[In margin:] Persons returned to y^e County Courts [1678] 29th July.

William Mason Bricklayer, Charles Cleate Dancinge Master, Ceaser Wheeler his seru^t Fidler all at John Smiths Butcher come from Virginia, & p George Joy said to be in the rebellion of Nath^l Bakon there. W^m Hill Tayl^r at John Winscomes, Richard Dolinge Tayl^r. at s^d Winscomes.

A List of Seuerall psons returned to y^e Countie courts at seuerall times not admitted nor aproued by y^e select men of Boston to be Inhabitants of y^e Towne . . .

The Comissioners & Selectmen for the Towne of Boston presenting to this Court mr Henry Sherlot a frenchman yt is newly come into this Towne as he sajth a Dancing master or a person very Insolent & of ill fame that Raues & scoffes at Religion of a Turbulent spirit no way fitt to be tollerated to live in this place and therefor humbly desir[ing] this Court according to their wisdomes to take such order that the sajd sherlott may be remooved & sent away not only out of this Towne but Colony as a person not wth safety to be Admitted to live amongst us: The Court on pervsall of what was presented voted that mr Sherlot the frenchman dancer & fencer be remooved out of the Country and that he depart accordingly once wthin two months on poenalty of Contempt of Authority

Boston. Court of Assistants. [Present whereabouts of document unknown.]

“. . . haveing . . . Endeavored to discharge our Duty according to the lawes for the Suppressing of vice and keeping out of the Town any person . . . as may be Noxious . . . and in particular that ffrenchman named Henry Sherlott who goes under the title of a Dancing Master whom we . . . finde to be very Insolent, a person of ill fame (haveing been . . . prosecuted for . . . Rape in Ireland) one that Raves & Scoffs at Religion here, of a turbulent Spirit, & is allready a meer Incendiary in this place; who by his many falsehoods & misrepresentations . . . hath Endeavored to make a party, thereby to obtrude himself upon the Town . . . wherefore we humbly pray that according to your Wisdome you will be pleased to take such Order that the said Sherlott may be fforthwith sent out not only of the Town but Colony as a person not with safety to be Admitted amongst us. . . .”

Francis Stepney at Jn^r. Birge, Danceing Master.

Thorsday. Nov^r 12 [1685]. Mr. Moodey preaches from Isa. 57. 1. Mr. Cobbett’s Funeral Sermon: said also of Mr. Chauncy that he was a Man of Singular Worth. Said but 2 of the First Generation left.

After, the Ministers of this Town Come to the Court and complain against a Dancing Master who seeks to set up here and hath mixt Dances, and his time of Meeting is Lecture-Day; and ’tis reported he should say that by one Play he could teach more Divinity than Mr. Willard or the Old Testament. Mr. Moodey said ’twas not a time for N.E. to dance. Mr. Mather struck at the Root, speaking against mixt Dances.

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Thorsday, Dec^r 17^th [1685]. Mr. Mather preacheth from Mat. 16., former part of the 25^th Verse. For whosoever will save his Life shall Lose it. At County-Court nothing done in Mr. Sergeant’s Business: So he makes a Speech when the Court open, that if the Court did nothing they would give him a Record of it, that he might go elsewhere for he would not be kept out of’s Money: speaking warmly.

Mr. Francis Stepney, the Dancing Master, desired a Jury, so He and Mr. Shrimpton Bound in 50£ to Jan^r Court. Said Stepney is ordered not to keep a Dancing School; if he does will be taken in contempt and be proceeded with accordingly. Mr. Shrimpton muttered, saying he took it as a great favour that the Court would take his Bond for £50.

(For a reproduction, see fig. 383)

Stepney.^s Inhibition

This Court being informed that m^ṛ Francis Stepney hath set up a danceing Schoole in the Town of Boston, without any allowance of the Court or Selectmen of the Town, and there being complaints of high misdemeaners brought against him depending for Judgment: The Court do judge meet to inhibit and strictly forbid his continuing any such Schoole for the future under the penalty of his being reputed a contamner of Authority and to be proceeded against accordingly.—

Stepney charge bound

m^ṛ Francis Stepney Danceing Master resident in Boston indicted & charged For that sometime in or about the month of October last past He did utter in the Town of Boston certain prophane and wicked words or Speeches tending to blasphemy. In saying there was more divinity to be seen in some plays than is in the old Testam^ṭ or in some of it, as by testimony shalbe made to appeare; put himselfe upon tryal by the Jury: The Jury finde m^ṛ Stepney guilty of Saying there was as much divinity in some playes, as in some of the old Testament.

Stepney^s charge found

m^ṛ Francis Stepney Danceing Master resident in Boston informed against and complained of for reviling the Goverment of this place, In saying sometime this winter that there was no Authority here, and that the Authority were but Shoe Makers and Taylors, and other such expressions as by testimony shall again put himselfe on tryal by the Jury finds m^ṛ Stepney guilty.

Friday, Jan^r 29^th [1686]. Isaac Goose proves his Mother’s Will. Mr. Belcher dines with the Court. It seems there’s a discourse that the K[ing] should motion to have all the Negroes at Jamaica baptized. Mr. Francis Stepney has his Jury to tey his speaking Blasphemous Words; and Reviling the Government. ’Tis referred till next Tuesday.

(For a reproduction, see fig. 383)

Thorsday Feb. 4. 1686. Francis Stepney fined 110£. 10£ down, the rest respited till the last of March, that so might go away if he would. He appeals: Mr. Shrimpton and Luscombe his Sureties. Mr. Moodey preaches from Luke 12.4. Especially this day from those words, My Friends.

(For a reproduction, see fig. 383)

Tuesday, Feb. 16. 1685/6. Generall Court meets. Dine 3 times. . . .

Mr. Eliot at Meeting on Lecture day.

The Arrow against Dancing comes out

[Increase Mather. An Arrow against Profane and Promiscuous Dancing. Drawn out of the Quiver of the Scriptures. By the Ministers of Christ at Boston in New England. (Boston, 1684). The date on the title page was a misprint.]

Francis Stepney his rasons of Appeale from the Sentance of y^e county court Sitting in Boston ffebruary 4^ṭh 1685/86

July 28 [1686]. A considerable Troop from Watertown come and fetch Mr. Bayly, some of ours also accompany them. Francis Stepney the Dancing Master runs away for Debt. Several Attachments out after him.

(For a reproduction, see fig. 383)

Jan 3 [1687] One Francis Stepney, a dancing master, having been forced to leave Boston “for his ill-behavior,” and “it appearing that he hath been of loose carriage here, and y^t he has neither a visible estate nor any manuall occupation whereby to get an honest lively-hood nor yet has given in y^e security required by an act of Assembly of this province,” it is ordered, at a council held this day, that he “never hereafter teach danceing within this province, and that forthwith he give before M^ṛ John Spragge, Security to y^ẹ Value of one thousand pounds by recognizance with two sufficient securytyes to be of good behavior for and dureing the Space of one year after y^e date of these presents, and likewise that he give before the said M^ṛ John Spragge, security to y^ẹ Value of £500 by recognizance with like sufficient security to continue for y^e space of two years, that he be of noe charge to y^ẹ place in manner as is required by the said act of assembly or in fayleur of such suretyes he shall within the space of Six days depart out of this province.”

From Council Minutes (ms) V: 191 (Albany)

Re. debt due July 17, 1703, called in July 9, 1717. Thomas Hepworth of Charleston, South Carolina, Gent., vs. George Brownell of Boston, Dancing Master

At the House of Mr. George Brownwell in Wings Lane Boston is Taught, Writing, Cyphering, Dancing, Treble Violin, Flute, Spinnet &c. Also English and French Quilting, Imbroidery, Florishing, Plain Work, marking in several sorts of Stiches and several other works, where Scholars may board.

(For a reproduction, see fig. 385)

new inhabitants admitted by the sel[ect]-men. . . .

1713. Aprill 28. Gorge Brownel,—Rob^t Howard & Habijah Savage, being Security

My elder Brothers were all put Apprentices to different Trades. I was put to the Grammar School at Eight Years of Age [1714], my Father intending to devote me as the Tithe of his Sons to the Service of the Church. My early Readiness in learning to read (which must have been very early, as I do not remember when I could not read) and the Opinion of all his Friends that I should certainly make a good Scholar, encourag’d him in this Purpose of his. My Uncle Benjamin too approv’d of it, and propos’d to give me all his Shorthand Volumes of Sermons I suppose as a Stock to set up with, if I would learn his Character. I continu’d however at the Grammar School not quite one Year, tho’ in that time I had risen gradually from the Middle of the Class of that Year to be the Head of it, and farther was remov’d into the next Class above it, in order to go with that into the third at the End of the Year. But my Father in the mean time, from a View of the Expence of a College Education which, having so large a Family, he could not well afford, and the mean Living many so educated were afterwards able to obtain, Reasons that he gave to his Friends in my Hearing, altered his first Intention, took me from the Grammar School, and sent me to a School for Writing and Arithmetic kept by a then famous Man, Mr. Geo. Brownell, very successful in his Profession generally, and that by mild encouraging Methods. Under him I acquired fair Writing pretty soon, but I fail’d in the Arithmetic, and made no Progress in it.

July 16, 1714. Bill from George Brownell to Madam Stoddard for Elizabeth Shrimpton’s dancing lessons and embroidery floss.

(For a reproduction, see fig. 384)

January 10 1715/16, in an indenture, Richard Whitehorn bound himself with the consent of his parents to George Brownell, schoolmaster until he comes of full age in January 1724/25.

This is to give Notice, that at the House of Mr. George Brownell, late School Master in Hanover Street, Boston, are all sorts of Millinary Works done; making up Dresses, and flowering of Muslin, making of furbelow’d Scarffs, and Quilting, and cutting of Gentlewomens hair in the newest Fashions and also young Gentlewomen and Children taught all sorts of fine Works, as Feather Work, Filegre and Painting upon Glass, Embroidering a new way, Turkey-Work for Handkerchiefs new ways, fine new Fashion Purses, flourishing and plain Work and Dancing cheaper than ever was taught in Boston. Work for Handkerchiefs and short Aprons upon Muslin artificial flowers work’d with a Needle.

“Torey, Lydia and Dorothy, of Boston, from London, England, 1716, orphans bound out for five years to Pleasant, wife of George Brownell; the ministers of Boston bought their indentures and they were declared free.”

“During the next year [1716] George Brownell appeared in court several times. The first suit was brought by William Chedder, Mariner, Commander of the ship Hanover Galley, disclosing the fact that George Brownell paid the passage of many boys and men as servants and distributed them to whoever wanted them. Captain Chedder claimed in his plea that Thomas Bowman of London, tallow chandler, shipped on the 26th of March, on the ship Hanover Gallery 15 men and boy servants and consigned them to George Brownell, he paying the freight for the passage of each on their arrival at Boston the sum of £9, and the ship arrived safe with the said servants at Boston 22 May, Brownell had notice and was received most of them and has paid Chedder the sum of £79 in part of the passage, but has refused to pay the remaining £56. Brownell through his attorney, John Valentine, pleaded that he has paid the freight for every servant delivered to him. The jury found for Chedder £27 damage and costs of suit. Chedder appealed the case and was then awarded £30 and costs.

“Brownell then sued Chedder for £200 damages and was awarded £45 and costs, which verdict Chedder appealed. In Brownell’s answer to the appeal of Chedder, he said among other things, that Chedder would not allow him to take away any of the servants from on board the vessel until the freight was paid or security given. That Chedder kept the servants in his own employ to load and unload the ship, for which he got or saved a great deal of money, that the Captain had detained and carried away with him a chest of Carpenter’s tools worth £18, and the bedding of 15 servants which cost 10–6 sterling each. In this appeal Brownell was given $40 and costs.

“There were some depositions in this last appeal which give a little more insight into this case. Thomas Davis, John Gerry and William Cooper deposed that on 22 May, George Brownell came on board the Hanover and demanded the servants of the Mate, who told him that he had orders not to deliver them, and after the ship had come to wharf, Mr. Brownell came once or twice to demand them and the mate answered in the same manner. And further that we never saw or heard Capt. Chedder make any delivery of the servants, and that Turner, Austin and Homer had their liberty to walk where they pleased without any restraint, either by day or night. Capt. Chedder being present objected and said that he never gave the abovesaid Turner, Austin or Homer leave to walk about either day or night.

“Thomas Davis further deposed on Thursday, John Turner called me on shore and told me privately that he was resolved to go away and asked me to go along with him, and then he asked Mark Austin to go with us. and all agreed and went to the Three Crowns to see Samuel Stevens who came a passenger in the same ship. And Turner asked Stevens which way they could get away and Thomas Turner seeing us when we came out of the Three Crowns, went with us and we walked about all the afternoon, contriving how to get away, and Stevens went with us, and at last we came to Beacon Hill, and he told us and showed that there was but one way out of the town by land. John Turner asked him whether it was best to go to Rhode Island or New York.

“Thomas Turner and John Gerry deposed that they and John Turner, Thomas Homer and Mark Austin were at the house of Mr. George Brownell on the 24th or 25th of May about the hour of 8 or 9 o’clock in the evening, and that they heard Mr. Brownell tell John Turner, Thomas Homer and Mark Austin that they, with the deponents, should go to Arousick the next day and he would provide them with the Necessaries and working tools, such as they should want, and the above three persons came along with us upon the Long Wharf, near the Treasurer’s Office, and parted with us and we never saw them again. When Mr. Brownell came to the ship the next morning, Thomas Davis told him that Turner, Homer and Austin were not aboard and Mr. Brownell answered he was afraid they were gone.

“Benjamin Sweetser deposed that being present on Long Wharf, coming from the back part of the Treasurer’s Office with Mr. George Brownell, some young lads asked him to give them some drink. He said that if they would come up to his house he would give them some, and bid them call some others to partake with them in that drink. He invited me to go down with him, and they came into his home some time afterwards and he gave them some liquor. The chief of the discourse was what they wanted of clothes and tools. The quantity of liquor was enough for their requirements but too little to make them drunk. There were some other of Mr. Brownell’s friends came in and both heard and saw the same.”

[Verso of same folio:]

April 15, 1718. Bill from George Brownell to Mr. Stoddard for Elizabeth Shrimpton’s dancing lessons, for fitting and tuning a spinet and schooling for Coffie the Negro.

(For a reproduction, see fig. 242)

June 4, 1718. George Brownell sold to David Colson, Glover, all his possessions on Aroosick Island, including the above mentioned goods [referred to on the Brownell vs. Wm. Robinson case, docket no. 11776, Inferior Court of Common Pleas, Boston] and 100 acres of land.

On 26 of August 1720, George Brownell filed a long appeal to the Governor and the General Assembly of New Hampshire. He complained that George Whitehorn had brought a complaint against him alledging the abuse of his son, Richard Whitehorn—‘and his father, finding him fit for Business, thought on this unusual method to deprive your Petitioner of his Apprentice & reap the benefit of my charge and Expences of four and a half years which would cost his father £200 for his board, clothes & Schooling, to have done by any other Master to that degree that I have done it. . . . & he will now save his father Seventy pounds per annum by being his clerk . . . and the last three months he hath particularly Behaved himself very undutifully & hath been encouraged thereto by his relations, and beene guilty of lying, Swearing, cursing, telling of Secrets out of the house and neglecting all comands unless compeled to it. . . . And for a profest Schoolmaster to have his Apprentice permitted to falsely accuse him in the face of the whole country and not to be punished for it, must render him useless and unserviceable.’

“About this time George Brownell must have become interested in Chester, New Hampshire, and although his name does not appear on the petition for a new town in 1719, there were eight grants of land in his name from 1719 to 1722. As his name does not appear in any of the town records he must have assigned to someone else and the name was not changed.”

“I have paid Mr. Brownell for Miss Mollys schooling as likewise for Six Balls of Gold & one of Silver Thread for Miss Molly at £1, 6s, which I now send by Mr. Wiman, the Upholsterer, 28 September 1723.

Molly Clarke, dau. of George Clarke, later Lt. Gov. of New York

A Boarding School, also Reading, Writing, Cyphering, Dancing, and Several Sorts of Needle-work, at the House of George Brownell in Second Street, Philadelphia.

Very good seasoned Boards, also several large Backs (or Cisterns) some of Four, and some of Five hundred Gallons, made of good Cedar Plank, to be Sold by George Brownell, School-Master in Second street: Where is Taught Reading, Writing, Cyphering, and Dancing, with variety of Needle-work, &c. Where Scholars may Board.

At the house of George Brownell, near the Custom House, are taught Reading, Writing, Cyphering, Merchants Accompts, Latin, Greek &c, also Dancing, Plain-work, Flourishing, Imbroidery, and various Sorts of Works. Any Persons may be taught as private as they please.

This is to give Notice, that George Brownell continues his School, at the House where he now lives in Broad-Street.

At a Meeting of the Selectmen, August 14, 1734. . . .

Upon a Motion made by Mr. George Brownell for Liberty to Open a School for the Instruction of Youth in Reading, Writing, Cyphering, Dancing, and the use of the Needle.

Voted, That Mr. Brownell have Liberty Granted him to keep Such a School accordingly, While he continues to regulate the same in Conformity to the Laws of this Province, and to the Approbation of the Select Men, for the time being. . . .

At the House of Mr. George Brownell; lately the House of Mr. William Lowder, near the Common, is taught Reading, Writing, Cyphering, Dancing, plain Work, Marking, Embroidery, with a variety of Needle Work; where young Persons may Board, and particular Attendance will be given either in Town or Country.

December 1734. Brattle Square Church Records. George Brownell is listed as a communicant from New York.3

At the House of George Brownell, the House of John Knight, Deceased, in Second-street, is taught, reading, Writing, Cyphering, Dancing, Plain Work, Marking, with Variety of Needle Work. Boarding for Schollars.

N.B. A new One Horse Chaise, Also Dry Fish, Mackerel, Rhode Island Cheese, Raisins, Currants, Hops, Iron Pots and Kettles, Falling Axes, Glue cut Whale Bone, Cedar Buckets, Spanish Soap for fine Linen, Sives, Fringes, Kid Gloves, Red Leather for Chairs and Shoes &c. Primers, Psalters, Testaments, Bibles, Writing-Books, &c. To be sold.

“173 7/1738 acct. of Samuel Carpenter’s estate

Several accounts for Miss Betty’s schooling, board, and learning to dance.”

Yesterday Morning died here, and was the same day decently interred, Madam Brownell, Wife of Mr. George Brownell, a Gentlewoman well known and much respected in New-England and New-York, as well as this Province, for her excellent and happy Method of educating young Ladies, in which useful Employment she had been engaged many years.

All Persons indebted to George Brownell of this City are desired to make speeky Payment, he intending to Depart this Province in a short Time; and those who have any Demands on him are desired to bring in their Accounts that they may be adjusted.

N.B. To be sold by the said George Brownell, several sorts of household Furniture, as Chests of Drawers, Tables, Chairs, Looking Glasses, etc.

Will of Henrietta Fisher, November 5, 1750.

“Fisher made a bequest of all her property to her two sons-in-law, Alexander Petrie and Daniel Crawford, to share and share alike, upon condition that they and their heirs ‘do Equally at their joint expense Maintain and Intertain my loving Uncle Mr. George Brownell, in bed, washing and Lodging and Cloathing during all the days of his Life and that they shall be at the joynt Expense and Cost of a Decent Burial for the said George Brownell when it shall please God to call him Hence.’

“Brownell was appointed an executor of H. Fisher’s will but did not qualify. One of the two beneficiaries, Daniel Crawford, died in 1760. His will did not mention George Brownell.”

Advertisements.

At the House of Mr. James Ivers, formerly call’d the Bowling Green House in Cambridge-Street Boston, is now set up a Boarding School, where will be carefully Taught, Flourishing, Embroidery, and all Sorts of Needle-Work, also Filigrew, Painting upon Glass, Writing, Arithmetick, and Singing Psalm Tunes.

At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 31, 1715. . . .

Voted by the sel.men that compl^t be made to the Court of Gen^ll Sessions of the Peace now Sitting ag^t R—Stanhope for Keeping a Publick Danceing School in Boston without allowance & approbation of y^e Sel. men. . . .

At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 25^th, 1715. . . .

Voted. That the Town Clerk in the name of the Select men to present a Complaint to Session ag^t Rivers Stanhope, for Setting up & Keeping School in the Town of Boston for the Teaching & Instructing of youth to dance etc. in time past without the allowance & Approbation of the Sel.men of the S^d Town.

And in like Manner to make Complaint ag^t Edward Enstone for Setting up & keeping a School for Teaching Mussick &c. . . .

2. Anno 1716. At a meeting of the Select men the 3^d of April. . . .

Mesu^rs Rivers Stanhope &; Edw^d. Enstone their Petion as partners to kep a School of manners or Danceing School in this Town, is disapproved by the Sel. men.

At a meeting of the Gentlem of the Church this 3^d day of Aug^t 1713, Refering to the Orgains Giveing them by Thomas Brattle, Esq^ṛ Dece^d, Voted, that the Orgins be Accepted by the Church, and that M^r Miles answer M^ṛ William Brattle’s Letter concerning the Same.

At a Vestry held at Boston Feb^y, 1713–14, Voted, that the Church Wardens write to Coll. Redknap and desire him to go to M^ṛ Edw^ḍ Enston, who lives next Door to M^ṛ Master’s on Tower Hill, and discourse him as to his Inclination and Ability to come over to be Organist here, We being willing to allow him Thirty p^dṣ̣ ꝑ Annum this money, which with other Advantages as to Dancing, Musick, etc., we doubt not will be sufficient Encouregement.

