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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 23, 1787
Page
4
The report recalls a siege around Amstelveen with Prussian and Dutch forces, civilian suffering, and a retreat by Dutch troops. It then lists naval and army dispositions, promotions, and proposed regimental recruitment for India, plus projected force scales and officer pay limits. A long Sporting Intelligence section follows with horse races and betting details.
The New Theatre in Blenheim opened with Full Delicaty and Whos the Dupe. Lord Charles Spencer and Lady Spencer lead a rank assembly praising Miss Rivers and Miss Chariots Sneer while Mrs Marchmont and Lady Caroline Spencer draw acclaim for their performances. The evening featured Craven and dramatic interludes with praise for Lord William Rufsel Cecil and Mr Edgscombe amid rich costumes and elaborate receptions.
After the Meeting a set of racing entries lists Lord Clermont's Asprey Sit against Bullock's Pumpkin with two Middle modes of B C 202g. Friday features Lord Clermont's Mark against Bullock's gr Pumpkin across the Flat. Saturday shows Vernon’s Mufti versus Fox's Braganza St and the Sweepstakes of 50gs each with Fox's Braganza St and Lord Clermont's Woodcock and Queensberry's Mulbury in dispute.
Article reports the Duke of York will enter the House of Lords in the upcoming Parliament session for the first time as Duke. It notes Townsend and Dr Douglas, new Bishop of Carlisle, will sit on the Marquis's and bishops benches respectively. It adds fees for admissions to peerage and church offices and mentions the Carlisle Deanery electing Rev Dr John Douglas as bishop and his arrival in London.
Acknowledging the acting profession gains esteem, the piece credits Macklin for his spirited conduct in addressing risks posed by a rogue who targeted a village performer, boosting respectability and public confidence in the art. Prevalent reform and public service tone mark this note of praise.
A 18th century style letter notes Conway and ships at Spithead with 74 public safety items and several ships including Scipio and Arcent returning to Plymouth. It mentions 19 ships ready to ride at Spithead and 17 ready to sail, plus Admirals Affleck and a squadron near dispatch. Ariadne and Swan recently arrived to be paid off.
A late 18th century record notes a meeting with exceptional attendance and many noble attendees including Graces of Graeon Srbans Rut vauty and Buster among sixteen peers. Carriages crowded the Petting room area as gentlemen tried to place bets despite restrictions and the crowd grew tense during the proceedings.
The review praises Garis performance in Veswres Poe and the farce BELOW STAIRS as strong and lively. It notes Palas and other actors delivering decent humour, while some parts and cast changes drew mixed reactions and regret over absences.
Fragmentary OCR summarizes a mix of names places and notes. Mentions include individuals such as Wall Conarhoners March and Frances Moos with scattered references to London addresses and local activities. The text lacks coherent events or a clear narrative.
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