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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 25, 1787
Page
4
The commissioners of the stamp revenues are appointed in the teen districts of Great Britain. The notice lists the end dates and officials involved in the Sames revenue scheme.
The text notes French ships in the West Indies and British squadrons under Sawyer Gardner and Parker near Jamaica Antigua, plus a spread of ships at Spithead. It mentions Lottery tickets rising in sales after heavy activity and a Paris market outlook. It also describes Arcadian emigrants arriving in Louisiana from Rochelle and land allotments, with speculation on Franco Spanish political shifts and sovereignty changes in the Carolinas and Florida.
George Nesthorpe Esq presides with Ma Parson as vice president and a borough roster brief. The notes mention Gains, Hevor and other figures as part of the leadership group and upcoming Monday events.
Westacre race cards list Lord Orford's two Puppies by Catar against Sir Gerard Vanneck's five Vuppies by Derb shire Dog with various entries from other owners and matches including Rockingham by Sir John Rous and Greyhounds from Sir Henry Peyton, all racing for bets and purses.
Fragmentary racing note describes matches among several dogs and horses with owners Lord Orford and Sir Gerard Vanneck. Mentions entries from Calliope Sprucey Oliva and others, with unsettled commentary on lineups and outcomes.
A brisk Thursday program features Lord Orford with two VA helps and Ignatius with two Whelps racing against Sir John Berns Katland and Sir John Berney Volunteer. Other events include Lord Orford's Comptroller and Sir Gerard Vanneck Swih challenging Sir John Ruus's Race cour with several byes.
Lord Orford's Caffiope faced Sir John Rous's Rutland with 1 goal and 4 byes at St John. Rous's Rockingham competed against Mr Holt's Brandy yielding 1 goal and 4 byes.
Notice details strict entry limits for the Society Room at Beachamwell. No straw or guests beyond one friend per member. guests must be named on a paper posted daily in the Dining Room, and a member must accompany all entrants.
An old tract records a performance of The Tragedy of Douglas at Mr R Martin's theater with the Duke of Rutland and Galey county nobility in attendance. Mrs R Martin delivers a tribune ode praising Granby's son and the royal line as loyalists and saviors of the realm. The verse honors heroism, virtue, and the nation.
The Anacreontic Society held its second meeting with strong performances. Cramer played piano in Rogaluch concertos and Pleyel quartets impressed when joined by Dance Napier and Smith. Braham voices stood out despite mixed reception of Mrs Howe impressions.
An OCR fragment describes a crowded event with a long procession of attendees and speakers. It mentions a notable figure, Mr Stone, and notes the presence of multiple groups including Quakers. The text references a controversial debate, attire, and crowd reactions, ending with a reflection on the era's social customs.
The Wander and Artaxerxes staged with notable effort. Performers respected their roles and delivered adequate rendering. Mr SeJ Quick, a vocalist, was highlighted for his talent.
Fragmentary notes describe a public concert performance with a male voice delivering recitative and aria in a confident tone. The critique mentions clarity, strong delivery, and a favored audience reaction, though the prose is garbled and hard to parse for precise details.
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