Citation - Rivington's New York Gazette: 1779.10.06

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Index Entry Cotillions, taught by Foy, Martin 
Location New York 
Citation
RNYG.779.163
6 Oct 1779:44 (315)
Dancing, Fencing and Music.
The subscriber begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen
of this city, that he has procured a genteeler and more
commodious room, (than that advertised the 18th instant in
this paper in Dock-street) the next door but one to the
south corner of King-street, Broad-way, opposite to the
Orchestra, to be continued on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays, from nine 'till twelve at noon, for the reception
of his pupils, agreeable to the desire of his friends; 
whose favour he will no longer solicit than his merit and
conduct will appear to deserve ---Ladies and gentlemen who
chuse to commit their children to his tuition, may depend on
his assiduity and care, in discharging the trust reposed in
him, with confidence and fidelity.
He teaches a minuet with proper graces in exact time, and in
the newest taste;  also cotilions and a variety of country
dances, at a guinea entrance, and a guinea per quarter.
_____An Evening School will be opened for the reception of
gentlemen, whose time will not permit them to attend at
earlier hours, from six 'till eight o'clock.
He teaches the use of the small sword, in the most approved
method;  which he has acquired by practice and experience,
under the instructions of the most judicious swordsmen in
Europe, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from seven 'till nine
o'clock in the morning.
Ladies who chuse to play on the guitar, will be duly waited
on.--He likewise teaches to perform on the violin.  Martin
Foy.  New-York,  Sept. 18, 1779.


Generic Title Rivington's New York Gazette 
Date 1779.10.06 
Publisher Rivington, James 
City, State New York, NY 
Year 1779 
Bibliography B0042966
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