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RAG.778.021
26 Mar 1778:21 (63)
Philadelphia, February 28. At the late opening of the
Theatre in Southwark by a society of gentlemen of the Army
and Navy, for the laudable purpose of raising a supply for
the widows and orphans of those who have lost their lives in
his Majesty's service, as well as for such other generous
charities as their funds may enable the to perform; the
following PROLOGUE was delivered by a gentleman of the Army.
Once more ambitious of theatric glory,
Howe's strolling company appears before ye.
O'er hills and dales, and bogs, thro' wind and weather,
And many a hair breadth 'scape we've scrambled hither:. .
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How beats each Yankie bosom at our drum,
"Hark! Jonathan, zaunds, here's the strollers come." . . .
Benevolence first urg'd us to engage,
And boldly venture on a public stage;
To guard the helpless orphans tender years,
To wipe away the afflicted parent's tears,
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