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" Wonder, for the benefit of the theatrical fund. At the conclusion of the play, he addressed a brief farewell to the audience. The general feeling with which this was delivered and received, rendered it truly impressive ; and few persons ever quitted the... "
The Biographical Treasury: A Dictionary of Universal Biography - Page 331
by Samuel Maunder - 1853 - 896 pages
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General Biography: Or, Lives, Critical and Historical, of the Most ..., Volume 4

John Aikin - Biography - 1803 - 646 pages
...and brilliant parts, just before he took leave of the stage. The last character in which he appeared was Don Felix in the Wonder, for the benefit of the...theatrical fund. At the conclusion of the play he made a brief farewel address to the audience, which the genuine feelings of regret, on both sides rendered...
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General biography; or, Lives, critical and historical, of the most ..., Volume 4

John Aikin - 1803 - 770 pages
...parts, jnst before he took leave of the stage. The last character in which he appeared was Don Felijc in the Wonder, for the benefit of the theatrical fund. At the conclusion of the play he marie a brief farewel address to the audience, which the genuine feelings of regret on both sides rendered...
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The provok'd husband, by Sir J. Vanbrugh and C. Cibber. The conscious lovers ...

James Plumptre - English drama - 1812 - 552 pages
...£35,000. His last appearance on the stage was on the 10th of June, 1776, after performing the character of Don Felix,' in The Wonder, for the benefit of the Theatrical Fund. At Christmas, 1778, he visited Lord Spencer, at Althorpe, where .he was taken ill ; but recovered sufficiently...
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Gentleman's Magazine: and Historical Chronicle, Volume 125

1819 - 728 pages
...Theatre, and on June 10, of (he same year, finally quitted the stage, after performing the character of Don Felix, in " The Wonder," for the benefit of the Theatrical Fund. Mr. Lewis, an actor (who, from his constant repining at almost every event, was known hj the name of...
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The monuments and genii of st. Paul's cathedral and of Westminster ..., Volume 2

George Lewis Smyth - 1826 - 524 pages
...He disposed of a moiety of his interest in the patent for 37,0001.; and after performing the part of Don Felix in the ' Wonder,' for the benefit of the Theatrical Fund, took leave of the audience in these terms :-r- ,' " Ladies and Gentlemen, " It has been customary with...
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The Monuments and Genii of St.Paul's and Westminster Abbey: Comprising Naval ...

George Lewis Smyth - 1826 - 1042 pages
...He disposed of a moiety of his interest in the patent for 87,OOOA; and after performing the part of Don Felix in the ' Wonder,' for the benefit of the Theatrical Fund, took leave of the audience in these terms: — "Ladies and Gentlemen, " It has been customary with...
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Encyclopaedia Americana: A Popular Dictionary of Arts, Sciences ..., Volume 5

Francis Lieber, Edward Wigglesworth, Thomas Gamaliel Bradford - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1831 - 650 pages
...until 1776, when he determined upon his final retreat, and sold his moiety of the theatre for £37,000. The last part which he performed was Don Felix in...quitted the stage with plaudits so loud and unanimous. He died Jan. 20, 1779. His remains were interred, with great pomp, in Westminster abbey ; his funeral...
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Encyclopaedia Americana: A Popular Dictionary of Arts, Sciences ..., Volume 5

Francis Lieber, Edward Wigglesworth, Thomas Gamaliel Bradford - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1831 - 650 pages
...until 1776, when he determined upon his final retreat, and sold his moiety of the theatre for £37,000. The last part which he performed was Don Felix in...impressive ; and few persons ever quitted the stage with GARRICK— GARTH. adapted. Expression and the language of passion formed his great strength, being...
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Encyclopaedia Americana: A Popular Dictionary of Arts, Sciences ..., Volume 5

Francis Lieber, Edward Wigglesworth, Thomas Gamaliel Bradford - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1831 - 642 pages
...when he determined upon his final retreat, and sold his moiety of the theatre for £37,000. The lust part which he performed was Don Felix in The Wonder,...and received, rendered it truly impressive ; and few pel-sons ever quitted the stage with plaudits so loud and unanimous, lie died Jan. 20, 1779. His remains...
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A General Biographical Dictionary, Volume 2

John Gorton - 1833 - 820 pages
...actors, tbe plan of which he perfected. At the conclusion of the play he addressed a brief fareGAR well to the audience. The general feeling with which this...quitted the stage with plaudits so loud and unanimous. He did not long enjoy hi« opulent and well-earned repose, dying under a suppression of uiine, the...
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