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NYJ-N.767.027
12 Mar 1767:23 (1262)
For the benefit of the poor, on Thursday next, the 19th
inst. in a commodious room, which is now fitted up in
theatrical manner, for the accommodation of ladies and
gentlemen, at the sign of the Orange tree, on Golden-Hill,--
-will be presented the noted Bayly's performances, by
dexterity of hand, with a variety of curious balances, by
the noted Hymes, lately arrived from Saddler's-Wells; with
the facetious humours of Mr. Punch, his family, and company
of artificial commedians three feet high; a view of the sea,
with ships, mermaids, fish, sea monsters, etc. which is
allowed the most natural curiosity of the kind ever seen;
and a court of twenty-five figures, or assembly of maids and
bachelors.
Boxes 4s.--Front seats 3s.--Second seats 2s.--Back seats
1s.--for children. N.B. They continue their performances
every evening, Sundays excepted. Any set company may have a
private performance at two o'clock, any day, on giving four
hours notice.
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