March 2^d, 1713–14, Voted, that the Organs be forthwith put up. [Here follows a list of all persons who contributed towards the maintenance and support of the Brattle organ at King’s Chapel.]

There was no one thoroughly competent to play the instrument nearer than England, though a temporary supply—Mr. Price—was found, till negotiations with Mr. Edward Enstone persuaded him to cross the Atlantic, and by Christmas, 1714, to assume the duties of organist.

At a meeting of the Sel. men, Feb^ry 21. [1715]. . . .

M^r Edward Enstones Petition for Liberty of keeping a School as a Master of Musick & Danceing Mast^r, in this Town is disallowed by y^e Sel. men.

At a Meeting of the Selectmen, October 25^th, 1715. . . .

Voted. That the Town Clerk in the name of the Sect men to present a Complaint to Session ag^t Rivers Stanhope, for Setting up & Keeping School in the Town of Boston for the Teaching & Instructing of youth to dance etc. in time past without the allowance & Approbation of the Sel. men of the S^d Town.

And in like Manner to make Complaint ag^t Edward Enstone for Setting up & keeping a School for Teaching Mussick &c.

For a reference to Edward Enstone’s partnership with Rivers Stanhope in a dancing school, see the above source in the section on Stanhope in this Appendix.

this is to give Notice that there is lately sent over from London a choice Collection of Musickal Instruments, consisting of Flaguelets, Flutes, Haut-Boys, Bass-Viols, Violins, Bows, Strings, Reads for Haut-Boys, Books of Instructions for all these Instruments, Books of ruled Paper. To be Sold at the Dancing School of Mr. Enstone Sudbury-Street near the Orange-Tree Boston. Note, Any Person may have all Instruments of Musick mended, or Virgenalls and Spinnets Strung and Tuned at a reasonable rate, and likewise may be taught to Play on any of these Instruments abovemention’d; dancing taught by a true and easier method than has been heretofore.

(See fig. 276 in this volume for a reproduction of this advertisement)

[November] 29.5. Mr. Webb preach’d. After Lecture Mr. Welsteed and Capt. Wadsworth acquainted Mr. Bromfield and me that a Ball was designed at Enston’s in the evening; pray’d us to prevent the Gov^r being there. Accordingly, in the Closet Capt. Belcher, Mr. Bromfield, and I spake to the Gov^r and at last his Excel’^y promised us not to be there.

[November] 30.6 Gov^r dines with the Council at Patten’s. Gov^r Thank’d me for my Beef, spake very Courteously to me, told me he was not at the Ball, would break no Orders of the Town. . . .

Verso

1717 Abigaill Hutchinson

June 11 Entered with M^r Eustan^t

To Learn to Dance

This is to acquaint all Gentlemen and others, that Edward Enstone Dancing Master is removed to a Large House in King-Street Boston, where young Ladies may be Accomodated with Boarding, and taught all sorts of Needle-work with Musick and Dancing, &c.

N.B. Dancing Days are Monday, Thursday, and Saturday in the afternoons. Thursdays being Publick for all Gentlemen and Ladies that please to come and see the Performance.

Nov^r 8, [1723] Voted, by the Church wardens and Vestry, that M^r Edw^ḍ Enston deliver the key of the Organs to Mess^ṛs Price and Gifford, that they may practise on the Organ in order to quallify one of them to be Organist, as shall be best approved of by y^e said Church Wardens and Vestry.

The Household Goods of Mr. Edward Enstone of Boston, Dancing-Master, will be Exposed to Sale at his House in King-Street on Tuesday the 10th Instant, where Attendance will be given every day ’till the Goods are all disposed of.

N.B. On Thursday the 19th Instant at his School will be publick Dancing, beginning at 5 of the Clock.

The remaining part of Mr. Enstone’s Goods, consisting of, Beds, Bedding and other Household Goods with a Collection of several pieces of Painting & Prints of sundry sorts, will be exposed to Sale every Day this Week, excepting Wednesday.

N.B. The said Mr. Enstone will continue to teach Dancing, &c every Monday, Thursday & Saturday in the afternoon as usual, during his stay here, at Mr. Grainger’s the Writing School Master, at the House of Sr. Charles Hobby’s5 at the South End.

January 25, 1719/20. . . . M^r Samuel Granger Late of London who came from thence into this Town w^th Cap^t Brunton being present Asks to be Admitted an Inhabit^t of this Town w^ch is now granted by y^e Sel.men on condition that he procure Sufficient Surtyes to Indemnify y^e Town from Charges.

January 27, 1719/20. Voted. That m^r Sam^ll Granger (according to his request) be admitted to keep School to teach writeing, Logick & Merchants Acco^ts in this Town he giveing Security upon his admittance as an Inhabit^t.

Boston. March 7. 1719. THis Day Mr. Samuel Grainger opens his School at the House formerly Sir Charles Hobby’s; where will be Taught Grammar, Writing after a free and easy manner in all the usual Hands, Arithmetick in a concise and practical Method, Merchants Accompts, and the Mathematicks.

He hopes the more thinking People, will in no wise be discouraged from sending their Children thither, on account of the reports newly reviv’d, because these dancing Phaenomena’s were never seen nor heard of in School Hours.6

8 Mar. 1719/20. Col. Fitch express’d himself as much prizing Mr. Granger’s Accomplishment to Teach Writing; never such a Person in Boston before. Resolves to send his Son to him; has told him he will do so.

At the House formerly Sir Charles Hobby’s are taught, Grammar, Writing after a free and easy manner, in all the hands usually practiced, Arithmetick Vulgar and Decimal in a concise and practical Method, Merchants Accounts, Geometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Geography, Trigonometry, Astronomy, Navigation and other parts of the Mathematicks, with the use of the Globes and other Mathematical Instruments, by Samuel Grainger.

They whose Business won’t permit ’em to attend the usual School Hours, shall be carefully attended and Instructed in the Evenings.7

Summon of Samuel Granger of Boston in the County of Suffolke, Writing Master . . . to appear before Our Justices of Our Inferior Court of Common Pleas to be Holden at Boston . . . to answer to Jahleel Brenton of Newport on Rhode Island . . . Esq^r; in a plea of Trespass and Ejectment for that the def^t, has illegally entred into & refuses to deliver to the Plantif the possession of all that Message or Tenem^ṭ, Yards, Gardens, back sides and Lands thereto belongong scituate lying & being in Boston aforesaid Butted and bounded on the South east, in the front upon the broad street leading towards Roxbury, measureing Ninty feet & an half on the South west by the Land Leading into the Comon or Training Field, measuring Two hundred & thirty one feet, on the Northeast by the Land heretofore Timothy Batts in part; and the Lands heretofore Daniel Quinseys Measureing Two hundred fifty Nine feet; and on the northwest by the Land heretofore of Samuel Sewall Esq^ṛ measuring seventy four feet & an half, or however Otherwise the Same, now is or was butted & bounded which Said Message Land & premises was heretofore the Estate & Inheritance of S^ṛ Charles Hobby Late of Boston aforesaid Knight who by Indenture of Lease and Release bearing date the 10^th & 11^th of Sep^t, (1708) Conveyed the Same, for Valuable Considerations to Stephen Mason of London Merchant his heirs and assigns forever which said Stephen Mason afterwards by Indentures of Lease & Release, bearing date the first & Second day of September (1721) Conveyed the Same for Valuable Considerations to the Plaintiff his heirs and assigns forever as by the Said Several recited Deeds or Indentures more fully do appear Yett the defendent (tho’ often requested) has hitherto denyed and refused & do still deny and refuse to deliver the Possession, of the premises to the Plaintiff.

To the Damage of the said Jahleel, Brenton (as he Saith)

The Sum of Two Thousand pounds; which shall then and there be made to Appear, with other due Damages; and have you there this Writ, with your doings therein. Witness. . . . the Eighteenth Day of March . . . 1722/3.

On Monday next Mr. Samuel Grainger will begin his Evening School for Writing, Accompts and the Mathematicks, where such as are desirous to learn, shall be dispatcht with Expedition suitable to their Application.

This Evening Mr. Samuel Grainger begins his Evening School for Writing Accompts, and the Mathematicks, such as intend to learn are desired to begin speedily, and they shall be dispatcht with Expedition suitable to their Application.

On Monday next (God willing) Mr. Samuel Granger will begin his Evening School, for Writing, Accompts, and the Mathematicks, such as would make any Proficiency therein, are desired to begin speedily, and they shall be dispatcht with all Possible Care and Expedition.

This Evening Mr. Samuel Grainger will begin his Evening School, for Writing, Accompts, and the Mathematicks, such as would make any Proficiency therein, are desired to begin speedily, and they shall be dispatcht with all possible Care and Expedition.

Any Persons having a House to Lett upon Lease, which is or may be made Convenient for a School, may Treat with Mr. Samuel Granger, School-master, Boston.

September 1^sṭ 1727. Att a meeting of the Ministers, Church wardens wardens, Vestrys, and Congregations of the two Episcopal Churches in Boston, at the King’s Chappel in Boston,—

Voted, That M^ṛ Samuel Grainger for his services done to the said Churches be paid as a Gratuity the Sum of ten Pounds; Viz. Six Pounds part thereof by the Kings Chappel, and Four Pounds Remainder thereof By Christ Church.

This Week Mr. Samuel Grainger begins Evening School, for Writing, Arithmetick, Book Keeping, Navigation, &c. Those who would make a reasonable proficiency therein are desired to apply themselves speedily.

N.B. Such Young Women who cannot attend his Day School may be also taught Writing and Accompts a part.

Any Person having a House to Lett upon Lease with Convenience for a large Family and a School Room, may treat with Samuel Grainger about the same.

The Hon. the Society for the propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, have appointed Mr. Samuel Grainger School Master, to succeed Mr. Edward Mills sen. lately deceased, to instruct the Children of such indigent Members of the Church of England Gratis, as are not able to pay for the same.

Friday last died here in a very sudden manner, of an Apoplectick Fit, the Ingenious and Learned Mr. Samuel Granger, Aged about 48 Years : He has for about 15 Years past employed himself in Instructing the Children and Youth of this Town and other parts in Writing, Arithmetick, &c. which useful and necessary Business he discharged with uncommon Diligence and Fidelity, to great Satisfaction and Applause, being in an extraordinary manner Qualified for such an important Trust so that his Death is a public Loss, and as such, is greatly Lamented by us.——He was Inter’d with abundant Respect, on Tuesday last: his Funeral begin attended by the principal Persons of the Town, about 150 Children who were under his Tuition walking before the Corpse.

Advertisements:

Whereas Mr. Samuel Grainger, a noted School Master, hath been lately removed by Death from his School, this is to notify any Person of this Town that sent their Children to his School, and other Gentlemen, that his Son, Mr. Thomas Grainger,8 who Writes and Cyphers in the Method of his late Father, designs to keep his said Father’s School, under the direction and inspection of the Rev. Mr. Andrew L’Mercier, having the Approbation of the Select-Men of the Town.

To be Sold by Publick Vendue, on Tuesday next to 16th of April, at Three o’Clock P. M. all the Household Goods and Library, with Three Negros, belonging to the Estate of Mr. Samuel Grainger deceas’d, at the House where he lately dwelt in the Common.

This is to give Notice to all Persons who have sent their Children to the School of Mrs. Susannah Grainger, since the decease of her lat^e Husband Mr. Samuel Grainger, to pay their Money to her, and no other Person whatsoever.

N.B. The said Mrs. Grainger has a likely Negro Man, Woman and Child to dispose of upon reasonable Terms.

This is to give Notice, That the Sale of the late Mr. Grainger’s Households Goods, &c. which was to have been [last Tuesday,] [the 16^th Instant] is put off to the first of May next: In the mean Time, a Catalogue of the said Books will be printed. Any Persons who have borrowed any Books of the said Mr. Grainger, are desired to return them; and those that justly Claim any, may have them again.

The Estate of Mr. Samuel Grainger, late of Boston, deceased, being represented Insolvent, all the Creditors to the said Estate, are desired to bring in their Claims to Mr. John Edwards, Mr. Stephen Boutineau, and Capt. William Downe, who will meet at the Three Horshoes near the Common in Boston, the last Tuesday in this and the five following Months to examine the said Claims.

N.B. Two Volumes of Josephus which were formerly in the Possession of the said Mr. Grainger, being missing, and it not being known whether they are stolen or lent; These are to give Notice that whoever will bring them to Mr. John Walker, Merchant in Boston, or give any true Intigellents of them, so that they may be had again, shall have Ten Shillings Reward.

Household inventory of Samuel Grainger, dated 1734, records that among his moveable effects were “1 spinett, 4 base viols, 2 broken Instrum^s 15—–”. His estate was valued at £507.10.4; his administrative bond names him schoolmaster; while his administrative account refers to him as “Gentileman” and lists among his creditors Benjamin Walker and William Lowder.

(See fig. 254 in this volume for a detail of Grainger’s inventory)

. . . There is an allowance of £15 ꝑann. to a School in this Town; y^e last y^t injoy^d it was one Grangier, who has been more than a Yeare absent. Besides, this Town is very well supplied with 5 or 6 free schools, to w^ch we all pay, and y^e Mass^r have handsome Supports.

Grainger was a Vestryman for King’s Chapel from 1729–1734. He succeeded Mr. Mills as school-master for the Society for Propagating of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.

Proprietors of the First Chapel [King’s Chapel] . . . Gallery . . . Pew no. 90. Heirs of Sam^ḷ Granger—He paid £3 for one half. Oct^ṛ 19. 1729.

At a Meeting of the Selectmen, January 16, 1733/34. . . .

. . . Mess^rs. Boutineau and Johonnot with other applying to us, On acco^t of the School lately under the care of Mr. Samuel Grainger Deceased, which is become vacant by the Death of Mr. Grainger. And his Son Thomas Grainger being some time Usher to his Father who had Several Boarders, Desire, That his Son Thomas Grainger may have Leave to carry on the School for Three Months under the Inspection of Mr. Andrew LeMercier.9

Voted, that upon Condition of Mr. LeMercier takes the Oversight of the School, that Mr. Grainger have Liberty to Instruct the Youth for Three Months. . . .

Increase Getchell and Elizabeth Calfe married by Mr. Sam. Checkley, October 19, 1722.

advertisements

Choice good Italian Fiddle-Strings, to be sold by Increase Gatchel in King Street.

Advertisements. ALL Persons that have any Claims on, or that are Indebted to the Estate of Mr. Increase Gatchell, late of Boston, deceased, are desired forthwith to come and settle their Accompts with Mrs. Elizabeth Gatchell, Administratrix to the said Estate: And all those that have any Books of the said deceased, are desired to return them. A Drab coloured cloak & a Diamond Ring belonging to the said Gatchell, is missing, supposed to be left with some Person in Town, who are desired to return them. There is also a Negro Boy, to be Sold by Mrs Gatchell.

Household inventory of Increase Gatchell, dated March 4, 1729, records that among his moveable effects were “1 Harpsichord 10..—..—. . . a pcell of Catgutts, fflutes 1 pr. of skaits & a mock trumpet 1 Tankard and 1 Fidle 1..—..—” His estate was valued at £307; and the document of administration identifies him as “school Master.”

(See fig. 263 in this volume for a detail of Gatchell’s inventory)

Mr. Peter Haynes from London, Dancing Master, sets up School in Hanover Street, Boston, at the House of Capt. William Atkinson near the Sign of the Blew Bill10; beginning on this Day, and to be continued on Tuesdays & Thursdays Weekly, at 3 oClock afternoon.

At a Meeting of the Select men July 24^th. 1727. . . .

A list of Strangers warned to Depart Accordⁿ to law. . . .

May 18. Peter Hains a Dancing master from Road Island.

At a Meeting of the Select men July 24^th. 1727. . . .

A list of Strangers warned to Depart Accordⁿ to Law. . . .

ap^r.24. Daniel Perkins a Dancing master from Ditto [New York]

THE Pastry School and Painting upon Glass, and plain Work, Marking, Flowering and Embroidering, may be learned in the House where Mr. Perkins kept his Dancing-School, right over-against Mr. Astin’s the Apothecary, in the South End,

By Margaret Mackellwen.

March 19, 1728. Received of the Rev’d. Mr. Benjn Coleman the Sum of 3 shillings bearing the first Payment of the Subscription for a Print in Metzo:^o of the Late Rev. Dr. Cotton Mather, by which the Bearer is Entitled to the said Print Paying 2 shillings at the Delivery of the same. By me Peter Pelham.

PEter Pelham by this acquaints the Public, that the Plate in Metzotinto of the late Rev. Dr. Cotton Mather, is now ready for the Press, but as there are several Receipts of the Subscription given out, and most accounted for to him; he humbly desires all Persons forthwith to send all those Receipts they design not to pay for, till which time the Prints cannot be deliver’d out.

N.B. Those that were subscribed for at Mr. Barnard’s over against the Town-House will be delivered there.

NOTICE is hereby given to Subscriber’s &c, that the Prints of the late Rev. Dr. Cotton Mather, will be deliver’d the beginning of next Week, all those Gentlemen who Subscribed at Mr. Jonathan Barnards facing the Town-House, are desir’d to take their Prints Sub,cribed for, of him, at his shop; where they’ll afterwards be Sold: as also by the Author Peter Pelham at his house in Summer-Street facing the New-South Meeting Boston.

TO be Lett, a Brick House facing the New-South Meeting-House in Summer Street; Enquire of Mr. Peter Pellham, at his House over against William’s Court [by] Cornhill.

27 day Feb. 1729–30. Voted, that Mr. Peter Pellham have the Pew in the North Gallary (formerly M^ṛ Job Lewis’s. S^ḍ Pelham Paying Twenty pound for the Same.

On Thursday the 30th of this instant December, there will be performed a Concert of Musick on sundry Instruments at Mr. Pelham’s great Room being the House of the late Doctor Noyes near the Sun Tavern.13

Tickets to be delivered at the place of performance at Five shillings each the Concert to begin exactly at Six a Clock, and no Tickets will be delivered after Five the Day of performance. N.B. There will be no admitance after Six.

On this Day being the 30th of December, instant, there will be performed a Concert of Musick on sundry Instruments at Mr. Pelham’s great Room being the House of the late Doctor Noyes near the Sun Tavern.

Tickets to be delivered at the place of performance at Five Shillings each the Concert to begin exactly at Six a Clock, and no Tickets will be delivered after Five the Day of performance. N.B. There will be no admitance after Six.

The following Observations should have been inserted in last Monday’s Gazette, but came too late for the Press; yet I hope not too late to prevent the Growth of an Evil too dangerous to be overlookt by any Person who has either a Value for Religion, or Love for his Country.

PASSING by the Town-House on Saturday the 11th of this Month, a piece of Paper was slipt into my Hand, giving notice of an Entertainment of Musick and Dancing, (call’d by the fashionable name of an Assembly) to be held at Mr. Pelham’s Dancing School on the Thursday following, &c. which Entertainment, as I am inform’d is to be repeated Monthly, for the benefit of Gentlemen and Ladies.

I could not read this Advertisement without being startled and concern’d at the Birth of so formidable a Monster in this part of the World; and I began to consider what could give encouragement to so Licentious and Expensive a Divertion, in a Town famous for its Decency and Good Order, and at a Time when Poverty is coming upon us like an armed Man; when our Trade is Daily Decreasing, and our Debts and Poor Multiplying upon us; does the Tranquility of our Affairs at Home, or the unusual Success of our Commerce, invite us to new Pleasures and Expenses.

When we look back upon the Transactions of our Fore-Fathers, and read the Wonderful Story of their godly Zeal, their pious Resolutions, and their Publick Virtues; how should we blush and lament our present Corruption of Manners, and Decay of Religious & Civil Discipline? They laid the Foundation of their Country in Piety, and a Sanctity of Life: This was Building upon a Rock; and by the Blessing of god they flourish’d exceedingly, and became the astonishment and envy of their Neighbours: Magistrates then discharg’d their Duty with Diligence and Fidelity, and Vice and Irregularities were carefully watch’d, and crop’d in the Bud. Then were their Sons a Virtuous and Industrious Race, and their Daughter rich in a modest, frugal, and religious Education. But this their Posterity are too delicate to follow their sober Rules, and with Maxims, and crying out for Musick, Balls and Assemblies, like Children for their Bells and Rattles; as if our Riches flow’d in so fast upon us, that we wanted ways to dispose of them: Whereas it is too well known how our Flxtravagance in Apparel, and Luxury at our Tables, are hastening the ruin of our Country, and are evils which call loudly for a Remedy.

In vain will our Legislature provide wholesome Laws to suppress this Epidemical profuseness. In vain will our Ministers preach Charity, Moderation, and Humility, to an audience, whose thoughts are ingaged in scenes of Splendour and Magnificence, and whole Time and Money are consumed in Diets and Dancing. In vain will Masters secure their Treasure (the fruit of long Toil and Industry) with Locks and Bolts, while the Wives & Daughters are invited to Balls & Assemblies, where a great part of the pleasure consists in being gaz’d at, and applauded, for the richness of their Cloaths, and the elegancy of this Fancy. This is laying a foundation for Pride, vain Emulation, Envy, & Prodigality.

Time was when our Maidens were the desire of all Countries we had dealings with; and tho’ their Fortunes were small, yet their Minds were Humble: If we should now feed their Pride & Extravagance, without inlarging their Portions, we may perhaps dispose of them to some inconsiderate Lovers; but Woe be to the Men to whose Lost they fall: they will be a Moth in their Estates, and a Bane to their Happiness.

