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The secret history of the Calves-Head Club, or the republican unmasq'd; Wherein is fully shewn The Religion of the Calves-Head Heroes, In their Anniversary Thanksgiving Songs on the Thirtieth of January, by them called Anthems; For the Years 1693, 1694, 1695; 1696, 1697. Now published, To demonstrate the Restless, Implacable Spirit of a certain Party still among us, who are never to be satisfied till the present Establishment in Church and State is subverted.
Ward, Edward, 1667-1731.Date: 1704- Books
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The speech of the Right Hon. Charles James Fox: containing the declaration of his principles, respecting the present crisis of public affairs, and a reform in the representation of the people. Spoken at the Whig Club of England, Dec. 4, 1792. John Gregory, esq. Treasurer. Edward Hall, esq. secretary.
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.Date: [1792]- Books
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The speech of the Right Hon. Charles James Fox: containing the declaration of his principles, respecting the present crisis of public affairs, and a reform in the representation of the people. Spoken at the Whig Club of England, Dec. 4, 1792. John Gregory, Esq. Treasurer. Edward Hall, Esq. Secretary.
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.Date: [1792]- Books
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The swan Tripe-Club in Dublin. A satyr. Dedicated to all those who are true friends to her present Majesty and her government, to the Church of England, and the Succession as by Law Establish'd: And who gratefully acknowledg the Preservation of their Religion, Rights and Liberties, due to the late King William of Ever-Glorious and Immortal Memory. Difficile est Satyram non Scribere.
King, William, 1663-1712.Date: MDCCVI. [1706]- Books
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The whim of the day, (for 1792.) Containing an entertaining selection of the choicest and most approved songs, now singing at the Theatres-Royal, the Anacreontic Society, the Beef-Steak Club, And other Convivial and Polite Assemblies. To whch is added The convivial toast master, or President's Sentimental Companion.
Date: [1792]- Books
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The whim of the day, (for 1791,) containing an entertaining selection of the choicest and most approved songs, Now Singing At the Theatres-Royal, the Anacreontic Society, the Beef-Steak Club, And other Convivial and Polite Assemblies. To whch is added, The convivial toast master; OR, President's Sentimental Companion.
Date: [1791]- Books
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A new whim of the day; or, musical olio: containing an elegant selection of the most approved songs, now singing at the Theatres Royal, Anacreontic Society, Beef Steak Club, and other convivial and polite assemblies, Including those Sung last Season at Vauxhall, ... Also that so much admired Comic Piece, called British Loyalty; or, a Squeeze for St. Paul's. To which is added, a Collection of much esteemed toasts and sentiments.
Date: [1790]- Books
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An epitome of Hoyle, with Beaufort and Jones's Hoyle improved; or, practical treatises on the following games. Hazard, backgammon, tennis, billiards, cricket, chess, draughts, whist, quadrille, piquet, lansquenet, and quinze. With an account of the present fashionable game called e-o, played at most of the polite chocolate houses, never before attempted in print. Comprising the laws and rules of the several games, as settled at White's, Stapleton's, &c. &c. Also the most advantageous method of betting at those games, and the erroneous odds introduced in former productions of a similar kind, rectified. By a member of the Jockey Club.
Hoyle, Edmond, 1672-1769.Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Books
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The club: or, a grey-cap for a green head. Containing maxims, advice, and cautions. Being a dialogue between a father and son. In which is Interspers'd the following Characters, Viz. Antiquary, Buffoon, Critic, Detractor, Envioso, Flatterer, Gamester, Hypocrite, Impertinent, Knave, Lawyer, Morose, Newsmonger, Opiniator, Projector, Quack, Rake, Swearer, Traveller, Usurer, Wiseman, Xantippe, Youth, Zany the Vintner. These Characters being merely intended, to expose Vice and Folly; let none pretend to a Key; nor seek for another's Picture, lest he find his own. For, Qui capit ille facit. In vino veritas.
Puckle, James, 1667?-1724.Date: MDCCXLIII. [1743]- Books
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The tripe club. A satyr. Dedicated to all those who are true friends to Her present Majesty, and Her Government. To the Church of England, and the Succession, as by Law Established: And who Gratefully Acknowledge the Preservation, of their Religion, Rights, and Liberties, Due to the Late King William Of Ever-Glorious and Immortal Memory. Difficile est Satyram non Scribere. By the author of The tale of a tub.
