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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 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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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre-Royalin Drury-Lane, On Friday next, 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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A descriptive catalogue (giving a full explanation) of Rackstrow's Museum: consisting of a large and very valuable collection of most curious anatomical figures, and real preparations; also figures resembling life; with a capital collection of Natural and Artificial Curiosities. To be seen, for 2s. 6d. at No. 197, Fleet-Street, between Chancery-Lane and Temple-Bar, London. Where also is to be seen, for 1s. Clark's optical exhibition of natural magic; Or Wonderful Aerial Appearances, &c. - Both are open from Eight in the Morning till Nine in the Evening.
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday February 8, 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. End of the Second Part; a New Concerto on the Hautboy, By Mr. W Parke. 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 the Theatre Boxes 10s 6d Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. 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, February 8, 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. Dignnm, Mrs. Crouch, Miss George, and Madame Mara. End of the Second Part, a New Concerto on the Hautboy, By Mr. W. Parke 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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A catalogue of pictures, Copied or Multiplied (for Sale) By a chymical and mechanical process; exhibited with The capital originals from which they have been taken, by the Polygraphic Society, At their Rooms, in Pall-Mall, being their eighth exhibition: opened the 4th of April, 1792, As specimens of what the society engage to deliver to Purchasers. - Admittance one Shilling. To continue till further notice, from eleven in the morning till six in the evening. - All Orders addressed by Letter to the Polygraphic Society, as above, will be executed in the same Manner as if the Parties were present. N. B. Catalogues gratis.
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A catalogue of the circulating library opened by R. Bliss, bookseller and stationer, High Street, Oxford. To which new publications on every useful and entertaining subject will be constantly added. - The full Value given for Libraries or Parcels of Books; also Books exchanged.
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, March 8, 1782, Will be performed Acis and Galatea. To which will be added Dryden's Ode. 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 Organ, By Mr. Stanley. End of the Second 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 after Five O'Clock, To begin at Half after Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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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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(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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At the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, to-morrow, To-Morrow, Wednesday, March 5, 1788, Will be performed Acis and Galatea. A serenata. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal Vocal Parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Mrs. Crouch, Miss George and Madame Mara. Part the third overture -- artaxerxes (by particular Desire) ̀the Soldier tir'd of War's Alarms,'' By Madame Mara Concerto Hautboy -- Mr. W. Parke Quartetto, ̀̀where the Bee sucks.'' Miss George Mrs. Crouch, Mr. Dignum, and Mr. Reinhold. Concerto French-Horn, Mr. Ponto Song - Mr. Reinhold Coronation Anthem ̀̀my Heart is inditing.'' Handel First Violin by Mr. Shaw. 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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Young Astley, Royal Grove, Westminster-Bridge. This evening, Young Astley will display His astonishing equestrian exercises, In three parts, on several Horses, among which are his still vaulting. An Exercise never attempted by any Performer whatever; the great Agility, strength, and Dexterity, exhibited in this Exercise, has been the Admiration of the principal Nobility of this and Other-Countries. Exercises on Two Horses, Among which are various curious Attitudes, dancing, ballancing, and flying over the Garter and Stick, at the same Instant jumping at least twelve Feet perpendicular from the Ground, and sixteen Feet horizontally. Extraordinary Exertions on a single Horse, Consisting of a new Hornpipe; a comic Attitude; a Peasant Dance, &c. &c. - The Equestrian Exercises of Young Astley, are peculiar to himself, and his Abilities so well known, that they need no Encomiums; the Minuet danced by two Horses, the Entry of Horses, and the Evolutions by the whole Troop; which will conclude with the Representation of light Troops dispersed, as in real Action, will also be presented every Evening this Week. In the Intervals of the Equestrian Exercises, an Entertainment of Singing and Dancing, called, The Double Jealousy; Or, A Trip to Dover. Singers, Mr. Connell, Mr. Johannot, Mr. Birkitt, Mrs. Nathan, Mrs. Hilliard, and Miss Platel. The Royal and only troop of female Rope-Dancers, in the world, Will perform their surprising Exercises. The Venetian Exercises of Strength, By nine capital performers. Also, a Musical Entertainment, of Singing and Dancing, called, The Poor Cobler. Singers, Mr. Decastro, Mr. Fox, Mr. Carlo, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Nathan, and Mrs. Woodman. The Whole to conclude with a Supurb Entertainment, called, Neptune's Friendship; Or, Harlequin crowned in the Temple of the Sun. The Music, Dances, Dresses, Decorations, &c. entirely new. Doors to be opened at Half past Five, and to begin at Half past Six precisely. Box 3s. - Pit 2s. - Gall. 1s. - Side Gall. 6d. N. B. Entertainments at Astley's will be varied every Week. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Smith, at the amphitheatre Ladies and Gentlemen instructed to ride.