These & many more Mischiefs too tedious to mention, fatal to Modesty & Virtue? and Expensive to Families, will be the pernicious Consequence of Tollerating such Assemblies. And they are Mischiefs which demand a General Remedy, by the interposition of Publick Authority: For what single Person tho’ ever so Prudent or Stout-hearted, durst deny a beloved Wife, or favorite Daughter, the Liberty of a Pleasure indulged to all their Neighbors and Acquaintance? And if Madam & Miss are not suffered to shake their Heels Abroad, they will make the House & Family shake at Home.

BOSTON, Novemb. 23

The following Observations of a Gentleman, coming to our Hands, we have been desired to insert them in this Taper for the Benefit of the Publick, viz.

Notwithstanding the severe Charge laid against me I venture to give my Readers the following Letter and at the same time acknowledge Favours received from many worthy Persons that were at Mr. Pelham’s Assembly.

THIS is to give Notice to all Gentlemen and Ladies, that at Mr. Pelham’s great Room near the Town Dock, will be held an Assembly, on Wednesday the ijth of this Instant December, at Six of the Clock in the Evening, at Five Shillings each Ticket.

N.B. No Person to be admitted without a Ticket.

THis is to give Notice to the Gentlemen and Ladies Subscribers and others, that the Assembly which is to be held at Mr. Pelham’s great Room (by Subscription) will be Opend on Wednesday the Tenth of January and continue Six Wednesdays during the Months of January, February and March: subscriptions are taken in at the place above. Whereas it was falsely and maliciously Reported that the said Assembly was put off last Wednesday; this is to Inform the Publick that it was then held, and will certainly Continue as above-mentioned.

AT Mr. Pelham’s House near the Town Dock, is to be Sold sundry sorts of Houshold [sic] Goods (for Cash) very Cheap, he having Intention to break up House-keeping

N.B. Attendance will be given from Eight till Twelve o’Clock every Morning but not after that Hour, on Account of his preparing for his School, in the Afternoon, which he continues to keep as heretofore.

Mr. Peter Pelham, gives notice to all Gentlemen and Ladies, That he now keeps his Dancing School in Newport Rhode Island, in the House formerly belonging to Mr. Robert Little, over against Mr. John Bennet; where Attendance will be given on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from Two o’Clock in the Afternoon to receive Schollars, their Parents & Relations, who come with their Children, &c. Likewise particular attendance will be given in the Mornings and Evenings of said Days, for the Benefit of young Gentlemen whose Business or Inclinations may be a hindrance to their appearing in the School at the time above mentioned.

At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec. 28, 1737. . . .

Mr. Peter Pelham presented a Petition, Praying for Liberty to Open a School in this Town for the Education of Children in Reading, Writing, Needle work, Dancing and the Art of Painting upon Glass &c. Read.

Voted, That m^r. Pelham have Liberty Granted him to keep such a School Accordingly, While he Continues to regulate the same in Conformity to the Laws of this Province and has the Approbation of the Selectmen of the Town for the time being.

Mr. Peter Pelham, gives notice to all Gentlemen and Ladies in Town and Country, That at the House of Philip Dumerisque, Esq;14 in Summer street (next his own Dwelling house) Young Gentlemen and Ladies may be Taught, Dancing, Writing, Reading, Painting upon Glass, and all sorts of Needle Work.

Peter Pelham gives Notice to all Gentlemen and Ladies in Town and Country, that he has removed his School to the House of Mr. John Powel in Leveret’s Lane near the Town House Boston, Where he teaches Dancing Writing &c.

N.B. Youth may be Boarded or half boarded.

Nov. 8 1738. Pelham joined the Ancient and Honorable Order of Free and Accepted Masons, in the First or Mother Lodge (St. John’s Lodge).

In December he was elected Secretary.

No. 88 That Peter Pelham have the Pew No 88 for £50 (having a post) to be discounted with Thos Phillips Esq.

AS some Persons have signified their Desire that the Youth under their Care might have the Benefit of being taught Writing, Arithmetick, &c. in the Evening, (who are confin’d to Business in the Day time.) This is to inform them and all others, that proper Attendance will be given by Mr. Peter Pelham, at his School in Leveret’s Lane, near King-Street, Boston.

THis is to inform those that are employ’d in Affairs and Business in the Day Time, that they may be taught reading, writing, and arithmetick, in the Evening, by Mr. peter pelham, at his School near King-Street in Boston. Attendance will be given from Candle-light till Nine, for the Six ensuing Months.

N.B. A Servant Maid’s Time to be dispos’d of by him, for Three Years to come, that understands Town and Country Work, as also works very well at her Needle.

At a Meeting of the Select Men, Nov. 17. 1742. . . .

Mem^o. Liberty is hereby Granted to mr. Peter Pelham to Dig up the Pavement & open the Ground in Leveretts Lane in Order to repair the Drain running from the House wherein Dwells into the Common Shore, Upon Condition that he forth with make good the Ground & Pavement again and keep the same in repair from time to time to the Satisfaction of the Select Men.

The Writing and Arithmetick School kept by Peter Pelham, is now opend in the Evenings (as before from 6 to nine) to attend on those who are confin’d in Affairs and Business all the Day.

Aug. 21, 1744 at Pelham’s request his son Charles was elected secretary of the First Lodge in his place & Pelham was voted “Ten Pounds with the Thanks of the Society for his past Services.”

MR. Peter Pelham has again opend his Evening School, for Writing and Arithmetick, at His House in Queen Street, where due Attendence will be given during the Winter Season, as usual.

For the Benefit of Persons confin’d in Business in the Day Time, Notice is hereby given, that they may be taught Writing and Arithmetick during the Winter Season, from Candle-light ’till Nine o’Clock in the Evening, as heretofore, by Mr. Peter Pelham, at his School in Queen-Street.

ON Monday the 28th Instant will be again opend the Evening School at Mr. Pelham’s in Queen-Street, where Attendance will be given for the Instruction of Youth in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, from Candle-lighting to Nine o’Clock, during the Winter Season.

For the Benefit of Youth, employ’d in Business in the Day Time, This is to give Notice, that on Monday the 28th Instant will be open’d at Mr. Pelham’s in Queen-Street, an Evening School for Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, where constant Attendance will be given from Candle-lighting to Nine o’Clock, during the Winter Season. Sept. 15. 1747.

Boston Marriages, 1700–1751.

Peter Pelham & Mrs. Mary Copley May 22, 1748 [Trinity Church] [The widow Mary Copley, mother of John Singleton Copley, became Pelham’s third wife.]

MRs. Mary Pelham (formerly the Widow Copley, on the Long Wharff, Tabacconist) is remov’d into Lindel’s Row, against the Quaker’s Meeting House, near the upper End of King Street, Boston, where she continues to sell the best Virginia Tobacco, Cut, Pigtail and spun, of all Sorts, by Wholesale or Retail, at the cheapest Rates.

Mr. Pelham’s Writing and Arithmetick School near the Town House (during the Winter Season) will be open from Candle-Light ’till nine in the Evening, as usual, for the benefit of those employ’d in Business all the Day; and at his Dwelling House near the Quaker’s Meeting in Lindell’s Row; All Persons may be supply’d with the best Virginia Tobacco, cut, spun into the very best Pigtail, and all other sorts; also Snuff, at the cheapest Rates.

Mr. Peter Pelham desires all Gentlemen and Ladies may be inform’d, that he has open’d a Dancing School at Mr. Maverick’s in King-street, Boston; due Attendance will be given on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the Afternoon, under such private and regular Orders as formerly kept by him, for the Benefit of his Scholars.

N.B. He may be spoke with any other Time, at his House in Lindell’s Buildings, or at his Writing-School behind the Stone Cutter’s Yard, near the Town House.

“In 1750 he [P. Pelham Sr.] was master of the Third Lodge and his son Charles its senior warden.”

To BE SOLD, by James Buck, at the Spectacles in Queen-Street, An accurate Print in Metzotinto of the Rev. Mr. thomas prince, a.m. Likewise all Sorts of Maps and Prints; among which is a Set of Prints compleatly coloured, proper for viewing in Camera Obscura.15

WHereas proposals have been made by Peter Pelham, for printing in Metzotinto, the four Ministers of the Episcopal Church in Boston, and some Subscriptions taken in, he now gives Notice, that as he has painted their Pictures for that Purpose, which Paintings may be seen at his House, he expects those Gentlemen who are inclin’d to encourage the Undertaking, will as soon as may be subscribe, that they may be finished with all possible Speed. The Sets to Subscribers will be One Dollar, half at subscribing, the other Moiety at the Delivery and those who subscribe for 12 Setts, to have one Sett gratis. Those who do not subscribe, may be assured they will not have them under Eight Shillings, Lawful Money, of him or the Print-Sellers. Proposals may be had gratis, and Subscriptions taken in at the Undertaker’s House near the Quaker’s Meeting-House, and Mr. Power Meriott’s the Corner of Winter-Street. The Prints of Governour Shirley and Sir william pepperell, B——, may be had at said Pelham’s done by him.

The Sett of Prints of the four Episcopal Ministers, grav’d in Metzotinto by P. Pelham, and Printed by him, are now ready to deliver to the Subscribers, and others, who may be supplied with Frames and Glass’s of several Sorts, at his House near the Quaker’s Meeting-House in Boston.

THis Day is Published and sold by James Buck, at the Spectacles in Queen-Street, an accurate Print in Metzotinto of the Rev. Mr. John Moorhead, where may be had the Rev. Mr. Thomas Prince’s Picture, a Prospect of the Court-House in Boston; a Variety of Maps and Prints, small Looking-Glasses, &c.&c.

N.B. The Subscribers for the Print of Mr. Moorhead, are desired to send for them.16

to be sold,

By P. Pelham, at his House near the Quakers Meeting-House.

A Print in Metzotints of thomas hollis late of London, Merchant, a most generous Benefactor to Harvard College in New-England, having founded two Professorships and ten Scholarships in said College, given a fine Apparatus to Experimental Philosophy, and increased the Library with a large Number of valuable Books, &c, &c. done from a curious whole Length Picture by Joseph Highmore in London, and placed in the College Hall in Cambridge. Also sundry other Prints at said Pelham’s.

All Persons indebted to the Estate of Mr. Peter Pelham, late of Boston, deceas’d, are hereby desired to pay the same to Mary Pelham, Widow, Administratrix to said Estate and those to who the Estate is indebted, are desired to apply to the said Administratrix, in order for a Settlement.

deaths.

Died.] On Wednesday last, Mrs. Mary pelham, widow of Mr. Peter Pelham, late of this town and mother of Mr. copley. Her Funeral will be attended this afternoon, at Four o’clock, from her dwelling house at New-Boston, when and where her, Mr. Copley’s, and the family’s friends and acquaintance are desired to grace the procession.

December 6, 1727. The will of Governor William Burnet was signed by Stephen Deblois as a witness.

Advertisements.

THis is to give Notice, That there will be a Consort of Music, performed on sundry Instruments, at the Dancing School in King-Street,18 on Tuesday the 18th Instant, at Six a Clock in the Evening, and that Tickets for the same will be delivered out at Seven Shillings and six pence each Ticket, at the Places following, viz. At Mr. Luke Vardy’s at the Royal Exchange, at Mrs. Meer’s at the Sun Tavern near the Dock, and at the Place of Performance.

N.B. No Person to be Admitted after Six.

(For a reproduction, see fig. 237 in this volume)

Advertisements.

WHereas Enquiry hath been made by several Persons concerning the Opening of the Dancing School in King-Street, in Order for Publick Dancings as formerly; These are therefore to inform all Gentlemen and others, That for the future there will be no more such Meetings on Thursdays.

On Tuesday last [November 24] was kept the Anniversary Feast by the Gentlemen of the Musical Society, in Honour of St. Caecilia; at the House of Mr. Stephen Deblois, in this Town, where after a Consort of Musick they had an Elegant Entertainment.

This is to inform the Publick, that there will be a concert of Musick performed o[n] sundry Instruments, at the Concert-Room in Wing’s Lane near the Town Dock on the 23d of this Instant November: Tickets will be delivered out at the place of Performance at Five Shillings each Ticket.

N.B. No Person to be admitted after Six.19

This is to inform the Publick, that there will be a Consort of Musick perform’d of sundry Instruments at the Consort Room in Wing’s Lane, near the Town Dock, on the 28th of this Instant Decemb. Tickets will be delivered out at the place of performance at Five shillings each Ticket.

N.B. No Person to be admitted after Six.

This is to Inform the Publick that there will be a Consort of Vocal and Instrumental-Musick, perform’d at the Consort-Room in Wing’s Lane near the Town Dock on Thursday next, being the first of February, 1732,3. Tickets will be delivered out at the Place of performance at Five Shillings each Ticket.

This is to Inform the Publick that there will be a Consort of Vocal and Instrumental Musick, perform’d at the Consort-Room in Wings Lane near the Town Dock on Thursday the 15th of February, 1732,3. Tickets will be delivered out at the Place of performance at Five Shillings each Ticket.

N.B. To begin at Six of the Clock and end at Nine.

THIS is to give Notice, that This Evening [February 15] will be perform’d a Consort of Vocal & Instrumental Musick, at the Consort Room in Wing’s Lane near the Town Dock: Tickets are deliver’d out at the place of Performance at Five Shillings each Ticket.

“Easter Monday, 26 March 1733. Voted, That M^ṛ Dublois be Organist for the year ensuing, at Forty pounds Salary.”

THIS is to Inform the Publick, that on Thursday the 10th of this Instant May, will be performed a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Musick, at the Concert-Room in Wing’s-lane : Tickets will be delivered out the Place of Performance, at Five Shillings each Ticket.

N.B. To begin at half an Hour after Six.

ON Tuesday the 27th of this Instant November, will be perform’d (at the House of Mr. Debloi’s in Wings Lane,) a concert of Vocal and Instrumental music.

Tickets to be had at the Place of Performance at Five Shillings each. N.B. To begin at Six o’Clock.

ON Tuesday next, being the 11th of this Instant December, will be performed at Mr. Deblois’s in Wing’s Lane, a concert of Vocal and Instrumental musick.

Tickets to be had at the Place of Performance, or at Mr. Frederick Hamilton’s (Grocer) in Union Street, near the Sign of the Corn Fields, at 5 s. each.

N.B. To begin at Six.

“1735/ July 2. To M^r Stepⁿ Dublois for 1 qu^r Sallery to 25th June 10.00.0”

To be sold, A Good new Spinnet, just arriv’d from England, to be Sold by Mr. Stephen Deblois in Boston.

THIS is to inform the Publick, That on Thursday the 11th of this Instant March, will be perform’d a Consort of Musick, at the Consort-Room in Wing’s Lane. Tickets will be delivered at the Place of Performance at Five Shillings each.

N.B. To begin at half an Hour after Six, and end at Nine.

“The first mention found of Stephen De Blois in property records dates from Mar. 1736, when he took a mortgage from Michael Asher, a tobacco and snuff manufacturer, on property situated at Chambers and Lynde Streets, including the snuff-mill and the stock of tobacco and manufactured snuff which it contains.”

“1736. The Vestry of Christ Church ‘requested Stephen Deblois and William Price or either of them, to pass judgment on the Claggett organ in Newport’, Rhode Island. William Price made the inspection, but it was Stephen Deblois who tuned the organ [the new one at Christ Church, Boston] for the first public recital given December 19, 1736.”

For the notice of this concert, see the entry BG, December 6–13, 1736 in the section on William price in this Appendix.

We hear a New Organ is Purchased and Errected up in Christ Church, whereof the Rev. Dr. Cutler is Minister, and will be Open’d and Play’d on Sunday next [December 19]20 for the first time, and so to [ ].

This is to Inform the Publick, that on Thursday the 10th of this Instant May, will be performed a Concert of Vocal & Instrumental, Musick, at the Concert-Room in Wing’s Lane: Tickets will be deliver’d at the Place of Performance, at Five Shillings each ticket.

N.B. To begin at half an hour after six.

To be sold, a likely strong young Negro Man, that can do all sorts of Household or anyother Work, has been in the Country nine Years, he has had the Small Pox, and plays pretty well on the Violin, inquire of Mr. Stephen Deblois in Wing’s Lane.

November 11, 1737. Administration of the estate of Thomas Brownell was signed by Stephen Deblois.

Voted, . . . The Church Officers for this Year, Voted unanaimously and Seperatly,–. . . Stephen De Blois, Organist, w^h y^e Same Sallery as last year, ꝑ £50.”

“In 1743 he [Stephen Deblois] left King’s Chapel to become organist of Christ Church, a position which he held until Easter of 1747.”

At a Meeting of the Select men, October 10, 1744. . . .

Mr. William Sheaf with a number of Gentlemen desire the Liberty of Faneuil Hall To morrow in the Afternoon being the Kings Coronation Day in Order to Celebrate the Day with a Concert of Musick . . .

At a Meeting of the Select men, October 24, 1744. . . .

Liberty is granted to mr. William Sheafe & a Number of Gentlemen for a Concert of Musick in Faneuil Hall on Tuesday next, it being His Majesty’s Birth Day, the Gentlemen proposing the Benefit arising by the Tickets at Ten Shillings Old Tenor to be for the Benefit of the Poor of the Town to be disposed of at Discretion of the Selectmen.

p. 87 continues: “That Liberty be granted they making good all Damages & that it be no President [sic] for the future.”

At a Meeting of the Select men, Nov. 21. 1744. . . .

Mr. William Sheafe &c. desire the Use of Faneuil Hall for a Concert of Musick in the room of that which was to have been performed on His Majesty’s Birth Day, & as the Days are Very short, that they might have it in the Evening to break up at nine o’Clock, the Benefit arising by the Tickets to be for the Use of the Poor of the Town as the Select men shall direct.

Liberty is granted to them accordingly.

This is to inform the Public, that by the Permission of the Select Men, a Concert of Musick for the Benefit of the Poor of the Town is to be perform’d at Fanueil Hall on Thursday the Sixth of December, which will begin at half an Hour after Five in the Evening. Tickets may be had at the House of Mr. Stephen DeBlois in Queen-street at Ten Shillings each. As the Money raised will be put into the Hands of the Select Men, those who are so charitably disposed as to give any thing extraordinary may depend upon its being apply’d to the laudable Purpose aforesaid.

N.B. No person will be admitted without a ticket.

At a Meeting of the Select men, Dec^r. 12. 1744. . . .

The Select men received of m^r. Stephen Deblois Two Hundred & Five Pounds Five Shillings Old Tenor being Collected by a Concert of Musick in Faneuil Hall, for the Use of the Poor of the Town.

At a Meeting of the Select men, May 4^th. 1747. . . .

Mr. Thomas Hancock applied to the Select men in the name of his Excellency Governour Knowles (with his Complements to them to be there) Desiring he might have of the use of Faneuil Hall, one Evening this week for a Concert of Musick which was Unanimously Consented to by the Select men.

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I The Subscriber having lately mis’d a Book of Italian Musick, e engraved on copper Plates, entitled,

These are therefore to desire that if any gentleman has borrowed the same, he would return it; but as it may possibly have been taken away and drop’d in the Street, I hereby promise forty shillings old Tenor as a reward to any person who will bring it to me again.

N.B. Said Book is a thin Folio, stich’d and cover’d with cartridge paper. Stephen Deblois

“He then [in 1747 just after Easter] returned to King’s Chapel, though apparently at a smaller salary, recorded as only £35 per year in 1748. The span of Stephen Deblois’ tenure as organist is uncertain, but it seems to have ended in the middle 1750’s, perhaps 1754 or 1755.”

“The old ledger notes:—. . .

1748. Apr. . . . 11. P^d Steph^ṇ̣ Deblois, Orgainist [sic], in full of his year’s Sallery now due . . . . 35.00.0”

“The membership of the Mother Lodge [in 1750] included many of the first men of the colony: . . . Stephen Deblois. . . .”

“He [Stephen Deblois] afterwards [perhaps in 1754 or 1755] returned to Christ Church, being organist there in 1760. A man of some substance, he was in 1756 one of the subscribers toward the new organ for King’s Chapel [by Thomas Johnston].”

On Thursday the 9th Instant, at Six o’Clock in the Evening, will be performed a Concert of musick, at the Concert Hall in Queen-Street: tickets to be had at the Place of Performance, at Four Shillings each.

To be sold at Concert Hall in Queen-Street, on Friday next at 3 o’Clock in the Afternoon, at publick Sale, several Pieces of fashionable Plate, chiefly made in London, consisting on one handsom Coffee Pot, 1 Tea Pot and 4 Candlesticks, with Snuffers, Butter Cups, Salvers, 3 Casters with a Stand, one Tankard, and other Pieces of useful Plate, to be seen in said House in the Morning before the Sale.

