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Speculum anni: or, Season on the seasons, for the year of our Lord 1787, Being the third after bissextile, or leap year. Wherein you will find all things necessary for such a work; sun and moon's rising and setting; moon's southing, planets places and aspects, eclispses, judgments on the weather, and four quarters; remarks about the sun, monthly poetry, and other novelties. By Henry Season, licensed physician, and student in the celestial sciences, near devizes. With a particular judgment of the eclipses, &c. The author's fifty-fourth impression.
Season, Henry, 1693-1775.Date: [1787]- Books
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A candid enquiry into the merits of Doctor Cadogan's Dissertation on the gout. In which the cause of the disease - the method of cure - the consistency of opinion-the energy of argument-the conclusiveness of reasoning-the aptness of illustration-the perspicuity of style-the ingenuity of the undertaking-the conspicuousness of novelty-and the certainty of errors, which are contained in that popular performance, are fully considered, and fairly exposed to view. With an appendix, in which is contained a certain cure for the gout, &c.
Shebbeare, John, 1709-1788.Date: M.DCC.LXXII. [1772]- Books
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A candid enquiry into the merits of Doctor Cadogan's Dissertation on the gout. In which the cause of the disease - the method of cure - the consistency of opinion-the energy of argument-the conclusiveness of reasoning-the aptness of illustration-the perspicuity of style-the ingenuity of the undertaking-the conspicuousness of novelty-and the certainty of errors, which are contained in that popular performance, are fully considered, and fairly exposed to view. With an appendix, in which is contained a certain cure for the gout, &c. The second edition. By John Shebbeare, M.D.
Shebbeare, John, 1709-1788.Date: M.DCC.LXXIII. [1773]- Books
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The temple of mirth: a collection of the songs, which are most admired for novelty, purity of sentiment, and brilliancy of wit: selected from all approved Collections, and particularly from the following favourite operas, now performing, viz. Sherwood Forest, Poor soldier, Agreeable surprize Son-in-Law, Castle of Andalusia Duenna, Love in a Village, Maid of the Mill, Lionel and Clarissa Thomas and Sally, Beggars Opera, Deserter, Chaplet, Midas, Waterman, Flitch of Bacon Double Disguise, Padlock, Comus, Devil to pay, including a number of scarce songs, which have been sung in private companies, never before published.
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The wits of Westminster. A new select collection of jests, bons mots, humorous tales, brilliant repartees, epigrams, and other sallies of wit and humour. Chiefly new and original. Being an agreeable and lively companion for the parlour, guard room, post chaise, or wherever such a companion is most necessary and pleasing. By a member of the Calcannon club. Who here offers to the public, a book with more novelty, than has appeared since the time of Joe Millar's publication, in which he hopes to please every reader, except the very coarse, or over refined one.
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Boyle's city guide, or commercial directory, for the year 1797. In two parts: the first containing accurate lists of the streets, squares, Inns of Court, &c. in London, Southwark, and their Environs, with the Number of the particular House where any Banker, Merchant, Wholesale Trader, or private Family resides: The second part giving, in an alphabetical arrangement, the names and places of abode of all the principal inhabitants of each Street, accurately arranged. The pla is conformable to that of the court guide, The Novelty of which could only be surpassed by its Utility and Convenience. To which are prefixed, the names and places of abode of the directors of the bank, India House, Courts of Aldermen, and the different other Offices, &c. &c.
Boyle, P. (Patrick), -1808?.Date: [1797]- Books
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The Athenian library, or A universal entertainment for the lovers of novelty. Containing six thousand essays both in prose and verse, upon such nice and curious points in divinity, history, philosophy, &c. as were never handled before, and are thus entitled, viz. 1. The lost rib restor'd, or An essay attempting to prove that the relation between man and wife is not dissolv'd by death but abides for ever; and that those virgins who dye unmarry'd are yet related to husbands, and will be united to 'em in the other world. ... 5. The wedding night, or A modest essay upon the loss of a maidenhead, (occasion'd by Mr. Dunton's good luck in marrying a pure virgin) in which is discover'd with what caution and decency a young and unexperienced couple should act, that they might not exceed that chaste and lawful use of the marriage-bed; the whole essay divided into three parts, and publish'd to promote chastity in that state of life, wherin men and women (if they first say grace) think they may fall to as they please. These five essays (with 5995 novelties more that are to compleat this Athenian Library) contain whatever new and curious thoughts may shew us our mental errours, reform our morals, and prepare us for a future state. Part I. Written by Mr. John Dunton, the first projector and author of The Athenian oracle, a work resolving all nice and curious questions, concealing the querists, and dedicated to his honoured friends and brethren those sons of the clergy that lately presented a petition to His Majesty, proving 'tis a national complaint that the author of these new speculations has gone ten years unrewarded, for his early, bold, and successful discoveries of Oxford's and Bolingbroke's plot to restore the pretender, entitled, Neck or nothing, for which six warrants were issued out for seizing the author, by the principal secretary of state.
