Citation - Massachusetts Spy-Boston: 1771.06.13

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Index Entry Attic Fire [t], song in satirical program 
Location London 
Citation
MS-B.771.062
13 Jun 1771:602 (1/15)
From the London Packet.  We have the pleasure to acquaint
the public, that the Dutch Concert.  advertised in this
paper the 9th instant requesting the attendance of the
devotees and connoisseurs in music, has since received the
additional names of the following personages, who have
politely promised to support, by their performance, an
entertainment that bids so fair to encrease the vocal taste
of these Kingdoms.
Songs.  Performers.
Do you mean to hire for service
Come with me, ye Jolly dogs. --Sir. F. Norton.
Which way shall I turn me, How can I decide? --E. of
Shelburne
Do, Goody, now pray moderate the rancour of your tongue. --
L. Denbigh.
With women and wine I defy ev'ry care. --L. Sandwich.
Death and the Lady, a duet, by L. March, and L. H--t Stanb.
The Attic Fire --L. Lyttelton.
The favourite duet in King Arthur, 'twixt Grimbald and
Phiridel.
1st part. Hither this way, this way bend
2nd ditto. Durst not that malicious fiend, by Attorn General
Mr. Dunning.
The Vicar of Bray --Parson Horne.
The favourite air of, "To thee, O gentle sleep!" --Hon. St.
Fox.
Which is the properest day to drink? --Rd. Rigby.
The terrible law, when he fastens his paw
On a poor man, he's certainly undone. --Lord Pomfret.
One extravagant whore shall cost a man more than twenty good
wives who are saving. --Lord Halifax.
Behold in me a wretch forlorn.--Col. Lutterel.
Let who will be bond slaves, by Jove I'll be free. --H. Col.
Phipps.
Cease, rude Boreas, --George Bellas.
Cease! O cease! thou vile seducer! --L. Hillsborough.
'Tis woman that seduces all mankind. --Ald Townsent.
My heart's my own, my will is free. --Ald. Sawbrige
   A Full Chorus.
Round about the Maypole how we trot,
Hot pot--good brown ale we got. --The Right Rev. the
Bishops.
Thro' all the employment of life.
Each neighbor abuses his brother -- Supporters of the Bill
of Rights.
The Hounds are all out.--Treasury-Bench.


Generic Title Massachusetts Spy-Boston 
Date 1771.06.13 
Publisher Thomas, I. 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1771 
Bibliography B0021461
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