Last Tuesday [October 16, 1759] being appointed to be observed as a Day of general Rejoicing in this Town, on Account of tne great and important Success of His Majesty’s Arms, in the Reduction and Surrender of QUEBECK the Capital City of Canada, the Morning was ushered in by the ringing of the Bells of the Town, which continued the whole Day : and on this happy Event, an excellent Sermon was preached before His Excellency the Governor, the Honourable His Majesty’s Council, and House of Representatives, and a vast Auditory, by the Rev. Mr. Cooper, Chaplain to His Excellency and both Houses of Assembly; After Divine Service, His Excellency with the General Court dined at Faneuil-Hall; after which the Troup of Cadets, being under Arms in King street, the Rejoicing Fires were performed by them : Ninety Pieces of Cannon were fired at Noon at Castle William on this Occasion, and the Guns of the Batteries in this Town and Charlestown, with a Number of Cannon that were mounted in other Parts of the Town, and on board several Vessels in the Harbour, which had their Colours displayed, were successively fired : Towards Evening His excellency with both Houses were entertained at Concert-Hall, by the Invitation of the Gentlemen concerned in the Management, with a Concert of Musick : This being over, His excellency with the Court proceeded to the Council Chamber, where a great Number of Civil and Military Officers, and other Persons of Distinction, by his Excellency’s Invitation, met in the Evening when his Majesty a Health, and many other loyal Healths were drank.—The Province-House, Court House, and the Houses in all Parts of the Town were beautifully illuminated; and several Windows presented on View some ingenious Representations : A Number of large Bonfires formed in a pyramedical Manner, were on several Eminences in the Town; and an Abundance of extraordinary Fire-Works were played off in almost every Street; more especially in the [ ] of Sky-Rockets ever seen on any Occasion.—[ ], as the Consequence of such a Victory, with which Heaven has bless’d his Majesty’s Arms, must be so happy to us, in an especial Manner, so the Rejoicings were the greatest ever known, an universal Joy appearing in Sections of all Ranks, tho’ not without some Allay of Sorrow at the Loss of the brave General by whose Means, under god, Quebec was obliged to submit to the British Government.

We have not Time to insert the Accounts receiv’d of the Rejoicings which have been in several of the Towns in this Province, on this Occasion, upon their receiving the News, more especially at Charlestown, Cambridge, Salem, Marblehead, Gloucester, &c. at The Seat of the Honorable Isaac Royal, Esq: [in Medford, Massachusetts] was beautifully illuminated on Friday Night last, as were also many of the Gentlemen’s Houses in the other Towns.

We hear also that on Account of the good News aforesaid, there will be a ball for the Ladies this evening October 18, 1759, at Concert-Hall, upon the Invitation of His Excellency.

Also in: BG, October 22, 1759

BEP, October 22, 1759

LAST Friday [September 26] being appointed to be observed as a Day of general rejoicing for the Reduction of canada, the Morning was usher’d in with the Ringing of Bells: At Noon his Excellency the Governor accompanied with the Lieut. Governor, the Gentlemen of the Town, preceeded by the Troop of Horse Guards, and guarded by the Company of Cadets, went from the Province-House to the Council-Chamber, when his Excellency received the Compliments of the Gentlemen on this happy Occasion; After which, on a signal given, the Guns at Castle-William were discharged to the Number of 63, which were followed by the Guns of the Batteries and several Ships in the Harbour.—The Troop of Horse Guards, the Regiment of Militia and the Company of Cadets being drawn up before the Council-Chamber performed their rejoicing Fires.—From thence his Excellency with the Gentlemen of the Council, several Members of the House of Representatives, and many of the principal Gentlemen of the Town, guarded by the Company of Cadets, went to Faneuil-Hall where a public Dinner for 150 Persons was provided. After Dinner his Excellency and the Company went to Concert Hall, on the Invitation of the Managers, and were entertained with a Concert of Musick. In the Evening his Excellency, &c. went to the Council-Chamber, when upon a signal give, the Guns of the Batteries were fired to the number of 30, and Fireworks were play’d off from a Scaffold erected in King-street, before the Council-Chamber; in the intervals of which His Majesty’s Health and many other loyal Health’s were drank : The Gallery of the Council-Chamber was adorned with transparent Paintings; the whole Town was Illuminated; there were two large Bonfires erected with scaffolding 5 Stories high on the two principal Hills of the Town, and another of the same Structure on a Hill in Charlestown; and, there was a great Variety of Fireworks, (besides the public) play’d off in different Parts of the Town. In short, there were all possible Expressions of that universal Joy which this happy and glorious Event has diffused through this loyal and grateful People. . . .

Preceedings of the Army under General Amherst, from the Time they embarked at Oswego (on the 10th of August) to the happy Reduction of Montreal the 8th of September following, viz. . . .

The 23 d,. . . . Commodore Loring, in the Onondago, and Capt. Sinclair, in the Williamson [the French Brig that was] bore down betwixt 10 and 11, but too late to assist the Mohawk :—However, they ran close to the Fort, poured in their Broadsides, and Small Arms from the Tops; our Batteries going at the same Time, and the Enemy not idle with their Artillery and Musquetry, made very pretty Musick. At 3 o’Clock, Capt. Sinclair’s Brig, being disabled, was obliged to sail below the Fort, and the Commodore getting aground close to it, was sunk by the Enemy, whose Fire raked him, and dismounted his Guns. In this Condition he was obliged to surrender, being wounded withal, and the French attempted several Times to go on board to hoist a White Flag, and carry our People on Shore; but they were as often disappointed, for our Battery Guns drove their Boats into the Air, while their Crews went to the Bottom. . . .

September 7. . . . About 8 o’Clock a Flag of Truce came from the City, demanding a Suspension of Arms till they should hear from France; but the Answer they got was, They should have till Twelve o’Clock to consider; and accordingly they began to capitulate. We lay upon our Arms all Night.

Sept. 8th,. . . . The Capitulation being finished, the Grenadiers and Light Infantry marched into the Town, commanded by Col. Haldiman, in the following Order of Procession, viz.

1. 1. A twelve-pounder with a Flag; and a Detachment of Royal-Artillery.
2. 2. The Grenadiers of the Line, commanded by Col. Massey.
3. 3. The Light Infantrty of the Line, commanded by Col. Amherst, each with a band of Musick before them. And the eldest Ensign in Gen. Amherst’s Army to take Possession of the Colours of the eight French Regiments.

September 9th. 1760, Camp before Montreal. The Colours of Shirley’s and Pepperrel’s Regiments, lost at Oswego (in 1756) was marched out of Montreal by a Detachment of Grenadiers, and a Band of Musick; and carried down the Right of our Line, to Head-Quarters, where they were lodged.

General Orders; Camp before Montreal, September 9, 1760

BOSTON, April 28, 1762. The Members of The Concert, usually performed at concert-hall, are hereby notified, That the same is deferred to the End of the Summer Months: And it is desired, That in the mean Time each Member would settle his respective Arrearage with Mr. Stephen Deblois, with whom the several Accounts are lodged for that Purpose.

“. . . a partial list of burials from King’s Chapel . . .

1762. . . . July 7. Ann Deblois Wife of Stephen Deblois”

advertisements. Boston, May. 15. 1763. Notice is hereby given, that a Public Concert of Musick, consisting of the most agreeable Compositions from the best Authors, will be performed at Concert-Hall, on Thursday Evening the 26th Instant; to begin precisely at 7 o’Clock, p.m. When will be opened (perhaps the finest instrument in America) a delicate and melodious new organ, made by the first Hand, and lately imported from London in Capt. Burges.

N.B. tickets may be had of the Printer, or at Concert-Hall, at Half a Dollar each.

To-morrow Evening, the Tickets for the Public Concert will be received at Concert-Hall—To begin precisely at Seven o’Clock, if fair or foul Weather. Tickets may be had of the Printers till the Concert begins. Those Persons who live out of Town, that purchased Tickets for the Concert last Thursday (which was adjourn’d by reason of foul Weather till the above Time) may receive their Money at Concert-Hall for said Tickets, any Time this week, provided it will not be convenient for them to attend.

TO BE SOLD, or Let on a Lease for Seven Years, on Reasonable Terms, A large Brick commodious Dwelling House, situated in Queen-street, wherein is a very genteel Hall, known by the Name of concert-hall.—If said Hall in not convenient to the Purchaser, it is so contrived as to admit of its being (at a very small Expence) converted into four large Chambers, there being Windows fixed already for the Upper Chambers.—

N.B. A Bond with good Security, payable in seven Years will be taken for said House, if more agreeable to the Purchaser than paying ready Money, for further Particulars enquire of Stephen Deblois,’ living in said House.

Friday last [August 12, 1763] being the Birth-Day of the prince of wales, and the Anniversary of the Accession of the House of hanover, and also of the Surrender of the Havanna, which was the immediate Means of bringing about the Peace; at One o’Clock the Guns at the Castle and Town Batteries were fired; and in the Evening his Excellency the Governor gave a Ball at Concert-Hall. There were present about 240 Gentlemen and Ladies; the Ball was opened by General Shirley and the Governor’s Lady about 8 o’Clock, the Country Dances began about Nine, and about Ten a Supper Room was opened, where was a very handsome Collation. The Ladies made a brilliant Appearance and the Company expressed the highest Pleasure and Satisfaction on the Occasion, and broke up about Two in the Morning. The whole was conducted with thre greatest Order, Elegance and Decorum.

On friday next, being the 9th Instant, Will be performed, A concert of musick, At Concert-Hall, in Queen-Street. To begin at Six o’Clock in the Evening. Tickets to be had at Mr. Billings’s Shop near the Post-Office, at Mr. Stephen Deblois’s Shop at the Golden-Eagle on Dock-Square, and at the British Coffee-House, at Half a Dollar each.

To-morrow Will be sold by public vendue at the Dwelling-House late of Nathaniel Wheelwright, Esq in Green’s Lane, A great Variety of Very genteel Household Furniture, among which is a Quantity of Plate of the newest Taste.—Also a Negro Man and Woman, both valuable Servants. The Sale to begin 10 o’Clock in the Forenoon, and 3 in the Afternoon, and to be continued from Day to Day till be sold. And on friday following, being the 13th of September will be sold by Public Vendue, That very commodious and genteel new Brick House, called concert-hall, near the Orange Tree. The Sale will be at said Hall and begin precisely at XII o’Clock.

A concert of musick is propos’d to be carry’d on at Concert-Hall for the ensuing Season. The Articles of Agreement may be seen by applying to Mr. Deblois at Said Hall: If a sufficient Number of Gentlemen subscribers, it will be opened the first Tuesday in October next.

CONCERT of MUSICK. On thursday the 24th Instant, will be performed at concert-hall, a public concert of musick, to consist of select Pieces composed by the best Masters. To begin exactly at Six o’Clock. Tickets to be had at said Hall, and of Green and Russell in Queen-street, at Half a Dollar each.

The Concert of Music (which was intended this Evening) is put off till further Notice; several of the Performers being absent. Those who have purchased Tickets may have their Money returned by applying to the Persons who sold them.

Public Notice is hereby given, That a Concert of Musick is intended to be opened on Tuesday next, being the 7th of October, to be continued every Tuesday Evening for Eight Months. Any Gentlemen inclining to be Subscribers may know the Terms by applying to Stephen Deblois, at the Concert-Hall in Queen street.

JOURNAL of the TIMES.

Dec. 23. 1768 In may now be said that the G——r [Governor] and C[ommisioners] have the last night had a sort of an assembly at Concert-Hall; never were the gentlemen concern’d more liberal in their invitations, even those ladies who declin’d subscribing had their cards, the neighbouring towns were re [ ] for females, and the good natured S——r of the B——d was so complaisant as to offer to go as far as Salem to bring [illegible] damsels from thence & their efforts were finally to [illegible] as to procure from among themselves and their connections, about ten or twelve unmarried ladies, whose quality and merits have been since realated with spritely humor of a military gallant. The ball was open’d by Capt. W—n, a gentleman who has already been taken notice of in this Journal: There was indeed a numerous and blazing appearance of men, but the ladies of all ages and conditions so few, that the most precise Puritan could not find it in his heart to charge said assembly with being guilty of the crime of mixt dancing.—

Boston, January 16 . . . Last Friday Evening there was a grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music at Concert Hall, at which were present a very polite Company.

The Subscribers to the Concert, which was to have been on Wednesday Evening the 8th Instant, are hereby notified that it will be on Friday the 10th, at Concert-Hall; and after that will be continued every other Wednesday, during the Season. February 6. 1769.

A Concert of musick To be performed at the Concert-Hall in Queen-Street, Boston, the 16th of March for the Benefit of the Fifer-Major of the 29th Regiment. Tickets to be had at the Printers, and at Mr. McLean’s, Watch maker, at Half a Dollar each Ticket.21

March 16 [1769]. Attended the Superior Court this afternoon ab^o M^r Thomas’s Briggs Hallowells’ affairs. Spent the evening at the Fife Major’s Concert at Concert-Hall—there was a large genteel Company & the best Musick I have heard performed there After I came home wee were alarmed by the cry of Fire which happened at Henderson Inches—but, Thank God, it did very little Damage.

Jan. 26. The court concert of the last evening was it seems, turned topsy turvy, as Joan the Italian’s was a week or two before—Some officers of the army were for a little dancing after the music, and being told that G——r B——d [Governor Bernard] did not approve of their proposal, they were for sending him home to eat his bread and cheese, and otherwise treated him as if he had been a Mimick G——r [Governor]; they then called out to the band to play the Yankee Doodle tune, or the Wild Irishman, and not being gratified they grew noisy and clamorous; the candles were then extinguished, which, instead of checking, compleated the confusion; to the no small terror of those of the weaker sex, who made part of the company.—The old honest music maker, Mr. D–bl—s [Stephen Deblois] was roughly handled by one of those sons of Mars; he was actually in danger of being throatled, but timeously rescued by one who soon threw the officer on lower ground than he at first stood upon; the inoffensive Bartholomew Gr—n, who keeps the house for the commissioners, presuming to hint a disapprobation of such proceedings, was, by an officer, with a drawn sword, dragged about the floor, by the hair of his head, and his honest Abigail, who in a fright, made her appearance without an head dress, was very lucky in escaping her poor husband’s fate. Whether our G——r will so resent this behaviour of the military, as to collect affidavits, and make it a subject of representation to Lord H——If——gh, cannot as yet be determined; be this as it may, Mr. D——s has acted in character, having delivered up the room, which he held from the commissioners, returned the subscription money, and wisely determined not to give another concert, until he should again have it in his power to preserve order and decency in such an assembly.

Feb. 16. A concert Hall is again opened to all who have, or may commence subscribers to such musical entertainments. We are told proper concessions have been made Mr. D–bl—s, and that G——P——y, has engaged that the o—ff—rs of his core, shall for the future behave with decency, and agreeable to the regulations of such assemblies.

The Subscribers to the Wednesday Night concert, are hereby Notified that said Concert will end next Wednesday Evening [May 31].——

N.B. Any Gentlemen who are not Subscribers, and Ladies, will be admitted to said Concert, at Concert-Hall, paying Half a Dollar each. The Concert begins at Half after 7 o’Clock.

Died last Friday, after a short Illness, Mr. Stephen Deblois, Musicianer, in the 78th Year of his age.——His Funeral is to be on Wednesday next, from his Son in Law Mr. Wallis’s, at Half past Three o’Clock Afternoon, where his Friends and Acquaintance are desired to attend.

This is to inform the Publick, that Mr. Charles Theodore Pachelbel, designs to continue his Residence in this Town, and to teach Gentlemen and Ladies to perform upon the Harpsichord & Spinnet.

February 25, 1733. Voted: that the Church Wardens write to Mr. Charles Theodore Perchival, in Boston, to acquaint him that the organ is arrived for the Church, and that he is desired to come up here and assist us with his advice, in putting the same up, and that he shall be satisfied for his assistance in the affair. And also to Mr. Richard Munday, to desire him to come here forthwith, to advise and assist us in preparing a plan to set up the organ* in this Church. The Rev. Mr. Honyman is desired to draw up a letter of thanks to the Rev. Mr. Dean Berkeley, for his generous present of an organ to this Church, and likewise a letter of thanks to Mr. Henry Newman, for his care about and shipping the same; in order to be sent to England as soon as conveniently may be.

Voted: that Capt. Jonathan Thurston and Capt. Richard Mumford are appointed to go about to get subscriptions for £250 to defray the charges of setting up the organ and satisfying Mr. Perchival and Mr. Munday for their assistance in said affair, painting ye Church and securing the tower from injury from the weather.

Adjourned till the arrival of Mr. Perchival.

* “The gift of an organ to Trinity Church from Dean Berkeley quickly followed his departure from Newport, and the receipt of it must have filled the hearts of the congregation with joy. Some change had evidently to be made in the gallery at the west end of the church, to receive it, but to what extent cannot now be shown. The pipes, etc. were long since so worn as to make it necessary to replace them, but the case of English oak, beautiful in design and beautifully made, remains as of old; surmounted in the centre by a crown, and on either hand by a Bishop’s mitre.

“To meet modern demands and to secure a larger compass, the organ has in recent years been greatly enlarged, by adding wings, attached to the old case, which latter is made the central portion.”

Included with this document are three receipts of funds paid Edward Winslow, Sheriff, dated:

• April 16, 1734 for fourty pounds, paid to Pachelbel: 18 April 1734;
• May 9, 1734 for eleven pounds, paid to Pachelbel, same date.
• July 15, 1734 for thirty four pounds nineteen shillings, same date.

March 8, 1733. Voted: that the letter of thanks to the Rev. Mr. Dean Berkeley for the present of the organ to this Church, and likewise the letter of thanks to Mr. Henry Newman for his care and trouble in getting the same done, and shipping thereof, drawn up by the Rev. Mr. Honyman, is approved of and signed in the Vestry, and ordered to be sent home forthwith.

At a Vestry held at Trinity Church in Newport, on Easter Monday, the 15th day of April, 1734. . . .

Ordered: that the pew in the gallery, No. 23 (that was Nathaniel Norton’s) be for Mordecai Dunbar, in lieu of his pew that was taken up for the placing of the organ, and the Church to pay the said Norton the money he gave for the pew.

Ordered: that Capt. Samuel Wickham, Capt. Jonathan Thurston, Mr. Peter Bours and Mr. Edward Scott, are appointed to get in the subscriptions for the Church officers, and Mr. Charles Theodore Perchival [Pachelbel], as the same shall come due quarterly. . . .

James Martin paid the sum of one hundred pounds (which he received of the executors of James Cranston, deceased, and passed by his receipt to the same) to Jahleel Brenton, which was paid by said Brenton to Mr. Charles Theodore Parchival, for his services, &c, in setting up the organ in the Church.

April 8, 1735. The Vestry made an offer to Mr. Charles Theodore Parchival of the same salary that he had for the preceding year, which he declined to accept of, whereupon he was desired to officiate in the service of the Church as organist during his stay in this place, and agreed that he should be paid for the same in proportion to the allowance made him for the last year, for the time he shall perform such service; and that the Vestry did then agree to take proper methods for the supplying the said Church with an organist.

December 26, 1735. Ordered: that the two Church Wardens and James Martin be appointed to write (with the assistance of Rev. Mr. Honyman) to Mr. Henry Newman, in London, to procure an organist for said Church, and that he be empowered to offer to a proper person for such a purpose the sum of twenty pounds sterling per annum.

Ordered: that Capt. Charles Bardin is ordered to assist Robert Mason in instructing him in playing on the spinnet.

advertisements.

On Wednesday the 21 of January Instant there will be a Consort of Musick, Vocal and Instrumental, for the Benefit of Mr Pachelbell, the Harpsicord Part performed by himself. The Songs, Violins and German Flutes by private Hands. The Consort will begin precisely at 6 a’Clcok [sic]. In the House of Robert Todd Vintner.

Tickets to be had at the Coffee-House, and at Mr. Todd’s at 4 Shillings.

At the new theatre in Queenstreet on Tuesday the 22d instant being St. Cecilia’s Day, will be performed a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Musick, for the Benefit of Mr. Theodore Pachelbel, beginning precisely at 6 o’Clock in the Evening.

Tickets to be had at the House of the said Mr. Pachelbel, or at Mr. Shepheard’s Vintner.

N.B. As this is the first time the said Mr. Pachelbel has attempted anything of this kind in a publick Manner in this Province, he thinks proper to give Notice that there will be sung a Cantata suitable to the Occasion.

“. . . Late in 1736, after a few months in New York, Pachelbel arrived in Charleston and immediately entered into the musical life of the city. On February 25, 1740, he succeeded John Salter as organist of St. Philip’s Church at a salary of £40 [$100]. Pachelbel established one of the first singing schools in Charleston. On March 1, 1749, he advertised that he would open a singing school for young ladies. School was to be kept on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year. In summer he would hold classes from four to six o’clock in the evening to escape the heat of the day. Winter classes would be held from two to four o’clock in the afternoon. He also travelled to surrounding plantations and gave harpsichord and spinet lessons to the daughters of wealthy planters. . . . Pachelbel died in 1752 and left some unnamed music books, a small spinet and a clavichord. The witness to Pachelbel’s will was Jonathan Badger, itinerant Boston Psalmodist, and a clerk of the Congregational Church in Charleston.”22

January 17, 1734. Thomas Brownell married Hannah Harris.

For a reference to a private school for the polite arts including dancing which Thomas Brownell may either have taught or assisted in teaching at the house of George Brownell, see the above source in the section on George Brownell in this Appendix.

At a Meeting of the Selectmen, July 28, 1735. . . .

Upon a motion made by mr. Brownell for Liberty to Open a School for the Instruction of youth in Reading, Writing, Cyphering, Dancing and the use of the needle.

Voted, That the said mr. Brownell have Liberty Granted him, to keep such a School Accordingly, While he Continues to Regulate the same in Conformity to the Laws of this Province, and to the Approbation of the Selectmen for the time being.

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To Be Sold The House & Land that Mr. Brownell the Dancing Master lives in, at the Head of Queen Street, over against Messieurs Green and Walker’s Warehouse in Boston. Enquire of the Printer.

. . . . To Hannah Brownell of Boston in the County aforesaid Widow Greeting. Whereas Your Husband Thomas Brownell, late of Boston aforesaid Dancing-Master . . . I . . . commit unto you full Power to Administer all and singular the Goods, Chattels, Rights and Credits of the said Deceased. . . .

