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NYM(G.774.019
7 Mar 1774:33 (1167)
Will be exhibited at Hampden-Hall, near the upper barracks,
a variety of performances on the Slack-Wire, also a great
variety on the Slack-Rope, by the celebrated Messrs.
Johnston and Brenon, just arrived from England, well known
there for their abilities on the same. They propose to
perform on Wednesday next, being the 9th of March. . . [12
proposals follow, including] Balance a French horn on the
wire, and play a tune on it at the same time. . . Beat the
side drum in full swing on the wire. . . Mr. Johnston
exhibits on the Slack-Rope, in a manner so peculiar, that he
has challenged any person in Europe to exceed him; a detail
of his different feats on the same would be too long for an
advertisement. The doors to be opened at five, and the
performance to begin precisely at six o'clock. Tickets to
be had of Mr. Ryan, in Broadway, Mr. Cairns, near Peck's-
Slip, of the printer hereof, and at the place of
performance. To prevent confusion at the door, no person
can be admitted without a ticket.
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