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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 £5200 PER ANNUM FROM A CAPITAL OF £2000.
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 £100 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.'
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