February 14, 1738. For a reference to the next occupant of “the House where m^r Brownell lately kept his [dancing] School,” see the above source in the section on Ephraim Turner in this Appendix.23

At a meeting of the Select men, Feb. 14, 1738. . . .

Upon Consideration of the Motion and desire of m^r. Ephraim Turner, for Liberty to keep a School for Dancing, in the House where m^r Brownell lately kept his School, who is since Deceased, and his Widow remov’d, the said Turner being well recommended.

Voted, That Liberty be accordingly Granted to m^r. Ephraim Turner to open a School in Treamount Street, for the Instructing of Children and others in Dancing—While he Continues to Govern and regulate the said School in an Orderly manner to the approbation of the Select men of the Town for the time being.

At a Meeting of the Select men, March 23. 1742. . . .

Voted That mr. Savell Enquire after One Sarah Young a Woman from Braintree at mr. Turners the Dancing master—mr. Turner being Sent for, appeared & was informed of the Law & desired to look after the Woman.

Sept. 7 [1742]. Paid Mr. Turner 40/ entrance for Peggy for dancing school and to pay 60/ quarter.

[Selectmen’s meeting], Apr. 20, 1762. . . .

Mr. Vere Ross Apply’d to the Selectmen for liberty to open a School under Mr. Turners Dancing Masters House, for the Instruction of Youth in Mathematicks.

For a reference to William Turner, Sr.’s succession into his father Ephraim’s dancing school, see the above source in the section on William Turner, Sr., in this Appendix.

At a Meeting of the Selectmen. July 29. 1765. . . .

The Selectmen passed upon the List of Persons Licensed the last Year to sell Strong Drinks both as Inholders and Retailers within this Town, a return thereon has been given in to the Court of Sessions

And this Day they have also passed upon the Petition for License for the Year ensuing, and the following Persons only were approved and recommended—Viz^t.

Inholders—. . . . Ephraim Turner——Ditto At his House in Tremont Street.

Last Thursday Night died Mr. Ephraim Turner after a languishing illness. He for many Years taught Dancing and Fencing in this Town. We hear his Funeral is to be attended this Afternoon.

To be sold by public vendue on Wednesday the 6th of November Inst, at the Dwelling-House of the late Mr. Ephraim Turner, deceas’d, near the Custom House, The Houshold Furniture of said deceas’d, consisting of Feather-Beds, Bedsteds and Bedding, Looking-Glasses, Cables, Chairs, Desk and Book-Case, Pictures, Glass & China Ware, Kitchen Furniture, two good Silver Watches, sundry Small-Arms, &c. a good horse and a second hand chaise.—Also a Few Boxes of English Mould Candles. The Sale to begin at xi o’Clock A.M.

N.B. A blue Roquelo was borrowed of Mr. Turner about two Months Ago, whoever has it in Possession is desired to return it to his Widow as soon as may be.

Boston . . . At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug^t. 13^th. 1766—. . . .

The Selectmen passed upon the List of Persons licensed the last year to sell Strong Drink both as Inholders and Retailers within this Town, and made return thereon to the Court of Sessions the last Month—And have also at several Meetings considered the Petitions for Licenses for the Year ensuing, and the following Persons were approved and recommended—Viz^t. . . .

The following Persons Petitioned for Licenses & were disappro^d. Viz^t. . . . Dorothy Turner. . . .

Boston . . . At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug^t. 13 1767 . . . .

The Selectmen passed upon the List of Person licensed the last Year to sell Strong Drinks, both as Inholders and Retailers within this Town and made return therein to the Court of Sessions the last Month—And have also at several Meetings considered the Petition, for Licenses for the Year ensuing, and the following Persons were approved & recommended—Viz^t. . . .

The following Person Petitioned for License & were disapproved—Viz^t. . . . Dorothy Turner. . . .

Boston . . . At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug^t. 20. 1767 . . . .

The Selectmen having reconsidered the Petition of Dorothy Turner, for a License to retail Rum &^c. at her House in Tremont Street do approve of her accordingly.

Boston . . . At a Meeting of the Selectmen Aug^t. 4, 1768 . . . .

The Selectmen passed upon the List of Persons Licensed the last Year to sell strong Drink, both as Inholders and Retailers, within this Town and made return therein to the Court of Sessions the last Month—And have also at several Meetings considered the Petition for Licenses for the Year ensuing and the following Persons were approved and recommended by them—Viz^t—

Inholders–. . . .

Retailers. . . . Dorothy Turner At her House in Temple Street. . . .

Boston. Tuesday last being the Day appointed by the Right Worshipful robert thomlinson Grand Master of the ancient and honourable Society of the Free and Accepted Masons, in and of New England, for the Celebration of a Festival, in Commemoration of their Patron Saint John the Baptist : The same was observed here with the utmost Decency, and Solemnity, by the Gentlemen of that Society.

At three in the Afternoon They assembled at the House of their Brother John Waghorn, from whence they walk’d in Procession to His excellency’s House, properly Cloathed, and Distinguished, with Badges, and other Implement pertaining to the several Orders and Degrees of the Society, preceeded by a Compleat band of Musick, consisting of Trumpets, Kettle Drums, &c.

The Society was elegantly entertain’d at the governour’s, from whence they walk’d in the same Order with his excellency their Brother, to their Brother Stephen Deblois House, where they were entertain’d with a fine Concert of Musick: After which they walk’d to the Royal Exchange Tavern in King-street, where a sumptuous Supper was provided, to which were invited many Gentlemen of Distinction, Civil, and Military.

Whereas John Waghorne, now resident in Boston, has been often requested by some of the principal Gentlemen of this Town, to instruct their Children in vocal Psalmody, with a Promise of Encouragement: And he having now a suitable House for that Purpose, therefore this is to inform such Persons who think proper to send their Children, that said Waghorn intends to instruct Youth in the Gamut and Measure of Notes, &c. according to the Method of the famous Dr. Crofts, late Organist and Composer to his Majesty’s Chappel, and will attend on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 4 to 6 o’Clock in the Afternoon.

He also will teach Ladies to Japan in the newest Method invented for that Purpose, which exceeds all other Japaning for Beauty.

He has had the Honour to teach several Ladies of the first Quality in England, who all did express the greatest satisfaction for that agreeable and delightful Art.

N.B. The said Waghorn is to be treated with at his dwelling House, opposite to the great Trees, at the South End of this Town, and purposes to begin his Undertaking when he has a suitable Number of Subscribers, in order to make the Learning easy to each Scholar.

“Dr. Crofts, a student of Dr. [John] Blow and organist of the Collegiate Church of Westminister. He was master of the children’s choir and composer to the Royal Chapel. . . . He taught them to read, write, keep accounts, to play the organ, and to compose music. He was the composer of several collections of Anthems. He died in 1727. It is tempting to think of Waghorne as one of Croft’s pupils, but this is mere speculation. What is significant is that, through Waghorne, itinerant musician, Boston was treated to some of the best music education available in that day. Although this music education drew upon the Anglican tradition of English Cathedral music, it is difficult to know how much Waghorne influenced the music studies of the Puritan members of the culture-community of New England. It is quite likely that most of Waghorne’s influence was passed on to the families of the Free and Accepted Masons, of whose members was his Excellency, the Royal Governor.”

Whereas John Waghorne, has lately Received a fresh parcel of Materials for the new Method of Japaning, which was Invented in France, for the Amusement and Benefit of the Ladies, and is now practised by most of the Quality and Gentry in Great-Britain, with the greatest Satisfaction; He is also remov’d from the South End, to the House that was lately tennanted by Mr. Leblond, in Queen Street; for the Convenience of his Scholars; and such Ladies as desire it, he will attend at their own Houses, but to make the Expence less, to others, he designs a School at Five Pounds for each Scholar, and to begin on Friday the 30th of this Instant. Boston May 24th

N.B. The said Waghorne will attend to teach any Ladies out of Town, so that he may have a suitable Encouragement for so doing and for the future all Persons may be by him, supplyed with the best of Turnery Ware of Mehoganey &c. for their Use here, or to send abroad.

Whereas John Waghorne has lately received a fresh Percel of Materials for the new invented Method of Japaning; this is therefore to acquaint the ladies that he purposes to begin his School for this Season on Monday June 8, at his House in Queenstreet, Boston New England 1741.

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Mr. Peter Pelham, Jun. who has been from Boston for these Nine Years past, under the Tuition of an Accomplish’d Professor of the Art of Musick, is now return’d; and ready to attend Ladies and Gentlemen as a Tutor in that Art, on the Harpsichord or Spinet. And further offers his Attendance on young Ladies and Gentlemen at his Father’s House (or School in Leverett’s Lane near King Street) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from Six to Eight in the Evening (or to Nine if requisite) in order to Teach the Rudiments of Psalmody, Hymns, Anthems, &c.

1744. Nov. 21. Att a Vestry Meeting . . . November 21st 1744 . . .

Voted That Mr. Peter Pelham Junior be Organist of this Church from this time untill the Meeting of the Proprietors att Easter Next. His demand as Salary being £100 per anm but in Concideration that the Church hath been at conciderable charge at this time to purchase & fix the Organ Therefore Voted for his Salary to commence from this time to be Eighty pound per anm old Tenor & at that rate to be payd for the part of the yeare untill said Easter Meeting. Which he accepted.

1745 Easter. At the Yearly Meeting of the Proprietors of Pews duly Warned on Easter Monday April 15 1745. . . .

Peter Pelham, Jr. Organist his Salary One hundred pounds, old tenor per year & £5 per year for a person to assist him blowing &c. the Exchange to pay the Minister by the Same as last yeare.

1746 Easter. At the Annual Meeting of the proprietors of the Pews . . .

Easter Monday March 31, 1746. . . .

Peter Pelham Jr. Organist his Sallary One hundred pounds old tenor per annum to five pounds old tenor for an Assistant.

1747 Easter April 20

At the Yearly Meeting of the proprietors of the pews Easter Monday April 20 1747. . . .

Petr. Pelham Jr. Organist. His Salary One hundred & five pound Old Tenor per Annum, he finding all assistance.

Easter 1748 April 12th. At a Yearly meeting of the Proprietors of pews on Tuesday in Easter week April 12, 1748 . . . .

Voted Peter Pelham Jr. Orgainist his Salary to be One Hundred & fifteen pound Old tenor per annum he to provide the Bellows Blower.

1749. At a Yearly Meeting of the proprietors of the pews . . . on Easter Monday March 27, 1749. . . .

for Organist Peter Pelham Jr. Salary One Hundred & fifteen pounds per anum.

1751. Att a yearly Meeting of the proprietors of the pews . . . on Easter Monday April 8. 1751. . . .

Voted That the Thanks of the Church be given to Mr. Addington Davenport, son of our late Revd. Minister, for his voluntary service to the Church by performing on the organ since Mr. Pelham left us November 1749.

At a Meeting of the Select men, Oct. 5. 1743. . . .

Voted, That m^r. James Dukes with his Wife from Barbadoes be admitted Inhabitants of this Town & that he have Liberty to Open a School in this Town, for teaching Children to Dance & for his Wifes teaching needle Work to Children Agreeable to his Petition presented to the Selectmen the 28^th. Sept. last.

James Dukes

Of London, and late of Jamaica, Dancing Master has a convenient Room at the House of Mr. Robert Pattishall, opposite to the Governor’s; where young Ladies and Gentlemen may be carefully taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Afternoon at three o’Clock. Gentlemen may hear of the above James Dukes at Mr. Browne’s in Kingstreet, or at Mr. Paddishall on the afore said Days. Where due Attendance will be given.

At a Meeting of the Select Men, May 6, 1741. . . .

A Petition of mr. Abia Holbrook Jun^r. desiring Liberty to Open a School, to teach Writing and Arithmetick (he being bro’t Up thereto by M^r John Proctor and by him Recommended)—Read

Voted. That the said Holbrook be & hereby is Approved of, and has Liberty granted him accordingly, to keep a School within this Town for teaching Writing and Arithmetick so long as he Continues to behave himself to the approbation of the Select men, for the time being.

At a Meeting of the Select Men, June 30^th 1742. . . .

Mr. John Proctor, Master of the North Writing School Appeared & Informed that the Business of the said School was so great that he could not carry it on without an Usher in the room of mr. Hicks, & that mr. Abia Holbrook was willing to Undertake that Service.

At a Meeting of the Select Men, July 19^th. 1742. . . .

Upon the Motion made by mr. John Proctor for an Usher with him in the North Writing School

Voted, that Mr. Abia Holbrook be Usher in the said School under mr. Proctor, to Enter the first of August next & that he be paid at the rate of mr. Hicks’s Salary when an Usher there, until he be further fixed by the Town.

At a Meeting of the Select men, March 23. 1742 [/3]. . . .

The Petition of mr Abia Holbrook Praying that he may be appointed Master of the South Writing School in the room of mr. Hicks who is Chosen master of the North Writing School—Read, and

Voted, That the said mr. Holbrook have the Care of that School accordingly.

Mr. Holbrook informs that there is something wanting to be done to Accommodate the School with Forms &c.

Voted, That mess^rs. Clarke Hancock & Cooke [Selectmen] be desired to view the School & See the same be made fit to hold the Boys belonging to it.

At a Meeting of the Select men July 13. 1743. . . .

Mr. Holbrook Master of the South Writing School appeared & Represented to the Selectmen that his School increases so fast having above One Hundred & Fifty Constant Scholars, that he is Straitned for room and is not Able alone to Attend the Business of the School & Prays he may have help & the School enlarged.

Abia Holbrook Writing Master & Edward Macom, propose to open a singing School to instruct Children in the Rules of Psalmody, at 20 s. a Quarter old Tenor; the first Quarter to be paid at Entrance, to begin Thursday next the 21st Instant, at 6 o’Clock in the Afternoon; to continue on Thursdays and Saturdays at the House aforesaid during the Summer Season. The utmost Care will be taken of the Children, of either Sex; and the Place appointed, is the South Writing School in the Common.

At a Meeting of the Select men, Aug. 1. 1744. . . .

Voted, That Liberty be granted to m^r. Abia Holbrook to keep a private School to teach youth the Rules of Psalmody Agreeable to his Petition therefor.

Lately Imported from London, the following books, and to be sold Enquire at Mr. holbrook’s House in the Common, BOSTON, near the Writing-School : Among which are a Number upon Architecture

Fowle & Draper,

Opposite the Founder’s Arms, Marlborough-Street, have just publish’d, A New Edition of WATT’s hymns, in Three Parts; which they will sell either bound or in Sheets, by the Hundred or smaller Quantity, at the lowest Rate. Where also may be had, JUST PUBLISHED, Dr. WATTS’s psalms; Spelling-Books and Psalters; together with a Variety of useful and entertaining small pamphlets, both in History and Divinity—With which Country Shopkeepers, Traders, or others, may supply themselves by the Gross or Dozen; lately Imported from London, the following books, and to be sold Enquire at Mr. holbrook’s House in the Common, BOSTON, near the Writing-School. Among which are a Number upon Architecture.

January 31, 1769. Attended the funeral of Master Holbrook.

At a Meeting of the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston . . . the 13^th. Day of March Anno Domini 1769——

The Petition of Messrs. Samuel Holbrook and Joseph Ward and James Carter each praying to be appointed Master of the South Writing School in the room of the late M^r. Abiah Holbrook deceased—were read—whereupon—

Voted, that the choice of a School master for the South Writing School be referred over to the Gentlemen the Selectmen, to act thereon as they may Judge for the Interest of the Town—

For the reference to Edward Macom, see BG, June 19, 1744 in the section on Abiah Holbrook, just above, in this Appendix

This is to inform all Persons that are inclined to learn to learn the Art of Psalmody, that they may repair to Josiah Carter of Boston, living in Unionstreet, where they may be instructed, for twenty Shillings, old Tenor. a Quarter, paying the same at their Entrance, two nights a week for Men from seven to nine, also two for Women, and two Days for Children from five to seven.

Any person minded to learn the Art of Psalmody, may apply themselves to Josiah Carter, living in Unionstreet, Boston; by whom they may be Instructed at 40s old Tenor, Quarter paying at Entrance the first Quarter.

All Persons that are minded to learn the Art of Psalmody may apply themselves Josiah Carter at his House in UnionStreet Boston.

This is to give Notice to all Ladies both in Town and Country, That Mrs. Hannah Hutchinson continues her School in Pond Lane, where young Ladies may be taught Variety of Needle Work, and may be taught Dancing; and where Ladies may be accommodated with whole of half Boarding.

At a Meeting of the Select men, Mar. 21. 1743. . . .

According to the Vote of the Town respecting the Arms of Peter Faneuil Esq^r. Carved by m^r. moses Deshon leaving it with the Select men to Purchase & fix the said arms up in Faneuil Hall. They have Agreed to Allow m^r. Deshon Forty Pounds Old Tenor for the same.

to be taught

By Messers. Skiner Russel and Moses Deshon, at the House of the said Deshon’s in Dock Square.

Psalmody in the best Manner, where any young Gentlemen and Ladies may apply for Information on what Condition they are to be Taught, or at Mr. Russel’s Shop a little below the Draw-Bridge, Boston.

To be Sold by Moses Deshon, At his usual Place of Sale, on Friday Evening next, Broad Cloths, Irish Hollands, Checks, Check Handkerchiefs, Crimson Damasks, Straw Hatts, small Arms, Indigo, Buttons by the Gross, Tin Wair, Houshold Furniture, &c. &c.

All Persons who are indebted to Moses Deshon, Esq; who is declared a Bankrupt, aare desired immediately to pay the several Debts due from them to Mr. Thimothy Newell, chosen Assignee by the Creditors of the said Bankrupt, who will attend at his Shop on Dock-Square to receive the same.——And all to who said Bankrupt is indebted, aare desired to bring in their Claims as soo as possible to the said Assignee

Ads similar to this continue on a weekly basis

To be Sold at Puclic vendue, By Moses Deshon, At the newest Auction-Room, opposite the West End of Faneuil-Hall, Dock-Square; Next Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Evenings: A Variety of European Goods, Household Furniture, &c. Constant Attendance at said Room.

To be Sold at Public vendue, By Moses Deshon, West End of Faneuil-Hall, Dock-Square; Next Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, BRoad Cloths of various Colours, Kerseys . . . Feather Beds, Andirons, Violins, and a Variety of other Articles. . . .

Moses Deshon Takes this Method to acquaint the publick, That he purposes, on suitable Encouragement, to Open a singing school, for the Instruction of Youth in the Art of Psalmody, on Tuesday and Friday Evenings, from Six to Nine o’Clock in the Evening, at his Auction Room in Ann-Street, if a suitable Number appears.

Also in: BG, December 13, 1773

For the reference to Skinner Russell, see BG, January 22, 1751 in the section on Moses Deshon, just above, in this Appendix

1753 Easter. At a Meeting of the proprietors . . . on Easter Monday April 23d 1753. . . .

Voted to Choose a Committee to Obtain an Organst for this Church and that the Church will allow Twenty pounds Sterling per Annum for five years for the Organst. Sallary—the Salary to commence from time of Contracting.

• Voted that Mr. James Boutineau
• Mr. John Rowe &
• Mr. Ralph Inman be the Comittee. . . .

Memorandum the Committee above have contracted with Mr. John Rice to be organist agreeable to the above Vote.

NOTICE is hereby given to the Public, That john rice, lately from New-York & Organist of Trinity-Church in this Town, proposes to teach young Gentlemen and Ladies, Vocal and Instrumental Musick, viz. Spinnet, or Harpsicord, Violin, German Flute, &c. and is to be spoke with at Mrs. Harvey’s, behind Capt, Tyng’s, in Row’s Lane. Boston, November 17.1753.28

Concert at Concert-Hall

For the Benefit of John Rice, A Concert of musick, to be perform’d at Concert-Hall in Queen-Street, on Thursday April the 10th. 1755. Tickets to be had at the said Hall at 3s. each. To begin precisely at Six o’Clock.

Dec. 30 [1764]. M^r Charles Apthorp came to Town last night & Brough [sic] an acc^t of M^r Rice’s our late Organist arr’d at N.Y. in Cap^t Lacy.

Charles was another musical son of Peter Pelham, Sr., also by his first wife Martha, and a full brother to Peter, Jr. Primarily a dancing master, the first instruction he is documented to have offered was in 1754, three years after the death of his father. Perhaps he had been apprenticed to and/or assisted his father in this occupation, and only after the latter’s death was he ethically able to offer lessons under his own name.29

In April of 1765 Pelham purchased the homestead of the Rev. John Cotton in Newton for £735 which included one hundred three acres of land. Jackson said of him “he was represented by his neighbors to have been a very polite and intelligent man. Opened an academy at his own house, and fitted scholars for College. . . . He was a staunch friend of the Colony, as will appear by the resolutions he prepared for the Town.” In 1766, however, Pelham moved to Medford where he was schoolmaster. On December 6, 1766, he married Mary, daughter of Andrew Tyler and Miriam Pepperell Tyler, sister of William Pepperell. Pelham’s stepbrother John Singleton Copley painted his portrait. In 1789 he was cited as living in Newton when he was named executor of the will of his stepmother Mary Pelham.30

“On August 21, 1744, at Pelham’s request his son Charles was elected secretary of the First Lodge [of Free Masons] in his place. . . .”

That Charles Pelham has remov’d his Dancing-School from the late Assembly-Room in King Street to Concert-Hall, in the House of Mr. Joseph Ballard, opposite to the Orange-Tree in Boston; where constant Attendance will be given on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in the Afternoon.

