Citation - Pennsylvania Gazette-Philadelphia: 1731.03.18

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Index Entry Masque, in London, performed at court by Rich's company in gardens at Kew 
Location London 
Citation
PG-P.731.011
11-18 Mar 1731:31 (122)
London, Octob. 24. . . Last Thursday being the anniversary
of the Prince Royal's birth-day, a masque was prepared at
his Royal Highness's command on that occasion, by Mr. Rich,
and performed by his company in his Royal Highness's Gardens
at Kew, which were illuminated with above 1000 lamps,
disposed in a very elegant manner.  At the conclusion of the
masque, several pieces of fireworks were play'd off on Kew-
green.  Their Royal Highnesses were pleased to express their
satisfaction at this entertainment.


Generic Title Pennsylvania Gazette-Philadelphia 
Date 1731.03.18 
Publisher Franklin, B., and H. Meredith 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1731 
Bibliography B0034852
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