15 December 1757

Event Information
Theatre: Covent Garden
Theatrical Season: 1757-1758
Volume: 4
Comments: Benefit for the Lying In Hospital, Aldersgate St. Receipts: #76 15s. Income from Tickets #80 11s. (boxes 114; pit 273; gallery 111). Charges #84 (Account Book). Tomorrow the First Part of King Henry IV. [A long plea for attendance at this performance appeared in the Public Advertiser: "It affords me the greatest satisfaction when I peruse your paper, and find so many advertisements for charitable Benefits at the Theatres; which must greatly add to the Entertainment of the Stage, when we are sensible that the profits are to be appropriated towards the relief and support of the Indigent and distress'd; for the refief of whom, it must (at the same time it gives us secret pleasure) raise the astonishment of foreigners to see so many charitable piles raise their benevolent roofs in and about this great Metroplis. Amongst which I must beg leave to recommend to the Public, the City of London Lying In Hospital in Aldersgate Street (for the Benefit of which the Play of the Conscious Lovers will be performed this evening at Covent Garden); whose charitable doors have been opened for the relief of a much greater Number since the late dearth of Provisions, than its Annual Income (being supported by voluntary contributions) can possibly support, without further aid from the Public." The plea continues by emphasizing the need for expert and tender care for pregnant women, and by pointing out the satisfaction British sailors will have in knowing their wives may be delivered in this hospital.] [The Occasional Prologue (Written by Mr Lockman, Secretary to the Society of Free British Fisheries) was published in the Public Advertiser on 16 Dec.: @"Not sweeter Joy the wond'ring Indian feels,@When his far dazzling Glory Sol reveals@Than warms my heart at this auspicious Sight,@The splendid Audience of this cheerful night."@ Much emphasis on the misery of child-bearing, yet the need for a large population "to a commercial land." Also included was the Epilogue, by Lockman, "Intended for Mrs Hamilton," ending, "May each youth, here, breathe Bevil's gen'rous flame@Each virgin merit Indiana's fame."

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    Source: London Stage Information Bank

