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Monday, 9 January 1860 : Mr. Arthur Chappell's Monday Popular Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MOZART. - MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS, St, James's-hall - On Monday evening. January 9. the instrumental portion of the programme will be selected from the works of Mozart. Executants:-SIg. Piatti, Herr Becker, Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle. Mr. Lazarus, Mr. Lindsay Sloper; Vocalists:- Mme. Lemmens Sherrington and Mr. Sims Reeves. Programme:-Part 1. Quartet. in D minor, dedicated to Haydn - Mozart; duet, Mira la blanca luna (by desire) - Rossini; song. A bird sat on an alder bough - Spohr, the Shepherds Song - Meyerbeer; grand sonata, in F major (first time at these concerts) - Mozart. Part II. Sonata in B flat major for pianoforte and violin - Mozart (by desire); song, The Savoyard, The Stolen Kiss - Beethoven; air, Ombre legere -Meyerbeer; quintett in A major, for two violins, viola. violoncello, and clarionet - Mozart. Conductor, Mr. Benedict. Sofa stalls, 5s.; balcony. 3s.; unreserved seats, 1s. (The Times, Friday, 6 January 1860) (Also: The Times, Saturday, 7 January 1860.)

MR. SIMS REEVES, SIGNOR PIATTI, Herr Becker, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Lazarus, and Madame Lemmens Sherrington will appear at the next MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS, St. James's Hall, on Monday Evening, Jan. 9, on which occasion the Instrumental Pieces will be selected from the works of Mozart.-Admission One Shilling, Balcony, 3s. ; Sofa Stalls, 5s. (Illustrated Times, Saturday, 7 January 1860)

MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. The Monday Popular Concerts were resumed last night at St. James's Hall, and the audience was so numerous that it is evident that these entertainments are not diminishing in popularity, a fact sufficiently significant to prove that the taste for good music is on the increase. The instrumental portions of the concert were drawn from the works of Mozart, while the vocal pieces were, according to the plan pursued during the present season at these concerts, taken from various sources. The following copy of the programme will, however, more satisfactorily show the nature of the selection:- Part I. Quartet, in D minor dedicated to Haydn (first time at these concerts) Herr Becker, Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti - Mozart. Duet, "Mira la bianca luna " (by desire), Mr. Sims Reeves and Madame Lemmens Sherrington - Rossini. Song, "A bird sat on an alder bough," Madame Lemmens Sherrington (Clarionet obligato by Mr. Lazarus) - Spohr. The Shepherd's Song, Mr. Sims Reeves (Clarionet obligato, Mr. Lazarus) - Meyerbeer. Grand Sonata, in F major (first time at these concerts) Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Mozart. Part II. Sonata in B flat major for pianoforte and violin, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Herr Becker (by desire) Mozart. Songs, " The Savoyard," and " The Stolen Kiss," Mr. Sims Reeves (by particular desire) - Beethoven. Air, "Ombre legere," Madame Lemmens Sherrington - Meyerbeer. Quintett in A major, for two violins, viola, violoncello, and clarionet, Herr Becker, Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle, Mr. Lazarus, and Signor Piatti - Mozart. It will be seen from the foregoing that two instrumental pieces were given for the first time at these concerts - namely, the quartet in D minor, and sonata in F major for pianoforte. The former is one of the six quartets for stringed instruments that Mozart dedicated to Haydn, and it is a work strongly imbued with Mozart's genius, the first movement being especially remarkable for the power it displays of, as is well said in the analytical programme, "making music speak the language of passion," while the final allegretto is a proof that even when most simple and unobtrusive this great composer could be plaintive, romantic, and original. This marvellous work received full justice at the hands of the artists to whom it was entrusted; and the third movement, the lovely minuetto allegretto, was rendered with such exquisite taste and delicacy that it was received with the most rapturous applause. The "sonata in F major," one of the most elaborate of Mozart's piano-forte solos, was played with great effect by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and notwithstanding its great length was listened to with the most marked attention by the audience, who, at the conclusion of each movement, testified their delight by the most hearty applause. The "sonata in B flat major" gave Herr Becker an opportunity of exhibiting his skill as a solo violinist, and the result was a conviction that he plays with the utmost delicacy and expression, and that he is in every respect a most conscientious musician. The execution of his part in the second movement deserves most especial commendation: he rendered it with an amount of grace and feeling perfectly marvellous. Mr. Lindsay Sloper also played admirably; in fact it is impossible to conceive that any artists could have done better justice to this melodic concerto. Of the vocal parts of the concert Beethoven's two songs were the most successful; both the " Savoyard" and the " Stolen Kiss" were most charmingly sung by Mr. Sims Reeves, and the latter was delivered with so much expression that it was unanimously encored, and repeated even more magnificently. Meyerbeer's "Shepherd's Song" was also exceedingly well sung; but this wonderful example of the effect to be produced by a combination of the voice with the clarionet and pianoforte hardly produced the impression that might have been expected. Madame Lemmens Sherrington was as successful as usual in the "Shadow Song," from Dinorah ; and although the air by Spohr was not exactly suited to her style, she gave it admirably, while the clarionet obligato by Mr. Lazarus deserves special commendation. In all respects this concert may be pronounced one of the most delightful that has been given in London for some time past, and it was in every way calculated to increase the popularity of the series to which it belongs. The next of these concerts is to be given on Monday next, when the vocal portions will be drawn from the works of Beethoven. (The Standard, Tuesday, 10 January 1860) (Also: Evening Herald, Tuesday, 10 January 1860.)

MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. The seventh concert, last night, in the instrumental section, was dedicated to Mozart. The pieces were - Quartet in D Minor, No. 2, Op. 10 ; quintet in A major, for two violins, viola, violoncello, and clarionet; grand sonata, for pianoforte, in F major ; and sonata in B flat major, for pianoforte and violin. The quartet and sonata in F were introduced for the first time at the Monday Popular Concerts. The quartet. is one of the set of six, written a for stringed instruments, which Mozart dedicated to his friend, Joseph Haydn, and is reckoned among the most masterly and melodious of the collection. The composer's originality and felicity of invention has hardly been surpassed, even by himself, in the last movement. The andante, too, is superlatively attractive. The execution was irreproachable. Herr Becker, the new first violin, is one of the most admirable quartet players we have heard for years. He did not strike us so much when we heard a him the first night of his performance before an English audience - possibly he was nervous, and could not do his talent justice - but we are now satisfied of his excellence, nay, his superiority; and the directors may congratulate themselves on having obtained so capital a substitute for M. Wieniawski, whose loss was considered at one time irreparable. In the sonata for piano and violin, Herr Becker played with extraordinary vigour and fine natural sentiment, which, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper's perfect execution and good taste in the pianoforte part, displayed that exquisite composition in the best possible light. The audience was enraptured, and dismissed both artists in a hurricane of applause. Mr. Lindsay Sloper pleased us very much in the sonata for piano solus. Nevertheless, we should have been still more pleased had he taken the first movement a little less hurriedly, and accelerated the last movement a trifle more. The other executants were Herr Ries (violin), Mr. Doyle (viola), and Signor Piatti (violoncello). Of these artists it is unnecessary to say more than that they exerted themselves to the utmost in the quartet and quintet, and were instrumental in realising the perfect achievement of both. The vocal music, in accordance with the new arrangements, was miscellaneous, and included compositions by Rossini, Spohr, Meyerbeer, and Beethoven. The singers were Madame Lemmens Sherrington and Mr. Sims Reeves. The lady gave Spohr's favourite song, "A bird sat on an alder bough," with clarionet oblegato by Mr. Lazarus, and the much-used, almost threadbare "Shadow song" from Dinorah, besides joining Mr. Reeves in Rossini's duet, ,"Mina Ia bianca luna." The last, a pure inspiration, and one of the loveliest chamber compositions ever written for two voices, was given to perfection. Mme. Sherrington won her customary honours in the "Shadow Song," and sang "The Bird and the Maiden" with great charm and simplicity. Mr. Sims Reeves, in addition to the duet, sang Meyerbeer's "Shepherd's Song" - with again a clarionet obligato by Mr. Lazarus, and again admirably executed - and, by particular desire, Beethoven's songs, "The Savoyard" and "The Stolen Kiss," which previously on more than one occasion has afforded much gratification to the visitors to St. James's-hall. Meyerbeer's song did not create an extraordinary effect; nor, indeed are we by any means certain, with all its ingenuity and cleverness, it is ever destined to become popular. In all probability the aristocratic patrons of the Philharmonic Societies, or the amateurs of the London Musical Society, would have hailed it with delight. Mr. Sims Reeves; who sang with all his power and freedom of style, gained but little applause - no fault of the singer assuredly. He took ample revenge, however, in Beethoven's two delicious ballads, both of which he gave with infinite beauty of voice, exquisite taste and feeling, and roused the audience to a perfect furore. "The Stolen Kiss" was redemanded from all parts of the hall; and Mr. Reeves was necessitated to come forward and repeat it. The attendance was the largest of the season, thus demonstrating that good music well performed is an ever-increasing attraction. The crowded state of the hall last evening, and the meagre company assembled last night week, when the 'programme' was made up of shreds and patches, is too significant to be lost sight of by musical concert-givers. If the continual cry of the people, "Give us no more bad music," be unattended to, short-sighted speculators must suffer. And it is. best they should - they are but drags on the wheels of progress. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Tuesday, 10 January 1860)

Monday Popular Concerts. The concert at St. James's-hall last night (the seventh of the second season), when the instrumental pieces were selected from Mozart, afforded a fairer opportunity of estimating the talent of the new violinist, Herr Becker, whose first appearance in this country some weeks since, though eminently successful, was merely recorded in a line. On the present occasion Herr Becker led the very fine quartet in D minor (dedicated to Haydn) - joined Mr. Lindsay Sloper in the sonata for pianoforte and violin, No. 14 (in B flat); and also played "first fiddle" In the quintet in A major for clarinet and stringed instruments. Each of these performances, in its way, was deserving of very high praise. Herr Becker is a disciple of the moat legitimate German school, and evidently well versed in the music of the great Teutonic masters. His tone is full and pure, his mechanism unerring, his style vigorous and sensible. He has plenty of expression, without an atom of that hyper-sentiment which turns expression into a sort of exaggerated emphasis that palls upon rather than enchants the ear. In short he is a sterling player (a player, by the way, of whom the little Court of Baden may reasonably feel conceited), and, as was said on the occasion of his debut, is likely to prove a most valuable acquisition to the Monday Popular Concerts, where the directors seem to have adapted the laudable resolution of bringing forward, from time to time, all the best artists attainable. In the quartet with which the concert began Herr Becker's reading and execution were equally good; and so delighted were the audience with the slow movement that, had the performers not displayed a modest and becoming reserve, it would have been repeated, notwithstanding the great length of the composition (and, indeed, of the programme). Equally marked and equally well-merited was the approbation bestowed upon the graceful violin sonata, in which Herr Becker was admirably supported by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, a pianist who rarely fails to shine as an exponent of classical music, and who, earlier in the evening, had already won laurels in the sonata in F, the longest, most interesting, and most trying to the performer which Mozart composed in that key, and with one exception perhaps, his most striking contribution to the repertory of the pianoforte solus. The famous clarinet quintet, one of Mozart's latest works (written in 1787, four years before his death) - which, though "famous," like the solo sonata, is very rarely heard in public - was as rich a treat to amateurs of high-class music as anything in the concert. The performance of the clarinet part (one of the most brilliant and effective extant) by Mr. Lazarus was in all respects superb. This gentleman is not only the most finished master of the Instrument in England, but (although an Englishman) probably in Europe - never more incontestably maintained his right to the position he holds in the undivided opinion of connoisseurs. To say nothing of his tone and mechanism, which were as usual irreproachable, his manner of phrasing never over-done, and yet never short of the requisite warmth; by its extreme purity and refinement, might have conveyed a profitable lesson to many a singer of repute. In the quartet and quintet (to have done with the instrumental music) the second violin and viola were represented, with their accustomed ability by Herr Ries and Mr. Doyle; while the violoncello was in the hands of Signor Piatti, whose perfect art was manifest in every movement. With such a solid foundation as the bass of Signor Piatti - presuming the other instruments to be in the hands of competent professors - it would be odd if the quartets failed to satisfy the taste of the most exacting dilettanti. The vocal nieces, "short and sweet," were worthy of association wish the rest. Madame Lemmens Sherrington who, in Part II, introduced the "Shadow song" from Dinorah (which, it may be hinted, should never be attempted without orchestral accompaniments) afforded far more real pleasure in Part I by the charmingly unaffected manner in which she gave the "Bird and the maiden," (clarionet, Mr. Lazarus), one of the freshest and loveliest of' Spohr's chamber-songs. In Meyerbeer's "Shepherd's song" (clarionet, again, Mr. Lazarus) - a composition as full of grace as it is instinct with the peculiar manner of its author; In "The Savoyard," and" The Stolen Kiss" - two of Beethoven's most unpretending, but not the less characteristic and original fugitive pieces, Mr. Sims Reeves enraptured the audience, the last of the three, a performance faultless alike in a dramatic and a vocal sense, being honoured by a demand for repetition so enthusiastic and unanimous that, although the martyr to, and courageously persistent enemy of, the senseless "encore" mania, Mr. Reeves could not for one instant hesitate to comply. Mr. Benedict proved himself, as usual, a model accompanist. The hall was literally "crammed," and a great number of persons were sent away disappointed, the area being reported "full" before the entertainment began. This was, nevertheless, the fifth "Mozart night" since the institution of the Monday Popular Concerts - a proof that the name of the most variously gifted of musical Composers still preserves its attraction undiminished. (The Times, Tuesday, 10 January 1860)

The only concerts quite worth attending just now (unless the reader happens to be a subscriber to the Sacred Harmonic Society) are the "Monday Populars." The seventh of the second series took place last Monday at the St. James's Hall, their invariable locality, and was attended by a very numerous audience, one portion of the building being completely filled before the entertainment commenced. The instrumental pieces were selected from the chamber works of Mozart, who, if the greatest, is also the most pleasing and the most generally admired of all great composers. No other composer ever wrote in so many different styles with such complete success. Songs, sonatas, quartets, symphonies, and, not only the best serious but also the best comic opera - perhaps, we ought to say not only the best comic opera, but also the best serious, for whether the serious or the comic was more congenial to Mozart it would be difficult, indeed, to decide. His rapidity of production was equally marvellous. In the course of eight years he composed six operas - "Der Schauspiel-director," "Le Nozze di Figaro." "II Dissolute Punito" (Don Giovanni), " Cosi fan Tutte," " Die Zauberflote," and " La Clemenza di Tito ;" sixteen grand concertos (fourteen for the pianoforte, one for the horn, and one for the clarinet); thirty-three quintets, quartets, trios, and sonatas for various instruments, soli or accompanied; four grand symphonies for the orchestra, and an almost countless number of pieces, vocal and instrumental, including cantatas, fugues, canons, and other works demanding both lime and deep reflection; besides additional accompaniments to Handel's "Acis and Galatea," "Alexander's Feast," "St. Cecilia's Day," and "The Messiah.'' "The mere task of writing down such an enormous quantity of music." says the author of the interesting and valuable programmes issued in connection with the Monday Popular Concerts, "would have shortened the days of the most hardened and experienced copyist; how, then, must the labour of inventing and putting it all into shape have jaded the mental faculties of the author and affected his bodily frame, as fragile as the spirit that inhabited it was imperious and exacting?" On Monday night the Mozart compositions (the vocal music was from other and less vocal sources) included the quartet in D minor, and (dedicated to Haydn) the sonata in B flat for piano and violin, and the quintet in A major for stringed instruments and clarinet. Herr Becker, a new arrival, distinguished himself greatly as first violin. The pianoforte portion of the sonata was played by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. In the quintet the admirable performance of Mr. Lazarus on the clarinet was much remarked. The second violin and viola were taken by Herr Ries and Mr. Doyle, and the violoncello was in the hands of Signor Piatti. In the second part of the concert Madame Lemmens Sherrington sang "The Shadow Song" from "Dinorah" very brilliantly, but, of course, to a pianoforte accompaniment only. She had already given in the first part of the entertainment Spohr's "Bird and the Maiden," which she rendered with charming simplicity. Mr. Sims Reeves sang Meyerbeer's "Shepherd's Song," and "The Savoyard" and "The Stolen Kiss" of Beethoven. He was called upon to repeat the last-named composition and, departing from his usual, and on the whole laudable, custom in such cases, complied with the general request. (Illustrated Times, Saturday, 14 January 1860)

MONDAY POPULAR The seventh con cert given by the directors of institution we advisedly call it because the intellectual music and its perfect enable the Monday Popular Concerts to take the highest rank in chamber as the Philharmonic and the Sacred Harmonic Societies do in orchestral and choral music took place on Monday last before a very large audience. The instrumental pieces were from the works of [?] and consisted of the stringed quartet in D Opus 2 a quintet in A major for two and clario net a for pianoforte in F major and a sonata for pianoforte and violin in B flat The stringed quartet and the pianoforte solo were played for the first time at these and from the effect they produced we have no doubt they will be frequently heard executants were Becker and Ries, Doyle, Signer Piatti Lazarus and Lindsay Sloper The vocal music was intrusted to the care of Lemmens Sherrington and Sims Reeves. The ladys best performance was the popular Shadow from Meyerbeers and that of Sims Meyerbeers Shepherds song, Here on the mountain known in German as Des Schafers the clarionet obligate part to which was beautifully played by [?] Besides his beautiful rendering of Meyerbeers Songs Reeves gave one of entitled The Stolen Kiss which produced so great an effect on the audience that our popular English tenor was obliged to return to the orchestra and repeat. The vocal music at next Mondays concert is to be selected from the composition of [?] (Press, Saturday, 14 January 1860)

MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. The entertainment last Monday was provided from the strictly classical models of music: the instrumental portion being entirely illustrative of Mozart's genius; the vocal being selected from the works of Rossini, Spohr, Meyerbeer, and Beethoven. So that for a concert to be popular with English audiences, it requires to be carefully free from any music which can have the remotest suggestion of anything English. Music is certainly not a branch of art in which bigotry or prejudice should be tolerated, neither can we boast much of our English compositions; but out of two long concerts-this and the preceding one-to find only one English composition, is not consoling or flattering to the popular audiences. The concert of Monday last was as German as the former one was an Italian concert. Mozart's Quartet in D minor, dedicated to Haydn, played for the first time here by Herren Becker and Ries, Mr. Doyle, tenor, and Sig. Piatti, violoncello, opened the music of the evening, and the well-known Quintett in A major for the same instruments and players with the addition of the clarionet, taken by Mr. Lazarus, formed the finale. Both received the fullest honour at the hands of these eminent players, and though of course not designed to be heard in such an immense room, such is the perfection of the acoustic conditions of the hall, that every note was heard distinctly. Mr. Sims Reeves sang two songs by Beethoven. with English names and words - the Stolen Kiss, and the Savoyard, and Meyerbeer's Shepherd's Song, with clarionet obligato, and with Madame Sherrington, the favourite serenata of Rossini, Mira la bianca Luna. Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the pianist of the evening, and no one is more capable of interpreting the beauties of Mozart than he. His chief performance was the Grand Sonata in F major (Mozart), but he also played, with Herr Becker, the duet in B flat major (violin and pianoforte, Mozart). Madame Sherrington chose the simple ditty of Spohr, A bird sat on an alder bough which, with the pretty clarionet warbling in response, by Lazarus, becomes a very pleasing performance; and she also sang the Shadow Song. from the Dinorah, which seems to have been yielded to her by common consent. We are glad to observe these concerts continue to be cono ducted by Mr. Benedict. Next Monday is to be a Beethoven night (Atlas, Saturday, 14 January 1860) (Also: Atlas, Saturday, 14 January 1860.)

Monday's Popular Concert was devoted, so far as its instrumental portion was concerned, to Mozart ; Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the pianist. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 14 January 1860)

MUSIC AND MUSICIANS. AFTER A SHORT INTERREGNUM, the Monday Popular Concerts were resumed on the 9th inst. at St. James's Hall, before a larger attendance than on occasions of a similar kind for some time past. Adhering to a newly-devised plan, the programme, which wore a much fresher aspect than usual, exhibited but one instrumental master, Mozart. Having such a priceless casket to select from, the directors could hardly fail in presenting in every instance "a jewel rich and rare." The vocal pieces submitted were drawn from composers in the highest walks of the art, and as the artistes engaged gave them their due in the matter of a just rendering and a finished executancy, the end proposed was gained. Quality rather than quantity will be discovered by a glance at the annexed programme. Part 1. Quartet in D minor, dedicated to Haydn (First time at these concerts.) Herr Becker, Herr Reis, Mr. Doyle, and Sig. Piatti. - Mozart. Duet, "Mira la bianca luna" (by desire) Mr. Sims Reeves and Mme. Lemmens Sherrington - Rossini. Duet, "A bird sat on an alder bough " Mme. Lemmens Sherrington. (Clarionet obbligato, M. Lazarus.) - Spohr. "The Shepherd's Song Mr. Sims Reeves. (Clarionet obbligato, M. Lazarus.) - Meyerbeer. Grand Sonata in F major (first time at these concerts) Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Mozart. Part 11. Sonata in B flat major for pianoforte and violin, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Herr Becker. - Mozart. Songs, " The Savoyard " (by particular desire) " The Stolen Kiss."' Mr. Sims Reeves. - Beethoven. Air, "Ombre legere" Mme. Lemmens Sherrington. - Meyerbeer. Quintet in A major for two violins. viola, violoncello, and clarionet, Herr Becker, Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle, Sig. Piatti, and M. Lazarus. Conductor - Mr. Benedict. The noble quartet in D minor is regarded as one remarkable for its richness of melodic invention. It is an especial favourite with first-class violinists. There is a wonderful expression of dignified pathos in the opening of the superb allegro, which draws largely on the intellectual as well as the mechanical endowments of every one engaged in the interpretation of it. The touching simplicity of the andante in F major, and the beautiful contrast of the expressive cantabile on a rich stream of harmony with a pedal bass, and other gorgeous devices of instrumentation, are quite sufficient to stamp the genius of the author, if nought else of his remained. The minuet in D minor and the trio in D major so captivated the audience, that an almost general call for repetition followed ; but the artistes, directed by a sounder course of policy, pursued their journey through the allegretto, and kept the interest in the quartet up to the highest stretch until the final cadence of harmony was completed. The sonata in F major, played on Monday, is said to be the longest, the most elaborate, of the five for pianoforte written by Mozart, in the same key. Notwithstanding the trying character of the music, Mr. Lindsay Sloper acquitted himself in the most masterly manner. In the sonata for pianoforte and violin, the talents of Herr Becker were brought prominently into view. The B flat sonata is less known in England than any other of the nineteen by Mozart for violin and pianoforte. It was composed for Mlle. Strinasacchi, a violinist of great repute, with whom Mozart played the sonata for the first time at Vienna in 1784. Herr Becker is essentially a practised quartet player ; his tone is remarkably rich, full, and clear, and his mechanism of the most finished kind. The quintet in A major, one of the composer's very late works, has the character of being written in haste to provide for some pressing necessity. It is nevertheless clear and perspicuous in design, carefully and minutely finished. The introduction of the clarionet as a principal part gave a freshness to the concerted instrumentalisms of the evening. It is late in the day to speak of the accomplishments of M. Lazarus. His fame is European. For purity of tone, finish of execution, and elegance of phrasing, we know not his equal. In the essay of the "Savoyard," as well as of the "Stolen Kiss," Mr. Sims Reeves gained a boisterous encore, and, contrary to his recent rule, he sang the latter a second time. Madame Sherrington, we think, might have made a happier choice; the "Shadow Song" is now becoming stale and ineffective. Putting the positive successes against the questionable ones, we deduce the fact that the fifth Mozart night was quite equal to any of its predecessors, and superior to the majority of them. (The Critic, Saturday, 14 January 1860)

MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. At the seventh concert, on Monday evening, the instrumental pieces were by Mozart, and comprised his quartet in D minor (dedicated to Haydn), his quintet in A for clarionet and stringed instruments, his great sonata, for pianoforte alone, in F, and his little sonata (quite as beautiful as the great), for piano with violin. Herr Becker led the quartet, joined Mr. Lindsay Sloper in the violin sonata, and played first fiddle in the quintet; in all, giving satisfactory proofs that the praise which has been awarded him was not undeserved. Mr. Lindsay Sloper played the solo sonata in that finished style for which he is noted; and Mr. Lazarus executed the clarinet part in the quintet as only he could have executed it. The second violin, viola, and violoncello, were, as usual, in the hands of Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti - in better hands they could hardly have been. The vocal music comprised, among other things, Meyerbeer's delicious "Shepherd's Song," and Spohr's no less delicious "Bird and maiden," both with clarinet obbligato (Mr. Lazarus), the former sung by Mr. Sims Reeves, the latter by Madame Lemmens Sherrington, who, together, gave Rossini's chamber-duet. "Mira la bianca Luna." Madame Lemmens also introduced "Ombre legere," from Dinorah, while Mr. Sims Reeves repeated the "two lieder of Beethoven, " The Savoyard," and " The stolen kiss," which at a previous concert gained him so many laurels, and which, to judge from the enthusiastic encore bestowed upon the last named, lost nothing on more familiar acquaintance. Mr. Benedict accompanied the vocal music, and the audience, which filled St. James's Hall in every part, were evidently delighted with the whole entertainment. (The Musical world, Saturday, 14 January 1860)

Monday Popular Concerts. Last Monday evening another series of those popular concerts commenced, when the St. James's Hall was crowded to suffocation. Mozart's instrumental works formed the chief attraction. The following programme will evince more satisfactorily the beauty of the selection. Part I. Quartet, in D minor, dedicated to Haydn (first-time at these concerts), Herr Becker, Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti - Mozart. Duet, 'Mira la bianca luna" (by desire), Mr Sims Reeves and Madame Lemmens Sherrington - Rossini. Song. 'A bird sat on an alder bough," Madame Lemmens Sherrington (Clarionet obligato, by Mr Lazarus) - Spohr, "The Shepherd's Song," Mr Sims Reeves (Clarionet obligato, Mr Lazarus) - Meyerbeer. Grand Sonata, in F major (first time at these converts), Mr Lindsay Sloper - Mozart. PART II. Sonata in B Flat major for pianoforte and violin, Mr Lindsay Sloper and Herr Becker (by desire) - Mozart. Songs, "The Savoyard." and "The Stolen Kiss," Mr Sims Reeves (by particular desire) - Beethoven. Air, "Ombre legere," Madame Lemmens Sherrington. Quintette in A major, for two violins, viola, violoncello and clarionet, Herr Becker, Herr Ries, Mr Doyle, Mr. Lazarus, and Signor Piatti - Mozart. The quartett in D minor, and the sonata in F major, for pianoforte, were given for the first time at these concerts. The former is one of the six for stringed instruments that Mozart dedicated to Haydn, and it bears full impress of Mozart's genius, the first movement being especially remarkable for the power it displays, making music speak the language of passion, while the final allegretto is proof that even when most simple and unobtrusive this wonderful composer could be plaintive, romantic, and original. It received justice at the hands of the performers to whom it was intrusted. Mozart's sonata was played with great effect by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and notwithstanding its extreme length was attentively listened to by the audience. The Sonata in B Flat for pianoforte and violin, gave Herr Becker, the violinist, an opportunity for displaying his skill as a solo violinist. He is a most conscientious musician of the true Teutonic stamp, and deserves most especial commendation. He interpreted his part with an amount of grace and feeling wonderful in the extreme. Mr. Lindsay Sloper ably seconded his coadjutor in rendering homage to Mozart in this delightful and melodic work of art. The vocalists were Madame Lemmens Sherrington and Mr Sims Reeves; the former now one of our most brilliant and artistic native soprano singers, sang Meyerbeer's famous shadow song from Dinorah in a style that she only can, and an air of Spohr's, "A bird sat on an alder bough" with a clarionet obligato accompaniment by M. Lazarus. Both artists gained a large amount of applause, and deservedly. Mr. Sims Reeves gave some songs of Beethoven and Meyerbeer's "Shepherd's Song," with his usual effect. The next of these series of concerts on Monday evening will be selected from the works of Beethoven. (The Era, Sunday, 15 January 1860)

Friday, 17 February 1860 : Milliners and Dressmakers' Provident and Benevolent Institution's Tenth Annual Entertainment at Hanover-square Rooms.

MILLINERS and DRESSMAKERS' PROVIDENT and BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION 32 Sackville-street.- The DIRECTORS have great satisfaction in announcing that their TENTH ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT to the Members and Friends of the above Institution, under the immediate patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, etc., will be green at the Hanover-square Rooms. On FRIDAY EVENING next, February 17, to commence at Eight o'clock precisely. Vocalists, Mr. Sims Reeves, and Mr. Henty Leslie's Choir, consisting of 70 voices. Pianoforte, Miss Cazaly ;Violoncello, Signor Piatti : Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Reserved seats, 7s. each ; area, 3s. 6d., which may be secured by an early application to Mr. R. Ollivier, 19, Old Bond-street ; Messrs Addison and Co., 210, Regent-street ; and of the Hon. Secretary Mr. William Shuter, 32, Sackville-street. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 14 February 1860) (Also: Morning Post, Wednesday, 15 February 1860; Morning Post, Thursday, 16 February 1860.)

Monday, 20 February 1860 : Mr. Howard Glover's Grand Annual Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre.

Mr HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his grand ANNUAL CONCERT will take place at DRURY-LANE THEATRE, on MONDAY MORNING, Feb 20, commencing at 1 o'clock when Mr Sims Reeves, Miss Parepa, Madame Rudersdorff, Madame Louisa Vinning, Miss Laura Baxter, Signor Belletti, Mr Weiss Miss Stabbach Madame Weiss, Mr Thomas, Mr. Geo. Perren, Mrs Clare Hepworth, Miss Lascelles, Miss Louise Keeley, Miss E. Horder, M. Lindo, Herr Molique, Miss Eyles, Mr Benedict, Signor Randegger, Mr Land, Mr Lawler, Miss Teresa Jefferys, Mr Vincent Wallace, Miss Mablah Homer, Mr Lindsay Sloper, Mr W. H. Cummings, Mr Baxter Miss J. Wells, Mr Gerard, Mr E. Berger, and the London Glee and Madrigal Union will appear, in conjunction with all the greatest artists at the moment in London. The band will be complete in every department. Conductors, Mr Benedict, Mr Howard Glover, and Mr Alfred Mellon. Gallery, 1s; pit and upper boxes, 1s 6d; first circle 2s; dress circle and stalls, 3s.; private boxes from 10s. d. Tickets for all parts of the house to be had of Mr Howard Glover 2, Alfred-place Bedford-square, at the box-office of the theatre, aid of all the principal music sellers. (Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, Sunday, 5 February 1860)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND ANNUAL CONCERT will take Place at DRURY-LANE THEATRE, on MONDAY MORNING, Feb. 20, commencing at one o'clock, when Mr. Sims Reeves, Miss Parepa, Madame Rudersdorff, Madame Louisa Vinning, Miss Laura Baxter. Signor Belletti. Mr Weiss Miss Stabbach, Madame Weiss, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Geo Perren, Mrs Clare Hepworth, Miss Lascelles, Miss Louisa Keeley, Miss E. Horder, Miss Lindo, Herr Molique, Miss Eyles, Mr. Benedict, Signor Randegger, Mr. Land, Mr. Lawler, Miss Teresa Jefferys, Mr. Vincent Wallace, Miss Mahlah Homer, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Baxter, Miss J. Weiss, Miss Gerard, Mr. F. Berger, and the London Glee and Madrigal Union will appear, in conjunction with all the other greatest artists at the moment in London. The band will be complete in every department. Conductors, Mr. Benedict, Mr. Howard Glover, and Mr. Alfred Mellon. Gallery, 1s. ; pit and upper boxes, 1s. 6d. ; first circle, 2s. ; dress circle and stalls, 3s.; private boxes, from 10s. 6d. Tickets for all parts of the house to be had of Mr. Howard Glover, 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square, at the box-office of the theatre, and of all the principal music-sellers. MR. SIMS REEVES'S ONLY APPEARANCE THIS SEASON at a MORNING CONCERT will be at Howard Glover's Monster Concert, at DRURY-LANE, on MONDAY, Feb. 20. (Morning Post, Monday, 6 February 1860) (Also: The Era, Sunday, 12 February 1860; Morning Post, Thursday, 16 February 1860; Morning Post, Wednesday, 15 February 1860; Morning Post, Tuesday, 14 February 1860; Morning Post, Saturday, 11 February 1860; Morning Post, Friday, 10 February 1860; Morning Post, Thursday, 9 February 1860; Morning Post, Tuesday, 7 February 1860; Morning Post, Wednesday, 8 February 1860.)