Dunton, John, 1659-1733.Date: [1717?]- Books
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An intire system of arithmetic: or arithmetic in all its parts. Containing I. Vulgar. II. Decimal. III. Duodecimal. IV. Sexagesimal. V. Political. VI. Logarithmical. Vii. Lineal. Viii. Instrumental. IX. Algebraical. With the Arithmetic of Negatives, and Approximation or Converging Series. The Whole intermix'd with Rules New, Curious, and Useful, mostly Accounted for in the Preface. The Algebraic Part is rendered more Plain and Easy than hath been done, by Instructive Rules and Examples Literally and Numerally, in a Method New: Solving Equations, Simple, Quadratic, Cubic, &c. several ways. And in the proper Places of this Work are An Accurate Table of Logarithms to 10000, and Rules to find those to 100000000, and Natural Numbers to such Logarithms; with the full Use of the Table in Multiplication, Division, Involution, Evolution, and in the Solution of all Cases of Compound Interest, of which there are 24 Large and Exquisite Tables, (and one for the Valuation of Church or College-Leases of their Land) as also those of Simple Interest and Discount; with a new Method of finding the latter, and the present Worth of Money for Days. Also Ample Definitions and Explanations of Numbers, Quantitys, and Terms used in all Parts of Arithmetic, in Alphabetical Order; rendring the Whole more Intelligible, and the Easier Learned. With an appendix, shewing the Mensuration of more Superficies and Solids, than any Book wrote purposely on that Subject has exhibited. This Treatise, for Copiousness and Novelty of Matter and Method, far exceeding the most Perfect Arithmetic extant. Necessary for all who would in a short Time, and with little Study, acquire a competent Knowledge of Numbers and Species, or would make any considerable Progress in the Mathematicks. Written by Edward Hatton Gent.
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An intire system of arithmetic: or arithmetic in all its parts. Containing I. Vulgar. II. Decimal. III. Duodecimal. IV. Sexagesimal. V. Political. VI. Logarithmical. Vii. Lineal. Viii. Instrumental. IX. Algebraical. With the Arithmetic of Negatives, and Approximation or Converging Series. The Whole intermix'd with Rules New, Curious, and Useful, mostly Accounted for in the Preface. The Algebraic Part is rendered more Plain and Easy than hath been done, by Instructive Rules and Examples Literally and Numerally, in a Method New: Solving Equations, Simple, Quadratic, Cubic, &c. several ways. And in the proper Places of this Work are An Accurate Table of Logarithms to 10000, and Rules to find those to 100000000, and Natural Numbers to such Logarithms; with the full Use of the Table in Multiplication, Division, Involution, Evolution, and in the Solution of all Cases of Compound Interest, of which there are 24 Large and Exquisite Tables, (and one for the Valuation of Church or College-Leases of their Land) as also those of Simple Interest and Discount; with a new Method of finding the latter, and the present Worth of Money for Days. Also Ample Definitions and Explanations of Numbers, Quantitys, and Terms used in all Parts of Arithmetic, in Alphabetical Order; rendring the Whole more Intelligible, and the Easier Learned. With an appendix, shewing the Mensuration of more Superficies and Solids, than any Book wrote purposely on that Subject has exhibited. This Treatise, for Copiousness and Novelty of Matter and Method, for exceeding the most Perfect Arithmetic extant. Necessary for all who would in a short Time, and with little Study, acquire a competent Knowledge of Numbers and Species, or would make any considerable Progress in the Mathematicks. Written by Edward Hatton gent.
