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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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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, 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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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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By permission of the Right Worshipful the Vice-Chancellor, and the Worshipful the Mayor. For three nights only, This present Evening will be performed, In a Large Room at the Wrestlers Inn, Petty Cury, Cambridge, Act I. Hornpipe dancing. Act II. Posturing and Tumbling. Act III. Ombres Chinoise, or the Lilliputian World; With a View of Noah's Ark, with all kinds of Birds and Beasts entering therein. To which will be added, A Musical Interlude, or Country Courtship. The whole to conclude with A Representation of the Ocean, Where the great variety of Inhabitants of that watery Element are introduced in a most curious manner, and Neptune, the God of the Sea, is drawn by his Amphibious Horses in his Marine Car. With A Battle between the French and English Men of War. Doors to be open at Six O'Clock, and to begin at Seven. Admittance to Ladies and Gentlemen 1s. - --Tradespeople 6d. - ---Working People and Children 3d.
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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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Public breakfasting, at Keymer's Pavilion & Vauxhall Gardens On Wednesday and Friday mornings, in the assize week; and a concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Leader of the Band, Mr. Hindmarsh Principal Second Violin, Mr. Hewitt. Both from London. The Vocal Parts by Miss Williams, (from the Theatre Royal, Bath, being her first Appearance here) And Miss Harvey. Admittance One Shilling, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate included. - The Concert to begin at Half past Eleven O'Clock. Bastile. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, in the Assize Week, The Garden and Pavilion Will be Elegantly illuminated, And a concert Of Vocal and Instrumental Music. First Violin, Mr. Hindmarsh-Principal Second, Mr. Hewitt. The Vocal Parts by Miss Williams, Mr. Keymer, and Miss Harvey. Several Favorite Songs in Character each Evening. Also, a New Pantomime. Never performed here, called, The Necromancer; Or, Harlequin du Bois. Harlequin, by a Gentleman. - Clown, by Signior Martinelli. - And Colombine, Mrs. Martinelli. In the course of the Pantomime, the following interesting Scenes will be exhibited: The Triumph of Liberty; or, Releasement, from the Bastile. Being a Picturesque View of the Outside of the Bastile, and Drawbridge-Inside of the Bastile-The various Instruments of Torture-Gloomy Cells-Skeletons-Wretched Victims chained in a variety of Postures, and liberated by the brave Henry Henry du Bois. The Whole of the Scenery painted on purpose by Mr. M. H. Keymer. The Machinery by Signior Pietro Martinelli. The whole to conclude with brilliant illuminations. With a Variety of Mechanical Movements, the Designs quite new, By Signior Martinelli. The Proprietor begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norwich, and its Vicinity, that he has lately built a New Commodious Room, and erected an Orchestra and Large Stage after the manner of the Royal Circus, with a complete set of new scenery, in a superior stile of theatrical elegance to any thing of the kind introduced in a public garden on this side the metropolis, by which improvement, 500 persons may be accommodated in the Rotunda more than in the former state Admittance on Tuesday (being the first Opening of the New Orchestra and Stage) and on Wednesday and Friday Evenings, One Shilling. - On Thursday and Saturday Evenings, One Shilling, Sixpence to be returned in Liquor. Tickets of each Performance to be had of the Printers of the Norwich Papers, and at the Gardens. N. B. Both the Greens will have temporary seats, for the accommodation of those who prefer sitting in the Garden. - - The Concert each evening will begin at Half past seven O'Clock. - A capital Collection of Natural Curiosities to be sold cheap, and will be open for the Inspection of the Curious on Friday Morning.