Mr HOWARD GLOVER'S GRAND ANNUAL CONCERT, MONDAY MORNING, Feb. 20, to commence at one o'clock precisely. Doors open at half-past twelve. PROGRAMME Part I.- Symphony in D major, No. 7, Haydn ; Grand Aria, "Di militari onori," Signor Belletti- Louis Spohr : Quintet, " Blow, gentle gales," the London Glee and Madrigal Union, conducted by Mr. Land - Bishop ; Song, "Oh, ruddier than the cherry," Signor Belletti - Handel; Old Ballad (by desire), "Barbara Allen," Miss Eyles - traditional ; Grand Aria, "Parto," Madame Rudersdorff - clarionet obbligato, Mr. Lazarus - Mozart; Glee, "By Celia's Arbour," the London Glee and Madrigal Union - W. Horsley; Songs (first time), "A sweet good night" and "The Violet," Madame Rudersdorff- Howard Glover; Grand Aria, "Qui la voce," Miss Parepa - Bellini ; Concerto, No. 1 (with a new cadence by Howard Glover), grand pianoforte, Miss Emma Green - Beethoven ; the "Shadow Song" from "Dinorah," Miss Parepa - Meyerbeer ; Trio (by general desire), "Protegga O giusto Ciel," Miss Stabbach, Miss Eliza Horder, and Mr. George Perren - Mozart ; Aria, "Adelaide," Mr. Sims Reeves, accompanied on the pianoforte by Mr. Benedict - Beethoven ; Solo, violin (first time), Herr Molique- Lafont ; Indian Serenade, "I arise from dreams of thee," Mr. Sims Reeves - Howard Glover ; Grand Aria, Madame Louisa Vinning, (her first appearance this season) - Verdi; Song, "Swifter far than summer flight," Miss Palmer - J. W. Davidson; Song, "Come into the garden, Maud," Mr. Sims Reeves - Balfe ; Solo, clarionet, Mr. Lazarus - Weber ; Ballad, "Gin a body," Madame Louisa Vinning - traditional ; Scena, "Oh ! 'tis a glorious sight," Mr. George Perren - Weber ; Grand Aria, "Perche non ho," Miss Eliza Horder - Donizetti ; Scena, "Ocean, thou mighty monster," Miss Stabbach - Weber ; Overture to " Comala," Howard Glover. Part ll.- Overture to " Brides of Venice," Benedict ; Grand Duet, "Il Palor funesto," Mr. and Madame Weiss - Donizetti ; Ballad, "The strain I heard," Miss T. Jefferys - Howard Glover ; New Song, Miss Lascelles- F. Berger ; Song, Miss Louise Keeley ; Cavatina, "Selva Opaca," Mrs. Clare Hepworth (her first appearance this season) - Mozart; Aria, Miss Gerard - Pacini ; Song (by general desire), "The Village Blacksmith," Mr. Weiss - Weiss ; Aria, "Sem'abbandoni," Miss Laura Baxter - Mercadante ; Song, "Scenes that are brightest," Madame Weiss - Vincent Wallace ; Ballad, "The Mountain Maid," Mr. Wilbye Cooper - Bishop ; Duets, "O wert thou in the cauld blast," and "The Greeting," the Misses Brougham (their first appearance this season)- Mendelssohn ; Scena, "Softly sighs," Miss M. Homer - Weber; Selection from Gluck's "Iphigenia in Tauris" (recently performed with such success at Manchester), Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Miss Teresa Jefferys, and Mr. Thomas ; Ballad, Miss Louise Keeley ; Solo Pianoforte, "The Harmonious Blacksmith," Miss Emma Green - Handel ; Selection from Richard Wagner's " Tannhauser" (recently given with such success in Paris), Mr. George Perren, Miss Stabbach, and Mr. Thomas ; Overture to "Le Nozze di Figaro," Mozart. The band will be complete in every department. Conductors, Mr. Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. Berger, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Alfred Mellon (by permission of W. Harrison, Esq.), and Mr. Vincent Wallace Gallery, 1s.: pit and upper boxes, 1s. 6d. : first circle, 2s.; dress circle and stalls, 3s. ; private boxes, from 10s. 6d. MR. SIMS REEVES'S ONLY APPEARANCE THIS SEASON at a MORNING CONCERT will be at Howard Glover's Monster Concert, at DRURY-LANE, on MONDAY, Feb. 20. (Morning Post, Friday, 17 February 1860) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 18 February 1860; The Era, Sunday, 19 February 1860.)

Mr HOWARD GLOVER'S GRAND ANNUAL CONCERT, THIS DAY, February 20, to commence at 1 o'clock precisely. Doors open at half-past twelve. PROGRAMME Part I.- Symphony in D major, No. 7, Haydn ; Grand Aria, "Di militari onori," Signor Belletti- Louis Spohr : Quintet, " Blow, gentle gales," the London Glee and Madrigal Union, conducted by Mr. Land - Bishop ; Song, "Oh, ruddier than the cherry," Signor Belletti - Handel; Old Ballad (by desire), "Barbara Allen," Miss Eyles - traditional ; Grand Aria, "Parto," Madame Rudersdorff - clarionet obbligato, Mr. Lazarus - Mozart; Glee, "By Celia's Arbour," the London Glee and Madrigal Union - W. Horsley; Songs (first time), "A sweet good night" and "The Violet," Madame Rudersdorff- Howard Glover; Grand Aria, "Qui la voce," Miss Parepa - Bellini ; Concerto, No. 1 (with a new cadence by Howard Glover), grand pianoforte, Miss Emma Green - Beethoven ; the "Shadow Song" from "Dinorah," Miss Parepa - Meyerbeer ; Trio (by general desire), "Protegga O giusto Ciel," Miss Stabbach, Miss Eliza Horder, and Mr. George Perren - Mozart ; Aria, "Adelaide," Mr. Sims Reeves, accompanied on the pianoforte by Mr. Benedict - Beethoven ; Solo, violin (first time), Herr Molique- Lafont ; Indian Serenade, "I arise from dreams of thee," Mr. Sims Reeves - Howard Glover ; Grand Aria, Madame Louisa Vinning, (her first appearance this season) - Verdi; Song, "Swifter far than summer flight," Miss Palmer - J. W. Davidson; Song, "Come into the garden, Maud," Mr. Sims Reeves - Balfe ; Solo, clarionet, Mr. Lazarus - Weber ; Ballad, "Gin a body," Madame Louisa Vinning - traditional ; Scena, "Oh ! 'tis a glorious sight," Mr. George Perren - Weber ; Grand Aria, "Perche non ho," Miss Eliza Horder - Donizetti ; Scena, "Ocean, thou mighty monster," Miss Stabbach - Weber ; Overture to " Comala," Howard Glover. Part ll.- Overture to " Brides of Venice," Benedict ; Grand Duet, "Il Palor funesto," Mr. and Madame Weiss - Donizetti ; Ballad, "The strain I heard," Miss T. Jefferys - Howard Glover ; New Song, Miss Lascelles- F. Berger ; Song, Miss Louise Keeley ; Cavatina, "Selva Opaca," Mrs. Clare Hepworth (her first appearance this season) - Mozart; Aria, Miss Gerard - Pacini ; Song (by general desire), "The Village Blacksmith," Mr. Weiss - Weiss ; Aria, "Sem'abbandoni," Miss Laura Baxter - Mercadante ; Song, "Scenes that are brightest," Madame Weiss - Vincent Wallace ; Ballad, "The Mountain Maid," Mr. Wilbye Cooper - Bishop ; Duets, "O wert thou in the cauld blast," and "The Greeting," the Misses Brougham (their first appearance this season)- Mendelssohn ; Scena, "Softly sighs," Miss M. Homer - Weber; Selection from Gluck's "Iphigenia in Tauris" (recently performed with such success at Manchester), Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Miss Teresa Jefferys, and Mr. Thomas ; Ballad, Miss Louise Keeley ; Solo Pianoforte, "The Harmonious Blacksmith," Miss Emma Green - Handel ; Selection from Richard Wagner's " Tannhauser" (recently given with such success in Paris), Mr. George Perren, Miss Stabbach, and Mr. Thomas ; Overture to "Le Nozze di Figaro," Mozart. The band will be complete in every department. Conductors, Mr. Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. Berger, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Alfred Mellon (by permission of W. Harrison, Esq.), and Mr. Vincent Wallace Gallery, 1s.: pit and upper boxes, 1s. 6d. : first circle, 2s.; dress circle and stalls, 3s. ; private boxes, from 10s. 6d. (The Times, Monday, 20 February 1860)

Mr. Howard Glover's Grand Annual Morning Concert. Drury-lane was crowded on Monday to suffocation. The interest excited by Mr. Glover's concert was very general, the stage and orchestra being completely filled with every other portion of the house. The performances of Monday, put forth by Mr. Glover, were of an extremely attractive character as far as a concentration of popular songs, duets, and solos, are concerned. The main attraction of the concert with the public were the performances of Mr. Sims Reeves. His interpretation of Beethoven's "Adelaide" was such as to strengthen still more the high position he has already obtained. His delivery of this charming song was the perfection of unaffected vocalization. He also sang Balfe's popular "Come into the Garden, Maud," and was enthusiastically encored. Miss Parepa, in the grand aria from I Puritani, "Qui la Voce," and the "Shadow Song," from Dinorah, was equally worthy of praise; she sang most artistically. A pupil of Mr. Glover's, Miss Emma Green, performed a concerto of Beethoven's most brilliantly and with proper feeling, in which her style of performance was admirably developed. Madame Rudersdorff, besides a grand aria of Mozart, exquisitely accompanied on the Clarionet by Mr. Lazarus, gave two pretty songs of Mr. Glover, " A sweet good night," words from Shakspere's Romeo and Juliet, and " The Violet," all to the satisfaction of the audience. Mr. Weiss, with his clever and talented wife, sang the favourite Tyrolean duet from Donizetti's La Fille du Regiment. It received more than ample justice from both artistes. The magnificent organ of Mr. Weiss, with his effective and artistic style of singing, combined with the dramatic feeling and beautiful phrasing of Mrs. Weiss, proved both artistes to be first-rate. It was loudly applauded. Mr. Weiss also sang a new composition of his own called "Rolling home across the Sea." It is a clever song, and must become a popular favourite. Miss Louise Keeley was also heard to advantage in some popular songs. Mr. Lazarus performed a solo with a brilliancy of intonation, finish, and style that left nothing to be desired. The London Glee and Madrigal Union attended, and sang Bishop's favourite quintette of "Blow gentle gales," and Horsley's glee of "By Celia's arbour." Both pieces received ample justice at the hands of the performers. Miss Eyles, with her fine, fresh voice, sang the stupid old ditty of "Barbara Allen;" it failed to make any impression. Several grand arias, scenas, by Weber, Donizetti, Verdi, Pacini, &c., were also given by artistes, which Mr. Glover would have done better to have left out of his programme; those parties attempting such compositions, more especially at a popular concert, where they are out of place, besides being beyond their comprehension or abilities, only serve to display their want of judgment and discretion, and their utter ignorance in every point of the art they profess. A selection from Gluch's Iphigenia in Taurus, recently performed with such success, under Mr. Hallé's direction, at Manchester, and a selection from Wagner's Tannhauser, were announced to be given. Mr. Glover exercised a wise discretion in not having them performed, for, judging from the effect produced by the orchestra he had engaged, the result, we are assured, would have been most disastrous. Mr. Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Francisca Berger, and Mr. Howard Glover acted as conductors and accompanyists with their usual abilities all through. The concert was not finished until near six o'clock, so that we may assume that the public taste for olla podridas is on the increase. (The Era, Sunday, 26 February 1860)

MUSIC. Mr. Howard Glover's annual morning concert on Monday at Drury Lane Theatre (crowded to the roof) was almost as long as the speech in which the Chancellor of the Exchequer unfolded, one by one, the items of his budget for 1860; but, as in the instance of that remarkable and eloquent address, the many things to be said were perfectly well said, and, moreover, as in Mr. Glover's case there was no "opposition," his success was unequivocal. The programme comprised upwards of forty pieces, in the elucidation of which the majority of the musical talent now in London was called into request. To attempt anything like a description of such an entertainment (which required no fewer than five eminent conductors-Messrs. Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, F. Berger, Alfred Mellon, and Vincent Wallace - besides Mr. Glover himself, to direct) would be out of the question. Enough that the regularity and skilful management which invariably distinguish these enormous musical "pasticcios" were as apparent as at former anniversaries. The only grave disappointment experienced was in the unavoidable absence, on account of indisposition, of Signor Belletti. We cannot even record the names of the singers, with Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. Wilbye Cooper at the head of the gentlemen, and Mademoiselle Parepa, Madame Rudersdorff, and Miss Palmer (our most rising "contralto ") at the head of the ladies, much less glance, however rapidly, at the innumerable pieces set down for them. In addition to the plaintive song to Shelly's stanzas, "I arise from dreams of thee " (Mr. Sims Reeves), and two new ballads - "A sweet good night," and "The violet " (Madame Rudersdorff) - from the pen of the concert giver, the programme included his dramatic and vigorous overture to Comela. An efficient band being thus at disposal, one of Haydn's genial and masterly symphonies was also put down. There were several instrumental displays, among the rest a solo on the violin by Herr Molique, and another on the clarionet by Mr. Lazarus. Especial mention, however, is due to Mr. Glover's youthful and very clever pupil, Miss Emma Green, who, in Beethoven's first (and too much neglected pianoforte concerto in C (with a cadenza composed expressly for her by her instructor), exhibited a marked advance both in style and execution. Miss Green's talent is worth serious cultivation. (Reynolds's Newspaper, Sunday, 26 February 1860)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S CONCERT. - Mr. Howard Glover's Annual Morning Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre (crowded to the roof) was almost as long as the speech in which the Chancellor of the Exchequer unfolded, one by one, the items of his budget for 1860; but, as in the instance of that remarkable and eloquent address, the many things to be said were perfectly well said, and, moreover, as in Mr. Glover's case there was no "opposition," his success was unequivocal. The programme comprised upwards of 40 pieces, in the elucidation of which the majority of the musical talent now in London was called into request. To attempt anything like a description of such an entertainment (which required no fewer than four eminent conductors - Messrs. Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, F. Berger, and Alfred Mellon, besides Mr. Glover himself, to direct) would be out of the question. Enough that the regularity and skilful management which invariably distinguish these enormous musical "pasticcios" were as apparent as at former anniversaries. The only disappointment experienced was in the unavoidable absence, on account of indisposition, of Signor Belletti. We cannot even record the names of the singers, with Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. Wilbye Cooper at the head of the head of the gentlemen, and Madlle. Parepa, Madame Rudersdorff, and Miss Palmer (our most rising "contralto") at the head of the ladies, much less glance, however rapidly, at the innumerable pieces set down for them. In addition to the plaintive and beautiful song to Shelley's stanza, "I arise from dreams of thee" (Mr. Sims Reeves), and two graceful and thoroughly charming new ballads, "A sweet good night," and "The violet" (Madame Rudersdorff), from the pen of the concert giver, the programme included his dramatic and vigorous overture to Comala. An efficient band being thus at disposal, one of Haydn's genial and masterly symphonies was also put down. There was several instrumental displays, among the rest. a solo on the violin by Herr Molique, and another on the clarinet by Mr. Lazarus. Especial mention, however, is due to Mr. Glover's youthful and very clever pupil, Miss Emma Green, who, in Beethoven's first (and too much neglected) pianoforte concerto in C (with a masterly cadenza composed expressly for her by her instructor), exhibited a marked advance both in style and execution. Miss Green's talent is worth serious cultivation. (The Musical world, Saturday, 3 March 1860)

Wednesday, 14 March 1860 : London Quintett Union's Second Concert at St. Martin's Hall.

ST. MARTIN'S HALL. A series of vocal and instrumental entertainments, entitled the "London Quintet Union Concerts," was commenced last night at the above hall, under the direction of Mr. Willy, the violinist. In point of outward form and internal constitution these concerts appear to be nothing more nor less than Monday Popular Concerts under another denomination, given on another day of the week, and removed to another locality. Whether such performances are necessitated in Long-acre remains to be proved. That the undertaking is merely a temporary speculation we may take for granted, four concerts only being announced. With Mr. Willy-who, of course, is leading violin as well as director - are associated Mr. Westlake, second violin; Mr. Webb, tenor; Mr. Pettit, violoncello; Mr. Reynolds, contrabasso; and Mr. Maycock, clarionet-good executants all, from the Royal Italian Opera or Philharmonic Societies' bands. The programme of the first concert, although excellent in most respects, was capable of decided improvement. Two quintets by a composer like Mr. Onslow-a man of talent, undoubtedly, but with no reputation which would justify the introduction of two lengthy and pretentious pieces from his pen-seemed like an experiment of the director at the outset to open a new field of chamber music, in which novelty would constitute the principal element of attraction, and excellence be reckoned as subsidiary only. We prefer the system pursued at the Monday Popular Concerts, where excellence is made the especial desideratum, and novelty a collateral consideration. Mr. Willy should have designated his first concert an "Onslow Night," and then the introduction of the two quintets would not have been at all mal-and no one could have grumbled. The two quintets were the one in D, Op. 18, and that in A minor. Op. 34, both for two violins, viola, violoncello, and contrabasso. They are written with great care and elaboration, but possess no interest whatever for the general public. Weber's quintet in B flat, for clarionet, two violins, viola, and violoncello, Op. 34, and Mozart's quartet in C flat, for pianoforte, violin, viola, and violoncello, were also given. Weber's work is but little known, and is by no means a favourable specimen of his genius. It is composed almost entirely for the clarionet, and might be designated a solo for that instrument with elaborate accompaniments. Mr. Maybrick played the clarionet part admirably, and was well supported by Messrs. Willy, Westlake, Webb, and Pettit. Mozart's quartet is lovely in every movement, the last being wonderfully adapted to show off a brilliant executant on the pianoforte. In hands like those of Misa Arabella Goddard such music is heard to perfection, and certainly the quartet was the instrumental feature of the evening. Miss Goddard also performed Mr. Benedict's brilliant fantasia on "Where the bee sucks" with marvellous beauty of touch, delicacy, and finish. The vocal music was abbreviated by the absence of Miss Lascelles from indisposition. That young lady was set down in the programme for the grand aria from the Clemenza di Tito, "Non piu di fieri," and a song by Professor Bennett. Mr. Sims Reeves, however, as far as the singing was concerned, absorbed all consideration. He sang Beethoven's ''Adelaida," accompanied on the pianoforte by Miss Arabella Goddard, and "The last rose of summer," accompanied on the pianoforte by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. " Adelaida" was transcendent; faultless in point of voice, expression. colouring, and intensity. We doubt if we ever heard him sing it so well. The first ballad could not be surpassed for grace, purity, and simplicity. It would be difficult to tell which created the most profound sensation. Both were encored, but Mr. Reeves declined, and only returned to the platform to bow his acknowledgments. At the next concert we perceive that two more quintets of Mr. Onslow are announced to be performed. Verily, this is not the way for the London Quintet Union to get on fast. [from our own correspondent] (Morning Chronicle (1801), Wednesday, 29 February 1860)

London Quintett Union Concerts at St. Martin's Hall. Under the above denomination a new society gave its first performance on Tuesday evening at St. Martin's Hall, under the direction of Mr. Willy. According to the prospectus issued, the principle upon which the London Quintett Union concerts will be conducted is much the same as that adopted by Mr. Ella's Musical Union, or Mr. Arthur Chappell's Monday Popular Concerts. Solos and vocalists are both to be admitted into the programmes, together with chamber classical music. Although there is nothing precisely new in the announcement, the means which are brought to play upon it give it undoubted importance. The following professors constitute the executive members, exclusive of the vocalists or solo instrumentalists who may be engaged specially for the performances, viz,, Mr. Willy, principal violin; Mr. Weslake, second violin; Mr Webb, viola, Mr. Pettit, violoncello; Mr. Reynolds, contra basso; and Mr. Maycock, clarionet. The engagement of Mr. Willy as director of the Quintett Union was a judicious step, he being an accomplished musician, an experienced leader, and violinist of deserved eminence. The executive performers, which we presume have been selected under his supervision, contains in its ranks some of the best performers in this country, and what was performed on Tuesday evening gives good reason to hope for the future. The programme of the first concert was in strict consonance with the professions of the Union. The chief feature was two quintetts of Onslow (a demi-English composer), Op. 18, in D, and Op. 31, in A minor, both composed for two violins, viola, violoncello, and contra basso. The former quintett is a most charming composition, and the present performance, by its masterly execution, produced an effective and delightful ensemble. In the largo sostenuto, the expressive plaintiveness of the subjects in a minor key, the pathetic cantabile for the violoncello in the relative major (D), did not fail to absorb the attention of the sympathetic listener. The minuet is a graceful and sentimental melody; it was followed by a trio, with piquant effect, for all the five instruments. The engagement of Miss Arabella Goddard (Mrs. J. W. Davison) and Mr. Sims Reeves was a judicious step, and proved that the direction was in earnest. The "Adelaide" of Beethoven, sang to perfection by the latter, accompanied by Miss A. Goddard, was enthusiastically encored. He also sang the Irish melody of "The last Rose of Summer," and was encored, but would not appear to it, which caused an ebullition of feeling amongst the audience. Miss Lascelles, who was announced in addition as a vocalist, was prevented by indisposition from fulfilling her professional duties. Weber's Quintett in B flat, Op. 31, for clarionet, two violins, viola, and violoncello, was interpreted most successfully. In the execution of this difficult and original inspiration of this master, the perfection of Mr Maycock's mechanism and the purity of his style were demonstrated to the highest advantage. Miss Arabella Goddard in a fantasia and also in the pianoforte part of Mozart's quartett in E flat, proved she was fully capable of enchaining and enchanting the attention of an audience. It was warmly applauded. Mr Lindsay Sloper accompanied the vocal music with the exception of the above named. Altogether the London Quintett Union Concert, No. 1, was a great success - carried out by English artists exclusively. The next concert will be on Wednesday, March 14th. (The Era, Sunday, 4 March 1860)

ST. MARTIN'S HALL, London - QUINTETT UNION. Director, Mr. WILLY. SECOND CONCERT Wednesday, March 14th. Madame Sainton Dolby, Miss Banks, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Messrs. Willy, Weslake, Webb, Pettit, Reynolds, and Haycock. Area, 1s.: galleries, 2s 6d.: stalls, 7s. Commence at 8. (The Times, Monday, 5 March 1860) (Also: The Times, Wednesday, 7 March 1860.)

ST. MARTIN'S-HALL. - Professor W. STERNDALE BENNETT'S CHAMBER TRIO, Op. 26, will be PERFORMED by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Willy, and Pettit, also Mozart's celebrated clarionet quintet by Messrs. Maycock, Willy, Weslake, Webb. and Pettit. at the SECOND CONCERT of the LONDON QUINTETT UNION, Wednesday. March 14, 8 o'clock. ST. MARTIN'S-HALL. - LONDON QUINTETT UNION. - SECOND CONCERT Wednesday, March 19. at 8 o'clock. Madame Sainton Dolby, Miss Banks, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Messrs. Willy, Weslake, Webb. Pettit, Reynolds and Maycock. Programme:- Quintett in B flat, Op. 33, Onslow; aria, with clarinet obbligato), "Parto," Mozart; song, Handel; chamber trio Op. 23. Prof. W.S. Bennett; clarinet quintett, Mozart: ballad, Balfe; song, "Love me, or love me not," Henry Smart; quintett, Mozart; "Finale Presto." of No. 3 Op. 1. Onslow. Accompanyist. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Tickets, 1s, 2s. 6d.; stalls, 7s.. at Hall; Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street; Sam's Royal Library, 1, St. James-street; Leader and Cock's, No. 63, New Bond-street; Hammond's, 214 Regent-street; Rudall, Rose, and Carte's, 20. Charing-cross; Bates and Son's, 6, Ludgate-hill; Purday's, 50, St. Paul's-churchyard; Keith and Prowse's, Cheapside; W. Sprague's, 7, Finsbury-pavement. THEATRE ROYAL, SADLER'S WELLS. Under the management of Mr. Phelps - ON MONDAY, March 19, for the BENEFIT of a LITERARY GENTLEMAN, long suffering from severe illness, a GRAND VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, at which the following distinguished artists have kindly consented to appear-: Mesdames Catherine Hayes, Parepa (by permission of Miss L. Pyne and Mr W. Harrison), Louise Keeley Susan Pyne, Stabbach, Laura Barter, Lascelles, Brougham, and Ransford; Mr. Sims Reeves and Mr. Albert Smith; Messrs George Perren, Geo Tedder. Ransford, Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, Piatti, Molique. the Quartett Glee Union. and Mr. and Mrs. German Reed in a short selection from their Popular Entertainment. Places to be obtained at the box office, open daily, at the following prices:-Dress Circle, 4s., Boxes, 3s; Stalls on the Stage, 5s; Pit, 2s ; Gallery. 1s; and Private Boxes, £2 2s and £2 12s 6d. Further particulars will be shortly announced. (The Times, Monday, 12 March 1860)

LONDON QUINTETT UNION. This is an addition to the numerous Societies formed for the purpose of giving musical performances; societies which are superseding, and will probably soon put an end to, the "benefit concerts" got up by Individual musicians. The change is much for the better; for it is having the effect of greatly improving the quality of our musical entertainments. These various societies, each following its own particular course, are doing much to render the best and most classical music familiar to the public. The purpose of the London Quintet Union is indicated by its title. Its members are Mr. Willy and Mr. Westlake, first and second violins; Mr. Webb, viola; Mr. Pettit, violoncello; Mr. Reynolds, contra-basso; and Mr. Maycock, clarinet; all excellent performers, who have united for the purpose of giving a series of concerts at St. Martin's-hall consisting of the quintets, quartets, and other chamber compositions of the great masters. The programme of the concert of last evening included Onslow's Quintet in B flat, Op. 3, for piano, violin, viola, violoncello, and contra basso. Sterndale Bennett's chamber trio, Op. 26, for the piano, violin, and violoncello; and Mozart's Quintet in A, Op. 108, for the clarinet and stringed instruments. We were glad to hear once more the music of Onslow, a composer whose works, some five-end-twenty or thirty years ago, were the highest favour throughout Europe. They were played, from predilection, by the most accomplished performers, and were stock pieces in every circle of amateurs who had any pretension to taste and ability. They have latterly - in this country at least - fallen into undeserved oblivion; for Onslow was a great artist, well worthy of his reputation when it was at the highest. His quintet, played last night, is really a chef-d'oeuvre, full of melody, rich in bold and original ideas, and masterly in construction and counterpoint. In Onslow's quintets, the combination of instruments, including the violoncello rand contrabasso, is peculiar to himself, and productive of the happiest effects. He gives unusual prominence to the violoncello, and there is no concerted music better calculated to display the qualities of a fine player. Our young violoncellist, Mr. Pettit, made good use of his opportunities and showed qualities of the highest order. We mention his name in particular, because he is young, and as yet comparatively unknown; but every part was most ably and effectively sustained. Sterndale Bennett's chamber trio is worthy of companionship with the works of Beethoven and Mendelssohn; and the pianoforte part was beautifully executed by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mozart's lovely, quintet, in which the clarinet is the principal instrument, brought into play the fine tone, dear execution, and vocal expression of Mr. Maycock. The entertainment was varied by some excellent vocal music, the singers being Miss Banks and Madame Sainton-Dolby. Our fair and favourite contralto, who is just returned from her honeymoon trip to Paris, was received with acclamations, and looked and sang as charmingly as ever. The whole performances of the evening were warmly applauded, and deserved to be so, for we have seldom heard a more interesting concert. (Daily News, Thursday, 15 March 1860)

ST. MARTIN'S HALL, The second of the four concerts of the London Quintett Union took place last evening at St. Martin's Hall, and, was fully anticipated, the experienced director, Mr. Willy, conducted with great skill, chose programme from the works of Mozart, Handel, Professor Bennett, &c., which afforded a rare treat, not only to the musical amateur, but to the experienced professor. Mr. Lindsay Sloper was at the pianoforte, and when it is stated that the able director was assisted by Messrs. Weslake, Webb, Pettit, and Reynolds, together with Mr. Maycock (clarionet obligato), we are sure that our musical readers will readily believe that the selections had full justice done to them. Amongst the delightful pieces in the first part of the programme were Onslow's Quintett in Flat, op. 33, for two violins, viola, violoncello, and contra-basso; and Professor Sterndale Bennett's Chamber Trio, op. 26, for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, executed in a masterly style. The second portion of the programme opened with Mozart's Quintett in A, op. 108, for clarionet, two violins, viola, and violoncello, the executants being Messrs. Maycock, Willy, Weslake, Webb, and Pettit, who were repeatedly applauded during the instrumentation. Madame Sainton-Dolby the ballad, The green trees whispered low and mild," with unaffected and charming simplicity expression. It was, as usual, encored. Miss Banks delighted the more lovely portion of the audience with her rendering of the sweet ballad, Love me or love me not." The classical pieces sung these popular vocalists were entirely in accordance with the spirit of the originals, and it is needless to add that the concert appeared to afford great satisfaction. It was undoubtedly a treat the mere critical portion the audience. programme of the third of the third concert will be chiefly devoted to the works of Beethoven (Morning Advertiser, Thursday, 15 March 1860)

The London Quintett Union gave an excellent concert on Wednesday evening. One remarkable feature was the performance of one of the compositions of Onslow, namely, the charming quintett in B flat, for two violins, viola, violincello, and contra-basso. There was also a quintett by Mozart, and Sterndale Bennett's chamber trio for piano, violin, and violincello; the pianoforte part being admirably played by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The chief portion of the vocal performances devolved on Miss Banks and Madame Sainton-Dolby. The latter lady, who has just returned from her honeymoon trip to Paris, was welcomed with loud applause. (The Lady's Newspaper & Pictorial Times, Saturday, 17 March 1860)

The second Italian concert of the "Monday Popular" series was given on. Monday, and again with remarkable success. "Not many years ago," says a writer in the last number of Macmillan's Magazine, " an orchestral symphony or a stringed quartet wore luxuries hardly to be indulged in by those Londoners whose guineas were not tolerably numerous. Times are changed for the better, and not a week passes, even in the dullest season of the year, that some good music is not to be heard at a cheap rate in London. A symphony or a concerto forms an attractive item in most programmes, and it has of late been found that the stringed quartet (a form of composition demanding the most delicate execution on the part of the players and considerable refinement of taste on the part of the listeners), commands a sufficiently large audience to make a moderate price of admission remunerative." * The above remarks were doubtless suggested by the success of the Monday Popular Concerts at prices varying from one to five shillings; and we have an additional proof of the growing taste of London audiences for classical chamber music in the favour with which the endeavours of Mr. Willy (first violin), Mr. Westlake (second violin), Mr. Webb (viola), Mr. Pettitt (violoncello), Mr. Reynolds (contrabasso), and Mr. Maycock (clarinet), to establish a " London Quintet Union " have been received. At the first concert two quintets by Onslow, Mozart's pianoforte quartet in E flat, and Weber's clarinet quintet in B flat, were "performed. Mr. Willy, the director of the "Union," appears to have a particular liking for Onslow's music; for, at the second concert, which took place on Wednesday evening at St. Martin's Hall, two other quintets by the same composer were given. A quintet of Mozart was also included in the programme, and the first part of the concert terminated with Professor Sterndale Bennett's chamber trio (op. 26) for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, admirably executed by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Willy, and Pettitt. This trio is one of the best known, of Mr. Bennett's instrumental works. It has been included in .the programmes of almost all our chamber concerts; it has been often performed, and always with much success, in Germany, and is in every respect worthy of the great composer to whom Mendelssohn wrote:-"Your overtures, your concertos, your vocal and instrumental compositions are reckoned by our best and severest authorities among the first standard works of the present musical period; the public never feel tired of listening, while the musicians never feel tired of performing your compositions; and since they took root in the minds of true amateurs my countrymen have become aware that music is the same in England as in Germany, as everywhere; and so, by your success here, you have destroyed the prejudice which nobody could ever have destroyed but a true genius." (Illustrated Times, Saturday, 17 March 1860)

