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MG-A(G.770.017
7 Jun 1770:2993,3001 (1291)
London, April 6. Yesterday a grand entertainment was given
by the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion-House, at which were
present, a great number of the nobility and gentry of the
minority of both houses of Parliament;
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the grand Egyptian Hall was illuminated with an elegance
surpassing all description; 600 dishes were served up; the
whole service on plate, and every thing in the most grand
and elegant taste. The company were entertained at dinner by
the most elegant Band of Music that could be procured in the
Kingdom, consisting of a number of select pieces prepared
for the occasion, and conducted by Mr. Rush.
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a number of patriotic toasts were drank, before each of
which silence was proclaimed, by sound of trumpet, and in
the intervals between them an elegant piece of music was
performed. Besides the company at dinner, about 700 persons
attended at the Lady Mayoress's Ball, which was opened with
her by the Duke of Devonshire about 10 o'clock, and
continued 'til near 5 in the morning;
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