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Tuesday, 20 January 1885 : Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's Third Beethoven Performance at Prince's Hall, Piccadilly.

Madame Jenny Viard Louis announces her third concert of the second series for to-morrow at Prince's Hall, on which occasion she will be assisted by Miss Carlotta Elliott, Messrs. Carrodus, Libotton, and Lindsay Sloper. This concert, like the foregoing ones, will afford a rich treat to lovers of Beethoven's music. (Morning Post, Monday, 19 January 1885)

MADAME VIARD-LOUIS' BEETHOVEN PERFORMANCES. It is a circumstance by no means gratifying to our self-love as a musical people to discover that chamber music in its highest exemplification - as witnessed through the light of Beethoven's genius - is powerless, alone, to exert anything like a feeling of enthusiasm in the breasts of amateurs. Sad though the reflection be, the fact stares us in the face that people will not go to hear Beethoven for Beethoven's sake ; were it otherwise, the Beethoven meetings organised and earned out by Madame Jenny Viard-Louis at Prince's Hall, with the co-operation of Mr. Carrodus, M. Libotton, &c, would attract crowded audiences instead of the select few whose presence only serves to make the deplorable emptiness of the room more pronouncedly apparent. Madame Viard-Louis makes no claim to be ranked with "phenomenal" pianists ; but she is, at any rate, a practised and intelligent artist, who has devoted many years of assiduous study to the works of the great Bonn composer. We repeat, were the love and reverence for Beethoven's compositions as sincere and widespread as the ordinary attitude of amateurs would lead us to believe, these meetings would be appreciated at their full value - whether merely as serving the purpose of intellectual gratification, or as assisting the study of the master's works. Yesterday's programme included the Sonatas in D, Op. 28, in G major, No. 1 of Op. 31, and No. 2, in D minor, of the same set, for piano alone ; the Sonatas, for violin and pianoforte, in G, Op. 50, No. 3, and in A, Op. 47 (the " Kreutzer") ; and a selection from the Schottische lieder, Op. 108, with accompaniment for piano, violin, and violoncello. Although the performance was fairly praiseworthy throughout, the chief interest attached to the "Kreutzer" Sonata, in which the leading English violinist, Mr. Carrodus, had free scope for the display of his fine taste and wonderful command over the technical difficulties of the instrument. How this famous Sonata came to receive its title is involved in some degree of doubt ; Bridgetower, an English half-caste, who was the first to play it with Beethoven at the Aumgarten, Vienna, on May 17, 1803, declaring that it was written at his desire, and was to have been dedicated to him. A subsequent quarrel with the touchy composer is alleged as the reason why the inscription was made to Kreutzer - probably out of pique, since Kreutzer is not known ever to have played the Sonata. The story goes that Beethoven was all behind with the music, but appropriated the finale written the year before for the Sonata in A, Op. 30 ; the violin part of the first movement was delivered a day or two before the concert, the pianoforte copy being left simply in sketch, while the variations were positively finished only just before the concert, Bridgetower having to play them at sight from Beethoven's not overclear autograph. Notwithstanding all this hurry, the Sonata was greatly successful, and Beethoven's playing of the andante was so admirable as to lead to a general demand for an encore. It may be safely assumed that, under the circumstances, the performance by Bridgetower did not come up within a long distance of Mr. Carrodus splendid rendering of the work, which for breadth of tone, accuracy of intonation, and thoroughly artistic feeling might fairly challenge comparison with any interpretation of the Sonata which has been heard in London of late years. Miss Carlotta Elliot sang the songs allotted to her in a very pleasing, unaffected manner, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper accompanied at the piano. The next meeting is announced for February 19. (The Standard, Wednesday, 21 January 1885)

VIARD-LOUIS CONCERTS. The third of the current series of Beethoven Meetings held under the auspices of Mme. Jenny Viard-Louis took place last Tuesday at Princes Hall. The programme included the piano forte sonatas op. 28 op. 31, Nos. 1 and 2 and the pianoforte sonatas op. 30; No. 3, and op. 47 (the Kreutzer sonata). In the three first named, Mme Viard-Louis played with an intelligent and sympathetic perception of Beethoven, and was equally successful in the two last named, in which she had the aid of Mr. Carrodus, who has seldom played more splendidly. Miss Carlotta Elliott contributed four of the Schottische Lieder, accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Carrodus, and Mr. Libotton The next of these interesting meetings will be held on the 19th February at 3 p.m. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 24 January 1885)

