Lord Mayor Rivalries Narrowed to Sir Robert Godschall
In London on Sept 7 740 the Livery returned Sir Robert Godscall and Alderman Heathcote for the Lord Mayor choice. Heathcote declined serving again, and after multiple votes the Livery backed Godscall, pressuring the Court of Aldermen to accept him as Lord Mayor, repeating yearly control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaenine
Livery of
London
Robert Godscall
Alderman Heathcote
Aldermen
George Champion
Heathcotn
Robert Godschall
Court of Aldermen
Heathcote
Hisentor
William Benn
Charles Hitch
George Heathcote
Guildhall
Alderman Parsons
Robert Godshall
Daniel Lambert
Alderman Lambert
Sir Robert Godfchall
Robert Godfchall
Theatrical Notes On London Stages Of The Season
The article reviews Boon Theatres plans to perform nightly with Masque of Alfred and Albumazar among the offerings and mentions Drury Lane comedians showing skill. Covent Garden reportedly fields new pieces by Colman and Kenrick with Macklin works and O Hara burletta. Lewis aims for West Indian and Ranger Hamlet roles with a Macklin pupil making her stage debut in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boon Theatres
Alfred
Naval Review
Garrick
Albumazar
Drury-Jane
Buikin
Franklin
Covent Garden
Mr. Macklin
Charlotte
Mos
Inscription of the Duke of Hamilton's Monument
A fragmentary inscription venerates the Duke of Hamilton, praising nobility, science, and fame. It laments a youth torn from his country’s hopes in vernal bloom and invites viewers to honor his desert and public service. The text evokes princely lineage and intrinsic greatness as a tribute to the deceased.
Duchess honors son in memory of Duke of Hamilton
Erected by Her Grace Elizabeth Duchess of Hamilton and Argyle in memory of her son George James Duke of Hamilton and Braden who died on the day of July MDCC LXIX in the 15th year of his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Duchess of Hamilton and
Argyle
George James Duke of Hamilton and Braden
Aldermans Bell
Richardson
Tilston
Cheshire
Conrant
Canterbury
France
London
Lord le Despencer
Corke
Patrick Ronane
Lond
Longford
Packenham-hall
Ode to a Hero in a Dryades Chorus
Postscript to the General Evienine Post lampoons the Muse Clio as it laments the loss of a great figure. It recalls Dryads and Naiads, praises Henry the Second, and notes Ashburton and Orpheus with fragmented allusions to an epic history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry the Second
Orpheus
Oliver's Anpress and the London Livery Dignity Appeal
In 1773 Richard Oliver Fenchurch-Green writes to London gentlemen thanking them for their support and pledging to vote against Wilkes at the next Aldermen’s court. He condemns impostors and vows to defend civic unity, then notes royal theatre attendance and a Privy Council meeting to limit further prorogation. Reports also note orders for troops in the West Indies and presumptive Polish Austrian troop mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Drurylane Theatre
Lyar
L.ord North
St. James’s
War-office
West Indies
America
Warsaw
Poland
Uncertain War News and Local Notices From 1773
Letters from Stockholm report reform to torture chambers and Poland rights. Emigration to America grows as farmers and artisans plan trips. A Gloucester doctor cites a cattle cure via trepan-like skull puncture. Crimes include stone defacement fines and two footpad robberies. Marriages, deaths, and civic events noted across England and Ireland with local officials and clergy named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Stockholm
Iré
Stokesley
North Riding
America
New World
A&t
Joan Barnard
Gloucester
James S
Thomas B
Semington
Merksham
Wilts
Wm. Seymour
Paul Newman
Melktham
Westbury
Duford
Lambeth
St. George’s Fields
Guildford
Surry
John Boulchin
Catharine-hill
Mills Elizabeth Barker
Cobham
Trenby
Chandler
Oxford Street
England
Wakefield
William Smith
Methley
Leeds
Otober
Beverley
Sons of Liberty
Theatrical Entertainment Listings at Covent Garden and Drury Lane
The page lists yesterday and tonight offerings: Evry Man in His Humour at Drury Lane with The Lyar. The West Indian at Covent Garden with The Elopement. Rule a Wife and Have a Wife. Love in a Village with Harlequin Sorcerer. Casts and minor notes appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury-Lane
Evry
Unclear Historical Stock Prices and Bank Notes
Fragmented OCR lists various stock and bank price items with references to India bonds, South Sea stock, 3 percent bonds, and Navy Bills. The readable part hints at bank annuities and assorted securities but lacks complete names, dates, or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Pr. Navy
Bank
The Reason of fitall Fisu fevimesing ix Shoals
A historic account describes how ice fields near the Pole shelter fish and birds, detailing migrations of herrings and the predation by larger fishes and birds. It explains feeding cycles, fishing routes, and the supply of food as part of a broader natural order and divine provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ix Shoals
Te E Fea
Fea
Iceland
North Sea
Norway
Baltic
Holstein
Bremen
É&C
Zuderzee
Shetland
Orkneys
Scotland
England
Friesland
Holland
Flanders
France
Ireland
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Duke of Hamilton
Postscript
Evienine
Dryades
Upremos
Montes
Arces
Altaque
Pangea
Tellas
Geora
Helicon
Yale
Shady Grove
Universal Panaccu
Zephyr
Sylvanus
Thades
Mount Parnassus
George
Henry
Ashburten
Alperman Oliver
S Anpress
Richard Oliver
Fenchurch-Greet
London Bridge
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