Keymer, M. H.Date: 1790?]- Books
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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.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1782]- Pictures
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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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By authority of the Lord chamberlain, Lyceum, Strand. Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Evening, during Lent only, Will be presented, (in Three Parts,) Mr. Reeve's new entertainment, with additions, called, Mirth's Museum, or The Country Club: Consisting of Introductory readings and recitals, With original songs. The music, entirely New, by Mr. Reeve. The recitals by Mr. J. Wewitzer: Vocal Parts by Mr. Gray, Mr. Masters, Mrs. Iliff, and Mrs. Reeve. In Part I. will be introduced, among others, the following Subjects: Exordium-Humanity-a Tar's Gratitude-Charity-a Seaman's Preface to heaving off a Stave-Hibernian Remarks on Bull-Making, &c. &c. - and the following new songs: Exordium Ingratitude, or the Captive The Lavender Girl The Vestry Dinner Messmates at Sea, and The Antiquity of Bulls, or Paddy's Origin Bonny Wully End of Part I. the Celebrated overture to Oscar and Malvina, In which Mr. Courtenay will perform on The Union Pipes, Accompanied on the Harp by Mr. Wieppart. Part II. A Digression-Theatrical Hint-Matrimonial Congratulations-Extraneous Conversation-Introduction of a Market Girl-Bacchanalian Apology, &c. and the following new songs: Knowing Joe, and the Shew-Folk Goddess of the Silver Stream The Pedlar The Market Lass and The Huntsman's Rhapsody End of the Second, and in the Course of the Third Part. Several favourite Airs by Messrs. Courtenay & Wieppart. Part III. Digressive Hints on Love and Affection-Nautic Friendship-Loyalty, &c. &c. and the following new songs: My Journey is Love I never will Marry Ben Block, or the Sailor's Friend The Knife Grinder Finale, Song, and Chorus May Loyalty Flourish for ever Boxes, 4s. - Pit, 2s. 6d. - Gallery, 1s. 6d. The Doors to be opened at Half past Six O'Clock, and the Performance to begin at Half past Seven, precisely. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Lyceum, every Day. - Mr. Lingham, the Proprietor, begs Leave to assure the Public, that the Lyceum is elegantly fitted up for their Reception, with New Decorations, &c. &c. and, studious to please, every Endeavour will be exerted on his Part to merit Patronage and Support - Books of the songs to be had at the Lyceum.
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This day is published, In 37 weekly numbers, at six-pence Each, Or neatly Bound in Calf for 1l. 8s, Shakespeare's Works, With Notes and Illustrations, Embellished with Plates, by the best Artists. A few Copies are printed on Royal Paper, with Two elegant Plates, At One Shilling each. Forming Eight handsome Volumes. N. B. The Poems, being the Ninth Vol. may be had on either Paper, to match. (late Bell's) now Published by J. Barker, at the Dramatic Repository Russell-Court, Drury-Lane. Also, The British Theatre, Containing near 400 Plays, in the same elegant Manner; 60 of the most celebrated form 12 handsome Vols. with 72 fine Plates, neatly bound in Calf, 2l. 0s. in plain Binding, 1l. 16s. Or may be selected and bound as Fancy directs. A Capital Likeness of Mrs. Siddons, price 1s. The Sicilian Romance, or Apparition of the Cliffs, an Opera, by H. Siddons, 1s The Romp, with an elegant Frontispiece of Mrs. Jordan, 1s Double Disguise, with a Frontispiece of Mrs. Crouch, as Emily, 1s Deaf Lover, by Pilon, 1s The Quaker, a Comic Opera, 1s The Fool, a Farce, by Capt. E. Topham, 1s The Apparition, a Musical Romance, in Two Acts, by J. C. Cross, 1s Britain's Glory, or a Trip to Portsmouth, a Musical Entertainment, as performed at the Theatre Royal in the Haymarket, 1s Henry IId. or Fall of Rosamond, a Tragedy, by Thomas Hull, Esq. with fine Historical Vignette, 1s 6d Sword of Peace, or a Voyage of Love, a Comedy, 1s 6d As above, the Public, and the Trade, may be supplied with all Dramatic Performances in Print, he having lately purchased Bell's Plays (of the Assignees) in Addition to his former large Collection. - All the New Performances, as they come out, will be constantly added---- The Greatest Variety of early editions.