MDME. VIARD-LOUIS'S BEETHOVEN CONCERTS. The third "meeting" for the serial performance of Beethoven's works was held on what might be called black Tuesday afternoon, at the Prince's Hall. The scheme comprised the sonatas for pianoforte and violin, in G and A, Op. 30, No. 3, and Op. 47 (the "Kreutzer"), and the sonatas for pianoforte alone, known as the Pastoral in D major, Op. 28 ; the one in G major, Op. 31, No. 1; the one in D minor, Op. 31, No. 2 ; the second of these too rarely heard at concerts, whilst the other two are always "on." The vocal pieces were, "Behold my love, how green the graves" (words by Burns), "Sympathy," and "Come, fill, fill, my good fellow," with Beethoven's own accompaniments for piano, violin, and violoncello. Mr. Carrodus and Mr. Libotton held the strings, and Miss C. Elliott was vocalist. This scheme proved to be particularly interesting, in that Beethoven here flings off, so to speak, the bonds of Mozart and Haydn, and boldly asserts his own individual gigantic genius. But, according to some chronologists, the "middle period" had not yet begun by a few years. The "Eroica" symphony, so shortly succeeded by the No. 4 in B flat, and the famous "Rasoumowski " triad of quartets (A.D. 1806, is a safe starting-point, and the third pianoforte concerto in C minor, A.D. 1803), is thus excluded. The learned annotator of the book would include both this and the "Kreutzer" sonata (A.D. 1803). It must be remembered, however, that the last three pianoforte concertos were composed a few years before they were actually performed (1800-1803, 1805-1808, 1809-1811). To return to our text. Mdme. Viard-Louis sustained the burden - one can hardly add the heat - of the day in a marvellous manner, seeing what work she had to accomplish. The Kreutzer sonata alone might choke a musical boa constrictor, whilst the two solo sonatas in D major (the "Pastoral") and D minor require the finest poetry of style, as well as exactness and force of executancy. Sufficient to report that all the work was well and admirably done; and the "readings" distinguished by an originality quite free from all extravagance and eccentricity. Details are not called for. Mr. Carrodus almost surpassed himself in the "Kreutzer," and the lovely, although far less elaborate, sonata in G, the third and last of the triad dedicated to the handsome Emperor of Russia, Alexander I. The pianoforte sonata in G (Op. 31), is rarely heard; of this the rondo finale has always struck me as very superior to the other two movements, the first of rather slight texture, and the second (suggestive of Haydn's air, "In native worth") almost extended beyond legitimate limits. The exquisite colouring of the first theme of the rondo by that graceful "response" in the relative minor, and other nicest variations, may be cited as a fine point. The two sonatas in D major and minor, very familiar to concert-goers, are always being taken in hand. The accomplished writer of the programme book reminds us that "Op. 31, No. 2," was a special favourite of the composer, who often played it in public. Miss Carlotta Elliott, who strongly resembles a well known lady of high title, changed her list of songs. She sang two of those above mentioned, to wit, "Sympathy," and "O thou art the land," but substituted two others, namely, "O had my fate " (words by Lord Byron), and "Oh ! how can I be blithe" (words by Burns). Will it be believed that sundry writers in the press have credited Beethoven with the tunes of these songs, all unmistakeably native and Caledonian? The Scotch songs, as before, were fully accompanied by a trio of instrumentalists. Mr. Lindsay Sloper again ably conducted. A grand "Brinsmead" pianoforte was used. The concert lasted about two hours and three-quarters. The next "meeting" is fixed for Thursday, Feb. 19th, as Ash Wednesday, when actors are vexatiously mulcted of their salaries by an arbitrary decree of Lord Silver Stick, or Lord Silver Key, falls on Feb. 18th. But how few care for the "commiseration " service and go to church ! (Musical standard, Saturday, 24 January 1885)

Monday, 26 January 1885 : Free Popular Concert at Westbourne Park Chapel.