Astley, John Philip Conway, 1767-1821.Date: [1786]- Books
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By permission of the Rev. the Vice-Chancellor, and the worshipful the Mayor. In the Town-Hall, On Saturday next, the 31st of October, 1789, George Saville Carey, Who has been received with the greatest Applause before their Majesties, during their Residence at Weymouth, and at the Theatres-Royal Covent-Garden and Hay-Market, &c.And Mr. Kean, From the Threatres Royal Covent-Garden and Hay-Market, and Honorary Member of the Anacreontic Society, London, who has distinguished himself in the most eminent Manner, in that convivial and ... Circle. Will open Their Evening Lounge, consisting of a series of imitations, theatrical and senatorial. The Theatrical Characters, Vocal and Rhetorical. Characters imitated. Part I. - Mr. Carey. Superficial Manager, Dr. Fisher, Mr. Incledon, Ma chere Amie, Mr. Leoni, Carlos in the Duenna, Miss Catley, Juno in her Cups, Mrs. Baddeley, No Flower that blows, Mr. Woodward, Buck, Mr. Macklin, Mackbeth, Barry, Garrick, and Smith, K. Richards. Part II. - Mr. Kean. Foote's Smirk (from the Minor) after the Manner of a well-known Auctioneer, in London. Mr. Hull, Friar Lawrence, Mr. Wroughton, Romeo, Mr. Kemble, Hamlet, Messrs. Lee Lewis, and Bannister Jun. Reparation, Mr. Bensley, prospero, in the Tempest. Crotchetand Quaver, a Delineation of two eminent Music Venders in London. Part III. - Mr. Carey. ... Part V. - Mr. Carey. - Mrs. Pitt, Widow Lovet. The whole to conclude with a Dialogue in the Manner of the late Messrs. Foote and Weston. Doors to be opened at Seven, and begin at Eight O'Clock. - Admittance, Two Shillings. N. B. There will be good Fires, and the ... with wax, for the more agreeable Accommodation of ...
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, On Wednesday next, March 6, 1782, Will be performed Samson. An 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 Organ, By Mr. Stanley. End of the Second Part, a Concerto on the Bassoon, By Mr. Schwartz, One of the Chamber Musicians to the Margrave of Anspach. (being the 2d Time of his performing in Public in England.) - 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 after Five O'Clock, To begin at Half after Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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The black box broke open. The Roguery's Discovered and Robin will be hang'd at last. In a letter from -P. - T. Esq; to his Friend in the Country.