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Mordecai's last shift. or a most humble address to the nobility, gentry, and clergy, of Great-Britain and Ireland (but more especially to the Present truly Faithful and Glorious Ministry) being proposals for printing by subscription New and Surprizing Thought upon all manner of Subjects, To be Intitled, the Athenian library Or, A Universal Entertainment for the Lovers of Novelty, Containing Two Thousand Distinct Treatises in Prose and Verse.. Written by Mr. John Dunton, The first Projector of the Athenian Oracle, A Member of the Athenian Society, and Author of those Early Discoveries of Oxford's, and Bolingbroke's Treason, call'd Neck or Nothing. To which is added Mr. Dunton's Farewell to Printing, in some serious Thoughts on those words of Solomon of making many Books there is no end, and much study is a Weariness of the Flesh. Also A Catologue of all the Books this Novelist ever writ, (both in Manuscript, and such as were formerly Printed) being those Two Thousand Treatises that are to furnsh out his Athenian Library. With Mr. Duntons Effigies (curiously) Drawn and Grav'd to the Life, by those Celebrated Artists Knight and Vander Gucht. And Two Alphabetical Tables, the First for the ready finding any Novelty, in this Project, and the other containing the Names of all those Noble Patriots who (to Reward Mr. Dunton's distinguisht Service to his King and Country, and hard Study for Thirty Years in Compiling this Athenian Library) have Generously Subcribed towards that great charge 'twill cost in fitting it for Publick View-With a Poem Intitled, The Generous Subscribers. To which is added, A Specimen of the Athenian Library Intitled-A Declaration of the New Pretender to his Majestys Crown, against his Rival (a Popish Impostor) that now Attempts to Usurp it, or a Dying Farewel of John the 2d. proving he has a better Title tobe King of Great-Britain, then that Sham Prince of Wales, that Stiles himself James the Third. Being Mr. Dunton's Third Venture of Neck or Nothing, to save his Native Country from Tyranny, Popery and Slavery; The whole discovery Humbly Inscrib'd to his most Excellent Majesty King George, our alone Rightful and ever Glorious Sovereign. The whole work Revised, Corrected and Approved by the several Members both of the old, and new Athenian Society, and Intermixt, and Compleated, with some of their Newest and best Thoughts, and the most refin'd part of their Writings.
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An intire system of arithmetic: or arithmetic in all its parts. Containing I. Vulgar. II. Decimal. III. Duodecimal. IV. Sexagesimal. V. Political. VI. Logarithmical. Vii. Lineal. Viii. Instrumental. IX. Algebraical. With the Arithmetic of Negatives, and Approximation or Converging Series. The whole intermix'd with rules new, curious, and useful, mostly accounted for in the preface. The Algebraic Part is rendered more Plain and Easy, than hath been done, by Instructive Rules and Examples Literally and Numerally, in a Method New: Solving Equations, Simple, Quadratic, Cubic, &c. several ways. And in the proper Places of this Work are An Accurate Table of Logarithms to 10000, and Rule to find those to 100000000, and Natural Numbers to such Logarithms; with the full Use of the Table in Multiplication, Division. Involution, Evolution, and in the Solution of all Cases of Compound Interest, of which there are 21 Large and Exquisite Tables, (and one for the Valuation of Church or College-Leases of their Land) as also those of Simple Interest and Discount, with a new Method of finding the later and the present Worth of Money for Days. Also Ample Definitions and Explanations of Numbers, Quantities and Terms used in all Parts of Arithmetic, in Alphabetical Order; rendring the Whole more Intelligible, and the Easier Learned. With an appendix, shewing the Mensuration of more Superficies and Solids than any Book wrote purposely on that Subject has exhibited. This Treatise, for Copiousness and Novelty of Matter and Method, for exceeding the most Perfect Arithmetic extant. Necessary for all who would in a short Time, and with little Study, acquire a competent Knowledge of Numbers and Species, or would make any considerable Progress in the Mathematicks. By Edward Hatton, Gent.
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Athenianism: or, the new projects of Mr. John Dunton, author of the essay entitl'd, The hazard of a death-bed-repentance being, six hundred distinct treatises (in prose and verse) written with his own hand; and is an entire collection of all his writings, both in manuscript, and such as were formerly printed. To which is added, Dunton's farewel to printing. In some serious thoughts on those words of Solomon, Of making many Books there is no End, and muc[h] study is a weariness of the flesh. Vol. I. With the author's effigies, to distinguish the original and true copies from such as are false and imperfect. Take care also of being cheated by wooden cuts the right is that which is drawn and 'grav'd by then two celebrated artists, Knight and Vander Gucht. To this work is prefix'd an heroick poem upon Dunton's projects, written by the Athenian Society; with an alphabetical table of the several projects, questions, novelties, poems and characters inserted in this volume[.]