WESTBOURNE PARK FREE CONCERTS. - On Monday evening, the 26th Jan., the concert was under the direction of Mr D. E. Van Noorden, who gathered around him quite a galaxy of talent. The lady vocalists were Mdlles Clara Myers, Berta Foresta, and Reba, the gentlemen being Messrs Arthur Thomas and Henry Prenton. The instrumentalists were Miss Mabel Fraser and her sister, Miss Stella Fraser - the latter a little maiden of some eight summers - (violin) and Mr Walter Van Noorden (piano), who, besides performing with great credit Gottschalk's "Pasquinade" on the pianoforte, accompanied the songs very ably. A capital programme was worked out, the ballads being more or less familiar. A new song, entitled "Niagara," written by Henri Drayton, the music composed by Mr P. E. Van Noorden, and sung with telling effect by Mr Henry Prenton, deserves notice. The theme is lofty, and it is but bare justice to say that the music is characteristic, the organ obbligato given by Mr W. Van Noorden on the harmonium adding greatly to the effect. The composer accompanied. Mr Lindsay Sloper, much to the regret of the audience, was compelled to apologise, by letter, for enforced absence. - J. S. (The Musical world, Saturday, 31 January 1885)

Tuesday, 3 February 1885 : Church Clock Fund's Concert at St Paul's School.

St. Paul's Schools, Bbokb Road,- On Tuesday evening very palatable concert was held here in aid of the church clock fund. There was large mid appreciative audience. The programme was full of good things. The gem of the evening was undoubtedly Miss Annie GUI Smith's rendering of Gounod's sublime aria "Ave Maria," with violin obbligato by Mr. Joseph Ivimy. The deep religious feeling that pervades the work was admirably pourtrayed, and Miss Smith was afterwards deservedly recalled. In the second part she sang Tell me my heart' grandly win an encore, when she again immensely pleased with "Cherry ripe." Miss Mackay Robinson was scarcely less successful in her feeling interpretation of * Kathleen Mavourneen whilst Mira Florence Byland with much effect gave "When the heart is young" and "She wandered down the mountain side." A violin solo from the German, "Bolero," stamped Mr. Ivimy as a master manipulator of that instrument, and it was cordially redemanded. Other pleasant items of a vocal character were contributed by Miss Gell (whose ' Welcome pretty primrose' was full of sweet melody,) Mr. Pratt, Mr. Pocklington, Mr. Lister, and others, with equal acceptance; and there was some effective instrumentation on the pianoforte by Miss Lawson and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who also divided the duties of accompanist, the latter having the general direction the entertainment. (Hackney and Kingsland Gazette, Friday, 6 February 1885)

Monday, 9 February 1885 : London Sailing Club's Entertainment at Kensington Town Hall.

THE LONDON SAILING CLUB aid of the building fund of the above capital concert was A very attractive programme had been and in spite of the fact that two of the leading performers failed to the entertainment was all that could have been A telegram was received from Wilford announcing his inability to attend in consequence of and his place was ably filled by who had already given an expressive rendering of I am and who now sang with equal success Only firelight Nina Biiziau gave a and then one of his own in which he exhibited to full advantage his skill in managing the instrument Miss Pattie Laverne sang Offenbach's with a display of vocal power that was enthusiastically Admirable recitations of Aunt and Tired mother as an were given by Miss Annie eye with considerable on being recalled gave a really wonderful whistling performance to his own piano The first part was brought to a close by a recitation by his long hair and almost of rendering his quiet humour quite The second part opened with a song by and a piano solo from Lindsay Sloper we may mention parenthetically was the able conductor of the whole and then Alfred whose appearance was the signal for hearty gave a vivid recitation of Sims Fallen by the Miss Eleanor who had gained considerable applause in the first by singing She down the mountain sang Waiting for the for which she was deservedly After Miss Lingard had given a capital recital of Santa it announced that who was to have sung the Lost Chord had telegraphed to say that indisposition prevented him from this Righton as the gentleman who made the announcement pointed out for once in a way a wrong arrayed in an eccentric Welsh sang The men o but though this was certainly very we should preferred to have heard one of his celebrated for we believe Anson is more famous as an actor than as a Another violin solo by Mons and another buffo song by brought a though by no means performance to a close. (West The Standard and Chelsea Herald, Saturday, 14 February 1885)

