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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 16, 1786
Page
2
A fragmented prose piece evokes a magical performance where musical instruments and voices rise. References to a poetess, stage figures, and a chorus hint at a revival or concert scene with mythic undertones and theatrical nostalgia. The voice blends whimsy with romance as characters awaken to song.
A fragmentary poem by Cobb explores mourning and marriage norms, contrasting ancient rites with modern etiquette. It surveys wedding customs, marital affection, and social expectations, noting women’s public mourning and men’s restrained sorrow amid ceremonial decorum.
A damaged OCR passage provides a jumble of personal names including William Larks Stone and Francis Baring with scattered surnames like Mottenx, Barby, and Bentleys. The text lacks coherent events, dates, or locations and appears to be an incomplete record of individuals from an old ledger or witness list.
A fragmentary text describes Forty Members of the French Academy and General Rochambeau. It references a translator and publisher names and a scene of transcribing or presenting the essay.
News shares court appointments in Britain, Ottoman reports from Constantinople, and Parliament updates alongside weather storms and maritime incidents. It notes Sir Lloyd Kenyon for Chief Justice, Eyre for the Rolls, and Faucett’s Bath order, with warnings of storms and ship troubles on the Thames and Channel.
A historical review praises a new comedy and the cast performances. Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Brown receive particular notice for their strong stage presence. The piece notes Mr Johnstone and Mr Rock delivering solid roles in Pneebe and Dorcas with notable vigor.
Stocks and financial quotes listed with various bank and company prices. Entries include Bank stock values, percentages, ditto lines, and references to government funds and lottery tickets. The fragment shows extensive price figures and exchange notes typical of a stock page.
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