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PJ.746.012
9 Dec 1746:12, 21, 22 (212)
An exact account of the late magnificent feast, given by the
English factory at Lisbon, on their receiving the news of
the decisive victory of Culloden, gained by his royal
highness, the Duke of Cumberland, over the rebels.
The English factory at Lisbon, having resolved to make a
publick entertainment, to demonstrate their joy for the
success of his majesty's arms at the Battle of Culloden, in
Scotland. . . .
This temple was of a circular form . . . at the foot of
the obelisk there was a kind of gallery all round, where
were placed the numerous orchestra, which served for the
concert and ball. . . .
That perfect order might be observed, no disturbance
happen from the number of coaches, or confusion created by
the servants that attended, care was taken to post a guard
of 60 soldiers, horse and foot, in the court of the envoy's
house, were there was a band of military musick, consisting
of two kettle drums, eight trumpets, fifes and hautboys,
which play'd all the while the company entered. . . . Every
body being commodiously seated, they were entertained with a
concert of musick executed by thirty of the best master in
Portugal. When it drew towards ten o'clock, the Consul
opened the ball over against the throne, and immediately
minuets were begun on each side. Between eleven and twelve
there were served on tables between the columns . . . After
the supper was over, the tables were withdrawn, and the ball
began again with country dances, which continued till half
an hour after seven in the morning. . . .
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