Concert Advertisements and Reviews - 1871.

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Monday, 16 January 1871 : Ixion Club's Concert for the Benefit of the Hospital for Chest Diseases at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

ST. GEORGE'S HALL. IXION CLUB. WHY this classic appellation should have been adopted by the employes of Messrs Smith and Lester, of the City, it is difficult to conceive. Had it been a steamboat company who had formed themselves into a Thespian class, and taken the Man at the Wheel as their symbol, we could understand the fitness of the title ; however, as charity covers a multitude of sins it may with ease hide an inappropriate cognomen. There was a long and enthusiastically applauded concert given on the 16th by this rotary society for the benefit of the hospital for Chest Diseases. The musical portion of the evening's duties devolved on Mrs Taggart, Miss Harland, and Miss Adams, assisted by Mrs Whitby, Poole. and Sloper, and Master Culverhouse, a juvenile star comique. The only dramatic affair was the trumpery farce of Pipkins' Rustic Retreat, in which Miss E. Barton looked a pretty Florinda; her sister appeared as the vixenish Mrs Pipkins, and Miss James as the lively Betsy. Messrs Taggart, Russell, and Price were but inefficient farceurs. Mr Kemp announced that on their first performance the Ixions handed over £25 to the Hospital. Who will now say that amateurs have not a claim to respect - in the face of such facts ? (Theatrical journal, Wednesday, 1 February 1871)

Thursday, 16 March 1871 : A Grand Dress Concert in Aid of the Distressed French Peasantry at Bow And Bromley Institute.

A Grand Dress Concert, in aid of the Distressed French Peasantry, will be given at the Bow and Bromley Institute, on Thursday. The following have kindly promised their assistance:- Mdlle. Liebhardt; Miss E. Philp; Miss Stetson, (of Boston), her first appearance in England, and Madame Lemmens-Sherrington; Mdlle. Drasdil; Monsieur le Comte d'Epineuil and Mr. Nelson Varley. The G. A. Glee Union. Pianoforte - Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. A. Carder; Mustel Organ - Monsieur Lemmens; Flute - Mr. Benjamin Wells; Violin - Monsieur Sainton.; Harp - Mr. John Cheshire. Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Alfred Carder will perform on one of Broadwood's Grand Concert Pianofortes, most kindly lent by them for the occasion, (Daily News, Tuesday, 14 March 1871)

The Distressed French Peasantry -On Thursday evening a concert in aid of the distressed French peasantry will be given at the Bow and Bromley Institute. The assistance of a strong gathering artists will be given, among them being Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Mdlle Drasdil, Mdlle. Liebhart, M. Comte d'Epineuil, Mr. Nelson Varley, M. Sainton, M. Lazarus, Mr. Alfred Carter, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Tuesday, 14 March 1871)

… Mr. Lindsay Sloper, a harp solo by The Bench Quinlin…[Abridged] (London Stratford Times and Bow and Bromley News and South Essex Gazette, Wednesday, 22 March 1871)

Friday, 17 March 1871 : Miss Berry Greening's Irish Concert at St. James's Hall.

MISS BERRY-GREENING.-SIXTH ANNUAL IRISH BALLAD CONCERT, St. James's Hall, FRIDAY, 17th inst (St Patrick's Night) to commence at eight o'clock precisely. During the evening all the popular Songs and Ballads will be played and sung by Mcmanus Berry Greening, Janet Hayden, Miss Penns and Madame Patey; Messrs Vernon Rigby, Karr Gedge, ___liilier. George Perren, J. G. Patey, Temple, and Lewis Thomas. Instrumentalists : Pianoforte, Mr. Brinley Richards; cornet, Mr. H. Reynolds; violin, Mr. Viotti Collins. Conductors, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, J. G. Callcott, Sydney Smith, and W. Ganz. The Concert Glee Union (under the direction of Hr. W. H. Holmes).-Sofa stalls (reserved), 10s. 6d.; family ticket (to admit 4), [?].6d.; stalls (reserved), 5s.: family ticket (to admit 5), £1; balcony (unreserved), 5s.: area, 2s.;^Uery or orchestra, 1s. Tickets may be obtained at Messrs. Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street; Keith, Prowse. and Co.'s - Royal Exchange, Austin, at the … (Daily News, Thursday, 23 February 1871)

St. Patrick's Eve.--In accordance with annual custom. Miss Berry-Greening will give her sixth annual Irish ballad concert at St. James's Hall the evening of Friday next, the 17th instant. The ballads and melodies the sister island will he sung and played Miss Berry-Greening, Miss Janet Hayden, Miss Penns, Madame Patey, Mr. Vernon Rigby, Mr. Karr Gedge, Mr. George Perren, Mr. J. G. Patey, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. Rickards, Mr. H. Reynolds, Mr. Viotti Collins, and other artists; the conductors being Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, J. G. Callcott, Sydney Smith, and W. Ganz. MISS BERRY-GREENING'S IRISH CONCERT, ST, JAMES'S HALL. FRIDAY. March 17 St. Patrick's night, at eight clock. ArUite. Ueodam. HerT7- Orceatae. Janet Haydon. Panoa and Patey; Vernon Rigby. Kerr Gedee. W. 11. HUlter. Perren. J. G. Pater Temple, Thomas. Brinies Richard.. H. Reynold., and Viotti Co Ulna Conductor.-Messrs. Sloper, J. O. Callcott. Sydney Smith, W. Ganz. The Concert GU. Union Sofa stalls Mi U.: family ticket (to admit four), lls. Id.: stalls 5s.; family ticket Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Wednesday 08 March 1871 (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Monday, 13 March 1871)

Friday, 23 June 1871 : Mddlle. Therese Libre's Concert (Morning) at 103 Lancaster-gate, Hyde Park.

MDLLE. THERESE LIBRE'S CONCERT. Among the moat pleasurable features of the London season are those reunions which are given by well-known artists in the private houses of patrons and admirers of music. A most delightful entertainment of this description, combining the attractions of private morning party with those of public concert, was held on Friday at 103, Lancaster-gate, Hyde Park-Mdlle. Therese Libre, the accomplished young lady violinist, having, by kind permission, secured the rooms of that mansion for her annual matinée. The entertainment afforded was altogether in keeping with its entourage, and the concert was throughout of a most interesting and enjoyable character, was abundantly testified the warm applause that greeted the performances of the beneficiaire herself and of the numerous artists by whom she was assisted. The matinée commenced with one of Beethoven' sonatas for pianoforte and violin, interpreted by Mdlle. Emma Brandes and Mdlle. Therese Liebe The first-named lady, though very youthful, is pianiste of far more than average ability, and her rendering of Beethoven's work was marked equally a thorough mastery of the key-board, and expressive and thoughtful reading of the work. Mdlle. is already well-known a proficient on the difficult instrument she has chosen, and in her share of the sonata her tine tone and accurate execution were generally admired. At the close of the sonata both the young performers were greeted with most decided expressions of approval. Mdlle. Liebt further showed the versatility of her talent by her rendering Vieuxtemp's variations, of Tartini's adagio cantabile, of minuet Mozart, and of a serenade by Haydn. The only other instrumental solo was given by Miss Brandes, who, by her playing of three piece suits by H. Schmitt, Schumann, and Weber, more than confirmed the favourable impression she had created at the commencement of the concert. In the last, especially Weber's rondo (moto continuo), Mdlle. Brande acquitted herself admirably. The remainder of the programme consisted entirely of vocal music. Mdlle. Liebhart contributed two German and two English songs, including the ballad by "Angelina," The Fish of the Rhine"-a charming composition, charmingly delivered. Madame Monbelli's name appeared the programme, but she was unable to appear through indisposition, and her place was adequately supplied by Mdlle. Bauermeister, who sang the well-worn ** Come per me sereno with considerable effect. A very young performer indeed. Bliss Anna Elzer-stated in the programme only 12 years age-joined Madame Fabri-Mulda in a duet from "Der Freischutz," and subsequently sang the "Mandolinata of Paladilhe with all the aplomb and confidence of an experienced prime donna. Mr. Jules Lefort contributed two of his ever-welcome French chansons, ** Adieu, Louise " and La vie vingt-ans," in both of which displayed all that delicacy and tenderness that have caused him to become so universal favourite. Other morceaux were sung by M. Alfonce Waldeek, who possesses a light and agreeable voice, and Herr J. Muller. The conductors were Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Professor Blucher, Herr Lehmeyer, and Herr Wilhelm Ganz, and the success of the concert, strengthened by being left to such experienced guidance, was of the most decisive description. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Monday, 26 June 1871)

Tuesday, 4 July 1871 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Matinée at Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover-Square.

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S MATINEE, at the Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover Square, postponed from June 30th, will take place on Tuesday, July 4th, commencing at Three o'clock. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be assisted by Madame Corani, Miss Enriquez, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Maybrick, and Mr. Santley, Vocalists-Madame C. Tasca and Miss Fanny Hart (Pupil of Mr. Sloper), Mdlle. Therese Liebe, Signor Pezze, and Mr. G. A. Osborne - Instrumentalists. Conductors - Herr W. Ganz and Herr Lehmeyer. All seats Numbered and Reserved. Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, may be had of Chappell & Co., 50, New Bond Street, or of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 52, New Bond Street. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Friday, 30 June 1871) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 1 July 1871; Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Saturday, 1 July 1871; Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Monday, 3 July 1871.)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S MATINEE, at the Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover Square, postponed from June 30th, will take place TO-DAY (Tuesday), July 4th, commencing at Three o'clock. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be assisted by Madame Corani, Miss Enriquez, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Maybrick, and Mr. Santley, Vocalists-Madame C. Tasca and Miss Fanny Hart (Pupil of Mr. Sloper), Mdlle. Therese Liebe, Signor Pezze, and Mr. G. A. Osborne - Instrumentalists. Conductors - Herr W. Ganz and Herr Lehmeyer. All seats Numbered and Reserved. Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, may be had of Chappell & Co., 50, New Bond Street, or of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 52, New Bond Street. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Tuesday, 4 July 1871)

The benefit concerts of the season practically closed with those given by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, on Tuesday, and Herr Stockhausen on Wednesday. The latter was made notable by a performance of all the songs in Schubert's Die Schune Mullerin. Many of these charming lieder were sung by Herr Stockhausen himself, the others being entrusted to Mdlle. Lowe, and Mr. Arthur Byron. (Graphic, Saturday, 8 July 1871)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the pianist, had a matinée last Tuesday, aided by Mesdames Corani and Enriquez; Messrs. Cummings, Maybrick and Santley; Mdlle. Liebé, violin; Signor Pezze, violoncello; and Mr. G. A. Osborne, Madame Tasca, and Miss F. Hart, pianists. Messrs. Ganz and Lehmeyer were the accompanists. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 8 July 1871)

LINDSAY SLOPER'S FAREWELL. In view of his early departure for America, Mr. Lindsay Sloper's concert on Wednesday took the nature of a farewell. The familiar room in Hanover Square was crowded by an audience which included several well-known amateurs. Mr. Sloper played with his usual taste, unerring neatness, and delicacy of touch, the Beethoven sonata in A; morceaux by Chopin, Heller, and one of his own compositions. He also took part with Mr. Osborne in a new duet for two pianofortes, composed by that gentleman, themes in Don Giovanni, the "La ci darem " forming the groundwork of the piece. The list of assisting artists was decidedly attractive. Mr. Cummings, who will accompany Mr. Sloper to America, met with especial favour in his rendering of a little French song by David. Mr. Santley - also on Transatlantic thoughts intent - sang a charming ballad of his own composition, and a new song by Hatton, a brightly vociferous strain, in which a sailor tells his love for home. Mr. Maybrick, Miss Enriquez, and Madame Corani, all appeared to good advantage in selections well suited to their differing styles. The violinist, Miss Therese Liebe, and the violoncellist, Signor Pezze, also lent their aid to the success of a very pleasing concert. (The Musical world, Saturday, 8 July 1871)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S MATINEE. Mr. Lindsay Sloper's matinee of instrumental and vocal music was given or Tuesday last, at the Hanover-square Rooms, and attracted a fashionable and numerous audience. Mr. Sloper's own pianoforte playing was enthusiastically received in Mendelssohn's fine Trio in D minor, in Beethoven's Pastoral Sonata, and in works by Chopin, Stephen Heller, and in compositions of his own, In the Beethoven sonata Mr. Sloper fully sustained his great reputation as a fegitilits interpreter of classical music, while in a duet fantasia of the more modern style, composed by Mr. G. A. Osborne, who assisted Mr. Sloper in the performance, Mr. Sloper proved his facility and great command of the instrument. Chief of the vocalists must be named Madams Corani, whose powerful voice was heard to much advantage in the cavatina from Semiramide and in Donizetti's duet Addio, in which the assistance of Mr. Santley was extremely valuable. Mr. Santley also sang a song of his own, "Only to love," a pretty and melodious inspiration, and a hearty new song by Mr. Hatton, called The Sailor's Return. Miss Enriques revived a song of Handel's Cangio d'aspetto, which she sang with admirable skill, also the very popular ballad by Sullivan, Looking Back. Mr. Maybrick sang two songs, the last of which, "A warrior bold," by S. Adams, was a decided advance upon anything we have heard him sing for a long time. Mr. Cummings, this popular tenor, sang two songs in his best style. Mdlle. Terese Liebe played with great effect Vieuxtemps's Variations in D minor. Signor Pence played Schumann's Romances for the violoncello with great care and good intonation. Herr Ganz and Herr Lehmeyer were the conductors. (The Era, Sunday, 9 July 1871)

… Last week Mr Lindsay Sloper gave concert at Hanover Square Rooms, which was attended with much success. The vocalists were Madame Corani, Miss Enriquez, Mr Maybrick, Mr Cummings, and Mr Santley. The programme was of miscellaneous character, a feature of which being the solos played on the pianoforte by the talented concert-giver.It is understand that Mr Sloper will shortly cross the Atlantic to America, as solo pianist and accompanist to an English concert party, including Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr W. H. Cummings, and Mr Santley,-than whom a better quartett could not be found. (Brighton Gazette, Thursday, 13 July 1871)

We understand that the distinguished professor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, will shortly go to America as solo pianist and accompanist to an English concert party, including Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Santley, and that under these circumstances his concert, which took place last week at the Hanover-square Rooms, was in some sense a farewell. Mr. Sloper took part in Mendelssohn's trio in D minor, together with Mdlle. Therese Liebe and Signor Pezze, with Mr. G.A. Osborne in an effective dust on themes from "Don Giovanni," by the latter artist. Besides these the concert giver played Beethoven's pastoral sonata, Chopin's impromptu in A ?at, and a valse of his own - pieces which are all well calculated to exhibit a pianist's taste and dexterous execution. Mdlle. Therese Liebe and Signor Pezze were both deservedly successful in pieces by Vieuxtemps and Robert Schumann. Madame Corani, Mdlle. Enrichez, Messieurs Maybrick, Cummings, and Santley were the singers. (Public Opinion, Saturday, 15 July 1871)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. Under any circumstances, a concert given in the name of so distinguished a professor as Mr. Lindsay Sloper would have an attraction of its own. But a special interest belonged to that which recently took place in Hanover Square Rooms, and to which, in our last issue, we had only time to make a very brief reference. Mr. Sloper, we understand, goes to America shortly, as solo pianist and accompanist to an English concert party, including Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Santley. A trip across the Atlantic is reckoned now-a-days a smaller matter than our forefathers used to account the often-quoted journey to London, in view of which they made their wills. Still, it is an occasion of sufficient importance to justify a man in asking his friends for a hearty "God speed;" and the fact gave special interest to an otherwise interesting concert. Mr. Sloper took a prominent part at his matinée, and essayed music, both classical and popular, with all the success to be expected in the case of an artist so able and experienced. Among the classical selections with which he had to do were Mendelssohn's trio in D minor, for pianoforte, violin (Mdlle. Liebe), and violoncello (Signor Pezze), and Beethoven's Sonata Pastorale - works amply sufficient to display both the executant's manipulative skill and artistic perception. Mr. Sloper further took part with Mr. G. A. Osborne in a brilliant and effective duet by the latter gentleman, on themes from Don Giovanni, and, with Mdme. Carlotta Tasca and Miss Fanny Hart, in Sir Julius Benedict's admirable arrangement for three performers on two pianofortes of a hitherto unpublished Andante and Mazurka by Chopin, Lastly, the concert-giver played Chopin's familiar Impromptu in A flat; a "Study" in F minor by M. Stephen Heller; and his own extremely graceful and pretty "Felice" waltz. It cannot be necessary to state in detail how this ample morning's work was got through. Mr. Sloper is no upstart pianist of yesterday, but one who has endured the test of criticism so long and so well, that critics may now be content to let him alone. With regard to the remaining instrumental pieces, it must be said that Mdlle. Liebe played some variations in D minor by Vieuxtemps with all the style and certainty of execution she has made familiar to English audiences; and that Signor Pezze was pleasurably heard in some little morceaux by Schumann. The vocalists were Madame Corani, Miss Enriquez, Mr. Maybrick, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Santley, of whom the last two gentlemen specially distinguished themselves, Mr. Cummings in "O ma maitresse " (encored), a song he always renders with much grace, and Mr. Santley in his own "Only to love," as well as in "The Sailor's Return," a spirited new composition by Mr. J. L. Hatton. MM. Ganz and Lehmeyer divided the accompanist's work, and helped towards the well-earned success of the entertainment. (The Musical world, Saturday, 22 July 1871)

The London correspondent of the New York Evening Poet says that the Dolby opera troupe will leave England for America in a few weeks. Miss Edith Wynne, the soprano, is a Welsh girl, with an interesting manner and good musical culture. She is well schooled in almost all classes of music, and has met with special success in oratorio and ballad singing. Mrs. Whytock-Patey is the contralto of the troupe, and, [since] Madame Sainton-Dolby has retired into private life, is the most eminent of English contraltos. Her style is exquisitely pure and simple, not unlike that of Miss Cary. Her voice is deep and tender, and as an oratorio singer she is unsurpassed. Mr. Santley, the baritone, enjoys a wide reputation in America as well as in England. Hearing him the other day at a concert in St. James' Hall, I was obliged to confess that his reputation is fully deserved, Stanley sings an immense variety of music. English and Italian opera, oratorios and ballads are all in his line, and he sings all well. Mr. Cummings, the tenor, is the only singer of his class who shares with Sims Reeves a general popularity In England. His style is pure and delicate, and his voice is a genuine high tenor. Mr. Patey, a fair basso, is also in the troupe. Mr. Lindsey Sloper, the accompanist and solo pianist, is a player of excellent repute. His style is delicate and graceful. (Indianapolis News, Friday, 4 August 1871)

great expectations Benedict's clever arrangement for three performers on two pianofortes of an Andante and Mazurka by Chopin. Lastly, the concert giver played Chopin's familiar impromptu in A flat; a "Study" in F minor by Heller, and his own pretty "Felice" waltz. It cannot be necessary to state in detail how this ample morning's work was got through. Mr. Sloper is no upstart pianist of yesterday, but one who has endured the test of criticism so long and so well that critics may now be content to let him alone. The vocalists were Madame Corani, Miss Enriquez, Mr. Maybrick, Mr. Cummings and Mr. Santley, of whom the last two gentlemen specially distinguished themselves, Mr. Cummings in "O ma maitresse," (encored,) a song he always renders with much grace, and Mr. Santley in his own "Only to Love," as well as in "The Sailor's Return." a spirited new composition by Mr. J. L. Hatton. (Indianapolis Journal, Monday, 7 August 1871)

Wednesday, 23 August 1871 : Mr. C. J. Mew's Ballad Concert (Evening) at Portland Hall, Southsea.

