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PG-P.755.174
13 Nov 1755:62 (1403)
Philadelphia, October 16, 1755. John Ormsby, who lately
arrived from Norfolk, in Virginia, begs leave to acquaint
the publick, that he intends to open a fencing and dancing
school, next Monday, at the large room in Second-street,
formerly called Mr. Vidal's room, and where the late Mr.
Quin kept his dancing-school.
Fencing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, in the
forenoon, for two dollars a month, and the same entrance.
Dancing on the aforesaid days, to begin at three in the
afternoon, for the benefit of tender children, who may be
dismissed in the evening, or continue till the school is
dismissed at nine, for a pistole a quarter, and the same at
entrance.
Note, said Ormsby will attend (at his leisure hours)
gentlemen, &c. who are desirous to learn fencing or dancing
in private, either at the school-room, or at any other
apartment appointed for that purpose.
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