Hereby informs all Gentlemen and Ladies, in Town and Country. That He proposes again to open a dancing school on Monday the Third of May next, at Concert Hall, where he will give constant Attendance as usual, every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Afternoon; provided he may meet with suitable Encouragement. He therefore begs Leave to desire, That those who intend to favour him herein, would be so good as to apply to him (at Mrs. Pelham’s next Door to Thomas Lechmere, Esq: at New Boston) any Time before the said Third of May.

Hereby informs all Gentlemen and Ladies in Town and Country, That He this Day opens a dancing school at Concert Hall, where he will give constant Attendance as usual, every Monday, Thursday and Saturday in the Afternoon.

And to be sold by josiah flagg and paul revere, in Fifth Street, at the North End of Boston

The Best psalm-tunes, in two three and four Parts, from the most celebrated Authors; fitted to all Measures and approved of by the best Masters in Boston, New England. To which are added, Some Hymns and Anthems; the greater Part of them never before Printed in America.

And to be sold by Josiah Flagg at his House near the Old-North Meeting-House, and at his Shop in Fish Street; by Messrs. Thomas Leverett and Samuel Webb in Cornhill; Mr. Benjamin Loring at the Head of the Long Wharff; Mr. Salmon at his House near the Sign of the Lamb, and the Book-sellers in Boston;

A collection of all Tans’urs Anthems, and a Number of others, from Williams, Knapp, Ainsworth and Stephenson. To which are added, some Tunes from Lion, Smith, Ravencraft [sic], &c.

A COllection Of all tansu’r’s, and a Number of other anthems, from Williams, Knapp, Ainsworth, and Stephenson. To which are added, some Tunes from Lion, Smith, Ravencroft, &c.—Just Published and to be sold by Josiah Flagg (who teaches Psalmody, on Monday and Thursday Evenings) at his House near the Old North Meeting-House; also to be sold at his Shop in Fish Street, by Mess’rs Thomas Leveret, and Samuel Webb in Cornhill, and the rest of the Book-sellers in Boston, by Benjamin Loring, at the Head of the Long-Wharff and by Mr. Salmon, at his House near the Sign of the Lamb.

N.B. A sufficient Number of Persons appearing that want any particular Anthem, or Tune, may have it struck off immediately.

(For a reproduction, see fig. 348)

For the Benefit of Mr. flagg. A public concert of Vocal and Instrumental musick, to be performed on Thursday the 29th Instant, at Concert-Hall in Queen-Street.

N.B. tickets to be had at the Printers, or at the London Book-Store, Half-Dollar each: To begin precisely at Half after Seven.31

For the Benefit of Mr. flagg. A public concert of Vocal and Instrumental musick, to be performed at Concert-Hall in Queen-Street, this Evening. The vocal to be performed by Four Voices, and to conclude with the British grenadier, The last Concert this Season.

N.B. tickets to be had at the Printers, or at the London Book-Store, Half-Dollar each : To begin precisely at Half after Seven.

A Public Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music, to be performed at Concert—Hall in Queen-Street, Boston, on Thursday the 7th Instant, to begin at half past Seven o’Clock——

tickets to be had at the Printers Half a Dollar each.

This evening For the Benefit of Mr. flagg, A Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental musick, To be performed at Concert-Hall, in Queen-Street, Boston. To begin at Half after 7 o’clock. Tickets to be had of the Printer hereof at Half a Dollar each.

N.B. A duet to be sung by a Gentleman who lately read and sung in Concert Hall, and Mr. Flagg.32

For the Benefit of Mr. FLAGG, A Concert of Vocal and Instrumental musick On Friday Evening the 17th Instant, To begin precisely at Seven o’Clock. At Concert-Hall in Queen-street.

N.B. The particular Performance to be inserted in Thursday’s Paper.

For the Benefit of Mr. FLAGG, At Concert-Hall on friday Evening next, the 17th Instant, will be perform’d

For the Benefit of Mr. flagg, A grand Concert Of Vocal and Instrumental music, To be performed at Concert-Hall on Friday the 4th of October, To be led by Mr. Morgan, Organist at Newport also a Solo on a Violin by him, and an Organ Concerto by a Gentleman lately arrived from London, Organist of the Chapel; also several Choruses in the Oratorio of acis and galatea, by a Number of Voices, besides other Music. To begin at Seven o’Clock in the Evening. Tickets at Half a Dollar each, to be had at the Printers, and at the Hall.33

For the benefit of Mr. flagg. A concert of Vocal and Instrumental musick; to be performed at Concert-Hall, in Queen-street, Boston, October 4th. 1771.

Act I.

Overture, and the first Chorus in Acis and Galatea, (by ten voices) O the pleasures of the plains, &c. Sixth Concerto of Stanley. Solo on the Violin; by Mr. Morgan. Song; Love sounds the Alarm &c. Fourth Periodical Overture.

Act II.

Overture in Pastor Fido. Duetto; He comes &c. Organ Concerto; by Mr. Selby. First Concerto, by Mr. Humphrys. Duetto and Chorus, in Acis and Galatea, Happy we, &c. Overture, by Ld. Kelly.

tickets to be had at concert-hall, of Messrs. cox & berry, and of the printers at half a Dollar each.

N.B. Mr. flagg would inform the Publick, that his being thus early with his Concert, is not with Intention to interfere with any other Person; not withstanding there is a Design to interfere with him.

For the Benefit of Mr. flagg. At Concert-Hall in Queen-Street, Boston, on Friday the 4th Instant will be performed a

Of Vocal and Instrumental Music, To be conducted (and a Solo on the Violin) by Mr. morgan Organist of Newport. In the Concert will be introduced several of the Airs, Duetto’s and Chorus’s in Acis and Galetta, composed by Mr. handel.—And in Act the 2d a Concerto on the Organ, by a Gentleman lately arrived from London.

N.B. Mr. flagg begs Leave to inform the Public, that his being thus early with his Concert is not with Intention to Interfere with any other Person, notwithstanding there is a Design to prejudice him by a prior Advertisement.

To begin at seven o’Clock in the Evening. Tickets at Half-a-Dollar each, to be had at the printers, and at the Hall.——

For a reference to Josiah Flagg’s account “for Glasses and Plates broke, Attendance” of William Turner, Sr.’s ball on June 4, 1772, see the above source in the section on William Turner, Sr., in this Appendix.

For a reference to tickets sold by Josiah Flagg for a Selby concert on October 26, 1772, see the above source in the section on William Selby in this Appendix.

For the Benefit of Mr. flagg, A Concert of Vocal and Instrumental musick, will be performed at Concert-Hall on Friday Evening, being the 4th of June—Tickets may be had of the Printers, Mess Cox and Berry, King-Street, and at Concert-Hall. To begin precisely at VII.34

Tickets to be had of the Printers, and at Messrs. Cox & Berry’s, or at Concert-Hall.

N.B. As there will be no Fire-Works in King-street that Evening, he flatters himself he shall have a full Company of Gentlemen and Ladies, and begs the Assistance of his Friends.

The Subscriber, as being the first Founder, and having at great Expence of Time and Trouble, &c. instructed a Band of Music to perform before the Regiment of Militia in this Town; and having been encouraged to expect the Advantage of a Benefit Concert, in Faneuil-Hall, in Consideration of his Pains—Would beg Leave to advertise the Publick, that he has obtained Leave for the same.

For his Benefit—Will be performed in Faneuil-Hall, A Concert of Vocal and Instrumental music, Intended on Thursday the 21st Instant, Further Particulars to be inserted in our next.

tickets to be had at Messrs. Cox and Berry’s Lee and Roberts’s, and at the Printers hereof, at Half a Dollar each.35

Mr. flagg begs most respectfully to acquaint the Public that having obtained Leave of the Gentlemen Select Men, the Use of Faneuil-Hall—. He intends on thursday the 28th Inst. to perform there a Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music, to be led by Mr. Morgan,—Part first—Overtures—A Song—Overture in the Shepherd’s Lottery—Song—Harpsichord Concerts Chorus in the Messiah——Second Part—Coronation Anthem—Solo Violin—Song Hero comes—Overture—to End with Liberty Song.

N.B. Being about to leave the Province soon, begs the Assistance of his Friends to enable him to quit his Native Town at least as Independant as he found it.

There is expected upwards of 50 Performers.

Begs leave most respectfully to acquaint the Publick, that having obtained Leave of the Gentlemen Select-Men for the Use of Faneuil-Hall, he intends this evening, to perform a Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental music.—

The Band to be conducted by Mr. Morgan.

act 1st.—Periodical Overture.—Hunting Song.—Harpsichord Concerto.—The grand Chorus of Hallelujah, from the Oratorio of the Messiah.

act 2nd.—Overture.—Song and Chorus, “The Hero comes.” Concerto—The Coronation Anthem.—Solo Violin.—

To conclude with the Liberty Song and Chorus.

There will be upwards of 50 Performers.

Tickets to be had at Messrs. Cox & Berry’s, Lee & Roberts’s, and at the Printers, at Half a Dollar each.

As Mr. Flagg is about to leave the Province soon, he begs the Assistance of his Friends and Acquaintances to enable him to do it in an independent Manner.——36

DEATHS. In this Town—On Tuesday Evening last, Josiah Flagg, Esq. AEt 55. . . .

Concert-Hall. On SATURDAY next, [January 31] will be presented, a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music,

For the Benefit of the Widow FLAGG.

Part 1st.

Part 2d.

Grand Overture,

Part 3d.

Full piece

Grand Finale.

The Hall to be opened at 5—and the performance begin at 6 o’Clock.

tickets, at 6s. may be had at this Office, at concert-Hall of Mr. Deverell, at at the O ery-Office, and at No. 3, Cornhill.

* insertion in January 31 issue:

Catch—“Poor Thomas Day”—Messrs. Jones, Collins, and Hipworth.

The proceeds of the Concert given on Saturday last, by Mr. stone, we are told, amounted to One Hundred and two dollars, which considering the disadvantages unavoidably attending the business, must be considered as handsome. The thanks of the friends of humanity are due to Mr. stone, and the gentlemen who assisted in the Concert, for this effort to relieve a suffering and deserving family. The Assembly was brilliant, and the performances highly satisfactory.

The Widow Elizabeth Flagg, and Daughters, having great cause of gratitude for past favours, wishes in this way to express it; and Likewise inform their friends and the public, that they carry on the business of Riveting and mending China and Glass and Needlework of all kinds, at their house, near the B H. The employer may exact the strictest attention, and the smallest labour gratefully acknowledged by the employed.

Mrs. Flagg, Widow of the late Col. josiah flagg, informs her Friends and the Public, That she continues the Business of a Symstress, and of mending broken China, &c.—She has a Number of Pieces of repair’d China in her Possession, which she requests those who favor’d her with Employ in mending, would send for.—Also for Sale as above, a holland stamp, of eleven Pounds Weight.—She returns her grateful Thanks to her Friends for past Favors, and solicits a continuance of them.—Please apply at her House near the Boston Stone.

N. B. a bassoon for Sale.

Begs Leave to acquaint Ladies and Gentlemen of the Town and Country, that he has opened his Dancing and Fencing School, in the Room where his Father formerly taught.—in which he will continue to teach those polite Accomplishments in the newest Taste, and most approved Method, at the usual Price.

Oct. 7 [1767]. Dined at home with Stephen Hufsey, Abjiah Folger jr Richard Coffin, Isaac Paddock, all four from Nantucket. Cap^t Robert Jarvis, Cap^t Sam^l Dashwood & M^rs Rowe Spent part of the evening at the Coffee House with Treas. Gray, Tho^s Gray & John Boylston & the remainder at Turner’s Ball in seeing the young Ladies Dance.

October 30, 1769. William Turner, Gentleman, bought house and land known as Concert Hall from Stephen Deblois. On southeast corner of Hanover and Queen (now Court) Streets.

October 30, 1769. William Turner Gentleman and wife Ann mortgage to Stephen Deblois, Gentleman, house and land called Concert Hall fronting West on Queen Street, North on Hanover Street, East on the house and land of William Hyslop, South on the house and land of Thomas Proctor.

(See Suffolk Deed 166.154.)

October 30, 1769. William Turner, Gentleman, and wife Ann mortgage to John Hancock, Esq. house and land, called Concert Hall; West fronting on Queen-street, North on Hanover-street, East on house and land of William Hyslop, South on house and land of Thomas Proctor.

(See Suffolk Deed 143.201.)

South east corner of Hanover and Court Streets

Dancing, Small-sword, Back-sword, and the French Language, taught by William Pope, at the School occupied by Mr. William Turner, opposite William Vassal, Esq;

Constant Attendance given at the above School. Those who will please to send their Children, to dance may depend that great Care will be taken to instruct them.

The last Night. On Wednesday Evening, being the 13th Instant, At concert-hall, Will be performed, A vocal entertainment; Of Three acts. Among a Variety of Songs, will be sung, A Hymn to the Moor, from the Opera of Cynthia,—Dean Swift’s Cantata—The Cruel Tyrant Love—The Purple Morn, from the Opera of Ath [ ] dates.—Beneath his ample Shade, from the Oratorio of Solomon.—Bright Author of my present Flame—And a favorite Medley.

Tickets to be had at the British Coffee-House, and at the Door, at half a Dollar each.

To begin at half after Seven o’Clock.

N.B. If it should be a wet Evening, ’twill be put off to the first fair Evening.37

To-morrow Evening, Will be performed A Grand Concert Of Vocal and Instrumental musick, At Concert-Hall.

N.B. As it’s the last for this Season, the Gentlemen Subscribers are desired to return their Tickets at the Door.—Any Gentlemen or Ladies that are not Subscribers may purchase Tickets of the Printers, or at said Hall, at Half a Dollar each.

To begin at eight o’Clock.

William Turner Begs Leave to acquaint the subscribers to his concert That it will be Opened next Friday Evening.

N.B. The Subscription Book is open to every Gentleman who shall please to Subscribe.

William Turner begs leave to aquaint the subscribers to his concert, that To-Morrow Evening will be the last for the Season:—Non-Subscribers will be admitted by paying Half a Dollar at the Door, or by applying to Mr. Turner for Tickets.

To begin at EIGHT o’Clock.

hereby Acquaints the Public, that he keeps his

In the Room, formerly Occupied by Mr. William Turner, as a Dancing Room, where he teacheth the small sword, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Forenoon.

Mrs. Fartier begs Leave to acquaint the Public, That she undertakes to wash and clear-starch Lawns, Muslins and Laces, the latter of which if rent or tore, she will mend and repair as if new. Any Lady that chuses to be instructed in the French Tongue; or in the newest Method of Embroidery in Gold, Silver or otherways, shall be forwarded in the most expeditious Manner and diligently attended at the above Place, where all Favours will be gratefully acknowledged.

William Turner begs Leave to acquaint his Subscribers, That the concert will be open’d on Wednesday Evening the 11th Instant, and be continu’d untill the first Wednesday in June.

N.B. No Gentlemen will be admitted but those that subscribe.

Mr. Turner acquaints his Subscribers, the concert will be on Wednesday Evening 8th Instant and begin at half past Six o’Clock.

N.B. Between each Piece of Music there will be a song. If any Gentleman Strangers should be desirous of hearing the Music, they may have Tickets, by applying to said Turner seasonably at Concert-Hall.

For a reference to William Turner, Sr., with regard to concert dates of William Selby and David Propert at Concert-Hall, see the above source in the section on William Selby in this Appendix.

William Turner begs Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen Subscribers, that he shall open his

concert

William Turner Begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen Subscribers, that the concert is put off ’till To-Morrow Evening on account of bad Weather.

Mr. Turner’s Compliments and aquaints the Gentlemen Subscribers, his Concert will be on Tuesday next [February 2], and so continue once a Fortnight, till the first Tuesday in May.

He is assured he shall have the 64th Band for the Season.

Mr. Turner’s Concert will be To-Morrow Evening; at which will be performed a Number of select Pieces compos’d by the most celebrated Masters in Europe.——SONGS by Mr. Rea, whose Voice may be equall’d, but not out-done.38

William Turner Acquaints those Gentlemen and Ladies who propose to send their Children to him to be Instructed in the polite Art of Dancing, that he shall open his School on Monday next, at Concert-Hall, and continue to teach them himself, and that the best Order and Decency shall be preserv’d.

At a meeting of the Selectmen March 24, 1773. . . .

The Selectmen having received a Complaint from several Persons that a Comic Satirick Lecture called the Times was to be performed at Concert-Hall—the Clerk was directed to apply to M^r. Turner & acquaint him that it would be very disagreeable to the Inhabitants as well as contrary to the Law, and that the Selectmen give him this notice to prevent a prosecution which would be the consequence of such a procedure.

William Turner Acquaints his Subscribers, the Concert is postpon’d til Tuesday week [April 6].

Mr. Turner begs Leave respectfully to acquaint his Subscribers that his last Concert for this Season, will be on Tuesday Evening the 27th current, at which Time will be performed a Variety of Music received from London by Capt. Scott, which never has been performed in this Place—Compos’d by the most eminent Masters in Europe.

Mr. Turner also takes this public Opportunity of returning his most grateful Thanks to his Friend, and Subscribers for their Support of his Concert during the past Season, and begs Leave at the same time to acquaint them, that he expects in June next an elegant Organ, made by the celebrated Mr. John Snitzler, and as he is determined to spare no Pains or Expence to give Satisfaction, he hopes to merit a Continuation of their Favors for next Season, tho’ many Attempts have been made to injure him.—He also thinks it an Act of Justice to inform the Public, and his Friends, that he is not interested in Mr. Propert’s Concert, advertized for Thursday 22d, as has been reported.

Mr. Turner acquaints those Gentlemen & Ladies that attended Mr. Propert’s benefit Concert on Thursday Evening last, that he had no Intention of depriving them of Mr. Morgan’s Performance, as he absolutely gave Mr. Morgan Notice that there would be a Writ against him that Day, which was a Hint at least for him to keep out of the Way of the Officer; further Mr. Turner ordered the Officer, if Mr. Morgan was taken and said he could not give Bail or pay the Money, to discharge him and he would pay Costs, rather than do an ill-natured Action.—For particulars of Mr. Morgan’s ungenteel behaviour, Mr. Turner refers those Gentlemen & Ladies to Messirs Edes & Gill’s Paper of this Day, and assures them there were three Writs served on Mr. Morgan before his.—Mr. Mumford can clear Mr. Turner as to being accessary to his Writ.39

On the 21st Instant, (being the Commencement at Cambridge) will be performed in the Court-House,

A Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental music or the Benefit of Mr. COLMAN, To be led by Mr. turner.

In the last Act will be performed the most Capital Chorusses in the messiah, the Solemn and so justly Celebrated oratorio Composed by that great Master of Harmoney george frederic handel, Esq; which is Esteemed by the Connoisseurs in that Noble Science, to be the first Production in the Musical World, and in which the utmost Efforts of the human Mind are happily exerted.—The first Chorus will begin at the Words “Hallelujah for the Lord god Omnipotent reigneth; the Kingdom of this World,” &c For this, and some other very good Reasons, the Tickets will be at 4 s. L.M. or 3 s. Sterl. each——may be had at the British Coffee-House, Boston, and at Mr. Howe’s. Cambridge.——No money will be received at the Door.

p.m. 8 o’Clock precisely.40

At Concert-Hall, On Thursday the 24th Instant, will be perform’d A Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental musick.—

N.B. tickets to be had of Messi’rs Cox & Berry, the Miss Cummings, and at the above Hall, at Half a Dollar each.

Monday last arrived Capt. Hall in 29 Days from London, in whom came Passengers, Rev. Samuel Parker, who went home for Episcopal Ordination, to be an Assistant to the Rev. Mr. Walter at Trinity Church, Mr. Francis Rotch, Merchant, and Mr. William Turner.——. . .

William Turner Lately arrived from London, Begs leave to acquaint the Gentlemen and Ladies of the Town and Country, that he continues to teach the polite Arts of Dancing and Fencing in the newest and most approved Method, at Concert-Hall:—Those Gentlemen and Ladies who propose sending their Children to be instructed may depend the best Care will be taken as to their Behaviour.

N.B. Cotillons taught as they are performed at all polite Balls and Assemblies in England.

Mr. Turner will attend two Days in the Week at any House from 6 o’clock in the Evening on grown Gentlemen and Ladies, & assures the utmost Secrecy shall be kept till they are capable of exhibiting in high Taste.

The House known by the Name of concert-hall. Enquire of William Turner, who has a great Collection of music which he will sell at the Sterling Cost without Charges, viz.

The Periodical Overtures to No. 36 Two Setts of Back’s do. One Sett Shivindl’s 1st Opera, Two Setts Able’s 1st and 7th Opera, Handal’s 65 Overtures, Ferrari’s Quartetts, Lord Keby’s [sic: Kelly’s] and Stamitz’s do. Barbandt’s Simponies, Lord Keby’s Overtures, Humphries, Stanley’s, Avison’s, Corelli’s Albertie’s, Geminiani’s, Heafs’s and Felton’s Concertos, Campionis Trios, Fisher’s Overtures, Barthelemon’s do. a Sett Back’s Songs, and 4 Violins.

N.B. Said Turner continues to teach Cotillons at the above-mentioned Hall, Fencing also.

To be sold, A House known by the Name of concert-hall. Enquire of William Turner, who has a great Collection of Music which he will sell at the Sterling Cost without Charges, viz.