In aid of the building fund of the London Sailing Club, a very successful entertainment was held at the Kensington Town Hall on Monday. Mr. G. W. Anson, Mr. G. S. Graham, Mr. Alfred Bishop, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Odell, Miss Pattie Laverne, Miss Lingard, and Mlle. Nina Buzian had places in the programme. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 14 February 1885)

London Sailing Club Entertainment.-An entertainment of very enjoyable character in connection with the London Sailing Club took place in the Kensington Town Hall on Monday. It was attended large and appreciative audience. Miss Eleanor ramol's rendering of "She wandered down the mountain side" was in every way worthy of the applause elicited. This song was followed by I waiting by Mr. E. Langworth, which was well rendered. Mdlle. Nina Baziau gave "Rhapsodie Hongroise" (No. 2), Liszt, as pianoforte solo, with great cleverness. "The New Kingdom" (Berthold Tours), was expressively sung by Mrs. Lauderdale Maitland. Miss Annie Maclean recited Aunt Nell " -an old maid's story-with dramatic power of no mean order. This young lady made a very favourable impression; her articulation was clear and distinct, and she completely entered into the old maid's sad story. For one so young Miss Maclean is a very able elocutionist. Mr. Q. Graham sang the "Speakers Eye" with gusto, and, on being encored, gave another of his bizarre and amusing songs. Miss Pattie sang "The Old, Old Song " (Offenbach) in a way highly charming. Mons. Victor Buziau's violin solos were singularly good. "La Kermesse," the composition of the performer, was excellent. Mons. Victor Buziau possesses a remarkable power over the violin. Mr. Odell took one of the humorous stories of Mr. Charles Ross, editor of Judy, as a recitation, and did ample justice to it. In response to encore, Mr. Odell delighted the audience with another of his clever performances. The other performers were Mr. Alfred Bishop, who recited "Fallen by the way" with much effect, Miss Lingard, who recited "Santa Claus" with great beauty of expression and pathos, and Mr. G. W. Anson, who sang a humorous song a characteristic fashion. Mr. Lindsay Sloper was conductor, and he also played a pianoforte solo, "Pasquinade" (Gottschalk), with great ability. (West London Observer, Saturday, 14 February 1885)

Wednesday, 18 February 1885 : Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's Morning Concert at Prince's Hall, Piccadilly.

Viard-Louis Concerts. The fourth of the interesting Beethoven Meetings, given by Mme. Jenny Viard-Louis will take place next Thursday, at Princes Hall (3 p.m.). Mme. Viard-Louis will be assisted by MM. Hollander, Svendsen, Libotton, and Lindsay Sloper, and Mme. Rose Hersee will sing four of the Scotch Songs, op. 108. The programme is very attractive. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 14 February 1885)

Thursday, 19 February 1885 : Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's Fourth Beethoven Performance at Prince's Hall, Piccadilly.

