King’s Arms Inn, Honiton (1842)

Currently resides in the collection of The Honiton Museum, Allhallows, Honiton.

Displayed here with express written permission. The DWS wishes to thank the Trustees of Honiton Museum for their permission.

The poster reads as follows:

WRESTLING

KING’S ARMS INN, HONITON.
A Grand Match

For a Private Purse of Sovereigns,

Between W. MATTHEWS and W. TRACE,

(TWO NOTED PLAYERS,)

Will come off in a FIELD, behind the KING’S ARMS INN,

On TUESDAY next, JUNE 21st, 1842.
AFTER WHICH,

A SUBSCRIPTION PURSE

Will be WRESTLED for,

To be divided as follows:

First and Best Player ………. 3 Sovereigns.

Second Best ………………… 1 Sovereign.

Third Best …………………. 10 Shillings.

Fourth Best ………………… 5 Shillings.

And the Remainder to be divided according to Merit.
MR. ABRAHAM CANN

Will attend as an UMPIRE for the Grand Match above mentioned, which will

COMMENCE AT TWO O’CLOCK PRECISELY.

An Ordinary will be provided at One o’Clock.
SPURWAY, PRINTER, HONITON.