PORTLAND HALL, SOUTHSEA. MR C.J. MEW begs to announce that he has arrangements with Mr. George Dolby for a BALLAD CONCERT TO TAKE PLACE AS ABOVE, ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 23RD, 1871, VOCALISTS, MADAME FLORENCE LANCIA, MADAME PATEY MR. W. H. CUMMINGS, AND MR. SANTLEY. PIANOFORTE, MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. PROGRAMME. PART 1. Quartet. "Lo, the Early Beam of Morning" (Balfe)Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Santley. Ballad "The Soldier's Dream" (Attwood) Mr. W. H. Cummings. Ballad "There is a Green Hill far away" (Gounod) Madame Patey. Song "The Bellringer" (Wallace) Mr. Santley. Song " Let me Wander not unseen" (L'Allegro) (Handel) Madame Florence Lancia. Solo, Pianoforte, Fantasia on English Ballads (Lindsay Sloper) Lindsay Sloper. Song "O'er Billows Gliding" (F. Davids) Mr. W. H. Cummings. Ballad "Well-a-day" (Randegger) Madame Patey. Duett "All's well" (Braham) Mr. W. H. Cummings and Mr. Santley. PART II. Duet "As it fell upon a day" (Bishop) Madame Florence Lancia and Madame Patey. Song, "O Ruddier than the Cherry" (Acis and Galatea) (Handel) Mr. Santley. Song " Good night, sweet Mother" (Diodonato) Madame Florence Lancia. (Composed expressly for her.) Song "The Bay of Biscay (Davy) Mr. W. H. Cummings. Song "Lillie's Good Night" (Philp) Madame Patey. Solo, Pianoforte a. "Berceuse" b. "Pasquinade" (Gottschalk) Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Ballad "There is a Path by the River" (Glover) Madame Florence Lancia. Song "Heart of Oak" (Dr. Boyce) Mr. Santley. Quartet " Come o'er the Brook" (Bishop) Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Santley. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. This will be the last appearance in Southsea of Madame PATEY, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, and Mr. SANTLEY, prior to their departure for America in September next. Centre Stalls, 5s. Family Tickets (to admit five), £1 1s.; Side Stalls, 4s. Family Tickets (to admit six), 21s. Unreserved Seats, 2s. Balcony, 1s. - Tickets may be obtained of Mr. C. J. Mew, at his Music Warehouse, Palmerston-road, where the plan of the room may be seen and places secured. Doors open at 7.30. Concert to commence at 8. Carriages at 10. (Hampshire/Portsmouth Telegraph, Saturday, 12 August 1871) (Also: Hampshire/Portsmouth Telegraph, Saturday, 19 August 1871.)

BALLAD CONCERT.- Mr. Mew announces a Ballad Concert for the 23rd inst., at the Portland Hall. The artistes comprise Madame Florence Lancia, and (for the last time previous to their departure for America) Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Among the many simple morceaux promised are "Let me wander not unseen" (Madame Lancia), "Lillie's Good Night" (Madame Patey), " The Bellringer" and " Hearts Of the Oak" (Santley), and "'The Soldier's Dream" and "The Bay of Biscay" (Cummings). (Hampshire/Portsmouth Telegraph, Saturday, 12 August 1871)

We have to remind our readers that Mr. Mew's Ballad Concert will take place this evening at the Portland Hall. The artistes engaged are Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The programme is popular and attractive. (Hampshire/Portsmouth Telegraph, Wednesday, 23 August 1871)

CONCERT AT THE PORTLAND HALL. Mr. Mew is to be congratulated on the success which attended his Ballad Concert on Wednesday. If the principal aim of music be to communicate pleasure, then, considering that the popular taste of a country must always lie in the direction of simple melodies, it naturally follows that a ballad concert must be one of the means at least of conveying the greatest happiness to the greatest number. If a scientific musical education be indispensable to enable a man to appreciate the sonatas of Beethoven or the "Songs without words" of Mendelssohn, audiences will continue "few," however " fit" they may be. A ballad appeals to of the uncultured instincts of the masses, and therefore may be looked upon as comprising not only the most pleasing but the most natural form of musical composition The programme of Wednesday was a model in its way. From beginning to end. it did not contain a single foreign song, though in an artistic sense the word "foreign" can only apply to the words of a ballad. If the melody possess the genuine ring, it will appeal to the general understanding, no matter what language the verse to which it is wedded be written. The programme indeed, was of a somewhat patriotic character, and consequently aroused a more than usually enthusiastic response as "The Soldier's Dream" was probably a vocal tribute to the army; but as Portsmouth is rather nautical, than military, the patriotic ebullitions of the evening naturally took a conspicuously naval turn. Thus we had Braham's ever-welcome "All's well," "The Bay of Biscay," and what was still better, "Heart of Oak," which as of yore quickened the pulses of the audience, though oak has become as much a naval tradition as chasing the French. It is, however, satisfactory to know that still "jolly tars are our men," that we are ever "ready," and that the "boys" continue "steady" - with rare exceptions when on shore. Then there were specimens of the sacred ballad, the sentimental ballad, the love ballad, and the modern childish ballad which makes strong appeals to the maternal heart. The programme was as follows, and when we state that it was interpreted by such artistes as Madame Lancia, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Santley, with piano accompaniments by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, our readers may readily imagine the result - PART I. - Quartet "Lo, the Early Beam of Morning" (Balfe), Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cumming and Mr. Santley. Ballad, "The Soldier's Dream" (Attwood), Mr. W. H. Cummings. Ballad, "There is a Green Hill far away" (Gounod), Madame Patey. Song, "The Bellringer" (Wallace), Mr. Santley. Song, "Let me Wander not unseen" (L'Allegro) (Handel), Madame Florence Lancia. Solo, pianoforte, fantasia on English ballads (Lindsay Sloper), Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Song "O'er Billows Gliding" (P. David), Mr. W. H. Cummings. Ballad, "Well-a-day' (Randegger), Madame Patey. Duett, "All's well," (Braham), Mr. W. H. cummings and Mr. Santley. Part II.-Duet, "As it fell upon a day" (Bishop), Madame Florence Lancia and Madame Patey. Song, "O Ruddier than the Cherry" (Acis and Galatea - Handel), Mr. Santley. Song, "Good night, sweet Mother" (Diodonato), Madame Florence, Lancia. Song, "The Bay of Biscay" (Davy) Mr. W. H. Cummings. Song, " Ladies' Good Night" (Philp), Madame Patey. Solo, pianoforte, a. "Berceuse, b. "Pasquinade" (Gottschalk), Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Ballad, "There is a Path by the River" (Glover), Madame Florence Lancia. Song, "Heart of Oak' (Dr. Boyce), Mr. Santley. Quartet, " Come o'er the Brook' (Bishop), Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Santley. The second part proved the more attractive as a whole, though the great success of the night certainly occurred during the performance of the first. Madame Patey received an encore for her beautifully expressive rendering of Gounod's sacred ballad, but she simply bowed her acknowledgments. At the conclusion of the quaint " Well-a-day" by Randegger, the audience were not to be so easily appeased, and Madame Patey at length complied with the bis by giving "Misere Domine" with superb command of voice and expression. This was undoubtedly the great achievement of the night. Having depicted the violence of the storm con fuoco, and the prayer of the child with tender pathos, her voice in the last stanza describing the dawn of day pealed forth the song of thanksgiving in round, organ tones, causing a flutter of delight and astonishment to run through the house. Madame Lancia's voice was somewhat uncertain, and she appeared to sing occasionally with effort. This was most apparent in the opening of "Let me wander not unseen." " Good night, sweet Mother," which we learn was composed expressly for her, is not an effective song, but it secured her an encore nevertheless, and her exquisite delivery and presentment of Longfellow's ballad "Take Care, Take Care" (which she accompanied herself) proved one of the most enjoyable items of a very enjoyable concert. She was almost equally successful in the old, but piquant, song of Glover's. Mr. Santley sang as he always does, with power and taste combined; and gave the songs which, though not written for him, he has made his own by right of conquest, in his usual animated style. He received numerous encores, one of which he acknowledged by singing Arditi's famous "Stirrup Cup." Mr., Cummings was encored in the grand nautical lilt of "The Bay of Biscay," which, however, he took too quickly, and gave in reply the serio-comic ballad of "Once I loved a Maiden rare," whose duplicity he related with good effect. It is not usual to encore pianists, but Mr. Sloper's execution of the sparkling "Pasquinade" did not fail to be appreciated. The room was crowded in every part. It will be seen from our advertising columns that Mr. Mew has another musical treat of the same kind in store in Portsmouth, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington and Mr. Nelson Varley require no formal introduction. (Hampshire/Portsmouth Telegraph, Saturday, 26 August 1871)

Sunday, 27 August 1871 : Mr. Lockey's Ballad Concert at Music Hall, Hastings.

MUSIC HALL, HASTINGS. Mr. Lockey begs to announce that he has made arrangements to give a BALLAD CONCERT As above, on TUESDAY EVENING, AUG. 27th, when the following distinguished Artistes will appear, viz: MDME. FLORENCE LANCIA, MADAME PATEY, MR. W. H. CUMMINGS, AND MR. SANTLEY. Pianoforte - MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. This will be the last appearance in Hastings of Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Santley, prior to their departure for America, in September next. Stalls, (numbered and reserved) 6s. Family Tickets, (to admit four) 21s. Second Seats, 2s. 6d. Admission, 1s. Tickets may be obtained of Mr. Lockey, where a plan of room may be seen and places secured. Doors open at 7.30, Concert to commence at Eight. Carriages at 10. (Hastings and St. Leonards Observer, Saturday, 19 August 1871)

MUSIC HALL, HASTINGS. Mr. Lockey begs to announce that he has made arrangements to give BALLAD CONCERT As above, on TUESDAY EVENING, AUG. 27th, when the following distinguished Artistes will appear, viz: MDME. FLORENCE LANCIA, MADAME PATEY, MR. W. H. CUMMINGS, AND MR. SANTLEY. Pianoforte MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. This will be the last appearance in Hastings of Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Santley, prior to their departure for America, in September next. Stalls, (numbered and reserved) 6s. Family Tickets, (to admit four) 21s. Second Seats, 2s. 6d. Admission, 1s. Tickets may obtained of Mr. Lockey, where a plan of room may seen and places secured. Doors open at 7.30, Concert to commence at Eight. (Hastings and St Leonards Observer, Saturday, 19 August 1871)

Monday, 28 August 1871 : Special Ballad Concert at Crystal Palace.

CRYSTAL PALACE.- MONDAY NEXT.-SPECIAL BALLAD CONCERT, in which Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Santley will appear. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Performances of M. Blondin on the high rope over the terraces. Admission, 1s, or by guinea season ticket. (The Times, Friday, 25 August 1871)

CRYSTAL PALACE.- MONDAY NEXT.-SPECIAL BALLAD CONCERT, in which Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Santley will appear. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. CRYSTAL PALACE.- MONDAY NEXT.- At the SPECIAL BALLAD CONCERT, MR. SANTLEY will SING "The Bell Ringer," "All's Well," "O, Ruddier than the Cherry." and " Hearts of Oak." (Morning Post, Saturday, 26 August 1871) (Also: The Standard, Saturday, 26 August 1871.)

CRYSTAL PALACE.- MONDAY NEXT.-SPECIAL BALLAD CONCERT, in which Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Santley will appear. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Morning Advertiser, Saturday, 26 August 1871)

CRYSTAL PALACE.- THIS DAY.-SPECIAL BALLAD CONCERT, in which Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Santley will appear. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. CRYSTAL PALACE.- THIS DAY.- At the SPECIAL BALLAD CONCERT, MR. SANTLEY will SING "The Bell Ringer," "All's Well," "O, Ruddier than the Cherry." and " Hearts of Oak." (Morning Post, Monday, 28 August 1871) (Also: The Standard, Monday, 28 August 1871; Morning Advertiser, Monday, 28 August 1871.)

Tuesday, 29 August 1871 : Banbury Horticultural Society's Grand Concert at Central Corn Exchange, Banbury.

BANBURY FLOWER SHOW. The TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SHOW will be held in the PLEASURE GROUNDS Of W. Minton, Esq., ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1871. THE SPLENDID BAND OF H. M. FORTY-SECOND HIGHLANDERS, (By the kind permission of Col. MacLeod,) AND THE BAND OF THE 3rd OXON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS Will Play on the Grounds. A GRAND CONCERT will be given in the CENTRAL CORN EXCHANGE, At Eight o'clock in the Evening; For which the Committee have pleasure in announcing the following Popular and Talented Artistes : MISS EDITH WYNNE, SOPRANO. MADAME PATEY, CONTRALTO. MR. W. H. CUMMINGS, TENOR. MR. SANTLEY, BASSO. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER, PIANIST. For Railway Arrangements, &c, see small bills. Admission to the Show :-Non-Members, from One till Four, 1s.; after Four, 6d. Children and Schools, Half-price. SHOW OPEN AT ONE O'CLOCK. Admission to the Concert:- Reserved Seats,5s.; Second Seats, 3s.; Back Seats, 2s.; Promenade, 1s. Books of Words, 6d.-Doors open at Half-past Seven o'clock. Entrance, MARKET PLACE ONLY. Tickets and Programmes may be obtained of Messrs. Stone and Hartley. For further particulars and Schedules, apply to Mr. E. J. Hartley, Secretary, High Street, Banbury, where a Plan of the Reserved Seats for the Concert may be seen, and Tickets obtained. (Leamington Spa Courier, Saturday, 19 August 1871) (Also: Leamington Spa Courier, Saturday, 26 August 1871.)

BANBURY. Our annual flower show will be held in Mr. Munton's charming grounds on Tuesday next, and promises to be more attractive than on any former occasion. The splendid band of the 42nd. Highlanders and the band of the 3rd Oxon Rifle Volunteers will play in the grounds, and a grand Concert will take place in the Central Corn Exchange, commencing at eight o'clock in the evening. The following popular and talented artistes have been engaged for the occasion:-Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Jackson's Oxford Journal (1809), Saturday, 26 August 1871)

BANBURY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The 25th annual show of this Society was held on Tuesday last, in the beautiful grounds belonging to Mr. Munton, under the most favourable auspices. The weather was most lovely, the music enchanting, and the horticultural and floricultural productions of first-class character, while the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Munton was, as usual, dispensed with a liberal hand, and the scene altogether was most animated. The music was furnished by the splendid Band of the 42nd Highlanders and that of the Banbury Rifle Corps…THE FLOWER SHOW CONCERT. Never before, we believe, on a Flower Show day, has the concert in the evening been so numerously and fashionably attended as was that on Tuesday; and no wonder, for never before did we have such a galaxy of talent as was then assembled, comprising, as it did, Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey Whytock, Mr. Santley, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The consequence was that the Corn Exchange was crowded to excess, and many could not gain admission. The programme was as follows: PART I. Quartet, "Lo ! the early beam of morning." Balfe. Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Santley. Ballad, "The Soldier's Dream." Attwood. Mr. W. H. Cummings. Ballad, " There is a green hill far away." Gounod. Madame Patey. Song, "The Bellringer." Mr. Santley Wallace. Song, "O! bid your faithful Ariel fly." G. Linley. Miss Edith Wynne. Pianoforte Solo, Fantasia on English Ballads. Sloper. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Song, "O'er billows gliding." F. David, Mr. W. H. Cummings. Ballad, " Well-a-day !" Madame Patey. Randegger. Duett, "All's well" Braham. Mr. W. H. Cummings & Mr. Santley. PART II. Duet, "As it fell upon a day." Bishop. Miss Edith Wynne and Madame Patey. Recit. & Air, "O, ruddier than the cherry." Handel. (Acis and Galatea.) Mr. Santley. Song, "She wore a wreath of roses." J. P. Knight, Miss Edith Wynne. Song, "The Bay of Biscay" Davy. Mr. W. H. Cummings. Song, "Lillie's Good Night." Philp. Madame Patey. Pianoforte Solo, "Pasquinade." Gottschalk. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Ballad, " Love has eyes" Bishop. Miss Edith Wynne. Song, "Hearts of Oak." Mr. Santley. Dr. Boyce. Quartet, "Come o'er the brook." Bishop. Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Santley. It is quite unnecessary to criticise the various pieces, for the performers stand at the head of their profession, and are too well-known to require criticism. It is sufficient to say that they were vociferously applauded, and frequently encored, and that their performances afforded unqualified delight to all who had the good fortune to be present. Among the company were: - Lord Saye and Sele and party, the Hon. Chandos Leigh and party, the Mayor and party, Rev. C. W. Holbech and party, Rev. R. R. Stephens and party, A. R. Tawney, Esq., T. E. Cobb, Esq., G. Loveday, Esq., F. J. Morrell. Esq., and party, J. N. Harman, Esq., and party, W. W. Hyde, Esq., and party, T. Hunt, Esq., Rev. T. Langhorne, J. B. Le Carte, Esq., Lieut. Francis, Rev. C. D. Francis, Mrs. Samuelson and party, &c. &c. The pecuniary result of the day's proceedings was altogether very satisfactory, for although the takings at the show were not so large as last year, those at the concert were far larger. (Jackson's Oxford Journal (1809), Saturday, 2 September 1871) (Also: Oxford Journal, Saturday, 2 September 1871.)

BANBURY. The Flower Snow.-The Banbury Flower Show was held on Tuesday, in Mr. Munton's grounds. The weather was fine, and a large number of people were present. The things shown, on the whole, were good, especially the plants in pots. The band of the 42nd Highlanders and the 3rd Oxon Rifles played some capital music during the day. The judges were Mr. Dean, Ealing; and Mr. Edmunds, Chiswick. In the evening there was a concert in the Corn Exchange, the artistes were Madame Patey, Miss Wynne, Mr. Santley, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper; and their singing was received with the greatest enthusiasm. (Northampton Mercury, Saturday, 2 September 1871)

BANBURY. Flower Show.-The twenty-fifth annual show was held in the pleasure grounds of W. Munton, Esq., on Tuesday last. The band of H. M. 42nd Highlanders, by the kind permission of Colonel MacLeod; and the band of the 3rd Oxon Rifle Volunteers played on the grounds. A grand concert was given in the Central Corn Exchange, at eight o'clock in the evening, for which the committee engaged the following popular and talented artists:- Miss Edith Wynne, soprano; Madame Patey, contralto; Mr. W. H. Cummings, tenor; Mr. Santley, basso; Mr. Lindsay Sloper, pianist. There was a very good attendance, and all went off very satisfactory. (Bucks Herald, Saturday, 2 September 1871)

Wednesday, 30 August 1871 : Mr. Haynes (Organist Of The Priory Church)'s Grand Concert (Evening) at Concert Hall, Malvern.

MALVERN. Concert.- Mr. Haynes, organist of the Priory Church, gave a grand concert in the Concert Hall, on Wednesday evening last. Among the numerous company were Earl and Countess Beauchamp, Sir E. A. H. and Lady Lechmere, Lady Lambert, &c. The concert was signalised by great skill and musical expression by Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Santley, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper at the pianoforte-all well-known and accomplished musicians-and was in every way successful. (Worcestershire Chronicle, Wednesday, 6 September 1871)

Thursday, 31 August 1871 : Mr. Ashe's Grand Opera Recital [Date Approx].

Mr. Ashe's Grand Opera Recital.- We are glad to find that Mr. Ashe's efforts to give us a really fine concert are likely to prove successful. We sincerely hope it will be so in every respect, and recoup him for his many losses. The solo artistes .as we have before named, are Miss Edith Wynne, Mdme. Patey-Whytock, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Santley, together with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as pianiste. The band and chorus will, we understand, on this occasion number over one hundred performers, so that we hope no one who has any love for music will miss the opportunity of contributing by their presence to the financial success of this really great musical undertaking. (Western Times, Friday, 25 August 1871)

Friday, 1 September 1871 : Grand Opening Concert at The Albert Hall, Plymouth.

PLYMOUTH. - THE ALBERT HALL will Open September the 1st with a Grand Concert, Supported by Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr Santley, Mr Cummings, and Mr Lindsay Sloper. After which time the Hall, in the best situation in Plymouth, will be TO LET. Apply to H. MARTIN and Co., Plymouth. (The Era, Sunday, 20 August 1871) (Also: The Era, Sunday, 27 August 1871; The Era, Sunday, 3 September 1871.)

