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MG-A(G.769.033
27 Apr 1769:651 (1233)
For the Benefit of Mrs. Malone. On Tuesday, the 9th of May,
will be presented, a Comedy, called A Bold Stroke for a
Wife.
Col. Feignwell, By. Mr. Verling, Anne Lovely, by Mrs.
Osborne.
After the Play, several performances on the slack rope, in
full swing, by Mr. Malone.
I. He lies on the rope at full length.
II. A treble vault, backwards and forwards.
III. He balances a sword on the edge of a Drinking-Glass,
and on the sword, a pewter dish, with the sword and dish
turning round with surprising velocity.
IV. He beats a drum, and at the same time, balances a
pyramid of smoaking pipes on the edge of a Drinking-Glass.
V. He a pyramid of thirty glasses of jelly, in each hand.
VI. He stands on his head, on a small Jack-Cord, and holds a
pistol in each hand (which he will fire, if agreeable to the
ladies)
* * * There will be also several performances on the tight
rope, without a pole.
To which there will be added, a celebrated Interlude, call'd
The Farmer's Return from London.
Farmer, by Mr. Parker,
Farmer's Wife, by Mrs. Parker,
Roger, by Mr. Malone.
With entertainments of Singing and Dancing.
Tickets to be had of Mrs. Malone, at Mr. Reynolds's.
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