royal hospital of Greenwich, announces his Royal Patent Elastic Trusfes. He claims they have cured ruptures more than any prior era and denounces other rupture doctors as ignorant. He seeks no reward beyond the relief his devices provide.
The Theatrical notices list Drury Lane shows scheduled for the coming week. The Pigmy Revels accompany The Gamester and the Covent Garden performances of Romeo and Juliet with Harlequin Sorcerer. A pantomime continues with Rule a Wife and a Wife featuring the same ensemble.
Bank stock shows 3 percent drop as South Sea and India bonds reflect declines. Consols trade weak with small losses. miscellaneous listings include Navy bills and bond prices. Market shorthand indicates varied activity across banking and colonial securities with several entries unreadable.
In Hardwicke demesne near Ellesmere Salop several timber lots are offered for sale. Lot I includes 692 oak elm beech sycamore and fir on three farms. Lot II 110 trees. Lot III 338 trees. Lot IV 338 trees. Lot V around 465? trees. Lot VI 117 trees. Lot VII 49 oak on a Salletyn parish farm. Tenants Crane Booth Lewis and Smith will show premises. Interested buyers may contact Mr Peter Bentley at Hardwicke.
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