    *p?ocg The Conscious Lovers. As 14 Nov., but [with a new% <i>Occasional Prologue</i>-Smith. *a?ocg Lethe. As 21 Oct. *d?ocg <i>FFingalian Dance</i>[, by Desire%, as 13 Oct. *c?ocg Benefit for the <i>Lying In Hospital</i>, <i>Aldersgate St.</i> Receipts: #76 15s. Income from Tickets #80 11s. (boxes 114; pit 273; gallery 111). Charges #84 (Account Book). Tomorrow the <i>First Part of King Henry IV</i>. [A long plea for attendance at this performance appeared in the <i>Public Advertiser</i>: "It affords me the greatest satisfaction when I peruse your paper, and find so many advertisements for charitable Benefits at the Theatres; which must greatly add to the Entertainment of the Stage, when we are sensible that the profits are to be appropriated towards the relief and support of the Indigent and distress'd; for the refief of whom, it must (at the same time it gives us secret pleasure) raise the astonishment of foreigners to see so many charitable piles raise their benevolent roofs in and about this great Metroplis. Amongst which I must beg leave to recommend to the Public, the <i>City of London Lying In Hospital</i> in Aldersgate Street (for the Benefit of which the Play of the <i>Conscious Lovers</i> will be performed this evening at <i>Covent Garden</i>); whose charitable doors have been opened for the relief of a much greater Number since the late dearth of Provisions, than its Annual Income (being supported by voluntary contributions) can possibly support, without further aid from the Public." The plea continues by emphasizing the need for expert and tender care for pregnant women, and by pointing out the satisfaction British sailors will have in knowing their wives may be delivered in this hospital.] [The <i>Occasional Prologue</i> (Written by $Mr Lockman=, Secretary to the $Society of Free British Fisheries=) was published in the <i>Public Advertiser</i> on 16 Dec.: @"Not sweeter Joy the wond'ring Indian feels,@When his far dazzling Glory Sol reveals@Than warms my heart at this auspicious Sight,@The splendid Audience of this cheerful night."@ Much emphasis on the misery of child-bearing, yet the need for a large population "to a commercial land." Also included was the Epilogue, by $Lockman=, "Intended for $Mrs Hamilton=," ending, "May each youth, here, breathe <i>Bevil</i>'s gen'rous flame@Each virgin merit <i>Indiana</i>'s fame."]
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    *p1757 12 15 cg The Conscious Lovers. ^As17571114^, but with a new <i>Occasional Prologue</i>-Smith.*a1757 12 15 cg Lethe. ^As17571021^.*d1757 12 15 cg <i>FFingalian Dance</i>, by Desire, ^as17571013^.*c1757 12 15 cg Benefit for the <i>Lying In Hospital</i>, <i>Aldersgate St.</i> Receipts: #76 15s. Income from Tickets #80 11s. (boxes 114; pit 273; gallery 111). Charges #84 (Account Book). Tomorrow the <i>First Part of King Henry IV</i>. [A long plea for attendance at this performance appeared in the <i>Public Advertiser</i>: "It affords me the greatest satisfaction when I peruse your paper, and find so many advertisements for charitable Benefits at the Theatres; which must greatly add to the Entertainment of the Stage, when we are sensible that the profits are to be appropriated towards the relief and support of the Indigent and distress'd; for the refief of whom, it must (at the same time it gives us secret pleasure) raise the astonishment of foreigners to see so many charitable piles raise their benevolent roofs in and about this great Metroplis. Amongst which I must beg leave to recommend to the Public, the <i>City of London Lying In Hospital</i> in Aldersgate Street (for the Benefit of which the Play of the <i>Conscious Lovers</i> will be performed this evening at <i>Covent Garden</i>); whose charitable doors have been opened for the relief of a much greater Number since the late dearth of Provisions, than its Annual Income (being supported by voluntary contributions) can possibly support, without further aid from the Public." The plea continues by emphasizing the need for expert and tender care for pregnant women, and by pointing out the satisfaction British sailors will have in knowing their wives may be delivered in this hospital.] [The <i>Occasional Prologue</i> (Written by $Mr Lockman=, Secretary to the $Society of Free British Fisheries=) was published in the <i>Public Advertiser</i> on 16 Dec.: @"Not sweeter Joy the wond'ring Indian feels,@When his far dazzling Glory Sol reveals@Than warms my heart at this auspicious Sight,@The splendid Audience of this cheerful night."@ Much emphasis on the misery of child-bearing, yet the need for a large population "to a commercial land." Also included was the Epilogue, by $Lockman=, "Intended for $Mrs Hamilton=," ending, "May each youth, here, breathe <i>Bevil</i>'s gen'rous flame@Each virgin merit <i>Indiana</i>'s fame."]
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    Event: 28776 | 17571215 | cg | Benefit for the <i>Lying In Hospital</i>, <i>Aldersgate St.</i> Receipts: #76 15s. Income from Tickets #80 11s. (boxes 114; pit 273; gallery 111). Charges #84 (Account Book). Tomorrow the <i>First Part of King Henry IV</i>. [A long plea for attendance at this performance appeared in the <i>Public Advertiser</i>: "It affords me the greatest satisfaction when I peruse your paper, and find so many advertisements for charitable Benefits at the Theatres; which must greatly add to the Entertainment of the Stage, when we are sensible that the profits are to be appropriated towards the relief and support of the Indigent and distress'd; for the refief of whom, it must (at the same time it gives us secret pleasure) raise the astonishment of foreigners to see so many charitable piles raise their benevolent roofs in and about this great Metroplis. Amongst which I must beg leave to recommend to the Public, the <i>City of London Lying In Hospital</i> in Aldersgate Street (for the Benefit of which the Play of the <i>Conscious Lovers</i> will be performed this evening at <i>Covent Garden</i>); whose charitable doors have been opened for the relief of a much greater Number since the late dearth of Provisions, than its Annual Income (being supported by voluntary contributions) can possibly support, without further aid from the Public." The plea continues by emphasizing the need for expert and tender care for pregnant women, and by pointing out the satisfaction British sailors will have in knowing their wives may be delivered in this hospital.] [The <i>Occasional Prologue</i> (Written by $Mr Lockman=, Secretary to the $Society of Free British Fisheries=) was published in the <i>Public Advertiser</i> on 16 Dec.: @"Not sweeter Joy the wond'ring Indian feels,@When his far dazzling Glory Sol reveals@Than warms my heart at this auspicious Sight,@The splendid Audience of this cheerful night."@ Much emphasis on the misery of child-bearing, yet the need for a large population "to a commercial land." Also included was the Epilogue, by $Lockman=, "Intended for $Mrs Hamilton=," ending, "May each youth, here, breathe <i>Bevil</i>'s gen'rous flame@Each virgin merit <i>Indiana</i>'s fame."
    Performance: 58214 | 28776 | p | The Conscious Lovers | As17571114, but with a new <i>Occasional Prologue</i>-Smith.
    AsSeeDate: 58214 | cg | p | As | 17571114
    Cast:
    96934 | 58214 | with a new <i>Occasional Prologue</i> | Smith.
    401465 | 58214 | Young Bevil | Ross
    401466 | 58214 | Myrtle | Smith
    401467 | 58214 | Sir John | Gibson
    401468 | 58214 | Sealand | Sparks
    401469 | 58214 | Cimberton | Arthur
    401470 | 58214 | Tom | Dyer
    401471 | 58214 | Humphrey | Anderson
    401472 | 58214 | Daniel | Collins
    401473 | 58214 | Lucinda | Mrs Baker
    401474 | 58214 | Phillis | Mrs Vincent
    401475 | 58214 | Mrs Sealand | Mrs Stephens
    401476 | 58214 | Isabella | Miss Ferguson
    401477 | 58214 | Indiana | Mrs Hamilton
    401478 | 58214 | with Singing | Lowe.
    Performance: 58215 | 28776 | a | Lethe | As17571021.
    AsSeeDate: 58215 | cg | a | As | 17571021
    Cast:
    401479 | 58215 | with Character of <i>Lord Chalkstone</i> | Shuter
    401480 | 58215 | Fine Gentleman | Dyer
    401481 | 58215 | Fine Lady | Mrs Green.
    Performance: 58216 | 28776 | d | <i>FFingalian Dance</i>, by Desire, as17571013
    AsSeeDate: 58216 | cg | d | As | 17571013

Mainpiece

Comments:
As17571114, but with a new Occasional Prologue-Smith.
Cast:

Afterpiece

Title: Lethe
Comments:
As17571021.
Cast:

Dance

Comment: FFingalian Dance, by Desire, as17571013

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