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RNYG.773.048
15 Jul 1773:33 (13)
By Permission of his Excellency the Governor.
On Saturday, July the 17th, (If the weather permits) in
the Bowery-Lane, will be exhibited a grand and curious fire-
work, divided into three Parts, consisting of the following
variations, viz.
Part I
A grand pyramid turning with a flower pot on the top, and
two moving globes on each side.
A beautiful prospect of a sea-fight, in which two Men of
War will engage, and fire at each other in every position of
a real battle.
Two capricious wheels of a new construction with great
variations of fire.
Part II.
A large tree illuminated, with several birds flying out,
and coming in again.
A piece representing a wind-mill.
Two perpendicular wheels with maroont.
Part III.
Two swarm-boxes; Chinese fountains, and great variations
of fire.
Two boxes, in which will be represented the Arms of this
Province, in brilliant fire and several changes.
A fixed sun of brilliant, with a piece representing the
sun and moon in great motion.
Two girondoles, with several sky rockets, and hand
grenades.
Also, a large variety of fire, not mentioned in this
advertisement.
To prevent confusion, it is hoped none will take amiss,
their not being admitted without a ticket, which may be had
of Mr. James Rivington, and at the Bull's Head in the
Bowery, the place of performance, at five shillings for the
front part, and two and six-pence for the yard.
Proper seats will be made for the ladies and gentlemen,
and the greatest care will be taken to render the
entertainment agreeable, by Their most obedient servant,
Peter Dumont.
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