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NYGWPB.770.042
28 May 1770:22 (1430)
News from London. Yesterday a grand entertainment was given
by the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion-house, at which were
present, a great number of the nobility and gentry of the
minority of both houses of Parliament. . . the grand
Egyptian hall was illuminated with an elegance surpassing
all description, 600 dishes were served up; the whole
service on plate, and every thing in the most grand and
elegant taste. The company were entertained at dinner by the
most excellent band of music that could be procured in the
Kingdom, consisting of a number of select pieces prepared
for the occasion, and conducted by Mr. Rush. . . a number
of loyal and patriotic toasts were drank, before each of
which silence was proclaimed, by sound of trumpet, and in
the intervals between them, an elegant piece of music was
performed. . .
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