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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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An anthem (to be performed preceding the sermon) before the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, Aldermen & Corporation of the City of London, and the Honble Artillery Company, on Thursday the 29th of November, 1798, at St. Paul's Cathedral, being the day appointed for a general thanksgiving, for the late glorious victory obtained by His Majesty's ships of war, under the command of Rear-Admiral Lord Nelson of the Nile, over the French fleet, and other recent successes of His Majesty's forces. The music selected from the works of George Frederick Handel, Esq. by the Rev. Weldon Champness, M.A. Sub-Dean. Thomas Attwood, Esq. organist. Chorus. Who is like unto Thee, O Lord, among the Gods? Who is like Thee, glorious in Holiness; fearful in Praises; doing Wonders! Thou stretchedst out thy Right Hand. Thy Right Hand, O Lord, is become glorious in Power: Thy Right Hand, O Lord, hath dashed in Pieces the Enemy. And in the Greatness of thine Excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee. Duett. - Mr. Page and Mr. Revnolds. The Lord is a Man of War; Lord is his Name. - Pharoah's Chariots, and his Host, hath he cast into the Sea; his chosen Captains also are drowned in the Red Sea. Solo. - Master Suett. Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously. Chorus. The Lord shall Reign for ever and ever. Solo. The Horse and his Rider hath he thrown into the Sea. Chorus. The Lord shall Reign for ever and ever, for he hath triumphed gloriously. - The Horse and his Rider hath he thrown into the Sea.
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For three nights only and positively no longer. By permission of the Right Worshipful the Vice-Chancellor, and the Worshipful the Mayor of Cambridge. This present Evening Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th, and Saturday the 16th instant. In the Concert Room, at the Black Bear Inn, 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 Sieur with heart-felt Gratitude, returns his most grateful Acknowledgements to the Nobility and Gentry of the University and Town of Cambridge, for the liberal Encouragement he has experienced; and he feels himself peculiarly happy, that his Attempts to please have given Satisfaction. The Philosophical, Mathematical, and Mechanical Amusements, And the Astonishing, Wonderful, Surprising, and Unparallelled Deceptions & 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 to render the Evening's Entertainment as captivating as possible, the Whole will conclude with his Astonishing Exhibition of A Roasted Leg of Mutton. He will likewise fry a Pancake in any Gentleman's Hat over a Candle. An Inimitable Italian Egg Bag. The Enchanted Lemon, &c. &c. He will also play at several Games of Cards and engage to win. The Doors will be opened at 7 O'Clock, and begin precisely at half after 7. Tickets to be had of Sieur Rea, at the Red Bull, at the Black Bear, and at the Printing Office, Corner of Green-Street, at Two Shillings each. - Back Seats 1s. - The Performance will conclude by Nine O'Clock A Fire in the Room. - Music will attend.
Rea, Sieur (John).Date: 1793?]- Books
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For the benefit of Mr. Hindmarsh and Miss Williams, (and positively the Last Time of their Performing here). Keymer's Pavilion & Vauxhall Gardens On Wednesday, August 4th, will be illuminated, and a concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Leader of the Band, Mr. Hindmarsh, from London. Principal Second Violin, Mr. R. Sharp. The Vocal Parts by Miss Williams, (from the Theatre Royal, Bath) Mr. Keymer and Miss Harvey. In the course of the concert. A solo concerto Violin-Mr. Hindmarsh. Songs for the evening. ̀̀golden Treasures''-̀̀the Tuneful Lark,'' and a New Favorite Rondo, (composed by Mr. Hindmarsh) by Miss Williams. Comic Song-̀̀and never want a pretty Girl when I am by,'' (as sung by Mrs. Powell, in the Highland Reel) in Character, by Miss Harvey. (by Desire)-The Greenwich Pensioner, in Character-Mr. Keymer. Bastile. Also, a New Pantomime. As Performed here, in the Assize week, called, The Necromancer; Or, Harlequin Du Bois. Harlequin, by a Gentleman. - Clown, by Signior Martinelli. - And Colombine, Mrs. Martinelli. In the course of the Pantomime, the following interesting Scenes will be exhibited: The Triumph of Liberty; or, Releasement, from the Bastile. Being a Picturesque View of the Outside of the Bastile, and Drawbridge-Inside of the Bastile-The various Instruments of Torture-Gloomy Cells-Skeletons-Wretched Victims chained in a variety of Postures, and liberated by the brave Henry Du Bois. The Whole of the Scenery painted on purpose by Mr. M. H. Keymer. The Machinery by Signior Pietro Martinelli. The much admired skeleton scene, In the Italian Style will be introduced. The whole to conclude with brilliant illuminations. With a Variety of Mechanical Movements, the Designs quite new, By Signior Martinelli. The Proprietor begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norwich and its Vicinity, that he has lately built a New Commodious Room, and erected an Orchestra and Large Stage after the manner of the Royal Circus, with a complete set of new scenery, in a superior stile of theatrical elegance to any thing of the kind introduced in a public garden on this side the metropolis, by which improvement, 500 persons may be accommodated in the Rotunda more than in the former state Admittance One Shilling. Tickets of the Performance to be had of the Printers of the Norwich Papers, and at the Gardens. - The Concert will begin at Half past seven O'Clock. - A capital Collection of natural curiosities to be sold cheap.
