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Lower Rooms. The Sandwich, or Theatrical and Senatorial Imitations, Given by Messrs. Carey and Kean, Have gained so much Reputation, that the Whole will be repeated again with considerable Additions, On Thursday the First of January, 1789, Precisely at Half past One O'Clock, At the earnest Request of several Personages of Distinction. - Messrs. Carey and Kean had fully determined to have relinquished any further Idea of Lecturing in Bath again this Season, but the flattering Importunities they have met with, have made them once more resume their Momusian System. Bills of the Particulars will be delivered. N. B. There will be good Fires in the Rooms.
Carey, George Saville, 1743-1807.Date: [1789]- Books
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The life and adventures of Roxana, the fortunate mistress, or, most unhappy wife. In three parts. Containing, I An Account of her Birth in France, and coming to England. - II. Her marriage in London with a Brewer, who run out of his Estate, and left her with five Children. - III. Hercohabiting with her Landlord; their Journey to Paris, where he was robbed and murdered. - IV. Her being fell in Love with by the Prince of-; and seeing her husband in the Gens d'arms Guard. The Prince leaves her, &c. - V. The Dealings she had with a Dutch Merchant and a Jew, the latter of whom wanted to defraud her of a great part of her jewels: her going to Rotterdam, where she sees the Dutch Merchant, to whom she soon after became a Bedfellow. - VI. Her Return to England, where she had the Name of Roxana. Her Marriage with the Dutch Merchant in London, who was naturalized and created a Baronet. The Miseries she and her Maid Amy afterwards fell into. Adorned with a curious Print of Roxana, in her Turkish Dress.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: 1765- Books
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At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, This present Friday, March 6, 1789, An Occasional Prelude on the Happy Recovery of His Majesty. After which a serenata, called Acis and Galatea. Composed by Handel. The Principal Vocal Parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, and Mr, Kelly, Mrs. Crouch, Miss Lockhart, Miss Hagley, (pupil of Mr. Linley) And Mrs. Ambrose. After Part I. A Solo on the Harp, by the Celebrated Madame Krumpholtz, Being her Second Appearance in this Kingdom. Part III A miscellaneous concert. Air-On the Recovery of the King, Mr. Reinhold. Handel, Concerto Bassoon, Mr. Parkinson. Air-Sweet Bird, Mrs. Ambrose. Handel. Accompanied on the Violin by Mr. Shaw. Air-Sound an Alarm, Mr. Kelly. Handel. New Concerto Hautboy, Mr. W. Parke. Air-Se non av ete, oh Dio! Mrs. Crouch. Sacchini. Air-Lungi del caro bene, Mrs. Ambrose. Sarti. Accompanied on the Harp, By Madame Krumpholtz. To conclude with God Save Great George our King! First Violin by Mr. Shaw, N. B. The Band, both Vocal and Instrumental, is considerably Augmented with the Boys of His Majesty's Chapels Royal, The Choirs of St. Paul's and Westminster-Abbey. Consisting of more than 130 Performers. --- Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre. Boxes 10s. 6d. - Pit 5s. - First Gallery 3s. 6d. - Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half after Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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Curious remarks and observations in physics, anatomy, chirurgery, chemistry, botany, and medicine. Extracted from the history and memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris. Containing such useful discoveries as have not been collected by other writers on the same subjects. By Dr. Peter Templeman.
Académie royale des sciences (France)Date: MDCCLIII. - MDCCLIV. [1753-54]- Books
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A history of the work of redemption. Containing, the outlines of a body of divinity, in a method entirely new. By the late Reverend Mr Jonathan Edwards, President of the College of New Jersey.
Edwards, Jonathan, 1703-1758.Date: MDCCXCIII. [1793]- Books
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The history of religion: particularly of the principal denominations of Christians, viz. Of the Church of Rome, --- England, --- Scotland, - Nonjurors, - Lutherans, - Presbyterians, Of the Independents, - Baptists in general, - Quakers, -- Antinomians, - Moravians, - Methodists in general. Containing a succinct and genuine account of their original and present constitution, discipline, doctrines, worship, and ceremonies: With a general Account of the various Sectaries of less Note, since the first Establishment of Christianity. Including a general History of the Reformation, and so much of Civil and Ecclesiastical History as is connected with, or necessary to explain and illustrate the Work. To which is added, A Dictionary of the principal Religious Orders, Offices, Days, Rites, Customs, Habits, and Characters; the most important Transactions of Ecclesiastical Councils, Synods, &c. explaining all such ambiguous Words and Phrases as have a proper Connexion with the Subjects of this History. By an impartial hand.
Murray, James, 1732-1782.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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The companion to the play-house: or, an historical account of all the dramatic writers (and their works) that have appeared in Great Britain and Ireland, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions, down to the present year 1764. Composed in the form of a dictionary, For the more readily turning to any particular Author, or Performance. In Two Volumes. ... Contains, A Critical and Historical Account of every Tragedy, Comedy, Farce, &c. in the English Language. The respective Merits of each Piece; and of the Actors who performed the principal Characters, are particularly examined and pointed out. ... Contains, The Lives and Productions of every Dramatic Writer for the English or Irish Theatres, including not only all those Memoirs that have been formerly writeen, but also a great Number of new Lives and curious Anecdotes never before communicated to the Public. - Also the Lives of our most celebrated Actors, who were likewise Authors of any Theatrical Composition from Shakespear and Johnson, down to the present Times.
