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SCG-C.773.055
19 Apr 1773:11 (1948)
By particular desire, and at the request of several ladies
and gentlemen, the celebrated Mr. Saunders, will, for one
night only, play a benefit for himself and Mr. Stotherd,
which will be on Thursday the 29th instant, in Mr.
Stotherd's Long-Room, behind the Beef-Market, which is now
greatly enlarged, and made proper for the reception of a
large company.
Amongst a number of Grand Deceptions, Mr. Saunders will pull
off his shirt, without taking off either his coat or
waistcoat, and the shirt may be examined by any gentleman,
to satisfy the company that it is made in the same manner as
any other.-- He will let any number of ladies or gentlemen
think of as many cards as they please, and the same will be
found in a roasted leg of mutton, hot from the fire, which
will be placed on the table.-- He will likewise permit any
lady in company to cut a piece entirely out of another
lady's ruffle, apron, or gown, and will, in one minute's
time, make the same as perfect again as before.-- He will
also let any lady or gentleman cut off a pidgeon's head, and
will instantly replace it, and bring the pidgeon to life
again, with upwards of fifty more different, surprising,
grand deceptions, which would take up too much room to be
inserted in an advertisement.
After Act I. Mr. Stotherd will sing the Dust-Cart-- a
favourite cantata, accompanied with the Guittar.
Act the 2d. He will play the French Horn and Guittar in
Concert.
After the 3d. A Song by Mr. Humphreys.
After the 4th. The Lark Shrill Notes, accompanied with the
Guittar, by Mr. Stotherd.
The Whole to conclude with a Hunting Song, called Away to
the Fields-- by Mr. Stotherd.
The doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin at
7.
No person to be admitted without a ticket, which may be had
at the place of performance, and no where else.-- Pit
tickets one Dollar each-- Gallery ditto, twenty shillings.
N.B. Mr. Saunders, after the above performances, will teach
the company several tricks on cards, &c. gratis.
* * * It will be esteemed a particular favour, if ladies and
gentlemen will apply for tickets before the night, to
prevent the trouble of change, and other inconveniences
which otherwise may attend.
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