A serious address to the frequenters of play-houses  or rather, serious motives to draw people to a just consideration of the folly, sin and danger of encouraging, and being present at those unlawful assemblies. Earnestly recommended to Parents, Matrons, Guardians, Mistresses of Boarding-Schools-And all others whom it may concern.

Thoughts on the entertainments of the stage

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Thoughts on the entertainments of the stage