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PG-P.754.133
14 Nov 1754:22,23 (1351)
Last Tuesday, the students in Philosophy, which compose the
higher class in our academy, deliver'd a series of publick
exercises before the Trustees. As these exercises were the
first of the kind in our young seminary, they drew together
a large audience. . . [17 lines, attendees, 6 exercises]
7th. A Hymn on Philosophy.
The whole concluded with an occasional epilogue spoken by
Master Billy Hamilton. As he is a child under nine years of
age, and spoke it with great deal of humor and propriety, it
gave inexpressible satisfaction to the audience.
The prologue and epilogue are subjoined; . . . [3 lines]
Prologue to Philosophial Exercises at Philadelphia, November
12, 1754, spoken by Mr. Jacob Duche.
She comes! she comes! ye nine, strike every string,
Till yonder arch with gratulation ring!
From distant realms, philosophy serene,
The heav'n taught nurse of ev'ry muse's strain,
. . . [50 more lines]
Epilogue to the same; spoken by Master Billy Hamilton.
Ladies! there's something happen'd now so queer,
You'll scarce believe it --what! already sneer?
It that's the case before the joke come out,
When it appears, you'll split your sides I doubt.
. . . [26 more lines]
For all your kind indulgence shewn to-day
They'll act for you--some more engaging play.
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