The Concert at St. Martin's Hall on Thursday evening was excellent and interesting. The instrumental pieces were Onslow's quintet in B flat, op. 33; Sterndale Bennett's chamber trio, op. 26 ; and Mozart's quintet in A for the clarinet and stringed instruments. All these pieces are masterpieces, and the performance of all of them was masterly. Mr. Willy, though does not put himself forward as a concerto player, has no superior among us as an orchestral violinist and a performer of concerted music. His associates are all good men and true and one of them-Mr. Pettit though very young and as yet comparatively unknown, is already a violoncellist of the first rank. In Sterndale Bennett's chamber trio the pianoforte part was played by Lindsay Sloper, an artist too well known to demand any eulogy. Mozart's quintet, in which the clarinet is the principal instrument, showed that Mr. Maycock is one of our most accomplished performers. We were glad to find that the society is reviving the works of Onslow, once unboundedly popular throughout Europe, but now almost consigned to unmerited oblivion. He was a great musician ; and his music-his masterly quintets especially-ought never to be forgotten. The singers were Miss Banks and Madame Sainton-Dolby, who appeared in public for the first time since her change of condition, and was welcomed with all the enthusiasm so justly due to her as an artist and a woman. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 17 March 1860)

London Quintet Union. - The second concert came off on Wednesday evening, at St. Martin's Hall. Again the music of Onslow predominated; not, however, exactly to the same extent as before, only one quintet, and a part of another, being given. Mr. Willy's admiration for Onslow must indeed be great, since he has introduced in two concerts three entire quintets, and one movement from another, of that composer. The entire quintet performed at the last concert was that in B flat, Op. 33, and the one which finished the single movement was the D minor, No. 3, Op. 1. The quintet in B flat was finely executed by Messrs. Willy, Westlake, Webb, Pettit, and Reynolds, and listened to with attention. The last movement of the quintet in D minor, Presto Finale, was heard by few, and therefore played to disadvantage. The remaining part of the selection was unexceptionably good. The other instrumental pieces were Mozart's quintet in A major, Op. 108, for clarinet, two violins, viola, and violoncello, and Professor Bennett's chamber trio in A., Op. 26, for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello. These two masterpieces would have made amends for any amount of dryness, and their introduction must exonerate Mr. Willy from any design of rendering his concerts heavy. Mozart's quintet was the instrumental feature of the evening. Every movement awakened a new delight, and it was difficult to say which created the greatest sensation, the exquisitely beautiful and plaintive andante, or the deliciously quaint air and brilliant variations of the finale. The performance was first-rate, Mr. Maycock especially distinguishing himself on the clarinet. The pianoforte trio was hardly less admired, the slow movement, in which the pizzikato for the stringed instruments is employed with so much effect, eliciting, perhaps, the greatest admiration. The vocal music was assigned to Miss Banks and Madame Sainton-Dolby. The last-named lady, who has lately been winning laurels in Paris, made her first appearance since her marriage, and was received with warm and genuine tokens of admiration. She sang two of her most popular songs - "Cangio d' Aspetto," from Handel's opera of Admetus, and Mr. Balfe's "The green trees whispered low." Both were given to perfection, and the latter unanimously encored, Miss Banks gave Mozart's "Parto," from the Clemenza di Tito, and Mr. Henry Smart's song - a very charming one, by the way - " Love me, or love me not," and won the suffrages of the whole room, singing sweetly, expressively, and without ostentation. Mr. Lindsay Sloper accompanied the vocal music, and played the pianoforte part in Professor Bennett's trio, which we should already have signalised as a very fine performance on the part of the accomplished pianist and his coadjutors, Messrs. Willy and Pettit. The attendance was but indifferent, the body of the hall being no more than half, and the galleries about two thirds full. (The Musical World, Saturday, 17 March 1860)

London Quintett Union at St. Martin's Hall. The second of these entertainments took place on Wednesday night, when a most interesting and classical programme was presented. Onslow's quintett in B flat, op. 33, for two violins, viola, violoncello, and contra-basso, was executed in a style worthy the reputation of Messrs. Willy, Weslake, Webb, Pettit, and Reynolds. Professor W. S. Bennett's Chamber Trio, op. 26, for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, one of the most ingenious and beautiful of the author's compositions, must ever delight the true admirer of the classical, while the admirable manner in which it was executed by Messrs. Lindsey Sloper, Willy, and Pettit, as free from all affectation as it was from all pedantry, would have made a far less meritorious composition effective. The Quintett of Mozart, in A, op. 108, for clarionet, two violins, viola, and violoncello, was given to perfection, Mr. Maycock playing the clarionet part. This quintett is one of the most beautiful combinations of ingenious contrivance, lovely melody, and brilliant effects ever produced for five instruments. It abounds in contrapuntal cleverness throughout. The "Larghetto" and the "Allegretto con Variazioni" are two of the most graceful and elegant movements that ever inspired Mozart, in this, one of his most exquisite compositions; it made a strong impression on the audience. Miss Sainton and Miss Banks were the vocalists, and acquitted themselves most honourably. The former sang an aria of Handel's and Balfe's ballad, "The Green Trees," Miss Banks gave Mozart's "Parto," with an obligato for the clarionet, played to perfection by Mr. Maycock, one of the leading clarionet professors. Miss Banks sang it with an unaffected simplicity of expression thoroughly suited to its character, and also a clever song of Mr. Henry Smart's, "Love me or Love me not. The finale "Presto," of Onslow's quintett, No. 3, op. 1, finished this excellent concert, of which the brevity and excellence of the programme was not the least of its recommendations. (The Era, Sunday, 18 March 1860)

Monday, 19 March 1860 : Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert, for the Benefit of A Literary Gentleman, Long Suffering From Severe Illness at Sadler's Wells Theatre.

SADLER'S WELLS THEATRE. ON MONDAY, March 19, for the BENEFIT of a LITERARY GENTLEMAN, long suffering from severe illness, a GRAND VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, at which the following distinguished artists have kindly consented to appear-: Mesdames Catherine Hayes, Parepa (by permission of Miss L. Pyne and Mr W. Harrison), Louise Keeley Susan Pyne, Stabbach, Laura Barter, Lascelles, Brougham, and Ransford; Mr. Sims Reeves and Mr. Albert Smith; Messrs George Perren, Geo Tedder. Ransford, Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, Piatti, Molique. the Quartett Glee Union. and Mr. and Mrs. German Reed in a short selection from their Popular Entertainment. Places to be obtained at the box office, open daily, at the following prices:-Dress Circle, 4s., Boxes, 3s; Stalls on the Stage, 5s; Pit, 2s ; Gallery. 1s; and Private Boxes, £2 2s and £2 12s 6d. Further particulars will be shortly announced. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 8 March 1860) (Also: Lloyd's Illustrated Newspaper, Sunday, 11 March 1860; Morning Chronicle (1801), Monday, 12 March 1860; Morning Chronicle (1801), Tuesday, 13 March 1860.)

SADLER'S WELLS THEATRE. MONDAY, March 19th. GRAND VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, for the BENEFIT of a LITERARY GENTLEMAN, long suffering from severe illness. PROGRAMME. PART I. Duet, "Tell me, Gentle Stronger," Mr. and Miss Ransford -Parry; Song, "Dear, Delightful Dancing," Miss Louise Keeley (composed expressly for her) - Montgomery. Song, "Ah si ben mio," Mr. George Perren - Verdi. Song, "Gentle Troubador," Miss Emily Jenns - Wallace. Romantic Ballad, "The Two Castles," Mme. Catherine Hayes (written and composed for her) - S. Lever, Solo, Violin, "Saltarella,'' Herr Molique, accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Molique. Duet, "The Swiss Maidens," The Misses Brougham - Holmes. Song, "Margaretta," Mr. Sims Reeves - Balfe; Glee, "Maying" Quartet Glee Union - Muller; Song, "Where Trembling Lotus Flowers Lie." Miss Louise Keeley - E. Loder. Song, "Tom Tug," Mr. Ransford - Dibdin. Song, "The Last Rose of Summer," Mme. Catherine Hayes - Moore. Cavatina, "Away to the Fairies' Well," Miss Ransford - E. Land. Grand Duet for Two Pianofortes, "Leo Huguenots," Messrs. Benedict and Lindsay Sloper - G. Osborne. Mr. ALBERT SMITH has kindly consented to appear in the course of the evening. Part II. Glee, "The Soldier's Love," Quartet Glee Union - Kücken. Song, "The Young Volunteer," Miss Stabbach (composed expressly for her) - Vianesi. Song, "Under the Greenwood 'Tree," Mr. Sims Reeves - Hatton. Solo, Violoncello, Fantasia, Signor Piatti - Piatti. Ballad, "Home, Sweet Home," Miss Laura Baxter -- H. Bishop. Song, "The Red Cross Banner," Mr. George Tedder - Nelson. New Ballad "Clarine," Miss Lascelles, - L. Williams. Song "The Thorn," Mr. George Tedder - Shield. Song, "Shadow Song," Mdlle. Parepa - Meyerbeer. Duet, "Si la Stanchessa," Mr. George Perren and Miss Laura Baxter - Verdi. Song, "La Vivandiera," Miss Stabbach (composed expressly for her) - Vianisi. Mr. and Mrs. GERMAN REED will generously lend their assistance in a short selection from their Popular Entertainment. Conductors. Messrs BENEDICT, LINDSAY SLOPER, and WILLIAM GANZ. The concert to commence at Eight o'clock. Places to be obtained from Mr. Austin. At the box office, open daily, at the following prices:-Dress Circle, 4s., Stalls on the Stage, numbered and reserved 4s; Upper Boxes, 3s; Pit, 2s ; Gallery. 1s; and Private Boxes, £2 2s and £2 12s 6d. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Friday, 16 March 1860) (Also: Morning Chronicle (1801), Monday, 19 March 1860; Morning Chronicle (1801), Saturday, 17 March 1860.)

SADLER'S WELLS THEATRE. Monday, March 19th. GRAND VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT for the BENEFIT of a LITERARY GENTLEMAN, long suffering from severe illness. PROGRAMME. PART I. Duet, "Tell me, Gentle Stranger'' - Parry. Mr. and Miss Ransford. Song, "Dear, Delightful Dancing'' - Montgomery. " Miss Louise Keeley. Composed expressly for her. Song, "The Red-Cross Banner" - Nelson. Mr. George Tedder. Song, " Gentle Troubadour" - Wallace. Miss Emily Jenns Romantic Ballad, "The Two Castles" - S. Lover. Mme. Catherine Hayes. Written and composed for her. Solo, Violin."Saltarella" - Molique. Herr Molique accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Duet, "The Swiss Maidens" - Holmes. The Misses Brougham. Song, "Margaretta" - Balfe. Mr. Sims Reeves. Glee, "Maying" - Muller. Quartet Glee Union. Song, " Where Trembling Lotus Flowers Lie" - E. Loder. Miss Louise Keeley. Song, "Tom Tough" - Dibdin. Mr. Ransford. Song, "The Last Rose of Summer" Moore. Madame Catherine Hayes. Cavatina, "Away to the Fairies' Well" - E. Land. Miss Ransford. Grand Duct for Two Pianofortes, "Les Huguenots" - G. Osborne. Messrs. Benedict and Lindsay Sloper. Mr. ALBERT SMITH has kindly consented to appear in the course of the evening. PART II Glee, "The Soldier's Love" - Kücken. Quartet Glee Union. Song, " The Young Volunteer" - Vianesi. Miss Stabbach. Composed expressly for her. Song, " Under the Greenwood Tree" - Hatton. Mr. Sims Reeves. Solo, Violoncello, Fantasia - Piatti. Signor Piatti. Ballad, " Home, Sweet Home" - H. Bishop. Miss Laura Baxter. Song, "Ah, si, ben mio" Verdi. Mr. George Perren. New Ballad, "Clarine" - L. Williams. Miss Lascelles. Song, "The Thorn" - Shield. Mr. George Tedder. Song, "Shadow Song" Meyerbeer. Mdlle. Parepa. Duet, " Si la stanchezza" - Verdi. Mr. George Perren and Misa Laura Baxter. Song, " La Vivandiera - Vianesi. Miss Stabbach. Composed expressly for her. Mr. and Mrs. GERMAN REED will generously lend their assistance in a selection from their POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT. Conductors-Messrs. BENEDICT, LINDSAY SLOPER, and WILHELM GANZ. The concert to commence at 8 o'clock. Places to be obtained from Mr. Austin at the Box Office, open daily, at the following prices:- Dress Circle, 4s. ; Stalls on the Stage, numbered and reserved, 4s.; Upper Boxes. 3s.; Pit. 2s.; Gallery, 1s. Private Boxes, £2 2s. and £2 2s. 6d. (The Musical world, Saturday, 17 March 1860)

SADLER'S WELLS THEATRE. MONDAY, March 19th. GRAND VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, for the BENEFIT of a LITERARY GENTLEMAN, long suffering from severe illness. VOCALISTS. - Madame Catherine Hayes, Mdlle. Parepa, Miss Stabbach, Miss Laura Baxter, Miss Lascelles, Miss Ransford, Miss Louise Keeley; Messrs Sims Reeves, Ransford, G. Tedder. G, Perren, the Glee Union, &c. INSTRUMENTALISTS.-Messrs Benedict and Lindsay Sloper, Herr Molique. and Signor Piatti. Mr ALBERT SMITH has kindly consented to appear in the course of the evening. Mr and Mrs GERMAN REED will generously lend their assistance in a short selection from their POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT. Conductors.-Messrs BENEDICT, LINDSAY SLOPER and WILHELM GANZ. The concert to commence at Eight o'clock, Places to be obtained from Mr Austin at the Box-office, open daily, at the following prices :- Dress Circle, 4s., Stalls on the Stage, numbered and reserved 4s; Upper Boxes, 3s; Pit, 2s ; Gallery. 1s; and Private Bores, £2 2s and £2 12s 6d. (The Era, Sunday, 18 March 1860)

Grand Concert at Sadler's Wells Theatre. On Monday next a grand vocal and instrumental concert, for the benefit of a literary gentleman long suffering from severe illness, will take place at Sadler's Wells, under circumstances which will not only command the sympathies but secure the general attendance and patronage of the public. Nearly every celebrity in the musical world will be present on the occasion to assist so excellent a cause by the exercise of their talents. Mr. and Mrs. German Reed give a selection from their entertainment, Mr. Albert Smith will sing his famous song, "From London Bridge to China;" Mr. Sims Reeves has kindly volunteered his assistance, and will sing two of his favourite songs; whilst Miss Laura Baxter, Mdlle. Parepa, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach, Miss Louise Keeley, Miss Ransford, Madame Catherine Hayes, the Misses Brougham, and Messrs. George Perren, George Tedder, Ransford, Signor Piatti, the Quartette Glee Union, and Messrs. Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, and Wilhelm Ganz for conductors, will form one of the strongest programmes that could be framed. Notwithstanding the great attraction that has been concentrated, the prices of admission are exceedingly moderate, and those who avail themselves of such a combination of artistes will have the satisfaction of securing a great treat for themselves, whilst they ensure a prolongation of comfort and happiness to an afflicted hut deserving member of society. (The Era, Sunday, 18 March 1860)

On Monday the projected appeal "for the benefit of a literary gentleman long suffering from illness," was as successful in its response as the capacities of the theatre at Sadler's Wells could admit of. The extraordinary length of the programme defies narration more minute than that of its containing fifteen songs, three duets, two glees, one violin solo, one also for violoncello, and a duet for pianoforte. The ladies and gentlemen who kindly went to the assistance of him who had "seen better days" were Madame Catherine Hayes, Mdlle. Euphrosyne Parepa, the Misses Ransford, Brougham, Stabbach, Louise Keeley, Laura Baxter, Lascelles, and Jenns, Messrs. Ransford, Perren, the Quartet Glee Union, Herr Molique, Herr Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Benedict. In addition to this attractive phalanx of vocal and instrumental performers were Mr. Albert Smith and Mr. and Mrs. German Reed, who, bringing their mirth-provoking powers into play, tended in no small degree to make the concert in a double sense a highly gratifying one. An apology was offered for Mr. Sims Reeves, whose certificate set forth that he was labouring under cold and hoarseness. M. Tedder and Sig. Piatti, whose names also figured repeatedly in the announcements, were absent without explanation. (The Critic, Saturday, 24 March 1860)

On Monday evening the grand vocal and instrumental concert, "for the benefit of a literary gentleman long suffering from severe illness," announced some time since, took place. An unfortunate attack of cold and hoarseness prevented Mr. Reeves from appearing. A similar indisposition necessitated the absence of Mr. George Tedder; and Signor Piatti, whose name was announced, and who consented to perform a fantasia, neither came nor forwarded an apology; but, despite these contretemps, the attractive features of the entertainment were so numerous and so powerful, that the house was crowded to repletion in every part. The zeal and amiability displayed by all the artistes who had given their aid to a most excellent project, were worthy both of the enthusiasm they elicited and of the gratitude of every one interested in the success of the entertainment. Madame Catherine Hayes, Mdlle. Parepa, Miss Louise Keeley, Miss Stabbach, Miss Laura Baxter, Miss Lascelles, Miss Ransford, Miss Jenns, and the Misses Brougham, delighted the audience by their rendering of a selection of pieces generally popular in character; while Mr. Perren, Mr. Ransford, and the members of the Quartett Glee Union elicited by their several exertions approbation of the most unanimous and expressive kind. Herr Molique, M. Benedict, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper exhibited their instrumental skill and knowledge in a truly effective light, and Herr Ganz and M. Vianesi participated in the labours of accompanyists with admirable energy and tact. Mr. Albert Smith gave his patter-song of 'Brown on his Travels,' which was vehemently encored, and followed by the immortal "Galignani's Messenger, the novel and original points of which elicited shouts of laughter. The selection from Mr. and Mrs. German Reed's entertainment was one of the most attractive items in the programme, and both of these amusing and talented artistes were welcomed in a manner unmistakeably demonstrative of the great degree of popularity they so deservedly enjoy. The concert appears to have been a triumphant success. (The Players, Saturday, 24 March 1860)

Monday, 9 April 1860 : Mr. Arthur Chappell's Monday Popular Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR. SIMS REEVES at the MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS, ST. JAMES'S HALL, on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, April 9, on which occasion the Programme will be selected from the works of English Composers. Principal Performers :- Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M. Sainton, Signor Piatti; the London Glee and Madrigal Union, under the direction of Mr. Land; Mr. Santley and Mr. Sims Reeves. Conductor, Mr. Benedict. Stalls, 5s.; balcony, 3s.; unreserved seats, 1s.- may be obtained of Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street; Cramer, Beale and Co., 201, Regent-street; Hammond (Jullien's), 214, Regent-street, Keith, Prowse and Co., 49, Cheapside, and at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly. (The Standard, Wednesday, 4 April 1860) (Also: Morning Chronicle (1801), Friday, 6 April 1860; London Evening Standard, Monday, 9 April 1860; The Era, Sunday, 8 April 1860; Illustrated London News, Saturday, 7 April 1860; Morning Post, Saturday, 7 April 1860; Morning Post, Friday, 6 April 1860; Daily News, Thursday, 5 April 1860; Morning Post, Thursday, 5 April 1860; London Evening Standard, Friday, 6 April 1860.)

EASTER AMUSEMENTS…the Monday Popular Concert of the 9th instant, at which Mr. Sims Reeves, the London Glee and Madrigal Union, M. Sainton, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, will assist… (The Standard, Saturday, 7 April 1860)

ST. JAMES'S HALL, REGENT-STEEET AND PICCADILLY. MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. THE EIGHTEENTH CONCERT OF THE SEASON, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 8th, 1860. ENGLISH NIGHT. PROGRAMM E. PART I QUARTET, two Violins, Viola, and Violoncello - Alfred Mellon. M. Sainton, Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti SONG, "Sad was the hour," - Henry Smart. Mr. Sims Reeves. SONG, "The Dew-drop and the Rose" - G. A. Osborne. Miss Eyles. SONG, "Rough wind that moanest loud," J. W. Davison. Mr. Santley. MADRIGAL. "Maidens never go a wooing," (Charles II.) - Macfarren. SONG, "I wandered by my dear one's door each night." - J. L. Hatton. Mr. Sims Reeves. SKETCHES, "The Lake, Millstream, and Fountain." S. Bennett. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. SONATA, Violin and Pianoforte - Pinto. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and M. Sainton. GLEE, "By Celia's Arbour" - Horsley. London Glee and Madrigal Union. SONG, " Lovely maiden, keep thy heart for me" - M. W. Balfe. Mr. Sims Reeves. SONG, "The Bell Ringer" - Wallace. Mr. Santley SONG, "Near Woodstock Town" (Old English Ditty) W. Chappell. Miss Eyles GLEE, "Blow, gentle gales" - Bishop. London Glee and Madrigal Union. TRIO, Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello - Macfarren. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M. Sainton, and Signor Piatti CONDUCTOR- Mr BENEDICT. Sofa Stalls, 5s.; Balcony, 8s.; Unreserved Seats, 1s.-Tickets to be had of Mr. Austin, at the Hall. 28, Piccadilly; Messrs. Cramer and Co., Hammond. Addison, and Co., Schott and Co., Ewer and Co., Simpson, Carter, and Oetzmann and Co., Regent-street; Brooks, 24, Old Cavendish-street; Bradberry's London Crystal Palace, Oxford-street, Duff and Co., 64. Oxford-street; Prowse, Hanway-street ; Wylde, Great Hall, Hungerford Market ; Chidley, 195, High Holborn; Purday, 50, St. Paul's Church-yard ; Keith, Prowse, and Co., 48, Cheapside; Turner, 19, Cornhill; Cook and Co., 6. Finsbury-place south; Humfress, 4, Old Church-street, Paddington-green; Mitchell, Loader and Co., Ollivier, Campbell, and Willis, Bond-street; and Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (The Musical World, Saturday, 7 April 1860)

EASTER AMUSEMENTS. In addition to the above, the following popular establishments have prepared attractive programmes to meet the tastes of their patrons, viz, the Crystal Palace at Sydenham; Madame Tussaud's, Baker-street; Kensington Museum; St James's Hall, with .M. Sims Reeves, Mr Lindsay Sloper, Mr Sainton, Signor Piatti, assisted by the London Glee and Madrigal Union, under the direction of. Mr Land; (Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, Sunday, 8 April 1860) (Also: Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, Sunday, 8 April 1860.)

MR. SIMS REEVES at the MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS, ST. JAMES'S HALL, on THIS EVENING (MONDAY), April 9, on which occasion the Programme will be selected from the works of English Composers. Principal Performers :- Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M. Sainton, Signor Piatti; the London Glee and Madrigal Union, under the direction of Mr. Land; Mr. Santley and Mr. Sims Reeves. Conductor, Mr. Benedict. Stalls, 5s.; balcony, 3s.; unreserved seats, 1s.- may be obtained of Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street; Cramer, Beale and Co., 201, Regent-street; Hammond (Jullien's), 214, Regent-street, Keith Prowse and Co., 49, Cheapside, and at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly. (Morning Post, Monday, 9 April 1860)

THIS EVENING. MR. SIMS REEVES at the MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS, ST. JAMES'S HALL, on which occasion the Programme will be selected from the works of English Composers. Principal Performers :- Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M. Sainton, Signor Piatti; the London Glee and Madrigal Union, under the direction of Mr. Land; Mr. Santley and Mr. Sims Reeves. Conductor, Mr. Benedict. Stalls, 5s.; balcony, 3s.; unreserved seats, 1s.- may be obtained of Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street; Cramer, Beale and Co., 201, Regent-street; Hammond (Jullien's), 214, Regent-street, Keith Prowse and Co., 49, Cheapside, and at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Monday, 9 April 1860)

St. James's Hall. For Easter Monday the directors of the Monday Popular Concerts had provided a concert suitable to the occasion, a sort of holyday concert in some respects. The programme, vocal and instrumental, with the exception of Dussek's admirable sonata in B flat for piano and violin (played by Mr. Lindsay Sloper and M. Sainton), was exclusively devoted to English music. The well-trained choir of the London and Madrigal Union, under the direction of Mr. Land, gave a madrigal from Mr. Macfarren's Charles the Second; Horsley's glee, "By Celia's arbour ;" and Bishop's "Blow gentle gales," the first two being encored. Mr. Sims Reeves introduced three songs, two of which, "In vain I would forget," from Henry Smart's Bertha and "Lovely maiden," from Mr. Balfe's Rose of Castile, he was compelled by unanimous desire to repeat; the third, "I wander by my dear one's door," one of Mr. T. L. Hatton's most recent and graceful compositions, only escaping the same penalty on account of Its tranquil and unpretending character. Mr. Santley, our young and rising bass, who is rapidly attaining the highest honours of his profession, was no less successful in two songs-Mr. Wallace's "Bell-ringer" (a "gem" in its way), and a setting of Shelley's dirge, "Rough wind that moanest loud" (from the Vocal Illustrations of Shelley), both loudly redemanded and repeated. To conclude, Miss Eyles, an esteemed member of the London Glee and Madrigal Union, besides assisting in the glees, sang Mr. G. A. Osborne's graceful air, "The Dewdrop and the Rose," and " Near Woodstock Town," one of the oldest and quaintest of the English ditties from Mr. William Chappell's inexhaustible collection. In addition to Dussek's sonata, the instrumental programme included Mr. Alfred Mellon's extremely clever quartet, in G, for stringed instruments (M. Sainton, Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti); Mr. Macfarren's spirited and masterly trio, in B, for piano and wind instruments (Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M Sainton and Signor Piatti); and Professor Bennett's "musical sketches, "for pianoforte alone, entitled The Lake, the Millstream and the Fountain (Mr. Lindsay Sloper), which, though composed nearly a quarter of a century since, sound as fresh, sparkling, and new as if they had been only written yesterday. All of these were listened to with attention, and applauded with enthusiasm. Mr. Benedict was, as usual, accompanist - a post in which he could with difficulty be replaced. Altogether, the entertainment was one of the most essentially "popular"' of the Monday Popular Concerts; and, so appeared to think the large audience that crowded every part of St. James's-hall. (The Times, Tuesday, 10 April 1860)

no name not familiar to the public appeared in the bill. A Sonata for piano and violin, by Pinto, had been advertised, but for some reason not explained a sonata by Dussek was substituted. The entertainment was calculated to afford high delectation to the free people in Easter week, outside visitors, as they may be denominated, who did not attend the concert, affecting to be moved solely by classic strains, and throwing off all allegiance to national music. Indeed, to a certain section of the musical community the names of Henry Bishop, Balfe, and Wallace have an ineffable charm, and Mozart himself could hardly have excited greater enthusiasm than was produced last night by the most unpretending ballads. The instrumental pieces were Mr. Alfred Mellon's quartet for two violins, viol, and violoncello, executed by M. Sainton… (Morning Chronicle (1801), Tuesday, 10 April 1860)

MONDAY POPULAR The programme of last nights Monday Popular Concert was selected from the works of English Composers and included a [?] by Alfred for two and admirably played by Herr and Signor Sterndale Bennetts pianoforte sketches The and rendered with remarkable skill by Lindsay Sloper… Pintos sonata for violin and exceedingly well executed by Lindsay Sloper and Sainton and a trio by for violin and which received full justice at the hands of Lindsay Sloper, Sainton and Signer [?] The vocal portions were entrusted to Sims Reeves and the London Glee and Madrigal Union.The who gave Henry Smarts Sad was the and Balfes Lovely keep thy heart from was in most excellent and was encored in the first named Santley sang Davisons Rough winds that moanest loud and Wallaces both of which were received with immense and the former was The Glee and Madrigal Union executed in a most masterly manner Horsley's By Celiae and Bishop's gentle gales while Miss one of the most distinguished members of the and a vocalist who renders ballads and old English songs with exquisite and when with infinite sang Osbornes Dewdrop and the Rose and the wellknown (Evening Herald, Tuesday, 10 April 1860) (Also: London Evening Standard, Tuesday, 10 April 1860.)

The directors of the Monday Popular Concerts gave last Monday an entertainment consisting almost entirely of the works of English composers. A sonata by Pinto an English musician of the highest promise, who died very young-had been advertised, but, from some unexplained reason was not performed, a sonata by Dussek being substituted for it. The other instrumental pieces were a quartet, by Mr. Alfred Mellon, for two violins, viola, and violoncello, executed by Messrs. Sainton, Ries, Doyle, and Piatti; a trio, by Mr. G. A. Macfarren, for pianoforte, viola, and violoncello; and Sterndale Bennett's charming "Sketches for the Pianoforte," entitled "The Lake," "The Midstream," and "The Fountain." Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the pianist. The vocalists were Miss Eyles, who sang the old English song, "Near Woodstock Town; " Mr. Sims Reeves, who gave Mr. Henry Smart's, "In vain would I forget," from the opera of "Bertha," and Mr. Balfe's "Lovely Maiden, keep thine heart for me," and Mr. Santley. who was heard in Mr. Wallace's "Bellringer," and in Mr. J. W. Davison's "Rough wind that means so loud," which, like all the vocal compositions above mentioned, was encored. The Glee and Madrigal Union had also to repeat the beautiful part-song, "Maidens, never go a wooing," from Mr. Macfarren's "King Charles II." (Illustrated Times, Saturday, 14 April 1860)

CONCERT OF THE WEEK. - The " English Night" at the Popular Concerts, on Monday, was a good night. Mr. Mellon's stringed quartett has a clever and effective ?rst movement. The ?nale (always "the rub" in such compositions) falls off; but the work as a whole is honestly made, and is as fresh as could be expected from a writer so perpetually busied in the music of other composers, and who has presented himself so sparingly, as Mr. Mellon. Mr. Sims Reeves was singing his best. Mr. Santley was encored in one of the thoroughly picturesque and poetical settings of Shelley by Mr. J. W. Davison, mentioned a week or two since. His song, "Rough wind that moanest loud," is a thoroughly good song - Mr. Sloper was the pianist, and in a Largo, from a pianoforte trio, by Mr. Macfarren, was heard, as also was the composer, to great advantage. In Mr. Macfarren's instrumental music, however, there is more or less something incomplete; suggesting the idea of a skilled man who will not, or cannot reconsider. This, in strict and ?nished creations (such as chamber-music must be), is a serious drawback. First, must come idea; secondly, science; but, thirdly, polish and taste to select. We know that even the rugged and unbending Beethoven, when he had to give out such an utterly unworldly piece of business as the great solo Sonata in B ?at, could amend the Adagio in that colossal poem by prefacing it with an additional bar. It has long seemed to us the want of some such spirit of self-examination (and that alone) has interposed betwixt Mr. Macfarren and a great success. In place of a sonata by Pinto, one by Dussek was played. Further, the concert included Horsley's 'By Celia's Arbour,' a glee that will hardly die so long as English glee-singers live - The quintett Union gave its last concert for the season, on Wednesday.-At this, Dr. Bennett's Sestett in F sharp minor was brought forward. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 14 April 1860)

Although the past week has been very prolific in amusements, both of a novel and highly attractive character, the frequenters of the Monday Popular Concerts at St. James's Hall do not appear to have been very severely tempted by them. The evening with English composers came well up to the standard of expectation. True, Mr. Sims Reeves figured as the chief vocalist, and every one is aware that a fitter exponent of native music might be sought for in vain. In addition, however, to the renowned tenor, were Mr. Santley - the most promising native basso of the present day - and the English Glee and Madrigal Union, of whom it is now unnecessary to speak. The only matter about which we care to refer in connection with the programme is the seemingly studied avoidance of musicians who, in times long gone by, did much towards native progress. That, in a concert of three hours' duration, there could not have been found room for one song either by Purcell, Arne, Shield, Linley, Storace, &c., on an occasion purporting to celebrate English masters, appears somewhat strange, but the fact remains. A quartet for two violins, viola, and violoncello, by Mr. Alfred Mellon, and a set of pianoforte sketches by Dr. Bennett, were among the prominent pieces selected for instrumental display. Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave a very vivid reading to the notes of the learned Cambridge Professor. (The Critic, Saturday, 14 April 1860)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. The programme provided by the management of the Monday Evening Concerts was in every way suited to the tastes of the miscellaneous audience collected within the walls of St. James's Hall on Easter Monday. With the exception of Dussek's admirable sonata in B flat for piano and violin (played Mr. Lindsay Sloper and M. Sainton) it was entirely devoted to the compositions of English masters. The choir of the London and Madrigal Union, under the direction of Mr. Land, gave a madrigal from Mr. Macfarren's Charles the Second; Horsley's glee, "Celia's arbour," Bishop's "Blow gentle gales ;" the first two being encored. Mr Sims Reeves introduced three songs, two of which "In vain I would forget," from Mr. Henry Smart's Bertha, and "Lovely maiden," from Mr. Balfe's Rose of Castile, he was compelled by unanimous desire to repeat ; the third, "I wander by my dear one's door," one of Mr. T. L. Hatton's most recent and graceful compositions, was not so effectively given. Mr. Santley was no less successful in two songs - Mr. Wallace's "Bell-ringer" and a setting of Shelley's dirge, "Rough wind that meanest loud," both applauded to the echo. To conclude, Miss Eyles, an esteemed member of the London Glee and Madrigal Union, besides assisting in the glees, sang Mr. G. A. Osborne's graceful air, "The dewdrop and the rose," and "Near Woodstock town," one of the oldest and quaintest ditties published by Mr. Chappell in his work on our national ballad music. The instrumental programme included Mr. Alfred Mellon's quartet in G, for stringed instruments (M. Sainton, Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti) ; Mr. Macfarren's masterly trio in E, for piano and wind instruments (Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M. Sainton, Signor Piatti) ; and Professor Bennett's "musical sketches," for pianoforte alone, entitled The Lake, The Mill Stream and The Fountain (Mr. Lindsay Sloper), were all listened to with attention, and applauded with enthusiasm. Mr. Benedict accompanied in his usual able manner. (The Literary gazette : A weekly journal of literature, science, and the fine arts, Saturday, 14 April 1860)