MADAME VIARD-LOUIS' RECITALS. The Beethoven recitals of Madame Viard-Louis were continued on Thursday afternoon at the Prince's Hall, when the programme included a number of Beethoven's earlier and less known Works, valuable as indicating the various stages in the development of the composer's genius, but naturally of less interest to audiences of the present day than the more matured compositions by which his fame was won. As a natural consequence the composer's beautiful Sonata in D Minor Op. 31 was the most successful item in the recital. This was repeated by desire, and the charming manner in which it was played amply justified the repetition. Madame Viard Louis was greeted with most cordial applause at the conclusion of this lovely work, in which all the modern resources of the pianoforte are employed in combination with style and expression of the rarest kind. But the beauty of this sonata need not be dwelt upon. It will charm other ears in days when waggon loads of "'new music " have gone to the butterman The Scotch songs of Beethoven have frequently charming simple melodies, and they were sung with much expression by Madame Rose Hersee, who was warmly applauded. The accompaniments for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello seem wonderfully old-fashioned at the present time. They are written with extreme simplicity. They were performed by Mr Lindsay Sloper, Herr Grosheim, and M. Libotton. The violin playing of Herr Grosheim certainly did not add to the attractiveness of the performance. This gentleman seemed more at home in playing the viola, in which he took part with Madame Viard-Louis in the nocturne for viola and pianoforte, adapted from the serenade for violin, viola, and violoncello. A curiosity was the serenade for pianoforte and flute, the latter instrument being played by M. Jensen with considerable command of execution, but without the full rich tone we have been accustomed to. Several of our English orchestral players could be named who would have produced a much fuller tone. In addition to the sonata Madame Viard-Louis played the Seven Bagatelles op. 33. These compositions, although not elaborate, have some charmingly graceful passages, and the pianist did justice to them. Her last solo was the six variations in F major, op. 34. The fine pianoforte of Messrs Brinsmead and Sons was heard to advantage. Mr Lindsay Sloper accompanied with his customary skill. (The Era, Saturday, 21 February 1885)

Viard-Louis Concerts. The fourth of these valuable and interesting concerts was given at Princes Hall on Thursday last - too late for notice this week by Mme. Jenny Viard-Louis, assisted by MM. Grosheim, Jensen, Libotton and Lindsay Sloper, and Mme. Rose Hersee. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 21 February 1885)

MADAME VIARD-LOUIS BEETHOVEN PERFORMANCES. The last but one of the second series of Madame Viard-Louis' performances of Beethoven's pianoforte classics was held at Prince's Hall on Thursday afternoon. There was no fault to find with the selection, which comprised the Seven Bagatelles, op. 33 ; the Nocturne, op. 42, for piano and viola ; the Sonata in D minor, No. 2 of op. 31 (repeated by desire) ; the Serenade for pianoforte and flute, op. 41 ; and the Six Variations, op. 54 - with a further instalment of the Schottische-Lieder, op 103, charmingly warbled by Madame Rose Hersee. We will not believe that the love for Beethoven is a thin veneer of social affectation, but it is certainly difficult to comprehend why these entertainments, which are so very good of their kind, should meet with such scanty encouragement. Madame Viard-Louis may, however, be encouraged to proceed. Herr Grossheim played violin and viola, Mr. G. Libotton was the cello, and Mr. Jensen the flute. Mr. Lindsay Sloper officiating as pianoforte accompanist. The concluding meeting of the season is announced for Wednesday, March 13. (The Standard, Monday, 23 February 1885)

VIARD-LOUIS CONCERTS. THE fourth of the second series of Beethoven Meetings organised by Mme. Jenny Viard-Louis was held last week at Prince's Hall, and the programme was, as usual, both interesting and instructive; the various pieces being arranged in chronological order, so as to present a view of the gradual development of Beethoven's genius. Mme. Jenny Viard-Louis played with her customary intellectuality of expression and facility of execution Beethoven's Seven Bagatelles, his Six Variations, and Sonata, Op. 31 No. 2 (repeated by desire), and also took the pianoforte part in the Nocturne, Op. 42, for pianoforte and viola (Mr. Grossheim), and Serenade, Op. 41, for pianoforte and flute (Mr. Jensen). Four of the Schottische Lieder, Op. 108, were sung by Mme. Rose Hersee in her usual finished style, the accompaniments played by MM. Grossheim, Libotton, and Lindsay Sloper. The last meeting of the current series will be held March 18th, and in April a third series will commence, for which Mme. Rose Hersee, Miss Gertrude Griswold, Mme. Patey, and other distinguished artists are engaged. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 28 February 1885)

