Citation - Pennsylvania Gazette-Philadelphia: 1729.03.13

PG-P.729.010
13 Mar 1729:12 (12)
Moscow, Octob. 13.  The Emperor, who has been in the country
these five weeks, is hourly expected here.  On the 23d
instant, being the anniversary of the birth of our Emperor,
his Majesty will give a splendid entertainment. . . [1/2
column, details of decorations]  When the company rises from
table, they are to go into a spacious hall, adorned in the
middle with a pyramid of 400 wax-apers, and there begin the
ball.