Author of The tale of a tub.Date: MDCCVI. [1706]- Archives and manuscripts
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Date: 1906-1921Reference: WA/HMM/LI/Bks/68Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library- Books
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The Whim of the day, (for 1791.) Containing an entertaining selection of the choicest and most approved songs, now singing at the Theatres-Royal, the Anacreontic Society, the Beef-Steak Club, and other corrvivial and polite assemblies.To which is added the convivial toast master, or president's sentimental companion.
Date: [1791]- Books
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England's genius: or, wit triumphant. Being a collection of several hundred elegant, satyrical jests, and Witticisms, Sharp Repartees, Brilliant Thoughts, Merry Poems, and Admirable Sayings, of the Most Celebrated Wits and Punsters of the present Age. Taken from the Politest Conversations, as Drawing-Rooms, Assemblies, Balls, and the Bar. Also from the Bedford-Head, Key and Garter, and Rump-Stake Clubs. And the other Genteel Resorts of the Beau-Monde. Never before published.
Date: 1734- Books
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The secret history of the Calves-Head Clubb, or, the republican unmasqu'd: wherein is fully shewn the religion of the Calves-Head heroes, in their anniversary thanksgiving songs on the thirtieth of January, by them called Anthems; for the years 1693, 1694, 1695, 1696, 1697. Now Published, To demonstrate the Restless, Implacable Spirit of a certain Party still among us, who are never to be satisfied till the present Establishment in Church and State is subverted.
Ward, Edward, 1667-1731.Date: 1703- Books
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The whim of the day, (for 1790) containing an entertaining selection of the choicest and most approved songs, Now Singing At the Theatres-Royal, the Anacreontic Society, the Beef-Steak Club, And other convivial and Polite Assemblies; Including that so much admited Piece, called British Loyalty, or a Squeeze for St. Paul's! To which is added, a collection of much esteemed toasts and sentiments.
Date: [1790]- Books
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The new whim of the day; or, musical olio. Containing a selection of the most approved songs, now singing at the Theatres Royal, the Anacreontic, the Beef Steak Club, and other convivial and polite assemblies, Including those sung last Season at Vauxhall, &c. Also, That so much admired Comic Piece, called British Loyalty; or, A Squeeze for St. Paul's. To which is added, a Collection of much esteemed toasts and sentiments.
Date: [1790]- Books
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The country correspondent. Being, a letter from a country gentleman to a friend in town. In which is contained, a short reply to Mr. Common Sense, occasioned by his paper of Saturday April 7, 1739. And an essay towards the character of 'squire Flash: Which, if he likes, and the Cap fits him, he is welcome to wear it. With A Hint at the Members of his Ox-Bead Club. Seria Jocis. Number I.
Date: [1739]- Books
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A plan for rendering the poor independent on public contribution; founded on the basis of the friendly societies, commonly called clubs. By the Rev. John Acland, One of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the Country of Devon. To which is added, a letter from Dr. Price, containing his sentiments and calculations on the subject.
Acland, John, 1698?-1795.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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Nil admirari; or, A smile at a bishop; Occasioned by ax hyperbolical eulogy on Miss Hannah More, Br. Dr. Porteus, in his late charge to the clergy. Also expostulation; an address to Miss Hannah More. likewise duplicity, or The Bishop; and simplicity, or The curate a pair of tales. Moreover, an ode to the blue-stocking-club. And, finally, an ode to some robin red-breasts in country Cathedral. To which is prefixed, an engraving of the author. By Peter Pindar, Esq.
Pindar, Peter, 1738-1819.Date: M.DCC.XCIX. [1799]- Books
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A plan for rendering the poor independent on public contribution; founded on the basis of the friendly societies, commonly called clubs. By the Rev. John Acland, Rector of Broad-Clist, And one of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the County of Devon. To which is added, a letter from Dr. Price, containing his sentiments and calculations on the subject.
Acland, John, 1698?-1795.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786] [1787]- Books
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The Odd fellow's song book, and merry medley. Containing a numerous collection of comical, tragical, farcical, satirical, pathetical & convivial songs, including Irish hunting, characteristic, sea-songs, medleys, &c. The odd fellow's club-a comic, characteristic descriptive sketch. The odd fellow's whim-a whimsical ditty with a few sentimental toasts, well baked & buttered dedicated to the man in the moon. Written, compiled, & selected, &c. By Brother Funny Whimsy, O.F.-C.T. and P.E.
