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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 17, 1841

Page

5

New Comedy of Old Maids at Covent Garden

The new Knowles piece at Covent Garden blends wit and romance centering on Sir Philip Brilliant and the yeoman’s maid, with two ladies of quality. A brisk plot follows intrigue, mistaken identity, and a comic marriage as the yeoman’s daughter and Colonel Blount win true hearts, aided by sharp dialogue and stylish performances.

James Sheridan Knowles Od Maids Covent Garden Philip Brilliant C. Mathews Blount F. Matthews Ludgate-hill Thomas Blount Geo. Vandenhoff Sir Philip Anne Mrs.Nesbitt Blanche Madame Vestris Grandmama Annz Biaxcue Thomas Buancne Linsey-Woolsey Fowler Colonel Blount Tegret John Blount Mr. Harley Charlotte Humby Robert Walter Lacy Hhis Ane Coronel Brount Lavy Brancne Cortonel Lavy Brancue Coronel Birount Lady Brancue Coronel Lady Brancne John Lady Blanche Madam Vestris Lady Anne Mrs. Nisbett Harley

Racing Meet Opens With High Hopes And Packed Stables

Sporting Intelligence reports a bustling October race week with near full lodgings as fine weather fuels high expectations. Dozens of horses arrive, including The Currier Teapot Halfcaste and Tripoli, while crowds witness morning gallops. Multiple races crown winners such as St Colomb, Ralph, and Benedetta across handicaps, stakes, and plates, as betting runs strong and fields stay competitive through Thursday.

Duke of Richmond Lord March G. Bentinck Tripoli Mr. Wreford Lord Palmerston Lord Chesterfield Colwick Graydon Mr. Greville Mr. Payne C. T Mr. Graydon Miss Heathcote Lord Miltown Wirrestrew Garry Owen T.M.M Lord Albemarle Ralph Whitehouse Duke of Rutland Sir Hans Flambeau Duke of Potland Mundig Thebes Mundige Mr. Goodman Conolly Duke of Bedford T.Y.C A.F Duke of Grafton Florence J. Day Buffalo Plenipotentiary Ally Robinson Mr. Thornhill Perseus Mr. B. Greene Wiseacre Zany Teapot Lord G. Bentinck Colonel Peel Rochester Lord Chesterfeld Game Lass Mr. Bateman Hartoc Mr. Rogers Sheet Anchor Lady Fulford Mr. Forth Mr. Ford Mr. Greene Peel Lord Exeter Scutari Darling Rory O’more Neath John O’ Gaunt Abydos

Autobiography of Madame Lafarge Injustice and intrigue explore her life

The article reviews Madame Lafarge's autobiography as a candid yet contested defense against grave accusations. It highlights her depiction of early life, the Leautaud marriage, diamond theft schemes, poisoning suspicions, and a dramatic trial scene, questioning guilt while noting apparent candor and moral complexity.

Madame Lafarge Mh Clbur Eppes Avin Marie de Nicolai Madame Leautaud M. Clare Merie de Nicolai Marie Corohion Marie St. Honoré Marie Capelle Mademoiselle de Nicolai M. de Leautaud M. Felix Clavé Mademoiselle Delvaux France Mademoiselle de Beauvoir Lecointe Jeanisset M. Lecointe Madame de Nicolai MM. de Nicolai de Leautaud Pontoise Mmarch Olny M. Delvaux Madame de Leautaud M. Alfred de Gouy Osnay Busagny de Peautwad Bourguignon M. de Leantaud Sill Madame de Leauland M. Lafarge Mayne M. Large Uzerche Lubersac Wedame Teautaud

Adelphi Theatre presents Cocorico burletta in Parisian style

The Adelphi stages a bustling burletta Cocorico featuring Mrs Grattan as Cocorico and Miss E Terry as Minette, with a comic courtship involving a bantam and a drum-major. The plot threads through village magistrates and absurd escapades. Reviews praise Mrs Grattan and Paul Bedford while noting the piece’s lighter character and mixed reception. The Otywrre Theatre reopens with Mrs Waylett and new pieces, and English Opera House concerts showcase vibrant season fare and skilled soloists. The Cardinal Fesch sale in Rome promises a vast collection of 3332 paintings. the Taames Tuxwgt submarine project nears completion with extended digs beyond high water.

Adelph! Theatre Adelphi Cacorico Deborah Mrs. Pearce Cocorico Paul Bedford Wright Woodcock Minette Pin Otywrre Theatre Waylett Kate Kearney Maggie Lauder Frampton Robert le Diable M. Prospere M. Delafire Musard Cardinal Fesch Rome Fa Aly

Raubini to Sing in Spain with Paid Accommodations

Raubini will reach Spain on the 30th instant and stay at the Duke of Osune's where apartments are prepared and a carriage is at his disposal. He is to receive 8,000 f or £720 for six nights of singing and £200 for two extra nights, with traveling expenses paid.

Marie M. Lafarge Strauss Notu Tally de Martens Garat Mafarge Tom Glandier Orleans Thad Madame Clementine Monsieur Madame Buffire Genetotin Madame Lafarge M. Lefarge Lafarge M. Magnaud Madame Farge Mademoiselle Brun Madame Buffitre Madame Baftiére Emma Charles Aména M. Fleyniat Court of Assizes Men of Justice Madame Buffiére Weata Messieurs Er ‘Arge Pete Lao Jule Raubini Spain Duke of

Murder mystery in Lewes area investigated after three years

Jes of Lewes have pursued a murder case from three years ago involving Hannah Devonshire alias Smith, a 42 year old lace trader found drowned near Ringmer on June 24 1838. An open verdict was recorded. General Washer a Ringmer dealer was arrested for witness testimony and remanded for further evidence. An unrelated note mentions Russian students to be attached to the embassy for language study.

Jes Lewes Hannah Devonshire Smith Laces, Tapes, &Co Ringmer Fagan East Sussex Constabulary General Washer

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