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NYGWPB.763.082
18 Aug 1763:31 (1076)
[Foreign Affairs] Sir, The following is an account of the
rejoicings made at the Queen's house on Monday night last,
in honour of his Majesty's birth-day. "A most magnificent
temple and bridge finely illuminated with about 4000 glass
lamps was erected in the garden. The painting on the front
of the temple represented the King giving peace to all parts
of the earth, and at his Majesty's feet were the trophies of
numerous conquests made by Britain, and beneath them were a
groupe of figures representing envy, malice, detraction, &c.
tumbling headlong like the fallen angels in Milton. In
front of the temple was a magnificent orchestra with above
fifty of the most eminent performers; but what is still more
extraordinary is, that all this machinery, paintings,
lights, &c. were designed and fixed by her Majesty's
direction in so private a manner. . .[13 more lines] An ode,
suitable to the happy occasion, was wrote, and set to musick
by Dr. Boyce, who conducted the orchestra. The voices were
Mrs. Scott, Miss Brent, and Mr. Beard. A select band
performed during the supper, assisted by some suitable vocal
musick. I am, Sir, Your's, &c. Philoregis."
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