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Positively the last night By Permission of the Rev. the Vice-Chancellor and the Worshipful the Mayor. Mr. Kean having been particularly desired by several Gentlemen of the University to give his Lounge for One Evening more, takes the liberty of informing them, and the University at large, that he purposes giving it this Evening, Monday, December 13, 1790, At the Town Hall, Mr. Kean, From the Theatres Royal Drury Lane, Covent Garden, Hay Market, Bath, Bristol, &c. and an Honorary Member of the Anacreontic Society, London, who has distinguished himself in the most eminent Manner in that convivial and elegant Circle, and before His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, at Brighton, In three parts, will give his Evening Lounge; consisting of Imitations, Theatrical and Senatorial. Part I. Shift's introduction to Sir Wm. Wealthy, from the Minor. Friar Laurence - - - - - Mr. Hull Romeo - - - - - - - - - Mr. Wroughton Iago - - - - - - - - - The late Mr. Henderson Reparation - - - - - - - Messrs. Lee Lewis & Banister, jun. Piere - - - - - - - - - Mr. Bensley And Crochet and Quaver, a Delineation of two eminent Music Venders in London, with Additons; After which Mr. Kean will give a favourite Irish Song, called Paddy Bull's Expedition. Part II. Harlequin's Invasion - - - Mr. Waldron Romeo - - - - - - - - - Mr. Holman Bon Ton - - - - - - - - Mr. King Robin, in the Waterman - - - Mr. Lamash Alexander the Great - - Late Mr. Barry And Smirk, after the Manner of a well-known Auctioneer in London. Part III. Admirl Bnbow (a Song) - - - After the Manner of a Common Sailor. Hamlet - - - - - - - - Mr. Kemble Grave Digger - - - - - - Mr. Quick Charles, in the School for Scandal, Messrs. Smith and Kemble The Author - - - - - - The late Mr. Foote Richard Coeur de Lion - - Mr. Banister, sen. In the Course of the Evening Mr. Kean will give an Imitation of George Saville Carey, In his Dialogue between Foote and Weston. To conclude with a Senatorial Dialogue Between Two Luminaries of St. Stephen's Chapel. To begin at Eight O'Clock precisely. - Admittance, Two Shillings.
Kean, Moses, -1792.Date: 1790]- Books
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Mr. Lloyd, Merchant, at the Corner of Nassau-Street and King's-Street, St. Anns, doth and will continue to sell the following French and other Wines, viz. l. s. d. Burgundy, per Dozen - - - - - 1 18 0 Chateau Margeau Claret, per Dozen - 1 17 0 Letour Claret, per Dozen - - - - 1 17 0 Muscate White Wine, per Dozen - - 1 10 0 Bourdeaux Claret, per Dozen - - - 1 10 0 Vidona Madeira from the West Indies, per Dozen - - - - - - 0 18 0 Red Port, per Gallon - - - - - 0 05 6 Mountain, per Gallon - - - - 0 04 8 White Lisbon, per Gallon - - - - 0 05 0 Sherry, per Gallon - - - - - 0 05 6 Old Palm Sack, per Gallon - - - - 0 08 0 Annadea, per Gallon - - - - - 0 05 0 Canary, per Gallon - - - - - 0 06 0 White Port, per Gallon - - - - 0 04 8 At the above Prices, for Ready-Money only; Casks, Bottles and Hampers always ready, to be paid for or returned.
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Tea, coffee and chocolate, At T. Boot's Warehouse, No. 212, in Piccadilly, the Corner of Eagle-Street; Where the Nobility, Gentry, and others, may be supplied with some fine fresh Teas, Coffee and Chocolate, on the most reasonable Terms, for Ready Money only. He further begs Leave to inform them, although the undermentioned Prices may appear considerably cheaper than the usual Charges of like Commodities, yet he will warrant every Article sold at his Warehouse to be of the best Sort, and Nowise damaged nor adulterated in Order to reduce the Prices. s. d. Green Tea, 5s. 6d. to - 6 0 Ditto, much better - 6 6 Speckled-Leaf ditto - 7 0 Best ditto - - 8 0 Good Bloom, 8s. to - 8 6 Hyson Tea - - 9 6 Very good ditto - 10 0 Fine ditto, 10s 6d to - 11 0 Very fine ditto - 12 0 Superfine ditto, 14s to - 16 0 Jamaica Coffee - 3 4 Best Barbadoes ditto - 4 6 Turkey ditto - 6 0 s. d. Bohea Tea - 4 4 Best ditto - 4 8 Congou-Leaf - 5 0 Good Congou - 6 0 Best ditto - 6 6 Souchong - 7 0 Good ditto - - 8 0 Fine Pekoe, 8s. 6d. to - 9 0 Superfine Souchong, 10s to - 11 0 Chocolate - 3 6 Best Plain ditto - 4 4 Sir Hans Sloane's Chocolate - 5 0 Best Cocoa Shells - 2 0 N. B. Best Padre Souchong at 11s. which is usually sold for 12s. - Hyson at 10s. 6d. usually sold for 12s. Any Person purchasing 3 lb. of Tea, or upwards, will have an Allowance.
