Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Strictures On Public Amusements.
Minerva borne by warriors on a military trophy . Peleus and Thetis in a splendid chariot , drawn by Cupids , and attended by-Hymen , Zephyrus , & c . & c . The High Priest . Priests bearing the Altar of Hymen . " Tripods with incense burning , Sec . followed by the Virtues , Truth , Justice , Benevolence , Clemency , Glory , Strength , and Generosity . After the processionThetis and Peleus being led to the altar by the High
, . Friesi , just as they are receiving the conjugal cup , the Goddess Discord appears , enraged at not being invited to the nuptial festival . She attempts , in vain , to spread confusion , by throwing an apple on the stage , inscribed "For the Fairest . " Cupid presents it to the Deities , who adjudge it to Thetis—the Deities , enraged by the menaces pf Discord , direct her to be bound in chains , and forced away ; after which the ceremony is concluded ; Peleus and Thetis are placed on a magnificent throne , attended , by Hymen , Cupid , and the Graces ; variety of dances are performed ; and Peleus and Thetis are crowned with wreaths . The
appearance of the stage then changes to another emblematical spectacle—Festoons of . flowers descend ; Cupids ascend , supporting a medallion and the letters G . C ., The side scenes draw off , and discover pyramids formed of-variegated colours , bearing the order of the Garter , & c . and the piece is concluded with a grand chorus and a dance ( accompanied on the harp by Mr . Weippcrt ) by Ganymede , Proteus , Hebe , and Terpsichore . This entertainment has met with most distinguished approbation . S . At Covent Garden , for the benefitof Mr . Quick , a new Gomic Piece , called '
" TJIE TELEGRAPH ; or , NEW WAY OF KNOWING THINGS , " v / as performed ; the principal characters of which are as follow : . . Sir Peter Curious , .. - Mr . Q UICK- ; Fertile , - - - - - ¦ ' Mr . FAWCETT ; Major O'Donelley , - Mr . KAYMES ; Drama , - Mr ; FARLEY ; Feedwell , . - - Mr . POWELL . LadyCurious , - - - Mrs . DAVENPORT ; Edging , - - - r - T Miss STUART ; Emily , ' - - r - Miss HOPKINS .
Sir Peter Curious , a rich City Knight , haying long suspected his wife , and wishing , when in town , to know what is- going on at , his country-house at Sydenham , writes to Monsieur Marvel , who advertises to teach the use of the Telegraph , to come to him for that purpose . His letter being intercepted by Fertile , to whom he had refused his niece , he waits upon Sir Peter , « la Swiss , as Monsieur Marvel , and setting up a large telescope in his garden , makes him believe a brick-kiln seen through it is a telegraph , by means of which he is enabled to discover the intrigues of Lady Curious ,
. at Sydenham , with Major O'Donelley and Mr . ' Drama , but the knowledge of which he in fact obtains from Emily . Possessed of his confidence by this expedient , Sir Peter proceeds immediately to Sydenham , with Fertile and Emily , leaving her under his care , while he suddenly steals on Lady Curious . On his arrival , Sir Peter finds the Major and Mr . Drama , as described by Fertile , who having a priest in readiness to marry him to Emily , discovers himself , owns the trick put on Sir Peter , and joins in persuading himin order to save ' her reputaliorithat the whole has '
, , been planned by Lady Curious , to laugh him out of his jealousy . On this Sir Peter becomes reconciled to his wife , and the piece concludes with a song from the Major , on the use of the telegraph . " This little piece was received with much applause . Oo 3
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Strictures On Public Amusements.
Minerva borne by warriors on a military trophy . Peleus and Thetis in a splendid chariot , drawn by Cupids , and attended by-Hymen , Zephyrus , & c . & c . The High Priest . Priests bearing the Altar of Hymen . " Tripods with incense burning , Sec . followed by the Virtues , Truth , Justice , Benevolence , Clemency , Glory , Strength , and Generosity . After the processionThetis and Peleus being led to the altar by the High
, . Friesi , just as they are receiving the conjugal cup , the Goddess Discord appears , enraged at not being invited to the nuptial festival . She attempts , in vain , to spread confusion , by throwing an apple on the stage , inscribed "For the Fairest . " Cupid presents it to the Deities , who adjudge it to Thetis—the Deities , enraged by the menaces pf Discord , direct her to be bound in chains , and forced away ; after which the ceremony is concluded ; Peleus and Thetis are placed on a magnificent throne , attended , by Hymen , Cupid , and the Graces ; variety of dances are performed ; and Peleus and Thetis are crowned with wreaths . The
appearance of the stage then changes to another emblematical spectacle—Festoons of . flowers descend ; Cupids ascend , supporting a medallion and the letters G . C ., The side scenes draw off , and discover pyramids formed of-variegated colours , bearing the order of the Garter , & c . and the piece is concluded with a grand chorus and a dance ( accompanied on the harp by Mr . Weippcrt ) by Ganymede , Proteus , Hebe , and Terpsichore . This entertainment has met with most distinguished approbation . S . At Covent Garden , for the benefitof Mr . Quick , a new Gomic Piece , called '
" TJIE TELEGRAPH ; or , NEW WAY OF KNOWING THINGS , " v / as performed ; the principal characters of which are as follow : . . Sir Peter Curious , .. - Mr . Q UICK- ; Fertile , - - - - - ¦ ' Mr . FAWCETT ; Major O'Donelley , - Mr . KAYMES ; Drama , - Mr ; FARLEY ; Feedwell , . - - Mr . POWELL . LadyCurious , - - - Mrs . DAVENPORT ; Edging , - - - r - T Miss STUART ; Emily , ' - - r - Miss HOPKINS .
Sir Peter Curious , a rich City Knight , haying long suspected his wife , and wishing , when in town , to know what is- going on at , his country-house at Sydenham , writes to Monsieur Marvel , who advertises to teach the use of the Telegraph , to come to him for that purpose . His letter being intercepted by Fertile , to whom he had refused his niece , he waits upon Sir Peter , « la Swiss , as Monsieur Marvel , and setting up a large telescope in his garden , makes him believe a brick-kiln seen through it is a telegraph , by means of which he is enabled to discover the intrigues of Lady Curious ,
. at Sydenham , with Major O'Donelley and Mr . ' Drama , but the knowledge of which he in fact obtains from Emily . Possessed of his confidence by this expedient , Sir Peter proceeds immediately to Sydenham , with Fertile and Emily , leaving her under his care , while he suddenly steals on Lady Curious . On his arrival , Sir Peter finds the Major and Mr . Drama , as described by Fertile , who having a priest in readiness to marry him to Emily , discovers himself , owns the trick put on Sir Peter , and joins in persuading himin order to save ' her reputaliorithat the whole has '
, , been planned by Lady Curious , to laugh him out of his jealousy . On this Sir Peter becomes reconciled to his wife , and the piece concludes with a song from the Major , on the use of the telegraph . " This little piece was received with much applause . Oo 3