Venus and Cupid from Furner’s Collection at Lyceum sale
The late Gregory Page’s Venus and Cupid from Furner’s Collection sold at the Lyceum for seven hundred guineas. The report includes a tale of Gregory’s escape aided by disguises, a forged-letter plot, and a run of criminal intrigue surrounding Bow Street and Newgate. It also notes fragments of a Roman tiled floor found near Crutched Friars and details on Antonin Neff’s two committals to Bridewell on charges related to fraud.
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Fandrevtrf
Venus
Cupid
Gregory Page
Furner
Lyceum
Anne Coventry
Gregtor
Mr. Buckley
Gregion
Kearsley
London
Yamouth
Hivmen
Holai
Russia
France
England
Gregton
Bowstreet
Gregson
Bow-street
Torhilfields Bridewell
Newgate
Bridewell
Akerman
Navy
Britain
Antonin Neff
John Barnfather
Pothill Fields Bridewell
Liaac Tlichin
Vauxhall Gardens Opening Amid Evening Revelry
The new improvements at Vauxhall Gardens were unveiled on Saturday evening with a brilliant display and a crowded, stylish audience. An excellent band led by Pieltain performed masterfully on the violin while Miss Lesry impressed with vocal sweetness though wind instruments in the new room were not ideal. Attendees included Marquis and Marchioness of Buckingham, Lord Malden, Lord Hiatt, Sir Sampson and Lady Gideon among others in a refined crowd.
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Orchiestra
Pieltain
Tie Marcguls
Marchioness
Buckingham
Ord
Downe
Lord Malden
Lord Hiatt
Sampson
Gideon
Sir Watha
Williams Wynone
Promenade Draws Elite Crowd at Fashionable Rural Resort
A grand promenade attracted over 3080 attendees of high rank and fashion. The scene mixed Aldermanic tastes, country squire rusticities, and refined gentlemen, underscoring the venue’s long held pre-eminence as a fashionable rural retreat.
Grand antient concert led by Sir Watkin Wynn
The season finale concert under Sir Watkin Williams Wynn featured Handel’s works with few exceptions. Solists Miss Harwood Signora Storace and Mrs Ambrose impressed, Cramer and Crofdill showcased the Handelian concerto, and the chorus delivered a robust performance with popular arias from Alexander and Sampson.
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Sir Watkin Williame Wynn
Bart
Earl of
Uxbridge
Sir Watkin
Handel
Shakespeare
Geminiani
Cérelli
Haile
Signora Scorace
Cramer
Crofdill
Fimorheus
Alexander
Jacob
Samtun
Harrison
Trent Pealeroto
Brilla Nel Alma
Amore Prote to dal Cielo Impresses at Saturday Performance
The Saturday showing of Ritumaia’s Amore Pro te to dal Cielo drew strong musical approval, with Mara and Reditelli prominent and the bravura piece Son Prstale e fon amants praised for its difficulty and precise execution. The Prince and Duke of Cumberland attended, adding to the opera’s high fashion milieu amid some discontent rumors and artistic criticisms.
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Ritumaia
Mara
Reditelli
Review of the Royal Academy for 1737 Mr Orr
Review notes Mr Opie elected by the Academy shows judgment not in the Council. Opie has four portraits and one historical piece. Descriptions critique likeness and character, citing portraits of a Gentleman and a Lady with remarks on expression and benevolence.
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Royal Academy
Mr. Orr
Academy
Opie
Shield
Opie Portraits and Critique from the Exhibition
The review praises Opie works including a Lady portrait and a Nobleman study, noting Smith’s mezzotint from last year’s exhibit and the Marine Corps commission piece. It lauds The Ann Maio of David Rosca as the room’s best, yet criticizes the Rizzio portrayal for lacking the intended character.
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Gainsborough
Opie
Smith
Iis
Diave
Thors
Cable Earl
Marine Corps
David Rosca
Rizzio
Mary
Legacy of Mr Jackson Reveals Vast Estate and Hidden Motives
The obituary notes Mr Jackson died without a will at nearly seventy. He left an estimated 3000 a year and over 200,000 in ready money, accumulated through honest work. His fortune, intended for friend Mr Clarke, would pass to his guardianship ward and the two sisters, amid questions of justice and guardianship.
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Jackson
Hewisiowe
Anniversary of Mtenins Celebrated in May
The text recalls a long dance and performance during an anniversary week in May. It mentions Lov Beenpue, chor after dinner, and Pleatanies with reminiscences of former times. It notes a grand assemblage of Mtenins and various ceremonial acts surrounding the event.
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Hery
Howe
Ame Ag
Fisii
Eon
Dior Barnard Mwas
Floreat
Aude Ugha
Cown
Academy for Dancing Neat Hesdon Square MTG ALES
Announcement from an academy offering private and group dance lessons for families and children. It promotes affordable weekly sessions including polite address and fashionable dances with ancillary fencing and gym routines. The notice invites those lacking practice to join and improve with reference to social occasions.
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Academy For Dancing
Neat
Hesdon Square
MTG
ALES
MR. Wilson
Marge
Ghentielees
In One Volume Octive Upon Tour of the Netherlands
Publication details note this day’s issue of a travel volume priced at five shillings in boards. It references a tour through the Netherlands and mentions political themes tied to the Witernal Policy Government. The imprint lists printers and several names in Carmivll with various readers.
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Holland
Bruitel
Carmivll
Wintalield
Isis Patan
Isn
Lords of Lords debate on divorce and election bills
In the House of Lords a commission opened and a Royal Agent presented thirty one public bills including Hathara Elcletiottiat and the Forgy Divorce Bill. The session heard the dates and duties of officers, discussed theAmerican war measures, and the bill passed without amendment. Lord Sidney delivered the message to the Commons.
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Mayet
Hathara
Catan
Eyton
Yeomar Usher
Ufy
Fragmentary 18th Century Debate on Taxation and Governance
OCR fragment recounts a heated session in a British parliament with references to the French government, taxes, power to tax, and various figures like Hastings and Burke. It describes procedural moves, delays, and deliberations, noting charges, committees, and a scene of intense parliamentary carriage.
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Vauxhall Gardens
Antient Music
the Opera
ETON
India
Bilt
Sidney dUvered
House of Comenius
Chancel
Aes
Tie Dee
Ieee
Fryer
Cosoners
Rothereiasg
Benny
Meir
Howser Spenners
Escehe
Choy Moher
Burke
Cagee
Wroon
Os Hs
Houi
Win Thors
iValp Oh
Cue Guadomes
Uae
Nyack Bonespmnery
Acto. Thea
Cash
Wee Pik
Mr. Hastings
Eerehe
Hof Saat
Odeet
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