*p1758 02 25 cg The Rival Queens. ^As17571220^.*a1758 02 25 cg A Lover His Own Rival. ^As17570928^.*d1758 02 25 cg <i>JJovial Coopers</i>, ^as17571107^.*c1758 02 25 cg [$B$Barry='s one-third of surplus came to #40 16s. 4d. The fourteen Renters who received payments on 23 Feb. were New Renters (i.e., they had purchased shares only since the beginning of the current season). The $Hutchison Mure Esq= Account (See <i>cg</i> 1757 Estimate of Constant Expenses) lists forty shares outstanding for Old Renters at 2 shillings per night. $Rich=, during the next thirty days, sold new shares until by 27 March 1758 he had on his books forty-five New Renters in addition to the 40 old ones. Their names will appear as they bought in. On this night (25 Feb.) $George Wolley= purchased one share. This was an appropriate time to sell stock in the theatre since Rich could now show a favorable balance on his nightly Account Books of #620 3s. 9d. with all bills paid, including interest to Old Renters.] Receipts: #202 9s. (Account Book).