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NYJ-N.770.061
24 May 1770:31 (1429)
[London] March 22. 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; . . . [2 lines] 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. . . .
[4 lines] 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: Besides the company at dinner, about 700 persons
attended at the lady Mayoress's ball, which was opened with
her, by the Duke of Devonshire, about 10 o'clock, and
continued till near 5 in the morning; . . .
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