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By command of the King of Kings, (a) and at the desire of all who love his appearing, (b) at the Theatre of the universe, (c) on the eve of time, (d) will be performed, The great assize, or day of judgment. (e) The Scenery, which is now actually preparing, will not only surpass every Thing that has yet been seen, but will infinitely exceed the utmost Stretch of human Conception (f). There will be a just Representation of all the Inhabitants of the World, in their various and proper Colours; and their Customs and Manners will be so exactly and so minutely delineated, that the most secret Thought will be discovered (g). For God shall bring every Work into Judgment, with every secret Thing, whether it be Good, or whether it be evil. Eccles. xii. This Theatre will be laid out after a new Plan, and will consist of Pit and Gallery only; and, contrary to all others, the Gallery is fitted up for the Reception of the People of high (or heavenly) Birth (h), and the Pit for those of low (or earthly) Rank (i). - N. B. The Gallery is very spacious (k), and the Pit without Bottom (l). To prevent Inconvenience, there are separate Doors for admitting the Company; and they are so different, that none can mistake that are not wilfully blind. The Door which opens into the Gallery is very narrow, and the Steps up to it are somewhat difficult; for which Reason there are seldom many People about it (m). But the Door that gives Entrance into the Pit is very wide, and very commodious; which causes such Numbers to flock to it, that it is generally crowded (n). - N. B. The strait Door leads towards the Right-Hand, and the broad one to the Left (o). It will be in vain for one in a tinsel'd Coat and borrowed Language to personate one of high Birth, in order to get Admittance into the upper Places (p); for there is One of wonderful and deep Penetration, who will search and examine every individual (q); and all who cannot pronounce Shibboleth (r) in the Language of Canaan (s), or has not received a white Stone and new Name (l), or cannot prove a clear Title to a certain Portion of the Land of Promise (u), must be turned in at the left Door (w). The Principal Performers Are described in 1 Thess. iv. 16. - 2 Thess. i. 7, 8, 9. - Matt. xxiv. 30, 31. - xxv. 31, 32. - Daniel vii, 9, 10. - Jude 14. 15. - Rev. xx. 12 to 15, &c. But as there are some People much better acquainted with the Contents of a Play-Bill than the Word of God, it may not be amiss to transcribe a Verse or two for their Perusal. ̀̀the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven with his mighty Angels, in flaming Fire, taking Vengeance on them that obey not the Gospel,'' but ̀̀to be glorified in his Saints. A fiery Stream issued and came forth from before him: A thousand thousands ministred unto him, and ten thousand Times ten thousand stood before him: The Judgment was set, and the Books were opened; and whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the Lake of Fire.'' Act First of this Grand and Solemn Piece Will be opened by an Arch-Angel, with the Trump of God (x). For the Trumpet shall sound, and the Dead shall be raised. 