CONCERTS. Monday Popular Concerts.-Easter Monday being essentially a "popular" and English holiday, the directors merely chose a selection from Native composers for the gratification of those who resorted to St. James's Hall for their evening's amusement. The large room was crowded by an audience attentive and appreciative as ever, the only feature in which it differed from the ordinary audiences being the prevalence of encores, no less than seven being awarded in a short space of time. The pieces thus honoured were Mr. Henry Smart's charming song (charmingly sung by Mr. Sims Reeves) from Bertha, " In vain I would forget thee;" Mr. J.W. Davison's setting of Shelley's words, "Rough wind that moanest loud," admirably rendered by Mr. Santley; the madrigal from Macfarren's opera of King Charles the Second, " Maidens, would ye 'scape undoing" (Mr. Desmond Ryan's words); Horsley's glee, " By Celia's arbour" (both given to perfection by the London Glee and Madrigal Union, under the direction of Mr. Land); and Mr. Balfe's song, "Lovely maiden," belonging to the opera of the Rose of Castille, although generally omitted at the performance, sung by Mr. Reeves in his best style. Miss Eyles did ample justice to a beautiful song by G. A. Osborne, "The dew-drop and the rose," a composition likely to find favour equally in the drawing-room as the concert-hall. In addition to these were given - by Mr. Reeves, a new and graceful song of J. L. Hatton's, "I wander by my dear one's door each night" - Mr. Vincent Wallace's quaint and exquisite "Bellringer," capitally given by Mr. Santley (and also encored by the way) - a true "old English ditty," from Mr. Chappell's "inexhaustible selection," "Near Woodstock Town," admirably rendered by Miss Eyles (again also encored, by the way), and Bishop's well-known glee, "Blow, gentle gales." Quite a feast of English vocal music. The instrumental programme included one exception to the native names - Dussek's Sonata in B flat for pianoforte and violin (No. 1 of The Monday Popular Concert Library) - which brought the first part to a brilliant conclusion, played as it was by Messrs. Sainton and Lindsay Sloper with the consummate talent for which they are remarkable. Alfred Mellon's Quartet in G major is too seldom heard, and the satisfaction it afforded on Monday, when performed so irreproachably by Messrs. Sainton, Ries, Doyle, and Piatti, will probably induce its clever composer to resume his pen, and afford us another "taste of his quality" in similar productions. Mr. Macfarren's fine Trio in E, for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, drew forth marked applause, due no less to the beauty of the music than to the perfect manner in which it was played by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Sainton, and Piatti. The first-named gentleman also won more laurels by his performance of Sterndale Bennett's delicious sketches, "The Lake, the Millstream, and the Fountain," refreshing to hear after the fantasias and variations with which we were formerly regaled at concerts denominated "popular" - a term bearing a widely different interpretation when applied to these at St. James's Hall, which have now fairly assumed the importance so justly their due, and become as much an "institution" as the Philharmonic and Sacred Harmonic Societies themselves. Monday, the 23rd inst., will be devoted to the benefit of Mr. Sims Beeves, who has contributed in no small degree to the success of the Monday Popular Concerts by the unvarying excellence of his singing. Mr. Reeves is never so much at home as in the thoroughly good music which characterises these performances. Mrs. Reeves, Mad. Sainton-Dolby, Miss Arabella Goddard, &c, contribute their valuable services. (The Musical world, Saturday, 14 April 1860)

Monday Popular Concerts. The concert on Monday night at St. James's Hall was given in presence of a crowded and fashionable audience. The programme was selected from the works of English composers, commencing with a quartett by Mr. Alfred Mellon, for two violins, viola, and violoncello, admirably interpreted by Messrs. Sainton, Ries, Doyle, and Piatti, Mr. Mellon's quartett is a composition of great merit, and every pains was taken by the artists engaged to secure an effective performance. The execution was really admirable, and the quartett much applauded. A selection from Mr. W. S. Bennett's pianoforte works, " The Lake, Millstream, and Fountain," which are some of the most ingenious and beautiful of the author's compositions for the pianoforte solus, were performed by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. It is scarcely necessary to say that these were done full justice to by Mr. Sloper. A sonata by Pinto, for pianoforte and violin, was also very finely played by the same artiste and Mr. Sainton; also a trio by Mr. George Macfarren, for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, received full justice from the same performers and Signor Piatti. The vocal portion of this concert was sustained by Miss Eyles, the Glee and Madrigal Union, Messrs. Sims Reeves and Santley, who sang several morceaux with a large amount of applause. Mr. Santley, in Mr. Vincent Wallace's new song of "The Bell-ringer," received great praise for his reading of this new and clever composition by the composer of Lurline. Mr. Sims Reeves sang Henry Smart's pretty ballad of "Sad was the hour," and was encored; he also gave Balfe's song of "Lovely maiden, keep thy heart for me." Notwithstanding Easter attractions, the Hall was well filled, and the concert may be looked on as one of the most successful of the season. Mr. Sims Reeves has announced his benefit on Monday week. He will be assisted by his cara sops and Madame Sainton, both of whom will sing several choice morceaux on this occasion. In addition, Miss Arabella Goddard, with other renowned instrumentalists, will perform some classical chamber compositions of an interesting description. (The Era, Sunday, 15 April 1860)

ST JAMES'S HALL--For Easter Monday the directors of the Monday Popular Concerts had provided a concert suitable to the occasion, a sort of holiday concert in some respects. The well trained choir of the London and Madrigal Union, under the direction of Mr Land, gave a madrigal from Mr Macfarren's "Charles the Second;" Horsley's glee, "By Celia's arbour;" and Bishop's "Blow gentle gales," the first two being encored. Mr Sims Reeves introduced three songs, two of which, "In vain I would forget," from Mr Henry Smart's "Bertha," and "Lovely Maiden," from Mr Balfe's "Rose de Castile," he was compelled by unanimous desire to repeat. In addition to Dussek's sonata, the instrumental programme included Mr Alfred Mellon's extremely clever quartet, in G for stringed instruments (M. Sainton, Herr Ries, Mr Doyle, and Signor Piatti); Mr Macfarren's spirited and masterly trio, in E, for piano and wind instruments (Mr Lindsay Sloper, M. Sainton, and Signor Piatti), and other pieces, all of which were attentively listened to by a crowded audience. (Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, Sunday, 15 April 1860) (Also: Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, Tuesday, 17 April 1860.)

Thursday, 26 April 1860 : The Musical Society Of London's Third Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY of LONDON. The THIRD CONCERT, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, April 25, at St. James's-Hall. Programme .-First Part-Overture "The Isles of Fingal "-Mendelssohn Bartholdy ; Air, "Jours de mon Enfance" (Pre aux Clerc), Miss Augusta Thompson - Herold ; Symphony Concertante, for two pianofortes and orchestra, Mr. Charles Salaman and Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Dussek; Scena M.S., Mr. Santley - Benedict ; Overture, "Lurline " - Wallace. Second Part. - Sinfonia Eroica - Beethoven; Duo, "Di qual citta sei tu" L'Étoile du Nord', Miss Augusta Thompson and Mr. Santley - Meyerbeer ; Overture, " Gustave" - Auber. Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon. CHARLES SALAMAN, Hon. Sec. (The Times, Monday, 9 April 1860) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 21 April 1860.)

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY of LONDON. The THIRD CONCERT, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, April 25, at St. James's-Hall. Programme.-First Part-Overture "The Isles of Fingal "-Mendelssohn Bartholdy ; Air, "Jours de mon Enfance" (Pre aux Clerc), Miss Augusta Thompson - Herold ; Symphony Concertante, for two pianofortes and orchestra, Mr. Charles Salaman and Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Dussek; Scena M.S., Mr. Santley - Benedict ; Overture, "Lurline " - Wallace. Second Part. - Sinfonia Eroica - Beethoven; Duo, "Di qual citta sei tu" L'Étoile du Nord', Miss Augusta Thompson and Mr. Santley - Meyerbeer ; Overture, " Gustave" - Auber. Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon. CHARLES SALAMAN, Hon. Sec. MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS, ST. JAMES'S HALL, THIS EVENING. ENGLISH NIGHT. PROGRAMM E. PART I QUARTET, two Violins, Viola, and Violoncello - Alfred Mellon. M. Sainton, Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti SONG, "Sad was the hour," - Henry Smart. Mr. Sims Reeves. SONG, "The Dew-drop and the Rose" - G. A. Osborne. Miss Eyles. SONG, "Rough wind that moanest loud," J. W. Davison. Mr. Santley. MADRIGAL. "Maidens never go a wooing," (Charles II.) - Macfarren. SONG, "I wandered by my dear one's door each night." - J. L. Hatton. Mr. Sims Reeves. SKETCHES, "The Lake, Millstream, and Fountain." S. Bennett. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. SONATA, Violin and Pianoforte - Pinto. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and M. Sainton. GLEE, "By Celia's Arbour" - Horsley. London Glee and Madrigal Union. SONG, " Lovely maiden, keep thy heart for me" - M. W. Balfe. Mr. Sims Reeves. SONG, "The Bell Ringer" - Wallace. Mr. Santley SONG, "Near Woodstock Town" (Old English Ditty) W. Chappell. Miss Eyles GLEE, "Blow, gentle gales" - Bishop. London Glee and Madrigal Union. TRIO, Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello - Macfarren. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M. Sainton, and Signor Piatti CONDUCTOR- Mr BENEDICT. Sofa Stalls, 5s.; Balcony, 8s.; Unreserved Seats, 1s.-Tickets to be of Chappell and Co, 50, New Bond-street; Messrs. Cramer and Co., and Hammond, Regent-street; Keith, Prowse, and Co., 48, Cheapside; and at the Hall, 28 Piccadilly. MR. SIMS REEVES at the MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. St. James's-hall. THIS EVENING, April 9, on which occasion the programme will be selected from the works of English Composers. Principal Performers - Mr. Lindsey Sloper, M. Sainton, Sig. Piatti, the London Glee and Madrigal Union, under the direction of Mr. Land; Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Conductor. Mr. Benedict. Stalls. 5s.; balcony. 3s.; unreserved seats, 1s.; may be obtained at Chappell and, Co's. 50, New Bond-street; Cramer and Co's, 201. Regent-street; Hammond's (Jullien's), 214 Regent-street; Keith, Prowse and Co's., 48, Cheapside; and at the Hall, 21, Piccadilly. (The Times, Monday, 9 April 1860)

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY of LONDON. The THIRD CONCERT, THIS EVENING (WEDNESDAY), at St. James's-Hall. Programme .-First Part-Overture "The Isles of Fingal "-Mendelssohn Bartholdy ; Air, "Jours de mon Enfance" (Pre aux Clerc), Miss Augusta Thompson - Herold ; Symphony Concertante, for two pianofortes and orchestra, Mr. Charles Salaman and Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Dussek; Scena M.S., Mr. Santley - Benedict ; Overture, "Lurline " - Wallace. Second Part. - Sinfonia Eroica - Beethoven; Duo, "Di qual citta sei tu" L'Étoile du Nord', Miss Augusta Thompson and Mr. Santley - Meyerbeer ; Overture, " Gustave" - Auber. Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon. CHARLES SALAMAN, Hon. Sec. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 25 April 1860) (Also: Morning Post, Friday, 27 April 1860.)

Part I. Overture (The Isles of Fingal) Mendelssohn. Air, "Jours de mon enfance" [Prix aux Clercs), Miss Augusta Thomson Herold. Symphony Concertante in B flat, Op. 03, two pianofortes and orchestra, Mr. Charles Salaman and Mr. Lindsay Sloper Dussek. Recit., "By him betrayed air, " Thus I am doomed" (MS. Opera), Mr. Santley, J. Benedict. Overture (Lurline) Vincent Wallace. Part II. Sinfonia Eroica (No. 3), Op. 55 Beethoven. Duo, "[?]i qual città sei tu!" (L'Etoile du Nord), Miss Augusta Thomson and Mr. Santley Meyerbeer. Overture (Gustave) Auber. Conductor: Mr. Alfred Mellon. We have no desire to attempt to underrate the talents of such thorough artists and excellent professors as the two gentlemen who executed Dussek'e sonata, but, as they are both members of the council, the interrogation should not be rendered obvious-"Could not more accomplished players be found ?" and, if so, why should the subscribers have to be content with anything but a first-rate performance? Would the Philharmonic Society or Mr. Wylde have selected Messrs. Charles Salaman and Lindsay Sloper to play the piece in question ? That, perhaps, is putting the question in the correct light. Neither do we wish to say aught depreciative of Mr. Vincent Wallace's overture, which, in its place, constitutes a very brilliant and appropriate prelude. But, surely, in a high class entertainment, given by a society which pretends to deal with works of special excellence only, the introduction of the overture to Lurline was not an act of sound policy and judgment. We have not the least doubt that if either the overture to Tancredi or to the Italiana in Alfieri had been proposed in committee, it would have been scoffed at-although we need not say how superior either is to Mr. Wallace's overture. But then Rossini is not a member of the council- that makes all the difference. If the Musical Society of London continue to pursue this untoward and most unwise… (Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 26 April 1860) (Also: Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 26 April 1860.)

THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. The orchestral concerts of the Musical Society of London most certainly prove that the conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon, has one of the best- if not the best- bands in the world under his control. This assertion may seem somewhat bold, but those who have attended these splendid musical gatherings and watched the progress of the society will not hesitate to endorse the statement. Nothing is too difficult for this orchestra; the grandest instrumental oppositions are attacked with marvellous success, and so conscientious is Mr. Mellon, that he never sacrifices the composer's ideas for the sake of any showy, tricky displays. The third concert given last night at St. James's Hall was so pre-eminently successful that it is to be hoped the council will not, as on the occasion of the second concert this season, attempt an entertainment without the co-operation of their band, which is, and ever must be, the great speciality of the society. The following was the programme of Wednesday evening :-- Part I. Overture (The Isles of Fingal) F. Mendelssohn. Air, "Jours de mon enfance" (Pre aux Clercs) Herold. Symphony Concertante in B flat, Op. 63- Two Pianofortes and Orchestra J. L. Dussek (1761-1812). 1. Allegro Moderato. 2. Larghetto Sostonuto. 3. Rondo, Allegro Moderato. Recit., "By him betrayed;" Air, "Thus I am doomed" (MS. Opera) J. Benedict. Overture (Lurline) Vinc. Wallace. Part II. Sinfonia Eroica (No. 3), Op. 65 Beethoven. Duo, "Di qual citti sei tu ? " (L'Étoile du Nord) - Meyerbeer. Overture (Gustave) - Auber. Mendelssohn's beautiful overture was rendered in the most splendid manner; it was handled with a delicacy and a refinement that brought out every beauty of the work, and the result was an unanimous demand for its repetition on the part of the audience. No less remarkable was the treatment of the overture to Lurline, but despite the intrinsic merits of the composition, it is to be doubted if it was altogether a wise selection, as there are many overtures which the public have had less frequent opportunities of hearing. Beethoven's Symphony, which was the great feature of the concert, was attacked with a precision and effect rarely equalled. The magnificent second movement, "the march," was specially well executed ; but the third movement was the gem, rendered as it was with the most exquisite play of light and shade. It was received with genuine enthusiasm, and the whole work was appreciated as it deserved. The overture to Gustave was extremely well played, but, despite the request that the audience would retain their seats during its performance the hall thinned rapidly, and many lost a treat by their eagerness to reach home. Dussek's "Symphony Concertante" was played with great skill by Mr Charles Salaman, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and the orchestra but it hardly created the impression that might have been expected. The vocal portions of the concert were well received. Miss Augusta Thomson sang "Jours de mon enfance," with considerable effect, her execution of the andante being especially noticeable. Mr. Santley gave a careful and effective rendering of the scena from Mr. Benedict's MS. opera, and both artists were heard to advantage in the duet from L'Étoile du Nord. The audience, which was a numerous one, apparently enjoyed the concert to the utmost; and they greeted Mr. Mellon, upon his first appearance in the orchestra, with great applause. (The Standard, Friday, 27 April 1860)

A crowded gathering of the members of the MUSICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON gave the appearance of a superb wilderness of flowers to St. James's Hall last night. Never was seen elsewhere such a massive ground of blue and silver, and scarlet and gold drapery, figured with every possible variety of floral head-gear, as dazzled our wondering eyes as we stood in the gallery. The society is, indeed, now so full that candidates for admission have to wait with patience for vacancies. The attractions of the evening which were the superb "Eroica" symphony of Beethoven, which the master began in honour of Napoleon, the First Consul, but to which, on hearing that his idol had assumed the purple, he added a funeral march. The band, admirably directed by Mr. Mellon, and selected from the first ranks of the profession, played the symphony, as they should, religiously. We need say no more. An infinitely colourless "Symphony concertante" for two grand pianofortes and full band, by Dussek, a properly half-forgotten master, whom it is intended by some person or persons well known, for purpose unknown, to bring into fashion, was very cleverly played by Mr. Charles Salaman and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, but produced an effect of dulness which was deepened in spite of Mr. Santley's splendid singing from a MS. recitative and air by M. Benedict. The Mendelssohn overture, "The Isles of Fingal," was so superbly played and found such favour with the company that, in compliance with the general demand, it was repeated. The "Lureline " overture, also, by way of compliment to the English school, was introduced, and was an exceeding relief at the close of the first part, following as it did the two toughest morsels in the programme. Miss Augusta Thomson, a Scottish vocalist, who has gathered musical laurels in one or two continental cities and at Buckingham Palace, was the only lady-vocalist of the evening. She has a pure and well-trained organ of wide compass, if not of much power; and was well suited by Auber's song, " ours de mon Enfance" (from the Pré aux Clercs), and a duo with Mr. Santley from Meyerbeer's "L'Étoile du Nord." (Leader and Saturday analyst, Jan. 7-June 30, 1860, Saturday, 28 April 1860)

MUSICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. The third concert was given on Wednesday, and was alike characterised by excellence and variety, as the following selection will show. Part I. Overture, (The Isles of Fingal) - Mendelssohn. Air, "Jours de mon enfance," (Pre- aux Clercs) - Herold. Symphony Concertante in B flat, Op. 68, two Pianofortes and Orchestra, Dussek. Overture, (Lurline) Vincent Wallace Part II. Sinfonia Eroica (No. 3), Op. 55 -Beethoven. Duo "Di qual citta seitu?" (L'Étoile du Nord) -Meyerbeer. Overture, (Gustave) - Auber. Conductor-Mr. Alfred Mellon. The features of the performance were the Symphony and Mendelssohn's overture-neither of which we ever heard executed with grander effect. The overture, although holding by no means the enviable position of the first piece in the programme, was encored in a tumult of applause, and repeated with increased effect. Mr. Wallace's brilliant and dramatic orchestral prelude to Lurline, too, was played with astonishing power and precision. Not so the overture to Auber's opera, in which the first movement was taken too quick, and the last too slow - innovations which, in both instances, were disastrous to the effect intended by the composer. The Symphony Concertante of Dussek - too rarely heard in public - was acceptable on all accounts. The whole work is interesting; but the finale is an inspiration. Messrs. Charles Salaman and Lindsay Sloper were the pianists, and vied with each other and with the orchestra in zeal and energy. The vocal music was excellent. Miss Augusta Thomson sang the very difficult air, from Harold's opera, with great brilliancy; Mr. Santley gave a bold and vigorous reading of the masterly scena from Benedict's unpublished opera; and both artists gave the utmost capital effect to the admirable duet from Meyerbeer's Étoile du Nord. The fourth concert is announced for the 9th of May, when Mr. G. A. Macfarren's new cantata, Christmas, will be given. (The Musical world, Saturday, 28 April 1860)

The Musical Society of London gave their third concert on Wednesday, the principal features in the performance being Mendelssohn's overture, The Isles of Fingal, and Beethoven's Sinfonia Eroica (No. 3); Op. 55. Messrs. Charles Salaman and Lindsay Sloper were the pianists, and Miss Augusta Thomson and Mr. Santley the vocalists. Mr. Alfred Mellon conducted. (Hereford Journal, Wednesday, 2 May 1860)

Wednesday, 2 May 1860 : Mr. Arthur Chappell's The Seventeenth of the Monday Concerts at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

The seventeenth of the MONDAY CONCERTS at St. James's Hall was notable for the playing by Mr. Benedict in Mozart's fantasia in C minor, and for Mr. Sims Reeves' superb singing in Beethoven's "Beauteous Daughter of the Starry Race," and "Adelaida." For the latter treat we were indebted to a delay in the appearance of another popular artist, whom, on account of the delight we so experienced, we heartily pardoned for his temporary absence. The Concert, on Monday, bids fair to be the most truly "popular" of the season. The whole of the compositions to be played or sung being by English masters. Bishop, Macfarren, Mellon, Wallace, Osborne, Barnett, T. W. Davison, are among the latter; and the artists named, are Mr. Sims Reeves, the London Glee and Madrigal Union, Mr. Santley, for vocalists ; with Sainton Rees, Doyle, Piatti, and Lindsay Sloper, as instrumentalists. (Leader and Saturday analyst, Jan. 7-June 30, 1860, Saturday, 7 April 1860)

Wednesday, 23 May 1860 : Madame Rieder's Private Matinée Musicale at Campden-House, Kensington (By Permission Of W. F. Wolley, Esq.).

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his CONCERT will take place on Saturday morning, June 23, at the St. James's-hall. Further particulars will be duly announced. (The Times, Thursday, 26 April 1860) (Also: The Times, Tuesday, 1 May 1860; The Times, Wednesday, 2 May 1860; The Times, Saturday, 5 May 1860; The Times, Tuesday, 8 May 1860; The Times, Saturday, 12 May 1860.)

MADAME RIEDER's private MATINEE MUSICALE will take place at Campden-house, Kensington (by kind permission of W. F. Wolley, Esq.) on Wednesday, May23, at half-past two. Artists:- Miss Augusta Thomson, Madame Rieder, and Miss Lascelles; Signor Oliva, and Mons. de Fontanier. Instrumentalists:- Mdlle. Fanny Rubini, Herr Becker, Mons. Paque. and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Conductors Herr Ganz, Herr Lehmeyer, and Mr. W. Cusins. In the second part Masee's operetta, Les nocces de Jeannette will be performed. Jeannette, Madame Rieder; Jean Mons. de Fontanier; Flute obligato, Mr. Pratten. Conductor, Mr. Lauber. Single tickets, one guinea; Family tickets, for three, two guineas; to be had of Messrs. Leader and Cock, 63, New Bond-street, Schott and Co., No. 159 Regent-street; and of Madame Rieder, 24, Manchester-street, W. (The Times, Saturday, 12 May 1860)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his CONCERT will take place on Saturday Morning, June 23, at the St. James's Hall. Further particulars will be duly announced. (The Critic, Saturday, 12 May 1860)

MADAME RIEDER'S CONCERT. The concert of Madame Rieder, given on Wednesday last, by permission of Mr. Wolley, at Campden House, Kensington, was a somewhat original one, including, as it did, an entire opera, or rather operetta, accompanied throughout on the pianoforte, with flute obbligato, the overture being executed by a so-called "quartet-band" and piano, instead of a full orchestra. The work thus presented in a decidedly "questionable form" was no other than Victor Masses "Les Noces de Jeannette, " a vivacious and pleasant trifle, which, we believe, has enjoyed considerable success in Paris, and is promised for performance at one of our great Italian opera-houses. On this occasion Madame Rieder, hitherto known in this country only as a concert-singer, took to the sock and buskin rather unexpectedly, but by no means awkwardly ; for, whilst her vocalisation was all that brilliant fluency and an elegant taste could make it, she exhibited, with easy grace, a rare amount of histrionic ability. We know not whether Madame Rieder is accustomed to the stage, but she certainly appeared to be so, and the hearty applause she elicited showed that her efforts to please were justly appreciated. In "Les Noces de Jeannette," played, be it understood, in costume, and with all the accessories of scenic representation that could reasonably be looked for in a little private theatre, Madame Rieder was efficiently supported by M. de Fontanin, together with an anonymous gentleman, and a youth set down in the programme as Master Henry. The miscellaneous portion of the entertainment took place in the spacious drawing-rooms of Campden House. The most notable things here were a very fine performance of Hummel's admirable trio in E flat, for piano, violin, and violoncello, by those consummate artists, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M. Paque, and Herr Becker ; Mercadante's "II Sogno," beautifully sung by Miss Lascelles, and worthily accompanied on the violoncello by M. Paque ; a solo of Paganini's, played with extraordinary skill and brilliancy by Herr Becker ; Verdi's quartet, "Un di se ben rammentomi," capitally sung by Miss Augusta Thomson, Miss Lascelles, Signor Oliva, and M. de Fontanin, and Madame Rieder's charming execution of Mozart's "Dove sono." The concert was very well attended, and the company belonged, for the most part, to the fashionable world. (Morning Post, Friday, 25 May 1860)

Madame Rieder's Grand Matinée Musicale. A most fashionable audience assembled on Wednesday last at Campden House, Kensington, by the kind permission of W. F. Wooley, Esq., at this artiste's matinée. The vocalists were Miss Augusta Thompson, Miss Lascelles, and the beneficiaire, with Signor Oliva and M. de Fontanier; and Mdlle. Fanny Rubini and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, pianists; Mr. Becker, violinist ; Mr. S. Pratten, flutist; and Mr. Paque, the violoncellist. After an interesting programme, commencing with Hummel's trio in E flat, played most exquisitely by Messrs. Sloper, Becker, and Paque, Madame Rieder gave Mozart's "Dove Sono " most expressively, after which followed several morceaux, vocal and instrumental, executed by the above artistes, the first part ending with the celebrated quartet from Rigoletto, faithfully interpreted by Miss A. Thompson, Miss Lascelles, Signor Oliva, and M. de Fontanier, which received most merited applause. The second part of the matinée consisted of the music of Victor Masse's operetta, in one act, entitled Les Noces de Jeannette, acted and sung in the elegant little theatre of Campden House. The music of Jeannette was sung by Madame Rieder, that of Jean by M. de Fontanier. It pleased excessively, the music being original and full of character. It is now preparing to be produced at the Royal Italian Opera, as one of the novelties promised by Mr. Gye, and to be sung by Madame Miolan-Carvalho and Signor George Ronconi. Madame Rieder interpreted the music most artistically, and in a leading song, with a flute accompaniment obligato, played by Mr. S. Pratten, created quite an impression. Mr. Lauber accompanied the operetta most artistically on the pianoforte, assisted with a flute and quartet accompaniment. (The Era, Sunday, 27 May 1860)

MADAME RIEDER'S CONCERT. This lady, whose appearance in London has created so favourable an impression among musical circles, gave a matinée musicale at Campden House, Kensington, last week. The audience was of a particularly distingué character. and by its numbers testified how much her singing is appreciated. The artistes engaged for the occasion were Miss Augusta Thomson and Miss Lascelles ; Signor Oliva and M. de Fontanier: Madlle. Fanny Rubine, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. S. Pratten. Herr Becker and M. Paque assisted as soloists. A happy feature in the programme was its variety. The first part opened with a trio in E flat (Hummel), brilliantly executed by Mr. L. Sloper, Herr Becker, and M. Paque. Madame Rieder succeeded with Mozart's air "Dove sono," which she sang with delightful finish, fairly earning the plaudits of her listeners. Madlle. Fanny Rubine's pianoforte solo "La Berceuse" with the valse, was altogether too fast and wanted taste; in other respects her execution proved her a perfect master of the instrument. Signor Oliva did well to revive Pacini's air " Ah! giusta pena io colsi." which suits his voice remarkably. Miss A. Thomson in "Caro nome " maintained her prestige as a scientific singer; her performance, however, was cold and wanted life. Of Herr Becker it is needless to say that his execution was everything that could be wished for, although we should have preferred a less hackneyed subject than that which he gave. At the termination of the first part, the audience removed to the miniature theatre attached to the house, where Victor Marse's amusing operette "Les Noces de Jeannette " was performed, Madame Rieder and M. De Fontanier sustaining the principal parts. Flute obligato, Mr. Sidney Pratten. The whole went off with great éclat, and proved Madame Rieder as clever a caterer as she is a singer for the amusement of her admirers. (The Literary gazette : A weekly journal of literature, science, and the fine arts, Saturday, 2 June 1860)

Mad. Rieder's Matinée (May 28), at Campden House, Kensington, was remarkable for the second part being devoted to the performance of M. Victor Masse's one-act operetta, Les Noces da Jeannette, the characters of Jeannette and Jean being sustained by Mad. Rieder and M. de Fontanier. The representation took place in the handsome little theatre belonging to Mr. Wolley's splendid mansion, which was crowded with a brilliant assemblage of rank and fashion. Mad. Rieder's facile execution and neat style are well suited to M. Victor Masse's music, which, if trifling, is pleasing. In the first or miscellaneous part, in addition to the beneficiaire and M. de Fontanier, Miss Augusta Thompson, Miss Lascelles, and Signor Oliva sang; and Mlle. Fanny Rubini and Mr. Lindsay Sloper (pianists), Herr Becker (violin), Mr. Sidney Pratten (flute), and M. Paque (violoncello), performed on their several instruments. The conductors numbered Herr Wilhelm Ganz, M. Lauben, Herr S. Leymeyer, and Mr. W. G. Cusins. (The Musical world, Saturday, 9 June 1860)

Monday, 4 June 1860 : Mr. Harold Thomas's Matinée Musicale at Collard's New Pianoforte Saloon, 16, Lower Grosvenor-Street.

MR. HAROLD THOMAS'S MATINEE MUSICALE, on MONDAY next, June 4, ( 3 o'clock), by kind permission, at Collard's New Pianoforte Saloon, 16, Lower Grosvenor-street. Artists - Miss Augusta Thompson, Miss Poole, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Mr. Santley, Messrs. H. and R. Blagrove, Mr. Lazarus, Signor Pezze, Professor Sterndale Bennett (Mus. Doc.), Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, W. G. Cusins, and Harold Thomas. - Tickets half-a-guinea each; family tickets (to admit three) one guinea, at the music warehouses, and of Mr. Harold Thomas, 37, Maddox-street, Bond-street, W. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 19 May 1860) (Also: The Times, Friday, 25 May 1860; The Athenaeum, Saturday, 26 May 1860; Daily News, Thursday, 31 May 1860; The Times, Thursday, 31 May 1860.)

MR HAROLD THOMAS'S Matinée Musicale, on Monday, June 4th, will take place at Collard's New Pianoforte and Concert Rooms, 16, Lower Grosvenor-street, W., commencing at 7 o'clock. Artists: Miss Augusta Thomson, Miss Poole, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Mr. Santley, Messrs. Henry and Richard Blagrove, Signor Puzzi, Mr. Lazarus, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. W. G. Cusins, and Mr. Harold Thomas. Professor Sterndale Bennett has kindly consented to accompany a selection from his Cantata, "The May-Queen," Tickets, half-a-guinea each; or Family tickets (to admit three), one guinea; at the music warehouses, and of Mr. Harold Thomas, 87, Maddox-street, W. (The Musical world, Saturday, 19 May 1860)

MR HAROLD THOMAS'S Matinée Musicale, on Monday, June 4th, will take place at Collard'a New Pianoforte and Concert Rooms, 16, Lower Grosvenor-street, W., commencing at 7 o'clock. Artists: Miss Augusta Thomson, Miss Poole, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Mr. Santley, Messrs. Henry and Richard Blagrove, Signor Puzzi, Mr. Lazarus, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. W. G. Cusins, and Mr. Harold Thomas. Professor Sterndale Bennett has kindly consented to accompany a selection from his Cantata, "The May-Queen," Tickets, half-a-guinea each; or Family tickets (to admit three), one guinea; at the music warehouses, and of Mr. Harold Thomas, 87, Maddox-street, W. (The Musical World, Saturday, 19 May 1860) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 26 May 1860.)

