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BNL.747.031
5 Nov 1747:11 (2377)
London. August 8. We hear that it will be proposed in the
ensuing session of Parliament, that all tickets for
admitting persons into plays, operas, assemblies,
masquerades, balls, and other diversions, shall be printed
upon double six penny stamps; that such are in easy and
affluent circumstances, may more effectually contribute to
the service of the publick; and that those who
inconsiderately waste their fortunes in an idle and prodigal
pursuit of pleasure may, by this means, be obliged to do
something for the benefit of posterity, of which they are so
unmindful in other respects. It is also said that a further
duty will be laid upon cards and dice, and that other
instruments of luxury will be taxed, which is certainly far
more reasonable, than imposing any new duties on the
necessaries of life.
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