Date: [1796?]- Books
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A scheme for improving small sums of money, by which, great part of the nation's specie, which now lies dead and unimproved, may be employed to the most important uses of the government, of trade, and of private persons. Exhibiting, At One View, the certain Reward of virtuous Servants, and the yearly Profit which will arise from thus imploying their Wages, or any Small Sum, from five to twenty Pounds, &c. Which, By the Blessing of God, will be a Means to prevent our Hospitals, Parishes, Charitable Clubs, Street, and Highways from being crowded thro' the Extremity of so many Poor and unfortunate People as we now have.
Date: [1745]- Books
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Peter Cunningham's New jest book; or, modern high life below stairs. Containing The Newest, Drollest, Queerest, Compleatest, most Comical, most Facetious, and best Collection (ever offered to the Inhabitants of Great Britain and Ireland) Of AtDiverting Jests, Funny Jokes, Frolicksome Stories, Humorous Sayings, Entertaining Tales, Lively Bonmots, Pleasant Adventures, Keen Repartees, Merry Waggartes, Excellent Puns, Curious Bulls, Irish, Scotch, and English; Smart Quibbles, Agreeable Humbugs, Witty Gibes, and other Flashes of Merriment. To Which Are Added, The following humorous and agreeable Articles, viz. New, Merry, and Ingenious Conundrums, Rebusses, Riddles, Epigrams, Epitaphs, Poems, Acrosties, and other Witticisms. Together With An entire new Selection of Toasts, Sentiments, Hobnobs, &c. at this Time used in the best Companies in London and Westminster. Calculated for both Sexes, to kill Care, to banish Sorrow, and to promote Mirth, Fun, Jollity, and Good Humour: Almost the Whole of this Work being really New, and written on Purpose, by Peter Cunningham, Esq; Professor of Drollery at Oxford; assisted by Bet Rigby, President of a Club of Female Wits in the Haymarket. Would you be eas'd of Care and Grief; Here shall you find a sweet Relief; Read, and you'll find in ev'ry Page, True Wit and Humour to engage.
Cunningham, Peter, Professor of Drollery at Oxford.Date: [1780?]- Books
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Parsley's lyric repository, for 1788: Containing the most approved English, Scotch, and Irish songs, duets, trios, catches and glees, that have been sung at the Theatres Royal, Vauxhall, Royalty-Theatre, (in which is introduced the catch-club) and every convivial society in London. With a variety of new pieces, Written on purpose for this work: and adapted to familiar tunes. To which are added, a selection of toasts and sentiments. To be continued annually.
Date: [1788]- Books
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The whig club: or, A sketch of modern patriotism. Comprising the following characters: Mr. F-x. Lord H--d. Mr. G. S--n. Miss P-lh-m. Mr. S---n. Mr. G-y. Sir H. G-y. Mr. S-t. Mr. W--d. Mr. L--n. Mr. T--n. Lord B--ve. Colonel F---k. D-e of B--d. D-ss of B--d. Lord E--y. Mrs. G-dn-r. Lord J. R--II. D-e of N--k. Sir J. H-n--d. Captain P-ne. Mr. B. H--d. Mr. H. H--d. Lord D--y. L-y C--le. Sir C. B---y. Lord Wm. G--n. Sir J. L-de. Captain M--s. L-y S--pe. Mr. E---d. Mr. G. S--m. Mr. H-y C--be. A---n S--r. A---n P--r. A---n S--ge. Miss B--n. Miss S---n. Mr. W--s. Mrs. M---y. Ld. C---r of I-d. Lord W-tm-h. Mr. C--h. General S--r. Mr. S--y. Lord M--d. Lord A---le. Lord C--n. Mr. C--y. Mr. W--n. Lord G--y. Mr. H-ll W--n. Lord G--d. Mr. F--s. Mr. C--t. Mr. G-t. Mr. H--gs. Mr. A--m. M--r M--d. Lord L---le. D-e of N---d. Colonel M--d. Colonel T--n. Mr. T--n. Mr. B--l. Mrs. B---n. The M---ne. Lord Rt. S--r. Lady C-s S--r. Mr. R--d B--d. Mr. Rt. A--r. Mrs. B--ll. Doctor P--rr. &c. &c. &c.
Pigott, Charles, -1794.Date: MDCCXCIV [1794]