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FARO AT ROUTS.
The following advertisement appeared in the Courier newspaper in
1794:--
'As Faro is the most fashionable circular game in the haut ton in
exclusion of melancholy Whist, and to prevent a company being
cantoned into separate parties, a gentleman of unexceptionable
character will, on invitation, do himself the honour to attend
the rout of any lady, nobleman, or gentleman, with a Faro Bank
and Fund, adequate to the style of play, from 500 to 2000
guineas.
'Address, G. A., by letter, to be left at Mr Harding's,
Piccadilly, nearly opposite Bond Street.
'N.B.--This advertisement will not appear again.'
PROSPECT OF L5200 PER ANNUM FROM A CAPITAL OF L2000.
The following advertisement appeared in the Morning Chronicle in
1817:--
'Any person who can command Two Thousand Pounds in ready money,
may advance it in a speculation which will realize at least L100
per week, and perhaps not require the advance of above one half
the money. The personal attendance of the party engaging is
requisite; but there will be no occasion for articles of
partnership, or any establishment, as the profits may be divided
daily.'
OF WHAT TRADE IS A GAMING-HOUSE KEEPER?
At a Westminster election the keeper of a notorious gaming house
in St Ann's parish was asked, as usual, what his trade was, when,
after a little hesitation, he said, 'I am an ivory turner.
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