P. T., Esq.Date: MDCCXXIX [i.e.1729]- Books
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By command of Their Majesties. At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Friday, March 1, 1782, Will be performed Alexander's Feast. To which will be added The Coronation Anthems. 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 Violoncello, By Mr. Crosdill. End of the Second Part, a Concerto on the Bassoon, By Mr. Schwartz, One of the Chamber Musicians to the Margrave of Anspach, (being the first Time of his performing in Public in England.) - 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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By permission of the Reverend the Vice-Chancellor, and the Worshipful the Mayor. In the Town-Hall, Cambridge, Tuesday, February 23d, 1790. Mr. George Saville Carey, Who has been received with the greatest Applause before their Majesties, during their Residence at Weymouth, and at the Theatres Royal Covent Garden and Hay-Market, &c. And Mr. Kean, From the Theatres Royal Covent-Garden and Hay-Market, an Honorary Member of the Anacreontic Society, London, who has distinguished himself in the most eminent Manner in that convivial and elegant Circle, will open their Evening Lounge, Consisting of a Series of Imitations, Theatrical and Senatorial, The Theatrical Characters, Vocal and Rhetorical. Characters Imitated. Part I. - Mr. Carey. Garrick's Examination of a Stage Candidate. African Slaves' Appeal to Liberty, Mr. Woodward, Buck, Mr. Macklin, Macbeth, Mr. Edwin, Etiquette, Mr. Lowe, Early Horn, Mrs. Barthelemon, Mincet, Mrs. Pitt, Widow Lovet, Part II. - Mr. Kean. Shift's Introduction to Sir William Wealthy,-a Recital. Messrs. Hull and Holman, Friar Lawrence & Romeo. Mr. Waldron, Abraham in Harlequin's Invasion, Mr. Diggs, Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. Lee Lewes, Prologue to the Invasion, Mr. Bensley, Pierre in Venice Preserved, Mr. Wroughton, Grave Scene in Romeo and Juliet. Crotchet and Quaver, A Delineation of two eminent Music Venders in London. Part III. - Mr. Carey. Mr. Incledon, Ma chere Amie, Air in the Manner of Rubinelli, Mr. Leoni, Carlos in the Duenna, Miss Catley, Juno in her Cups, Mrs. Wells, Charming Fellow, Madam Mara, And the Mouse, Mrs. Baddeley, No Flower that blows, Barry, Garrick, and Smith, K. Richards. Part IV. - Mr. Kean. Foote's Smirk, (from the Minor) after the manner of a well known Auctioneer in London. The late Mr. Henderson, Iago. Mr. King, Prologue to Bon Ton, Messrs. Kemble and Quick, Hamlet and Grave Digger. Mr. Lamash, Jessamy, Mr. Bannister Senior, Richard Caeur Lion. A Senatorial Dialogue between Mr. P-tt and Mr. F-x, Part V. - Mr. Carey. - Mrs. Cargill, Roundelay. Three Old Women Whether Wise, Goody Twitch, Goody Cramp, and Good Rheum, an Interlude with Songs. The Whole to conclude with Messrs. Vernon, Bannister, and Dignum, Serenade in the Jubilee. Admittance as. - Doors to be opened at Seven o'clock, and begin at Eight The Room will be lighted with Wax, and there will be good Fires.
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At play-house prices. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. To-Morrow, Wednesday, March 29, 1786, Will be performed (the fifth night) 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, Consisting of the following capital pieces. Part the first. Overture to the occasional Oratorio. Chorus. Oh! First created beam. Sampson. Air-Mr. Bellamy. He layeth the beams. Eatius. Chorus. When his loud voice. Jephtha. Air-Miss George. Lord what is Man! Semele. Chorus. How excellent thy Name. Saul. Air-Mrs. Forster. Speak ye who best can tell. Air-Master Pring. Abraham enough. Susannah. Air-Mr. Arrowsmith. Jehovah is my Shield. Occasional Oratorio. Chorus. Blest be the Man. Joseph. Air-Miss George. Pious Orgies. Judas Macc. Chorus. He gave them hail-stones. Israel in Egypt. Duetto-Messrs. Bellamy & Arrowsmith. The Lord is a Man of War. Israel in Egypt. Chorus. Moses and the Children of Israel. Israel in Egypt. Part the second. Chorus. Ye Sons of Israel. Joshua. Air-Miss George. Oh! Had I Jubal's lyre. Joshua. Air-Mrs. Forster. Angels ever bright and fair. Theodora. Chorus. Jehovah crowned. Esther. Chorus. Welcome Mighty King. Saul. March in Judas Maccabaeus. Air and Chorus Master Pring. In sweetest Harmony. Saul. Chorus. Their Bodies are buried in Peace. Funeral Anthem. Dead March in Saul. Air-Miss George. Lord remember David. Sosarmes. Chorus. Gird on thy Sword. Saul. Air-Mr. Bellamy. The Sword that's drawn. Occasional Oratorio. Chorus. God save the King. Coronation Anthem. Part the third. Air-Master Pring. Where is this stupendous Stranger? Alcina. Air-Mr. Arrowsmith. There beneath a lowly shade. Alexander