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SCG-C.773.044
22 Mar 1773:11 (1944)
For the Benefit of Mr. Humphreys. On Wednesday the 31st of
March instant, The celebrated Mr. Saunders, will, for that
night only, exhibit his highest Dexterity and Grand
Deception, which have never yet been exhibited in this
Province, in Mr. Stotherd's Long Room behind the Beef
Market.
Among a number of other surprising performances, Mr.
Saunders will let any number of ladies or gentlemen think of
as many cards as they please, and the same will be found in
a roasted leg of mutton, hot from the fire, which will be
placed on the table.-- He will likewise permit any lady in
company to cut a piece entirely out of another lady's
ruffle, apron, or gown, and will, in one minute's time, make
the same as perfect again as before.-- He will also let any
lady or gentleman cut off a pidgeon's head, and will
instantly replace it, and bring the pidgeon to life again,
with upwards of fifty more different, surprising, grand
deceptions, which would take up too much room to be inserted
in an advertisement.
After Act I. An Air to the French Horn, By Mr. Humphreys.
After Act II. Mr. Stotherd will play the French Horn and
Guittar in Concert.
After Act III. A Song by Mr. Humphreys.
And after Act IV. A Song by Mr. Stotherd.
The Whole to conclude with a Duette by Mr. Humphreys and Mr.
Stotherd, to the Guittar.
The doors to be opened at six o'clock, and the performances
will begin at seven.
No person to be admitted without a ticket, which may be had
at the place of performance, and at the Coffee-House.--
Table seats one Dollar each, and others twenty shillings.
N.B. Mr. Saunders, after the performances, will teach the
spectators several amazing tricks on cards, &c. gratis.
* * * Mr. Saunders will esteem it a particular favour of
those ladies and gentlemen, who intend to favour him with
their company, to apply some time before his benefit night,
in order that he may have seats made proper for their
reception.
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