dr. burney now, in the intervals of his varied, but never-ceasing occupations, gently, yet gaily, enjoyed their fruits. all classes of authors offered to him their services, or opened to him their stores. the first musical performers then in vogue, millico, giardini, fischer, cervetto, crosdill, barthelemon, dupont, celestini, parke, corri, the blind mr. stanley, la baccelli, and that composer for the heart in all its feelings, sacchini; with various others,

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were always eager to accept his invitations, whether for concerts, which occasionally he gave to his friends and acquaintance; or to private meetings for the regale of himself and family.