Dunton, John, 1659-1733.Date: [1710]- Books
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As you like it. This present Saturday, June 27, 1789, A New Entertainment offer'd to the Public will be continued every Evening 'till the first of July, By Mr. Palmer, Of Drury Lane Theatre, And Mr. Cartwright, Whose Performances on the Musical Glasses Has been honoured with such distinguished Patronage. The Performance will be in the Grand Saloon of that capacious and elegant Building, The Lyceum Strand. Mr. Palmer will deliver his Whimsical, Satirical, Serious and Comic, Olio, in three parts: In which he flatters himself, there will be something to please all palates. The performance shall have to recommend it variety and novelty, In the following Manner: Part I. An Occasional Address, (written by Mr. Bellamy) The Beauties of the Drama, selected in the following Characters: Brutus, Prospero, Sir John Flastaff, Mercutio, And various Comic Characters, from foote. Part II. A Tragedy for Warm Weather, called Lindamira. The Characters of the King, Confidante, Lindamira, and the Epilogue By Mr. Palmer, Who will afterwards deliver a lecture on oratory, in which will be introduced a Specimen of Scotch Elocution. Part III. In addition to what Mr. Palmer has already given, he will introduce Observations on the following Subjects: Esteem, Friendship, Public Spirit, Generosity, Gratitude, Common Sense, And A Pin. (an elegant Morceau.) And on the Heads of hector and achilles, contrasted with those of humphrys and mendoza. To finish with the Character of a Drunken Buck. Between each Part, Mr. Cartwright, (who has had the Honour of Instructing the Queen of France.) Will perform on the much admired grand set of Musical Glasses. The whole to conclude with Mr. Cartwright's Beautiful Display of Philosophical Fire-Works. In Addition to his former Display, he has just finished A Grand Fixed Central Piece. Which undergoes a number of changes, in various figures and Beautiful variation of colours. In the Intervals, the Saloon is lighted by an Aereopyric branch, suspended from the Cupola by a Chain:-a Light is produced in an Instant, changes its Colour, and is extinguished without any visible Means whatever. Doors to he opened at Half past Seven O'Clock, and begin precisely at Eight. Box 5s. Saloon 3s. Gallery 2s. Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be taken every Day, from Ten 'till Three, at the Lyceum, at the Lobby Door.
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Sadler's Wells performance. Front seats 1s. ---- Middle seats 6d. ---- Children and servants 3d. By Royal authority. During the time of this fair, in a commodious booth Sieur Rea sen. and sons Just arrived from the Royalty Theatre, London, but last from Oxford, and who had the Honour to exhibit by the express Desire of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, at the Palace in Newmarket, on Thursday the 8th of November, 1792, and is happy to observe, that his performance met with the highest approbation from their Royal Highnesses and their Family, The Philosophical, Mathematical, and Mechanical Amusements, and the Astonishing, Wonderful, Surprizing, and Unparallelled Deceptions and Recreations of the Celebrated Sieur Rea sen. whose Performance repeatedly drew crowded and brilliant Audiences in London, and met with unbounded Applause. His Exhibitions are entirely new, and not to be equalled in Europe, and totally divested of Confederacy, or the assistance of Spring Tables, &c. And for Real Merit, Novelty, Whim, and Humour, are the first upon the List of Candidates for public Inspection. To the above Performance will be added, several Feats of Agility of Body, by the Venetian Youth and Child of Promise, Both from the above Theatre. Which will be exhibited in a Stile superior to any thing performed before. In addition to which, will be exhibited the Mechanical Museum, Which exhibits the following unparallelled Pieces of Clock - Work. 1. The Lilliputian Ringers, Who perform in a beautiful fancy Temple, and ring a complete Peal of 108 Changes of Grandsire Bob on six Bells; likewise several Tunes, being the only piece of Mechanism which can perform the like. II. The King going to St. Paul's Church. Attended by the Lords, Commons, and Respective Nobility, in their Coaches, together with the Life Guards, Body Guards, and the Ringers ringing at the same time, God save the King.
