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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 24, 1737
Page
3
Reports recount Ottoman and Turkish drama amid Russo Turkish war plans and fortification work across Czarnczewska Kiev and Oczakow with troop movements in Sedan and Dalmatia. Meanwhile London notes the Prince of Wales’s response to the Princess of Wales birth and royal congratulations.
The Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen renew gratitude to the Royal House for protection and prosperity. They congratulate on the birth of the Princess and the recovery of the King, expressing hopes for a prosperous reign, piety, and Protestant succession. The Royal reply thanks the city and promises to instill lawful sentiments in future children. City officials pledge continued support for trade and prosperity. Financial market notes follow, listing South Sea stock and other securities opening values.
A historic notice invites entries for two October racing purses at Lambourne Downs Berk Ashire. The Pirie of Twenty Guineas requires a Harley mare or gelding carpyine ir Stone, with the winner sold for 6d. A Give and Take purse of Ten Guineas follows the next day for horses under 14 hands, with weights set by horsemanship rules. Entry fees and clerk’s charges apply. minimum three horses to start.
A race to be run at Hounslow Gourse on October Tuesday for a forty guinea purse. Entrants must be real hunters who hunted with the King's hounds since July and never sweat or earn over five pounds. Ten stone carrying, bridle and saddle. Entrance two guineas paid if not a subscriber. second-best horse receives entrance money. Entry at Hampton Court Friday between ten and one.
A historical notice from Middlesex announces races on Finchley Common for Monday October 3 and Tuesday October 4. The first event offers a saddle, bridle, and whip valued at two guineas for hackney horses carrying ten stone, with entrants paying five shillings. The second event features a set of racing bells and whip for five cart horses, ridden bareback with a Bic-Haler, two miles per heat, best of three, five entrants minimum, eight to two start window.
A historic notice outlines races on Barnet Common in Hertfordshire for Monday October 16 with purses of twenty pounds, Tuesday for five pounds, and Wednesday for ten pounds. Galloways and weight allowances apply, with entry details via Clerk of the Course at John Holmes's Green Man.
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