MDME JENNY VIARD-LOUIS' BEETHOVEN RECITALS. - The fourth of the Series was given at Princes' Hall, Piccadilly, on Thursday morning, February 19th, when the accomplished French pianist played the "Seven Bagatelles," Op. 33, for pianoforte alone, afterwards giving the Nocturne in D major," Op. 41, for pianoforte and viola, with Herr Grossheim. The feature of the concert was the repetition (by general desire) of the Sonata in D minor," No. 2 of Op. 31, and after a fine performance Mdme Viard-Louis was warmly recalled. The same compliment was paid to her and Mr Jensen after the "Serenade " for pianoforte and flute, Op. 41, and again at the conclusion of the Six Variations," Op. 34, for pianoforte alone. Mdme Rose Hersee was the vocalist and gave four of the "Schottische Lieder," Op. 108, Nos. 15, 20, 21, 24, gaining a recall for the last. Mr Lindsay Sloper accompanied the Lieder at the pianoforte, the violin and violoncello being held respectively by Herr Grossheim and Mr Libotton. - E. S. M. (The Musical world, Saturday, 28 February 1885)

MADAME VIARD-LOUIS' BEETHOVEN RECITAL. Madame Viard-Louis must be sincerely admired by every true musician for the services she renders music by her periodical concerts at Prince's Hall. These include works for pianoforte alone, works for pianoforte with instruments, and songs with various instrumental accompaniments. Of course chamber-music alone is attempted, larger orchestral performances being outside the purpose these gatherings are intended to fulfil. On Thursday, the 19th inst., the chief item provided was the D minor Sonata (Op. 31, No. 2), for the rendering of which Madame Viard-Louis has a deserved reputation. The opening allegro, in regular Haydn form, is notable for the complex nature of its first subject, and for the strangely eloquent recitatives which figure so prominently in the free fantasia portion. Madame Rose Hersee, accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, sang four of the Scotch songs, and the other Instrumentalists were Herr Grossheim (Violin and Viola), Mr. Jensen (Flute), and Mr. Libotton (Violoncello). Other items of the programme were the seven Bagatelles (Op. 33) and the Six Variations (Op. 34), besides a Nocturne (Op. 42) and Serenade (Op. 41), each as a duo. (The Orchestra musical review, Oct. 1884-Dec. 1887, Saturday, 28 February 1885)

Madame Jenny Viard Louis recently gave the fourth, and last but one, of her second interesting series of performances of Beethoven's works, at Prince's, Hall. The accomplished lady pianist was heard, as a soloist, in the Bagatelles, op. 33; the Sonata in D minor from op. 31; and the Variations, op. 34; besides concerted pieces in association with flute (Mr. Jensen) and viola (Herr Grossheim). Some of the Schottische Lieder, as arranged by Beethoven, with accompaniments for piano, viola, and violoncello, were effectively rendered by Madame Rose Hersee; Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Herr Grossheim, and M. Libotton having been respectively the pianist, violinist, and violoncellist. (Daily News, Friday, 6 March 1885)

Thursday, 5 March 1885 : Miss Rosabel G. Watson's Second Annual Concert at Town Hall, Leyton.

At the Town Hall, Leyton, Miss Rosabel G. Watson gave her second annual concert on March 5th. The artists were : Mrs. R. Boulcott Newth, Miss Annie Gill Smith, Miss Mackay Robinson, Mr. Alexander Colbourne, Mr. Alfred Latter, and Mr. E. F. Buels; violin, Master Joseph Ivimey; violoncello, Miss Lilian G. Watson ; pianoforte, Miss Rosabel G. Watson ; conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Musical standard, Saturday, 14 March 1885)

Wednesday, 18 March 1885 : Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's Fifth Beethoven Performance at Prince's Hall, Piccadilly.

MADAME VIARD-LOUIS BEETHOVEN MEETINGS. The fifth and concluding meeting of Madame Viard-Louis' Second Series of Beethoven performances was hell at Prince's Hall yesterday afternoon before a comparatively small audience. The programme, to those who really love classical chamber-music in its highest form, was replete with interest; while Madame Viard-Louis had the assistance of Mr. Carrodus, Mr. Libotton, Miss Gertrude Griswold (in the unavoidable absence of Madame Patey), and, accompanists, of Messrs. J. T. Carrodus and Lindsay Sloper. The works selected for pianoforte solo were the sonata in E flat, No. 3 of Op. 31; the fifteen variations on a theme from the "Men of Prometheus" ballet; and the familiar "Waldstein" Sonata. Op. 53; the concerted piece being the fourteen variations in E flat major, Op. 44, for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello. To this list was added the Romance for violin, with pianoforte accompaniment, Op. 50, in F, which found an exponent in Mr. Carrodus worthy of its manifold beauties. The absence of Madame Patey rather deranged the remainder of the programme; but Miss Griswold sang with her heart in her task, and was deservedly applauded. The third series of meetings will commence on April 30, which, we trust, will be more successful than the last. Madame Viard-Louis deserves to succeed, if only on account of the courage she displays in the face of untoward circumstances. (The Standard, Thursday, 19 March 1885)