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(second night.) With considerable alterations & additions. The Exhibition, dramatic - brush, Royal procession, &c. was received on Wednesday Evening by a numerous and genteel Audience, with universal Approbation. To the Lovers of Novelty, Whim, and Humour. At the Bell Great-Room, in Brecon, On Friday Evening, December 4th, 1789, Will be presented, A Humorous, Pleasant, and Whimsical Exhibition of the Times: Or, as you like it. By Mrs. Hudson, (from the Royalty-Theatre, London; but last from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, &c.) Consisting of Music, Recitations, Imitations, Emblems and Caricatures, Original, Moral, Political and Satirical. In part the first, Will be introduced a variety of Striking Likenesses, or Characteristic Busts and Paintings, executed by an able Artist, and descanted upon with Humour and Sentiment, interspersed with some Serious and Comic Subjects from the Lecture on Heads, as altered by Pilon, and performed at the Royalty Theatre upwards of Seventy Nights. The first Part to conclude with the Bust of that brave Roman General, Belisarius, and the universally admired song of ̀̀date Obolum Belisario,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part Second, The dramatic brush, (with alterations and additions.) For rubbing off the rust of care, And Smoothing the Wrinkled Brow of Melancholy. As performed by Mrs. Hudson, in London last Summer, upwards of fifty nights. The second Part to conclude with the Bust of Shakspeare, and the favourite song of ̀̀the Seven Ages, or Stage Play of Human Life,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part Third, The Humours of the Times: Or, The World as it goes. In which will be introduced several laughable Characters of the present Age, &c. To conclude with a Favourite song, by Mr. Hudson. The whole to conclude with A new and grand Spectacle, in Commemoration of the King's happy Recovery, in which will be introduced, A complete and exact Representation of the Royal Procession to St. Paul's, On St. George's Day, as it moved on between Temple-Bar and Ludgate-Hill, And performed in London last Summer upwards of One Hundred and Thirty Nights. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations entirely New, and executed in the most masterly Style, by Two of the first Artists in London. - To close with ̀̀god save the King!'' - Tickets to be had at the principal Inns; at the Printing-Office; and at the Bell. Pit 2s. - Gallery 1s. - The Doors to be opened at Half after Five, and to begin at Half after Six O'Clock. - This Spacious large Room is elegantly fitted up with proper Scenery, a Stage, and every Decoration necessary to form a complete Theatre; - And the ladies and gentlemen of Brecon, and its Vicinity, are respectfully informed, that neither Pains or Expence have been wanting to render the above Amusements worthy their Patronage and Encouragement.
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As you like it. For the Benefit of Mr. Cartwrigh To-Morrow, Thursday, June 25, 1789, A New Entertainment offer'd to the Public will be continued every Evening 'till the first of July, By Mr. Palmer, Of Drury Lane Theatre, And Mr. Cartwright, Whose Performances on the Musical Glasses Has been honoured with such distinguished Patronage. The Performance will be in the Grand Saloon of that capacious and elegant Building, The Lyceum Strand. Mr. Palmer will deliver his Whimsical, Satirical, Serious, and Comic, Olio, in three parts: In which he flatters himself, there will be something to please all palates. The performance shall have to recommend it variety and novelty, In the following Manner: Part I. An Occasional Address, (written by Mr. Bellamy) The Beauties of the Drama, selected in the following Characters: Brutus, Prospero, Sir John Falstaff, Mercutio, And various Comic Characters, from foote. Part II. A Tragedy for Warm Weather, called Lindamira. The Characters of the King, Confidante, Lindamira, and the Epilogue By Mr. Palmer, Who will afterwards deliver a lecture on oratory, in which will be introduced a Specimen of Scotch Elocution. Part III. In addition to what Mr. Palmer has already given, he will introduce Observations on the following Subjects: Esteem, Friendship, Public Spirit, Generosity, Gratitude, Common Sense, Honour, And A Pin. (an elegant Morceau.) And on the Heads of hector and achilles, contrasted with those of humphrys and mendoza. To finish with the Character of a Drunken Buck. Between each Part, Mr. Cartwright, (who has had the Honour of Instructing the Queen of France.) Will perform on the much admired Grand set of Musical Glasses. The whole to conclude with Mr. Cartwright's Beautiful Display of Philosophical Fire-Works. In Addition to his former Display, he has just finished. A Grand Fixed Central Piece, Which undergoes a number of changes, in various figures and Beautiful variation of colours. In the Intervals, the Saloon is lighted by an Aereopyric branch, suspended from the capela by a Chain:-a Light is produced in an Instant, changes its Colour, and is extinguished without any visible Means whatever, Doors to he opened at Half past Seven O'Clock, and begin precisely at Eight. box 5s. saloon 3s. gallery 2s. Places for the Boxes to be taken, every Day, from Ten 'till Three, at the Lyceum, at the Lobby-Door NB. The Public are most respectfully informed, their will be no Performance this Evening at the Lyceum.
