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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 05, 1741
Page
3
Petition from Peter Delme and Edward Gibbon urging star votes for country interest in upcoming Southampton election. They note broad corporate support and request favor of influence. election is fixed for Friday next the 8th of May.
In Shafton on April 17 1741 gentlemen educated at the school are invited to dine at the George Inn on May 25 to renew friendships. Stewards for next year’s meeting will be chosen. Tickets available at the inn. Public notice announces prices and dedication to Mr Freke Mr Phillips and others.
Daventry hosts two race days on Thursday and Friday with purses of fifty guineas each. Entry by subscriber one guinea, non subscriber three guineas. Courses at Daventry run heats of four miles for horses, mares, or geldings with weights and penalties. Includes a cock fight and entertainment for ladies. Gotran the bay horse offered at one guinea leap, trials, and grass for mares available at sixpence weekly. Bolton confirms Gotran sold to Samuel Trouble of Louth.
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