1 Cor. xv. 52. Act Second Will be a Procession of Saints in White (y), with Golden Harps, accompanied with Shouts of Joy, and Songs of Praise (z). Act Third Will be an Assemblage of all the Unregenerate (a). The Music will consist chiefly of Cries (b), accompanied with Weeping, Wailing, Mourning, Lamentation, and Woe (c). To conclude with an Oration by the Son of God. It is written in the 25th of Matthew, from the 34th Verse to the End of the Chapter; but for the Sake of those who seldom read the Scriptures, I shall here transcribe two Verses: ̀̀then shall the King say to them on his Right-Hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World: Then shall he say also unto them on the Left-Hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting Fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.'' After which the Curtain will drop, Then, O to tell! John v. 28, 29. - - Some raised on high, and others dom'd to Hell! Rev. v. 8, 9. - xiv. 3, 4. - - These praise the Lamb, and sing redeeming Love, Luke xvi. 22, 23. - - Lodg'd in his Bosom, all his Goodness prove:-xix. 14, 27. - - While those who trumpled under-foot his Grace Matt. xxv. 30. - 2 Thess. i. 9. - Are banish'd now for ever from his Face; Luke xvi. 26. - - Divided thus, a Gulph is fix'd between, Matt. xxv. 46. - - And (everlasting) closes up the Scene. Thus will I do unto thee, O Israel; and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. Amos iv. 12. Tickets for the Pit, at the easy Purchase of following the vain Pomps and Vanities of the fashionable World, and the Desires and Amusements of the Flesh (d): To be had at every Flesh-Pleasing Assembly. If ye live after the Flesh ye shall die. Rom. viii. 13. Tickets for the Gallery at no less Rate than being converted (e), Forsaking all (f). Denying Self, taking up the Cross (g) and following Christ in the Regeneration (h): To be had no where but in the Word of God, and where that Word appoints. He that hath Ears to hear let him hear. And be not deceived: God is not mocked. For whatsoever a Man soweth, that shall he also reap. - Matt. xi. 15. - Gal. vi. 7. N. B. No Money will be taken at the Door (i), nor will any Tickets give Admittance into the Gallery, but those sealed by the Holy Ghost (k), with Immanuel's Signet (l). Watch therefore; be ye also ready; for in such an Hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh. Matt. xxiv. 42, 44.
Hill, Rowland, 1744-1833.Date: [1774]- Books
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Extraordinary new performance. - Mr. Astley having prevailed on Mr. Handy to continue in London a few Nights longer, his Troop, consisting of Seventeen Equestrian Capital Performers, assisted by two celebrated young ladies, will appear at the Amphitheatre of Arts, Astley's, Westminster-Bridge. Particularly This present Wednesday, the 13th; Thursday, the 14th; Friday the 15th; and Saturday, the 16th of July; 1796, Tight-Rope Dancing, By the celebrated Miss Marian, and Sig. Saxoni, Who will play on the Violin, display Two Flags, and leap over a Garter, Ten Feet high, with other surprising Manoeuvres. A Comic Musical Piece, called, Jerry Sneak in his Glory; Or, The Humours of Garrat Election. Jerry Sneak, Mr. Johannot; Bruin, Mr. Fox; Adjutant, Mr. Whitmore; Major Sturgeon, Mr. Connell; and Mrs. Sneak, Mrs. Davis. Miss Marian will, in a surprising Manner, Stand on her Head On Jacob's Ladder, surrounded with Fire orks, At which Time the Ladder will fall to Pieces, and leave her on her Head on one Side, 11 Feet high. A comic, pantomimical Dance (composed by Mr. West) with Scenery analogous to the same, called, Cymon and Iphigenia. Principal Dancers Mr. West, and Mrs. Mercerot, assisted by Twelve Figurants. The Infant Rossignol [will] imitate the Notes of various Birds, and also accompany the Band on a Dumb violin. The Little Pony, only 30 Inches high, Will go through his wonderful Performances. Thirty-Five new Acts of Horsemanship, By Mr. Astley's, and Mr. Handy's unequalled Horsemen. A trail of skill, by twenty Horsemen, and two surprising females. Ground and Lofty Tumbling, by both troops. Particularly Master Robinson, a Child only three Years old, will astonish every Beholder. In the Intervals will be introduced the admired Pony Races.
