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NYJ-N.768.025
28 Jan 1768:21 (1308)
New-York, 25th January, 1768. To the printer, Sir, I little
thought to have troubled you or the public, on the subject
of the play-house, for I never imagined that it could have
been so long supported,. . . [18 lines] Some pretend that
good moral instructions are to be learned at a play,--I wish
they would give us a list of these plays, for our actors
don't seem to hit upon them; I wonder what father would
recommend any comedy that has yet been acted, to his
daughter for instruction or imitation; intrigue, cuckoldom,
and imposing on parents and guardians are the main plots--
But I shall conclude with summing up some of the evils that
this nusance is productive of among us.--1st, Cash for a
play ticket,--2d, Expences in dressing.--3d, The modest ear
is familarized to obscene discourse.--4th, Promotes a taste
for dissipation, or gadding, already too prevalent among the
young folks.--5th, it is a rendevous for many people to
adjourn to the tavern.--6th, The mind, with all these
accumulated expences is turned from charitable purposes.
Farewell. R.S.
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