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BG.772.047
20 Jul 1772:41 (902)
Boston. . . Among the young gentlemen who received their
first degree at this commencement, was the only son of Ralph
Inman, Esq; of Cambridge; who, upon that occasion gave a
very extensive invitation, in the name of himself, lady and
son, to the circle of their acquaintance, to dine at his
seat last Thursday.
We are informed by some of the company present, that they
found a table of about 150 feet, under a canopy on the green
before the house, spread with an elegance as if directed by
the fancy of a fairy Queen, but at the same time capable of
giving the most solid satisfaction to the whole school of
Epicurus; while the sideboard range would have put a new
smile upon the cheeks of Bacchus and his jovial train. Poor
Venus indeed and her nymphs must have burst with envy, had
they been present to examine, at one single prospect, a
brilliant group of more than eight score ladies.
The polite, cordial reception given to the guests and
their benevolent festivity were mutually a credit to each
other, and need not improve the advantage of an striking
contrast. After tea, the company were conducted to the
pleasures of a ball at the Court-House.
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