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Letter to Editor
April 5, 1803
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A theater lover expresses regret that rain and drunken gentlemen curtailed last night's performance, praises the town's pavements and unpretentious ladies, appreciates the moral amusement provided, and suggests the manager extend future shows until 8 o'clock and distribute tickets early to avoid wasted preparations.
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THEATRICAL COMMUNICATION.
A lover of such amusements was sorry a little rain should prevent the exhibition of last night, there are good pavements to walk on, and the ladies of this town I have observed are free from affectation. From the specimen I see, tho' the performance was curtailed, occasioned by some gentlemen that had sacrificed so largely at the shrine of Bacchus, but for all these disadvantages could perceive a fund of amusement and morality dressed in a pleasing garb, hope the manager of the said exhibition will not dismiss another night till 8 o'clock, and I think if tickets were sent for at an early hour, it would banish all doubt from his mind, that the preparations he may make in the day would not be useless at night.
A lover of such amusements was sorry a little rain should prevent the exhibition of last night, there are good pavements to walk on, and the ladies of this town I have observed are free from affectation. From the specimen I see, tho' the performance was curtailed, occasioned by some gentlemen that had sacrificed so largely at the shrine of Bacchus, but for all these disadvantages could perceive a fund of amusement and morality dressed in a pleasing garb, hope the manager of the said exhibition will not dismiss another night till 8 o'clock, and I think if tickets were sent for at an early hour, it would banish all doubt from his mind, that the preparations he may make in the day would not be useless at night.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Social Issues
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Theatrical Exhibition
Rain Prevention
Drunken Gentlemen
Moral Amusement
Manager Suggestions
Ticket Distribution
Letter to Editor Details
Main Argument
despite rain and drunken patrons shortening the theatrical exhibition, the performance offered moral amusement; the manager should extend future shows until 8 o'clock and distribute tickets early to ensure attendance and avoid wasted preparations.
Notable Details
Good Pavements To Walk On
Ladies Free From Affectation
Sacrificed At The Shrine Of Bacchus
Fund Of Amusement And Morality Dressed In A Pleasing Garb