Tak Man of Reason at Covent Garden Theatrical Intelligence
The new comedy Tak Man of Reason was staged at Covent Garden with a starred cast including Weedward Clarke Lewis Wroughton Lewes Le Strange Booth Hunter and Bulkeley. The Prologue and farce drew praise for May Bulkeley’s performance while the author and Prologuer drew audience attention as the piece was interrupted by a withdrawal notice to avoid further disturbance in the playhouse.
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Taighe
Covent
Weedward
Clarke
Rickin
Lewis
Wroughton
Hee Lewes
le Strange
Booth
Hunter
Mattocks
Bulkeley
Freefare
Hite
Mayi Bulkeley
Mr Hall
Coventgarden
Pike Playhouse
Lottery prize turns sour for Fanny Fondle in village tale
Fanny Fondle, a servant in a Welsh village, wins a Grand Museum Lottery prize through a crown gift, but learns a gentleman bought the ticket for a fraction of its value. The village buzzes with speculation as fear and shame arise, with Fanny fearing loss of fortune and social ruin. The mislaid prize raises questions about the lottery’s honesty and Mr C’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touke Eisen
Ganzaag Brennne
Hagard
Fanny Fondle
Fecretly
London Fratpay Breif Hearings In Session
London February 9. The Lords met after two and referred petitions for consideration. They heard counsel in an appeal from the Court of Session in Scotland where Alexander Addey Esq is appellant and John and Andrew Robertson Esqs respondents. Hearing deferred to Monday. The bill for repairing Chatham Roads and the Gunby and Spaldwich Inclosure bills was reported. The cause set for Monday was postponed to Wednesday. House rose at half past four and adjourned to Monday.
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Court of Session
Scotland
Alexander Addey
Ap ‘Pellant
John
Andrew Robertson
Chatham Roads
Gunby
Spaldwich
Southampton
John Palmer
George Yonge
Morton
Shaftsbury
Joseph Mawbey
George II
House of Commons Minutes Reported February 8 Session
Members met after three and examined a large batch of bills sent to the various Committees. Mr Field reported from the Select Committee, aiding the proceedings and outlining next steps.
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Commons
Tuurspar
Fielde
Sele
Derby election rats fix flawed verdys borough seat
The House approved resolutions declaring John Gilbert not duly elected as burgess for Verdys. Thomas Parker Coke to replace him. Berwick and Salisbury debates followed on repeal of the death duty law, with Bunbury and Herbert urging repeal amid cases of alleged murder under the act. The Strowd-water canal project faced strong parliamentary resistance, and a select Southampton election committee was formed. Reports from Quebec and North Carolina described troop movements and preparations amid ongoing imperial tensions. News from Plymouth noted a drowning aboard a guard ship and a London mayoral contest narrowing to two candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
John Gilberte
Verdys
PharPhortas Parker Coke
Derbys
Thomas Parker Coke
Fiid
John Gissarné
Charles Bunbury
Salisbury
Herbert
Fox
Gatele
Ireland
Strowd-water
Gloucestershire
Shomas ‘Fawnshend
Azid
Bartowy
Gloucester
MtcChahse
Ufdak
Barrow
Burke
Crie&lade Qomm
Everal
House of Commoner
Uminiee
Rai Eng
Tn Pha
Gommon
House of Commons
Monnday
Botton
dHany
Plymouth
MajeRy
Torbay
Hamoaze
Surprize
Te ‘Borough
Los
Cockfiwain
Chamberlain
Alderman
Wilkes
Alderman Hopkins
Bow- Street
Hyde-parks
Green-park
Witnesses Testify in Westester Constable Matter
John Juis testified he was admitted to freedom days before an election and brought to a town hall room with Rous and Walsh, who solicited his vote. Afterward Kie Brown, a shoemaker aligned with Rous and Walsh, offered a quarter of a guinea, equal to his freedom fee, if he promised to vote for Walth.
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Westester
John Juis
Rous
Walsh
Kié Brown
Walth
Victorian Lavender Extracts and Hair Nourishers Advertised
A London notice by R Warren of Mary-Le-Bonme Street Golden-square offers VolaFile Essence of Lavender for head distress and handkerchief care, Melk of Roses for cleansing and preserving skin, Royal Esqueid of Vrolry Sana for hair preservation, all claimed patented by the King's Royal Lowers. Prices range from 3s 6d to 7s 6d per bottle, with endorsements by noble families across Great Britain and Ireland.
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R. Warren
Mary-Le-Bonme
Golden-square
London
Great Britain
Ireland
Londom Bridge Clock Weather Notes Create Confusing Schedule
Weather and time hints show a muddled forecast with references to morning and evening hours. The garbled text mentions Londom Bridge and various times across days, but specifics remain unclear.
Stock Market Prices and Bonds Displayed
A fragmented listing shows prices for Bank Stock in India and related bonds and annuities. Entries include Old Ann and New Ann securities with varying interest rates from 3 to 8 percent, plus 4 percent and 3 percent notes. The text references India bonds and Navy bills with miscellaneous figures and times.
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India
Welliam
Bolts
J. Dodly
Pail-nall
J. Almon
Piccadilly
P. Elm@ey
Serand
W. Owen
Fleet-fireer
Sewell
Comnh
Eich
Bengals
Avas
Ase
I. Breccaria
Bologna
Bvilson
FR. S
Ac. R. Apt Soe
J Noursey
Lois Day
P.osiah
D.D
Edese
GigateRers
Strand
G. Tratt Vo
Edevand Burke
J. Edcowes
T. Loneman
N.B
Chin
Tchoarmany
Paternha
Beaume. DE Sante
Frpew
W. Davis
Gornhils
Lewife
Catford
Conbourge
Bath
York
WN. B
J. Bew
Postscript
H.O
U.S.E
HLIGH
Londom
Agim
E India
Navy
É&C
de Falce
M. D
S. Crowder
B. Law
C. Dilly
G. Robison
R. Baldwin
T. Evans
Brice
Kennedy
W. Bapley
Rothwell
Bond
Newbery
Ludgatesstreet
Sty. Paul's Churchyard
Leadenhall
J. Grosvenor
Holborn
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