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Extracts from February 2nd 1782
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Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from February 2nd 1782
Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.
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Note: the Norfolk Chronicle was published in Norwich. When no place is
referred to exactly, or the term "this city" is used, Norwich is the
place referred to. Similarly, mentions of "the Castle", the City Gaol"
etc refer to institutions in Norwich.
A plan is under consideration for abolishing the use of press-gangs at
the different sea-ports in this kingdom, as they most commonly are
composed of the best seamen, and found to be a greater expence [sic]
to Government, as, besides their pay as seamen, they are allowed 9
shillings per week per man, and 1 shilling a mile they travel with every
pressed man.
Saturday last, one LAMB, a butcher, was found dead in a hay chamber
Ber-street. He was well the night before. The Jury brought in their
verdict Natural Death.
Wednesday evening, about nine o'clock, DIX, a prisoner in the city gaol,
charged with a fraud found means to make his escape.
On Tuesday the 22d was married at Colchester, Mr Benjamin SMITH, of
this city, tanner, to Miss CAPSTACK, of that place.
On Sunday last was married at St George's Tombland, Mr PETERSON,
of Yarmouth, to Miss OLIVER, of this city.
A few days since died, after a lingering illness, at his uncle's house
in the City Road, Moorfields, London, Mr Jacob RAYLEY, son of the
late Mr Jacob RAYLEY, of this city, apothecary, in the 22d year of his
age.
To the Printer of the Norfolk Chronicle.
Sir,
Observing in your useful paper of Last week, an account of the new
pantomime of Norwich manufacture, and at the same time coinciding
with the judicious remarks made by the writer, I determined, if a leisure
hour offered in the course of the week, to trouble you with some
observations that have occurred since the opening of the Theater. There
is scarce an evening but I am there; the rationality of theatrical amusements
need no support, they are in themselves a powerful bulwark, and no
man, but he whose mind is sordid as his judgment, will attempt a denial.
-- Thus much for a vindication of the frequency of my visits, if they need
any. -- The present Manager evidently deserves commendation for his
assiduity in presenting the city with all the novelty, that offers -- The
dresses are much better, and I will venture to affirm, that if Mr BARRET
keeps the same speed as he has begun, he will deservedly merit the post
he has obtained. To instance my assertions, I mention the play of
'Duplicity.' The dresses were characteristic, and elegant; and the
performance was admirable delivered. The Opera of 'Summer's
Amusement' was highly entertaining; I am at a loss to account for its
non-repetition, as it gave universal satisfaction; I think the Manager is
wrong in not putting it forward. -- The Farce of the 'Divorce' meets also
with general approbation, the two new performers acquitted themselves
much to the satisfaction of their auditors. Still, Mr Printer, there are
faults,
I mean of the Band; their manner of coming into the orchestra on the
conclusion of the acts is very reprehensible at the moment the auditor is
(or ought to be) doubly attentive to carry in his mind the connections of
the plot from act to act; but instead of entering the orchestra in a silent
and becoming manner, they jostle together without the least order, and not
only disturb the audience by tuning their instruments, but are equally or
almost as vociferous as the actors. -- This ought to be remedied. -- Again,
what occasion is there for our ears being constantly saluted with a bell
from Mr Prompter, to notice the conclusion of the act; 'tis certainly
unnecessary, the entrance of the band into the orchestra sufficiently
reminds us. -- Another heavy grievance, I think, I may with justice
complain of, which is the fulsome view of a number of scene-shifters
and other persons, that are constantly standing in sight of the boxes.
-- The Manager should lay his commands on them to stand farther back,
as they can by no means contribute to the entertainment of the evening;
on the contrary, must croud [sic] the passage of the scenes, and be of
great inconvenience to the actors. -- Don't think, Mr Printer, I am one
of those who find fault merely because I have nothing to engross my time,
as is too often the case with those species of unfledg'd critics I term
Snarlers, but I look on these hints as really proper, and which on mature
consideration the actors themselves must grant ought to be attended to.
Yours,
Theatricus.
Swaffham, Feb. 2, 1782.
The Business of Giles JERMYN, late of this Place, Grocer and Draper,
will be carried on by his Widow and Administratrix, Susan JERMYN,
who respectfully solicits the Continuance of the Favours of her late
Husband's Friends.
Bradiston, Jan. 26, 1782.
Whereas the Brick Ground in my Occupation in Bradiston, in the County
of Norfolk, was in the Month of November, 1780, robbed of Bricks and
Tiles to a considerable Amount, and at various Times since Michaelmas
last 500 Bricks and about 200 Roof Tiles, as also several Deals and
Battins, have been feloniously taken off the Premisses [sic]; whoever
will discover the Person or Persons committing the said Robbery, so
that he or they may be brought to Justice, shall upon Conviction be paid
One Guinea Reward by me,
Richard MOORE.
N.B. As several Persons have lately been seen upon the Premisses [sic] at
unreasonable Times of the Night, such Persons are desired to take Notice,
that unless they are able to give a good Account of themselves they will
be taken into Custody.
Hindolverston, Jan. 24, 1782.
Notice is hereby given, that all such Persons to whom Mr James
BARSTED, late of Hindolveston, in the County of Norfolk, deceased,
stood indebted at the Time of his Decease, are requested to apply to
Mrs BARSTED, his Administratrix, or William FOX, of Hindolveston
aforesaid, who will immediately discharge the same. -- Likewise Notice
is hereby given that all such Persons as stood indebted to the said Mr
BARSTED at the Time of his Death, are desired to pay the same within
one Month from the Date hereof to the said Mrs BARSTED, or William
FOX, who are properly authorized to receive the same, or to give
proper Security for the Payment thereof with six Months, to prevent
future Trouble.
Legacies.
Thomas SHUCKWORTH, late of Saham Toney, in Norfolk, Gentleman,
deceased, having by his Will bequeathed the following Legacies, viz.
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To the Children of his Aunt FOYSTER, or their Representatives, 150
pounds to be equally divided amongst them.
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To the Children of his Aunt DUFFIELD, or their Representatives, 150
pounds to be equally divided amongst them.
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To the Children of his Aunt SHEARS, or their Representatives, 150
pounds to be equally divided amongst them.
And as none of the Children of the said Mr SHUCKFORTH's Aunts are
at this Time living, it is desired that such Person or Persons as have any
Claim to make to any of the above Legacies as their Representatives, will
send an Account thereof, and how they derive their Claims respectively, to
Messrs. HARVEY and LONGE, Attornies [sic], at Watton, in Norfolk, in
order that the said Legacies may be paid to the Parties entitled thereto.
This Day is published, ornamented with a humorous Frontispiece,
(Price One Shilling)
STERNE's Witticisms; or Yorrick's Convivial Jester; containing a new
Variety of pleasant Bon Mots, Anecdotes, humorous Tales, funny Jokes,
smart Repartees, of the Genius's of the present Age. With some Theatric
Squibbs, Army and Navy Adventures. To which are added select Poems,
Songs, Epigrams, Toasts and Sentiments, humorous and sentimental,
for the Amusement of Convivial Assemblies.
London: Printed by A. MILNE, Holborn, and sold by all Booksellers
in Town and Country.
Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.
These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the
British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the
images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these
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