… She surpasses Miss Dolby her best days. "Well-a-day'' was finely given, but was, if po*ssible… By Hullah's "The Storm, given in response lo vociferous encore. Into "Lillie's good night Ma… amount of genuine feeling that caused the singer to be forgotten in the song. The inevitable encore was responded by "The soldier's tear." Madame Patey need not go America under any fear that she is not fully appreciated at home. Mr. Santley sang as well as ever, which is saying much. Wallace's " Bellringer was a highly artistic effort, and bis duel with Mr. Cummings, the old "All's well, was a finished performance-a capital music lesson for the many listening amateurs who have often Slteropled that duet for themselves. Polyphemus's dash* tag jealousy song was given with accustomed spirit, and to the usual encore Mr. replied with "Hearts of Oak. Mr. Cummings's most successful effort was "The Bay of Biscay, and Miss Wynne's was Randegger's "Only for one, given response the encore for "She wore wreath of rases. This lady's silvery voice and finished execution would more pleasing to an audience if there were less attempt at facial expression. Mr. Lindsay Sloper accompanied with judgment, and gave two solos on one of Collard and Collard's iron grands. That the concert was not over until late was the fault of the audience, who would, possible, have had every item of the programme repealed. Encores were literally the rule, and not the exception. (Western Morning News, Saturday, 2 September 1871)

PLYMOUTH. THE ALBERT HALL. This fine hall, which has been so long in construction, opened its portals to the public on Friday, the 1st inst., under the most auspicious circumstances. In order to give as much éclat as possible to the first night, the Proprietor, Mr T, Martin, caused arrangements to be made with Madame Patey, Miss Edith Wynne, Mr Santley, Mr Cummings, and Mr Lindsay Sloper (accompanist), which was the means of Crowding the Hall in every part. Not having seen the hall for several weeks before the opening, we were most agreeably astonished at its size beauty and completeness. The entire length is 130 feet, with a width of eighty feet, and an average height of thirty-five feet. It is estimated to comfortably seat about 2,500 persons or with standing room for 4,000. The ground floor has 1,800 chairs, with a raised tier on each side, a balcony near the entrance, and a very commodious stage opposite the balcony, with some very neat scenery, and dressing rooms at the side. There are several pillars running on each side of the stage as far as the balcony. These sustain the main roof and are prettily and lightly painted, and on the top of each pillar there is an artistic group, and between them are the coats of arms of the varied gentry of the town and neighbourhood. The lighting of the Hall is also complete, and has a very pretty effect, The acoustic properties have not been neglected; every sound can be distinctly heard throughout the building. The real architect; of the building is the Proprietor himself, his views being faithfully carried out by his Manager, Mr. Boyten. The decorations were from the brushes of Mr Alfred Opie and Mr R. H. Carter. The gas fittings were made and suppled by Mr Westlake. Of the concert, praise is not needed. All the artistes are too well known to require it, and if the audience had had its way, every ballad would have been encored. (The Era, Sunday, 10 September 1871)

Monday, 4 September 1871 : Mr. Henry Nicholson's Ballad Concert (Evening) at Temperance Hall, Leicester.

Grand Concert.- Mr. Santley's Farewell. - Our readers will perceive on referring to an advertisement in another column, that the first of Mr. Henry Nicholson's grand concerts for the ensuing season, will take place on Monday evening, September 4th, which will be especially attractive as Mr. Santley will make bis last appearance previous to his departure for America (where he is engaged for an indefinite period). The list of artistes is very strong, including Miss Edith Wynne (one of our very best sopranos), Miss Enriques (whom our musical friends will remember making such a decided success at the recent Mario farewell concert), Mr. W. H. Cummings (tenor), Mr. Santley, and Mr. W. Lindsay Sloper (the eminent pianist and composer). All the above, with the exception of Miss Enrique, sail for America on the 16th of September. It appears Mr. Nicholson's recent severe indisposition has not damped his energy or desire to provide the best entertainment for the amusement of the Leicester public, and we trust he will, on this occasion, be rewarded by the Temperance Hall being crowded. (Leicester Journal, Friday, 25 August 1871)

TEMPERANCE HALL, LEICESTER. MR. HENRY NICHOLSON begs to announce that he has made arrangements with Mr. George Dolby to give a BALLAD CONCERT, as above, on MONDAY EVENING, September 4th, 1871, when the following distinguished Artists will appear: = MISS EDITH WYNNE, MISS ENRIQUES, MR. W. H. CUMMINGS, and MR. SANTLEY. Pianoforte, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER This will be the last appearance of Miss Edith Wynne, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Santley, in Leicester, prior to their departure for America on the 16th September next. Admission: Stalls (Numbered and Reserved), 5s.; Family Tickets, to admit Three, 13s. 6d ; Unreserved Seats, 3s.; Back Seats, 2s.; Promenade, 1s. Special arrangements made with Schools for Reserved Stalls. Tickets may be obtained of Mr. T. C. Browne, "The Bible and Crown," 39, Market-place, where a Plan of the Room may be seen and Places secured. Doors open at 7-30. Concert to commence at 8. Carriages at 10. (Leicester Journal, Friday, 25 August 1871)

TEMPERANCE HALL, LEICESTER Monday Evening, September 4, 1871. FAREWELL OF MR. SANTLEY, Who will be accompanied by MISS EDITH WYNNE, MISS ENRIQUES MR. W. H. CUMMINGS, and MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. Admission:- 3s., 2s, and 1s. Tickets to be had at Mr. T. C. Browne. (Leicester Chronicle, Saturday, 26 August 1871)

NICHOLSON'S GRAND CONCERTS. Mr. Henry Nicholson opened his autumn concert campaign at the Temperance Hall, on Monday night, with a ballad concert, in which Miss Enriques, Miss Edith Wynne, Mr. W. H. Cumming, and Mr. Santley, were the vocalists, Mr. Lindsay Sloper presiding at the pianoforte as conductor. For the season of the year, considering the necessary absences from Leicester, the attendance was exceptionally good. This may partly be due to the circumstance that the Leicester lovers of good English music will not have the opportunity of listening to Mr. Santley and the trio of accomplished Artists who act with him for some time to come, as they with Mr. Sloper, all leave for America on the 16th inst. The artists were each in good voice, and the concert throughout was a well sustained success, the tendency of the audience in consequence being to demand repetitions. It opened with Balfe's quartette, -" Lo ! the early beam of morning," which was sung with care and finish, and without apparent effort, betokening the highest vocal skill. "Looking Back " (Sullivan), a ballad, by Miss Enriques, was expressively and plaintively rendered, and at once established her position with the audience. Mr. Santley then came on, and received quite an ovation. With great discretion he gave " the Bell Ringer " (Wallace), which was loudly re-demanded, and Mr. Santley responded to the call. Miss Edith Wynne then with a lightness, grace and vivacity that was really charming, rendered " 0 ! bid your faithful Ariel fly" (G Linley). Mr. Lindsay Sloper followed on the pianoforte with a fantasia on English ballads with his usual brilliancy and ease, and was loudly applauded. Mr. W. H. Cummings (who had previously distinguished himself) then rendered in a sweet and tender manner, Felicien David's barcarolle -" O, ma, maitresse" (Lalla Rookh), and was encored. Miss Enriques then sang "Adina" (Schubert), and gradually unfolded the story with much vocal expression and success. "The Lily of Killarney " (Benedict) was most effectively rendered as a duet by Mr. Santley and Mr. W. H. Cummings. Part II. opened with the duett" As it fell upon a day " (Bishop), in which Miss Edith Wynne and Miss Enriques appeared. Mr. Santley then sang the highly popular song " O ruddier than the cherry," with marked success. The recitative was given with a fine modulation, and the air with a versatility of vocal power that took the audience by surprise. Miss Edith Wynne then sang with freshness of pathos that time-honoured ballad-"She wore a wreath of roses," and was succeeded by Mr. W. H. Cummings, who finely declaimed " The Bay of Biscay." Miss Enriques then gave "The Sands of the Dee" with earnest emphasis-Mr. Lindsay Sloper following with two solos on the pianoforte by Gottschalk-a "berceuse" and a " pasquinade." With much archness of vocal expression, Miss Edith Wynne sang "Love has eyes" (Bishop). Mr. Santley then rendered Boyce's old fashioned naval song " Heart of oak," with great vigour, and the concert concluded with the quartette-" Come o'er the brook" (Bishop), delivered with that charm which this well-trained company almost alone imparts to such musical productions. The concert as a whole illustrated the advantage which highly trained vocal artists possess, who have not to crack their voices in the endeavour to make themselves heard above the strains of a too full orchestra. Mr. Nicholson may fairly be congratulated upon the success of his first concert this season. (Leicester Journal, Friday, 8 September 1871)

Ballad Concert. - On Monday evening last a concert was given to the Temperance Hall, ostensibly in connection with the valedictory appearance of Mr. Santley who is about to enter upon a protracted tour through the "United States, and was well attended. Other distinguished vocalists accompanied the great baritone, and whatever circumstances may have brought together such a galaxy of talent, it will be admitted that a very delightful entertainment was provided for the lovers of music ; and Mr Nicholson may be congratulated upon his share of the undertaking. The programme was admirably selected, and embraced many charming old ballads, which it was a pleasure to renew an acquaintance with under such auspices. Mr. Santley was in admirable voice, and Mr. Cummings, Miss Wynne, and Miss Enriques added materially to the enjoyment which the performances of the facile princeps afforded. The concert opened with Balfe's quartett, " Lo, the early beam of morning," and was followed by a recitative air, "Nina" (Hobbs), which Mr Cummings rendered in a masterly style, and was encored and yielding to the compliment, sang "Sunshine and Shade" accompanying himself on the pianoforte. Sullivan's plaintive little ballad, "Looking back," found in Miss Enriques an able exponent. Mr. Santley gave the "Bell Binger" with a dramatic power and force that evoked thunders of applause, which Mr. Santley in vain endeavoured to appease by bowing his acknowledgement - He was obliged at last to re-appear and repeat the last verse. when he was received with the most enthusiastic cheering and cries of "Bravo." Miss Edith Wynne sang the very lively and pretty song, "O, bid your faithful ariel fly" with charming facility, and quite carried the audience with her. Mr. Lindsay Sloper played a pianoforte solo- fantasia on English ballads- in brilliant style, and well sustained his reputation as an accomplished pianist. Mr. Cummings sang the little French love ditty, "O ma maitresse, O mes amours," with charming effect, and it was irresistibly redemanded. Then followed a quaint song " Adina," given with much animation by Miss Enriques, and the first part concluded with a duett, by Mr. Cummings and Mr. Santley, "The morn has raised her lamp above," which elicited unbounded applause, in response to which the last verse was repeated. The second part opened with, a duett by Miss Wynne and Miss Enriques, "As it fell upon a day," which was a finished performance, and was followed by the recitative and air, "O ruddier than the Cherry," which provoked the most enthusiastic expressions of delight, to which Mr. Santley responded by singing "The Stirrup Cup." Miss Wynne sang the ever popular song " She wore a wreath of Roses," with much pathos, and provoked an encore. Mr. Cummings then sang " The Bay of Biscay," with vigour and effect, and was vehemently applauded at the close, in acknowledgment of which he sang "Once I lov'd a maiden fair." Miss Enriques then sang "The sands of Dee," which afforded evidence of the flexibility and power of her voice. Mr. Lindsay Sloper then played a couple of solos on the pianoforte in his best style; and was followed by Miss Wynne, who gave the merry song, "Love has eyes" with an animation and abandon that delighted the whole audience, who applauded vociferously. Mr. Santley gave " Heart of Oak" with patriotic fervour and energy which quite electrified the audience, whose noisy demonstration brought Mr. Santley again on the platform to repeat the last verse of the song. A quartett "Come o'er the brook Bessie," appropriately brought to a close a most pleasing entertainment. (Leicester Chronicle, Saturday, 9 September 1871)

Leicester-The Journal of Friday, September 8, says Mr. Henry Nicholson gave a ballad concert at the Temperance Hall, on Monday night, with Miss Enriquez, Miss Edith Wynne, Mr. W. H. Cummings and Mr. Santley, as vocalists, Mr. Lindsay Sloper presiding at the pianoforte, the attendance being exceptionally good. The artists were each in good voice, and the concert was a success. It opened with Balfe's quartett, "Lo ! the early beam of morning, " which was sung with care and finish. "Looking Back " (Sullivan), a ballad, was expressively rendered by Miss Enriquez, and at once established her position. Mr. Santley then came on, and received quite an ovation. He gave the "Bell Ringer" (Wallace), which was loudly redemanded. Miss Edith Wynne then, with grace and vivacity really charming, rendered "O ! bid your faithful Ariel fly " (G. Linley). Mr. Lindsay Sloper followed on the pianoforte with a fantasia on English ballads, and was loudly applauded. Mr. W. H. Cummings (who had previously distinguished himself) then rendered, in a sweet and tender manner, Felicien David's barcarolle, "O, ma maitresse" (Lalla Rookh), and was encored. Not to enter further upon details, the concert as a whole illustrated the advantage which highly trained vocal artists possess, and Mr. Nicholson may fairly be congratulated upon the success attained. (The Musical world, Saturday, 16 September 1871)

Wednesday, 6 September 1871 : Mr. Rea's Farewell Ballad Concert (Evening) at Town Hall, Newcastle.

CONCERT IN NEWCASTLE.- On Wednesday evening Mr Rea gave a ballad concert in the Town Hall, Newcastle. The entertainment, which was under the special patronage of the Mayor (R. B. Sanderson, Esq.), drew a large and brilliant audience, every part of the hall being crowded. The artistes were Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Enriques, Mr W. H. Cummings, Mr Santley and Mr Lindsay Sloper. Mr Rea and his choir also took part in the concert. Mr Lindsay Sloper presided at the pianoforte, and the concert was a great treat. (Newcastle Courant (1803), Friday, 8 September 1871)

SEPTEMBER. 6. - A large and brilliant audience assembled in the Town Hall, Newcastle, to-night, on the occasion of the farewell appearances of Miss Edith Wynne, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, under the direction of Mr. Rea. The concert was under the special patronage and presence of his Worship the Mayor of Newcastle. (Newcastle Council reports. 1870/71., Sunday, 31 December 1871)

Monday, 11 September 1871 : Mr. Charles Santley's Farewell Concert (Evening) at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT.- MR. SANTLEY has the honour to announce that he will give a FAREWELL CONCERT, at St. James's hall, on MONDAY EVENING, September 11, it being his LAST APPEARANCE in England prior to his departure for the United States. Vocalists - Miss Edith Wynne and Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Blanche Cole and Madame Corani, Miss Enriques and Madame Patey, Mr, Nardblom and Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Patey and Mr. Santley. Pianoforte - Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. G. A, Osborne. Conductors - Mr. J. L. Hatton and Mr. Sidney Naylor. Stalls, 6s.; family tickets for four, 21s.; balcony, 3s, area, 2s.; gallery and orchestra, 1s. Tickets to be had of Austin, St. James's-hall, Chappell and Co., New Bond-street; Boosey and Co., Holles-street, Keith, Prowse, and Co., Cheapside; and Hay's, 4, Royal Exchange-buildings. (The Times, Tuesday, 29 August 1871) (Also: Daily News, Sunday, 3 September 1871; Daily News, Monday, 11 September 1871; Daily News, Saturday, 9 September 1871; The Standard, Friday, 8 September 1871; Daily News, Friday, 8 September 1871; Morning Post, Thursday, 7 September 1871; The Standard, Thursday, 7 September 1871; Morning Post, Wednesday, 6 September 1871; Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Tuesday, 5 September 1871; Daily News, Tuesday, 5 September 1871; The Standard, Tuesday, 5 September 1871; The Era, Sunday, 3 September 1871; Illustrated London News, Saturday, 2 September 1871; Morning Post, Saturday, 2 September 1871; The Times, Friday, 1 September 1871; Daily News, Friday, 1 September 1871; Morning Post, Friday, 1 September 1871; The Standard, Thursday, 31 August 1871; Daily News, Wednesday, 30 August 1871; Morning Post, Monday, 4 September 1871.)

Crystal Palace.-On Monday last an excellent ballad concert was given at the Crystal Palace, the vocalists being Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings and Mr. Santley; Mr. Lindsay Sloper presided at the pianoforte. Mr. Santley's rendering of "O Ruddier," was perfection; he also sang Dr. Boyce's "Hearts of Oak," and the "Bellringer." Mr. Cummings selected the " Bay of Biscay," which narrowly escaped an encore. Gounod's "There is a green hill far away" was effectively sung by Madame Patey, and Miss Wynne in Linley's "O bid your faithful Ariel," was admirable. In addition to the above pieces there were several duets and part-songs, which, in the hands of such accomplished artistes could not fail to please. Mr. Lindsay Sloper's brilliant execution of several pianoforte solos were warmly applauded, but comparatively few really heard them ; a pianoforte solo on the Handel orchestra we are compelled to point out as a mistake. Mr. Manns, as usual, conducted. (Musical standard, Saturday, 2 September 1871)

MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT.- Mr. Santley has the honour to announce that be will give a FAREWELL CONCERT at St. James's Hall, on Monday evening, September 11, it being his last appearance In London prior to his departure tor the United States. Vocalists-Miss Edith Wynne and Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Blanche Cole and Madame Corrani, Miss Enriquez and Madame Patey; Mr. Nordblom and Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Patey and Mr. Santley. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. G. A. Osborne. Conductors, Mr. J. L. Hatton and Mr. Sidney Naylor. Stalls, 6s.; family ticket, to admit four, 21s.; balcony, 3s.; area, 2s.; gallery and orchestra, 1s. Tickets to be had of Austin, St. James's Hall; Chappell & Co., New Bond Street; Boosey & Co., Holles Street; Keith, Prowse, & Co., Cheapside ; and Hay, 4, Royal Exchange Buildings. (The Musical World, Saturday, 2 September 1871)

MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT.- MR. SANTLEY has the honour to announce that he will give a FAREWELL CONCERT, at St. James's hall, on MONDAY EVENING next, it being his LAST APPEARANCE in England prior to his departure for the United States. Vocalists - Miss Edith Wynne and Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Blanche Cole and Madame Corrani, Miss Enriques and Madame Patey, Mr, Nardblom and Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Patey and Mr. Santley. Pianoforte-Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. G. A, Osborne. Conductors--Mr. J. L. Hatton and Mr. Sidney Naylor. Stalls, 6s.; family tickets for four, 21s.; balcony, 3s, area, 2s.; gallery and orchestra, 1s. Tickets to be had of Austin, St. James's-hall, Chappell and Co., New Bond-street; Boosey and Co., Holles-street, Keith, Prowse, and Co., Cheapside; and Hay's, 4, Royal Exchange-buildings. (Morning Post, Saturday, 9 September 1871) (Also: The Standard, Saturday, 9 September 1871.)

MONDAY NEXT. MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT.- Mr. Santley has the honour to announce that be will give a FAREWELL CONCERT at St. James's Hall, on Monday evening next, Sept. 11, it being his last appearance In London prior to his departure tor the United States. Vocalists-Miss Edith Wynne and Madame Florence Lancia, Madame Blanche Cole and Madame Corrani, Miss Enriquez and Madame Patey; Mr. Nordblom and Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Patey and Mr. Santley. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. G. A. Osborne. Conductors, Mr. J. L. Hatton and Mr. Sidney Naylor. Stalls, 6s.; family ticket, to admit four, 21s.; balcony, 3s.; area, 2s.; gallery and orchestra, 1s. Tickets to be had of Austin, St. James's Hall; Chappell & Co., New Bond Street; Boosey & Co., Holles Street; Keith, Prowse, & Co., Cheapside ; and Hay, 4, Royal Exchange Buildings. (The Musical world, Saturday, 9 September 1871)

TONIGHT.- MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT, at St. James's hall, at eight o'clock, it being his LAST APPEARANCE in England prior to his departure for the United States. Vocalists - Miss Edith Wynne and Madame Florence Lancia, Madlle. Augusta Rentini, Miss Blanche Cole, Miss Enriques and Madame Patey, Mr, Nardblom and Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Patey and Mr. Santley. Pianoforte - Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. G. A, Osborne. Conductors-Messrs. Hatton and Mr. Sidney Naylor, Zerbini, and Frank Mori. Stalls, 6s.; family tickets for four, 21s.; balcony, 3s, area, 2s.; gallery and orchestra, 1s. Tickets to be had of Austin, St. James's-hall, Chappell and Co., New Bond-street; Boosey and Co., Holles-street, Keith, Prowse, and Co., Cheapside; and Hay's, 4, Royal Exchange-buildings. (Morning Post, Monday, 11 September 1871) (Also: Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Monday, 11 September 1871; The Standard, Monday, 11 September 1871.)

MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT. The announcement of the last appearance in London of this eminently popular singer previous to his departure for America attracted so large an audience in St. James's Hall last night that every available space was occupied by an assembly who desired by their presence and enthusiastic plaudits to testify their high appreciation of the talents of the artist to whom they had gathered to bid a temporary farewell. In the performance of the programme Mr. Santley was assisted by the following artists: -Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Florence Lancia, Miss Blanche Cole, Miss Enriquez, Madame Patey, Mr. Nordblom, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Patey (vocalists), Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and G. A. Osborne. The duty of accompanying the several songs was divided between Messrs. J. L. Hatton, Sydney Naylor, Zerbini. and Frank Mori. The programme itself was devised in as acceptable a form as it was possible to desire, as it consisted entirely of ballads of various ages and styles of merit, from Balfe to Bishop, from Schubert to Hullah, and from Wallace to Molloy. The opening pieces, admirably sung, served but as a whet to the appetite for that which was, by reason of circumstances, the first great song of the evening. Often as Mr. Santley has sung "The Vagabond," he never seemed to sing it with greater meaning, more force, or truth in expression than he did on this occasion, the clear ringing tones of his voice, his easy and graceful phrasing, and general artistic expression, observable in this as in the other songs he sang, compelled the audience to acknowledge his power as an artist and his worth as an Englishman. His appearance on the stage had been the signal for tumultuous cheering, and his admirable singing so pleased the audience that applause drowned the symphonies between the verses ; and encores were demanded, not only for "The Vagabond," but also for "The Bellringer," "The Yeoman's Wedding Song," and the duet from the "Lily of Killarney, in which Mr. Santley was joined by Mr. Cummings. Madame Patey and Miss Wynne also received well-merited encores. If it has ever been the custom among English men to be shy in welcoming the coming of a guest of doubtful quality, it has ever been, and ever will remain, the will and duty of a Briton to "speed the going" with all hearty good wishes for prosperity and success ; and if cordial desires have power, then Mr. Santley and his confreres in art will have a most unprecedented success in their American enterprise, and their welcome home will be as earnest as the wish for their prosperity while absent. Although not stated in the programme, the concert was also the occasion of leave-taking of other artists whose names, like Mr. Santley's, will adorn the advertisements, posters, and programmes of the " New World" for some months to come, and if it is "only by absence that worth is learnt,'' then the value of the services of such singers as Miss Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Patey, and Mr. Cummings, if not already highly estimated, will unquestionably become so when it is found how difficult it is their absence to find their adequate representatives in art. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 12 September 1871)

MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT.-Mr. Santley, following the example of all our great public performers in the field of music and the drama, is about to leave us for a season to reap, as unquestionably he will, fame and profit in the United States, and in accordance with time-honoured custom, has bidden farewell to his English patrons at a public entertainment given specially for the occasion. This valedictory concert took place last night at St. James's-hall, and the crowded state of the hall in every part, despite the oppressive atmosphere and the out-of-season period of the year, testified to the high respect in which the great English baritone is held by his own countrymen and countrywomen. The programme consisted principally of English compositions, Bishop, Balfe, Hatton, Molloy, Wallace, Benedict, and Shield furnishing the majority of the pieces, which included "Bid me discourse," sung with good effect by Miss Edith Wynne; the duet, " As it fell upon a day," by the same lady and Madame Patey; the quartette, "Come o'er the brook," admirably rendered by Miss E. Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Cummings; the quartette, "Lo, the early beam of morning," sung by Mesdames Lancy and Patey, and Messrs. Cummings and Patey. "Good-bye, sweetheart." in which Mr. Nordblom would s have been more effective had he been more of himself and less of Sims Reeves; "The Vagabond," which Mr. Santley gave in his best style; and "The Thorn," equally well sung by Mr. Cummings. Madame Patey also sang "Auld Robin Grey" with a thorough appreciation of the pathos of the ballad, and Mr. Patey "The Friar of Orders Grey," with characteristic spirit. A pianoforte duet by Messrs. Osborne and Lindsay-Sloper brought Mozart's Giovanni into requisition as the basis and there was a piece from Bellini, one from Schubert, and one or two from other foreign composers - but in the main English authors furnished the repertoire. Mr. Santley was never in finer voice, and the enthusiastic reception he met with when he first came forward, and the plaudits which each of his performances elicited, was a "God speed" which he will not easily forget. (Daily News, Tuesday, 12 September 1871)

MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT. We have our representative men in music as well in literature, the drama, and the fine arts. Mr. Santley is a representative man in the best and fullest sense of the word. The very nations that once upon a time denied our claim to be considered a musical community always admitted that Providence had blessed us with some very fine voices. Weber was satisfied with Braham as a tenor, and ; the highest authorities across the sea cannot be disposed to question the fact of the Englishman, Charles Santley, being immeasurably the best baritone of the present day. It does not always happen that the possessors of the noblest voices are at the same time the finest singers, but in the case of Mr. Santley we have the highest possible culture in conjunction with natural qualifications such as few indeed can boast of. Perfection of style in vocal art is a characteristic of our great baritone, and the credit the English school of singing is quite safe in the hands of Mr. Santley. Last night he took his farewell previous to bis appearing before American audiences. will sail for the new country in a few days from this time, and concerning his reception in the great nation the other side of the Atlantic there cannot be much doubt. Music in America has made very great progress of late years, but our respected cousins are yet a long way behind us in the cultivation of one of the most humanising of all the arts. Our friends in the New World have still much to learn in matters musical, but to them strict justice, the Americans are by no means slow to recognise the merits of good singers from the mother country. warm and genial welcome is no doubt in store for Mr. Santley, and though we cannot well spare him, there is not one of his multitudinous admirers but will wish him every possible success in the venture he is about to make. Congratulations and good wishes innumerable will assuredly accompanied a desire for his speedy return, for, notwithstanding that we can boast of many good and reliable vocalists, the fact remains that a successor thoroughly equal in excellence is not to be found. Last night the public who crowded into St. James's Hall were enthusiastic in the extreme. The vociferous applause that greeted Mr. Santley every time he appeared was natural enough, and that he was noisily besought to repeat all his solos was no great wonder. The entertainment was simply a ballad concert on the familiar model, and Mr. Santley's three songs were "The Vagabond," "The Bell-ringer," and "The Yeoman's Wedding Song," all of which he may be said to have made his admirable singing. In place of repeating the second, he sang Arditi's "Stirrup Cup." Mr. Santley also sang with Mr. W. H. Cummings in the duet, "The moon hath raised her lamp above," from Sir Julius Benedict's Lily of Killarney. The vocal selections were, without exception, old favourites, and most the songs were additionally familiar from constant association with the singers. Thus Edith Wynne gave "Bid me discourse," and repeated part of it, which, though customary, is about the same kind of thing as an elocutionist encored in Shakespeare's Seven Ages, "beginning at the lean and slippered pantaloon" stage. Madame Patey sang the lugubrious Auld Robin Gray ; Madame Florence Lancia scorned to forsake her usual choice of "Qui voce," and Diodonato's setting of "If you're waking call me early." Miss Enriquez sang Schubert's charming song "Adieu" and a Mdlle. Rentini, rather injudiciously, attempted Sir Julius Benedicts variations on the "Carnival de Venise." Mr. Cummings sang "Thorn;" Mr. Nordblom, the Swedish tenor, gave "Eily Mavourneen," and Mr. J. G. Patey, "The Friar of Orders Grey." Miss Blanche Cole's singing of the ballad "Far down a valley lonely" delightful in its artlessness and simplicity. Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and G. A. Osborne played a duet for two pianos on themes from Don Giovanni, This was the work of the latter musician. The conductors were Messrs. J. L. Hatton, Zerbini, Sidney Naylor, and Frank Mori. Mr. Santley's farewell concert was a undoubted success, and the audience lost no opportunity of showing how completely satisfied they were with the programme supplied. (Morning Advertiser, Tuesday, 12 September 1871)

MUSICAL NOTES. That St. James's Hall should be crowded when Mr. Santley opens its doors for the purpose of giving the London musical public an opportunity of hearing him sing on the last occasion before crossing the Atlantic to delight the American public was, of course, a foregone conclusion. We have no more conscientious artist, whether in relation to his art, or in his engagements. Rarely, indeed, does the name of Santley appear in a programme only to be followed by the nonappearance of himself at the concert to which the programme relates. Weakness of temper and weakness of larynx are opt:thy strangers to him, and no one who ever had the pleasure of listening to him in the theatre or the concert room, in opera or oratorio, requires to be told that as regards quality of voice and method of execution he stands in the front rank of living vocalists of this or any other country. The programme of his valedictory concert English, chiefly selected from the works of Balfe, Benedict, Benedict, Hatton, Molloy, Shield, and Wallace. The executants besides Mr. Santley were Miss Edith Wynne, Mesdames Patey and Lancia: Messrs. Cummings, Nordblom, and Patey; and Messrs. Osborne, and Lindsay Sloper, pianists. Bishop's "Bid me discourse is one of the best worn of songs. but the fine voice and execution of Miss Wynne gave it a freshness even to ears most familiar with its notes. The duet "As it fell upon a day" was sung with admirable effect by the same lady and Madame Patey, while, in the quartets "Come over the brook" these ladies, with Mr. Cummings and Mr. Santley, were heard to fine advantage. Mr. Nordblom makes a mistake if he fancies that an imitation of Mr. Sims Reeves will promote his interests with the public; and in Good-bye, Sweetheart, the imitation was palpable. So the early beam of morning, by Mesdames Laney and Patey and Messrs. Cummings and Patey, was finely sung; and Mr. Santley, who was in capital voice, never sung The Vagabond in better style. The Thorn, by Mr. Cumming, and Auld Robin Gray, delicately given by Madame by Madame Patsy, were the other chief vocal pieces. There was a pianoforte duet by Messrs. Osborne and Lindsay-Sloper on themes from Giovanni; Bellini and Schubert being also called into requisition in the course of the evening, as well as two other exotic composers. As already said, however, the programme was chiefly English, and was not the less relished on that account by the packed rather than crowded audience, who gave Mr. Santley quite an ovation on his first, and every other appearance. (Globe, Friday, 15 September 1871)

Mr. Santley, being about to make a professional visit to the United States, gave a. farewell concert at St. James's Hall on Monday night, and met with an enthusiastic reception from a crowded audience. The programme consisted principally of English compositions, and included "Bid me discourse," sung with good effect by Miss Edith Wynne; the duet, "As it fell upon a day, by the same lady and Mdme. Patey; the quartette, "Come O'er the brook," sang by Miss E. Wynne, Mdme. Patey, Mr. Santley, and Mr, Cummings; the quartette, "Lo, the early beam of morning," sung by Mesdames Lancy and Patey, and Messrs. Cummings and Patey; "Good-bye, sweetheart," sung by Mr. Nordblom; "The Vagabond," which Mr. Santley gave in his best style: and "The Thorn," well sung by Mr. Cummings. Mdme. Patey sang "Auld Robin Gray" with a thorough appreciation of the pathos of the ballad, and Mr. Patey "The Friar of Orders Grey " with characteristic spirit. There was also a pianoforte duet by Messrs. Osborne and Lindsay-Sloper. (Pall Mall Budget, Friday, 15 September 1871)

Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Patey and Mr. Santley, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper, pianist and conductor, sail for the United States this day (Saturday), for the oratorio and concert undertaking directed by Mr. George Dolby. (Pall Mall Gazette, Saturday, 16 September 1871)

The farewell concert of Mr. Santley, prior to his departure for the United States, took place at St. James's Hall. on Monday last, before a large and most enthusiastic audience. The occasion was made additionally interesting by the leave-taking of Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Patey, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper - all of whom accompany Mr. Santley to America. The programme was a thoroughly popular one, and included Molloy's "Vagabond," Wallace's "Bellringer," and Poniatowski's "Yeoman's Wedding," which was given by Mr. Santley in his best style. Miss Wynne, in "Bid me discourse," Madame Patey, in "Auld Robin Gray," Mr. Cummings, in "The Thorn," and Mr. Patey, in "The Friar of Orders Grey," were also highly effective; and a feature in the concert was the brilliant performance of a pianoforte duet from "Don Giovanni," by Mr. G. A. Osborne played by the composer and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (John Bull, Saturday, 16 September 1871) (Also: John Bull, Saturday, 16 September 1871.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. - Ms SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT. - England is not so rich in musical talent that she can afford to lose even for a time some of her best singers. Artistes such as Mr Santley, Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr Patey, and Mr Cummings are not found as plentifully as leaves in Vallambrosa. Their fame, however, we are pleased to say is universal, and no doubt can be entertained that our American friends will welcome these accomplished artistes with genuine sincerity, and recognise their musical acquirements as cordially as ourselves. A concert, at which they were all heard, was given on Monday last. Mr Lindsay Sloper, the eminent pianist, who goes with the party, assisted at the piano. A liberal programme was provided. "The Vagabond," by Molloy, "The Bellringer," by Wallace, and "The Yeoman's Wedding' by Poniatowski, were Mr Santley's share. The large hall was filled by an enthusiastic audience, eager to hear once more their valued and esteemed favourites. (Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, Saturday, 16 September 1871)

MUSIC. Mr. Santley, who by this time is on his way to the United States, gave a farewell concert, in St. James's Hall, on Monday evening, and took leave of an audience filling every part of the spacious room. That he has left England only for a while need scarcely be said ; but even his temporary absence is regrettable, especially at a time when we need all our native artists to make lead against the shoals of foreign musicians who, in numbers greater than ever, threaten to occupy these islands. However, a desire to visit America, and to take advantage of the welcome our cousins are always ready to bestow upon real ability, is so natural that we cannot reasonably complain, however much we may be the sufferers. Mr, Santley is accompanied by Miss Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Patey, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the whole party being under the management of Mr. George Dolby, whose American experiences, when agent for the late Mr. Dickens, no doubt qualify him for the post. As a rule, English ballad concerts will be given; the exceptions being in favour of oratorio performances, engagements for some twenty-four of which are already made. The success of the venture is scarcely doubtful; and, should sanguine hopes be realised, it is pro'.aid'*, we hear, that the company will remain in the States longer than the six months at first determined upon. All the artists who accompany Mr. Santley appeared at his concert ; but the main interest was excited by our famous baritone, whose reception was tremendous, and whose singing evoked almost wild applause. Mr. Santley first gave Molloy's " Vagabond," following it up with the " Bellringer," the "Yeoman's Wedding Song," and Benedict's duet, " The moon hath raised," in which he was associated with Mr. Cummings, It would be utterly superfluous to tell with what splendour of voice, truth of expression, and force of delivery these familiar things were sung. Enough that Mr. Santley never did himself greater justice. Each song, as a matter of course, was redemanded ; but an encore was accepted only that the "Stirrup Cup " might follow the "Bell-ringer." Miss Wynne sang "Bid me discourse," and Madame Patey gave "Auld Robin Grey" in capital style; not less successful being Mr, Cummings in "The Thorn," Mr. Patey in "The Friar of Orders Grey," and Mr. Sloper in his pretty fantasia on old English airs. Madame Lancia, Miss Enriquez, Miss Blanche Cole, and Mr. Nordblom also took part in the concert, which was a thorough success. (Illustrated Times, Saturday, 16 September 1871)

St. James's Hall.-As might be expected, a very enthusiastic demonstration awaited Mr. Santley at his farewell concert on Monday last, and the greeting with which he was met on reaching the platform proved what a strong hold he has obtained on the British public, who filled the hall to overflowing in spite of the heat and general absence of the habitués from town. That under such circumstances the great baritone should have exerted himself to his utmost is scarcely to be wondered at, or that he acquitted himself - as indeed he always does - to the entire satisfaction of his audience. His delivery of The Vagabond (Molloy), The Bellringer (Wallace), and The Yeoman's Wedding Song (Poniatowski) were specimens of perfect artistic singing, and would popularize less meritorious compositions. Of the artistes who so ably assisted, Madame Florence Lancia, in a pretty new song - the words from the May Queen, and music by Diodonato - was especially noteworthy. Miss Blanche Cole sung Allen's charming ballad "Far down a valley lonely" with much pathos. Madame Patey selecting "Auld Robin Gray" and the "Storm" to display the rich quality of her voice. Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Enriquez, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Nordblom, and Mr. Patey contributing their share to the success of the concert by their judicious selections. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. G. A Osborne contributed a duett, and solo by the former gentleman, the accompaniments being efficiently supplied by Messrs. Hatton, Sidney Naylor, Zerbini, &c. Manchester.- Musical Manchester is just beginning to show signs of vitality. On Saturday evening last a ballad concert was given in the Free Trade Hall, in which Miss E. Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper as pianist, took part. The programme was the best we have ever seen of this class of entertainments, being singularly free from all "royalty" trash. With such artists it is needless to say the evening was enjoyable. Many encores were insisted on, and good naturedly complied with. (Musical standard, Saturday, 16 September 1871)

MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT. It is late in the day to cry for protection to native interests, but the question just now arises whether, on some plea less obsolete, a stop cannot be put to the exportation of native artists. We have only a little of the commodity for our own use, and a desire to keep what we possess is both natural and right. But of late years English singers and players have shown an increasing disposition to extend their "circuit " beyond the ocean, and take in the Great Republic of the West. Why they do so is obvious enough. There may be little fame to gain by visiting a country as young in art as it is in years; but fame is not the only good, and of other good, America offers a rich harvest. So the Cunard and Inman "liners " carry away, from time to time, those we can ill-afford to lose. Just now the American fever is raging with unwonted fierceness. On all hands talk is heard of negotiations in progress, or absolutely settled, between Transatlantic speculators and English artists - negotiations which threaten to denude England altogether of those who represent her executive musical talent. Amid many rumours one fact is prominent - Mr. Santley leaves us for a while; and on Tuesday night he bade farewell to a crowd whose admiration of him seemed as fervid as the temperature of St. James's Hall itself. We can ill spare Mr. Santley; but, as we cannot keep him at home, there is some satisfaction in regarding him as a champion going forth to vindicate the musical honour of his native country. No champion could be more worthy to do this than the great baritone who, in opera, in oratorio, or in the humbler character of a ballad singer, is facile princeps; who, conquering prejudice, won for himself a foremost place on the Italian stage, and kept it against all comers; and whose name alone has sustained a theatre devoted to such an unfashionable thing as opera in English. Surely every musical Englishman will "make a virtue of necessity," and depute Mr. Santley to show our cousins that the "unmusical" old country boasts in him one of the world's finest singers. But Mr. Santley does not go alone, and last night five other English artists of repute joined him in saying "Good-bye." To our losses for the winter must be added the loss of Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Patey, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper - artists whose departure will be sensibly felt in every concert-room. Even those, however, who deeply regret that America entices them away, and resolutely decline to see any need of their going, will wish success to the venture, while proud that England can make so good a show of genuine ability. Monday night's concert was of the character familiar to St. James's Hall under the name of ballad concerts; but, though it brought forward nothing new, a certain propriety attached to it as representing the form of entertainment to be largely given in America. Moreover, it most easily attracted a September audience, and most effectively roused enthusiasm. Mr. Santley's reception was of such a nature as those who accurately gauge his popularity can imagine. Indeed, some considerable time elapsed before he was allowed to proceed with Molloy's "Vagabond" - the first of three songs which Wallace's " Bell-ringer " and Poniatowski's "Yeoman's Wedding " completed. It cannot be necessary to tell how these familiar compositions were given, or how they were received. Enough that no singer ever more completely justified a high position, and no audience ever more thoroughly showed an appreciation of distinguished merit. Similar remarks apply, in degree, to the artists who will accompany Mr. Santley. Miss Wynne sang "Bid me discourse," Madame Patey "Auld Robin Gray," Mr. Cummings "The Thorn," and Mr. Patey "The Friar of Orders Grey " - we mention these only as examples - after a fashion which left no doubt of the success in store for them across the Atlantic. Mr. Sloper, who took part with Mr. G. A. Osborne in a duet, by the latter gentleman, on themes from Don Giovanni, and played his own charming fantasia on English airs, fully deserved and obtained a large share of applause. This esteemed professor's accurate manipulation and refined taste will, no doubt, be equally appreciated by the next audience to whom he appeals. The departing artists were ably supported by Madame Florence Lancia, Miss Blanche Cole, Miss Enriquez, Mdlle. Rentini, and Mr. Nordblom; the accompanists being Messrs. Hatton, Naylor, Zerbini, and Frank Mori. (The Musical world, Saturday, 16 September 1871)

MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT. Mr. Santley's farewell concert previous to his departure for America took place at St. James's Hall on Monday evening, when an immense audience assembled to welcome the popular baritone, and to wish him God speed on his journey. It is difficult to describe fairly the enthusiasm with which Mr. Santley was received when he first made his appearance. It was the signal for such a burst of applause as we never remember to have seen bestowed upon a popular favourite before. Mr. Santley was compelled to remain for some minutes bowing his acknowledgments ere there was a chance of his being heard. At every attempt to commence the song the applause broke forth in thunders, and so continued upon each occasion that he appeared. Mr. Santley sang " The Vagabond." "The Bellringer," and " The Yeoman's Wedding Song';" and, being always encored, substituted " The Stirrup Cup " and "Hearts of Oak," which latter melody roused the audience to positive raptures. Mr. Santley also sang with Mr. Cumming the pretty duet from Benedict's opera The Lily of Killarney, and joined in the quartet "Come o'er the brook, Bessie." Never was the famous baritone in finer voice, and never did he sing better. He may truly say with Edmund Kean that the "house rose at him," for this was literally the case; and when the concert ended, in obedience to yet another recall, Mr. Santley appeared, and the immense audience stood up, shouting, cheering, waving handkerchiefs, hats, books of words, canes,-or anything that might add strength and vividness to the tribute of esteem and admiration which they had already bestowed so freely from the first item of the programme to the last. We do not always measure the merit of the recipient by the warmth of the reception, but in Mr. Santley's case it is certain that no demonstration can outweigh the sterling value of his performances. His singing is absolutely perfect in every way. Tone, style, finished execution, and exquisite phrasing are combined with light and shade, and alternate delicacy and strength, which cannot possibly be surpassed. When we pronounce Mr. Santley one of the finest singers in the world we do but state a simple fact, which none who comprehend what good singing is can gainsay. We sincerely hope that his reception in America may be worthy of his brilliant talent, and we have little doubt that it will be, for our American cousins are seldom blind to real merit. We are sure that no amount of success Mr. Santley may meet with will be greater than his English admirers desire. Other features of the concert were also worthy of notice. The singing of "Qui la voce " by Madame Florence Lancia was very brilliant, and was rewarded by an encore. Madame Patey also charmed her audience by a most pathetic rendering of "Auld Robin Gray " and Hullah's very excellent descriptive song "The Storm, " which admirably suits Madame Patey's mellow, rich voice. Miss Blanche Cole sang "Il Bacio" most brilliantly, and Mr. Henry R. Allen's charming song "Far down a valley lonely." Miss Edith Wynne was encored in Bishop's "Bid me discourse," and also sang, with Madame Patey, "As it fell upon a day." Miss Enriquez sang in excellent style Schubert's plaintive song "The Adieu" and Molloy's ballad "My own dear love," being greeted in a most flattering manner. The new tenor Mr. Nordblom was well received. He has one of the finest tenor voices we have heard for a long time, and it will be his own fault if he does not rapidly take a high position. It is quite a rarity to hear a tenor voice at the present day possessing such fulness and volume. All Mr. Nordblom requires is a little more facility and somewhat greater refinement of style. In this respect Mr. Cummings is greatly his superior, and in "The Thorn " and "The Bay of Biscay " was rapturously received. Mr. Patey was also extremely successful in the capital song "The Friar of Orders Gray," which he sang with so much spirit that it was encored. Madame Rentini sang the variations on "The Carnival of Venice," and there was some excellent pianoforte playing by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and G. A. Osborne, the duet by these accomplished artistes upon themes from Don Giovanni and Mr. Sloper s solo on English airs giving pleasure to the entire audience. The pretty quartet "Come o'er the brook " was the concluding piece, and then with a hurricane of cheers and a tornado of clapping and stamping the audience took leave of their favourite singer. (The Era, Sunday, 17 September 1871)

Die unwiderstehliche Anziehungskrast, welche Amerika auf die praktischen .Künstler aller Nationen und Grade ausübt, hat nunmehr auch aus die Londoner Gesangskräste: die Damen Edith Wynne und Patey, die Herren Santley, Patey und Cummings, sowie aus den Clavierspieler Lindsay Sloper sich erstreckt. Dieselben gaben vor Kurzem ein Abschiedsconcert in der englischen Hauptstadt und werden demnächst zur Dollar-Ernte nach der neuen Welt absegeln. (Signale für die musikalische Welt, Tuesday, 19 September 1871)

The farewell concert of Mr. Santley, prior to bis departure or the United State, took place at St. James. Hall on the 11th inst., before a large and most enthusiastic audience the occasion was made additionally interesting by the leave taking of Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr W. H. Cummings, Mr. Patey, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, all of whom accompany Mr. Santley to America. The party started from Liverpool on Saturday, and their tour through Canada and the United States will probably extend over six month. (Essex Standard, Friday, 22 September 1871)

Amid many rumours one fact is prominent - Mr. Santley leaves us for a while: and recently he bade farewell to a crowd whose admiration of him seemed as fervid as the temperature of St. James's Hall itself. We can ill spare Mr. Santley; but, as we cannot keep him at home, there is some satisfaction in regarding him as a champion going forth to vindicate the musical honour of his native country. No champion could be more worthy to do this than the great baritone who, in opera, in oratorio, or in the humbler character of a ballad singer, is facile princeps; who, conquering prejudice, won for himself a foremost place on the Italian stage, and kept it against all comers; and whose name alone has sustained a theatre devoted to such an unfashionable thing as opera in English. Surely every musical Englishman will make a "virtue of necessity," and depute Mr. Santley to show our cousins that the "unmusical" old country boasts in him one of the world's finest singers. But Mr. Santley does not go alone, and five other English artists of repute joined him in saying "Good-bye." To our losses for the winter must be added the loss of Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Patey, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper - artists whose departure will be sensibly felt in every concert-room. Even those, however, who deeply regret that America entices them away, and resolutely decline to see any need of their going, will wish success to the venture, while proud that England can make so good a show of genuine ability. - Musical World. (Musical standard, Saturday, 23 September 1871)

London. MR. SANTLEY's CONCERT. We find in the Musical World, May 25, what will interest American readers, to-wit: One evening last autumn, St. James's Hall was filled with a crowd eager to bid Mr. Santley "God speed," though, perhaps, wondering why an artist who is ever acceptable to English audiences should betake himself across the Atlantic. On Tuesday evening the same hall was filled with another crowd, eager to welcome him back, and bent upon showing that, for unstinted admiration, there is "no place like home." Mr. Santley could hardly have desired better evidence of his great popularity than the reception he met with. It is not so much that ladies waved their handkerchiefs, and men shouted a noisy greeting, as that the whole affair was marked by unmistakable genuineness. The people obviously put their hearts into the work of bidding Mr. Santley welcome, and the value of that sincerity exceeded the worth of any other possible demonstration. It is pleasant to see merit thus recognised - all the more pleasant when distinction has been gained by the honest and unaffected use of natural endowments without stooping in the least degree to artifice or trick. Such distinction is eminently that of our English baritone. Mr. Santley was wise to confine his share of Tuesday's concert to songs he has made familiar, because, if anything could enhance the pleasure of seeing him back, it was the hearing of music closely associated with his name. The selections made were, "O, ruddier than the cherry," "The Bell-ringer," and "Hearts of Oak," with "Pronto io son," and Mozart's "Sola, sola," as concerted pieces. The audience encored all three songs, as a matter of course, especially as they were sung in the artist's grandest manner, and with a voice which seemed to have gained rather than lost by hard work in a strange climate. Mr. Santley granted each demand, substituting the "Yeoman's Wedding Song" for Handel's air, and "The Stirrup Cup" for Wallace's ballad, but repeating the last verse of Boyce's nautical ditty. In the duet from Don Pasquale, sung with Madame Florence Lancia, the audience were reminded of the loss sustained by the Anglo-Italian stage when Mr. Santley withdrew from a position rarely gained by an English artist. Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Mdme. Neruda, Mdme. Rita, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Hallé, and others, assisted at the concert, but, as they presented nothing new, it is unnecessary to give details. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who was associated with Mr. Santley's American tour, accompanied some of the songs. He might well have taken the more dignified place of soloist. (Dwight's journal of music, Saturday, 15 June 1872)

Tuesday, 12 September 1871 : Concert at Lyceum Theatre.

Mr. G. J. Vincent's ballad concert at the Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday introduced Mr. W. H. Cummings, tenor; Mr. Tom Santley, Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Enriques, and Mr. Lindsey Sloper, pianist. There was large and aristocratic attendance. (London and Provincial Entr'acte, Saturday, 16 September 1871)

Friday, 15 September 1871 : Mr. Charles Santley's Farewell Concert (Evening) at Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

PHILHARMONIC HALL, LIVERPOOL. MR. SANTLEY'S FAREWELL CONCERT, FRIDAY EVENING, TUE 15th INSTANT. VOCALISTS. Miss EDITH WYNNE. Madame PATEY, Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Mr. J. G. PATEY, Mr. SANTLEY, AND THE PRACTICAL MEMBERS OF THE LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, Who, with Mr. SANDERS as their Conductor have volunteered their services. PIANOFORTE, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. TERMS OF ADMISSION. Reserved Boxes, to hold six persons. One Guinea. Reserved Stalls Five Shillings. Unreserved Stalls Half-a-crown, Gallery, One Shilling. Doors open at Seven o'clock, Concert to commence at Eight. Tickets and Programmes at the Office of the Philharmonic Society, 8, Orange-court, Castle-Street, between ten and four. and (if there be any remaining) at the Hall, Hope-street, from seven o'clock on the evening of the Concert. (Liverpool Mercury, Friday, 8 September 1871)

PHILHARMONIC HALL, LIVERPOOL. MR. SANTLEY'S has the honour to announce that he has made arrangements to give a FAREWELL CONCERT in the Philharmonic Hall, on the eve of his departure for America, when he will be assisted by the Artistes associated with him during his American Tour, and by THE PRACTICAL MEMBERS OF THE LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY Who, with Mr. SANDERS as their Conductor have volunteered their services. The Concert will take place on FRIDAY EVENING, TUE 15th INSTANT. VOCALISTS. Miss EDITH WYNNE. Madame PATEY, Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Mr. J. G. PATEY, Mr. SANTLEY, PIANOFORTE, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. TERMS OF ADMISSION. Reserved Boxes, to hold six persons. One Guinea. Reserved Stalls Five Shillings. Unreserved Stalls Half-a-crown, Gallery, One Shilling. Doors open at Seven o'clock, Concert to commence at Eight. Tickets and Programmes at the Office of the Philharmonic Society, 8, Orange-court, Castle-Street, between ten and four. and (if there be any remaining) at the Hall, Hope-street, from seven o'clock on the evening of the Concert. (Liverpool Mercury, Tuesday, 12 September 1871) (Also: Liverpool Mercury, Thursday, 14 September 1871.)

The farewell concert of Santley, prior to his departure for the United States, took place at St. James's Hall, on Monday last, before a large and most enthusiastic audience. The occasion was made additionally interesting by the leave-taking of Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Patey, and. Mr. Lindsay Sloper - all of whom accompany Mr. Santley to America. The programme was a thoroughly popular one, and included Molloy's "Vagabond" Wallace's " Bellringer," and Poniatowski's " Yeoman's Wedding," which were given by Mr. Santley in his best style. Miss Wynne, in Bid me discourse," Madame Patey, in Auld Robin Gray," Mr. Cummings, in "The Thorn," and Mr. Patey, in The Friar of Orders Grey," were also highly effective ; and a feature; and a feature in the concert was the brilliant performance of pianoforte duet from Don Giovanni," by Mr. G. A. Osborne, played by the composer and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 16 September 1871)

MR. SANTLEY sails today on a professional tour in America, during which he will be supported by Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey. Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. J. G. Patey, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper as instrumentalist. Last night he and his party gave a concert at the Philharmonic-hall, and thousands of his fellow-townsmen and townswomen assembled to wish him bon voyage. After be sang Hearts of Oak, he was greeted with tremendous cheering. The compliment was so genuine and so strongly marked that Mr. Santley could not help but be hugely pleased, and on coming forward to bow his final acknowledgments he looked as if about to make a speech, but he thought better of it. (Globe, Saturday, 16 September 1871)

DEPARTURE OF MR. SANTLEY FOR AMERICA. Mr. Santley and a company of eminent singers, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as pianist, sailed from Liverpool to New York in the Cunard royal mail steamship Russia on Saturday. Mr. Santley, who is a native of Liverpool, appeared in a farewell concert at the Philharmonic Hall immediately before his departure. A crowded house accorded a most enthusiastic reception. Mr. Santley has arranged, we understand, to make a professional tour of Canada as well as of the United States, the tour extending over six months, being under the able direction of Mr. George Dolby, who, as the manager of Mr. Charles Dickens' last Transatlantic readings, had peculiar facilities for obtaining an insight into the tastes of our American cousins. (Freeman's Journal, Monday, 18 September 1871) (Also: Church Herald, Wednesday, 20 September 1871.)

MR. SANTLEY. Mr. Santley and a company of eminent singers, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as pianist, sailed from Liverpool to New York in the Cunard royal mail steamship Russia on Saturday. Mr. Santley, who is a native of Liverpool, appeared in a farewell concert at the Philharmonic Hall immediately before his departure. A crowded house accorded a most enthusiastic reception. Mr. Santley has arranged, we understand, to make a professional tour of Canada as well as of the United States, the tour extending over six months. (Glasgow Herald, Tuesday, 19 September 1871)

SAILING OF ENGLISH VOCALIST FOR THE STATES.- Mr. Santley and a company of singers, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as pianiste sailed from Liverpool to a New York in the Cunard Royal Mail steamer Russia on Saturday. Mr. Santley, who is a native of Liverpool, appeared in a farewell concert at the Philharmonic Hall immediately before his departure. A crowded house accorded a most enthusiastic reception. Mr Santley has arranged, we understand, to make a professional tour of Canada, as well as of the United States, the tour extending over six months, under the direction of Mr. George Dolby, who, as the manager of Mr. Charles Dickens' last trans-Atlantic readings, had peculiar facilities for obtaining an insight into the tastes of our American cousins. (Leeds Mercury, Tuesday, 19 September 1871)

Sailing of English Vocalists for the States. Mr. Santley and a company of eminent singers, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as pianist, sailed from Liverpool to New York in the Cunard royal mail steamship Russia on Saturday. Mr. Santley, who is a native of Liverpool, appeared in a farewell concert at the Philharmonic Hall immediately before his departure. A crowded house accorded a most enthusiastic reception. Mr. Santley has arranged, we understand, to make a professional tour of Canada as well as of the United States, the tour extending over six months. (Southampton Herald, Wednesday, 20 September 1871)

Mr. Santley and a company of eminent singers, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as pianist, sailed from Liverpool to New York in the Cunard royal mail steamship Russia on Saturday. Mr. Santley, who is a native of Liverpool, appeared in a farewell concert at the Philharmonic Hall immediately before his departure. A crowded house accorded a most enthusiastic reception. Mr. Santley has arranged, we understand, to make a professional tour of Canada as well as of the United States, the tour extending over six months, being under the able direction of Mr. George Dolby, who, as the manager of Mr. Charles Dickens' last Transatlantic readings, had peculiar facilities for obtaining an insight into the tastes of our American cousins. (Nottinghamshire Guardian, Friday, 22 September 1871) (Also: The Penny Illustrated Paper, Saturday, 23 September 1871; Grantham Journal, Saturday, 23 September 1871.)

Mr. Santley's farewell concert at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, on Friday last, was a great success. The magnificent ball was crowded and numbers were unable to obtain admission. The artists assisting Mr. Santley were Miss Edith Wynne, Mrs. Patey, Mr. Cummings, Mr. J. G. Patey, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, all of whom accompany him to America. The Chorus of the Philharmonic Society, conducted by Mr. Sanders, volunteered their services and sang several part-songs very effectively. Mr. Santley was in splendid voice, and we never heard him sing better. Handel's "O ruddier than the cherry " and the songs, "The wreck of the Hesperus" and "Hearts of Oak" created a sensation. Mrs. Patey was also in fine voice, and her singing of "She wore a wreath of roses " and Hullah's "Storm" provoked enthusiastic encores. Miss Wynne was suffering from a cold, therefore her songs did not excite much interest. - Mr. Santley, Miss Edith Wynne, Mr. and Mrs. Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper sailed for New York by the Cunard steamer Russia on Saturday last. A great number of friends accompanied them to the vessel. A great many of Miss Wynne's friends also assembled on the landing stage. - " Society " (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 22 September 1871)

Mr. Santley has sailed on a professional tour in America, during which he will be supported by Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. J. G. Patey, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper as instrumentalist. A farewell concert was given last week at the Philharmonic Hall, and thousands of his fellow-townsmen and towns-women assembled to wish him bon voyage. After he sang "Hearts of Oak," he was greeted with tremendous cheering. The compliment was so genuine and so strongly marked that Mr. Santley could not help but be hugely pleased, and on coming forward to bow his final acknowledgments he looked as if about to make a speech, but he thought better of it. The oratorio and concert undertaking in the United States will be directed by Mr. George Dolby, who managed the final tour in America of the late Charles Dickens. (London Week News, Saturday, 23 September 1871)

Monday, 9 October 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Ballad Concert at Steinway Hall, New York.

Walton's Art Journal thus sums up the Santley Concerts in New York :- " This series of concerts, under the direction of Mr. George Dolby, have attracted large and fashionable audiences, in spite of the most unfortunate circumstances and the most potent opposition. On the day of the first concert the Chicago disaster was made known; then followed days of wretched weather; the Rosa Opera was in the full flush of success; Wachtel was drawing his thousands at the Stadttheatre ; Mrs. Moulton was in the field ; and the coming of Nilsson was extracting thousands of dollars from the pockets of the elite. Still, the great reputation of Santley, and the admirable singing of the other artists appearing with him, arrested public attention, and filled Steinway Hall for six nights; and this for simple concerts, with none of the adventitious aids of scenery, costumes, chorus, and orchestra ! The success was legitimately that of fine singing, and was therefore the more marked and complete. A more perfect ensemble was never before presented by a concert company; and this general high excellence, added to the greatness of Santley, is the charm which attracts the music-loving public to listen to the performances. We believe that the career of Santley and his associates through the country will be brilliantly successful, both in an artistic and financial point of view." (The Musical World, Saturday, 18 November 1871)

Thursday, 12 October 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Ballad Concert at Steinway Hall, New York.

