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MG-A(G.747.002
13 Jan 1747:12,21 (90)
[Description of magnificent feast in Lisbon, 33 lines from
the top of the column:] the court of the Envoy's house,
where there was a band of military music, consisting of two
kettle drums, eight trumpets, fifes and Hautboys, which
played all the while the company entered. . . .[11 lines]
Between seven and eight o'clock the company advanced in a
body towards the temple of victory, the martial music
playing all the time. Every body being commodiously seated,
they were entertained with a concert of music, executed by
thirty of the best masters in Portugal. When it drew
towards ten o'clock, the Consul opened the ball over against
the throne, and immediately minuets were begun on each side.
Between eleven and twelve . . . [6 lines describing the
tables and the food.]
After the supper was over, and the tables were withdrawn,
the ball began again with country dances, which continued
'til past seven in the morning. . . . [5 lines] There were
between 350 and 400 persons at this feast.
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