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NYJ-N.767.056
30 Apr 1767:43 (1269)
For the benefit of Mr. Bayly, this present evening, and on
the 5th of May, will be presented, his uncommon performances
by dexterity of hand, and grand medley of entertainments.--
When besides his usual, he will exhibit several others never
attempted before, particularly he will raise an apple-tree
by fire, which will bud, blossom, and bear fruit, in
presence of all the company. Mr. Punch begs leave to inform
the ladies and gentlemen, that by him, his merry family, and
company of comedians, will be presented several drolls,
burlettas, etc. etc.
Particularly a new farce, call'd,
The enchanted Lady of the Grove.
With a curious view of the sea, in which are seen several
ships engaging, fish, sea monsters, etc. etc. swimming: and
the men of war taking the island of Goree.
End of Part the First, will be a grotesque interlude of
dancing, call'd
The Drunken Peasant.
The peasant, by Mr. Tea. Clown, by Mr. Bayly. End of Part
the Second, a pantomine entertainment, call'd Harlequin's
Escape. Pantaloon, by a gentleman. Spaniard, by Mr. Bayly.
Harlequin, by a gentleman. Clown, by Mr. Tea. End of Part
the Third. Harlequin and Miller. Miller, by Mr. Bayly.
Harlequin, by Mr. Tea.
Ladies and gentlemen may be assured the strictest regularity
will be observed, as Mr. Bayly has taken care to remove
every obstacle that might tend to interrupt the company, or,
the performance. Boxes 4s.--Front seats 3s.--Second seats
2.--The door to be opened at 5, and begin at 7 o'clock.--
Tickets to be had only of Mr. Bayly, and at the place of
performance. Vivant Rex Et Regina. To conclude with a
hornpipe, by Mr. Tea. If Tuesday evening proves bad
weather, it will be postponed till next evening. The
Thursday following will be for the benefit of Mr. Tea. On
the Tuesday following, for the benefit of the poor. Mr.
Bayly begs leave to inform those ladies and gentlemen, that
please to honour him with their company, that he continues
his performances every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday evenings; for a fortnight longer. Different
performances every evening, and good musick.
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