English Ballad Concerts. Mr. Dolby's admirable corps of artists will be heard for the first time in this country on Monday, October 9, at Steinway Hall. The names are: - Miss Edith Wynne, soprano; Mme. Patey, contralto; W. C. Cummings, tenor; J. G. Patey, bass; Lindsay Sloper, pianist, and the greatest baritone of the modern stage, (with, perhaps, the sole exception of Faure), Charles Santley. The following sketch of this renowned artist will be found interesting at the present time: He was born in Liverpool. England, in 1834, being the son of the well-known professor in music and organist of that town; received his first instruction from his father, and displayed an early love of music, being a good performer on the violin and playing in several of the local orchestras. He went to Milan in 1855 and remained there two years, studying under the eminent Maestro Gaetano Nava. He sang during the carnival In 1867 in Pavia with much success, and returned to England in the latter part of 1857, and made his first appearance at St. Martin's Hall, London, In the "Creation," under the direction of Mr. John Hullah. He was afterwards engaged, in 1859, by the Pyne and Harrison English opera, appearing first in "Dinorah;" afterwards in the "Puritan's Daughter" and the "Lily of Killarney,'' and in various other prominent operas. He was engaged in 1862 for the Italian opera at Her Majesty's Theatre, and sang during several seasons, up to the time of the destruction of the theatre by fire (singing the last notes as it were in the theatre, in the character or Don Giovanni, Miss Kellogg, our American prima donna, playing the part of Zerlina.) From 1868 down to the present time Mr. Santley has taken the principal roles in opera, alternating at Covent Garden and Drury Lane. Recently he played a successful season of English opera at the Gaiety In "Zampa," "Fra Diavolo," and In Lortzing's "Czar and Zimmermann." Mr. Santley is thoroughly up in the school or oratorio, in which he has sung repeatedly in London and the various great provincial festivals. His Elijah is, perhaps, the grandest interpretation of the character known in modern times. The programmes of the first four concerts comprise some oi the best works in the ballad, glee and madrigal line, and, interpreted by such admirable artists, there Is no question as to the success of the undertaking. (The New York herald, Sunday, 1 October 1871)

GEORGE DOLBY'S BALLAD CONCERTS, at STEINWAY HALL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12. Mr. GEORGE DOLBY, In order to give to his novel series of BALLAD CONCERTS - which includes also Glees and Madrigals - that high standard of excellence which shall gain the approval of the cultivated audiences of the United States, has engaged for his American tour the following artists, whose eminence has been cordially endorsed by the public and the press of England, Ireland and Scotland:? Miss EDITH WYNNE, Soprano. Mme. PATEY, Contralto. Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Tenor, Mr. J. G. PATEY, Bass. Mr. SANTLEY, Baritone. Pianoforte - Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Mr. DOLBY believes that concerts in the language of the country - the selections being from the highest sources, both old and new, and interpreted by eminent artists familiar with the schools - will be acceptable to the American people, and will secure a generous patronage; and that the part singing - glee and madrigal - brought to the nicest perfection of expression and tone coloring, by constant practice, will prove a popular and attractive feature of the Ballad Concerts. The concerts will commence each evening at 8 o'clock. Admission one dollar. Reserved seals fifty cents and one dollar extra, according to location. Tickets may be obtained at Schirmers music store, 701 Broadway; Hall & Son's music store, 751 Broadway, and at Steinway Hall, daily, from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. MR. SANTLEY will make his first appearance In America at Mr. Geo. Dolby's Ballad Concerts at Steinway Hall on Monday next, October 9; Tuesday next, October 10; Wednesday next, October 11, and Thursday next, October 12. Tickets may be obtained at Schirmers music store, 701 Broadway; Hall & Son's music store, 751 Broadway, and at Steinway Hall, daily, from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. (New York Herald, Tuesday, 3 October 1871)

GEORGE DOLBY'S BALLAD CONCERTS, at STEINWAY HALL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12. Mr. GEORGE DOLBY, In order to give to his novel series of BALLAD CONCERTS - which includes also Glees and Madrigals - that high standard of excellence which shall gain the approval of the cultivated audiences of the United States, has engaged for his American tour the following artists, whose eminence has been cordially endorsed by the public and the press of England, Ireland and Scotland:? Miss EDITH WYNNE, Soprano. Mme. PATEY, Contralto. Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Tenor, Mr. J. G. PATEY, Bass. Mr. SANTLEY, Baritone. Pianoforte - Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Mr. DOLBY believes that concerts in the language of the country - the selections being from the highest sources, both old and new, and interpreted by eminent artists familiar with the schools - will be acceptable to the American people, and will secure a generous patronage; and that the part singing - glee and madrigal - brought to the nicest perfection of expression and tone coloring, by constant practice, will prove a popular and attractive feature of the Ballad Concerts. The concerts will commence each evening at 8 o'clock. Admission one dollar. Reserved seals fifty cents and one dollar extra, according to location. Ticket on sale at Steinway Hall daily from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. (The New York herald, Wednesday, 4 October 1871) (Also: The New York herald, Sunday, 8 October 1871.)

The English Ballad Troupe. The first appearance of Miss Wynne, Mme. Patey, Mr. Santley and the three other members of the English ballad company, at Steinway Hall on Monday evening, was the means of drawing a very large audience, the Harmonic Society and chorus of the Church Music Association being extensively represented. The programme was as follows: PART I. Quartet, "Lo, the early beam of morning," - "Siege of Rochelle." Balfe - Miss Edith Wynne, Mme Patey, Mr. W.H. Cummings, and Mr. J. G. Patey Song, "Bid me discourse," Bishop - Miss Edith Wynne Song, "O, Ruddier than the cherry," - "Acis and Galatea," Handel - Mr Santley Song? "The Storm" Hullah - Mme. Patey Recitative and Air? "Nina" Hobbs - Mr. W. H. Cummings. Fantasia, Pianoforte on English Ballads, Lindsay Sloper - Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Ballad, "The Bell-ringer" ' Vincent Wallace - Mr. Santley. Quintet, "Blow, Gentle Dales" Bishop - Miss Edith Wynne, Mme. Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. J. G. Patey and Mr. Santley. PART II. Duet, "The Moon hath Raised her Lamp Above," Benedict - Mr. W. H. Cummings and Mr. Santley. Ballad, "The Angel's Whisper," Glover - Miss Edith Wynne. Song - "The Roamer," Mendelssohn - Mr. J. G. Patey. Solos, Pianoforte, a. Nuits Blanches in D flat, b. Tarantella, Stephen Heller - Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Song, "The Bay of Biscay" Davey - Mr. W. H. Cummings. Old English Ballad, "The Ballad's Daughter" - Mme. Patey. Song, "The Stirrup Cup," Arditi - Mr. Santley. Finale - "Blessed be the Home," Benedict - Miss Edith Wynne, Mme. Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. J. G. Patey and Mr. Santley. A very admirable collection or English glees and songs, and not calculated to satisfy those fond of the sensational in music, the part singing was simply perfection in the ensemble, and the clockwork precision with which the most difficult numbers were sung; but we missed that genial warmth or expression and spirit that goes right to the heart. There was too much coldness to produce that effect upon an audience such as is caused by our own Glee and Madrigal Society and the Vocal Society. Mr. Santley fulfilled all the high expectations formed of him, and proved himself in voice and school one of the most accomplished baritones that ever appeared on the American concert stage. Mme. Patey is, beyond doubt, the most attractive feature in the troupe. It would be difficult to name another contralto In America equal to her, and her rendering of "The storm" was admirable. Neither the soprano nor the tenor produced any lasting impression. They are good, reliable singers, such as we might find in many of our church choirs. But Santley and Mme. Patey are stars of the first magnitude. It is a pity that their talents should be lost this season to the operatic stage. Lindsay Sloper, the pianist, cannot be compared with any or our public performers in that line. (The New York herald, Sunday, 15 October 1871)

The English Ballad Concert. On twoocc'MilOD*. Saturday and Sunday evening. Mr Dolby's company of English singers had afforded the ?oston public an opportunity of enjoyment seldom surpassed by any musical entertainment. This company comes to America representing the finest talent of the English concert-room and after the experience we have had of its performances we are ready to acknowledge its superiority. Mr Santley is the bright particular star of the small constellation. The echo 01?* baritone has been heard across the Atlantic long before he followed it in person, and it will remain in our memories as the standard of comparison for much time to come. Mr Santley appeared in four pieces at the Saturday concert, and in three last evening, sutBci-m to diplay his voice and his method in various styles: and in all of them he won the most unbounded admiration. His voice is exceptional in its compass and its rotundity, having a range of more than two octaves, every note of which is full and resonant. In the extreme upper register its peculiarly rich and sonorous character is especially noticeable. not by contrast with Its lower notes, but by comparison with other voices, both baritone and tenor. Throughout iss entire compass it is equable and sound to a remarkable degree. But, apart from Mr Santley's voice, which is a continual delight, the most remarkable texture of ?" singing in the perfect ease which characterizes every effort. Indeed, no effort appears. The high G and A flat are taken with as little apparent exertion as the low F, and come out as clear and full as any tone in the middle register. Nothing can be more satisfactory and pleasing than the style ot Mr Santley, which is that of an artist of the most thorough schooling and perfect confidence. There is no striving for effect and no hint of straining or effort, but everything suggests an ease and a reliance upon the capacity of his wonderful organ that adds greatly to the enjoyment of the listener. Arditi's " Stirrup Cup" was the most Dot.ible song ot Mr Santley at the first concert, while the more stately pieces in which he appeared last evening were equally excellent. Madame Patey's grand contralto deserves to be mentioned next to Mr Santley's baritone. It is a remarkable voice, surprising one by the richness of its lower tones and the purity of its register throughout. Hullah's song, "The Storm." which Madame Patey gave on Saturday evening, and the air from Costa'a 'Naaman" at the Sunday concert, displayed its fine qualities to good effect. Mr Cummings is already wellknown here, having left a host of admirers after his appearance at the Handel and Haydn Festival. The audience which welcomed his return had the satisfaction of hearing him in the famous air from " Samson" which created such a furore on his former visit, and on Saturday enjoyed his equally successful rendering of music of an entirely different style. Miss Edith Wynne, the soprano of this company, has a fine high voice, mellow in quality, flexible and sympathetic, and her first song. " Bid me Discourse," resulted in an immediate recall. The "Quis est Homo," sung by Miss Wynne and Madame Patey has rarely been heard to such advantage. Mr Patey is a fine basso, and although he appears to greater satisfaction in the concerted pieces, gives much pleasure in the solos which he renders with such sterling excellence. Mr Lindsay Sloper would be a blessing to any troupe as an accompanist. In which position he shows even genius, while his solo performances do not rise above the conscientiously commonplace. The glees and other part songs given by this company may be considered the perfection of such singing; the only regret is that there is not more of this class of music on the programme. The audiences at Mr Dolby's concerts have been large and intensely enthusiastic, not one number passing on Saturday without a recall; and, from the marked appreciation manifested for both the singers and the music, we may expect another substantial house at the last concert this evening. (Boston Post, Monday, 16 October 1871)

A telegraphic despatch announces the brilliant success of the first concert of the Santley-Patey-Edith Wynne-Cummings-Lindsay Sloper touring party in America. (The Musical World, Saturday, 21 October 1871)

THE SANTLEY CONCERT PARTY IN AMERICA. (From the "New York Musical Review.'") To Mr. George Dolby belongs the credit of having been the first to introduce to the American public one of the greatest singers in the world, and an entertainment not only novel as regards this country, but so nearly approaching perfection in its way that it would be difficult even for the most hypercritical to suggest where any important improvement could be made. His entertainment consists of English ballads and part-songs, the latter being like the former performed by some of the most celebrated vocalists of which Great Britain can boast at the present moment, foremost among whom stands most emphatically Mr. Charles Santley, the very greatest baritone in the world. To hear the delightful and thoroughly national glees and madrigals of Bishop, Horsley, Goss, Mornington, and Hatton, sung by such artists as Mr. Dolby has brought together is most assuredly a genuine musical enjoyment, and we may add that an ensemble comparable to this has never been heard even in the old country, for Mr. Dolby's executants are one and all soloists of the highest rank, and as such find too much employment for it to be worth their while to associate as part-singers. Their concerted performances here, then, may be taken as exceptional, and only in accordance with the plan of the director, which is to give entertainments illustrative of the English school of vocal music, which, for its ballads and part-songs, stands quite alone. Mr. Dolby's desire is to represent English music, and for this purpose he could not possibly have selected either works or executants more wisely. On the opening night (Oct. 9), Mr. Santley, who, by the way, is quite as admirable in Italian song as in the melodies of his native land, made his first appearance before an American audience, and was received with a welcome which proved that his name and fame were perfectly familiar to all present. The opening exhibition of his powers was in Handel's grand air, "O, ruddier than the cherry," which he sang magnificently, delivering the difficult florid passages, so trying to a heavy voice, with the easy grace of a light soprano, and rising to the high tenor G, at the conclusion, with a force and brilliancy which completely electrified his hearers. This splendid effort of combined skill, genius, and vocal beauty, elicited an enthusiastic demand for repetition. In the second part Mr. Santley gave Wallace's " The Bellringer " (originally composed for him) with equal excellence, and a similar result. At the second concert (Oct. 10), Mr. Santley came forward with Gounod's "The Valley," Hatton's "Wreck of the Hesperus," and Poniatowski's "Yeoman's Wedding Song," winning new successes. At the third (Oct. 11), he was heard in Handel's "Revenge, Timotheous cries !" " Oh Ruddier than the Cherry " (in response to an encore), and Molloy's "The Vagabond," the latter of which he rendered with such intense dramatic power and superb vocal effect, that the house "rose at him. " Rarely indeed have we witnessed such excitement in a concert-room. On Thursday evening, at the last concert of the series, Mr. Santley renewed his artistic triumph, by quite incomparable renderings of Benedict's "Rage thou angry storm, Balfe's "Let me love thee, " and Tom Dibdin's "Tom Bowling, " and finally retired for a time "bearing his blushing honors thick upon him." We need scarcely say that the musical public of New York will be delighted to see and hear him again. The great baritone did not, however, have all the glory to himself, for Mrs. Patey came in for a very large if not an equal share of it. This lady has a superb contralto voice, and uses it like a genuine artist. She succeeded at once in gaining the complete sympathy of her audience; and before the first concert was over, it was debated in the room whether she was not quite equal in her way to Mr. Santley. We will not discuss so delicate a question. Certain it is, however, that in all the concerts Mrs. Patey was nearly as much applauded as Mr. Santley, and that on one occasion, when she sang "The Meeting of the Waters," the audience was raised to the highest pitch of enthusiasm. Miss Edith Wynne, the soprano, also achieved genuine success on every occasion, and frequently received the honor of an encore. We have only space left to pay well deserved compliments to Mr. W. Cummings and Mr. Patey for their good legitimate singing, whether in solos or part-songs, and to Mr. Lindsay Sloper for his brilliant and masterly performances on the pianoforte. The New York Tribune thus summed up the merits of our English artists :- " We may say in brief that they fully satisfied the expectations of the public, and were welcomed with enthusiasm, much the greatest share of which was called forth by Mr. Santley. This rare artist has a voice of extraordinary compass, verging upon the tenor quality in its upper range, and sharing the fulness and depth of the basso profundo in its lower. Yet it is a homogeneous voice, whose registers are perfectly joined, and whose quality is distinct and even. It is not what is commonly called rich in tone; we should rather define it clear, powerful, and bright, holding in this respect among barytones the same position which Wachtel' s holds among tenors. He reminds us of Wachtel in another particular; his singing has that glorious dramatic fire which stirs the pulse and rouses the imagination, and something of that comfortable abandon which results, not from carelessness, but from a complete control of extensive natural powers. Like Wachtel also, he is a manly singer, whose voice and style [sic] are equally noble and dignified. The comparison, however, cannot be carried beyond this. In the mechanical part of vocalism, Mr. Santley is the more cultivated artist of the two; and he has the last crowning gift of song, a sympathetic delivery, in which Wachtel is entirely deficient. Miss Edith Wynne, the soprano of the company, is not a great artist like Santley, but she is a pleasant singer, more to be admired for the grace of her expression and her simple and true method than for any extraordinary qualities of voice. Madame Patey has a powerful, rich, and even contralto, with a broad but quiet and refined style, and a smooth and expressive delivery. Mr. Cummings made an excellent impression last spring at the Handel and Haydn Festival in Boston, and we recorded then our judgment of his sweet tenor voice and his careful training. " We pity Mr. Santley, because he is - no matter how - compared with Herr Wachtel; and we pity the critic of the New York Tribune, because he does not seem to appreciate that consummate artist, Miss Edith Wynne. (The Musical world, Saturday, 4 November 1871)

AMERICAN THEATRICALS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) NEW YORK, OCTOBER 16…Mr. GEORGE Dolby's ballad, glee, and madrigal troupe, consisting of Miss Edith Wynne (soprano), Madame Patey (contralto), Mr. W. H. Cummings (tenor), Mr. J. G. Patey (bass), and Mr. Santley (baritone), with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as accompanist, gave their first concert in this city last Monday evening at STEINWAY HALL to a very full and fashionable audience. Mr. Santley, who sang "O, Ruddier than the Cherry," met with an immense reception - as did also the other members of the company. (The Era, Sunday, 5 November 1871)

Monday, 16 October 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Third Concert at Boston Musical Hall, Massachusetts.

Mr. George Dolby's first Ballad Concerts in Boston are announced for Oct. 14th, 15th and 16th. Of course there will be eager audience for such noted English singers as Miss Edith Wynne, Mme. Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings (who will be truly welcome back again), Mr. Patey, and the great baritone, Mr. Santley, besides Mr. Lindsay Sloper, a London pianist of long established reputation. The thing will be unique and choice. - Twice in November, twice at Christmas time, and twice later, these English artists will join the Handel and Haydn Society in oratorio performances: Judas Maccabaeus, Elijah, St. Paul, Messiah, &c. Classical Chamber Music promises exceedingly well. (Dwight's journal of music, Saturday, 7 October 1871)

AMERICA. BOSTON, Oct. 17th. Mr. George Dolby's English Ballad Concert Company gave its first concert in Boston, Oct. 14th. This company comprises Miss Edith Wynne, Mdme. Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. J. G. Patey, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. A very large audience greeted these artists, the Boston Musical Hall being well filled. Many literary and musical celebrities were present, Mr. Longfellow, Mr. O. W. Holmes, and others among them. It is something entirely new for Boston to hear simple ballads sung at first-class concerts by eminent artists ; and it is probable that the advent of this company of artists will work a great change for good among our students of music, if not with our artists. Heretofore, every young singer has considered it a duty to select some difficult operatic piece, and has been satisfied with a very commonplace rendering of it, rather than to take a simple English ballad, which, artistically sung, would have given a vast deal more of pleasure to the audience. Each of the artists received an encore, and the company must have been convinced of the appreciation of the audience, even if they did not consider Bostonians somewhat greedy. Mdme. Patey and Mr. Santley were especially honoured with recalls, in addition to the general enthusiasm. On the 15th (Sunday), a sacred concert was given, on which occasion the program was composed of strictly sacred music, something new to Boston audiences, and most praiseworthy. A third concert followed last evening (16th), and three more are announced. Thus far the enterprise has been a complete musical and financial success, and if the rest of the country endorses the opinion of Boston, Mr. Dolby will have no cause to regret his venture. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 3 November 1871)

