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NHG-P.772.006
24 Jan 1772:31 (796)
Saturday last, being the birth day of our most gracious
Queen Charlotte, was observed here in a manner suitable to
the occasion. At twelve o'clock his Majesty's Castle
William and Mary, and the Ships of War in this harbour,
fired royal salutes, and a number of loyal healths, as usual
at these joyful events, were drank by the gentlemen at the
Castle, and on board said ships.--On Monday evening, his
Excellency Governor Wentworth and Lady, gave a grand and
elegant ball, at the new Assembly Room, to the ladies and
gentlemen of the town; at which were present also, the
officers of his Majesty's ships the Swan and Canceaux, and a
number of strangers in town.--The splendor and brilliancy of
the ladies, the grandeur and elegance of the Room, and the
harmony and festivity which reign'd among the numerous
joyful guests, all conspired to give them entertainment the
preference to any of the kind, ever before given in this
province.
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