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NEWJ.733.026
31 Dec 1733:12 (351)
[London] Last week Sir George Oxenden, Bart. gave a grand
entertainment at his seat in East-Kent, to the gentlemen,
clergy, and freeholders of that part of the county; at which
it was computed about one thousand were present, having been
headed in by several gentlemen. About two hundred from
Deal, Hithe, Folkstone, and the neighbouring parishes met,
and breakfasted with Capt. Baker, at his house in St.
Alban's (about two miles from Sir George Oxenden's) where
was a boat fixed on wheels, fitted, and brought by the
seamen from Deal, with colours flying and drums beating,
with men in white shirts with orange colour'd cockades
imitating rowing in it, which boat proceeded with the
company to Sir George's, where those in it fired several
volleys with their muskets; in the evening the boat was
filled with wood and combustible matters, and made a large
bonfire, while their majesties and royal family, and many
other loyal healths were drinking, and the whole was
concluded with the utmost good order. There were 196 dishes
served up at dinner, besides an ox roasted whole, and a
great plenty of wine, punch, and strong beer.
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