Baker, David Erskine, 1730-1767.Date: 1764- Books
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At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Wednesday, February 16, 1785, Will be Performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel The Principal Vocal Parts by Miss George, Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold, First Violin by Mr. Richards - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1788, Will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel The Principal Vocal Parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Mrs. Crouch, Miss George, and Madame Mara. First Violin by Mr. Shaw - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre. Boxes 10s. 6d. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six Vivant Rex & Regina.
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At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, On Wednesday next, February 16, 1785, Will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The principal vocal parts by Miss George, Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold. First Violin by Mr. Richards. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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Early music history
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, March 18, 1785, Will be performed Messiah A Sacred Oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel The Principal vocal parts by Miss Phillips, Miss George, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold First Violin by Mr. Richards - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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At play-house prices. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury Lane On Friday next, March 3, 1786. Will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal vocal parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Arrowsmith, Mr. Carter, Master Prinn, Mrs. Forster, and Miss George. - Tickets to be had and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. First Gallery 2s. Second Gallery 1s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex & Regina. On Wednesday, the 8th of March, will be performed The Prodigal Son.
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At the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, On Friday next, February 23, 1787, Will be performed Redemption. A sacred oratorio Selected from the Great and Favourite works of Mr. Handel, That were performed at his commemoration In Westminster-Abbey, And at the Pantheon. The principal vocal parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Miss George, Mrs. Crouch, and Madame Mara First Violin by Mr. Shaw. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre Boxes 10s. 6d Pit 5s First Gallery, 3s Second Gallery 2s Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre only The Doors to be opened at Half after Five O'Clock, To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, March 11, 1785, Will be Performed Samson. An oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal vocal parts Miss George Miss Phillips, Master Guest, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold, First Violin by Mr. Richards End of the first Part, a Concerto on the Piana Forte, By Miss Parke - Tickets to be had and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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L'ami des Pays-Bas autrichiens, ou mémoire dans lequel on démontre la possibilité & l'utilité de rétablir dans ces provinces une marine marchande, & d'élever des Manufactures pour donner à ce Commerce maritime toute l'extension dont il est susceptible. Par M. de Villette.
Villette, M. de.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Books
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, On Friday nex, March 4, 1785, Will be Performed Judas Maccabaeus. An Oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal vocal parts by Miss Phillips, Miss George, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold, First Violin by Mr. Richards End of the first Part, a Concerto upon the Hautboy, By Mr. Parke. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, February 11, 1785, Will be performed The music That was selected for the Commemoration of Handel In Westminster Abbey and the Pantheon, the 26th and 27th of May, 1784. The principal vocal parts by Miss George, Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold. First Violin by Mr. Richards. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at half past five O'Clock. To begin at half past six. Vivant Rexet Regina.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, On Friday next, March 11, 1785, Will be Performed Samson. An oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal vocal parts by Miss George Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold, First Violin by Mr. Richards End of the first Part, a Concerto on the Piana Forte, By Miss Parke - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, an Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at half past five O'Clock. To begin at half past six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, February 11, 1785, Will be performed The music That was selected for the Commemoration of Handel In Westminster Abbey and the Pantheon, the 26th and 27th of May, 1784. The principal vocal parts by Miss George, Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold. First Violin by Mr. Richards. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex et Regina.
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At play-house prices. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury Lane To-Morrow, Friday, March 10, 1786. Will be performed Redemption. A sacred oratorio. Selected from the Great and Favourite works of Mr. Haneel, That were performed at his commemoration In Westminster-Abbey, And at the Pantheon, The Prinipal Vocal Parts by Mr. Bellamy, Mr. Arrowsmith, Mr Negus, Master Pring Mrs. Forster, and Miss George. First Violin by Mr. Shaw. - Tickets to be had and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage door of the Theatre, Boxes 5s Pit 3s. First Gallery 2s. Second Gallery 1s. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre only. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, Feb. 15, 1788, Will be performed Redemption. A sacred oratorio Selected from the Great and Favourite Works of Mr. Handel, That were performed at his commemoration In Westminster-Abbey, And at the Pantheon. The Principal Vocal Parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Mrs. Crouch, Miss George, and Madame Mara. First Violin by Mr. Shaw - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre only. Boxes 10s. 6d Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six Vivant Rex & Regina.
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At play-house prices. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury Lane To-Morrow, Wednesday, March 15, 1786. Will be performed Redemption. A sacred oratorio. Selected from the Great and Favourite works of Mr. Handel, That were performed at his commemoration In Westminster-Abbey, And at the Pantheon, The prinipal vocal parts by Mr. Bellamy, Mr. Arrowsmith, Mr Negus, Master Pring Mrs. Forster, and Miss George. First Violin by Mr. Shaw. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. First Gallery 2s. Second Gallery 1s. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre only. The Doors to be opened at Half after Five O'Clock. To begin at Half after Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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The bishop of Llandaff's thoughts on the French invasion, originally addressed to the clergy of his diocese*.
Watson, Richard, 1737-1816.Date: [1798]- Books
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, On Wednesday next, March 20, 1782, Will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal Vocal Parts by Miss Linley, Miss Draper, and Miss Prudom. Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold. First Violin by Mr. Richards. End of the First Part, a Concerto on the Hautboy, By Mr. Parke. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half a Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors will be opened at Half an Hour after Five O'Clock, To begin at Half an Hour after Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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