here in 1727.

_Hickford's Rooms, Panton Street, Haymarket._--These rooms, under the
name of "Hickford's Dancing Rooms," were in existence as early as 1710.
In 1738, they were opened as the "Musick-room." A contemporary account
says:--

"The band was selected from the Opera House; but the singularity
most attractive consisted of an organ combined with a
harpsichord, played by clock-work, which exhibited the movements
of an orrery and air-pump, besides solving astronomical and
geographical problems on two globes, and showing the moon's age,
with the Copernican system in motion."

In 1740, Mr. Galliard's benefit is announced to take place "at Mr.
Hickford's Great Room in Brewer Street, Golden Square."--See the _Daily
Post_ of March 31. The "Great Room" is now known as "Willis's Dancing
Academy."

_The Music Room in Dean Street, Soho._--The Oratorio of Judas Maccabeus
was performed here in great splendour in 1760. It was afterwards the
auction room of the elder Christie; and is now "Caldwell's Dancing
Academy." George III. frequently honoured this "musick-room" with his
presence.

_The Music Room in Charles Street, Covent Garden_:--

"The Consort of Musick, lately in Bow Street, is removed next
Bedford Gate, in _Charles Street, Covent Garden_, where a room
is newly built for that purpose."--_Lond. Gaz._ Feb. 19. 1690.