Balus. Air-Miss George. He was Eyes unto the Blind. Siroe. Chorus. - Hosannah to the Son of David. Air. - Mr Bellamy. He was brought as a Lamb. Diadamia. Chorus-He Sitteth at the Right Hand of God. Te Deum. Air-Miss George. Holy, Lord God Almighty. Rodelinda. Chorus-Glory be to the Father. Jubilate. First Voilin by Mr. Shaw. End of the First Part, a Solo on the Violoncello, by Mr. Mason. - 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 play-house prices. At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. On Wednesday next, April 5, 1786, Will be performed (the last time but one) 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, Part the first. Overture to the occasional Oratorio. Chorus. Oh! First created beam. Sampson. Air-Mr. Bellamy. He layeth the beams. Eatius. Chorus. When his loud voice. Jephtha. Air-Miss George. Lord what is Man! Semele. Chorus. How excellent thy Name. Saul. Air-Mrs. Forster. Speak ye who best can tell. Ptelomy. Air-Master Pring. Abraham enough. Susannah. Air-Mr. Arrowsmith. Jehovah is my Shield. Occasional Oratorio. Chorus. Blest be the Man. Joseph. Air-Miss George. Pious Orgies. Judas Macc. Chorus. He gave them hail-stones. Israel in Egypt. Duetto-Messrs. Bellamy & Arrowsmith. The Lord is a Man of War. Israel in Egypt. Chorus. Moses and the Children of Israel. Israel in Egypt. Part the second. Chorus. Ye Sons of Israel. Joshua. Air-Miss George. Oh! Had I Jubal's lyre. Joshua. Air-Mrs. Forster. Angels ever bright and fair. Theodora. Chorus. Jehovah crowned. Esther. Chorus. Welcome Mighty King. Saul. March in Judas Maccabaeus. Air and Chorus Master Pring. In sweetest Harmony. Saul. Chorus. Their Bodies are buried in Peace. Funeral Anthem. Dead March in Saul. Air-Miss George. Lord remember David. Sosarmes. Chorus. Gird on thy Sword. Saul. Air-Mr. Bellamy. The Sword that's drawn. Occasional Oratorio. Chorus. God save the King. Coronation Anthem. Part the third. Air-Master Pring. Where is this stupendous Stranger? Alcina. Air-Mr. Arrowsmith. There beneath a lowly shade. Alexander Balus. Air-Miss George. He was Eyes unto the Blind. Siroe. Chorus. - Hosannah to the Son of David. Air. - Mr. Bellamy. He was brought as a Lamb. Diadamia. Chorus-He Sitteth at the Right Hand of God. Te Deum. Air-Miss George. Holy, Lord God Almighty. Rodelinda. Chorus-Glory be to the Father. Jubilate. End of the Part I a Concerto on the Bassoon, by Mr. Parkinson. End of Part II. a Concerro on the German Flute, by the celebrated blind Performer, Mr. Dullon. - 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. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
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Jachin and Boaz; or, an authentic key to the door of Free-Masonry, both ancient and modern. Calculated not only for the Instruction of every New made mason, but also for the Information of all who intend to become Brethren. Containing, I. A circumstantial Account of all the Proceedings in making a Mason with the several Obligations of an Entered Apprentice, Fellow-Craft, and Master; the Prayers, and also the Sign, Grip, and Pass - Word of each Degree, with the Ceremony of the Mop and Pail. II. The Manner of opening a Lodge, and setting the Craft to work. III. The Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master's Lectures, verbatim, as delivered in all Lodges; with the Song at the Conclusion of each Part. IV. The Origin of Masonry; Description of Solomon's Temple; History of the Murder of the Grand Master Hiram by the three Fellow-Crafts; their Discovery and Punishment; the Burial of Hiram by King Solomon's Order, with the Five Points of Fellowship, &c. V. The Ceremony of the Instalment of the Masters of different Lodges on St. John's Day. - Description of the Regalia, &c. VI. Ceremonies used at the Funeral of a Mason. Vii. A safe and easy Method proposed by which a Man may obtain Admittance into any Lodge, without passing through the Form required, and thereby save a Guinea or two in his Pocket. Viii. Anthems, Odea, Songs, &c. Illustrated with a beautiful frontispiece of the regalia, Jewels, and Emblematical Ornaments belonging to Masonry. And an accurate plan of the drawing on the floor of a lodge. Interspersed with Variety of notes and remarks, Necessary to explain and render the whole clear to the meanest Capacity. To which is now added, A New and accurate list of all the English Regular Lodges in the World, according to their Seniority, with the Dates of each Constitution, and Days of Meeting. By a gentleman belonging to the Jerusalem Lodge; a frequent Visitor at the Queen's Arms, St. Paul's Church-Yard; the Horn, in Fleet-Street; Crown and Anchor, Strand; and the Salutation, Newgate-Street. Try me; prove me.
