Citation - Newport Mercury: 1767.08.31

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Index Entry Clockwork, musical, with dancing images, presented by Henry Hymes 
Location Newport 
Citation
NM.767.041
31 Aug 1767:33 (469)
Henry Hymes, begs leave to acquaint the publick, that there
will be an entertainment of musick, on Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday, and Thursday nights will be the last time of
performing this city.--Tickets to be had at the house of
performances.--The Saddlers Wells performances to be given
gratis.
Balances. . . . 8.  He balances a pewter plate on the point
of a sword, and the hilt of his forehead, makes it spin as
swift as the wind, with a dance by a harlequin. . . . five
images dancing to an instrument of music, in the form of
clock-work, with good music to entertain the company,
particularly by Mr. Hymes, on a new invented instrument made
by himself. . . . 


Generic Title Newport Mercury 
Date 1767.08.31 
Publisher Hall, Samuel 
City, State Newport, RI 
Year 1767 
Bibliography B0032172
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