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BNL.770.042
17 May 1770:23 (3476 Supplement)
London, March 24. Last Thursday in the afternoon, between
six and seven o'clock a cavalcade of about fourteen coaches,
preceded by a band of music, with colours flying, and about
twenty-six persons on horseback, with blue cockades in their
hats, said to be Middlesex Freeholders, from the Thatched-
House Tavern in St. James's street came thro' Temple-bar,
and marched on to dine with the Lord-Mayor at the Mansion-
house; . . . [column-long description of setting,
entertainment, and attendees, with the following musical
items]
Among other loyal and patriotic toasts the following, after
silence for each was proclaimed by sound of trumpet, were
drank; and the pieces of musick performed with the utmost
elegance and approbation.
. . . [2 toasts] Coronation Anthem by Mr. Handel
. . . [3 toasts] Grand Martial Piece by Mr. Rush.
. . . [3 toasts] Full piece by Mr. Rush.
. . . [2 toasts] Overture by Mr. Handel.
. . . [4 toasts] Full piece by Mr. Rush.
While the truly noble company were at dinner, they were
serenaded by the most excellent band of music which could be
procured in this Kingdom, and which was conducted by Mr.
Rush. In a word, it was universally allowed to exceed every
thing of the kind ever given by a private gentleman in this
Kingdom.
The following is a list of the noblemen and gentlemen
present: . . .
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