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Royal Society of Musicians. Under the patronage, and by command of their Majesties, And under the direction of The Earl of Exeter, Honorary President. The Earl of Sandwich, The Earl of Uxbridge, Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart. and Sir Richard Jebb, Bart. Honorary Vice-Presidents. Will be performed, in Westminster-Abbey, The following selections of sacred music, from Handel's works. On Thursday, June 2d, 1785, Part I. Overture in Esther. Dettingen Te Deum. Part II. Second Hautboy Concerto. Song. Pious Orgies, (judas Macchaboeus.) Select Parts of the Funeral Anthem. Chorus. How excellent is thy Name, O Lord (saul) Part III. Anthem. O come let us sing unto the Lord. Fourth Hautboy Concerto. Coronation Anthem. My Heart is inditing. On Monday, June 6th, Part I. Overture in Joseph. Song. Total Eclipse, Chorus. O first created Beam, Jubilate. (samson) Part II. Fifth Grand Concerto. Song. He was Eyes to the Blind. Anthem. As pants the Hart. Chorus. The Lord shall reign, (israel in Egypt.) Part III. Fifth Hautboy Concerto. Song. Shall I in Mamre's fertile Plain, (joshua.) Chorus. For all these Mercies. Recitative. O clap your Hands together; and Song. O give Thanks. Chorus. Ye Sons of Israel, (joshua.) Coronation Anthem. Zadock the Priest. And on Wednesday, June the 8th, The Sacred Oratorio of The Messiah. The Band will be as numerous, and the Performances on the same Grand Scale as they were last Year, at the Commemoration of Handel. The Profits arising from the several Performances, will be applied to the Fund for Decayed Musicians, the Westminster Hospital, and St. George's Hospital. - Tickets, at One Guinea for each of the Performances, will be delivered on Monday, the 2d, Wednesday the 4th, and Friday the 6th of May, at the St. Alban's-Tavern, St. Alban's-Street, Pall-Mall; and will continue to be delivered, at the same Place, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of every Week, 'till the Time of Performance, from Ten in the Morning, to Six in the Evening. It is requested, that those who mean to honor this Celebrity with their Attendance, will be as early in their Application for Tickets, as they conveniently can, as it is intended to stop the Delivery of Tickets, when a sufficient Number has been disposed of, to fill the Places allotted for the Company; for it is proposed, to prevent Confusion, that this Year there shall be no Distinction of Places between Subscribers and Non-Subscribers.
Royal Society of Musicians (Great Britain)Date: [1785]- Archives and manuscripts
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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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The history and art of printing. In two parts. Part I. containing I. A Concise History of the Art from its Invention to the present Time; with the several Charters granted to the Company of Stationers. II. Specimens of Printing Types of all Sizes, and various Languages, Music Types, Flowers and Ornaments. Part II. treating of I. The necessary Materials made use of in a Printing Office-Of the different Pounts of Letter, their Properties, Size, and Application; with Tables to shew the Difference there is between the several Bodies of Letter, and how one gets in or drives out more than another. - Of Points, Quadrate, Spaces, Rules, Braces, Quotations, Flowers, &c. &c. II. Of Printing Presses, their Construction and Use particulars described, with a Drawing of a Press, and of its several Parts, cut in Wood. III. Of Wetting Paper, Knocking up Balls, Pulling, Printing different Colours, and other necessary Rules and Directions for the Pressman. IV. Or the Compositor's Business, viz. Dressing of Chaces, Composing, Spacing, Tying up Pages, Imposing, &c. with a great Variety of Examples and useful Tables. V. Of Correctors and Correcting, with Directions to Authors how to mark Corrections in their Proof Sheets. VI. Of Casting off Copy. Vii. Alphabets and Characters of various Languages and Sciences. Viii. Of the Business requisite to be done in the Warehouse, and the Duty of the Warehouseman. IX. An Explanation of Technical Terms used in Printing. The Whole forming a more intelligible and complete Introduction to the Art of Printing than has been hitherto attempted, and containing a great Variety of Instructions and Examples that are not to be found in any other Performance. By P. Luckombe, M. T. A.
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