MR. HAROLD THOMAS'S MATINEE MUSICALE, on MONDAY next, June 4, at three o'clock, by kind permission, at Collard's New Pianoforte Saloon, 16, Lower Grosvenor-street. Artists - Miss Augusta Thompson, Miss Poole, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Mr. Santley, Messrs. H. and R. Blagrove, Mr. Lazarus, Signor Pezze, Professor Sterndale Bennett (Mus. Doc.), Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, W. G. Cusins, and Harold Thomas. - Tickets half-a-guinea each; family tickets (to admit three) one guinea, at the music warehouses, and of Mr. Harold Thomas, 37, Maddox-street, Bond-street, W. (Morning Post, Thursday, 31 May 1860)

MR. HAROLD THOMAS'S MATINEE MUSICALE, THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 4, at 3 o'clock, (by kind permission), at Collard's New Pianoforte Saloon, 16, Lower Grosvenor-street. Artists - Miss Augusta Thompson, Miss Poole, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Mr. Santley, Messrs. H. and R. Blagrove, Mr. Lazarus, Signor Pezze, Professor Sterndale Bennett (Mus. Doc.), Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, W. G. Cusins, and Harold Thomas. - Tickets half-a-guinea each; family tickets (to admit three) one guinea, at the music warehouses, and of Mr. Harold Thomas, 37, Maddox-street, Bond-street, W. (The Times, Monday, 4 June 1860)

The Matinée of Mr. Harold Thomas, the Pianist, on Monday, at Collard's pianoforte and concert-rooms, Grosvenor Street, calls for notice, as presenting in almost every respect an unexceptionable programme. The special pieces were Beethoven's quartet in E flat for pianoforte, violin, viola, and violoncello (an arrangement of the quintet with wind instruments, Op. 16), and Mendelssohn's trio in D minor (Op. 49) for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, executed by Messrs. Harold Thomas, H. Blagrove, R. Blagrove, and Signor Pezze. Mr. Thomas also played several solo pieces of his own composition, and, with Signor Pezze, the "Moonlight scene " from M. Gounod's Nonne Sanglante, transcribed for pianoforte and violoncello. Miss Augusta Thomson, Miss Poole, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, and Mr. Santley were the singers. A selection was given from Professor Bennett's May Queen, accompanied on the pianoforte by the composer, and comprising - song " O meadow clad in early green," sung by Mr. Wilbye Cooper; song, " "Tis jolly to hunt," by Mr. Santley; and trio, "The hawthorn in the glade," by Miss Poole, Messrs. Wilbye Cooper and Santley. Praise may be awarded to Mr. Thomas's song to Tennyson's words, "Wind of the western sea," which was charmingly given by Miss Poole. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. W. G. Cusins were the conductors. (The Musical World, Saturday, 9 June 1860) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 9 June 1860.)

Mr. Harold Thomas's Matinée. This artiste gave a most interesting and unexceptionable selection of music at his matinée on Monday week, at Messrs. Collard' Pianoforte-rooms, Grosvenor-street, which was most fashionably attended. Mr. H. Thomas is a pianist of first-rate ability. Besides several pieces of his own composition, played to perfection, he, in conjunction with Signor Pezze, gave the Moonlight Scene from Gounod's Bleeding Nun, transcribed for violoncello and pianoforte; Mendelssohn's trio in D minor op. 49, for pianoforte, violins, and violoncello, and Beethoven's quartett in E flat, for pianoforte, violin, viola, and violoncello (an arrangement of the quintett op. 16 for wind instruments), all excellently performed by Messrs. Harold Thomas, Henry Blagrove, Richard Blagrove, and Signor Pezze. In the vocal department Mr. Thomas was assisted by Miss Poole, Miss Augusta Thompson; Mr. Wilbye Cooper, and Mr. Santley, who performed a selection from Professor Bennett's May Queen, accompanied on the pianoforte by the composer. A very charming song by Mr. Thomas, the words written by Tennyson, "Wind of the Western Sea," was charmingly given by Miss Poole, and received great applause. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. W. G. Cusins accompanied the vocal music. (The Era, Sunday, 17 June 1860)

Thursday, 14 June 1860 : Morning Concert, in Aid of the Funds of the London Home, Notting Hill at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

A Morning Concert, in aid of the funds of the London Home, Notting Hill, was given at St. James's Hall, on Thursday, and attracted a large assembly. The following artistes assisted gratuitously:- Mad. Catherine Hayes, Miss Parepa, Mad. Lemmens Sherrington, Miss Stabbach, Mad. Sainton-Dolby, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Mr. Santley, and the London Glee and Madrigal Union, vocalists; Miss Arabella Goddard, M. Sainton, and Master Drew Dean, instrumentalists. The first part was conducted by Herr Wilhelm Ganz; the second by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (The Musical world, Saturday, 16 June 1860)

MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY'S EVENING CONCERT One of the most attractive concerts of the present season was given last (Friday) evening, at St. James's Hall, by Mdme. Sainton-Dolby, at which both the artistes and the selection of music were of the most distinguished and popular character. It is enough to intimate that the vocalists consisted of Mdmes. Catherine Hayes, Lemmens-Sherrington, Sainton-Dolby, and Miss Marian Moss; Sig. Belletti, and Mr. Santley ; and the instrumentalists, of Mrs. J. W. Davison-who still persists in appearing in public under her former name Miss Arabella Goddard - Signor Piatti, and M. Sainton; whilst the conductors were Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, and J. L. Hatton. With such accumulation of talent the most fastidious could not fail be satisfied. Amongst so much that was excellent, the portions of the concert contributed by Mdme. Sainton-Dolby herself, and her talented husband, Sainton, were by no means the least, inasmuch as the singing of the former, and the violin playing of the latter, left nothing to be desired. Universally respected and esteemed, as are both M. and Mdme. Sainton, it was but to be anticipated that St. James's Hall would crowded in every nook and corner. The audience one of the largest and most enthusiastic that has graced any concert of the season-showed |that they were resolved to give proof of their appreciation of the scheme which had been provided for their entertainment by the most rapturous applause. Mr. Sims Reeves was to have appeared; but that gentleman's health .never, unhappily, being certain for twenty-four hours together, he was incapacitated from rendering his promised services. Mr. Santley, however, so kindly and efficiently supplied his place, that his absence that his absence was scarcely remarked. A second concert will be given by Mdme. Sainton-Dolby this morning. (Bell's Weekly Messenger, Saturday, 16 June 1860)

Saturday, 16 June 1860 : Madame Sainton-Dolby's Annual Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

ST. JAMES'S HALL. Madame SAINTON-DOLBY will give her TWO ANNUAL CONCERTS at the above Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING, June 15, and on SATURDAY MORNING, June 16. Vocalists- Madlle. Catherine Hayes, Madlle. Parepa, Madlle. Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Marian Mobs, and Madame Sainton-Dolby, Signor Belart (by the kind permission of E. T. Smith, Esq.), Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists - pianoforte, Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Charles Hallé ; violin, M. Sainton ; violoncello, M. Paque and Signor Piatti. Conductors- Herr Meyer Lutz, Mr. W. G. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; gallery and orchestra, 1s., may be obtained at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street ; Cramer and Co.'s., 201, Regent-street ; Hammond's, 214, Regent-street ; Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, 48, Cheapside ; and at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 6 June 1860)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. Madame SAINTON-DOLBY will give her TWO ANNUAL CONCERTS at the above Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING, June 15, and on SATURDAY MORNING, June 16. Vocalists- Madlle. Catherine Hayes, Madlle. Parepa, Madlle. Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Marian Moss, and Madame Sainton-Dolby, Signor Belart (by the kind permission of E. T. Smith, Esq.), Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists - pianoforte, Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Charles Hallé ; violin, M. Sainton ; violoncello, M. Paque and Signor Piatti. Conductors- Herr Meyer Lutz, Mr. W. G. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; gallery and orchestra, 1s., may be obtained at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street ; Cramer and Co.'s., 201, Regent-street ; Hammond's, 214, Regent-street ; Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, 48, Cheapside ; and at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly. (Morning Post, Saturday, 9 June 1860)

MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY will give her TWO ANNUAL CONCERTS at St. James's Hall, on Friday evening, June 15 and on Saturday morning, June 16. Vocalists: Mad. Catharine Hayes, Mlle. Parepa and Mad. Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Marian Moss, and Mad. Sainton-Dolby; Signor Belart (by the kind permission of E. T. Smith, Esq.), Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, Mr. Montgomery, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists - Pianoforte: Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Charles Hallé; Violin, M. Sainton; Violoncello, M. Paque and Signor Piatti. Conductors. Herr Meyer Lutz, Mr. W. G. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa Stalls, 10s. 6d.; Balcony, 6s.; Area, 3s.; Gallery and Orchestra, 1s., may be obtained at Chappell and Co.'s, 50 New Bond Street; Cramer & Co.'s, 201, Regent Street; Hammond's, 214 Regent Street; Keith, Prowse, & Co.'s, 48 Cheapside, and at the Hall, 28 Piccadilly. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 9 June 1860) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 9 June 1860.)

Madame SAINTON-DOLBY will give her TWO ANNUAL CONCERTS at St James's Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING, June 15, and on SATURDAY MORNING, June 16. Vocalists- Madlle. Catherine Hayes, Madlle. Parepa, Madlle. Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Moreau Moss, and Madame Sainton-Dolby, Signor Belart (by the kind permission of E. T. Smith, Esq.), Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists - pianoforte, Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Charles Hallé ; violin, M. Sainton ; violoncello, M. Paque and Signor Piatti. Conductors- Herr Meyer Lutz, Mr. W. G. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; gallery and orchestra, 1s., may be obtained at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street ; Cramer and Co.'s., 201, Regent-street ; Hammond's, 214, Regent-street ; Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, 48, Cheapside ; and at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 9 June 1860)

Madame SAINTON DOLBY has the honour to announce that her TWO ANNUAL CONCERTS will take place at ST. JAMES'S HALL, on FRIDAY EVENING, June 15, to commence at Eight o'clock, and SATURDAY MORNING, June 16, to commence at Half-past Two o'clock. Vocalists- Madlle. Catherine Hayes, Madlle. Parepa, Madlle. Lemmens-Sherrington, and Madame Sainton-Dolby, Signor Belart (by the kind permission of E. T. Smith, Esq.), Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists - pianoforte, Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Charles Hallé ; violin, M. Sainton ; violoncello, M. Paque and Signor Piatti. Conductors- Herr Meyer Lutz, Mr. W. G. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; gallery and orchestra, 1s., may be obtained at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street ; Cramer and Co.'s., 201, Regent-street ; Hammond's, 214, Regent-street ; Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, 48, Cheapside ; and at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly, and of Madame Sainton Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square. (The Standard, Monday, 11 June 1860) (Also: The Standard, Tuesday, 12 June 1860; London Evening Standard, Friday, 15 June 1860; Morning Post, Thursday, 14 June 1860; Morning Post, Tuesday, 12 June 1860; Morning Post, Wednesday, 13 June 1860.)

Madame SAINTON DOLBY has the honour to announce that her TWO ANNUAL CONCERTS will take place at ST. JAMES'S HALL, THIS EVENING (FRIDAY), June 15, to commence at Eight o'clock, and To-morrow MORNING (SATURDAY), June 16, to commence at Half-past Two o'clock. Vocalists- Madlle. Catherine Hayes, Madlle. Parepa, Madlle. Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Marian Mobs, and Madame Sainton-Dolby, Signor Belart (by the kind permission of E. T. Smith, Esq.), Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists - pianoforte, Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Charles Hallé ; violin, M. Sainton ; violoncello, M. Paque and Signor Piatti. Conductors- Herr Meyer Lutz, Mr. W. G. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; gallery and orchestra, 1s., may be obtained at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street ; Cramer and Co.'s., 201, Regent-street ; Hammond's, 214, Regent-street ; Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, 48, Cheapside ; and at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly, and of Madame Sainton Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square. (Morning Post, Friday, 15 June 1860)

THIS DAY.- Madame SAINTON-DOLBY has the honour to announce that her ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the St. James's Hall, THIS MORNING to commence at half-past two o'clock. Vocalists- Madlle. Parepa, Madame Rieder, and Madame Sainton-Dolby, Signor Belart (by permission of E T. Smith, Esq.), Signor Belletti, Mr. Montgomery, and Mr. Santley. Instrumentalists-Violin, Mons. Sainton ; violoncello, Mons. Paque ; pianoforte, Mr. Charles Hallé. Conductors- Herr Meyer Lutz, Mr. W. G. Cusins, Mr. J. L. Hatton, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. PROGRAMME. Part I. Trio in D minor, Mr. Charles Hallé, M. Sainton, and M. Paque - Mendelssohn. Aria, "Di provenza il mar" (Traviata), Mr. Montgomery - Verdi. Aria, " Per pieta non ricercato," Madame Sainton-Dolby - Mozart. Sonata in A flat, op. 26, Mr. Charles Hallé - Beethoven. Aria, "La Biondina in gondoletta," Madlle. Parepa - Paer . Aria, " S'elle ognor," Signor Belart. Recit. ed Aria, "Che faro senza, Euridice" (Orfeo), Madame Sainton-Dolby - Gluck. Quartet, Solo, M. Sainton, Herr Ries, Mr. Doyle, and M Paque - Mayseder. Part II. Solo, Piano-forte Mr. Charles Hallé" Nocturne " - Chopin. "Lieder ohne Worte" - Mendelssohn. Song, "It was fifty years ago," Madame Sainton-Dolby - Hatton. Variations, "Carnaval de Venise," Madame Rieder - Paganini. Song, "The Bell-ringer," Mr. Santley - W. V. Wallace. Fantasia, Violoncello, "La Favorita," M. Paque - Paque. Aria, " M'appari" (Marta), Signor Belart - Flotow. Ballad, "The Skipper and his Boy," Madame Sainton-Dolby - V. Gabriel. Quartet (Marta), Mesdames Rieder and Sainton-Dolby, Signor Belart, and Mr. Santley - Flotow. Conductors- Herr Meyer Lutz and Mr. W. G. Cusins. Stalls, 10s. 6d. ; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s. ; may be secured at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street ; Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s 201, Regent-street ; Hammond's, Regent-street ; Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, 48. Cheapside; at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly ; and of Madame Sainton-Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square. (Morning Post, Saturday, 16 June 1860) (Also: Morning Advertiser, Saturday, 16 June 1860.)

Friday evening and Saturday morning at St. James might have been expected from the popularity of the accomplished very large. The most known musical artists and the provided on both were admirably and the public manifested their appreciation of the entertainments by hearty and genuine The most noticeable of concert were Madame delivery of Mercadante's Ah in which her fine voice and splendid execution told to the utmost advantage Virginia ballad The Skipper and his usual was is becoming as popular as The Three It was fifty years ago and Claribel The last given as they were with the utmost expressly created so great an effect that they were one and all Madame Catherine in Virginia She was encored and who appeared instead of fortunately too ill most deservedly applauded in Sims who was called on to fulfil his was Love from and Hoell romance from Madame Lemmens Sherrington was called upon to repeat the Shadow song from the lastnamed and she was heard to the utmost advantage in the trio from II Watriaumio in conjunction with Mesdames Hayes and Signor Belletti contributed il mio which she sang in which he sang in capital with joined in a duet from Ituroi Chiara it Miss Marian Mars was highly successful in BOM softly her execution of which exhibited most takeable signs of improvement on the part of this young The instrumental portions of the concert were entrusted to Miss Arabella Miss Goddard and Signor Sainton and it need hardly be observed that those accomplished artistes did full justice to and played in the most splendid manner Dussek's Sonata in B flat for piano and the former gave Benedict's Where the bee with all her wellknown while the latter executed in magnificent style a violin fantasia of his own on airs from La Figlia dil whose thoroughly musicianlike execution is always gained considerable applause by his splendid violoncello On Saturday morning two or three pieces included in Fridays programme were but the concert generally differed materially from that of the day With live exceptions the artists engaged were not the as will be seen when it is said that amongst those who assisted were Madame Signor Charles Herr and Mdlle and Per pieta non all of which were most skilfully Signor Belart was encored in Sella which he gave with great purity of and was much applauded in the air from Madame Reider was recalled after her brilliant execution of the Carnival de Venice and Montgomery gave a careful reading of Di Santley created the usual impression by his rendering of Vincent Wallace's The instrumental portions embraced Chopin's and a selection from Mendelssohn's Lieder ohne played with the utmost skill by Charles Hallé Mendelssohn's trio in D admirably executed by Charles and Paque a violon cello fantasia on airs from La capitally rendered by the last named and a stringed quartet played by Herr and The conductors of these highly successful concerts were Herr Meyer and Lindsay Sloper… (Evening Herald, Monday, 18 June 1860)

Mrs. Sainton's concert. This favourite concert singer, and pet of the public for the last twenty years, gave her two annual concerts (morning and evening) at St. James's Hall, on Friday and Saturday last, both of which were attended by a most fashionable and select audience. The beneficiaire gave, in her usual style, "The Skipper and his Boy," encored, Mercadante's " Ah S'estinto," " It was fifty years ago," and "Janet's choice." She was assisted by Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Madame C. Hayes, Miss Marian Moss; Messrs. Santley and Belletti, who sang several of the popular morceaux of the day. Mr. Santley gave Vincent Wallace's charming ballad of "A Father's love," from Lurline, and The Romance from Dinorah, in place of Mr. Sims Reeves, who was unable to attend from illness. Mrs. J. W. Davison performed, on the pianoforte, a fantasia, by Benedict, " Where the bee sucks," which was remarkable for its finished style. It was much applauded. Signor Belletti and Mr. Santley sang a famous duet by Ricci, and was encored. Mr. Sainton performed his popular solo on airs from La Figlia, and, with Mr. Piatti, a duet for violin and violoncello from William Tell. Both artistes were immensely applauded. Messrs. J. L. Hatton and Lindsay Sloper were the accompanyists on the pianoforte. (The Era, Sunday, 24 June 1860)

Monday, 18 June 1860 : Mr. Howard Glover's Grand Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR. HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St James's Hall on Thursday, June 18, commencing at Two o clock, on which occasion Mr Sims Reeves will sing Mr. Howard Glover s cantata of "Tam O' Shanter" for the first time in London, and the following universally celebrated artistes will appear:-Mdme. Borghi-Mamo, Mdme. Faure Mdme Goldberg-Strossi, Mdme. Rudersdorff, Mdme. Sainton-Dolby, Miss Lascelles. Miss Stabbach, Miss Theresa Jefferys, Miss Palmer. Mdme Lemmens Sherrington. Miss Parepa, Mdme Weiss. Miss Eliza Horder and Mdme Catherine Hayes, Signor Belletti. M. Depret. M Jules Lefort, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. Weiss. Violin, Herr Molique and Mr Sainton, pianoforte, Herr Leopold de Meyer and Miss Arabella Goddard; harmonium, Herr Engel. Conductors Mr Benedict. Mr. Howard Glover. Mr Randegger, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa Stalls, 7s.; Reserved Seats, 5s.; Balcony, 3s To be had of Messrs. Chappell, 50, New Bond street; and of Mr. Howard Glover, at 28, Alfred place, Bedford square. Further particulars will be duly announced. (The Times, Wednesday, 6 June 1860) (Also: Illustrated Times, Saturday, 9 June 1860; The Times, Monday, 11 June 1860.)

THE GREAT CONCERT of the SEASON. All the Best Artists will appear at Mr. HOWARD GLOVER'S MORNING CONCERT, on THURSDAY, June 28, at the St. James's Hall. Vocalists: Mesdames Borghi-Mamo, Faure, Goldberg-Strossi, and Rudersdorff; Mesdames Sainton-Dolby, Lascelles, Stabbach, Theresa Jeffreys, Palmer, Lemmens-Sherrington, Horder, Weiss, and Catherine Hayes; MM. Belletti, Depret, Jules Lefort, Lewis Thomas, and Mr. Weiss. Mr. Sims Reeves will sing Howard Glover's cantata, " Tam O'Shanter." Violin, MM. Molique and Sainton. Pianoforte, Miss Arabella Goddard and M. Leopold de Meyer. Harmonium, Herr Engel. Conductors, MM. Benedict, Howard Glover, Cusins, Randegger, and Lindsay Sloper. - Sofa stalls, 7s.; reserved seats, 5s.; balcony, 3s. (Morning Post, Monday, 11 June 1860)

HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take at ST JAMES'S HALL on THURSDAY, June 28, commencing Two o Clock, on which occasion Mr. Sims Reeves will sing Mr. Howard Glover's Cantata of Tam Shanter for the first time in London; and the following universally-celebrated Artistes will appear: Mdme Borghi-Mamo, Mdme Faure, Mdme. Goldberg-Strossi, Mdme. Rudersdorff, Mdme. Sainton-Dolby. Miss Lascelles, ML-a Miss Theresa Jeffreys, Miss Palmer, Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington. Miss Parepa, Mdme. Weiss, Miss Eliza Horden, and Mdme. Catherine Hayes; Signor Belletti, M Depret, M, Jules Lefort, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. Weiss. Violin. Herr Molique and M Sainton; Pianoforte, Herr Leopold Meyer and Miss Arabella Goddard; Harmonium, Herr Engel Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Randegger, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa Stalls, 7s ; Reserved 5s.; Balcony, 3s. To be had of Messrs. Chappell and Co, 50. New Bond-street ; and of Mr. Howard, 28, Alfred place, Bedford-square. Further particulars will be duly announced. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 16 June 1860) (Also: Morning Advertiser, Monday, 25 June 1860; Morning Advertiser, Wednesday, 27 June 1860.)

GREAT ATTRACTION. -Mr. HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at the St. James's Hall, on THURSDAY, June 28. commencing at half-past one o'clock, on which occasion Sir. Sims Reeves will sing Mr. Howard Glover's Cantata of "Tam o'Shanter" for the first time in London, and the following universally celebrated artistes will appear:- Madame Borghi-Mamo, Miss Louisa Pyne, Madame Faure, Madlle. Artôt, Madame Goldberg Strossi, Madame Rudersdorff, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Madlle. Louise Kapp Young, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach. Miss Theresa Jefferys. Miss Palmer, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Parepa, Madame Weiss, Miss Eliza Horder, and Madame Catherine Hayes ; Signor Belletti, Herr Joseph Herrmanns, M. Perren, Mr. Morgan, M. Depret, M. Jules Lefort, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. Weiss. Violin, Herr Molique and M. Sainton : pianoforte, Herr Leopold de Meyer and Miss Arabella Goddard : harmonium, Herr Engel. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Cusins, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Randegger, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Sofa Stalls, 7s. ; Reserved Seats, 5s. ; Balcony, 3s. To be had of Messrs. Chappell, 50, New Bond-street, and of Sir. Howard Glover, at 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. Further particulars will be duly announced. (Morning Post, Monday, 18 June 1860) (Also: Morning Post, Wednesday, 20 June 1860; Morning Post, Friday, 22 June 1860; Morning Post, Saturday, 23 June 1860; The Standard, Wednesday, 20 June 1860; London Evening Standard, Monday, 18 June 1860; Morning Post, Thursday, 21 June 1860; Morning Post, Tuesday, 19 June 1860.)

IMMENSE ATTRACTION. - Mr. HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at the ST. JAMES'S HALL THIS DAY (THURSDAY), commencing at Half past One, on which occasion Mr. Sims Reeves will sing Mr. Howard Glover's Cantata of "Tam o' Shanter" for the first time in London, and the following universally-celebrated artistes will appear:- Madame Borghi-Mamo, Miss Louisa Pyne, Madame Faure, Madlle. Artôt, Madame Goldberg Strossi, Madame Rudersdorff, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Madlle. Louise Kapp Young, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach. Miss Theresa Jefferys. Miss Palmer, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Parepa, Madame Weiss, Miss Eliza Horder, and Madame Catherine Hayes ; Signor Belletti, Herr Joseph Herrmanns, M. Perren, Mr. Morgan, M. Depret, M. Jules Lefort, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. Weiss. Violin, Herr Molique and M. Sainton : pianoforte, Herr Leopold de Meyer and Miss Arabella Goddard : harmonium, Herr Engel. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Cusins, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Randegger, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- Sofa Stalls, 7s., Reserved Seats, 6s.; Balcony, 3s.. Area and Upper Gallery, 2s. To be had of Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond street, Cramer and Co, 201, Regent-street; Hammond, 214, Regent-street, Keith, Prowse, and Co., 43, Cheapside ; and of Mr. Howard Glover, 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (Morning Post, Thursday, 28 June 1860)

THIS DAY.- IMMENSE ATTRACTION. - Mr. HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place THIS DAY (Thursday), at the ST. JAMES'S HALL, commencing at Half past 1 o'clock. Mr. Sims Reeves will sing Mr. Howard Glover's Cantata of "Tam o' Shanter" for the first time in London, and the following universally-celebrated artistes will appear:- Madame Borghi-Mamo, Miss Louisa Pyne, Madame Faure, Madlle. Artôt, Madame Goldberg Strossi, Madame Rudersdorff, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Madlle. Louise Kapp Young, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach. Miss Theresa Jefferys. Miss Palmer, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Parepa, Madame Weiss, Miss Eliza Horder, and Madame Catherine Hayes ; Signor Belletti, Herr Joseph Herrmanns, M. Perren, Mr. Morgan, M. Depret, M. Jules Lefort, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. Weiss. Violin, Herr Molique and M. Sainton : pianoforte, Herr Leopold de Meyer and Miss Arabella Goddard : harmonium, Herr Engel. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Cusins, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Randegger, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mdme. Borghi-Mamo will sing the new and admired canzone Napoletana " Santa Lucia,'' and the grand duet from Rossini's "Matilda di Shabran," with Mdlle. Parepa, Miss Louisa Pyne will sing Balfe's ''Power of Love" and Meyerbeer's "Shadow Song," Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington will sing Adam's "Ah que vous dirai je, Maman," and a new "Valse di Bravura," composed expressly for her by Howard Glover (first time of performance), Mdlle. Parepa will sing Paer's variations on "La Bionda in Gondoletta,'' Mdlle. Artôt will sing "Rode's air with variations" and Giuglini's duet, "II mio pensier," with Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Mdme. Catherine Hayes will sing the new ballad, "The Forsaken," and Rossini s "Selva opaca," Mdme. Rudersdorff will sing Arditi's valse, " Il Baccio," and Mozart's aria " Non mi dir," Mdme. Sainton-Dolby will sing her last new songs, "The Skipper and his boy," and Hatton's "It is fifty years ago." Miss Palmer will sing Hatton's "The Sailor's Wife;" and a new cantata called the " Old Woman of Berkeley" (words by Southey), composed expressly for her by M. Howard Glover (first time of performance). Miss Lascelles will sing Howard Glover's setting of Shelley's "Swifter far than summer's flight," and a new ballad, Miss Stabbach will sing Weber's scena from "Oberon;" Mdme. Weiss will sing Mozart's "Deh bieni;'' and Miss Jeffreys, Howard Glover's new songs "A sweet good night" and " The violet," Mrs. Sims Reeves will sing Donizetti's aria "Nel Silenzio;" Mdme. Goldberg-Strossi, an Italian aria, Mdme. Faure, a French aria; Mdme. Kapp Young (singer to the Court of Austria - her first appearance in England), two German lieder; and Miss Eliza Horder, an English song, by Bishop. Mr. Weiss will sing his highly-popular song "We were boys together." and a duet with Mdme. Weiss; M. Depret will sing the grand scena from Auber's "Fra Diavolo," M. Jules Lefort, a French aria and romance; Mr. Lewis Thomas, a new song, composed expressly for him by Randegger and Mozart's "Non piu andrai," Mr. G. Perren will sing Verdi's" Ah si ben mio," an air from Gluck's "Iphigenia;" and Signor Belletti will sing Mozart's grand aria "Questi aventurieri infami," a new "Reiter-lied," by E Aguilar, and a grand duet with Mdme. Sherrington, Herr Hermans will sing the grand air from Nicolai s "Merry Wives of Windsor;" Miss Arabella Goddard and Herr Leopold de Meyer will play solos on the pianoforte; Herr Molique will play his celebrated "Melodies" on the violin; Herr Engel a solo on the harmonium, and M. Sainton, a brilliant fantasia and the violin obligato to Howard Glover's "Tam o' Shanter." Further particulars will be duly announced. - Sofa Stalls, 7s., Reserved Seats, 6s.; Balcony, 3s.. Area and Upper Gallery, 2s. To be had of Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond street, Cramer and Co, 201, Regent-street; Hammond, 214, Regent-street, Keith, Prowse, and Co., 43, Cheapside ; and of Mr. Howard Glover, 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (The Times, Thursday, 28 June 1860)

Monday, 18 June 1860 : Mr. Julius Benedict's Grand Morning Concert at Her Majesty's Theatre.

MR. BENEDICT'S CONCERT. This talented Musician's grand morning concert came off on Monday last, at Her Majesty's. If variety of entertainment and engagement of vocalists and instrumentalists of the highest merit are guarantees for success, then indeed Mr. Benedict might have reckoned upon seeing gathered together within the walls of that house the brilliant audience which we have the pleasure to witness on this occasion. The concert was excellent in many points of view, but in none more so than in the graceful selection of the pieces composing the programme. Punctually to the time announced, Signor Arditi waved his baton and the orchestra played Auber's overture to "Masaniello;" Signor Corsi followed with the romance from Martha, "M'appari." Madlle. Brunetti should have given the cavatina, "O luce di quest' anima" but being absent, compelled Signor Gassier to sing second instead of third as originally announced. Up to this time there was nothing extraordinary in the performances of any of the artistes who had sung ; it was not till Madlle. Vaneri sung, with a grace and delicacy peculiarly her own, the "Couplets de la Fiancée," from "L'Étoile du Nord," that the audience became at all enthusiastic; she elicited from them genuine marks of approbation, which were well merited. Signor Aldighieri pleased us the romance, " Ah non avea piu lagrime," from Donizetti's "Maria de Rudenoz." but Signor Belart's variations on airs from " Pietro il Grande were decidedly the most brilliant of the first part. Mr. Benedict, who appears determined in his concerts to meet all tastes, here varied the programme by the introduction of Rossini's "Stabat Mater," with Madlle. Titiens, Madame Alboni, and Signori Giuglini, Everardi, and Vialetti as principal singers. It is needless to say with what a charm this magnificent work was invested when confided to such vocalists. Madlle. Titiens in the "Inflammatus" was superb, so also was Madame Alboni in "Fac: ut portem Christi mortem;" the duet between the two ladies, "Quis est homo," was greatly admired. Signor Giuglini in Cujus animam and Signor Everardi in "Pro peccatis." were faultless; not less meritorious were Signor Vialetti's bars solos in the chorus, "Eia mater." After this brilliant display, Madame Catherine Hayes sang "Ave Maria," from Loreley ; the chorus parts being taken by the ladies of the Vocal Association. It went lather coldly after the preceding work; the chorus was, however, steadier than in Rossini's music. Madlle. Artôt gave her variations on Rode's air, "Il dolce canto," with her usual facility. Among the instrumentalists announced were Molique and Strauss who played a concertante by Spohr. Signor Pezze, who is attached to the orchestra of the theatre, gave a solo of his own composition, in a manner that at once proclaimed the master, but the greatest treat was the performance of a duet for two pianofortes. on airs from " Robert le Diable," by Mr. Benedict and M. Leopold de Meyer; it was the finest specimen of execution that it has ever been our fortune to hear, and in itself constituted an entertainment of the highest order. It would have been thought that after this musical banquet the most provident would have thought his patrons sufficiently regaled: but it is evident that Mr. Benedict did not think so, for, to conclude the concert, he gave the third act of "Otello," with Mongini and Borghi-Mamo as the Moor and Desdemona. and then for the first time these six years revived Gnecco's opera buffa. "La Prova d'un Opera Seria," notice of which has been taken in the review of the performances at Her Majesty's. The ballet of Adelina would have wound up this monster concert, but Madlle. Cucchi was prevented by indisposition from appearing. We were not sorry to find it omitted; its announcement we had all along considered to be the most injudicious part of the arrangements. Signor Arditi and Mr. Benedict were conductors. while Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Francesco Berger, Harold Thomas, and W. Ganz presided at the pianoforte. (The Literary gazette : A weekly journal of literature, science, and the fine arts, Saturday, 23 June 1860)

Wednesday, 20 June 1860 : English Glee And Madrigal Union's Third Concert of the Series at Messrs. Collard's Rooms, Grosvenor-Street.

