[20] The audience was much incommoded by the wet; incessant September rain poured through the roof, and converted the floor into a swamp. Eventually the four hundred people who were present, wet through, took refuge on the benches and orchestra.
[21] Mr. William Mawhood, born in 1723, died in 1797, was a merchant, residing in West Smithfield, and an accomplished musical amateur. An account of him will be found in the Musical Times of January, 1910, written by Mr. Barclay Squire.
[22] Michael Arne, his son.
[23] Mrs. Michael Arne, the popular vocalist, Elizabeth Wright.
[24] Miss Abrams.
[25] Miss Weller and her sister.
[26] David Garrick’s brother.
[27] Mary Barthelemon, née Young.
[28] Proved. 16 March, 1778, by Cecilia Arne, widow, relict of the deceased, one of the executors with power reserved, 21 March, 1778, by Michael Arne, son of the deceased, the other executor named in the will.
[29] nephew by marriage of Mrs. Arne.