The English Ballad Concerts. Mr. George Dolby's admirable group of English singers, - being each and all of the very best representatives of what there is best in the English school of song, - have more than met the highest expectations of our best Boston audiences. In three concerts (Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings, Oct. 14, 15 and 16) they gave such fresh and rare delight to the most musical persons, as well as to the many, that a like triplet of the same sort of entertainments was ventured a week later; and that it was equally successful shows that the charm was real and will wear. This charm, for the most part, lies in the manner, far more than in the matter of the performances. For nothing short of such a group of artists, good in every point, could reconcile a cultivated music-lover to sitting through anything so tedious and so empty as a whole evening of what are commonly called English Ballads. Indeed the term "ballad" has acquired of late years a new sense, being applied to all sorts of modern sentimental, namby-pamby, imitative, hot-house products of the Balfes, the Wallaces, the Claribels, &c., far oftener than to the real ballads, songs (mostly rhymed narratives) that sprung fresh out of the heart of a simpler age, and have a native flavor, a charm of unaffected quaintness and sincerity, which the concert shop songs of to day entirely lack. England is the great manufactory and mart of this kind of song, the peculiar home of the common place in sentimental melody; and English publics thrive upon such lengths of this dull sort of appetite as would make any other people live in present nightmare and in fear of palsy. In length and in monotony a London ballad programme is "fearfully and wonderfully made;" its interminable string of would-be tender and pathetic songs all have the same cloying family resemblance that we find in the timbre of the various Sax instruments that render all our brass bands so expressive of satiety, especially when they sentimentalize, as trumpets emasculated into cornets are so much inclined to do ; and, worse yet, all such songs are calculated for encores, so that the sitter-through must swallow one "square meal" upon the top of another; and singers think they must oblige the spoiled public, which, by insane applause, has first spoiled them, or the like of them, in whose footsteps they follow. - The only real fault we have heard found with the Dolby Concerts has been with the programmes. But there has been enough of what is good and classical in them to give the noble singers worthy opportunity, each more than once; and all of them have done their part so well, that this complaint gives way to wonder how it is possible for such intelligent, refined, true artists to spend their art on so much most indifferent music; it is wasting the "precious ointment" upon common heads. Of course some of these six programmes were better than others; the two on Sunday evenings, particularly the second one, contained music that was worth the while and worthy of such interpreters. The poorest programme was the last, where Bishop, Wallace, Balfe, Arditi, &c., followed in close succession, and each song was supplemented by an encore piece of the same description, even to "The heart bowed down," - strange theme for the grand voice and style of Mr. Santley ! - But now to a more pleasant theme for us-the artists themselves. More perfect elements, whether for quartet or for solo singing, we have seldom if ever known to be brought together. In all the concerted pieces the unity was complete; the voices blended as from inmost sympathy and a fine common understanding, each losing itself in the whole, while its individuality was all the more palpably felt and as it were consecrated by the harmony, without which it would be imperfectly itself. Fine intelligence and the most conscientious, patient preparation and rehearsal were evident in every smallest effort of this kind. Such thoroughness should be a lesson to our singers. The perfect concert manners, or deportment of the whole troupe, too, was refreshing, and should do good here as a model. Quiet, dignified, respectful to their task and to their audience they all were, indulging in no tricks of vanity and no undue familiarity. The Quartets were mostly sung by Miss EDITH WYNNE, Madame PATEY, Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, and Mr. J. G. PATEY, - the latter gentleman doing more effective service as a solid, well-trained basso in the quartets, than in the few solos which he sang, though his rendering of Handel's "Tears, such as tender fathers shed," and "Shall I in Mamre's fertile plains," was unexceptionable. Mr. SANTLEY took part in two Quintets: the Sanctus from Rossini's Messe Solennelle, which was most exquisitely sang, and a Madrigal by Festa: "Down in a flowery vale," a quaint and interesting specimen of the Italian madrigal composers of the 16th century; also in a Trio: "When the wind blows," by Bishop. Other Quartets, more or less interesting themselves, all gem-like in the purity of execution, were "The Shepherd's Sabbath-day," by Hatton; "God is a Spirit," from The Woman of Samaria (Bennett); "Honor and Glory," from Costa's Naaman; Mendelssohn's part-song: "Resting place;" the Glees: "Here in cool Grot" (Lord Mornington), "Sleep, gentle Lady" (Bishop), "There is beauty on the mountain" (Goss), "See the Chariot" (Horsley), "Where the bee sucks" (Dr. Arne and Jackson), and Hatton's "When evening's twilight." The Soprano of the troupe, Miss EDITH WYNNE, though less demonstrative and sharing less public notice than others of the party, did win our admiration more and more, not only by her sweet, true, even voice, - of a veiled quality, but charming, - her facile, free and finished execution, her thoroughly artistic style and faultless, genuine expression, but by the self forgetting, conscientious way in which she made the true expression of the music the one aim and motive of her whole performance. There was no prima donna egotism to be seen about it; her song is a sincere service, a devotion, it would seem, to the Ideal, and like a "still, small voice" it steals directly to the heart. She is one of the sweetest, purest, most refined, most musical interpreters both of the simple ballad and of more artistic forms of composition. In the part-singing nothing could add a finer grace, or gild the whole with softer, light, than her most flexible, sweet voice, thridding the mazy passages so deftly and with such instinct of proportion in the florid passages. Nor do you feel any inadequacy of power where majesty or pathos are required, although the voice is one of slender volume, nor any lack of brilliancy or sweetness in the upper tones. Her rendering of Cherubini's Ave Maria, of a Recitative and Air from Arthur Sullivan's "Prodigal Son," of Schubert's Ave Maria, was exquisitely chaste and finished, but in no sense overdone. This artist seems to have kept herself unstained of the world, i.e., above the influence of applauding publics. The joy and rapture of Bach's "My heart ever faithful" lost something by the too slow time in which she took it; the steadfast, fervent, serious faith was there, but not the almost merriness of healthy piety which Bach gives vent to in that sunshiny song. Of the modern "ballad" kind Miss Wynne sang, (always to a charm so far as the composition would allow) "Oh ! bid your faithful Ariel fly" (T. Linley); "Marjorie's Almanack" (Mme. Sainton Dolby); "Tell me, my heart" (Bishop); "Will he come ?" (Sullivan); "Should he upbraid ? " (Bishop); "The old Cottage Clock" (Molloy) - they had struck the "old clock" and "old arm-chair" vein in that last programme, and worked it liberally in the encores, - and others in response to recalls. Among the most delightful of the old English favorites of thirty years ago were the Duets: "As it fell upon a day," and "I know a bank," as here sung with consummate grace by Miss Wynne and Mme. Patey. For once, at least, one can find pleasure in such old songs so sung. Madame PATEY unites with a fine presence, and face full of generous, sometimes inspired expression, one of the richest, largest and most evenly developed contralto voices we have ever heard. She, too, is an artist, with a deal of simple pathos in her song. Of homely ballads she is one of the very best interpreters. If she have any fault, it is that of occasionally - not very often - overdoing in the matter of expression. But this we charge not so much to the singer, as to the ballad style itself; for ballads brought before a public audience put the singer in a somewhat false position; ballads belong to home and quiet twilight hours; they inevitably become overdone before great publics; the very traits in the delivery which are the least true and simple are the most applauded, and singers (all but the greatest) follow where applause leads. A ballad hardly seems itself in a great concert room; in braving the exposure it is pretty sure to take on false airs. Nor was the fine ballad singing of Mme. Patey always an exception to the rule. Tom Moore's "Meeting of the Waters," for instance, was all simple and perfect till the last phrase, when the concert trick came, - the voice descended into three or four astonishingly strong deep tones; this was encored, and repeated in the same way, only "more so." But the false conventionalisms of the English concert-room affect the simple, noble, large and heartfelt singing of this lady in a slight degree compared with most. Hers is whole-souled singing, and she is mistress of her art in a high sense. In "Auld Robin Gray," "Little Nell" (Linley), "Lillie's Good Night" (Philp), "Sweet and Low" (Wallace), and the old English ditty: "Come lasses and lads," &c., &c., she seized whatever life and individuality there might be in each song. Of her sacred selections, that in which we enjoyed her most was Handel's "What though I trace," from Solomon. Gounod's song : "There is a green hill far away" seemed "sacred" rather in the sentimental - feeble sense; but both that and Costa's "I dreamt I was in heaven" were beautifully sung. In Rossini's "O salutarias hostia" and in the "Quis est Homo," with Miss Wynne, there was a wealth of feeling and of beauty in her tones. Mr. W. H. CUMMINGs, who won the sympathies of the most musical part of Boston in the last Oratorio Festival, has renewed the charm of his sweet, delicate, artistically managed tenor voice, and of his highly intellectual, refined and sympathetic rendering of whatever music he may undertake. His delivery of "Deeper and deeper still" and "Waft her angels" was even more exquisitely pure and touching than before, and was really the gem of the first of the two sacred concerts. "Cujus animam" rather tried his power, yet it was finely given. His own setting of Longfellow's "When the hours of day are numbered," was, in his chaste, sincere delivery, a faithful, realizing recitation of the poem, true to its spirit and its every thought, genuine, if unpretending as a composition. It seemed odd to see and hear the thoughtful looking Cummings in the "old chair" business (song by Balfe). And why, if "Come into the garden, Maud" must be sung, select so flat and commonplace a setting of it as the one by Balfe? Mr. Dresel's is a thousand times more worthy of the poem. Mr. Cummings for an old ballad sang "Draw the sword, Scotland," and also divers songs by Braham, Bishop, &c. And now of the world-famous basso, Mr. SANTLEY. Nothing more satisfactory, in voice, or method, or artistic rendering, has been vouchsafed us here by bass or baritone. The solid, yeoman look and bearing of the man, - frank, simple, quiet, dignified, impressive, - gave assurance which was more than fully confirmed. His organ is indeed a rare and glorious one. In quality (or timbre) it is baritone, but its great range includes deep, ponderous bass tones, and it ascends with ease and scarcely any diminution of volume, and without break anywhere, into warm, golden heights of tenor. The whole is of a rich, full diapason quality, rolling forth in free, generous organ tones as from an exhaustless source. The proper bass tones are, to be sure, a little harder than the rest, suggestive of the deep reed stops of an organ. His method is so perfect, or so natural, that you perceive no method: the ars celare artem, if it be art at all, is here consummate. The stamp of artistic honesty and thoroughness is on all he does. It is direct, manly, simple singing, without any ad captandum nonsense (beyond that invariable conventionalism of English singers, the holding out of a strong high note upon the final cadence, as if to notify the public that the job is done and you go off with flying colors). A fine intelligence pervades his singing; with a sure instinct he seizes and conveys the point and all the meaning of the song. To hear Santley sing the love song of the Cyclops: "O ruddier than the cherry" in Handel's Acis and Galatea, or from the Alexander's Feast: "Revenge, Timotheus cries," were worth an evening's time alone. Have we ever heard the Handelian roulades sung with such a happy ease and certainty, all moving on so smoothly and composedly, with never any faltering or giving out of breath, and musical and graceful and alive, as in his rendering of the former ? Or any serious cantabile more large, or more expressive and imaginative than he gave us in the second (minor) portion of the latter: "These are Grecian ghosts." His "Pro Peccatis" was the grandest, truest we have ever heard; for even Badiali, glorious baritone as he was too, was not unspoiled by audience like most Italian opera heroes. The opening of Pergolesi's "Sanctum et terribile" was given by Mr. Santley with impressive dignity and grandeur; the Allegro of the piece which follows is hardly worthy of so imposing a beginning. Neukomm's "Confirma hoc Deus" is not a great composition, but it gave opportunity for Santley's grand and stirring declamation. The Offertorium by Dr. Chard (the Oxford professor in 1518?): "The Mass was sung," effective in the solo, was doubly so through the responses as of a cathedral quartet choir within; we never knew such "voices from within" to blend so truly with the principal. Gounod's "Nazareth," and Hatton's descriptive ballad, "The Wreck of the Hesperus," each in its way a striking composition, showed something of the graphic and dramatic power of Santley, which must be more than ordinary. It was a sorry joke to hear such noble powers engaged in the stale ditty of "The heart bowed down;" but his entirely simple, serious, whole-hearted and full-breasted singing of the Dibdin sea-song, "Tom Bowling," was ballad singing of the truest and most touching kind. - Will it not be a grand thing when we hear him and all these singers with the Handel and Haydn Society in Oratorio, as we are promised at Thanksgiving in "Elijah" and in "Judas Maccabaeus ?'' We must not forget to speak of a very important, indeed central member of the Dolby party, the admirable piano accompanist, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. He is a thorough-bred musician, and no accompaniment could be more precise, more sympathetic, than his. There is a charm of disinterestedness in his cooperation; his whole heart is in the music, and he forgets himself. As a classical solo pianist, too, he gave good proof of his artistic quality. Movements from Beethoven Sonatas, Songs without Words by Mendelssohn,. &c., were very clearly, finely rendered. Best of all Handel's "Harmonious Blacksmith." variations; for Chopin his tempo seemed too rigid and inflexible. (Dwight's journal of music, Saturday, 4 November 1871)

Thursday, 19 October 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Ballad Concert at Steinway Hall, New York.

MR GEORGE DOLBY Begs to announce that he will give TWO BALLAD CONCERTS, at STEINWAY HALL, on WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, OCTOBER 18, AND THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, OCTOBER 19, being the last Ballad concerts in NEW YORK, prior to the departure of the company for their tour Miss EDITH WYNNE, Mme. PATEY, Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Mr. J. G. PATEY, Mr. SANTLEY, Pianoforte - Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. The concerts will commence at 8 o'clock. Admission $1. Reserved seals fifty cents and one dollar extra, according to location. Tickets may be obtained at Schirmers music store, 701 Broadway; Hall & Son's music store, 751 Broadway, and at Steinway Hall, daily, from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. THE FIRE AT CHICAGO. The receipts of the Concert on WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT will be given to the Fund now being raised for the relief of sufferers by the late calamitous fire at Chicago, all the members of Mr. Dolby's Company having generously offered their gratuitous services for the occasion (New-York tribune, Friday, 13 October 1871)

Friday, 27 October 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Ballad Concert at Brooklyn Academy Of Music, New York City.

BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC. MR. GEORGE DOLBY'S BALLAD CONCERT. FRIDAY EVENING, October 27, SANTLEY! SANTLEY ! SANTLEY ! EUROPE'S GREATEST BARITONE, and the following eminent artists, all of whom have received the highest encomiums from the press of all Europe, New York and Boston:- Miss EDITH WYNNE, Soprano. Madame PATEY, Contralto, Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Tenor, Mr. J. G. PATEY, Basso, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, Pianist and Director. POSITIVELY ONLY ONE CONCERT. Admission, $1.00; reserved seat, 50 cents and $1 extra, according to location. Gallery, 50 cents. The sale of reserved seats will commence on Tuesday, the 24th inst., at the box office of the Academy. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Saturday, 21 October 1871) (Also: The New York herald, Tuesday, 24 October 1871; Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Wednesday, 25 October 1871; The New York herald, Wednesday, 25 October 1871; Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Tuesday, 24 October 1871; Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Monday, 23 October 1871; Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Thursday, 26 October 1871.)

BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC. MR. GEORGE DOLBY'S BALLAD CONCERT. THIS EVENING (FRIDAY), October 27, SANTLEY! SANTLEY ! SANTLEY ! EUROPE'S GREATEST BARITONE, and the following eminent artists, all of whom have received the highest encomiums from the press of all Europe, New York and Boston:- Miss EDITH WYNNE, Soprano. Madame PATEY, Contralto, Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Tenor, Mr. J. G. PATEY, Basso, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, Pianist and Director. POSITIVELY ONLY ONE CONCERT. Admission, $1; reserved seat, 50 cents and $1 extra, according to location. Gallery, 50 cents. The sale of reserved seats will commence on Tuesday, the 24th inst., at the box office of the Academy. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Friday, 27 October 1871)

Saturday, 4 November 1871 : Mr. Dolby's Ballad Concert [Date approx] at Boston Musical Hall, Massachusetts.

THE SANTLEY CONCERT PARTY IN AMERICA. Mr. G. Dolby having taken his company to Boston, we find the Traveller of that Yankee Athens thus critical :- " Every member of the troupe appears to be possessed of the highest musical culture, and to have been educated in the best schools; and they sing with an earnestness and conscientiousness, the more commendable on account of their rareness. The enthusiasm on Saturday evening was very great, and encores were the rule. As far as part-singing was concerned, it was never brought to such a pitch of absolute perfection in this city before. Their voices were as one - no flaw whatever was to be detected either in time or tune, or the sympathetic sweetness with which the voices were blent. Nothing better could possibly be heard than the manner in which they gave Balfe's 'Lo ! the early beam of morning,' Bishop's 'Blow, gentle gales,' and Benedict's 'Blest be the home. ' The solo singing, too, was superlative. The first place is given to Mr. Santley, whose remarkable voice in quality and range is indeed something wonderful; and he rolls it forth most gloriously and with the greatest ease. Perhaps no barytone singer that we have ever heard in this city may be looked upon as the slightest approach to Santley, and there can be no disputing his claim to the title that has been with so much justice bestowed upon him, of the foremost barytone of the world. His execution is without blemish, while the tones of his voice are as sweet and delicate as those of a woman. In delivery and in dramatic fire he is unapproachable. His solos of Saturday evening were, 'O ruddier than the cherry,' 'The Bellringer' and 'The Stirrup Cup,' and he also took part with Mr. Cummings in 'The Moon hath raised her lamp on high.' In all his solos he reached the highest pitch of vocal excellence. Mr. Cummings is already well known in Boston, and met with a warm welcome. It is only necessary to say of him that he sang with that grace and finish which marked his previous efforts in Boston. For solos he gave a recitative and air, 'Nina,' by Hobbs, and 'The Bay of Biscay,' both with fine effect. Mr. Patey sang 'The Roamer,' in a very satisfactory manner. Miss Edith Wynne has a very pleasing soprano voice, and sings with chasteness and delicate effect. Her opening solo was "Bid me Discourse," and this was subsequently followed by an exquisite delivery of Lover's 'The Angel's Whisper,' both, as a matter of course, being encored. Madame Patey displayed a contralto voice of great purity, strength, and richness, with its lower tones of most remarkable depth and fulness. Her opening solo was Hullah's 'Storm,' which has been made familiar by Madame Parepa-Rosa. There was a dramatic intensity in it which thrilled all listeners, and, when its last tones died away, a perfect tempest of applause resounded throughout the house. In the second part she gave an old English ballad, 'The Bailiffs Daughter.' Mr. Sloper gave two piano solos, the first a fantasia on old English airs - 'Pray Goodey,' from Kane O'Hara's Midas, 'There was a Jolly Miller,' and 'When the Wind Blows,' from The Miller and his Men', the second 'Nuits blanches' in D flat, and a 'Tarantella,' and proved himself a master of the instrument. From beginning to end the concert was a superior one in every respect." (The Musical World, Saturday, 11 November 1871)

Tuesday, 7 November 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Ballad Concert at Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

-The Dolby Concert Troupe.-This fine musical organization, which boasts more artistes of high reputation than any that has yet appeared in this country, is announced to give two concerts at Horticultural Hall, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. November 7 and 8. It should create a genuine sensation. The bright particular star of the company is Mr. Santley, the baritone of world-wide fame, who stands unrivaled in the world of song. His European reputation is indorsed by all the critics on this side the ocean who have heard him one of the most accomplished declaring it difficult to speak of him without the appearance of I uuiooeonable eaUrusMson, and only because his voice is so pure, so brilliant, so strong, so rare, bat that his culture is so thorough and his style so true. Then there is Mr. W. H. Cummings, the tenor, who accompanied Madame Rudersdorff to Boston to sing in the triennial festival of the Handel and Haydn Society, and who won such golden opinions by his singing on that memorable occasion. His voice, though not especially strong, is very sweet, and thoroughly cultivated in an excellent school. Again, there is Mr. J. G. Patey, a basso, with a pleasing and sonorous voice. The ladies are worthy companions of these singers. Miss Edith Wynne has, it is said, a sweet, clear and melodious voice, and sings with brilliancy and finish. Of Madame Patey, the contralto, glowing accounts come to hand. She is represented as the possessor of a beautiful rich-toned organ of extensive range, which has been cultivated to a high state of perfection. The pianist and director is Mr, Lindsay Sloper, a musician of reputation in England. The programmes for the two concerts-they will be entirely different each evening-it is promised shall consist of choice musical gems, so that a treat of an uncommon character is in store for lovers of good music. Tickets may be obtained and seats reserved at North's music store, No. 1026 Chestnut street. Considering the great attractions offered. the prices named are very moderate. (Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, 31 October 1871)

HORTICULTURAL HALL. Mr. GEORGE DOLBY respectfully announces TWO GRAND CONCERTS, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, November 7th and 8th. SANTLEY ! SANTLEY ! SANTLEY ! EUROPE'S GREATEST BARITONE, And the following eminent artists, all of whom have received the highest encomiums from the press of all Europe, New York and Boston. MR. W. H. CUMMINGS. Tenor. MR. J. G. PATEY. Basso. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. Pianist and Director. Admission $1 ; Reserved Seats 50 cents extra. The sale of seats will commence on Thursday, at North St Co. (Philadelphia Inquirer, Wednesday, 1 November 1871) (Also: Philadelphia Inquirer, Saturday, 4 November 1871; Philadelphia Inquirer, Thursday, 2 November 1871.)