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For the benefit of Mr. Palmer. As you like it. The last night but two This present Monday, June 29, 1789, a New Entertainment offer'd to the Public will be continued every Evening 'till the first of July, By Mr. Palmer, Of Drury Lane Theatre, And Mr. Cartwright, Whose Performances on the Musical Glasses Has been honoured with such distinguished Patronage. The Performance will be in the Grand Saloon of that capacious and elegant Building, The Lyceum Strand. Mr. Palmer will deliver his Whimsical, Satirical, Serious, and Comic, Olio, in three parts: In which he flatters himself, there will be something to please all palates. The performance shall have to recommend it variety and novelty, In the following Manner: Part I. An Occasional Address, (written by Mr. Bellamy) And various Comic Characters, from Foote. (for the First Time) to conclude with British Loyalty; Or, A Squeeze for St. Paul's. Part II. A Tragedy for Warm Weather, called Lindamira. The Characters of the King, Confidante, Lindamira, and the Epilogue By Mr. Palmer, Who will afterwards deliver a Lecture on Oratory, in which will be introduced a Specimen of Scotch Elocution. Mr. Kean will give Theatrical and Senatorial Imitations; he will conclude with Luminaries of St Stephen's Chapel and the Heroes of the Sock & Buskin Part III. In addition to what Mr. Palmer has already given, he will introduce Observations on the following Subjects: Esteem, Friendship, Public Spirit, Generosity, Gratitude, Common Sense, And A Pin. (an elegant Morceau.) And on the Heads of Hector and Achilles, contrasted with those of Humphrys and Mendoza. To finish with the Character of a Drunken Buck. Between each Part, Mr. Cartwright, (who has had the Honour of Instructing the Queen of France.) Will perform on the much admired Grand Set of Musical Glasses. The whole to conclude with Mr. Cartwright's Beautiful Display of Philosophical fire-works. In Addition to his former Display, he has just finished a Grand Fixed Central Piece. Which undergoes a number of changes, in various figures and Beautiful variation of colours. In the Intervals, the Saloon is lighted by an Aereopyric Branch, suspended from the Cupola by a Chain:-a Light is produced in an Instant, changes its Colour, and is extinguished without any visible Means whatever. Doors to he opened at Half past Seven O'Clock, and begin precisely at Eight. Box 5s. Saloon 3s. Gallery 2s. Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be taken every Day, from Ten 'till Three, at the Lyceum, at the Lobby Door.
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The last night. to the Lovers of Novelty, Whim, and Humour. At the Theatre in Grantham, on Saturday Evening, September 25th. 1790, will be presented, the Humourous entertainment of As you like it: Or, A Whimsical, Pleasant, and Laughable, Exhibition of the World as it Goes, By Mr. and Mrs. Hudson, &c. &c. From the Royalty Theatre, London; but last from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Hereford, Nottingham, &c. where it has been received with universal Approbation and Applause. Consisting of Music, Recitations, Imitations, Emblems, and Caricatures, Original, Moral, Political, and Satirical. Part I. Dramatic Sketches; Or, a Theatrical Brush, for rubbing off the rust of care, And Smoothing the Wrinkled Brow of Melancholy. In which will be introduced the various Abuses of the Sock and Buskin, in merry Tragedies and sad Comedies, by Modern Spouters-Stage Candidates-Butchers in Heroics-Tragedy Ranters-Readers without their Eyes-Ghosts without their Lessons-Boglers and Blunderers-With Theatrical Shifts, &c. &c. The first Part to conclude with the Bust of Shakespeare, and the favourite Song of ̀̀the Seven Ages, or Stage Play of Human Life,'' by Mr. Hudson. Part II. The Whim of the Times: Or, such things are. In which will be introduced a cabinet of trifles, and descanted upon with Wit, Humour and Sentiment. The second Part to conclude with the Bust of that brave Roman General Belisarius and the universally admired Song of ̀̀date obulum Belisario,'' by Mr Hudson. Part III. A dish of small talk; Or, a Humourous description of a rout, &c. &c. By Mrs. Hudson. After which ̀̀the Parting Kiss'' a favourite new Song (never in Print) By Mr. Hudson. Part IV. Mrs. Hudson will Draw The Pictures of the Audience, From the Box, Pit and Gallery, in such a stile that the Outlines shall not offend, or the Colouring afford a Shadow of disgust. To conclude with an Address to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Grantham by way of Epilogue. - After which, The Triumph of Liberty, or the Destruction of the Bastile, a favourite Ballad, by