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Thursday evening, Feb. 25th, 1790. And most assuredly the last time. By Permission of the Reverent the Vice-Chancellor,and the Worshipful the Mayor. In the Town-Hall, Cambridge, Mr. George Saville Carey, Who has been received with the greatest Applause before their Majesties, during their Residence at Weymouth, and at the Theatres Royal Covent Garden and Hay-Market, &c. And Mr. Kean, From the Theatres Royal Covent-Garden and Hay-Market, an Honorary Member of the Anaercontic Society, London, who has distinguished himself in the most eminent Manner in that convivial and elegant Circle, will open Their Evening Lounge, Consisting of a series of imitations, theatrical and senatorial, The Theatrical Characters, Vocal and Rhetorical. Characters imitated. Part I. - Mr. Carey. Garrick's Examination of a Stage Candidate. African Slaves' Appeal to Liberty, Mr. Woodward, Buck, Mr. Macklin, Macbeth. Mr. Edwin, Etiquette, Mr. Lowe, Early Horn, Mrs. Barthelemon, Mincet, Mrs. Pitt, Widow Lovet, Mrs. Cargill, Roundelay. Part II. - Mr. Kean. Shift's Introduction to Sir William Wealthy,-a Recital. Messrs. Hull and Holman, Friar Lawrence & Romeo.Mr. Waldron, Abraham in Harlequin's Invasion, Mr. Diggs, Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. Lee Lewes, Prologue to the Invasion, Mr. Bensley, Pierre in Venice Preserved, Mr. Wroughton,Grave Scene in Romeo and Juliet. Crotchet and Quaver, A Delineation of two eminent Music Venders in London. Part III. - Mr. Carey. Mr. Incledon, Machere Amie, Air in the Manner of Rubinelli, Mr. Leoni, Carlos in the Duenna, Miss Catley, Juno in her Cups, Mrs. Wells,Charming Fellow, Madam Mara, And the Mouse, Mrs. Baddeley, No Flower that blows, Barry, Garrick, and Smith, K.Richards. Part IV. - Mr. Kean. Foote's Smirk, (from the Minor) after the manner of a well known Auctioneer in London. The late Mr. Henderson, Iago. Mr. King, Prologue to Bon Ton, Messrs. Kemble and Quick, Hamlet and Grave Digger. Mr. Lamash, Jessamy, Mr. Bannister Senior, Richard Caeur de Lion. A Senatorialdialogue between Mr. P-tt and Mr. F-x, Part V. - Mr. Carey. A Dialogue in the Manner of the late Messrs. Foote and Weston. The Whole to conclude with Messrs. Vernon, Bannister, and Dignum, Serenade in the Jubilee: Admittance as. - Doors to be opened at Seven o'clock, and begin at eight. The Room will be lighted with Wax,and there will be good Fires.
Carey, George Saville, 1743-1807.Date: 1790]