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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Apr 14, 1844

Page

2

Literary Chronicle review of Apraur O Leany travel book

The Literary Chronicle praises AprauR O'Leany's Wanderings and Panderings in Many Lands edited by Harry Larrequer. It lauds Lever’s lively, dare-devil travel sketches, vivid animal imagery, and humorous contrasts between English taste and continental fashions, with sharp satire on Flemish and French equestrian pretensions.

Apraur O'Leany Harry Larrequer London Henry Colburn Lever Gerard Dow Rubens

Married by Mistake in a French Valley Ride

An English narrator recalls a runaway horse chase with Laura in a French valley. They escape through a village inn to a Pére who records their names, then share a tranquil garden moment as sunset paints the scene and a chorus of voices rises below.

Hungary Tattersall's Low Countries Fleming Louisa Tigyn Titus Oates Sneyders Ostade England Max Bavaria Munich London Andrew Champs Elysees Belgium Arthur O'Leary Mr. O'Leary Laura Pentre A Terre Leary Mademoiselle Lana Pire

A Night of Whims and Wedding Plot in Belgium

A narrator recounts a bewildering sequence at the Toison dOr inn involving Laura and a prank marriage under a priest’s gaze. A sudden family interruption triggers dramatic accusations of elopement and a frantic escape, followed by counsel from an abbé about a clandestine marriage under the fireplace. The tale shifts to naval history as Admiral de Winter’s perilous rescue is described in vivid anecdote.

Keeley G. A. Beckett London F. Matthews Comedietta Lot Miss Woolgar Adelphi Forty Thieves Orcobrand Forty Morpiana Wigan Miss Pipcott Hassarac

Metropolitan Improvements Open New Street as Pedestrian Thoroughfare

On Tuesday morning the new street from the northeast angle of Leicester Square to St Martin's Lane was opened to the public as a thoroughfare but only for foot passengers for the time being.

Leicester Square St. Martin’s Lane

Easter Amusements at Drury Lane Feature Duprez and Guillaume Tell

The Easter Monday program at Drury Lane centers on Duprez in Guillaume Tell, praised for musical craft and audience enthusiasm. The afterpiece The Tale of Mystery provides modest amusement, with Harley and Mrs. Tayleure delivering humor, while Thomas Styrien and M. Delferier receive notable applause from fans of national and fantastical themes.

Drury Lane Duprez Guillaume Tell Harley Mrs. Tayleure Thomas Styrien Clara Webster M. Delferier Copenot

Drama Finds New Home at Haymarket and Lyceum Easter Shows

The Drama returns to Haymarket during Easter with Mrs. Glover leading a revival amid satirical depictions of theatres and tricks of the trade. At the Lyceum, Mrs Keeley shines in comedietta and The Forty Thieves burlesque, while the Olympic presents The Signal and Cinderella. The Strand closes the holiday bill with King and the Comedian, The Irish Tutor, and a Robin Gray ballet.

King Mr. Hammond Stolbach Frederick ‘the Great Mr. A. Younge Poor Power Teddy O'Rourke Miss Heron Theatre Royal Dublin Burke

Fairy Burlesque at City of London House and Astley’s Reopening

Holiday entertainments feature Fair Star and Cherry as Prince Cherry and Princess Fair Star with Lord Stark and King Bigaroon, extra scenes, new pieces at the theatre, and a grand reopening of Astley’s under Mr Batty with scenic innovations, rope dancing, and a national historical spectacle The Invasion of England by William the Conqueror.

Fair Star Prince Cherry Paul Bedford King Bigaroon Jugean Sea Meadows Cherry Island Nicholls Aglio Banqueting Gallery Ballerine Ballin Gilbert Cherry Bigaroon City OF London Old London Wall Bishopgate Astley’s Theatre Batty Royal Box England Hastings William the Conqueror Harold William I Monsieur Piege Widdicomb Signor Germani M. Zieebuck Hamburgh M. Massatta M. Tournaire Mademoiselle Annette

Adelphi Wizard Delights Crowd With Irish Evening

Monday night at the Adelphi featured the North Wizard of the theatre drawing a large audience. His conjuring, praised as skillful, captivated spectators who watched wallets and trinkets exchange hands. Also presented was Malone Raymond and company in A Hour in Ireland with Irish songs and lively tales.

Adelphi Germany Herr Dobler Malone Raymond Mis. Raymond Miss Linley Mr. Smith Ireland Raymond Croker Darby Kelly

Love's polyphonic entertainments and wonders at major London venues

The Evening's pleasures included Mr. Love at the Crown and Anchor with two hours of ventriloquism and anecdotes, a crowded Polyrecagic Institution exhibit on agriculture and machinery, and a bustling Adelaide Gallery with lectures, photography, dissolving views, and a grand pyrotechnic display. Museums and exhibitions drew thousands, including the British Museum and Chinese treasures at the Tower of London, with hundreds visiting daily and various new attractions showcased.

Love Mr. Love Polyrecagic Institution Armstrong Ryan Bachhoffner Adelaide M. Claudet British Museum Tae National GallEny Greenwich Cuixese Tom Thumb Napoleon Museum Harris Tower London China

Stepney fair revives with large Easter Monday crowds

The article reports a bustling Easter Monday as Stepney fair attracts heavy footfall. Steamers, trains, and coaches run at full capacity, with thousands thronging water piers and rail depots to reach Greenwich and Dover. A Gravesend excursion for workers shows firm generosity. The three day Stepney fair proves profitable, amid strong police presence and lively displays in two fields.

Park Hastertide London Greenwich Westminster Thames Blackwall Lee and Lewisham Blackeath Waterman’s Pier Limehouse Hole Peers Gravesend Messrs. Seaward and Co Millwall Seareach Messrs Seaward and Co Stepney Stebonheath George Stepney Old Prince of Wales Pearson Ever Anon Johnson’s Patterson’s Richardson’s Nive O'Clock Brickton Dover Brighton

Tragic Wapping Accident Crushes Child Under Waggon

In Old Gravel Lane a boy named G. T. Combder aged and son of a brazier was crushed to death when a wagon belonging to Charles of Wapping reversed while passing the house. The driver Thomas Willet was detained but released after witnesses said no blame attached. An inquest will determine further details.

Cottvnn Unitep Spain Camperdown de Winter Charles Richardson Circe Duncan Sir Charles Richardson Vryheid de Ruyter Thomas Willet King David Lane Perkins Willett

Will Forgeries Trial at Westminster Court

Public curiosity ran high as the trial of Barber Fletcher Griffen and Georgiana Corey continued. Witnesses described a scheme involving a Long Annuities stock, the Bank of England, and forged documents to obtain money and dividends.

Barber Fletcher Baron Gurney Justice Williams Justice Maule William Henry Barber Joshua Fletcher Thomas Griffen Georgiana Corey Bank of England John Stewart Wilkins Seaton Robertson Doctors’commons Elizabeth Stewart Powell John Baden Charles Daniel Lewis Great Marlow Southampton Terrace Camberwell Knight Alfred Ryall Grebound Inn Marlow Jones Great Guildford-street Stewart Clarence Peckham Nelson Square Mr Farlane London Eny Mr. Graves Mr. Williams Merlow Mr. Wilkins William Windsor West Street Barker Byatt J. Grattan London and Westminster Bank J. Jones William Holmes Hyatt Hyett Robert Loosley Scotland Sarah Hawkes Lock Tavistock-street Bedford-square Berwick-street Soho Richards Dorey Miss Richards Bradley Mr. Fletcher

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