MADAME VIARD-LOUIS'S "BEETHOVEN MEETINGS." The fifth and last "meeting" (of the second series) was held on Wednesday afternoon, March 18th, at Prince's Hall. The scheme included the following works of the master, viz. :- The Sonata for pianoforte in E flat, Op. 31, No. 3 ; the "Fourteen Variations" in E flat, Op. 44. for piano, Violin, and violoncello ; the "Fifteen Variations " for pianoforte, Op. 35, also in E flat ; the Romance in F for violin, Op. 50; and the "Waldstein " Sonata. Mdme. Viard-Louis played in her usual splendid style, and sensibly moved her eclectic and discerning audience. She was assisted by Mr. Carrodus and Mr. G. Libotton. The former gentleman played the violin solo in F. Mdme. Patey was unable, from illness, to sing "Our bugles sang truce," and "In questa tomba oscura." She was replaced by the American soprano, Miss Gertrude Griswold, who sang two German lieder in charming style ; one of them Schubert's pretty song, "Du bist mein Herz," the delivery of which was most earnest and emphatic. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Carrodus conducted. The series of meetings will be resumed on Thursday, April 30th, the third week after Easter. The Standard (daily paper) of March 19th, after praising the artists, thus concludes a favourable notice :- "The next series of meetings, we trust, will be more successful than the last. Mdme. Viard-Louis deserves to succeed, if only on account of the courage which she displays in the face of untoward circumstances." The last two meetings, certainly, were rather more fully attended. Very "untoward circumstances," indeed, on all occasions, were the entrances and exits of rude visitors supposed to be "ladies," during the actual performances, in the immediate front of the artists. A "lady," however, is, etymologically, only a "loaf-giver." A.M. (Musical standard, Saturday, 28 March 1885)

Tuesday, 24 March 1885 : Evening Concert at Brompton Hospital.

Brompton Hospital Entertainments. -On Tuesday evening the programme of entertainments at Brompton Hospital was arranged by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and comprised a choice selection of music by Madlle. Alice Roselli, Miss Clara Dowle, Miss Fanny Moody, Miss Minnie Kirton, and Signor Ernesto Balmieri (vocalists). The Misses Churchill, Miss Newson, and Miss Gertrude Swepstone (pianoforte), with Miss Adela Duckham (violin). Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the able accompanist. On the previous Tuesday Mr. W. H. Cummings brought a party of friends. These concerts have been the means of affording much pleasure to the patients. (Morning Post, Thursday, 26 March 1885)

An excellent musical entertainment was given to the patients of the Brompton Hospital for Diseases of the Chest on Tuesday evening under the direction Mr. Lindsay Sloper, several vocalists and instrumentalists of note giving their services. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 28 March 1885)

Brompton. - On March 24th, under the conductorship of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, a concert was given at the Brompton Hospital, when he was assisted by the following artists :- Miss Alice Roselli, Miss Clara Dowle, Miss Fanny Moody, Miss Minnie Kirton, Signor Ernesto Palmieri, and Mr. J. W. Thompson, vocalists; Miss Churchill, Miss A. Churchill, Miss Gertrude Swepstone, Miss Adela Duckham, and Miss Mewson gave selections on the pianoforte. Miss Adela Duckham also performed on the violin. The programme was a good one, and very successfully carried out. (Musical opinion and music trade review, Wednesday, 1 April 1885)

