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thursday 14th May 1767, would be the first issue of the paper 
after the concert and as Linley’s day for his concerts was thursday, 
_ —as Herschel’s was on wednesday,—it may be taken that 
thursday 7th May 1767 was the date of this first appearance. 
It is always stated that the girl child appeared first at twelve years 
old, and this although not quite exact is seen as fairly true as born 
in Sept 1754 she was rather past twelve and a half. The boy 
however was younger being only eleven and yet he had actually 
appeared in public before this in more than one role. The 
Journal notes, quoting Lloyd’s Evening Post, 19 Feb 1767, 
reporting a concert—By command of their majesties “a solo on 
the violin was played by Master Linley. This is the little 
gentleman that played the part of Puck in the Fairy Favour whose 
_ abilities as a child are beyond description.” A reference to the 
Lioyd of the given date does not show such a_ paragraph. 
Linley’s second concert took place, now after advertisement, at 
Gyde’s Great Room on thursday 26 Nov 1767 when the 
-Lycidas of Milton, and Wharton’s Ode to Fancy were performed, 
; vocal parts being taken by Miss Linley and Mr. Linley. 
Between the acts was performed a solo on the violin by Master 
Linley. The concert began at half past six. Tickets were to be 
had at the Rooms 5s each, and at Mr. Linley’s in Orchard St. 
Books of the performance 6d each.* There followed a short 
‘notice “that the whole audience expressed their delight and 
approbation by loud and unusual applause.” t Still there was no 
‘personal praise or special remark about the children. t 
i following this success and the great prosperity ensuing Linley 
next moved his quarters to the Crescent and from this move 
‘comes the information long sought, the exact whereabouts of his 
house. Already his advertisement has told that his concert 
tickets could be had at his house in Orchard St, thus showing 
* Chronicle, 19 Nov, p 4, col 1. Journal, 23 Nov, p 4, col 2. 
+ Journal, 30 Nov. Chronicle, 3 Dec. 
q Public Advertiser, 5 Dec, p 2, col 3. London Chronicle, 5 Dec, p 2, col 3. 