The Periodical overtures to No. 36, Two Setts of Back’s do. One Sett Schwindl’s 1st Opera. Two Setts Able’s 1st and 7th Opera, Handl’s 65 Overtures, Ferrari’s Quarters, Lord Kelly’s and Stamitz’s do. Barbandt’s Simponies, Lord Kelly’s Overtures, Humphries, Stanley’s, Avison’s, Corelli’s Albertie’s, Geminiani’s, Heass’s & Felton’s Concertos, Campionis, Trios, Fisher’s Overtures, Barthelemon’s do. I Sett Back’s Songs, and 4 Violins.

N.B. Said Turner continues to teach Cotillons at the above-mentioned Hall, Fencing also.

Benjamin Goldthwait Would inform his Friends, kind Customers and others, That he has just receiv’d by Capt. Loring from London a small invoice of goods, suitable to the present Season, viz. Exceeding neat figur’d Jeanes, Thread ditto, plain, coloured and white ditto; Also, very neat Silk Jeans, fine white Irish Tick for Waistcoats and Breeches, white corded Dimothy, Silk knit Patterns, striped Damaskus, with sundry other Articles.—The above being a Consignment, will be Sold very low.

The Taylor’s Business is carried on as usual at his Shop just above Concert-Hall, in all its various Branches, in the genteelest Manner, and with the utmost Dispatch.

Embroidery in Gold, Silver and Twist, is done in the best manner at said Shop.

The Subscribers to the Concert, are hereby Notified, that the first Concert for the Season, will be held at Concert-Hall, on Thursday the 12th Instant, and will begin precisely at 6 o’Clock. The Subscribers are likewise requested to meet at the British Coffee-House, To-Morrow at 11 o’Clock, in the Forenoon, to choose Managers and a Treasurer and to transact several other necessary Matters previous to the opening of the said Concert.

He proposes to Open a School on Tuesday Evening next, at concert-hall, to teach the Petite Dance, call’d Cotilians, and assures those Gentlemen, who proposes being his Pupils, he will attend two Evenings in the Week, viz. Tuesdays and Fridays.

Musick and Fencing taught likewise.

For the Benefit of Mrs. STAMPER, (who is in very distress’d Circumstances) At concert-hall, On Thursday the 29th Instant, will be performed, A Concert of Vocal & Instrumental Musick; which will be compos’d of the greatest Variety of Instruments we have in Town. To begin at Half after Six. If the Ladies and Gentlemen chuse to Dance afterwards, there will be Ball Music provided.

The Managers of the concert, give this Public Notice to the Gentlemen Subscribers.—That they have adjourned the next Meeting of the Concert, to the first Thursday in March next,—in order to settle with the Performers for the Time past,—and to raise an additional Subscription to the Stock in hand, to enable them to carry it on for two Months longer.

Boston, January 25, 1775.41

William Turner respectfully acquaints his Friends in Town and Country, that he proposes opening a dancing-school on Monday the 20th current, at Concert-Hall, to teach Minuets, English Country Dances, and Cotillions.

Those Gentlemen and Ladies who design to favor him with the Tuition of their Children, may be assured the utmost Order and Decency shall be preserved.

The fourth subscription ball, Will be held At concert-hall, On Thursday, the 29th Instant, 1776. [ ] Subscriptions are taken at the Printers in School-Street, of M[ ]day Morning from 10 to 2 o’Clock (only).

It is regretted that Gentlemen will be so good, as to comply with the Rules—particularly with that, for having the Names of the Ladies wrote on the Back of their Tickets.

The fourth subscription ball, Will be held at concert-hall, this evening, the 29th Instant,

The Doors will be open’d at Six, and the Tea Rooms at Nine o’Clock.

• stewards. The Honourable Major Stuart,
• Captain Smelt.

September 2, 1776. William Turner is a retailer at a shop on Cornhill.

To be sold by William Turner, in Cornhill; wines by Wholesale and Retail, best Durham Mustard per Bottle or Pound, Spices, Syrup of Sugar, excellent Scotch Snuff, and Bottled Cyder per dozen.

wines per Cask, or Dozen, best Jamaica and New-England rum, with Wine vinegar per Cask or Gallon, ketchu[p], olives and capers, excellent Durham mustard, per Cask or Pound, spices, raisins, &c.

BY PARTICULAR DESIRE, At concert-hall, On Thursday next, the 7th of March, Will be a concert of vocal and instrumental music, To begin at Seven o’Clock.

Tickets to be had at Mr. Bowen’s near the State-House, and of Mr. Burk at the Hall, at Four Shillings Lawful Money each.

At concert-hall, On Thursday next, the 21st of March Will be a concert Of vocal and instrumental music, To begin at Seven o’Clock. There will be Three English Songs sung in the First Act.

Tickets to be had at Mr. Bowen’s near the State-House, and of Mr. Burk, at the Hall, at Four Shillings Lawful Money each.

November 26, 1782. William Turner continues his retail business on Marlboro Street.

June 9, 1784. William Turner, Gentleman, buys house and land of John Hancock, i.e., he repaid Hancock for the mortgage he had held for Turner since 1769, for Concert-Hall on the southeast corner of Hanover and Court Streets.

[Aug.] 9 [1784]. Peggy & Judy42 at Mr. Turners [Sr.] Danc^g. Betsey, Mr. Pearson & I on Gallows hill.

[Aug.] 11 [1784]. Children at Dancing, very hot.

[Aug.] 21 [1787]. Peggy & Judy at Dancing School in Evn^g.

To be sold, cheap, that valuable Building, known by the name of concert-hall. Inquire of william turner. Sept. 19, 1787.

June 9, 1789. William Turner, Esq. and his wife Ann, deed to Jonathan and John Amory (merchants) house and land adjoining, commonly called Concert Hall, West in the front on Queen Street., North on Hanover Street, East on the house and land of William Hyslop, South on the house and land of Thomas Procter, being the house and land conveyed to said Turner by Stephen Deblois. Lib. 115. 243

Saturday sailed the Ship Neptune, Capt. Scott, for London.—In which went Passenger, Capt. William Turner, of this town.

ms letter from William Turner, Sr., to John Hancock, Boston. Boston Public Library

. . . William . . . d. January 1, 1792 at Mile End Creek, London, England.

Begs Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of this Place, That he proposes opening a Dancing-School in the Town of Boston, at the Green Dragon, on Monday the 18th Day of August 1765, where Country Dances, Minuets and Brettons will be taught in the genteeled Manner they are now done in America.

He will wait on any Lady or Gentleman, and inform them of the Terms, at the Green Dragon43

At a Meeting of the Selectmen, Aug^ṭ. 21. 1765. . . .

The Selectmen upon reading, an Advertisement in the Thursdays News Paper, that one Richard Venables had opened a Dancing School at the Green Dragon Tavern, directed M^r. Williston to require his attendance at their Chamber—he attended accordingly and was informed by the Selectmen That they should not permit his keeping such a School in this Town.

M^r. William Pope from Burmudus, who professes himself a Teacher of Dancing and Fencing, attended, and beg’d leave of the Selectmen to keep a School in this Town for the instruction of Youth in those Sciences.

Port Arrivals—Immigrants. . . .

Sept 17 [1766] Mr Pope Dancing Master.

Boston: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Sept^r. 24, 1766. . . .

The Selectmen having considered the request of M^r. William Pope from Burmudos as entred the 17 of this Instant.

Voted, that his Request be granted, and liberty is hereby given him to set up a School in this Town for the instruction of youth in Dancing and Fencing, for so long a Time and no longer on his behavor shall meet the approbation of the Selectmen.

Fencing and Dancing, Taught in a genteel, expeditions and reasonable Manner, by William Pope, who lately arrived in this City from the West Indies: Any Gentlemen or Ladies inclinable to employ him, may be waited upon at their Houses or Lodgings, by sending a Line directed to him at Capt. Richard Tripes in Ann-street, near the Draw Bridge.

N.B. He will attend on a Number of Gentlemen or Ladies at any Boarding-School or Academy within Ten or 15 Miles of the Town, by directing as above.

William Pope, dancing master, Acquaints the Public, that he has opened School the third Door Southward of Mr. John Winslow’s in Newbury-Street; where Gentlemen and Ladies may depend on having their Children Taught with Care and Expedition.—An Assembly is propos’d every Wednesday Evening, for the improvement of Scholars and Subscribers. Minuets to commence at 5 o’Clock, Set Dances at Eight, and conclude at Ten.——N.B. Part of a House to be Let: Enquire of said Pope.——

W. Pope, dancing master, Acquaints the Public, That he has removed from his School at the South-End, to a large Brick building, lately improved by Messi’rs Green & Walker, opposite the Rev’d Mr. Cooper’s Meeting; where he proposes teaching young Gentlemen and Ladies in the most Expeditious and Reasonable Manner.

N.B. Fencing, and the French Language taught at the above Place.

Boston Ss: At a Meeting of the Selectmen Jan^y. 3^d. 1770. . . .

M^r. William Pope apply’d to the Select men for Liberty to open a Dancing & Fencing School.

Dancing, Small-sword, Back-sword, and the French Language, taught by William Pope, at the School occupied by Mr. William Turner, opposite William Vassal, Esq;

Constant Attendance given at the above School. Those who will please to send their Children, to dance may depend that great Care will be taken to instruct them.

The French Language, Instrumental Music and Dancing taught after the best Methods, by james Joan, in that commodious and large Building opposite Dr. cooper’s Meeting, by whom, also, Gentlemen and Ladies may privately be taught the Minuet.—N. B. He has to Lett a very good & large Cellar belonging to the said House; he also makes and sells, neat Violin Bows.

This is to acquaint the Gentlemen and Ladies, that a Concert of musick will be performed, on Monday the 21st Instant, at Six o’Clock in the Evenings at the Musick Hall in Brattle-Street, opposite Dr. Cooper’s Meeting-House. After the Concert is over, the Gentlemen and Ladies may have a ball till Eleven o’Clock.

tickets may be had of James Joan, at the above-said Place, and of Thomas Chase, near the Liberty-Tree, at Two Shillings Lawful Money, or One & Six Pence Sterling a Piece.

A Concert of musick will be performed in the Music Hall in Brattle-Street, [on Monday the 5th of December next] [this Evening.], at Six o’Clock in the Evening.

Tickets to be had at the said Place at Eighteen Pence Sterling, a Piece.

A Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music, to be perform’d at concert-hall, on friday the 13th Instant. To begin at 6 o’Clock, P.M.

Tickets to be had at the Printers, and at the London Book-Store in King-Street, at half a Dollar each. Boston, January 9. 1769.

For a reference to a “court concert” of “Joan the Italian’s” a “week or two before” the above date, see the above source in the section on Stephen Deblois in this Appendix.

James Joan, Teacher of Instrumental Music, and of the French Language, behind Mr. Barber’s Insurance-Office, North End, Boston: begs Leave to acquaint the public, That he makes and sells, (below Sterling Price) violins, screw-bows and cases, equal in goodness to the best Imported. He likewise mends at a very reasonable Rate, Violins, Bows, Bass-Viols, &c. July 31, 1769

At a large room in Brattle-Street, formerly Green and Walker’s Store, Will be Read, an opera, called Love in a Village, By a Person who has Read and Sung in most of the great Towns in America. All the songs will be Sung.

He personates all the Characters, and enters into the different Humours or Passions as they change from one to another, throughout the Opera.

Tickets for Admission will be delivered at the Bunch of Grapes in King-Street, and at Green & Russell’s in Queen-Street, at Half-a-Dollar each.

To begin precisely at Seven o’Clock.45

For the Benefit of Mr. Hartley, Will be perform’d A Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental music at Concert-Hall on friday the 29th Instant.

Tickets to be had of Mr. Jackson at the Brazen-Head, and at Miss Cummings’s opposite the Old-Brick Meeting-House, at Half a Dollar each. To begin at 6 o’Clock.

N.B. A solo on the Violin by a Gentleman lately arriv’d.46

For the Benefit of Mr. JOAN, will be performed; A Grand concert of vocal and instrumental music at Concert-Hall, on [Thursday the first Day of March next] [this afternoon], to begin Half after 6 o’Clock, P.M. The Vocal Part, viz. Two Grand Corus’s [sic] for 4 Voices, the Words well adapted to the present Times. Two other excellent Songs.

tickets to be had of the Printers, (at Half a Dollar each) or of the said Joan living at said Concert-Hall, where he Teaches the Violin, German-Flute, and Basse-Viol.

all the Violins that shall be used in this Concert, have been Manufactured here by the said Joan, who makes and sells very cheap, Violins, Screw-bows and Cases, Basse-Viols, &c. no ways inferior to the best imported;—He also mends those Sorts of Instruments at a reasonable Rate.

On Wednesday Evening, the 21st Instant, at concert-hall, will be Read, a comedy, call’d the provok’d husband, Or, a journey to london, By a Person who has read and sung, in most of the great Towns in America. He personates all the Characters, and enters into the different Humours or Passions, as they change from one to antoher throughout the Comedy. Between the acts will be sung some of the most celebrated songs.

tickets to be had at Green & Russell’s Printing-Office and at the Bunch of Grapes in King-Street, at Half a Dollar each.

To begin at Half after Six o’Clock.

This evening, (being Friday 23 March) at CONCERT-HALL will be READ, The Beggar’s OPERA; by a Person who has Read and Sung in most of the great Towns in America. The Songs (of which there are Sixty-Nine,) will be Sung.

He personates all the Characters, and enters into the different Humours, or Passions, as they change from one to another throughout the Opera.

tickets for admission to be had at Green & Russell’s Printing Office, and at the Bunch of Grapes in King-Street, at Half a Dollar each.

To begin at Seven o’Clock precisely.

Mar. 23 [1770]. In the evening I went to the Concert Hall to hear M^r Joan read the Beggars Opera & sing the Songs. He read but indifferently but Sung in Taste, there were upwards one hundred people there.

On Wednesday Evening, the 28th Instant, At concert-hall, Will be read, An entertainment, call’d the musical lady, To which will be added a farce, call’d the mock-doctor, Or, a dumb-lady cur’d. By a Person who has read and sung, in most of the great Towns in America. He personates all the Characters, and enters into the different Humours or Passions, as they change from one to another thro’out the Entertainment. Between the acts will be sung, a Pastoral Song, set by Dr. Arne; a new Song in the anacreontick Taste; a Song from the oratoria [sic] of solomon, and Dean Swift’s cantata.

Tickets for Admission to be had at Green & Russell’s Printing-Office, at the Bunch of Grapes in King-Street, (and at Concert-Hall from Four o’Clock ’till Seven) at Half a Dollar each. ’Tis hoped those Ladies and Gentlemen who intend to favor the Performer with their Presence, will send for Tickets early, as taking Money at the Door hinders him from beginning so soon as he other-wise should do. To begin at 7 o’Clock.

hereby acquaints the Publick, that he has removed into the House lately occupied by Mr. Wallis, nearly opposite to Benjamin Hallowell, jun. Esqr’s, in Hanover-Street, where he teaches the Violin, Bass-Viol and German Flute: He also teaches the French Language; either grammatically or methodically, with its true Accent and Pronounciation, it being his Mother-Tongue, which he has taught for several Years past: He adapts his Methods to the Capacity of the Scholars, and to the Time they can afford to spend with him.

The Manufacture of Violins, Bass-Viols &c. is still carried on by him at said Place, in the greatest Perfection, from two to ten Guineas Price.

For the Benefit of Mr. joan. Will be performed A Grand Concert, of Vocal and Instrumental Music at concert-hall, on thursday the 7th of March next.

Tickets to be had of the Printers, or of himself at His House in Hanover-street.

[added to the February 28 issue is:]

N.B. Between the Acts will be perform’d, some Select Pieces on the Forte, Piani and Guittar, by Mr. propert.

The concert For the Benefit of Mr. JOAN, which was to have been this evening, is postponed to Thursday the 21st. of this Instant.

Tickets at half a Dollar, may be had of the Printers, or of himself at his House in Hanover-street.

N. B. Between the Acts will be perform’d, some Select Pieces on the Forte, Piano and Guittar, by Mr. propert.

For the Benefit of Mr. JOAN, Will be performed A Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental music at concert-hall, this evening being the 21st of March.

N.B. Between the Acts will be perform’d, some Select Pieces on the Forte, Piano and Guittar, by Mr. PROPERT.

The concert For the Benefit of Mr. JOAN, which was to have been on Thursday Evening last, is postponed to thursday the 21st Instant.

Tickets to be had of the Printers, at Half-a-Dollar each, or of himself, at his House in Marlborough-Street, the third Door below Dr. Gardiner, where he has lately removed, and where he teaches the Violin, Bass-Viol, German Flute, &c. as also the French Language; and makes and sells neat Violins, Bows and Cases, Bass-Viols, Guittars, &c. and mends those Instruments in the neatest Manner: He also tunes Guittars by the Quarter, and sells best Roman Violin Strings, lately imported.

N.B. Between the Acts will be perform’d, some Select Pieces on the Forte, Piano and Guittar, by Mr. PROPERT.

james juhan Lately arrived in this Province begs Leave to acquaint the Public, that he proposes teaching Violin, German Flute, and Guittar: he likewise proposes tuning Harpsichords, Spinnets, etc. etc. by the year, quarter, or otherwise; and repairs, in the neatest manner, and on reasonable terms, all sorts of musical instruments, fixes hairs on violin bows, etc. Those ladies and gentlemen who please to employ him, may depend upon his diligence and care.

The said juhan has to sell a few excellent violins, at his lodgings at Mrs. Rivers’s, in Tradd Street.

. . . . arrived here last Night from Boston . . . Mr. James Juhan, . . .

james juhan, Has removed into the House in Elliott-street, formerly occupied by Mr. John Ernest Poyas, two Doors below Dr. Poinsett’s

Where he teaches the violin, german flute, and guittar: Repairs all Sorts of Musical Instruments, in the neatest Manner, and tunes Harpsichords, Spinnets, etc. by the Year, or otherwise, with the greatest Care and Punctuality.

A few violins from Two to Ten Guineas each, a second hand violincello, Guittar Strings by the Set or single String, which he spins himself, and warrants them for a year; Violin, and Violincello Bows, very nice, and extremely light.

He will also engage to make a very good Violin of a very bad one, and give it any Tune that may be desired, provided its Shape will allow it.

harpsichords, spinnets, forte-pianos, guittars, etc. tuned with care and dilligence; and all kinds of musical instruments repaired in the neatest manner, and on as reasonable terms as they can be done in this place: And, the violin, german flute, and guittar taught by james juhan.

a second-hand spinnet cheap, and of a very fine tone; a few violins, light Screw-Bows, violoncello and guittar strings, and fourth strings, for violins. He also has spinnets in good order to let.

Hath removed into the house in Meeting-Street, lately occupied by Doctor Fayssoux, the third below the White-Meeting, where he continues teaching the violin, german flute, and guittar, repairing all kinds of musical instruments, tuning of harpsichords, etc.

Harpsichords and Forte-Pianos james juhan, lately arrived in this city with his family, informs the Public, that he makes the g[ ] North-American Forte-Pianos, the mechanical [ ] which is entirely of his own invention, and so [ ] that it is the easiest thing in the world to keep them in good order and tune them : he likewise mends and tunes Harpsichords, Forte-Pianos, Spinnets, and all other kinds of Instruments, in the neatest manner, and teaches the Harpsichord, Violin and German Flute. Those who will do him the favour to employ him, may depend upon his exactness and assiduity. He lives at present [at] Mrs. perry’s, the corner of Arch and Fourth streets.

N.B. He wants to hire a House in any part of the town. June 24.

To the public. Alexander juhan, junior, Master of Music, lately arrived in this city, takes this method of informing the Public, that he proposes to teach the Harpsichord and Violin in an approved manner, and on as reasonable terms as any other master. Those who are desirious of being taught, and wish to have a proof of his abilities on either of those instruments, before employing him, by leaving their names and places of abode at Mrs. parry’s, at the corner of Fourth and Arch streets, shall be punctually waited on. He understands the English and French languages sufficient to teach Music in either.

For the Benefit of Mr. Juhan. At the City-Tavern, on Tuesday next, April the Sixth, will be Performed a concert; After which will be a ball. The Concert will consist of the most favourite Music, and particularly a Concerto on the Flute, by a gentleman a scholar of Mr. Brown. Subscriptions for Tickets at 10/. each, to admit a Gentleman and Lady, will be received by Mr. Juhan, at Mrs. Perry’s, the corner of Arch and Fourth streets, and at the City-Tavern.

concert. At the City Tavern, This Evening, the 10th January, will be performed a Concert of Instrumental Music, For the Benefit of Mr. Juhan. The Concert will consist of the most favorite Music. Tickets at 7/6 each, to admit one person only, to be had of Mr. Juhan, at Mr Brunot’s, the corner of Walnut and Second-streets; at Mr. Rice’s Bookstore, in Market-street; at the New Coffee-House, and at the City Tavern.

Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Petersburg, that he is now settled at the House lately occupied by Messrs. Logan & McEldery, in Bollingbrook Street.—He proposes to teach Music on the Organ, Harpsichord, Guitar, Violin, or Flute. His Terms are One Guinea Entrance, and Twenty Shillings per month afterwards.—From his long Experience, and his habit of the most regular Attendance, he does not doubt of giving general satisfaction.

He makes or repairs most kinds of musical Instruments, particularly Church and Chamber Organs, Harpsichords, Spinets, Forte Pianos, and Guitars.

James Juhan, Respectfully informs the owners of instruments which have been sent to him to repair, that they are now in good order, and desiring that they would send for them immediately, and to satisfy him according to agreement; as he will not be answerable for any accident which might happen to them hereafter.

Richmond, January 7, 1793.

