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A Novel Mode of Celebrating a Wedding,—The tenants ind friends of a gentleman recently married, who has a large estate in the principality, have, by prioted handbills, announced that they shall celebrate the happy event, on a day named, in the following manner:—“The amusements of the day will bo, a pig to be tried for by persons paying Is. each,which will be spent in ale. The pig to have his tail shaved, and every person to dip his hands in soft soap and oil every three minutes. All are to start at the same time, and he that catches the pig to be die owner of the same; be must also draw the pig by the tail backwards three yards. Three footraces for one pound of tobacco each, to be run for by persons in bags ; distance, 200 yards. Two legs of mutton to be given to any person that will make the most foul or ugliest face by grinning through a horse collar. The materials of seven new shifts to be run for by women ; four to be given to the first in, two te the second, and one to the third. Two pony races for a new bridle each, value 50t. subject to articles. Also a race by asses for a new bridle. No person to ride bis own, and the last in to win. The canting pot will be put in circulation for the old women, and cwrw da in abundance, with various other nmusemets too nmimerous to mention.”—Salopian Journal.
Newspaper Details
Courier
London, Middlesex, GB
Fri, Sep 16, 1831
Page 3
Full Page
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Peter R.
UK 04 Oct 2019
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