Mr. Hudson. And for the Entertainment of Younger Minds, as well Amusement for those Ladies and Gentlemen, &c. who had not an opportunity of seeing the original in London. - The whole will conclude with a new and grand Spectacle, in commemoration of the King's happy Recovery, in which will be introduced a compleat and exact Representation of the Royal Procession to St. Paul's, On St. George's Day, (by moving Figures) as it passed on between Temple-Bar, and Ludgate-Hill. And performed in London last Summer, upwards of One Hundred and Thirty Nights. The Scenery, Machinery, and Decorations entirely new, and executed in the most masterly Stile, by two of the first Artists in London. - To close with ̀̀god save the King.'' Tickets to be had at the Printing-Office, and of Mr. Hudson, at Mr. Thelwells', in High-Street. Boxes 2s. - Pit 1s. - Gallery 6d. - Doors to be opened at Six, and to begin at Seven O'Clock. Young Ladies and Gentlemen under Fifteen, Half Price in the Boxes. The Exhibition was received again on Thursday Evening by a numerous and polite Audience, with universal Approbation and Applause.
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Apollo Gardens, Facing the Asylum, St. George's Fields, October 25, 1787, Mr. Claggett presuming and conceiving no Institution so likely to succeed and flourish as that founded on the permanent Basis of Piety and Benevolence, hath determined to dedicate the first Fruits of his Labours and Undertaking to the Assistance of the widow and daughter of the late Mr. Michael Arne. A Man whose professional Abilities and Excellencies will ever be held in high Estimation, and remembered with Delight by all those who had the Pleasure of being acquainted therewith, therefore it is earnestly requested such Persons will evince their Taste and Liberality in paying a Tribute to departed Merit, by taking the Relicts and Offspring of his Love under their immediate Protection On Thursday, November 22, will be performed at the above Place, for the benefit of Mrs. and Miss Arne, The favourite oratorio of Judith. Composed by the late Dr. Arne, With a double band and full chorusses, Consisting of some of the first performers, vocal and instrumental, The Particulars of which will be announced in the Papers Two or Three Days previous to the Performance. N. B. An occasional poetical address will be delivered on this Night only, Written and to be spoken by Mr. Claggett. To prevent Inconvenience to the Nobility and Gentry, only one thousand Tickets will be issued, which is two hundred less than the Room will hold; which Room is universally acknowledged to be the First in this Kingdom for Elegance, Novelty, and Design. Tickets five shillings each, to be had at the gardens, and at most of the principal Music Shops in Town. The General Subscription to the orchestra and room is now opened on the most liberal Terms. Particulars may be had as above.
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Apollo Gardens, Facing the Asylum, St. George's Fields, October 25, 1787, Mr. Claggett presuming and conceiving no Institution so likely to succeed and flourish as that founded on the permanent Basis of Piety and Benevolence, hath determined to dedicate the first Fruits of his Labours and Undertaking to the Assistance of the Widow and Daughter of the late Mr. Michael Arne. A Man whose professional Abilities and Excellencies will ever be held in high Estimation, and remembered with Delight by all those who had the Pleasure of being acquainted therewith, therefore it is earnestly requested such Persons will evince their Taste and Liberality in paying a Tribute to departed Merit, by taking the Relicts and Offspring of his Love under their immediate Protection On Thursday, November 22, When there will be performed at the above Place, for the benefit of Mrs. and Miss Arne, The favourite Oratorio of Judith. Composed by the late Dr. Arne. With a double band and full chorusses, Consisting of some of the first performers, vocal and instrumental, The Particulars of which will be announced in the Papers Two or Three Days previous to the Performance. N. B. An occasional poetical address will be delivered on this Night only, Written and to be spoken by Mr. Claggett. To prevent Inconvenience to the Nobility and Gentry, only One Thousand Tickets will be issued, which is Two Hundred less than the Room will hold; which Room is universally acknowledged to be the First in this Kingdom for Elegance, Novelty, and Design. Tickets Five Shillings each, to be had at the Gardens, and at most of the principal Music Shops in Town. The General Subscription to the Orchestra and Room is now opened on the most liberal Terms. Particulars may be had as above.
