“That a hat of the value of 20s. be cudgelled for, and that after the first challenge be made, the Drums are to beat every quarter of an hour for 3 challenges round the Ring, and none to play with their left hand.
“That a violin be played for by 20 Fiddles, no person to have the liberty of playing unless he bring his fiddle with him. After the prize is won, they are all to play together, and each a different tune, and to be treated by the company.
“That 12 Boys of 12 years of age do run 112 yds, for a hat of the cost of 12 shillings.
“That a flag be flying on said Day, 30 feet high.
“That a handsome entertainment be provided for the subscribers and their wives; and such of them as are not so happy as to have wives, may treat any other lady.
“That drums, trumpets and hautboys be provided to play at said entertainment.
“That after dinner the Royal Health, His Honor the Governor’s, etc., are to be drunk.
“That a Quire of Ballads be sung for, by a number of songsters, all of them to have liquor sufficient to clear their wind-pipes.
“That a pair of silver buckles be wrestled for, by a number of brisk young men.
“That a pair of handsome shoes be danced for.