By desire of several ladies and gentlemen. [electronic resource] : Positively the last night of performing. By permission of the Right Worshipful the Vice-Chancellor, and the worshipful the Mayor. Signior Rosignol respectfully acquaints the laides and gentlemen of the University and town of Cambridge and its vicinity, that on Wednesday evening, November 15th inst. he will perform his imitations, at the Black Bear Inn, in Shoemaker-Row, and most humbly solicits their patronage. Admittance, 2s. Will be exhibited the wonderful performance of Signior Rosignol; which have been exhibited before all the crowned heads in Europe, with universal applause[,] at the theatres, and other places of entertainment, in this kingdom; and has drawn greater audiences than were ever known of assemble to see the performances of any other person. What is esteemed a very great curiosity, he will whistle any piece of music, by the power of his lungs, and perform a variety of favorite airs, minuets, overtures, and marches, with several other pieces os music, on a violin without strings; accompanied with a band of music. The favourite songs of the Lullaby, the soldier Tir'd, and a Scotch song, will be sung by Miss Rosignol. Between the acts, Signior Rosignol will give his grand imitation of singing and other birds, viz. The chafinch, the lapwing, the canary, the thrush, the linnet, the goldfinch, the blackbird, the woodlark, the partridge, the titlark, the crow, the quail, the duck, the skylark, the robin, the nightingale and several others never before exhibited in Great Britain. Miss Rosignol will also sing old towler, accompanied by Signior Rosignol. As several ladies and gentlemen have thought so wonderful a performance incredible, he will be happy to give any ladies or gentlemen a specimen at their own houses, gratis. To begin at half past 6 o'clock. Tickets to be had of F. Hodson, printer, and at Mr. Hellendaal's music-shop. Mrs. Rosignol will teach any lady to cut watch-papers, of different kinds, and paper for other purposes, with a pen-knife,or make two sorts of fringe; also straw hats, and artificial flowers; on very reasonablt terms. Specimens may be seen by applying to Mrs. Rosignol.
1797
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By desire of several ladies and gentlemen. [electronic resource] : Positively the last night of performing. By permission of the Right Worshipful the Vice-Chancellor, and the worshipful the Mayor. Signior Rosignol respectfully acquaints the laides and gentlemen of the University and town of Cambridge and its vicinity, that on Wednesday evening, November 15th inst. he will perform his imitations, at the Black Bear Inn, in Shoemaker-Row, and most humbly solicits their patronage. Admittance, 2s. Will be exhibited the wonderful performance of Signior Rosignol; which have been exhibited before all the crowned heads in Europe, with universal applause[,] at the theatres, and other places of entertainment, in this kingdom; and has drawn greater audiences than were ever known of assemble to see the performances of any other person. What is esteemed a very great curiosity, he will whistle any piece of music, by the power of his lungs, and perform a variety of favorite airs, minuets, overtures, and marches, with several other pieces os music, on a violin without strings; accompanied with a band of music. The favourite songs of the Lullaby, the soldier Tir'd, and a Scotch song, will be sung by Miss Rosignol. Between the acts, Signior Rosignol will give his grand imitation of singing and other birds, viz. The chafinch, the lapwing, the canary, the thrush, the linnet, the goldfinch, the blackbird, the woodlark, the partridge, the titlark, the crow, the quail, the duck, the skylark, the robin, the nightingale and several others never before exhibited in Great Britain. Miss Rosignol will also sing old towler, accompanied by Signior Rosignol. As several ladies and gentlemen have thought so wonderful a performance incredible, he will be happy to give any ladies or gentlemen a specimen at their own houses, gratis. To begin at half past 6 o'clock. Tickets to be had of F. Hodson, printer, and at Mr. Hellendaal's music-shop. Mrs. Rosignol will teach any lady to cut watch-papers, of different kinds, and paper for other purposes, with a pen-knife,or make two sorts of fringe; also straw hats, and artificial flowers; on very reasonablt terms. Specimens may be seen by applying to Mrs. Rosignol.
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Rosignol, Signior.
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[Cambridge : F. Hodson, printer, 1797?]
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Great Britain -- England -- Cambridge.
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