. . . . Died, yesterday, in this town, Mr. juhan, musical instrument maker.

Barry’s name appeared in 1758 in the records of the New South Church, which William Billings attended. Barry was a tenor and the master of singing there.48

Begs Leave to inform the Publick, that they propose to open a Singing School this night, near the Old South Meeting-House, where any Person inclining to learn to Sing may be attended upon at said School with Fidelity and Dispatch.

Oct. 2, 1769.

For John Barry’s school with Mr. Crane for instruction “in the art of psalmody . . . 2 doors northward of Dr. Silvester Gardner’s,” see the above source in the section on Mr. Crane in this Appendix.

For a continuation of John Barry’s school with Mr. Crane for instruction “in the art of psalmody . . . at the house next Mr. Greenlaw’s near the Liberty-Tree,” see the above source in the section on Mr. Crane in this Appendix.

Those Ladies and Gentlemen who Please to honor him with their Commands, may depend on his exerting the utmost of his Endeavours to perfect his Pupils in their different Instruments, and of the greatest Diligence being used by Their very humble Serv’t.

w. s. morgan.

N. B. Mr. Morgan is to be spoke with at Mrs. Bennet’s at the North-End, or at his Academy Room from the Hours of Nine in the Morning to One o’clock.

Mr. Hartley49 present his Respects to the Gentlemen Subscribers to his concert, and begs leave to acquaint them his Concert begins on THURSDAY next the Third of January, at Concert-Hall, and that the second will be on the Wednesday following, and continued once a fortnight during the Season.

To begin precisely at 6 o’Clock, P.M.

January 3 [1771]. Spent the evening at Concert Hall where there was a Concert performed by Hartley, Morgan & others—after the Concert a Dance and the Commodore & all the Captains of the Navy here, were there & Colo Dalrymple50 & fifty or sixty Gentlemen & the same number of Ladies Present—

tickets at Half-a-Dollar each, to be had at the British and Exchange Coffee-Houses, at the Grapes Tavern, and of Mr. Morgan at Mr. McLane’s Watchmaker, near the Town House.

Mr. morgan Begs Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen Subscribers to the concert, that by particular desire, he has postponed his Benefit Concert from Friday the 25th Instant, to Friday the 8th Day of February.

tickets at Half-a-Dollar each, to be had at the British and Exchange Coffee-Houses, at the Grapes Tavern, and of Mr. Morgan at Mr. McLane’s Watchmaker, near the Town-House.

For the Benefit of Mr. Morgan, On friday February 8th will be performed a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental music.

tickets at Half-a-Dollar each, to be had at the British and Exchange Coffee-Houses, at the Grapes Tavern, and of Mr. Morgan at Mr. McLane’s Watchmaker, near the Town-House.

To begin at Half after 6 o’Clock. Several Gentlemen expressing a desire to have a ball after the Concert, Mr. Morgan has provided a Band accordingly.

For the Benefit of Mr. MORGAN, Friday the 10th Instant, A Concert of music, accompanied by the Band of the 64th Regiment, to begin at 7 o’Clock.

For a reference to a concert on October 4, 1771 in which is played “a Solo on the Violin by Mr. morgan, Organist of Newport,” see the above source in the section on Josiah Flagg in this Appendix.

Mr. Morgan, Musico Theorico. Having been particularly requested, purposes Instructing Ladies and Gentlemen on the Harpsichord, Violin, etc., etc. He is to be spoke with at Mr. Stavers.

Mr. Morgan Begs leave to inform his subscribers, and the Public in general, that the 2^nd Week in September his Exhibition will begin with a Benefit Night for the Poor of the Town,—and the Subscribers Nights will commence the ensuing Evening.

At concert-hall, on thursday 22d Instant, Will be a grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental music. First, Violin by Mr. Morgan. Harpsichord by Mr. Propert. The first Act will conclude with the celebrated Highland Laddie Concerto never perform’d here. And by particular Desire will be sung, the Favorite Song of Mongo out of the Padlock.

tickets to be had of the Printers and at the British Coffee House, and at Mr. Propert’s Lodgings, at Half a Dollar each. To begin at 6 o’clock. No Money to be taken at the Door.

For a lengthy account of W. S. Morgan’s relationship with William Turner, Sr., during Morgan’s stay in Boston, see the above source in the section on William Turner, Sr., in this Appendix.

At concert-hall, on thursday next 6th of May, For the Benefit of Mr. Morgan, Will be performed, a grand concert Of Vocal and Instrumental music, First Violin (and a Solo)—by Mr. Morgan, Harpsichord——by Mr. Propert.

Tickets at Half a Dollar each to be had at the Coffee House, at Miss Cummings, in Cornhill, and at Mrs. Tailor’s in Winter Street. To begin at 7 o’Clock.

Wednesday next [October 7]. the Oratorical Academy Room in Pitt Street, will be open’d on Wednesday next, with a Charity Night, for the Benefit of the Poor of the Town when the following Exhibitions will be deliver’d.

1. 1. A Prologue in praise of Charity.
2. 2. The Politicians, or what News, a Dramatic Satire?
3. 3. A Comic Dance called the Irish Lilt.
4. 4. A Pantomimical Entertainment in Grotesque Characters, called the Escape or Harloquin [sic] turn’d Doctor.

To Conclude with an Address.

Tickets at 3 Pistereens 2 Pistereens & 1 Pistereen each to be had at Mr. Stavers’s Tavery, Mr. Tilton’s Tavern, Mr. Appleton’s Store, the Printing-Office, and of Mr. Morgan.

Monday next [October 12]. By reason of bad Weather, Mr. Morgan was obliged to postpone his Exhibition at the Academy House, till Monday next, when, for the benefit of the Poor of the Town, the following will be exhibited.

By particular Desire of the Subscribers, the Doors to be opened at three o’clock, and the Curtain to be drawn up exactly at four October 8.

Tuesday next October 27 The 37 [sic] Inst, at academy room in Pitt-Street, will be perform’d the following Pieces, viz.

1. 1. a new prologue.
2. 2. a song.
3. 3. the devil and the doctor, or, a hint to the College of Physicians;
4. 4. An interlude of singing & dancing, call’d, naval glory; or, the british triumph.
5. 5. A pantomimical entertinment [sic] in Grotesque Characters, call’d win her and wear her, or harloquin [sic] skeleton.
6. 6. To Conclude with an epilogue, address’d to every body, not meant at any body, to be spoke by some body, in the Character of no body.

The Doors to be open’d at 5 o’Clock, to begin Punctually at 6.

Complaints having been made that the first Gallery was very Incommodious, Mr. MORGAN takes this opportunity of informing the Town that he has alter’d it as much for the better as the House will allow, in order to do what he has been oblig’d to take away the upper Gallery intirely [sic].——

TICKETS at 3, & 2 Pistereens each, to be had at the Printing-Office, Mr. Morgan and the other usual Places.

This Evening, Being the 30th Inst. (and next Tuesday Evening the 3d of November,) at the academy-room in Pitt-Street, Portsmouth, will be performed the following Pieces, viz.

This Evening, at the Academy-Room, in Pitt-Street Portsmouth the Entertainments will be as follow, viz.

1. 1. A Prologue.
2. 2. The Politicians or what News, a Dramatic Satire?
3. 3. A Comic Dance called the Irish Lilt.
4. 4. A Patomimical [sic] Entertainment in Grotesque Characters, called the Escape or Harloquin turned Doctor.

To Conclude with an Address.

The Doors to be open’d at 5 o’Clock, to begin Punctually at 6.

TICKETS at 3, & 2 Pistereens each, to be had at the Printing-Office, Mr. Morgan, and the other usual Places.

N.B. No other Exhibitions till Wednesday next [October 11].

This Evening, At the academy-room in Pitt-Street, will be perform’d the following Pieces.

1st. A Prologue in the Character of a drunken Sailor.

2d. An Oration on the Origin, Progress, and Utility of the Stage.

3d. An Entertainment call’d Lethe; or, aesop in the Shades.

4th An Entertainment of Dancing and Singing, in Grotesque Characters, call’d the Witches; or Harlequin Mercury.

The Doors to be open’d at 5 o’Clock, to begin Punctually at 6.

TICKETS at 3, & 2 Pistereens each, to be had at the Printing-Office, Mr. Morgan, and the other usual Places.

As many Complaints have been made by Persons from the Country, being disappointed at there being no Perforamce, on Account of Extremity of Weather, Mr. Morgan gives this public Assurance that nothing of that Nature shall happen again, but will positively Exhibit on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, till Notice is given in this Paper, for a Stop to prepare something new.

This Evening. By desire Of the Right Worshipful master, and brethren of new-hampshire lodge of free and accepted masons, this Evening will be perform’d the following Pieces——

1. 1. Prologue in Praise of masonry.
2. 2. A masonic song.
3. 3. (For the last time,) the politicans; or, what news?
4. 4. A horn pipe.
5. 5. (For the last Time) A Pantomimical Entertainment, call’d The escape; Or, harlequin turn’d doctor.
6. 6. An epilogue address’d to every Body, not meant at any Body, to be splie by Somebody, in the Character of Nobody.

To conlude with an address on masonry.

The Doors to be opend at 5 o’Clock to begin Punctually at 6.

TICKETS at 3, & 2 Pistereens each, to be had at the Printing-Office, Mr. Morgan, and the other usual Places.

This Evening, At the academy-room in Pitt-Street, Portsmouth, the Exhibition will be perform’d as usual with Alterations.

This Evening, At the academy-room, the exhibitions will be performed as usual, with Alterations. And on

Tuesday evening [December 22], (For the benefit of Mr. Deacon the Minor,) Will be exhibited a new Pantomime Entertainment.

The Particulars will be inserted in the Bills.

Tickets to be had at the Printing-Office, of Mr. Morgan, and the other usual Places.

To begin precisely at six o’Clock.

Portsmouth. . . . At the ACADEMY-ROOM in Pitt-Street, on wednesday evening next [December 30], will be Exhibited many new Performances.—Among the rest will be perform’d a new comedy call’d the Register-Office, and a new Pantomime Entertainment call’d the ELOPEMENT; or HARLEQNIN’s [sic] COURT.

The Scenes & Machines intirely new.

PORTSMOUTH, January 15. This Evening For the Benefit of Mrs. Foster, The Exhibition will go on at the Academy-House in Pitt-Street, The Advertisement came too late for further Particulars. Tickets as usual.

Mr. Morgan Takes this Method of informing the Public that on Tuesday last [August 3] at three o’clock, P.M. he opened his Academy for Musick and Dancing, at the Assembly House; and purposes attending three Tuesdays and Fridays. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who chuse to also honor him with the Care of their children may depend on the utmost Exertion of his Abilities in the Cultivation of their Education.

Mr. Morgan, Begs Leave to inform the Public, That he has opened his Academy for Music and Dancing, at the Assembly-House—Music at a Pistole a Month, and Dancing at Four Dollars the Quarter, two to be paid at Entrance, and purposes attending Tuesday and Friday Afternoon at present, and oftner as the School encreases.

He likewise on Tuesday next shall open an Evening School, from seven o’Clock ’till Nine, for the Instruction of those whose Avocations prevent their attending in the Day-Time.

For a reference to a Concert on September 22, 1773 in which Morgan plays violin, see the above source in the section on William Selby in this Appendix.

For a concert led by W. S. Morgan on October 28, 1773, for the benefit of Josiah Flagg, see the above source in the section on Flagg in this Appendix.

For the Benefit of Mr. MORGAN, At concert-hall On wednesday the 23d Instant, Will be performed, a concert of Vocal and Instrumental Musick: To begin at Half after 6 o’Clock. Tickets to be had at the British Coffee-House, at Miss Cummings’s in Cornhill, and at Mrs. Taylor’s in Winter-Street, at Half a Dollar each.

For the Benefit of Mr. MORGAN,

At Concert Hall on Wednesday 23d Inst. Will be a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music—Tickets to be had at the British Coffee House, at Miss Cummins’s in Cornhill, and Mrs. Taylor’s in Winter Street, at half a Dollar each.

Messrs. Morgan and Steiglitz, Request Permission to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Boston, that, having receiv’d assurances of the Patronage and Assistance of the Musical Gentlemen, they Purpose having at Concert Hall, on Wednesday the 20th of April next, a grand concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music, assisted by the Band of the 64th Regiment.

To conclude with a grand Military Simphony accompanied by Kettle Drums, &c. compos’d by Mr. Morgan.

Tickets at Half a Dollar each, to be had at the British Coffee House, at Miss Cummings’s Cornhill, at Messrs. Cox & Berry, in King-street, and of Messirs. Stieglitz &; Morgan.

N.B. Copies of the Songs to be deliver’d out (gratis) with the Tickets. Will begin 7 o’Clock precisely.

By particular Desire. The great Approbation expressed at the late Concert, has emboldened Messi’rs morgan & stieglitz (at the particular Request of a Number of Gentlemen) to advertise their Friends, That there will be on wednesday the 18th Instant, at concert-hall, A Grand concert of Vocal and Instrumental music, accompanied by the Band of the 64th Regiment, act 1st.

To conclude with a Grand Simphony by Lord Kelly, accompanied by Kettle Drums &c.

tickets at Half a Dollar each, to be had at the British Coffee-House, at Messi’rs Cox and Berry’s, at Miss Cumming’s in Cornhill, and of Messi’rs Stieglitz and Morgan.

By particular Desire, Mr. morgan informs his Friends and the Public; that on Monday evening next, the 5th Inst. at concert-hall will be perform’d,

Accompanied with Clarinets, Hautboys, Bassoons, French Horns, Trumpets, Kettle Drums, &c. &c.&c.

N.B. The Gentlemen Performers of the Army; Navy, and of the Town, have promis’d Mr. morgan their assistance in Concert; as likewise some of the best Performers from the several Bands of Music of the Line.

tickets at half a Dollar each to be had at the British Coffee-House, at Messrs. Cox and Berry’s, at Miss Cummings Cornhill, and of Mr. Morgan. The concert to begin at 7 o’Clock.51

[By particular Desire.] Mr. morgan begs Leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that at concert-hall, on thursday Evening next, the 8th Instant, Will be performed, A Grand Concert, Of vocal and instrumental Music. First Violin, Mr. Morgan. German Flute, Mr. Stieglitz. Harpsichord, Mr. Selby. Accompanied with Clarinets, Hautboys, Bassoons, French Horns, Trumpets, Kettle Drums, &c. &c.

N.B. The Gentlemen Performers of the Army, Navy, and of the Town, have promis’d Mr. Morgan their Assistance in Concert; likewise some of the best Performers from the several Bands of Music of the Line. tickets to be had at Half a Dollar each, at the British Coffee House, at Messi’rs. Cox & Berry’s and of Mr. Morgan.

The concert to begin at 7 o’Clock.

N.B. The above concert was advertised to be on this Evening, the 5th Instant, but particular Circumstances obliged it to be postponed to the Day above mentioned.——

Mr. Morgan requests Leave to acquaint his Subscribers and the Public in general, That his first Evening Entertainment will be on Tuesday fortnight, the 11th Instant, when will be performed a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental music, between the Parts of which will be delivered several Comic Lectures, on various Subjects.

tickets at three Shillings Sterling each, to be had at the British Coffee-House, and of Mr. Morgan, at his Chambers near the Mill-Bridge, where such Gentlemen as chuse to Subscribe may be informed of the Proposals.

N.B. No Persons can be admitted without a Ticket. The Concert to begin at 6 o’Clock and the Lecture at 5 o’Clock.

Dec. 9 [1770]. M^r Properts pay commences as Organist [at Trinity Church, Boston] from this day at £40 Sterl^g pr Annum.

David Propert,

Professor of Musick, takes this Method of acquainting the Ladies and Gentlemen of this Town and Neighbourhood, That he teaches the harpsichord, FortePiano, Guittar, German Flute, &c. and has imported a Variety of new Musick and Musical Instruments, among which is a very fine Tone Harpsichord, and a Forte Piano, all which he disposes of at Mr. Rogers’s, near Peter Chardon, Esq; in Cambridge-Street, Boston.

For references to a benefit concert for James Joan on March /, 1771, postponed to March 21, in which David Propert played fortepiano and “guittar,” see the above source in the section on James Juhan in this Appendix.

March 15 [1771]. Afternoon the Merchants met at the British Coffee House to prepare an Address to the Governour—Present Rich^d Clark, Jos. Green, myself, John Erving Geo. Erving, Tho^s Gray, Henderson Inches, Edw^d Payne, Melabiah Bourne, Dan^l Hubbard, Ezek^l Golthwait John Dennie, John Amory & Solomon Davis—& spent the evening there with most of the same Company—when I came home I found M^r J. Lane & M^r Propert who supped & diverted us all the evening by playing on Sucky’s Spinnet & Joyned by M^r J. Lane in singing—Propert is a fine hand.

At Concert-Hall, Boston, on Thursday the 10th of October, will be performed, a concert of Vocal and Instrumental musick, for the Benefit of Mr. propert, Organist of Trinity Church.

Tickets to be had at the Printers, at Colonel Ingersol’s, British Coffeehouse, and at his Lodgings in Quaker-Lane. To begin at half after Six o’Clock.

[Same ad], concert date of “the 15th of October,” i.e. postponed until the following Tuesday.

Musick. On Tuesday the 13th of October, will be a concert of Vocal and Instrumental musick, for the Benefit of Mr. Propert, Organist of Trinity, tickets to be had at the Coffee House, at Col. Ingersoll’s, and at Mr. Propert’s Lodgings, at Half a Dollar each.

For a disclaimer of any ill intentions concerning the timing of a William Selby concert on October 26, 1772, so close to that of David Propert’s concert on October 13 (which Propert cancelled because of his “indifferent State of Health”), see the above source in the section on William Selby in this Appendix.

Mr. Propert acquaints his Friends and the Publick, that his indifferent State of Health, and the Disappointment he has met with obliges him to drop the concert intended To-Morrow; and is much obliged to them for the Encouragement received upon that Occasion.

Oct. 31 [1772]. After Dinner I rode over to Brackets where I spent an hour with Treas. Gray &; John Cotton & we were Joyned by James Otis who had been to wait on Gov^r Hutchinson as a Committee man from the Town of Boston. M^r Propert sent me the Key of the Organ at Trinity Church. I sent for M^r John Cutler & delivered him the Key.

Mr. Propert acquaints the Gentlemen Subscribers to the concert, and the rest of his Friends, that he is in Expectation soon of the Arrival of a Capital Performer52; and when he will open the concert for the Winter Season, and they may depend he will spare no Pains nor Cost to give them all the Satisfaction in his Power.

Wanted, a Boy or Girl about 9 or 10 Years old, that have a good Voice to sing at the above Subscription Concert : Such will have Encouragement, & taught gratis by applying to Mr. Propert.

Mr. Propert acquaints the Gentlemen Subscribers, that he intends to open the concert at the British Coffee-House in Kingstreet on Wednesday the 3d Day of February: Wishes he could have had a larger Room, which by the next Season he hopes to accomplish, this being the best he can accommodate them at present: The Performer he expected is come, and he is also favour’d with the Band of the 64th: The little Boys under his Care will in a short Time be able to perform, and doubts not but they will be able to Sing out of Mr. Handel’s Oratorios, as they have a very distinguishing Ear and power of Voice: He returns Thanks to those Gentlemen that are Lovers of the Art and have favor’d him with their Support, and assures them (as difficult as it may be) he will persevere to exert his Abilities to give them all the Satisfaction in his Power.——Every Night will be performed select Pieces upon the Harpsichord with accompaniament compos’d by the most celebrated Masters of Italy and London; to begin at Half after Six.

N.B. As the season is so far advanced the subscription is a guinea for three months.

Feb. 3 [1773]. I went to the Concert at the Coffee House of M^r Propert’s—very fine Musick & Good Performers. . . .

Feb. 17 [1773]. Spent the Evening at the Coffee House with a Great number of Gentlemen & Ladies being M^r Properts Concert.

For references to a concert by David Propert with W. S. Morgan on April 22, 1773, see the above and below sources in the sections on William Sampson Morgan, and William Turner, Sr., respectively in this Appendix.

For a reference to David Propert’s performance in a concert on May 6, 1773 for the benefit of W. S. Morgan, see the above source in the section on William Sampson Morgan in this Appendix.

Mr. propert acquaints the Gentlemen Subscribers to the Concert, that it will be open’d at Concert-Hall on Wednesday the 10th Instant, and continued on that Day once a Fortnight.

Boston, Dec. 6., 1773. Mr. Propert begs Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen Subscribers to the concert, That as the Room (which has been lately painted) was generally complained of and very offensive to the Ladies last Evening, the Concert is postponed ’till Wednesday the 22d Instant; then to be continued once a Fortnight, as per first Advertisement.

Mr. Propert acquaints the Gentlemen Subscribers to the concert, that the next will be on Wednesday the 26th Instant; and the last on Wednesday Fortnight, the 9th of February.

Mr. Propert begs Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen Subscribers to the Concert, that he could not succeed in a Number sufficient to defrey the Expences, and finds the Town in general not composed enough to enjoy or encourage any Diversions at this unhappy Time of publick Calamity and Distress, therefore he has dropt all Thoughts of it for the Present.—

Peter Curtis Begs Leave to acquaint the Gentlemen and Ladies, That he proposes to open a Dancing-School on Thursday the 25th Instant, at at the former School in Queen-Street, opposite William Vassel, Esq; Where he will teach Dancing in a most polite Manner. Those who send their Children may depend that Care will be taken of their Education, and that good Order will be observed. The days proposed for public School are Mondays and Thursdays.