English Glee and Madrigal Union. The third concert of the series took place on Wednesday last at Messrs. Collard's Rooms, in Grosvenor-street, and notwithstanding the uncertain state of the weather, was better attended than either the first or second. The programme consisted of ten glees, madrigals, and part-songs, amongst which were some presenting many difficulties in their execution. All of them, however, went very well. The glee for five voices, " Thou art beautiful, Queen of the Valley," was exceedingly well rendered, but the favourite of the first part was decidedly Hatton's clever and expressive song, "The Homeward Watch," which was encored. In the second part, the glee for five voices, by Spofforth, "Come, beauteous May," was sung with great taste. "The Midges dance aboon the Burn," a quaint harmonized air for four voices, by Knyvett, founded upon a well known Scotch air, was sung with spirit and expression, and seemed to give the audience much pleasure. This was encored. The concert concluded with "Around the Maypole Tripping," a glee composed expressly for the English Glee and Madrigal Union, by Mr Hatton, which, like most of the compositions of this gentleman, is a pleasing and characteristic piece. Mr Lindsay Sloper played a solo on the pianoforte with his accustomed skill. In listening to these performances we could not help noticing the complete harmony which exists between the vocalists. In too many instances where a number of singers perform together, it seems to be the idea amongst them that the only method of obtaining distinction is for each to out vie the other-for each to sing louder than the rest. This is a grand mistake, and by it many a really fine voice is spoiled. The vocalists constituting the English Glee and Madrigal Union, however, sing in such perfect concord - each voice being made subservient to the other-that they seem really to have but one harmonised voice amongst them, so correctly and carefully do they perform everything they attempt. All lovers of good glee music should not lose the opportunity of hearing this Union, and many amateur glee societies would inflict fewer tortures upon their friends, and would do themselves no harm by going and taking a lesson as to how such compositions might and should be done. The next and last concert takes place at the same rooms on Wednesday next. (The Era, Sunday, 24 June 1860)

On the same day the English Glee and Madrigal Society gave their third concert at Messrs. Collard and Collard's New Concert Rooms, and the chief features of the programme were Horsley's "See the chariot," Callcott's "Thou art beautiful," Webb's " Discord, dear Sister," Hatton's" The sailor the deck is pacing," and Batteshell's "Amidst the myrtles." In Webb's "Discord, dear sister," Mr. Foster deserves special mention tor his admirable singing; and Horsley 's " See the chariot " was rendered by Miss Banks, Mr. Foster, Mr. Montem Smith, and Mr. Winn to perfection. Hatton's part song was also exquisitely given, and deserved the encore it elicited. Batteshell's madrigal was exceedingly well given. Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the pianoforte soloist on the occasion. The excellence of the programme of these entertainments and the cleverness of the artistes ensures for the English Glee and Madrigal Union a large amount of success. (The Standard, Monday, 25 June 1860)

Wednesday, 27 June 1860 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Annual Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

At the fifth Philharmonic Concert, the symphonies were, one in E flat (marked letter T) by Haydn, and Beethoven's No. 7. The overtures were the "Midsummer Night's Dream," and Marschner's Der Vampyr. Mr. Lindsay Sloper played a pianoforte Concerto by Moscheles. The vocal music was beyond reproach. Mr. Sims Reeves sang the grand tenor scena from Euryanthe to perfection; and the opening movement of the first aria of the Queen of Night, Non parentar, was given with faultless intonation and true feeling by Miss L. Pyne. The lovely, flowing, and melodious duet, Bella Ninfa, from Spohr's opera, Jessonda, was admirably sung by the lady and gentleman in conjunction. (Dwight's journal of music, Saturday, 10 June 1854) (Also: Dwight's journal of music, Saturday, 10 June 1854.)

ST JAMES'S HALL.- Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above Hall on SATURDAY, June 23, to commence at half-past two o'clock. Vocalists: Mme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Madlle. Artôt, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby ; Mr. Sims Reeves, the English Glee and Madrigal Union, Mr. Foster, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. Winn, and Mr. Lewis Thomas . Violin, M. Sainton. Violoncello, M. Paque. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Conductors, Mr. Benedict and Mr. Harold Thomas. - Sofa stall, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; tickets to be had at St. James's Hall; of all the principal musicsellers ; and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 13 June 1860) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 16 June 1860; Illustrated Times, Saturday, 16 June 1860; Morning Post, Friday, 15 June 1860; Morning Post, Thursday, 14 June 1860.)

ST JAMES'S HALL.- Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above Hall on WEDNESDAY, June 27, to commence at two o'clock. Vocalists: Mme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Madlle. Artôt, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby ; Mr. Sims Reeves, the English Glee and Madrigal Union, Mr. Foster, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. Winn, and Mr. Lewis Thomas . Violin, M. Sainton. Violoncello, M. Paque. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Conductors, Mr. Benedict and Mr. Harold Thomas. - Sofa stall, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; tickets to be had at St. James's Hall; of all the principal musicsellers ; and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (The Times, Saturday, 16 June 1860) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 23 June 1860; Morning Post, Monday, 25 June 1860; The Standard, Monday, 25 June 1860; Morning Post, Thursday, 21 June 1860; Morning Post, Tuesday, 19 June 1860; The Times, Friday, 22 June 1860; The Times, Thursday, 21 June 1860.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above Hall, on Wednesday morning, June 17, to commence at half-past two o'clock. Vocalists, Mad. Lemmens Sherrington, Mlle. Artôt, and Mad. Sainton-Dolby; Mr. Sims Reeves, the English Glee and Madrigal Union, Mr. Foster, Mr, Lockby, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. Winn, and Mr. Lewis Thomas. Violin, M. Sainton ; Violoncello, Mr. Paque; Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Conductors, Mr. Benedict and Mr. Harold Thomas.- Sofa Stalls, 10s. 6d.; Balcony, 5s.; Area, 3s.; at St. James's Hall, of the Principal Music Sellers, and of Chappell and Co., 50 New Bond Street. (The Musical World, Saturday, 16 June 1860) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 16 June 1860.)

ST JAMES'S HALL. - Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above Hall on WEDNESDAY, June 27, to commence at two o'clock. Vocalists: Mme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Madlle. Artôt, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby ; Mr. Sims Reeves, the English Glee and Madrigal Union, Mr. Foster, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. Winn, and Mr. Lewis Thomas . Violin, M. Sainton. Violoncello, M. Paque. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Programme:-Part I. Glee, Come, see what pleasures - Elliott; the English Glee and Madrigal Union (Miss Banks, Mr. Foster, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. Winn, and Mr. Lewis Thomas). Aria, Che faro senza, Euridice (Orfeo) - Gluck; Mme. Sainton-Dolby. Twenty-four Variations a D major. Pianoforte - Beethoven; Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Four-part Song, the Homeward Watch - J. L. Hatton; the English Glee and Madrigal Union. Serenade, for voice, pianoforte, and harmonium - Gounod; Mme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. and Mr. H. Goodman. Hunter's Song - Mendelssohn; Mr. Sims Reeves. Aria, Verdi Pratti - Handel; MIle. Artôt. Mazurkas, No. 1, in G minor, No. 2, in D major, No.3 in B minor - Chopin; Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Duetto, from Mathilde de Shabran - Rossini, Mme Lemmens Sherrington and Mlle. Artôt. Part II Trio. In E-major, for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello - Dussek - Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M. Sainton, and M. Paque. Ballad, the Skipper and his Boy - Virginia Gabriel; Mme Sainton-Dolby. Ballad, I love you - M W. Balfe; Mr. Sims Reeves. Solos, pianoforte - Lindsay Sloper; Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Air Varie, Ah ! vous dirai-je, Maman - Adam; Mme. Lemmens-Sherrington. Solo, violoncello - Paque; M. Paque. Rondo, Non piu mesta (Cenerentola) - Rossini; Mlle. Artôt. Rondeau Brillant, in E major, for pianoforte and violin - Spohr; Mr. Lindsay Sloper and M. Sainton. Conductors - M. Benedict and Mr. Harold Thomas. Sofa stall, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; tickets at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street; Cramer and Co.'s, and Hammond's, Regent-street ; Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s., 48, Cheapside; and at the Hall. 28, Piccadilly. (The Times, Saturday, 23 June 1860) (Also: The Times, Monday, 25 June 1860; The Times, Wednesday, 27 June 1860.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL - Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above hall, on WEDNESDAY, June 27, to commence at half-past Two o'clock - Vocalists: Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Mdlle. Artôt, and Madame Sainton-Dolby - Mr. Sims Reeves, the English Glee and Madrigal Union, Mr. Foster, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. Winn, and Mr. Lewis Thomas. Violin, M. Sainton; Violoncello, M. Paque; Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Conductors, Mr. Benedict and Mr. Harold Thomas - Sofa Stalls, 10s. 6d.; Balcony, 5s.; Area, 3s., at St. James's Hall; of the principal Musicsellers; and of Chappell & Co., 50, New Bond Street. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 23 June 1860) (Also: The Athenaeum, Saturday, 16 June 1860.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above Hall, on Wednesday, June 27, to commence at 2 o'clock. Vocalists, Mad. Lemmens Sherrington, Mile. Artôt, and Mad. Sainton-Dolby; Mr. Sims Reeves, the English Glee and Madrigal Union, Miss Banks, Mr. Foster, Mr. Lockby, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. Winn, and Mr. Lewis Thomas. Violin, M. Sainton; Violoncello, M. Paque; Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Conductors, Mr. Benedict and Mr. Harold Thomas- Sofa Stalls, 10s. 6d.; Balcony, 6a.; Area, 3.; tickets to be had at St. James's Hall, of all the Principal Music Sellers, and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50 New Bond Street. N.B. The Review of the Volunteer Rifles by Her Majesty having been fixed for the 23d of June, Mr. Sloper has been compelled to postpone his Concert till Wednesday, the 27th inst. (The Musical World, Saturday, 23 June 1860) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 23 June 1860.)

…Lindsay Sloper was the pianoforte soloist on the … The excellence of the programme of these entertainments and … Mr. Lindsay Sloper's annual morning at James's will be on Thursday …[Abridged] (Evening Herald, Monday, 25 June 1860)

ST JAMES'S HALL.- Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above Hall TO-MORROW, June 27, to commence at two o'clock. Vocalists: Mme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Madlle. Artôt, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby ; Mr. Sims Reeves, the English Glee and Madrigal Union, Mr. Foster, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. Winn, and Mr. Lewis Thomas . Violin, M. Sainton. Violoncello, M. Paque. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Conductors, Mr. Benedict and Mr. Harold Thomas. - Sofa stall, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; tickets to be had at St. James's Hall; of all the principal musicsellers ; and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 26 June 1860) (Also: The Standard, Tuesday, 26 June 1860.)

ST JAMES'S HALL.- Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above Hall THIS DAY, June 27, to commence at two o'clock. Vocalists: Mme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Madlle. Artôt, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby ; Mr. Sims Reeves, the English Glee and Madrigal Union, Mr. Foster, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. Winn, and Mr. Lewis Thomas . Violin, M. Sainton. Violoncello, M. Paque. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Conductors, Mr. Benedict and Mr. Harold Thomas. - Sofa stall, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; tickets to be had at St. James's Hall; of all the principal musicsellers ; and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 27 June 1860) (Also: Morning Post, Wednesday, 27 June 1860; The Standard, Wednesday, 27 June 1860.)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. This admirable pianist gave a concert yesterday afternoon, the St, Hall, which his own clever pianoforte playing was the principal attraction. The English Glee and Madrigal Union, however, did good service, and opened the performance with Elliott's glee of Come and see what pleasure." Madame Sainton-Dolby sang with great spirit and expression an air from Gluck's Orfeo, and a ballad. Mr. Sims Reeves also lent his valuable aid in two songs. Madame Lemmens Sherrington also gave her assistance. The instrumentalists were, in addition to Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mons. Sainton and Mons. Paque, Messrs. Benedict and Harold Thomas conducting. Mr. Sloper's chief performances were twenty-four variations in major Beethoven, and certain solos his own composing, which played with great taste and power. (Morning Advertiser, Thursday, 28 June 1860)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Concert at St. James's Hall. -The annual concert given Mr. Lindsay Sloper look place yesterday afternoon at St. James's Hall, Regent-street, and was attended by large and fashionable audience. The selection was admirable one, and contained glees, part songs, and ballads, both French and English. Among the vocal artistes engaged were Madame Sainton, Madame Lemmens Sherrington, Mdlle. Artot, and Mr. Sims Reeves. (Globe, Thursday, 28 June 1860)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. The admirable talent of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who has long been recognised as one of the greatest pianists of the day, was never more strikingly exhibited than it was at his own annual concert, which took place at the St. James's Hall on Wednesday morning, when he played several pieces by various composers (all classical), proving thereby, not only a mastery of the keyboard of the pianoforte, but an accurate knowledge of, and deep sympathy with, the highest and best schools of music. The works selected by Mr. Lindsay Sloper were Beethoven's 24 variations in D major, three of Chopin's mazurkas, Dussek's trio in F major for piano, violin, and violoncello, and Spohr's rondo brillante, for piano and violin. To these Mr. Lindsay Sloper also added two pieces of his own, "The Woodland" and "The Streamlet," both most musicianly and charming effusions. Mr. Lindsay Sloper was assisted in the instrumental department by M. Sainton. Mr. Goodban, and M. Paque; and the vocalists were Madlle. Artôt, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Madame Sainton-Dolby, the members of the "English Glee and Madrigal Union," and Mr. Sims Reeves. Mr. Benedict and Mr. Harold Thomas officiated as accompanyists. Mr. Lindsay Sloper's concert, which may be set down as one of the very best this extraordinarily prolific season has brought forth, was honoured by a very full and fashionable attendance. (Morning Post, Saturday, 30 June 1860)

The concerts of this week have been fewer in number - including, nevertheless, Monday's Popular Concert - one by Mr. H. Leslie's Choir, at which many of our French singing-guests were present, applauding the part-music to the echo with a hearty goodwill and relish, - M. Hallé's last Recital, - concerts by Mr. Howard Glover and Herr Wilhelm Ganz, - and the concert of Mr. Lindsay Sloper. This is always a good entertainment. The giver's share of it included, among other things, two graceful pianoforte pieces, by himself - 'The Woodland' and 'The Streamlet' - both mores spontaneous in idea than some of his earlier works have been; -- a selection from Chopin's Mazurkas, and a most agreeable pianoforte Trio, by Dussek. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 30 June 1860)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Annual Morning Concert. This eminent and gifted artiste gave his annual concert at the St. James's Hall on Wednesday afternoon, before a crowded and most fashionable audience. Mr. Lindsay Sloper was assisted by Madame L. Sherrington, Mdlle. Artôt, Mrs. Sainton, and Miss Banks. Messrs. Forster, Lockey, M. Smith, Winn, L. Thomas, and Sims Reeves as the vocalists; with Messrs. Sainton and Paque as instrumentalists, Messrs. Benedict and Harold Thomas acting as accompanyists. The most remarkable feature in the concert was Mr. Lindsay Sloper's masterly and beautiful execution on the pianoforte. The delicate and beautiful touch, symmetrical phrasing, and perfect execution, which have ever characterised Mr. L. Sloper's performances on the pianoforte, were never more delightfully exemplified than in his rendering of Beethoven's twenty-four variations in D major, Chopin's three Mazourkas, and some solos of his own writing, all of which were enthusiastically applauded. He also, in a trio of Dussek's, in F major, in conjunction with Messrs. Sainton and Paque on the violin and violoncello, and in a Rondo Brilliante, in E major, by Spohr, for violin and pianoforte with Mr. Sainton, achieved a most brilliant success. The glee of "Come, and see what pleasure," and a four part song of Hatton, were sung by the Glee and Madrigal Union. Madame Lemmens Sherrington sang most artistically in a serenade of Gounod's for voice, pianoforte, and harmonium, which was quite a novelty; and in Adolph Adam's vocal variations on "Ah! vous dirai-je, maman," astonished and delighted all present by her pure and sweet soprano voice. She also joined Mdlle. Artôt in a duet of Rossini's. The latter lady gave "Non piu mesta," and afforded much pleasure. Mrs. Sainton, in the aria of Gluck's, "Che faro senza," sang with her usual care; and Mr. Sims Reeves, in Balfe's new song, obtained immense applause. All engaged acquitted themselves most honourably. A more delightful concert than that of Mr. Lindsay Sloper's cannot well be imagined, and the delight of the audience manifested itself in frequent and hearty applause. (The Era, Sunday, 1 July 1860)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Annual Morning Concert (June 27) took place at St. James's Hall, and was one of the most attractive of the season. With Mr. Sloper were joined, in the instrumental department, M. Sainton and M. Paque, and in the vocal, Mad. Lemmens-Sherrington, Mlle. Artôt, Mad. Sainton-Dolby, Mr. Sims Reeves, and the English Glee and Madrigal Union. Mr. Sloper played Beethoven's Twenty-four Variations in D major; with Mad. Sherrington and Mr. H. Goodban, Gounod's Serenade for voice, pianoforte, and harmonium; with M. Sainton and M. Paque, Dussek's Trio in F major, for piano, violin, and violoncello; with M. Sainton, Spohr's Rondeau Brillant, in E major, for piano and violin; three mazurkas, by Chopin; and some very original, piquant, and charming pieces of his own composition. The incomparable ease and finish of Mr. Lindsay Sloper's playing were displayed to eminent advantage in Dussek's splendid trio, which on the whole was a grand performance on the part of the three executants. The trio was rescued from almost total oblivion by Miss Arabella Goddard, who introduced it for the first time in public in this country, at her matinée in St. James's Hall (Jan. 1859), and recommended it at once and for ever to all lovers of genuine music and seekers of good music for the pianoforte. The trio excited the greatest attention, and made a real impression. A more faultless performance of Beethoven's fanciful variations we do not remember. If Mr. Sloper possesses one qualification more than another, it is that perfect fluency in which he has no superior. Moreover, his taste and refinement are remarkable, and the musical thinker invariably distinguishes his performance no less than the accomplished executant. The other morceaux played by him, besides those we have mentioned, were not less interesting. The Rondeau of Spohr, in which the playing of M. Sainton was faultless, was entitled to unreserved commendation. A solo on the violoncello, by M. Paque, made up the sum total of the instrumental selection. The vocal music presented nothing novel or particular. Every artist chose a well known piece, as is the custom at London concerts in the "season." Mr. Sims Reeves sang Mendelssohn's "Hunter's Song; " also the new ballad " I love you," which, both through its own merits, and by virtue of the great tenor's inimitable singing, has become one of the most popular songs of the day, and on this occasion, as on every other, was tumultuously encored. Mad. Lemmens-Sherrington displayed her brilliant vocalisation in Adolphe Adam's "Ah ! vous dirai-je, Maman," and Mlle. Artôt exhibited her admirable talent in Handel's "Verdi Prati " and Rossini's " Non piu mesta." Mad. Sainton-Dolby, moreover, showed her artistic versatility in Gluck's "Che faro," and the very pretty ballad "The Skipper and his Boy." The English Glee and Madrigal Union sang Elliott's glee, " Come see what pleasure," and Mr. J. L. Hatton's four-part song, "The homeward watch." The hall was attended by an elegant and fashionable assembly. (The Musical world, Saturday, 14 July 1860)

Thursday, 28 June 1860 : Mr Howard Glover's Grand Morning Concert at St James's Hall.

MR. SIMS REEVES, Louisa Pyne, Catherine Hayes, Parepa, Artôt, Sainton-Dolby, Lemmens-Sherrington, Belletti, Weiss, Rudersdorff, Arabella Goddard, and Borghi-Mamo will appear at HOWARD GLOVER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, at the St. James's-Hall, on THURSDAY MORNING, June 28, together with Madame Weiss, Madame Faure, Miss Palmer, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach, Madame Goldberg Strossi, Miss Theresa Jefferys, Madame Kapp Young, Miss Eliza Horder, and Mrs. Sims Reeves ; Sir. George Perren, Herr Herrmanns, M. Depret, M. Jules Lefort, Sir. Lewis Thomas, Mr. Morgan, Herr Molique, Herr Engel, M. Sainton, and Herr Leopold de Meyer. Mr. Sims Reeves will sing Howard Glover's Cantata of "Tam o' Shanter" for the first time in London. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Cusins, Mr. Randegger, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. To commence at half-past one o'clock. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 13 June 1860) (Also: Illustrated Times, Saturday, 16 June 1860; Morning Post, Wednesday, 13 June 1860; Morning Post, Friday, 15 June 1860.)

IMMENSE ATTRACTION. - Mr. HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at the ST. JAMES'S HALL on Thursday, June 28, commencing at Half past One, on which occasion Mr. Sims Reeves will sing Mr. Howard Glover's Cantata of "Tam o' Shanter" for the first time in London, and the following universally-celebrated artistes will appear:- Madame Borghi-Mamo, Miss Louisa Pyne, Madame Faure, Madlle. Artôt, Madame Goldberg Strossi, Madame Rudersdorff, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Madlle. Louise Kapp Young, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach. Miss Theresa Jefferys. Miss Palmer, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Parepa, Madame Weiss, Miss Eliza Horder, and Madame Catherine Hayes ; Signor Belletti, Herr Joseph Herrmanns, M. Perren, Mr. Morgan, M. Depret, M. Jules Lefort, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. Weiss. Violin, Herr Molique and M. Sainton : pianoforte, Herr Leopold de Meyer and Miss Arabella Goddard : harmonium, Herr Engel. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Cusins, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Randegger, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mdme. Borghi-Mamo will sing the new and admired canzone Napoletana " Santa Lucia,'' and the grand duet from Rossini's "Matilda di Shabran," with Mdlle. Parepa, Miss Louisa Pyne will sing Balfe's ''Power of Love" and Meyerbeer's "Shadow Song," Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington will sing Adam's "Ah que vous dirai je, Maman," and a new "Valse di Bravura," composed expressly for her by Howard Glover (first time of performance), Mdlle. Parepa will sing Paer's variations on "La Bionda in Gondoletta,'' Mdlle. Artôt will sing "Rode's air with variations" and Giuglini's duet, "II mio pensier," with Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Mdme. Catherine Hayes will sing the new ballad, "The Forsaken," and Rossini s "Selva opaca," Mdme. Rudersdorff will sing Arditi's valse, " Il Baccio," and Mozart's aria " Non mi dir," Mdme. Sainton-Dolby will sing her last new songs, "The Skipper and his boy," and Hatton's "It is fifty years ago." Miss Palmer will sing Hatton's "The Sailor's Wife;" and a new cantata called the " Old Woman of Berkeley" (words by Southey), composed expressly for her by M. Howard Glover (first time of performance). Miss Lascelles will sing Howard Glover's setting of Shelley's "Swifter far than summer's flight," and a new ballad, Miss Stabbach will sing Weber's scena from "Oberon;" Mdme. Weiss will sing Mozart's "Deh bieni;'' and Miss Jeffreys, Howard Glover's new songs "A sweet good night" and " The violet," Mrs. Sims Reeves will sing Donizetti's aria "Nel Silenzio;" Mdme. Goldberg-Strossi, an Italian aria, Mdme. Faure, a French aria; Mdme. Kapp Young (singer to the Court of Austria - her first appearance in England), two German lieder; and Miss Eliza Horder, an English song, by Bishop. Mr. Weiss will sing his highly-popular song "We were boys together." and a duet with Mdme. Weiss; M. Depret will sing the grand scena from Auber's "Fra Diavolo," M. Jules Lefort, a French aria and romance; Mr. Lewis Thomas, a new song, composed expressly for him by Randegger and Mozart's "Non piu andrai," Mr. G. Perren will sing Verdi's" Ah si ben mio," an air from Gluck's "Iphigenia;" and Signor Belletti will sing Mozart's grand aria "Questi aventurieri infami," a new "Reiter-lied," by E Aguilar, and a grand duet with Mdme. Sherrington, Herr Hermans will sing the grand air from Nicolai s "Merry Wives of Windsor;" Miss Arabella Goddard and Herr Leopold de Meyer will play solos on the pianoforte; Herr Molique will play his celebrated "Melodies" on the violin; Herr Engel a solo on the harmonium, and M. Sainton, a brilliant fantasia and the violin obligato to Howard Glover's "Tam o' Shanter." Further particulars will be duly announced. - Sofa Stalls, 7s., Reserved Seats, 6s.; Balcony, 3s.. Area and Upper Gallery, 2s. To be had of Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond street, Cramer and Co, 201, Regent-street; Hammond, 214, Regent-street, Keith, Prowse, and Co., 43, Cheapside ; and of Mr. Howard Glover, 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (The Times, Friday, 22 June 1860) (Also: Morning Post, Monday, 25 June 1860; London Evening Standard, Wednesday, 27 June 1860; Morning Post, Tuesday, 26 June 1860; The Standard, Tuesday, 26 June 1860; The Times, Monday, 25 June 1860; The Era, Sunday, 24 June 1860; Illustrated London News, Saturday, 23 June 1860; The Times, Wednesday, 27 June 1860; The Times, Saturday, 23 June 1860; Illustrated Times, Saturday, 23 June 1860; The Standard, Monday, 25 June 1860.)

IMMENSE ATTRACTION-Mr. HOWARD J. GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at the St. James's Hall, on Thursday, June 28. commencing at Half-past One o'clock, on which occasion Mr. Sims Reeves will sing Mr. Harold Glover's cantata of Tam o'Shanter for the first lime in London, and the following universally celebrated artists will appear,- Mad. Borghi-Mamo, Mad. Faure, Mad. Goldberg-Studert, Mad. Rudersdorff, Mad. Sainton-Dolby, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach, Miss Theresa Jeffreys, Miss Palmer, Mad. Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Parepa, Mad. Weiss, Miss Eliza Hordin, and Mad. Catherine Hayes; Signor Belletti, M. Dupret, M. Jules Lefort, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. Weiss. Violin, Herr Molique and Mr. Sainton; Pianoforte, Herr Leopold de Meyer and Miss Arabella Goddard; Harmonium, Heir Engel. Conductors, Mr. Benedict, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Randegger, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa Stalls, 7s.- Reserved Seats, [?] Balcony, 3s.; Area Upper Gallery, 2s.; to he had of Messrs. Chappell, 50, New Bond Street; Cramer & Co., 201 Regent Street; Hammonds, 211, Regent-street, Keith, Prowse, & Co, 48 Cheapside; and of Mr. Howard Glover, at 26 Alfred-place, Bedford-square. Further particulars will be duly announced. (The Musical world, Saturday, 23 June 1860)

IMMENSE ATTRACTION. - Mr. HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at the ST. JAMES'S HALL To-morrow (THURSDAY), commencing at Half past One, on which occasion Mr. Sims Reeves will sing Mr. Howard Glover's Cantata of "Tam o' Shanter" for the first time in London, and the following universally-celebrated artistes will appear:- Madame Borghi-Mamo, Miss Louisa Pyne, Madame Faure, Madlle. Artôt, Madame Goldberg Strossi, Madame Rudersdorff, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Madlle. Louise Kapp Young, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach. Miss Theresa Jefferys. Miss Palmer, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Parepa, Madame Weiss, Miss Eliza Horder, and Madame Catherine Hayes ; Signor Belletti, Herr Joseph Herrmanns, M. Perren, Mr. Morgan, M. Depret, M. Jules Lefort, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. Weiss. Violin, Herr Molique and M. Sainton : pianoforte, Herr Leopold de Meyer and Miss Arabella Goddard : harmonium, Herr Engel. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Cusins, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Randegger, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- Sofa Stalls, 7s., Reserved Seats, 6s.; Balcony, 3s.. Area and Upper Gallery, 2s. To be had of Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond street, Cramer and Co, 201, Regent-street; Hammond, 214, Regent-street, Keith, Prowse, and Co., 43, Cheapside ; and of Mr. Howard Glover, 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 27 June 1860)

Monday, 2 July 1860 : Mr. Arthur Chappell's Monday Popular Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

TO-NIGHT. - St. James's-hall. - Last Monday Popular Concert - Sims Reeves, Arabella Goddard, Charles Hallé, Santley, Sainton, Piatti, at the LAST MONDAY POPULAR CONCERT of the season, THIS EVENING, July 2. The programme will be selected from the work of all the great masters. Part I. - Quartet, in C major, Spohr - M. Sainton, Herr Goffrie, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti; song, "The Wanderer," Schubert - Mr. Santley; harpsichord lessons, Scarletti - Mr. Charles Hallé; Lieder Kreis, Beethoven - Mr. Sims Reeves, accompanied on the pianoforte by Mr. Charles Hallé; prelude, sarabande, and gavotte, Bach; violoncello, Sig. Piatti, accompanied on the pianoforte by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Part II - Quartet, In E flat major, op. 44, Mendelssohn - M. Sainton, Herr Goffrie, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti; song, Meyerbeer - Mr. Sims Reeves; suite de pieces, in B major, pianoforte alone, concluding With "The Harmonious Blacksmith," Handel - Miss Arabella Goddard; song, "Il pensier," Haydn - Mr. Santley; song, "La Gita in Gondola," Rossini - Mr. Sims Reeves; duet, for two pianofortes, in D major, Mozart - Mr. Charles Hallé and Miss Arabella Goddard. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa stalls, 5s. balcony, 3s.; area, 1s - at Chappell and Co.'s. 50, New Bond-street, Cramer and Co.'s. and Hammond's, Regent street; Keith, Prowse and Co.'s, No. 48, Cheapside and at the hall, 28, Piccadilly. (The Times, Monday, 2 July 1860)

Monday Popular Concerts. The Monday Popular Concerts - "the People's Philharmonic," as they have been not inaptly styled - came to a close on Monday night with a performance "for the benefit of the directors." It is well known that the managers of these entertainments are the Messrs. Chappell, who certainly need not be ashamed of the undertaking with which their names have for two years past been associated - for never was speculation of which art was the medium planned and carried out with more undeviating artistic worthiness. The first promise of the scheme has been verified to the letter; the public has been Invariably dealt with In good faith; and it is now no more than the elucidation of a plain fact to state that an institution has been established, on the most legitimate principles and the firmest basis, alike honourable to its projectors and advantageous to those who support it. The programme of the final concert (the 27th of the second season), selected from the works of various masters, proved so attractive that St. James's-hall was hardly spacious enough to accommodate the crowd that besieged the doors. Those who take an interest in the musical progress of the masses (towards which poor Jullien effected so much, and with such untiring zeal) may not be displeased to learn that nearly 1,600 paid 1s. at the doors. What sort of music these worthy people came to hear may be seen by the subjoined programme:- PART I Quartet, in C major (stringed instruments) - Spohr. Song, "The Wanderer" - Schubert. Harpsichord Lessons (pianoforte) - Scarlatti. Lieder Krais (voice) .Beethoven Prelude, Sarabande, and Gavotte (violoncello) - Bach. PART II Quartet, In B flat major, Op. 44 (stringed instruments) - Mendelssohn. Song, - Zuleika".- Meyerbeer. Suite de Pieces, in E Major - Handel Song, "Il Pensier" - Haydn. Song. "La Gita in Gondola" - Rossini Duet, for two pianofortes, in D major - Mozart Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The players in the quartets were M. Sainton, Herr Goffrie, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti, with whose respective merits our readers are well acquainted. Spohr's quartet was given for the first time at these concerts; that of Mendelssohn - one of the master works of his prime - has been a constant favourite, and on the present occasion, delivered to perfection by the great French violinist (an Orpheonist if there ever was one) and his associates, pleased more than ever. The pianist in the first part was M. Charles Hallé, the most thoroughly accomplished foreign musician who, of late years, has made this country his residence. To him was awarded a very interesting group of pieces from the exhaustless library of old Domenico Scarlatti, including the masterly fugue in D minor. In the second part it devolved upon Miss Arabella Goddard to preside at the piano, and a more grateful task could hardly have been assigned her than that of representing Handel (Scarlatti's contemporary and formidable rival as a clavecinist), by means of his admirable suite de pieces in E major, the last part of which consists of the variations on a theme traditionally styled the "Harmonious Blacksmith." To Signor Piatti were allotted the Prelude, Sarabande, and Gigue, that bear the honoured name of John Sebastian Bach - Cantor of Leipsic and "Patriarch of Musicians" - which three pieces the incomparable violoncellist had more than once previously introduced with eminent success at the Monday Popular Concerts. The singers were Mr. Santley, to whom fell Schubert's familiar lied, and the almost unknown Italian aria of Haydn, and Mr. Sims Reeves who has "identified himself" - to employ a conventional phrase - with Beethoven's enchanting Lieder-kreis (songs addressed to "the distant loved one"), and Rossini's melodious "Gita in Gondola," and now added a charming romance of Meyerbeer, heard for the first (it is to be hoped not for the last) time. In the Lieder-Kreis Mr. Reeves was accompanied by Mr. Charles Hallé; and for the pieces of Bach Signor Piatti was no less fortunate in obtaining the co-operation of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, a pianist, as all our readers are aware, of the very first rank, and who, during the unavoidable absence of M. Benedict, undertook the duties of accompanist. The last notes were struck by the united fingers of Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Charles Hallé, to listen to whose performance of Mozart's capital sonata in D major, for two pianofortes, the great majority of the audience (who had welcomed every piece with more or less enthusiasm) remained to the very end of the concert. A more brilliant climax to the second season could hardly have been anticipated. The Monday Popular Concerts are to be renewed in November. (The Times, Wednesday, 4 July 1860)

