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RGG.781.029
22 Nov 1781:32 (143)
Mr. Printer, As nothing can have a more direct tendency
towards infusing into young minds the principles of virtue
and honour than theatrical exhibitions, when under the
indispensable regulations of morality and decorum,
independent of the advantages derived from their softening
and giving polish to the manners, I cannot help expressing
my surprise and disappointment at the stop which seems put
to their further existence, especially as the applause so
justly bestowed on their first essay might have insured to
the gentlemen performers a continuance of the patronage and
approbation of the publick.
Whatever the cause may be that has deprived us of so
rational and pleasing an entertainment, we have only to
lament its consequences, to wish for a speedy removal of it,
and to hope that the gentlemen who so laudably set on foot
this agreeable mode of relieving the distresses of our
fellow creatures, and contributing to the instruction and
entertainment of ourselves, would continue to persevere in
it, and by that means merit at once the prayers of the
unfortunate, as well as the approbation and esteem of every
man of sentiment and taste in this part of the world.
I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, [signed] Philo-
Theatricus.
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