Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 2 (of 2) / Including the Charities, Depravities, Dresses, and Amusements etc.

by James Peller Malcolm

Together with all curt'sies, lowly bow,

And compliments extern, 'twould swell my page

Beyond its limits due. Suffice it then

For my prophetic Muse to say, 'So long

As Fashion rides upon the wing of Time,

While tea and cream and butter'd rolls can please,

While rival beaux and jealous belles exist,

So long, White-conduit house, shall be thy fame.'

W. Woty."

One of the entertainments of 1760 was the performance on goblets containing water at different heights, which, rubbed on the rims by a wet finger, produces very sweet sounds, and when rapidly combined will make complete musick. Mr. Puckeridge was celebrated for performances of this description, which were much admired for some time, but are now nearly out of fashion.