Monday Popular Concerts.-The Monday Popular Concerts, "The People's Philharmonic" as they have been not inaptly styled, came to a close on Monday night with a performance "for the benefit of the directors." It is well known that the managers of these entertainments are the Messrs. Chappell, who certainly need not be ashamed of the undertaking with which their names have for two years past been associated - for never was speculation, of which art was the medium, planned and carried out with more undeviating artistic worthiness. The first promise of the scheme has been verified to the letter; the public has been invariably dealt with in good faith; and it is now no more than the elucidation of a plain fact to state that an institution has been established, on the most legitimate principles and the firmest basis, alike honourable to its projectors and advantageous to those who support it. The programme of the final concert (the twenty seventh of the second season), selected from the works of various masters, proved so attractive that St. James's Hall was hardly spacious enough to accommodate the crowd that besieged the doors. Those who take an interest in the musical progress of the masses (towards which poor Jullien effected so much, and with such untiring zeal) may not be displeased to learn that nearly 1600 paid up at the doors. On the other hand, the area stalls and the three-shilling galleries were crammed to suffocation. What sort of music these worthy people came to hear may be seen by the subjoined programme : - Part I Quartet in C major, stringed instruments - Spohr Song - "The Wanderer " - Schubert Harpsichord lessons, pianoforte - Scarlatti Lieder Kreis, voice - Beethoven Prelude, Sarabande, and Gavotte, violoncello - Bach Part II Quartet, in E flat major, Op. 44, stringed instruments - Mendelssohn Song - "Zuleika " - Meyerbeer Suite de Pieces, in E major - Handel Song - "Il Pensier" -Haydn Song -" La Gita in Gondola" - Rossini Duet, for two pianofortes, in D major - Mozart Conductor - Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The players in the quartets were M. Sainton, Herr Goffrie, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti, with whose respective merits our readers are well acquainted. Spohr's quartet was given for the first time at those concerts; that of Mendelssohn - one of the masterworks of his prime - has been a constant favourite, and on the present occasion, delivered to perfection by the great French violinist (an Orpheonist if there ever was one) and his associates, pleased more than ever. The pianist in the first part was Mr. Charles Hallé, the most thoroughly accomplished foreign musician who of late years has made this country his residence. To him was awarded a very interesting group of pieces from the exhaustless library of old Domenico Scarlatti, including the masterly fugue in D minor. In the second part it devolved upon Miss Arabella Goddard to preside at the piano, and a more grateful task could hardly have been assigned her than that of representing Handel (Scarlatti's contemporary and formidable rival as a clavecinist), by means of his admirable suite de pieces in E major, the last part of which consists of the variations on a theme traditionally styled the "Harmonious Blacksmith." This performance was enthusiastically applauded, and the pianist called back into the orchestra at the end. To Signor Piatti were allotted the Prelude, Sarabande, and Gigue, that bear the honoured name of John Sebastian Bach - Cantor of Leipsic and "Patriarch of Musicians " - which three pieces the incomparable violoncellist had more than once previously introduced with eminent success at the Monday Popular Concerts. The singers were Mr. Santley, to whom fell Schubert's familiar lied (after singing which he was recalled) and the almost unknown Italian aria of Haydn, and Mr. Sims Reeves, who has "identified himself" - to employ a conventional phrase - with Beethoven's enchanting Lieder-kreis (songs addressed to "the distant loved one "), and Rossini's melodious "Gita in Gondola," and now added a charming romance of Meyerbeer, heard for the first (it is to be hoped not for the last) time. In the Lieder-kreis Mr. Reeves was accompanied by Mr. Charles Hallé; and for the pieces of Bach, Signor Piatti was no less fortunate in obtaining the co-operation of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, a pianist, as all our readers are aware, of the very first rank, and who, during the unavoidable absence of Mr. Benedict, undertook the duties of accompanist. The last notes were struck by the united fingers of Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Charles Hallé, to listen to whose faultless performance of Mozart's sonata in D major, for two pianofortes, the great majority of the audience (who had welcomed every piece with more or less enthusiasm) remained to the very end of the concert. A more brilliant climax to the second season could hardly have been anticipated. The Monday Popular Concerts are to be renewed in November. (The Musical world, Saturday, 7 July 1860)

Monday Popular Concerts. The last of these concerts for the present season took place on Monday evening at the St. James's Hall, for the benefit of the director. A very crowded hall was assembled, including a large number of the aristocracy of talent and genius. The performance commenced with Spohr's quartet in C major, very well played by Messrs. Sainton, Goffrie, Doyle, and Piatti. It is a choice specimen of the composer, and is a favourite with the lovers of classical chamber music, and was performed with the happiest conception of the author's meaning. Mendelssohn's quartet, op. 44, in E flat major, commenced the second part, played by the same artists. It abounds in passages and phrases delightful to hear, containing many bursts of passion, which proves the individuality and intensity of the composer. The andante is a touching tale of interest, told to the heart-a delicious dream. Mr. Charles Hallé gave Scarlette's well known Harpsichord Lessons on the pianoforte. His playing on this occasion displayed all his well-known neatness and unaffected artistic feeling. The whole was most deservedly applauded. Then followed one of Beethoven's songs, "Lieder Kreis," a most serene and charming song, sung with much purity and with unexceptional feeling by Mr. Sims Reeves. It may be remarked how entirely the style of this author has grown out of that of his two great predecessors - Haydn and Mozart. This observation tempts us to believe that transcendent musical genius is a kind of phoenix, of which the world can possess but one at a time, each springing from the ashes of its parent, and at first appearing to mankind in the same likeness, but as it wings its glorious flight to immortality, assuming an identical character of its own, which forms the germ of future generations. Mr. Sims Reeves sang to perfection a song of Meyerbeer's, and Rossini's graceful "La Gita in Gondola," from his Soirées Musicale, in all of which he was loudly applauded. Mr. Santley also gave two songs with the utmost taste and feeling. Mrs. J. W. Davison, late Miss Arabella Goddard, in Handel's Suite de Pieces in E major, for pianoforte alone, concluding with "The Harmonious Blacksmith," was the chief attraction of the evening. Her playing was above all praise; and, therefore, since no commendation of ours can aspire to reach it, we will leave our readers to judge for themselves, with the mere assurance that pianoforte playing never has equalled, and we question if it ever will surpass it. She also joined M. Hallé in Mozart's grand Duet in D major for two pianofortes, which gave unmixed satisfaction to the crowded auditory, it concluding the concert. Mr. Lindsey Sloper, the eminent pianist, accompanied the vocal music most artistically. The Monday Popular Concerts have been a decided success with all genuine lovers of the divine art, and Messrs. Chappell deserve well of the musical world for their producing such an entertainment, and more especially at a price that placed it within the reach of the most humble dilettante. They will be resumed next November by the Messrs. Chappell, when we hope to have the pleasure of renewing our acquaintance with the Monday Popular Concerts. (The Era, Sunday, 8 July 1860)

Tuesday, 10 July 1860 : Mm. Rene Douay and Horace Poussard's Matinée Musicale at Collards' New Concert Room.

MM. Rene Douay and Horace Poussard's Matinée Musicale (July 10) took place at Collards' new concert room. With the exception of a quartet by Beethoven, for two violins, tenor, and violoncello, executed by Messrs. Horace Poussard (first violin), Otto Bernard (second violin), Schreurs (tenor), and Bene Douay (violoncello), the programme was of a nonclassical kind, the instrumental pieces being for the most part the composition of the players, and the vocal music in almost every instance being taken from the repertory of the French school. M. Poussard played Reber's La Barceuse, and a Morceau, by himself, called Rondo du Nuit, both most admirably, and with great effect. M. Rene Douay introduced a serenade by Schubert, and displayed great powers of execution and a fine round tone; and both artists joined in a duet for violin and violoncello, on airs from Semiramide. In addition, Mr. Lindsay Sloper played a solo on the pianoforte in his finest manner, and Mr. John Thomas a fantasia on the harp. The singers were Mlle. Vaneri, Mad. Rieder, MM. Dupret, Fontanier, and Jules Lefort. (The Musical world, Saturday, 28 July 1860)

Thursday, 19 July 1860 : MM. Rene Douay and Horace Poussard's Matinee Musicale.

MM RENE DOUAY AND HORACE POUSSARD'S MATINEE MUSICALE. These two talented instrumentalists united their talents Thursday last, for the entertainment of their friends and patrons, and in addition to their own, had secured the valuable services of Mr Lindsay Sloper and Frank Mori, the piano, M. Schreurs, the viola, M. Otto the violin, and Mr John Thomason the harp. Of vocalists, the programme boasted the names of Mile. Vanen and Madame Rieder, M. Depret, M. Fontanier, and Jules Lefort. As will seen, instrumental music prevailed over vocal, and but for the excellence of the former, we should have said the latter was not quite fairly used. True it is that of instruments, the violin, and may add, the violoncello, are those to which general taste shews the greatest favour; but experience tells us that however skilfully those instruments may be handled, and however considerable may he the merits of the profound, classical music which they alone can give true expression, it will prove "caviare to the general it indiscriminately There are,' know, amateurs,-but they connoisseurs also,-who will listen to quartette septette by the hour together, and will eagerly call for more, more ''long after ordinary human beings have been wearied out of their propriety and have at last sunk under the infliction into most misplaced slumber; but how many such enthusiasts shall we And morning concerts? This, therefore, is not the kind of entertainment for that description of reunion where the company is mixed and desires to be amused well edified, . . The selection of vocal music was on this occasion judiciously made, being directed by proper regard for desideratum, and which seemed to be fully appreciated by the audience, who testified their satisfaction their continual as have already had the pleasure of saying, is first-rate artist and understands all the capabilities of the violoncello. He is worthy of the reputation made in Paris, and which bad preceded him hither. coadjutor, M. Poussard is one of the select few who know how to fascinate audience with an instrument which is generally more abused than any other. Of those who attempt to surmount its difficulties, how many can be said to have succeeded ? for are all aware what a disappointment it is.-knowing what it may be made,-to see a violin taken in hand and hear it scraped until it squeaks again at the barbarous treatment to which it is subjected. Not so M. Poussard. His fingering is rapid and masterly, and his expression all that can desired. There are instruments which may slurred over, which smatterer will contrive to pass muster; but play man must true artist; as well Jfnper. Of M Lefort we have had occasion to speak our admiration so lately that shall only add here that he was equal to himself, and sang, with that combination of finesse and energy peculiar to himself, two extremely graceful and effective little melodies and of lleurion,"voudrais avoir vos ailes," and Signor Fortuna the Podestos famous air from the Gazza Ladra, "II mio piano," which we beg to inform our young lady readers does not mean piano," has been suggested. The audience were very properly dismissed with "Vactasi via di qua." which they practically translated along about your business, you have had your guinea s worth. (Brighton Guardian, Wednesday, 25 July 1860)

Saturday, 21 July 1860 : Royal Dramatic College's Grand Concert at Crystal Palace.

ROYAL DRAMATIC COLLEGE. on Saturday, July 21. - The Council have the honour to announce, in consequence of numerous applications, they have made arrangements with the Directors of the Crystal Palace for the continuance of the FETE and FANCY FAIR on the above date. The Fancy Fair and Fairy Post-office will be presided over by the following ladies, who have already kindly tendered their services: Mrs. Stirling, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Miss Swanborough, Mrs. A. Mellon (late Miss Woolgar). Mrs. C. Mathews. Miss Julia Daly. Mrs. Billington, Miss K. Kelly, Miss H. Simms, Miss E. Thorne. Mrs. Frank Matthews, Miss Wyndham. Miss Katherine Hickson, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Mrs. Charles Charles Young. Mrs. Oliver, Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Button, Miss C. Saunders, Miss Herbert, Miss Marston, and Miss Seville. Aunt Sally. Sticks and Snuff-boxes, Cheap John, the Tent of Mystery, under the superintendence of Mr. J. B. Buckstone, Mr. Frank Matthews, Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. J. L. Toole, Mr. H. Compton, Mr. H. Widdicomb, Mr. James Rogers, Mr. J. Clark and Mr. Jos. Robing. T.R.M. The Council have also the gratification to announce that the following distinguished artists have most kindly consented to give their gratuitous aid in a Grand Concert: Madame Catherine Hayes, Madame Louise Vining, and Miss Augustus Thomson; Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Santley, Mr. Jules Lefort, M. Engel. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Benedict, with other eminent talent, which will be duly announced. The Band of the Grenadier Guards, under the direction of Mr. D. Godfrey, by permission of Colonel Lewis; the Band of the Coldstream Guards. under the direction of Mr. Godfrey by permission of Colonel Lord F. Paulet, C.B. ; and the Band of the Crystal Palace Company. Admission, 2s. 6d.; children, 1s.; reserved seats (numbered) to concert, 2s. 6d. Tickets of admission to the Palace and to the reserved seats for concert may be had of Mr. J. W. ANSON, at the office of the College, No. 15, Bedford-street, Covent-garden; Mr. SAMS, Royal Library, No. l. James's-street : Mr. MITCHELL, Royal Library, Old Bond-street ; Messrs. KEITH. PROWSE, and Co., Cheapside; at the Crystal Palace office, 2, Exeter-hall, Strand ; and of the usual agents. (The Critic, Thursday, 14 June 1860)

THE DRAMATIC COLLEGE. GRAND FETE AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. A most fashionable company, numbering some people, assembled on the occasion. We believe that the artistes of the stage are proverbial for warmth and geniality of soul. Hence, whenever we meet with an actor or an actress we expect to see a smiling face - a face, if not lighted up with inward happiness, yet sweetened by good-nature and softened by sympathy. A happy man, still more a happy woman, will draw crowds. We cannot be surprised, especially when the many permanent attractions of the Crystal Palace are taken into the account, that the Royal Dramatic Fancy Fair, presided over in every department by the most celebrated professors of the histrionic art, should have drawn multitudes of cheerful and generous people. But how shall we describe proceedings so various and so indescribably agreeable as those which we ought here to record ? What pen shall do justice to the blandishments of those ladies who presided over the several stalls, the stalls themselves being crowded with every conceivable and inconceivable curiosity? We can only give their names. If they think we fall below the task imposed upon us, we must respectfully assure them that their names are the highest eulogy which can be pronounced upon them. They are as follows - Mrs. Stirling, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Mrs A. Mellon (late Miss Woolgar), Miss Swanborough, Miss Julia Daly, Miss Billington, Miss K. Kelly, Mrs F. Matthews, Miss Kate Hickson, Miss E. Fitzwilliam, Miss H. Simms, Miss E. Thorne, Mrs Charles Young, Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Oliver, Miss Burton, Miss C. Saunders, Miss Herbert, Miss Neville, Miss Marston, Mrs. Eburne, Miss Laidlaw. The stalls were surrounded with eager inspectors, and, we believe, liberal purchasers throughout the day. The leading actors of the metropolis were not idle; but they devoted themselves to robuster speculations. "Aunt Sally," "Punch and Judy," and the "Tent of Mystery" absorbed the activities of Messrs J. B. Buckstone, F. Matthew, Clark, Compton, Widdicomb, Rogers, J. Robins, and Ball. Mr. Toole Mr. Paul Bedford carried on brisk trade during a portion of the morning. The arrangements, so excellent in many respects, were carried out under the direction of its committee of management, consisting of the following gentlemen : - Messrs B. Webster, Jerwood, Churchill, Philips, and Sams. Nor must we forget to pay a due tribute to the extraordinary exertions and admirable discretion of the secretary, Mr. J. W. Anson, whose labours must have been immense, and whose gratification will, we trust, bear some proportion to his deserts. At about half-past three o'clock. Mr. Webster, the Master of the College, appeared in the Handel orchestra, and read in an earnest and emphatic manner an address, written for the occasion by Robert Bell, Esq., which, it is hardly necessary to say, was received with loud cheers, and which we are sorry our limits will not admit of giving. At 3 o'clock an excellent Musical treat took place in which the following artists took a part - Madame F. Lancia, Mr. A. Braham, Madame C. Hayes, Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Stantly [sic], Madame L. Vinning, Mr. A. Wells, Mr. Jule, Miss ll. Thompson; conductors - Messrs Benedict and Sloper. The well known ability of the various performers attracted the attention of a large portion of the visitors. Every one exerted themselves to the utmost, and Madame Hayes, Mr. Harrison, and Mr. Stantly were obliged to repeat their respective songs. Mr. [sic] Lancia, whom we do not recollect to have heard here before, created a very favourable impression in both her pieces. Madame Vinning was also very successful in Weber's song, and the Jute obbligato was nicely played by Mr. Wells. The centre transept of the Crystal Palace is a very trying place to sing in. However the concert went off with the most perfect excellence, and the affair altogether was, perhaps, of the kind the greatest treat that ever took place. (Theatrical journal, Sunday, 1 July 1860)

ROYAL DRAMATIC COLLEGE CRYSTAL PALACE.- GRAND FETE and FANCY FAIR, on SATURDAY, July 21. The Council have the honour to announce, in consequence of numerous applications, they have made arrangements with the Directors of the Crystal Palace for the continuance of the Fete and Fancy Fair on the above date. The Fancy Fair and Fairy Post-office will be presided over by the following ladies, who have already kindly tendered their services :- Mrs. Stirling, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Miss Swanborough, Mrs. A. Mellon late Miss Woolgar, Mrs. C. Mathews, Miss Julia Daly, Mrs. Billington, Miss K. Kelly, Miss H. Simms. Miss E. Thorne, Mrs. Frank Matthews, Miss Wyndham. Miss Katharine Hickson, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Mrs. Charles Young, Miss Oliver, Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Bufton, Miss C. Saunders, Miss Herbert, Miss Marston, Miss Neville, Mn. Eburne, and Miss Laidlaw. Aunt Sally, Sticks and Snuff-boxes, Cheap John, the Tent of Mystery, under the superintendence of Mr. J. B. Buckstone, Mr. Frank Matthews, Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. J. L. Toole, Mr. H. Compton, Mr. H. Widdicomb, Mr. James Rogers, Mr. J. Clark and Mr. Jos. Robins, T.R.M. The Council have also the gratification to announce that the following distinguished artistes have most kindly consented to give their gratuitous aid in a Grand Concert :- Madame Catherine Hayes, Madame Louise Vinning, and Miss Augusta Thompson ; Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Santley, M. Jules Lefort, M. Engel, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Benedict, with other eminent talent, which will be duly announced. An Address, written expressly for the occasion by Robert Bell, Esq.. will be delivered by Benjamin Webster, Esq. The Band of the Grenadier Guards, under the direction of Mr. D. Godfrey, by permission of Colonel Lewis ; the Band of the Coldstream Guards under the direction of Mr. Godfrey, by permission of Colonel Lord F. Paulet, C.B. ; and the Band of the Crystal Palace Company. Admission, 2s. 6d. ; children, 1s. ; reserved seats numbered to concert, 2s. 6d. Tickets of admission to the Palace and to the reserved seats for concert may be had of Mr. J. W. Anson, at the office of the College, No. 15, Bedford-street, Covent-garden ; Mr. Sams, Royal Library, No. 1, St. James's-street: Mr. Mitchell, Royal Library. 33, Old Bond-street ; Messrs. Keith, Prowse, and Co., Cheapside, at the Crystal Palace Office, No. 2, Exeter Hall, Strand ; and of the usual agents. (Morning Post, Friday, 13 July 1860) (Also: Morning Post, Wednesday, 18 July 1860; Daily News, Thursday, 19 July 1860; The Times, Wednesday, 18 July 1860; The Times, Tuesday, 17 July 1860; London Observer, Sunday, 15 July 1860; The Times, Saturday, 14 July 1860; Bell's Weekly Messenger, Saturday, 14 July 1860; Morning Post, Saturday, 14 July 1860; The Era, Sunday, 15 July 1860; Globe, Friday, 20 July 1860.)

The Grand Dramatic Fete and Fancy Fair at the Crystal Palace. The distance from town, the high charge for tickets of admission thus rendered necessary, and the very unfavourable weather that prevailed at the time when the Fancy Fair was held at Maybury, on the occasion of the first stone being laid of the Royal Dramatic College, all contributed to diminish the attendance on that day, and prevent many who had eagerly anticipated the event from joining in the novel festivities that had been organised. To remedy this disappointment as much as possible, the Council have arranged to continue the Fete and Fancy Fair on behalf of that excellent institution at the Crystal Palace, where greater facilities exist for securing the amusement, the comfort, and the convenience of visitors. Profiting by the experience gained on the former occasion, the managers of the forthcoming fete, which is to take place on Saturday next, July 21st, will improve as well as enlarge the mode of their operations, and the members of all the principal theatres in the metropolis have cheerfully volunteered their assistance to render the day's enjoyment complete, and to provide a fund of amusement for the visitors in return for their kindly support in aid of the funds of the College. The Fancy Fair and Fairy Post Office will derive their attraction from some irresistible female presidents, and the al-fresco amusements will be supervised by some of our favourite comedians. Superadded to these attractions, moreover, will be the appropriate Address, written by Mr. Robert Bell, and spoken by Mr. Benjamin Webster, and a Grand Concert, in which Madame Catherine Hayes, Madame Louise Vinning, Miss Augusta Thompson, Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Santley, M. Jules Lefort, M. Engel, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Benedict, and other celebrated artistes will take part. The weather, though it may enhance the pleasures of the day, will not so materially affect the fete as on the previous occasion, and we may venture to hope, therefore, the Crystal Palace will, on Saturday next, be thronged with an unusually numerous company. No doubt the "season ticket holders " will muster in great force, but their presence will not benefit the Institution, unless they kindly forego their privilege upon this occasion (as the playbills say), and pay 2s. 6d. at the doors. (The Era, Sunday, 15 July 1860)

ROYAL DRAMATIC COLLEGE CRYSTAL PALACE.- GRAND FETE and FANCY FAIR, TO-MORROW, July 21. The Council have the honour to announce, in consequence of numerous applications, they have made arrangements with the Directors of the Crystal Palace for the continuance of the Fete and Fancy Fair on the above date. The Fancy Fair and Fairy Post-office will be presided over by the following ladies, who have already kindly tendered their services :- Mrs. Stirling, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Miss Swanborough, Mrs. A. Mellon late Miss Woolgar, Mrs. C. Mathews, Miss Julia Daly, Mrs. Billington, Miss K. Kelly, Miss H. Simms. Miss E. Thorne, Mrs. Frank Matthews, Miss Wyndham. Miss Katharine Hickson, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Mrs. Charles Young, Miss Oliver, Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Bufton, Miss C. Saunders, Miss Herbert, Miss Marston, Miss Neville, Mn. Eburne, and Miss Laidlaw. Aunt Sally, Sticks and Snuff-boxes, Cheap John, the Tent of Mystery, under the superintendence of Mr. J. B. Buckstone, Mr. Frank Matthews, Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. J. L. Toole, Mr. H. Compton, Mr. H. Widdicomb, Mr. James Rogers, Mr. J. Clark and Mr. Jos. Robins, T.R.M. The Council have also the gratification to announce that the following distinguished artistes have most kindly consented to give their gratuitous aid in a Grand Concert :- Madame Catherine Hayes, Madame Louise Vinning, and Miss Augusta Thompson ; Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Santley, M. Jules Lefort, M. Engel, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Benedict, with other eminent talent, which will be duly announced. An Address, written expressly for the occasion by Robert Bell, Esq.. will be delivered by Benjamin Webster, Esq. The Band of the Grenadier Guards, under the direction of Mr. D. Godfrey, by permission of Colonel Lewis ; the Band of the Coldstream Guards under the direction of Mr. Godfrey, by permission of Colonel Lord F. Paulet, C.B. ; and the Band of the Crystal Palace Company. Admission, 2s. 6d. ; children, 1s. ; reserved seats numbered to concert, 2s. 6d. Tickets of admission to the Palace and to the reserved seats for concert may be had of Mr. J. W. Anson, at the office of the College, No. 15, Bedford-street, Covent-garden ; Mr. Sams, Royal Library, No. 1, St. James's-street: Mr. Mitchell, Royal Library. 33, Old Bond-street ; Messrs. Keith, Prowse, and Co., Cheapside, at the Crystal Palace Office, No. 2, Exeter Hall, Strand ; and of the usual agents. (Daily News, Friday, 20 July 1860)

CRYSTAL PALACE.- GRAND BAZAAR, FANCY FAIR, and CONCERT, in AID of the FUNDS of the DRAMATIC COLLEGE, THIS DAY. Arrangements on a most extensive scale have been made for the above, particulars of which are announced by the Council of the College. The Palace will open at ten o'clock.- Admission, as usual on Saturdays, 2s. 6d.; children, 1s. CRYSTAL PALACE.- THIS DAY (SATURDAY).- ROYAL DRAMATIC COLLEGE BAZAAR, FANCY FAIR, and GRAND CONCERT. The principal Ladies of the various Dramatic Corps of the London Theatres have kindly consented to preside at the stalls. Aunt Sally, Cheap John, the Tent of Mystery, and general sports, under the superintendence of the leading gentlemen in the profession. Concert, in which Madame Catherine Hayes, Madame Florence Lancia. Madame Louisa Vinning, and Miss Augusta Thompson, with Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Santley, M. Jules Lefort, M. Engel, Mr. Augustus Braham, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Master Drew Dean, and Mr. Benedict will take part. Benjamin Webster, Esq., will deliver an address. The Bands of the Coldstream and Grenadier Guards will perform in the Grounds during the day, and the Orchestral Band of the Company at intervals. Palace open at ten. Fancy Fair commences at twelve. Concert at three. Fair continued during the concert and afterwards. Admission, half-a-crown; children, one shilling; reserved seats for the concert half-a-crown extra. AMY.- A LETTER, Containing a most valuable secret relative to your future happiness, awaits you at the FAIRY POST-OFFICE in the CRYSTAL PALACE THIS DAY. AUNT SALLY will be happy to meet the Aristocracy and Gentry of London on the Terrace of the CRYSTAL PALACE THIS DAY, at twelve o'clock. (Morning Post, Saturday, 21 July 1860) (Also: Daily News, Saturday, 21 July 1860; Morning Chronicle (1801), Saturday, 21 July 1860; Morning Chronicle (1801), Saturday, 21 July 1860; Daily News, Saturday, 21 July 1860; The Times, Saturday, 21 July 1860.)

ROYAL DRAMATIC COLLEGE, CRYSTAL PALACE. - Crystal Palace. - Grand Fete and Fancy Fair, THIS DAY, July 21. The Council have the honour-to announce, in consequence of numerous applications, they have made arrangements with the Directors of the Crystal Palace for the continuance of the FETE and FANCY FAIR on the above date. The Fancy Fair and Fairy Post-office will be presided over by the following ladies, who have kindly tendered their services:-Mrs. Stirling, Miss Amy Sedgwick. Mme Swanborough, Mrs. A. Medon (late Miss Woolgar) Miss Julia Daly, Mrs. Billington. Miss K. Kelly, Miss H. Simms, Miss E. Thorne. Mrs. Frank Matthews, Miss Wyndham, Miss Katharine Hickson, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Mrs. Charles Young, Miss Oliver, Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Bufton, Miss C. Saunders, Miss Herbert, Miss Marston. Miss Neville, Mrs. Eburne, Miss Laidlaw, Miss E Johnstone. Miss Hudspeth, and Miss Marshall. Change can be obtained dose to the stalls. Aunt Sally, Sticks and Snuff-boxes. Cheap John, the Tent of Mystery, under the superintendence of Mr. J. B. Buckstone, Mr. Frank Matthews, Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. J.L. Toole, Mr. H. Compton. Mr. H. Widdicomb, Mr. James Rogers. Mr. J. Clark, Mr. Jos. Robins (Theatre Royal, Manchester). Mr. Clarke. Mr. B. Marshall and Mr. L. Ball. The Council have also the gratification to announce that the following distinguished artistes have most kindly consented to give their gratuitous aid in a Grand Concert:-Madame Catherine Hayes, Madame Florence Lands, Madame Louise Vinning, and Miss Augusta Thomson; Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Santley, Master Drew Dean, M. Jules Lefort, M. Engel, Mr. Augustus Braham. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Benedict. An Address, written expressly for the occasion by Robert Ball, Esq., will be delivered by Benjamin Webster, Esq. The Band of the Grenadier Guards, under the direction of Mr. D. Godfrey, by permission of Colonel Lewis; the Band of the Coldstream Guards, under the direction of Mr. Godfrey. by permission of Colonel Lord F. Paulet, C.B.; and the Band of the Crystal Palace Company. The games provided by Mr. Cramer. jun., of 210, Regent-street. Admission 2s. 6d.; children, 1s.; reserved seats (numbered) to concert, 2s. 6d. Tickets of admission to the Palace and to the reserved seats for concert may be had of Mr. J. W. Anson, at the office of the College, No. 15, Bedford-street, Covent-garden; Mr. Sims, Royal library, No. 1, St. James's-street: Mr. Mitchell, Royal library, 33 Old Bond-street; Messrs Keith, Prowse, and Co., Cheapside ; at the Crystal Palace office, 2, Exeter-hall, Strand and of the usual agents. (The Times, Saturday, 21 July 1860)

