Citation - New York Gazette (Weyman): 1762.01.25

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Index Entry Benefit, theatre, for poor, in New York 
Location New York 
Citation
NYG(W.762.007
25 Jan 1762:23,31 (160)
By permission of his honour the Lieutenant Governor, For the
Benefit of the Poor.
The design of this charity is to relieve such poor families
as are not provided for by the public.  It will be
impartially applied; and the sum receiv'd, with the
gentlemen's names, who undertake the distribution of it,
shall be published, for the satisfaction of those who are
generous enough to contribute to it.
By a Company of Comedians.  At the New-Theatre, in Chapel-
Street, This present Monday, being the 25th of January, will
be presented, a celebrated Tragedy, written by Shakespear,
call'd
Othello, Moor of Venice. 
To which will be added, a comedy of two acts, call'd
The Lying Valet.
Those who are possessed of tickets, are desired to bring
them to this play, otherwise they will be of no further use
to them.
No money will be taken at the door, nor any person admitted
without tickets, which are to be sold by Mr. Gaine, Printer,
at the Bible and Crown, in Hanover-Crown.
Boxes 8 s.--- Pit 5s.--- Gallery 3s.
The doors to be open'd at 4, and the play begin precisely at
six o'clock.
No person can be admitted behind the scenes.


Generic Title New York Gazette (Weyman) 
Date 1762.01.25 
Publisher Weyman, William 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1762 
Bibliography B0028095
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