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_Speaking Figure._

THE Proprietor respectfully informs the publick that his
exhibition will remain in _Boston_ until sold or removed to
_New-York_. More fully to gratify the curiosity of the
publick, the Speaking Figure is moved to a part of the room
which intirely removes the suspicion of any one being
concealed in the chimney.--Those who wish to see this most
pleasing phenomenon of art will please to call soon, as this
will positively be the last day.

Those who have viewed the exhibition in its former situation
will be charged half price for re-admission--those who have
not, are admitted at 1_s_6. each, from 3 o'clock in the
afternoon until 9 in the evening, by the Publick's most
obedient,

SAMUEL PRINCE.

_Boston, Oct. 16, 1790._

_Columbian Centinel._

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We frequently find in old Boston papers advertisements of rare beasts to
be exhibited,--in December, 1800, a "Beautiful Moose," and in August,
1801, a "Beautiful Lion."

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_TO THE CURIOUS._

A beautiful African LION,

To be seen every day in the week (Sundays excepted) in
_Brattle-street_, next to Major KING'S, near the _Market_,
where a very convenient situation is provided for those Ladies
and Gentlemen who may please to favor the proprietor with
their presence.

THIS noble Animal is between three and four feet high,
measures eight feet from nostrils to tail, and a beautiful dun
colour; 11 years old, and weighs near 500 wt.--His legs and
tail are as thick as those of a common size ox. He was caught
in the woods of Goree, in Africa, when a whelp; and brought
from thence to New-York. Great attention has been paid in
providing a strong substantial Cage, and to have the Lion
under very good command. The person who has the care of him
can comb his mane, make him lie down and get up at any time;
and it is said by those who have seen Lions in the Tower of
London, and many parts, that he is really worth the
contemplation of the curious.

--> _Admittance 25 Cents.--Children half price._

Aug. 13 [1801].

_Boston Gazette._

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