CRYSTAL PALACE. Saturday was a grand day at the Crystal Palace. It was specially set apart for a bazaar, fancy fair, and concert on behalf of the Royal Dramatic College; and, judging from the number of visitors present and the animation which prevailed throughout the entire proceedings, we cannot but think the "event" was one of the most successful which has taken place for a long time past. The programme was of a very varied character; but the centre of attraction was certainly the portion of the Palace where the fancy fair was held. This took place in the space opposite the orchestra, and the principal ladies of the various dramatic corps of the London theatres presided at the stalls. These comprised - Miss Swanborough, Miss Bufton, Mrs. F. Matthews, Miss Kate Hickson, Miss Saunders, Mrs. Eburne, Mrs. Billington, Miss Kate Kelly, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Leigh Murray, Miss Herbert, Mrs. A. Mellon, Miss H. Simms, Miss Daly, Miss Marston, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Miss Thorn, Miss Laidlaw, Mrs. C. Young, Miss Neville, Miss M. Wilton, and Miss Oliver. All these ladies exerted themselves to the utmost to entice customers- and few if any, had cause for complaint when they reckoned up their " takings" at the end of the day. At one period Miss Sedgwick's " wheel of fortune," perhaps, obtained a rather larger share of attention than was bestowed upon some of the other stalls ; but to compensate for this, shortly afterwards, Mrs. Stirling ruled supreme, and when her numerous admirers departed, they left minus many pieces of silver they had previously possessed. The same remarks will apply to almost all the other stall-keepers; and upon this point we can only say no one had cause for jealousy, but the funds of the college were largely benefited. Two other ladies, Miss E. Johnstone and Miss Hudspeth, also did a very "pretty business." They were the mistresses of a fancy post-office, where autograph letters of J. B. Buckstone, T. P. Cooke, William Creswick, Madame Grisi, William Harrison, Miss Heath, Robert Keeley, Mrs. Keeley, Carlotta Leclercq, W. C. Macready, Samuel Phelps, Louisa Pyne, F. Robson, Tom Taylor, John Vandenhoff, Benjamin Webster, Alfred Wigan, Mrs. Wigan, Marie Wilton, and others could be obtained upon the payment of the postage- one shilling. It is only necessary to say that the postal arrangement - both as regards rapid delivery and revenue - gave great satisfaction. But the men were not idle. Mr. Buckstone announced "as now selling," a full account of the "savage assault of Aunt Sally upon himself, described in letters from on eye witness" while Messrs. J. L. Toole and Paul Bedford intimated that they had gone into partnership, and had on sale "a quantity of St. Domingo Billy 'bacco boxes" - the quality of which was guaranteed by Mr. T. P. Cooke. How many editions the "new work " went through, or to what extent the receptacles of the "weed" found purchasers we are unable to say ; but if these transactions were upon an equal scale with others that took place during the day all parties concerned had reason to be satisfied. Then at different periods of the day there was much excitement by "Aunt Sally," "Cheap John," "Punch and Judy," and " The Tent of Mystery," under the direction of J. B. Buckstone, Frank Matthews, Paul Bedford, J. L. Toole, Clark (Haymarket), H. Compton, H. Widdicomb, James Rogers, J. Clarke (Strand), Jos. Robins, T.R.M., and Lewis Ball. There are just two reasons why we cannot give a "full, true, and particular account " of the Tent of Mystery, which was one of the most lucrative and striking exhibitions of the fete. The first is, the solemn injunction which met the eye upon entering the mysterious cavern, "All who enter here must observe silence as to what they see or - - ;" has closely sealed our lips : but if such had not been the case, considering that the festival is to be continued to-morrow, we are afraid the receipts at the door of the " tent" would diminish if we revealed the secrets of the prison-house. We - like many hundred others - paid our entrance fee, and our advice to all those who intend to patronise the fete to-day, is - " do likewise." About three o'clock, Mr. Webster, the Master of the Dramatic College, delivered the following address, which was written expressly for the occasion by Mr. Robert Bell: "The painter who displays his art on glass, Creates what seems at first a dusky mass Of tints and outlines- 'til the light shines through, And brings its latent beauty into view : Then glow the colours, then the forms appear. And what was dark before, grows bright and clear. Thus, too, the poet who the stage essays, And trusts his tame to audiences and plays, Prepares a picture into which he throws Wit, knowledge, humour, all the traits his muse Can gather out of life, from sternest passions Down to field practice, and the last new fashions. But when 'tis done, and every scene is wrought With finest skill in character and pint. It waits the light that shall its depths illume. And all is dim until the actors come. They to its fable vital action give, Quicken its words, and make its figures live ; Through them the scenes start from the silent page. And with their breathing movements fill the stage. Tis in their name we have come here to-day. To honour both - the Player and the Play. The Drama needs no helping-hand ; 'tis sure Through all Time's shifts and changes to endure. Not so the Player ; when his prime is o'er. He sinks neglected, and is seen no more. You, who your Drama's credit justly cherish. Will not consent to see the Actor perish. Remembering what you owe him for the nights of innocent pleasure, and of grave delights. His art has yielded you ; - how his own ease He sacrificed in the desire to please- Wore laughter on his face, when private grief Was eating at his heart ; - and found the chief Reward for all his struggles, toils, and cares, Not in the smiles of fortune, but in yours. You will not fail him ln his hour of need, When his grey hairs, and want, for succour plead, But with a liberal hand, and offering meet Will raise for his old age a calm retreat; Where, cast for life, he may play out his port In quiet trust, and with a grateful heart. The concert then commenced. It was conducted by Mr. Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and the artistes were as follows: - Madame Catherine Hayes, Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Louisa Vinning, and Miss Augusta Thomson, Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Santley, Master Drew Dean, M. Jules Lefort, M. Engel, and Mr. Augustus Braham. The different vocalists were much applauded, and the instrumental portion of the entertainment (there were several bands) was listened to with extreme pleasure. The upper system of fountains played about seven o'clock, but after they had ceased, a large portion of the visitors - who appeared highly delighted with the day's proceedings - lingered in the grounds and upon the terraces, watching the declining sun and gazing upon the magnificent scenery presented to their view in all directions. The bazaar and fancy fair will be continued this day, under the superintendence of the same ladies and gentlemen who attended on Saturday. The athletic sports and games by members of the volunteer corps (postponed from last Monday) will also be concluded to-day. It has also been arranged to play the play the great fountains, and the whole series of waterworks at half-past five o'clock, as a compliment to the gentlemen of the International Statistical Congress, who have a dejeuner in the new dining-room of the palace as a termination to their labours. (The Standard, Monday, 23 July 1860)

ROYAL DRAMATIC COLLEGE. Night after night the moon takes up the "wondrous tale" so effulgently narrated by the sun in the morning, but Diana's performance is far less brilliant than Apollo's; the child of an illustrious sire usually provokes the criticism " sequitur patrem non passibus acquis ;" the painter who attempts to reproduce a the picture most frequently injures his own reputation ; and Smollett's continuation of Hume is a very inadequate achievement. From these and many kindred facts it may be inferred that sequels are for the most part failures. They come tardy off, and too often suffer by contrast with their antecedents. Such is the general rule; but this rule, like all others, is subject to particular exceptions, and a most notable one has occurred in the case of the Dramatic College fete which was celebrated at the Crystal Palace on Saturday under circumstances of far greater éclat than attended its original production at Maybury last month. The plan of both entertainments was in all essential respects precisely the same, and for that reason need not now be recapitulated with much particularity of detail ; but the Sydenham festival has passed off in a gayer and more spirited style, and has enjoyed a much larger amount of public patronage than was vouchsafed to its prototype. For this satisfactory result several reasons may be assigned, the most obvious being that the locality of the second fete was more convenient, the period of the season better chosen, and the weather, upon the whole, more favourable. At Maybury the attendance was very sparse, and consisted chiefly of actors, artists, and a limited number of gentlemen connected with dramatic and periodic literature ; but "all the world and his wife" were at Sydenham on Saturday, and with the worthy couple many thousands of their multitudinous progeny. The rain, which fell copiously in the morning, and which, viewed in conjunction with the black clouds that loured ominously in the west, not unnaturally excited alarm, cleared off rapidly as the day advanced, and from noon till evening the weather was delightful, with sufficient sunshine to give effulgence to the scene, and breeze enough to maintain a fresh and pleasant atmosphere. At two o'clock a very numerous and fashionable company had assembled, and we heard a beautiful lady observe that "there was not an empty seat that was not full." One of the most attractive features of the day's proceedings was a fancy fair presided over by some of the most distinguished actresses of the London theatres. This department of the entertainment must have proven very beneficial to the exchequer, for there was no lack of purchasers, and the articles sold were not disposed of at an alarming .sacrifice ; but it is to be regretted that the stalls were not scattered at frequent intervals throughout the building, instead of being all concentrated in the Centre Transept, where a vocal and instrumental concert also took place ; where the fairy Post-office likewise was established ; and where, moreover, a number of peep-shows and other exhibitions contributed to draw together so dense a crowd that the heat was over-powering. A different arrangement, in a place where the noble proportions of the edifice might have made it so easy of accomplishment, would have materially promoted the comfort of the visitors, and at the same time greatly improved the general splendour of the scene by giving it a better effect of light and colour and a certain charm of panoramic motion which a closely-wedged crowd, however brilliantly attired, cannot present. The ladies who presided at the stalls were :- -Mrs. Stirling, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Mrs. A. Mellon, Miss Swanborough, Miss Julia Daly. Mrs. Billington, Miss K. Kelly, Mrs. F. Matthews, Miss Kate Hickson, Miss E. Fitzwilliam, Miss H. Simms, Miss E. Thorn. Mrs. Charles Young, Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Oliver, Miss Bufton, Miss C. Saunders, Miss Herbert, Miss Neville, Miss Marston, Mrs. Eburne, and Miss Laidlaw. These fair dames de boutiques drove a thriving trade, and displayed surprising skill of cajolery in enticing customers to their respective bazaars. It was remarked of Fuselli that a beggar painted by him was idealised into a "patriarch of poverty,' and, in a like manner, it may be said that the usually ignoble habit of "touting" acquired grace and dignity at the hands of the accomplished ladies, who practised it so dexterously in the cause of charity at the Crystal Palace on It was not a little amusing to observe the various alluring arts and winning device, to which they had recourse in their perpetual attempts to coax the money out of the pockets of the gentlemen who clustered round their counters. It would be invidious to hazard an opinion as to which lady did the most business ; but it may safely be asserted that none appeared to do more than Mrs. Stirling, of the Olympic. It not unfrequently happens at fancy fairs that the public are exposed to loss owing to their utter inability to obtain silver coin in exchange for gold ; but this inconvenience was effectively obviated at the Dramatic College Fair by establishing, within an easy distance of the stalls, a little bank, where change was supplied to all comers. This was a very laudable arrangement, for even the best natured old gentleman who may have agreed to pay 2s. .6d. for a fourpenny pen -wiper, would like to see some change out of his sovereign. The Fairy Post-office was conducted by Miss Hudspeth. Miss Marshall, and Miss E. Johnstone with a tact, courteousness, and a zealous assiduity to the requirement of the public which the authorities .it the great establishment at St. Martin's-le-Grand would do well to imitate. The penny system was not acted upon, but the memories of the good old times were renewed by a respectable rate of pottage - not less than a shilling -a sum which, however alarming to financial reformers, did not impede the circulation of epistolary correspondence, for the office was besieged with applicants for letters lying in the poste restante. "Aunt Sallys," Cheap Johns, and Punch and Judy Shows were of frequent recurrence, and these favourite portions of the entertainment were under the direction of Mr. Suckstone, Mr. Frank Matthews, Mr. Clark (Haymarket), Mr. H. Compton, Mr. H. Widdiscombe, Mr. James Rogers (admirably made up as a Methodist parson), Mr. J. Clarke (Strand), Mr. Joseph Robins, and Mr. Lewis Ball, Mr. Toole devoted his artistic energies to a peep-show which was one of the most popular exhibitions of the day. Out of doors, upon the upper terrace, was erected a white marquee, enigmatically designated "'The Tent of Mystery." This Eleusinian abode was understood to be under the management of Mr. Buckstone and some other celebrated comedians, but upon the door was inscribed a terrible warning - "Whoever enters here must observe silence as to what he sees or ___." The dread of this unknown alternative prevents us from discussing what we witnessed within the canvas walls of "his temple of mystery, but we may venture to assert that it was very wonderful, and will not easily be forgotten by those who paid their money for admission. It is worthy of remark that very few ladies entered the tent, and that the few who did so were observed to have a very uneasy expression of countenance on coming out- as though they had something upon their minds which they would give the world to reveal, but dared not. The anguish occasioned to the female constitution by such a state of things may be more easily imagined than described, and we cannot but regard the erection of '"The Tent of Mystery" as a heartless invasion upon the prerogatives of the sex. In the interior of the Palace were suspended flags and banners bearing appropriate mottoes ; and over the organ was printed this salutary and suitable injunction from Hamlet, "See the players bestowed. Let them be well used, for they are the abstract and brief chronicles of the time." At three o'clock Mr. Webster, the master of the college, appeared in the Handel orchestra amid enthusiastic applause, and read, with his usual grace and fervour of elocution, an address written by Mr. Bell, and certainly more remarkable for humanity of sentiment than for melody of cadence, truthfulness of rhyme, or elegance of composition : "The painter who displays his art on glass Creates what seems at first a dusky mass of tints and outlines- till the light shines through And brings its latent beauty into view ; Then glow the colours, then the forms appear. And what was dark before grows bright and clear. " Thus, too, the poet who the stage essays, And trusts his fame to audiences and plays, Prepares a picture into which he throws Wit, knowledge, humour, all the traits his muse Can gather out of life, from sternest passions Down to field practice and the last new fashions. But when 'tis done, and every scene is wrought With finest skill in character and plot. It waits the light that shall its depths illume, And all is dim until the actors come. They to its fable vital action give, Quicken its words, and make its figures live : Through them the scenes start from the silent page, And with their breathing movements till the stage. Tis in their name we have come here to-day, To honour both - the player and the play. The Drama needs no helping hand ; 'tis sure Through all Time's shifts and changes to endure. Not so the Player; when his prime is o'er, He sinks neglected, and is seen no more. " You, who your Drama's credit justly cherish, Will not consent to see the Actor perish. Remembering what you owe him for the nights Of innocent pleasure, and of grave delights His art has yielded you -how his own ease He sacrificed in the desire to please ; Wore laughter on his face when private grief Was eating at his heart .-and found the chief Reward for all his struggles, toils, and cares Not in the smiles of fortune, but in yours. You will not fail him in his hour o need When his grey hairs, and want, for succour plead. But with a liberal hand, and offering meet, will raise for his old age a calm retreat Where, cast for life, he may play out his part In quiet trust and with a grateful heart." A concert, of which the programme was as follows was given in the course of the day :- Overture " Der Freischütz" - Weber. Duett "Da quel di" "Linda di Chamouni " Madme F. Lancia and Mr. A Braham - Donizetti, Cavatina, "Come per me sereno " "Sonnambula" Madame Catherine Hayes - Bellini. The Muleteers Song "The Rose of Castille" Mr. W. Harrison - Balfe. "The Garibaldi March" harmonium, Herr Engel - Engel. Ballad, "A Father's Love" "Lurline ", Mr. Santley - Wallace. Song, "Long have I watched" "Preciosa" Madame L Vinning; flute obbligato, Mr. A. Wells - Weber. Romance, "Comment est-ce arrive," M. Jules Lefort - L. Engel. Ballad, "The Forsaken," Madame C. Hayes - Miss Gabriel. Aria "Il Bacio" Miss Augusta Thomson - Arditi. English Song, "Never Despair," Mr. A. Braham - Braham. Recitative and Aria, "Sento di patria, "Allor che i forti," Madame Florence Lancia - Verdi. Solo, flute, Master Drew Dean - Boehm. Air, "Noel," M. Jules Lefort - Adam. Overture, "Crown Diamonds" - Auber. Conductors - Messrs. Benedict and Lindsay Sloper. This concert was performed with spirit and regularity but owing to the prevalence of many distracting influences, it did not attract the attention it deserved. A select few, however, listened to it with rapt attention, and enthusiastically encored the performances of Madame Hayes, Mr. Harrison, and Mr. Santley. The general arrangement of the day's proceedings was a highly satisfactory, and reflected great credit on Messrs. Webster, Sams, Jerwood, and Churchill the gentlemen most actively concerned in it. We are happy to be able to announce that, that owing to the extraordinary success which attended the fancy fair on Saturday, the entertainment will be repeated this day. (Morning Post, Monday, 23 July 1860)

Crystal Palace.-The Bazaar and Fancy Fair in aid of the funds of the Royal Dramatic College. Hence a second fete, under the gigantic arcades of the Palace Sydenham, and the attendance of nearly thirteen thousand friends and patrons of this most laudable project for smoothing the downward path and cheering the declining days of the decayed members of an arduous and precarious profession. How gratifying, then, must be the intelligence that the gala on Saturday, which will be continued this day, is hopefully estimated have cleared one thousand pounds for the charity. The rain, which fell cheerlessly in the early part of the day, doubtlessly deterred some of the more undecided from an excursion Sydenham, and these, we hope, in addition to those who made the first visit, will be found assisting in the good cause to-day. The attractions of the fancy fair were enhanced by the fact that the principal ornaments of the London stage occupied the stalls, as saleswomen. Their stalls, tastefully fitted-up with pink and white drapery, were placed in the garden side of the transept; they were ten in number, and were occupied by Mrs, Stirling, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Mrs. A. Mellon (late Miss Woolgar). Miss Miss Julia Daly, Mrs. Billington, Miss K. Kelly, Mrs. F. Matthews, Miss Kate Hickson, Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam. Miss H. Simms, Miss E. Thorne, Mrs. Charles Young. Miss Marie Wilton, Miss Oliver, Miss Button, [?], Miss Herbert, Miss Neville, Miss Marston, Mrs. Eburne, and Miss The light and elegant wares which these ladies had to dispose of were eagerly purchased. The photographs of the actresses themselves, by Messrs. Clarkington, Silvy, and Herbert Catkins, each bearing the autographs of the originals, were sold in large numbers. Mrs. Stirling had a crowd of gentlemen around her stall the whole day, the graceful and winning manner in which she coaxed customers was perfectly irresistible. Miss Amy Sedgwick was extensively patronised with her wheel of fortune, where all were prizes and no blanks. Miss Swanborough Miss Bufton sold their autographs at highly remunerative prices. The stall of Miss Oliver aud Miss Wilton was supplied, among other things, with the original copy of the agreement made between Jenny Lind and Mr. Benedict, with respect to the American trip, and which was raffled for, well as several original drawings and excellent pictures, contributed by other friends of the movement. Every possible device was resorted to by these fascinating pleaders in the cause of charity to draw silver and gold from the pockets of their auditory. The Fairy Post Office, had for its charming post-mistresses Miss Hudspeth, Miss Marshall, and Miss E. Johnstone. Letters lying therein from Mr. Buckstone, Mr. Paul Bedford and his assistants admirable. Hour after hour these itinerant merchants were engaged in disposing of the varied contents of their travelling magazine. In the ground was the "Tent of Mystery," presided over by Mr. Rogers, Mr. Buckstone, and some other choice spirits. The prying curiosity of the spectators found ample scope for exercise in piercing the mystery which was concealed in this tent. Visitors were invited to enter for the small admission of sixpence. Mr. Rogers guarded one of the doors as a grand inquisitor; his attendants were robed black, and the entrance was carefully concealed by canvas. The interior of the tent was fitted up and decorated in a style thoroughly keeping with the external appearance and the mystery which surrounded the whole affair. We shall not, of course, be expected to spoil the zest of future visitors by telling what the great mystery consists; the marvel is how so much could be given for the money, and yet leave a handsome balance to the funds of the charity. Punch and Judy were also upon the ground, and Mr. Toole had a penny peep-show must be seen to be appreciated those who wish be victimised, and enjoy a hearty at the cool audacity of the showman. About three o'clock, previous to the concert, the following address, written Mr. Robert Bell, was delivered by Mr. Benjamin Webster The painter who displays his art on glass, Creates what seems at first dusky mass Of tints and outlines-'till the light shines through, And brings its latent beauty into view': Then glow the colours, then the forms appear, And what was dark before, grows bright and clear. hus, too, the poet who the stage essays, And trusts his fame to audiences and plays, Prepares a picture into which he throws Wit, knowledge, humour, all the traits his muse Can gather out of life, from sternest passions Down to field practice, and the last new fashions. But when 'tis done, and every scene is wrought With finest skill in character and plot, It waits the light that shall its depths illume, And all is dim until the actors come. They to its fable vital action give. Quicken its words, and make its figures live: Through them the scenes start from the silent page, And with their breathing movements fill the stage. 'Tis in their name we have come here to-day, To honour both-the Player and the Play. The Drama needs no helping hand; 'tis sure Through all time's shifts and changes to endure. Not so the Player; when his prime is o'er, He sinks neglected, and seen no more. You, who your Drama's credit justly cherish, Will not consent to see the Actor perish, Remembering what you owe him for the nights Of innocent pleasure, and of grave delights His art has yielded you ;-how his own case He sacrificed in the desire to please Wore laughter on his face, when private grief Was eating at his heart; and found the chief Reward for all his struggles, toils, and cares, Not the smiles of fortune, but in yours. You will not fail him in his hour of need, When his grey hairs, and want, for succour plead, But with a liberal hand, and offering meet. Will raise for his old age a calm retreat; Where, cast for life, he may play out his part In quiet trust, and with grateful heart." The delivery of the address was warmly received. The large orchestra was decorated with and in front of the organ was placed the quotation from Hamlet See that the players are well bestowed are the brief chronicle and abstract of the day. The concert which followed was conducted by Mr. Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The leading artists were - Madame Catherine Hayes, Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Louisa Vinning, and Miss Augusta Thomson, Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Santley, M. Jules Lefort, M. Engel, and Mr. Augustus Braham and Master Drew Dean gave a solo on the flute. The different vocalists were much applauded, and the instrumental portion of the entertainment was delightedly listened to. The bands of the Grenadier and Coldstream Guards, together with the Crystal Palace band, performed selections of music during the day, and the upper series of fountains played after the concert. As we have intimated above, the bazaar and fancy fair, with the games and amusements, will be resumed this day (Monday), (Morning Advertiser, Monday, 23 July 1860) (Also: Atlas, Saturday, 28 July 1860.)

THE ACTORS AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. Saturday was a grand day at the Crystal Palace. It was specially set apart for a bazaar, fancy fair, and concert on behalf of the Royal Dramatic College; and, judging from the number of visitors present and the animation which prevailed throughout the entire proceedings, we cannot but think the " event was one of the most successful which has taken place for a long time past. The programme was of a very varied character; but the centre of attraction was certainly the portion of the palace where the fancy fair was held. This took place in the space opposite the orchestra, and the principal ladies of the various dramatic corps of the London theatres presided at the stalls. These comprised-Miss Swanborough, Miss Bufton, Mrs. F. Matthews, Miss Kate Hickson, Miss Saunders, Miss Eburne, Mrs. Billington, Miss Kate Kelly, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Leigh Murray, Miss Herbert, Mrs. A. Mellon, Miss H. Simms, Miss Daly, Miss Marston, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Miss Thorn, Miss Laidlaw, Mrs. C. Young, Miss Neville, Miss M. Wilton, and Miss Oliver. All these ladies exerted themselves to the utmost to entice customers - and few, if any, had cause for complaint when they reckoned up their "takings" at the end of the day. At one period Miss Sedgwick's "wheel of fortune," perhaps, obtained a rather larger share of attention than was bestowed upon some of the other stalls; but to compensate for this, shortly afterwards, Mrs. Stirling ruled supreme, and when her numerous admirers departed, they left minus many pieces of silver they had previously possessed. The same remarks will apply to almost all the other stall-keepers; and upon this point we can only say no one had cause for jealousy, but the funds of the college were largely benefited. Two other ladies, Miss E. Johnstone and Miss Hudspeth, also did a very "pretty business." They were the mistresses of a fancy post-office, where autograph letters of J. B. Buckstone, T. P. Cooke, William Creswick, Mad. Grisi, William Harrison, Miss Heath, Robert Keeley, Mrs. Keeley, Carlotta Leclercq, W. C. Macready, Samuel Phelps, Louisa Pyne, F. Robson, Tom Taylor, John Vandenhoff, Benjamin Webster, Alfred Wigan, Mrs. Wigan, Marie Wilton, and others could be obtained upon the payment of the postage - one shilling. It is only necessary to say that the postal arrangements - both as regards rapid delivery and revenue - gave great satisfaction. But the men were not idle. Mr. Buckstone announced "as now selling," a full account of the "savage assault of Aunt Sally upon himself, described in letters from an eye witness; " while Messrs. J. T. Toole and Paul Bedford intimated that they had gone into partnership, and had on sale "a quantity of St. Domingo Billy 'bacco boxes" - the quality of which was guaranteed by Mr. T. P. Cooke. How many editions the "new work" went through, or to what extent the receptacles of the "weed" found purchasers, we are unable to say; but if these transactions were upon an equal scale with others that took place during the day, all parties concerned had reason to be satisfied. Then at different periods of the day there was much excitement by "Aunt Sally," "Cheap John," "Punch and Judy," and " The Tent of Mystery," under the direction of J. B. Buckstone, Frank Matthews, Paul Bedford, J. T. Toole, Clark (Haymarket), H. Compton, H. Widdicomb, James Rogers, J. Clarke (Strand), Jos. Robins, T.R.M., and Lewis Ball. The reason why we can not give a "full, true, and particular account" of the Tent of Mystery, which was one of the most lucrative and striking exhibitions of the fete, is the solemn injunction which met the eye upon entering the mysterious cavern, "All who enter here must observe silence as to what they see or ------." About three o'clock Mr. Webster, the Master of the Dramatic College, delivered the following address, which was written expressly for the occasion by Mr. Robert Bell : - The painter who displays his art on glass, Creates what seems at first a dusky mass Of tints and outlines- til the light shines through, And brings its latent beauty into view; Then glow the colours, then the forms appear, And what was dark before, grows bright and clear. Thus, too, the poet who the stage essays. And trusts his fame to audiences and plays, Prepares a picture into which he throws Wit, knowledge, humour, all the traits his muse Can gather out of life, from sternest passions Down to field practice, and the last new fashions. But when 'tis done, and every scene is wrought With finest skill in character and plot, It waits the light that shall its depths illume. And all is dim until the actors come. They to its fable vital action give, Quicken its words, and make its figures live; Through them the scenes start from the silent page, And with their breathing movements fill the stage. Tis in their name we have come here to-day, To honour both - the Player and the Play. The Drama needs no helping-hand; 'tis sure Through all Time's shifts and changes to endure. Not so the Player; when his prime is o'er, He sinks neglected, and is seen no more. You, who your Drama's credit justly cherish, Will not consent to see the Actor perish, Remembering what you owe him for the nights Of innocent pleasure, and of grave delights, His art has yielded you; - how his own ease He sacrificed in the desire to please;- Wore laughter on his face, when private grief Was eating at his heart; - and found the chief Reward for all his struggles, toils, and cares, Not in the smiles of fortune, but in yours. You will not fail him in his hour of need, When his grey hairs, and want, for succour plead, But with a liberal hand, and offering meet. Will raise for his old age a calm retreat; Where, cast for life, he may play out his part In quiet trust, and with a grateful heart. The concert then commenced. It was conducted by Mr. Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and the artistes were as follows : Mad. Catherine Hayes, Mad. Florence Lancia, Mad. Louisa Vinning, and Miss Augusta Thomson, Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Santley, Master Drew Dean, M. Jules Lefort, M. Engel, and Mr. Augustus Braham. The different vocalists were much applauded, and the instrumental portion of the entertainment (there were several bands) was listened to with extreme pleasure. The upper system of fountains played about seven o'clock; but after they had ceased, a large portion of the visitors - who appeared highly delighted with the day's proceedings - lingered in the grounds and upon the terraces, watching the declining sun and gazing upon the magnificent scenery presented to their view in all directions. The bazaar and fancy fair was continued on Monday, under the superintendence of the same ladies and gentlemen who attended on Saturday. The athletic sports and games by members of the volunteer corps (postponed from last Monday) were also concluded on. that day. The great fountains and the whole series of water works were played at half-past five o'clock, as a compliment to the gentlemen of the International Statistical Congress, who had a dejeuner in the new dining-room of the palace as a termination to their labours. (The Musical world, Saturday, 28 July 1860)

ROYAL DRAMATIC COLLEGE. THE ROYAL DRAMATIC COLLEGE is progressing admirably, and bids fair to become in a very short time a most flourishing institution. No one can witness the energy and spirit with which the various members of the profession endeavour to increase its funds without coming at once to the conclusion that there has rarely been any scheme received with so much favour by every class of actor. All this is clearly indicative of future prosperity. On Saturday last a grand bazaar, fancy fair, and concert, was held at the Crystal Palace, and the former continued on Monday. On both occasions, in spite of the unfavourable nature of the weather, large masses of people found their way to Sydenham, and entered heart and soul into the sports and amusements provided for them. The greatest animation and the best of spirits prevailed throughout the entire assembly. The stalls in the fancy fair were presided over by many of the most distinguished actresses from the London theatres, and some ladies came from the provinces to take a part in the proceedings. These comprised-Miss Swanborough, Miss Bufton, Mrs. F. Matthews, Miss Kate Hickson, Miss Charlotte Saunders, Mrs. Eburne, Mrs. Billington, Miss Kate Kelly, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Leigh Murray, Miss Herbert, Mrs. A. Mellon, Miss Henrietta Simms, Miss Julia Daly, Miss Marston, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Miss Emily Thorne, Miss Laidlaw, Mrs. Charles Young, Miss Neville, Miss Marie Wilton, and Miss M. Oliver. The whole of the ladies exerted themselves to the utmost, and did a most excellent business. Miss Amy Sedgwick and Mrs. Stirling had wheels of fortune, which proved a great source of attraction, and must have realised for the Dramatic College Fund a considerable sum. Miss Hudspeth and Miss E. Johnstone had a fancy post-office, in which autograph letters of several eminent actors and actresses were delivered out on the payment of the postage, one shilling. Aunt Sally establishments abounded as on the previous occasion at Maybury. Mr. Buckstone. announced as "now selling a full account of the savage assault of Aunt Sally upon himself, described in letters from an eye witness;" and Messrs. Toole and Paul Bedford were again great on the St. Domingo Billy bacco boxes. Then there were Cheap John, the Tent of Mystery, Punch and Judy, and numerous other kindred attractions. A great deal of fun was caused by an entertainment given in Mr. J. L. Toole's Dramatic College Temple, comprising a thrilling tragedy in seven acts by seven authors, the last point of interest of which consisted in a representation of a particular cell (sell), which the audience could not fail to appreciate and laugh at till their sides ached. Amongst the other gentlemen who took an active part may be named Messrs. Paul Bedford, Clark, Compton, Widdicomb, J. Clarke, James Rogers, J. Robins, Lewis Ball, &c. On Saturday about three o'clock, Mr. Benjamin Webster, the Master of the College, delivered the following address, written by Mr. Robert Bell:- The painter who displays his art on glass, Creates what seems at first a dusky mass Of tints and outlines-'til the light shines through, And brings its latent beauty into view; Then glow the colours, then the forms appear, And what was dark before, grows bright and clear. Thus, too, the poet who the stage essays, And trusts his fame to audiences and plays, Prepares a picture into which he throws Wit, knowledge, humour, all the traits his muse Can gather out of life, from sternest passions Down to field practice, and the last new fashions. But when 'tis done, and every scene is wrought With finest skill in character and plot, It waits the light that shall its depths illume, And all is dim until the actors come. They to its fable vital action give, Quicken its words, and make its figures live; Through them the scenes start from the silent page, And with their breathing movements fill the stage. 'Tis in their name we have come here to-day, To honour both-the Player and the Play. The Drama needs no helping-hand; 'tis sure Through all Time's shifts and changes to endure, Not so the Player; when his prime is o'er, He sinks neglected, and is seen no more. You, who your Drama's credit justly cherish, Will not consent to see the Actor perish, Remembering what you owe him for the nights of innocent pleasure, and of grave delights. His art has yielded you; - how his own ease He sacrificed in the desire to please; - Wore laughter on his face, when private grief Was eating at his heart; and found the chief Reward for all his struggles, toils, and cares, Not in the smiles of fortune, but in yours. You will not fail him in his hour of need, When his grey hairs, and want, for succour plead, But with a liberal hand, and offering meet, Will raise for his old age a calm retreat; Where, cast for life, he may play out his part In quiet trust, and with a grateful heart. After this there was a concert, conducted by Mr. Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, at which the following talented artists assisted - Madame Catherine Hayes, Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Louisa Vinning, and Miss Augusta Thomson, Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Santley, Master Drew Dean, M. Jules Lefort, M. Engel, and Mr. Augustus Braham. The different vocalists were enthusiastically applauded, and the instrumental portion of the entertainment, consisting of several bands, gave great satisfaction. At the close of the proceedings, the professional ladies and gentlemen returned to their various duties at the theatres, and the visitors dispersed, if a little poorer in pocket, certainly on the whole much the gainers by the enjoyments they had received. (The Players, Saturday, 28 July 1860)

Monday, 30 July 1860 : Mr. Arthur Chappell's Monday Popular Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

Monday Popular Concerts.-The Monday Popular Concerts, "The People's Philharmonic " as they have been not inaptly styled, came to a close on Monday night with a performance "for the benefit of the directors." It is well known that the managers of these entertainments are the Messrs. Chappell, who certainly need not be ashamed of the undertaking with which their names have for two years past been associated - for never was speculation, of which art was the medium, planned and carried out with more undeviating artistic worthiness. The first promise of the scheme has been verified to the letter; the public has been invariably dealt with in good faith, and it is now no more than the elucidation of a plain fact to state that an institution has been established, on the most legitimate principles and the firmest basis, alike honorable to its projectors and advantageous to those who support it. The programme of the final concert (the twenty-seventh of the second season), selected from the works of various masters, proved so attractive that St. James's Hall was hardly spacious enough to accommodate the crowd that besieged the doors. Those who take an interest in the musical progress of the masses (towards which poor Jullien effected so much, and with such untiring zeal) may not be displeased to learn that nearly 1600 paid 1s. at the doors. On the other hand, the area stalls and the three-shilling galleries were crammed to suffocation. What sort of music these worthy people came to hear may be seen by the subjoined programme: Part I. Quartet In C major, stringed instruments Spohr. Song - " The Wanderer" Schubert. Harpsichord lessons, pianoforte Scarlatti. Lieder Kreis, voice, Beethoven. Prelude, Sarabande, and Garotte, violoncello Bach. Part II. Quartet, in E flat major, Op. 44. stringed Instruments. Mendelssohn. Song - "Zuleika" Meyerbeer Suite de Pieces. in B major Handel. Song - "II Pensier" Haydn. Song-" La Gita in Gondola" Rossini. Duet, for two Pianofortes, in D major Mozart. Conductor - Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The players in the quartets were M. Sainton, Herr Goffrie, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti, with whose respective merits oar readers are well acquainted. (Dwight's journal of music, Saturday, 4 August 1860)

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