The Dolby Concerts.-Mr. George Dolby has become most familiarly and favorably known to Americans by his management of Charles Dickens' readings when the lamented novelist last visited us. His own reputation, as well as that of the distinguished, singers in his company, foreshadow a great musical event in the two concerts which he will give at Horticultural Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. No one who is familiar with the columns of the English papers has failed to meet all of the names which are presented by Mr. Dolby. Miss Edith Wynne, the soprano, is a native of Wales, and her name has been constantly before the British public for a number of years. Madame Patey and her husband, J. G. Patey, contralto and basso, are likewise highly esteemed. Messrs. Santley and Cummings are still more favorably known, their high reputation having extended to Europe and precede both of them to America. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the pianist, has also an honorable name in his profession. The programmes are of the lighter order, and more popular than classic in character. but mostly good solid music nevertheless. The following is the list of selection for Tuesday's concert:- Quartette-"Lo! the early beam of morning." (Siege of Rochelle) ….Baile Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey. Mr. W. H. Cummings and Mr. J. G. Patey; Song-"Tell me, my heart" Bishop Miss Edith Wynne. Song-"O, ruddier than the cherry," (Ads and Galatea) Handel Mr. Santley. 2® El BS; Song-"The Storm" Russell Madame Patey. Recit. and Air-"The Pilgrim of Love" Bishop Mr. W. H. Cummings. Solo- Pianoforte -"Mandolinata" Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Ballad-"The Bellringer" Vincent Wallace Mr. Santley. Glee-"There Is beauty on the mountain" Goss Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings and Mr. J. G. Patey. PART SECOND. Quintette-"Blow, gentle gales" Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. J. G. Patey and Mr. Santley. Ballad-"Marjories Almanack" Madame Sainton Dolby Miss Edith Wynne. Song-"The Friar of Orders Grey" Reeve Mr. J. G. Patey. Solos-Pianoforte (a. Berceuse, b. Pasquinade) Gottschalk Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Song-"The Bay of Biscay." Davey Mr. W. H. Cummings. Old English Ballad-"The Bailiff's Daughter." Madame Patey. Song-"The Stirrup Cup" Arditi Mr. Santley. Madrigal-"Down in a Flowery Vale" Fesca Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings and Mr. J. G. Patey. (Philadelphia Inquirer, Monday, 6 November 1871)

HORTICULTURAL HALL. Mr. GEORGE DOLBY respectfully announces TWO GRAND CONCERTS. The first to take place to night; the second to-morrow, WEDNESDAY. Nov. 8. SANTLEY ! SANTLEY ! SANTLEY ! EUROPE'S GREATEST BARITONE. And the following eminent artists, all of whom have received the highest encomiums from the press of all Europe, New York and Boston; MISS EDITH WYNNE .Soprano, Madame Patey, contralto, MR. W. H. CUMMINGS. Tenor. MR. J. G. PATEY. Basso. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER, Pianist and Director. Admission $1 ; Reserved seats 50 cents extra. Tickets now on sale at North & Co.'s. No. [?] Chester street, (Philadelphia Inquirer, Tuesday, 7 November 1871)

DRAMATIC NOTES. The first of Mr. Dolby's Concerts took place last evening at Horticultural Hall. The [?] was a very large, attentive and cultivated audience present, and the singers who have brought with them so high a reputation from another land had every opportunity of being fairly and intelligently judged. The general impression made by them was one of satisfaction rather than wonder or excitement They all knew their work so well that that they were merged in it and lost sight of as individuals to a considerable extent. Those who produced the most marked impression were Madame Patey and Mr. Santley. The former possesses a magnificent contralto voice, round, clear, full and thoroughly cultivated in all parts of its register. It reminds us more of Miss Sterling's than any other, but is much more powerful as well as smoother, and of a more resonant quality, being, in fact, decidedly the best alto voice we have ever listened to. Her solo selections, like all on the programme, were mere trifles. "The Storm," by Hullah, and every quaint and sweet old English ballad, "The Bailiff's Daughter." Mr. Santley, who brings with him the highest reputation of any among these singers, disappointed us a little in some respects. He evinced less power and brilliancy than our very high expectations had fore-shadowed, but at the same time his finish and phrasing, the beautifully distinct method, the intelligence, the artistic way of distributing the breath through those long Handelian cadenzas, and the crisp way of breaking off his tones at the close, as if his voice were an organ on which the stops were suddenly closed just at the right moment, all of these indications of a great master of his art were apparent to all that he sung. Occasionally, too, as at the close of the "Stirrup Cup" song, he gave a sudden exhibition of his great resources as to volume of tone, although he carefully kept a large balance of voice in reserve at all other times. To-night, in the "Wanderer," he will have another theme on which to display his powers. But we shall never feel entirely satisfied without having heard him sing "Elijah," a part so admirably adapted to his exact vocal register that it might have been written expressly for him. Miss Edith Wynne, the soprano of the company, is a thoroughly conscientious and earnest singer, with a beautifully clear and expressive voice, rather thin and light, but exceedingly flexible and penetrating. Her solos were. "Tell Me, My heart," by Bishop, and "Marjories Almanack," a little trifle from the pen of the great alto singer, Madame Sainton Dolby, being just such a song as might please the children in a family circle, but decidedly too trivial for an audience. She was encored in both of her pieces, as were most of the other singers, Mr. Cummings, the tenor, who stands next to Sims Reeves, we believe, among English tenors, made a very favorable impression in Boe[?]n, last May, at the triennial festival there. His solos last night were the "Pilgrim of Love," a most doleful and uninteresting theme, and "The Bay of Biscay," in which he has an opportunity to display the flue, even, holding notes for which his voice is remarkable. He showed twice, however, during the evening the same inclination to sing flat, which was occasionally noticeable in his singing at the festival. His quiet, unassuming manners on the stage are a model for all solo artists Mr. Patey sang a solo, by Reeve, in a very good style, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the pianist, whose accompaniments, particularly the one to the Handel solo, were played in a very tasteful manner, gave also a piano solo of his own composition, and two little gems by Gottschalk. The very finest work of the whole evening, however, was done in the quartettes. Never have we heard such quartet singing as was produced in John Goss's glee, "There Is beauty on the mountain," and in Fesca's familiar madrigal, "Down in a Flowery Vale." The former was particularly delightful, the voices blending in the most wonderful manner. No criticism of individuals in these pieces was possible. The work was, as it should be, a complete whole, and only to be judged as such. There was an utter forgetfulness of self to all the artists, which is very rare indeed. In the quintette of Bishop, "Blow, gentle gales," the effect was scarcely less fine, but rather mere divided. Solo parts peeped out here and there, and in one place the fine sustained voice of Miss Wynne, like a silver thread, seemed to pierce through and bind together the staccato notes of the other singers. ln spite of the excellence of all these artists, without any exception, we doubt greatly if a series of concerts could be made attractive in this country founded on such slender materials. ln England it is different. People who have some knowledge of and respect for their grandfathers, are naturally in who ted in what their grandfathers sung. But here, where we are all young, all uewA all living in a hurry and being in a hurry-where the few who knew their grandfathers care nothing about their mode of living or enjoying themselves, holding them, in deed, in a certain contempt-these old selections aeon tire. In fact. we may be permitted to say that the general taste is accustomed to a higher class of music than this, and it is not a tendency of the American mind to step backward. At the same time we are delighted with these fine singers, and shall be greatly disappointed if the concert to-night is not followed soon by others. (Philadelphia Inquirer, Wednesday, 8 November 1871)

Wednesday, 8 November 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Ballad Concert at Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Two Grand Concerts are announced by the Dolby Concert Troupe for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. November 7 and 8, at Horticultural Hall. The talent of which this organization is composed surpasses in quality and extent anything of which experience has been had in this [?] Santley, the famous baritone, is a host in himself. Bin whom it is stated that he is supported by such singers as Mr. W. H. Cummings, the celebrated tenor, Mr. J. G. Patey, basso, Miss Edith Wynne, soprano. Madame Patey, contralto, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, pianist and conductor, no further assurance is needed to convince people that a pleasure of more than common character presents itself. The box office opens at North s music store to-morrow morning. (Philadelphia Inquirer, Wednesday, 1 November 1871)

PHILADELPHIA. MR. SANTLEY, Assisted by MISS EDITH WYNNE, MADAME PATEY. MR. WM. H. CUMMINGS, MR. J. G. PATEY and MR. LINDSAY SLOPER, Pianist.. Will sing at Mr. Dolby's LAST GRAND CONCERT AT HORTICULTURAL HALL This (WEDNESDAY) Evening Nov. 8, to commence at 8 o'clock. Admission., $1. Reserved Seats. 50 cents extra. (Philadelphia Inquirer, Wednesday, 8 November 1871)

Wednesday, 8 November 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Concert in Aid of the Chicago Sufferers [Date Approx] at Steinway Hall, New York.

The Dolby troupe gave a performance at Steinway Hall, New York, in aid of the Chicago sufferers. The attendance was large, and the executants exerted themselves with the heartiest good will. Every body is looking forward with interest to the oratorios in which Mad. Patey Whytock, Miss Edith Wynne, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Patey, and Mr. Santley are to take part. - Correspondence from New York. An influential Boston journal says of Mr. W. H. Cummings:- " Among the five singers comprising Mr. Dolby's company, Mr. W. H. Cummings was already favourably known to our musical public. He sang with exquisite sweetness a recitative and air by Hobbs, and also the old lay of "The Bay of Biscay" with equal force and beauty. The finish and refinement of his singing only belong to vocalists of the higher order. " (The Musical World, Saturday, 11 November 1871)

Friday, 17 November 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Grand Concert at Opera House, Meadville, Pennsylvania.

AMERICAN CRITICISM. In America, as, indeed, in most countries, there are journals, circulating, we imagine, only among the lowest and most degraded strata of society, which remind us of nothing so much as of the chiffonieres of Paris, whose occupation is to rake among heaps of dirt and filth, and to extract from them anything which will be likely to answer their purpose. Among such, we imagine, we must place the Evening City Item, of Philadelphia, which has attained a certain amount of notoriety - not popularity - by a process of mud-throwing and mud-raking. It is "nothing if not critical," its abuse of everybody and everything praised by others may be called criticism. And not only is it not content to throw its own mud with the hope that some of it will stick, but it revels in the process of gathering up that which has been thrown by others. The latest instance of this we have in its attack upon the Dolby Concert Company, now on a tour through the States. From its columns we learn, in the elegant diction of this elegantly-written sheet, that their first concert in Philadelphia proved a "fizzle," whatever that may be - that a 'positive crack" was detected in Madame Patey's voice-that Mr. Cummings's tones are "nasal and feeble " - that Miss Edith Wynne's "selections were absurd," the said selections being old English ballads, and that Mr. Lindsay Sloper is a pianist "of the slap-bang style ;" while in its rakings it has discovered that Mr. Santley is not "Europe's great baritone," and that his voice "lacks expression," and so on ad nauseas. We should be sorry to deprive our readers of a hearty laugh by omitting to quote this refined critic's remarks concerning Miss Wynne's selection. Here is the precious morsel:-" They were old English ballads, it is true; but something by Meyerbeer, Verdi, or Gounod would have been twice as comprehensible and enjoyable to the audience. These ballads may be enjoyed in England, but in America they are not welcomed by the general public, even as mere curiosities of music representing the quaint style of Bishop, Arne, &c. Further on we find "the creature's at his dirty work again,- for Mr. Fechter is still more vulgarly abused, one of the principal objections to him being that he has become "lumbering and puffy." To show the animus of the writer we need only refer to the quotation from the Bulletin, which it introduces in this fashion :-"Even the stupid Bulletin, which has a faculty for always being on the wrong side of everything, succeeds this time ;" that is in saying that Mr. Fechter's elocution is "lamentably had." Comment upon this style of criticism is unnecessary. Our readers will be able to judge of its value. At the Dolby Concert the critic appears to have been aroused by the fact that "the price, one dollar and a half for admission is too high," and his mental faculties - save the mark - appear to have been clouded by "some peculiar idea of the management " through which "the footlights were not lit, and the hall looked gloomy." We have little fear that the success of the Dolby Company's tour will be affected by the vulgar spite of the Evening Item. (The Era, Sunday, 10 December 1871)

AMERICAN THEATRICALS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) NEW YORK, November 20…MR. GEORGE DOLBY gave a grand concert at the Opera House, Meadville, Penn., on the 17th, when Mr. Santley, Miss Edith Wynne, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. J. G. Patey, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper were well received by a numerous audience. (The Era, Sunday, 10 December 1871)

Tuesday, 28 November 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Concert at Steinway Hall, New York.

With reference to the first performance of Elijah, in which the Santley troop took part, the New York Review says :- " The feature of the performance was Santley, who, for the first time in America, proved to the satisfaction of all present the justice of his claim to be called the first baritone in the world. Never before was the trying music of the prophet sung in such a magnificent style. Madame Patey was the next of the troop that gained laurels in the oratorio. Her voice is the best in the contralto hue that we have had in this city since the days of Alboni, and it is schooled in music to the utmost extent. Miss Wynne and Mr. Cummings are both artists who evidently understand the spirit of oratorio. The quartet, "Cast thy burden," sung by Miss Wynne, Madame Patey, Messrs. Cummings and Patey, was one of the most artistic features of the oratorio. " (The Musical World, Saturday, 25 November 1871)

THE NEW YORK HARMONIC SOCIETY. (From " Watson's Art Journal," Nov. 4th.) We class the performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah among the most important musical events of the season. Not on account of the excellence of the performance, but because of the assurance it promises of a choral society in the future which shall be worthy of the first city in the Union. The facts on which we base our belief that this promise will be fulfilled are known not only to us but to all the prominent writers of the press. These are, first, that the attendance of singing members has increased from a mere handful, five months ago, to three hundred steady workers. Secondly, that they have been steadily consistent in their attendance at rehearsal, and were all at their posts on the night of the performance. These are the strong points which give us hope for the future; for we recognise in them a steady determination to progress, a laudable ambition to excel, a zealous pride in the reputation of their association, and an earnest desire to extend its influence, and to increase the number of its members. Animated by such motives, there is no mere peradventure that can keep them back - they must succeed. One year of loyalty to the society, in the faithful discharge of their duties, prompt attendance at all rehearsals, unfailing attendance at all concerto, an intelligent enthusiasm for the cause, - and before the time mentioned has elapsed, the reputation of the Harmonic Society will be such, that members will flock in by the score, and it will be deemed an honour to be enrolled in its ranks. The performance of Elijah, on Tuesday evening last, was, in its general excellence, very encouraging. It was by no means perfect, but it showed so many strong points, under the circumstances, that it must be looked upon as a success. The voices are fresh and good, the intonation excellent, and the enunciation better than that of any chorus we remember to have heard. They were not as steady as old stagers, but they were watchful of the conductor's eye, and obedient to the wave of his baton, so that much artistic colouring, and many fine effects were produced, in a manner that surprised us. The weak point in the performance on Tuesday was, in many cases, the feeble attack of the leading points; but this is the weak point of almost every chorus, and it is not to be charged heavily against a society which his only been in practicing existence for six months. It must be remembered that the society as a body has hardly rehearsed for more than the space of two months, for during the period anterior to that, the society was forming. At each rehearsal additional members joined, and each had to begin at the beginning, so that, in fact, but few full rehearsals could be obtained. Under these circumstances, much allowance must be made for some of the shortcomings in the choral department. In every respect it was so infinitely superior to any performance given by this society for the past few years, that we can justly congratulate it and its conductor, Dr. James Pech, upon the good results of earnest and intelligent work. Santley gave us a grand reading of Elijah, - grand in declamation, in spirit, and in voice. Madame Patey acquitted herself admirably; and Miss Wynne and Mr. Cummings were very acceptable in their solos. Some of the concerted music was most exquisitely performed. The orchestra was fine in its component parts, and the accompaniments, with two exceptions, were very well executed. Indeed we have rarely heard the accompaniments better subdued than on this occasion. (The Musical World, Saturday, 2 December 1871)

Friday, 8 December 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Concert at Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia.

AMERICAN THEATRICALS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) NEW YORK, November 13…MR. DOLBY'S ENGLISH CONCERT COMPANY, including Mr. Santley, baritone; Miss Edith Wynne, soprano; Mdme. Patey, contralto; Mr. W. H. Cummings, tenor; Mr. J. G. Patey, basso; and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, pianist, gave concerto at Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, on the evenings of the 7th and 8th instant, but only attracted moderate houses. (The Era, Sunday, 3 December 1871)

AMERICAN THEATRICALS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) NEW YORK, December 4…Mr SANTLEY, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as pianist gave a Concert at STEINWAY HALL on the 28th ult., and, on the 30th, in connection with the New York Harmonic Society, assisted at the performance of the Oratorio of The Messiah. (The Era, Sunday, 24 December 1871)

Friday, 8 December 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Grand Concert at Lincoln Hall.

SANTLEY ! SANTLEY !! MR. GEORGE DOLBY begs to announce TWO GRAND CONCERTS AT LINCOLN HALL. On THURSDAY and FRIDAY EVENINGS, December 7 and 8. Vocalists: MISS EDITH WYNNE, Madame PATEY, Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Mr. J. G. PATEY. Mr. SANTLEY. Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, pianist and conductor. Admission, $1; reserved seats, 50 cents extra, for sale at Metzerott & Co's. Music Store on and after Tuesday. December 5. (Evening star, Monday, 4 December 1871)

Thursday, 14 December 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Grand Concert at Brooklyn Academy Of Music, New York City.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC. BROOKLYN. SANTLEY! SANTLEY ! Mr. George Dolby respectfully announces the THIRD AND LAST CONCERT (Prior to the departure of the Company on a tour through the Eastern and Northern States and Canada ) THURSDAY EVENING, December 14,1871. Mr. SANTLEY will be assisted by Miss EDITH WYNNE, Madame PATEY, Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, and Mr J. G. PATEY. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER, Pianist and Conductor. An entire change of PROGRAMME. Admission, $1. Gallery, 50 costs. Reserved seats, 50 cents and $1 extra, according to location. Sale of seats will commence at the Academy, on Tuesday morning, December 12. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Thursday, 7 December 1871) (Also: Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Monday, 11 December 1871; Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Tuesday, 12 December 1871; Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Wednesday, 13 December 1871.)

SANTLEY ! SANTLEY!! OPERA HOUSE, NEWARK, N. J. WEDNESDAY, DEC 13 Mr. George Dolby's Grand Concerts BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. 14. STEINWAY HALL. FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 15. GRAND MATINEE, SATURDAY. DEC. 16. SANTLEY! BROOKLYN ACADEMY. Mr. George Dolby respectfully announces THE LAST GRAND CONCERT, prior to the departure of the company on a tour of the Eastern and Northern states and the Canadas. THURSDAY EVENING, Dec 14. Mr. SANTLEY will be assisted by Miss EDITH WYNNE, Mme. PATEY. Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Mr. J. G. PATEY, and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, Pianist and Conductor. Admission, $1. Reserved seats 50 cents and $1 extra, according to location. Tickets now on sale at the Box Office of the Academy of Music. SANTLEY. STEINWAY HALL. Mr. George Dolby respectfully announces THE LAST TWO GRAND CONCERTS, prior to the departure of the company on a tour of the Eastern and Northern states and the Canadas. FRIDAY EVENING. DEC. 15. MATINEE, SATURDAY, DEC. 16. Mr. SANTLEY will be assisted by Miss EDITH WYNNE, Mme. PATEY. Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Mr. J. G. PATEY, and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, Pianist and Conductor. Admission, $1. Reserved seats 50 cents and $1 extra, according to location. Tickets now on sale at Schirmers, 701 Broadway; Hall & Sons, 751 Broadway; and at the Box Office at Steinway Hall, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (New-York tribune, Wednesday, 13 December 1871)

Saturday, 16 December 1871 : Mr. George Dolby's Grand Matinée at Steinway Hall, New York.

SANTLEY. STEINWAY HALL. Mr. George Dolby respectfully announces THE LAST TWO GRAND CONCERTS, prior to the departure of the company on a tour of the Eastern and Northern states and the Canadas. The first to take place TO-NIGHT; the second TO-MORROW GRAND MATINEE, SATURDAY, DEC. 16. Mr. SANTLEY will be assisted by Miss EDITH WYNNE, Mme. PATEY. Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Mr. J. G. PATEY, and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, Pianist and Conductor. Admission, $1. Reserved seats 50 cents and $1 extra, according to location. Tickets now on sale at Schirmers, 701 Broadway; Hall & Sons, 751 Broadway; and at the Box Office at Steinway Hall, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. THIS DAY (SATURDAY), DEC. 16, 1871, STEINWAY HALL. COMMENCES AT 1:30 P. M. Miss EDITH WYNNE, Madame PATEY, Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Mr. J. G. PATEY and Mr. SANTLEY. Pianist and Conductor, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Admission, $1. Reserved Seals, 50c. and $1 extra, according to location. SANTLEY !SANTLEY ! STEINWAY HALL. SATURDAY MATINEE, DEC. 16, COMMENCING AT 1.30 P. M. ADMISSION ONE DOLLAR. (The New York herald, Saturday, 16 December 1871)

SANTLEY MATINEE, THIS DAY (SATURDAY), DEC. 16, 1871, STEINWAY HALL. COMMENCES AT 1:30 P. M. Miss EDITH WYNNE, Madame PATEY, Mr. W. H. CUMMINGS, Mr. J. G. PATEY and Mr. SANTLEY. Pianist and Conductor, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Admission, $1. Reserved Seals, 50c. and $1 extra, according to location. SANTLEY !SANTLEY ! STEINWAY HALL. SATURDAY MATINEE, DEC. 16, COMMENCING AT 1.30 P. M. ADMISSION ONE DOLLAR. (New-York tribune, Saturday, 16 December 1871)

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