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Foreign News
February 9, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
About 40 gentlemen gathered in London on Thursday last to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's birthday with a sermon by Rev. Mr. Abbot at St. Marun's, Ludgate, followed by an elegant dinner at Oxford Arms Tavern, funded by a bequest from Mr. Scivedale for the parish.
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On Thursday last about 40 Gentlemen met at the Oxford Arms Tavern in Ludgate-street, to celebrate the Birth Day of the Ever-memorable Queen Elizabeth, after having heard an excellent Sermon preach'd at St. Marun's, Ludgate, by the Rev. Mr. Abbot, on the following Words, viz. And the Multitude of them that believed, were of one Heart and of one Soul. Acts iv. 32. This was pursuant to a Donation left by one Mr. Scivedale, formerly of that Parish, who appropriated a Sum of Money, Annually, for a Sermon and a Treat for the Inhabitants of that Parish, for ever, on that Day. The Entertainment was very elegant, and the whole conducted with the greatest Unanimity and Decency.
What sub-type of article is it?
Royal Event
Religious Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Queen Elizabeth Birthday
Ludgate Sermon
Parish Treat
Scivedale Donation
What entities or persons were involved?
Queen Elizabeth
Rev. Mr. Abbot
Mr. Scivedale
Where did it happen?
Ludgate, London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Ludgate, London
Event Date
Thursday Last
Key Persons
Queen Elizabeth
Rev. Mr. Abbot
Mr. Scivedale
Outcome
elegant entertainment conducted with unanimity and decency
Event Details
About 40 gentlemen met at Oxford Arms Tavern after a sermon by Rev. Mr. Abbot on Acts iv. 32, to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's birthday, pursuant to Mr. Scivedale's annual donation for a sermon and treat for the parish.