*p1776 11 16 dl The Roman Father. Horatius-Bensley; Tullus Hostilius-Jefferson; Valesius-Brereton; Citizens-Wrighten, Norris, Griffiths; Soldier-Chaplin; Publius Horatius-Smith; Valeria-Miss Hopkins; Horatia-Mrs Yates.*a1776 11 16 dl A Christm^as^Tale. ^As17761022^, but Robinette-Mrs Davies; Good and Evil Spirits-Miss _Jarratt.*c1776 11 16 dl Mainpiece: Not acted these 10 years [not acted since 20 Apr. 1765]; in [it] will be introduced a <i>Grand Triumphal Entry of Publius</i>v, with the original Music composed by $Boyce=. [This was included in all subsequent performances.] This is the first Time that $Mrs Yates= played since the Paper Quarrel between the Managers and her. Before the Play began Mrs Yates went on, and made the following apology, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope what has been already published has been sufficient to satisfy the Publick that I did not intend to affront or insult them. I have only to add, that it ever has (been) and ever shall be my Study and Endeavour to please that Publick from (whom) I have received so many Favours." The Audience applauded, and the Play went on--Mrs Yates played finely and had great applause (<i>Hopkins Diary</i>). Receipts: #145 2s. 6d.