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Lord Chesterfield's witticisms; or, the grand pantheon of genius, sentiment, and taste. Containing, besides all his Lordship's genuine bon-mots, and other Sallies of Wit, every thing lively and spirited that stands recorded in the annals of the beau monde; with a Number of Originals hitherto new to the World. Among these is presented an high-seasoned, though innocent Olio. of Smart Repartees, Ludicrous Adventures Facetious Anecdotes, Genuine Hibernianisms Ingenious Puns, Notable Savings, Singular Characters, Striking Remarks, Lively Flights, Arch Jokes, Whimsical Stories, Tales, &c. &c. &c. In many of which, the real Manners and Dispositions of some of the most distinguished Personages in the Circles of Genius and Politeness are humorously delineated. To these is added, a curious Poetical Desert, suited to every Palate that can relish Sterling Wit without Ribaldry and Indecency of Humorous Epigrams, Mock Epitaphs, Jovial Songs, &c. &c. With several puzzling Novelties in the World of Conundrum, Aenigma, Rebus, &c. &c. &c. both in Verse and Prose, and the Solutions thereof. Prefixed are authentic memoirs of his Lordship, with a curious Abstract of his Will. The Whole forming a compleat Library of Wit, without containing one Immodest, Immoral, or Indelicate Line, and calculated solely for those who wish to shine in Polite Company.
Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773.Date: [1773]- Books
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The discovery of witchcraft : proving, that the compacts and contracts of witches with devils, and all infernal spirits or familiars, are but erroneous novelties and imaginary conceptions ... in sixteen books / by Reginald Scot ... ; whereunto is added an excellent discourse of the nature and substance of devils and spirits, in two books, the first by the aforesaid author ; the second now added in this third edition ... and conducing to the compleating of the whole work, with nine chapters at the beginning of the fifteenth book of The discovery.
Scot, Reginald, 1538?-1599Date: 1665- Books
The Discovery of witchcraft: proving that the compacts and contracts of witches with devils and all infernal spirits or familiars are but erroneous novelties and imaginary conceptions ... In sixteen books / By Reginald Scot. Whereunto is added, an excellent discourse of the nature and substance of devils and spirits, in two books: the first by the aforesaid author: the second now added in this third edition ... conducing to the compleating of the whole work, with nine chapters at the beginning of the fifteenth [sic] book of the discovery.
Scot, Reginald, 1538?-1599.Date: 1665- Books
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The Discovery of witchcraft: proving that the compacts and contracts of witches with devils and all infernal spirits or familiars are but erroneous novelties and imaginary conceptions ... In sixteen books / By Reginald Scot. Whereunto is added, an excellent discourse of the nature and substance of devils and spirits, in two books: the first by the aforesaid author: the second now added in this third edition ... conducing to the compleating of the whole work, with nine chapters at the beginning of the fifteenth [sic] book of the discovery.
Scot, Reginald, 1538?-1599.Date: 1665- Books
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London unmask'd: or the new town spy. Exhibiting a striking picture of the world as it goes. In a ramble through the regions of novelty Whim, Fashion and Taste, as found in the cities of London and Westminster, Their purlieus and vicinities. Containing a Complete Picture of the metropolis and its inhabitants. With the various Humours, Follies, Foibles, Vices, and Absurdities, generally practised throughout London and its environs. Also A full and just Display of the most Striking Scenes exhibited in the gay circles, the theatres, gardens, and other public places of Modern Fashionable Entertainment. Including A General and Picturesque Representation of the most singular Characters that inhabit this great metropolis: Whether considered as Vicious, Ridiculous, Humorous, or anyways worthy the Pen of Satire: particularly Fortune-Hunters Matrimonial Brokers Modern Messelinas Dissipated Fops Demireps Sycophants Loungers, or Time-Killers Military Fribbles French, Italian, and other Foreign Leaches Duellists Rapacious Quacks Griping Usurers Black Legs Body Snatchers, &c. &c. The whole representing striking caricatures of the Various Inhabitants of the Great Metropolis, as "in different ways they run, some to undo, and some to be undone." By the man in the moon.
Date: [1784?]