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Tea warehouse, Henry Harris, No. 152, Oxford Street, Corner of Vere-Street, opposite Bond-Street; Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, that in Consequence of Teas selling at the last East-India Company's sale, much cheaper than at any former Sale; he has Bought a large Assortment of the finest Rough Flavoured Teas, which he is now selling, Wholesale and Retail, at the following reduced Prices, viz. Black Teas. S. D. Best Bohea - - - 2 0 Good Congon - - - 3 6 Very good ditto - - 4 0 Good Souchong - - 5 0 Fine Souchong - - - 6 0 Very fine ditto - - 7 0 Superfine ditto - - 8 0 Green Teas S. D. Green Tea, 3s. 4d. and 3 6 Fine Singlo ditto - - 4 0 Fine Bloom - - - - 5 0 Hyson - - - - - 5 6 Good ditto - - - - 6 0 Very good ditto - - 7 0 Fine ditto - - - - 8 0 Superfine ditto - - 10 0 Fine Gunpowder - - 11 0 Superfine ditto - - 12 0 Coffee and Chocolate S. D. Coffee - - - - - 2 8 Good ditto - - - - 3 0 Fine ditto - - - - 4 0 Turkey Coffee from 5 to ... 0 Good Chocolate - - 3 0 Best plain ditto - - - 4 0 Sir Hans Sloan's 4s 6d to 5 6 White's neat unadulterated Cocoa (so justly recommended by most Gentlemen of the Faculty). Genuine Tapioca, so Beneficial for weak Constitutions. Likewise fine Fruit of all Sorts. N. B. A large Assortment of Sugars at reduced Prices.
Harris, Henry, active 18th century.Date: [1792?]- Books
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The second night. Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, This present Friday, March 14. 1794, Will be Performed, a grand selection of sacred music From the Works of Handel. Part I. And Coronation Anthem. ̀̀god save the King.'' Air. - ̀̀he layeth the Beams'' Etius. Air. - ̀̀o had I Jubal's Lyre'' - Joshua Air-̀̀let me wander.'' - L'allegro. Chorus. - ̀̀gird on thy sword.'' Saul. Recit. Accd. - ̀̀deeper and Deeper.'' Air. - ̀̀waft her Angels.'' Jeptha. Air. - ̀̀let the bright Seraphim'' Samson. Accompanied on the Trumpet by Mr. Hyde Chorus. - ̀̀for unto us'' Messiah. Part II. Introduction and Chorus. ̀̀ye sons of Israel.'' - Joshua. Air. - ̀̀why do the Nations?'' - Messiah. Air. - ̀̀what tho' I trace.'' Solomon. Chorus. - ̀̀welcome! Welcome! Saul. Cantata. - Mad Bess, - Purcel Concerto Violin, Mr. Giornovichi Air. - Pleasure my former ways, Time and Truth. Air. - ̀̀o magnify the Lord'' Air. - ̀̀tears such as tender Fathers.'' Deborah. Grand Chorus. - ̀̀hallelujah for the Lord.'' Messiah. Part III. Air. - ̀̀lord remember David.'' Sosarmes. Air. - ̀̀heart thou seat of soft delight'' - Acis and Galarea Chorus. - ̀̀he gave them hailstones.'' - - Israel in Egypt. Air. - ̀why does the God of Israel sleep,'' Chorus, and March -̀̀see the conquering Hero.'' - Judas Mac. Air. - ̀̀angels ever bright and fair.'' - - Thodora. Air. - ̀̀sing ye to the Lord.'' Double Chorus. - ̀̀the Horse and his Rider.'' - - Israel in Egypt. Directors of the Oratorios, Mr. Linley, and Mr. Storace. The Principal vocal performers Mr. Harrison, Mr. Meredith, of Liverpool, (being his Second Appearance in London) Master Welsh, Mr. Dignum, Mr. Miller, (being his First Performance in Public) Mr. Kelly. Signora Storace, Miss Leake, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Crouch. In Part II. a Concerto on the Violin by Mr. Giornovichi. (being his Second Publick Performance.) Amongst the Principal Instrumental Performers are Messrs. Ashe, W. Parke, Parkinson, Mason, Hyde, Flacks, Ashbridge, Ely, &c. Leader of the Band Mr. Shaw. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gall. 2s. Upper Gall. 1s. No Money to be returned. Books of the performance to be had at the Theatre.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1794]