Citation - New York Weekly Journal: 1749.07.30

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Index Entry Athenian Temple of Arts and Sciences, mechanical wonder to be exhibited 
Location New York 
Citation
NYWJ.749.051
30 Jul 1749:32 (815)
To Be Seen, at A large Theatrical Room, next to the sign of
the Dolphin (built on purpose) near the Work-House, in New-
York, for the entertainment of gentlemen, ladies, and
others, to-morrow evening, and to continue with different
plays every week, Punch's Company of Comedians.  Which are
thought to be the compleatest of the kind ever seen in
Europe; and by them will be performed the whole play of
Princess Elizabeth, or the Rise of Judge Punch; shewing the
cruelty of Queen Mary, and the intrigues of Bishop Gardner. 
With entertainments of dancing.  Likewise.  The Athenien
Temple of Arts and Sciences.  This admirable piece of
mechanism is entirely of a new invention, and is now
finish'd by some of the best artists, 
. . . [8 lines follow] Note, that the doors are to be open'd
at 6, and begin at 7 o'clock.---Price.  Front seats, four
shillings, middle gallery, three shillings, and the upper
gallery two shillings.


Generic Title New York Weekly Journal 
Date 1749.07.30 
Publisher Zenger, John 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1749 
Bibliography B0031744
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