ON Tuesday the 24th ult., a Concert was given at the Brompton Hospital, under the conductorship of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, assisted by Miss Alice Roselli, Miss Clara Dowle, Miss Fanny Moody, Miss Minnie Kirton, Signor Ernesto Valmeiri, and Mr. J. W. Thompson, vocalists. Miss Churchill, Miss A. Churchill, Miss Gertrude Swepstone, Miss Adela Duckham and Miss Newson gave selections on the pianoforte, and Miss Adela Duckham performed on the violin. The programme was a good one and very successfully carried out. (Musical times and singing class circular, 1844-1903, Wednesday, 1 April 1885)

Miss Adela Duckham, of Falmouth, made her debut before a London audience on Tuesday evening, when she assisted at a concert, conducted by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, at the Brompton hospital. Miss Duckham gave solos on the violin and piano, and was encored on each of her appearances. (Cornishman, Thursday, 2 April 1885) (Also: Cornwall Cornishman, Thursday, 2 April 1885.)

The sum of [?] was collected after the On March [?] the programme of entertainment at this Institution was arranged by Lindsay Sloper and comprised a choice selection of music by Alice Clara Miss Fanny Miss Minnie and Signor Ernesto Palmieri The Misses Miss and Miss Gertrude Swepstone with Miss Adela Duckham. Lindsay Sloper was the able accompanist . (Charity Record and Philanthropic News, Thursday, 2 April 1885)

Thursday, 30 April 1885 : Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's First Beethoven Performance (Third Series) at Princes' Hall, Piccadilly.

Viard-Louis Concerts. Mme. Jenny Viard Louis last week gave at Prince's Hall the first of her current series of five Beethoven Meetings. In the Sonata Appassionata the fair pianist greatly distinguished herself, her playing being no less remarkable for executive ability than for intellectuality. Her other solo selections were well executed, and also her share in the Twelve Variations for pianoforte and violoncello, in which she was ably assisted by M. Libotton. Miss Griswold was the vocalist, and sang four solos in tasteful style to the skilful accompaniment of Mr. Lindsay Sloper. At the second concert, May 10th, Mme. Patey was to have been the vocalist, but in consequence of severe indisposition, which renders a few weeks' repose absolutely necessary, her appearance will he postponed to a later date, and Mme. Rose Hersee, who was engaged for the third concert (June 2nd), will take Mme. Patey's place. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 9 May 1885)

MDME JENNY VIARD-LOUIS. - The first of this accomplished French pianist's Third Series of Meetings for "Beethoven's Works" was held on Thursday, April 30th, at Princes' Hall, Piccadilly, and we were glad to see a far larger attendance than usual. Mdme Viard-Louis gave first the Sonata, Op. 54, in F major ; next, with M. Libotton, Twelve Variations (Die Zauberflöte), piano and violoncello, which obtained a recall for the executants. A similar compliment was paid to Mdme Viard-Louis after the Sonata, Op. 57, in F minor ("Appassionata"), which was well deserved. Miss Griswold was the vocalist, and sang two of Moore's melodies, with violin and violoncello accompaniments (Messrs Jules Koopman and Libotton), and two German songs - "Nonne der Wehmuth," extremely well sung and much applauded, and "Lied am der Ferne." Mdme Viard-Louis concluded the "meeting" with two Rondos, Op. 51 (No. 1, C minor, No. 2, G major), both most delicately given. Mr Lindsay Sloper accompanied the vocal music. - E. S. M. (The Musical world, Saturday, 9 May 1885)

Monday, 4 May 1885 : Mdlle Lilas Spontini's Matinée Musicale at Messrs Collard's concert rooms.

MDLLE LILAS SPONTINI gave a Matinée Musicale at Messrs Collard's concert rooms on Monday, May 4th. This young lady has an agreeable mezzo-soprano voice, which she already uses with much skill, and was heard to advantage in her own ballad, "His Footsteps," which had to be repeated, as also in "Out of the Twilight," by Suchet Champion. In addition to Mozart's duet, "La Dove prende," sung with Mr Thorman, Mdlle Spontini charmed her audience by the expression and feeling she infused into the romance, "Connais tu le pays," by Ambroise Thomas. Mr Ignace Gibsone, an accomplished artist too seldom heard in public, played two of his own pianoforte compositions, "Sachsisches Lied " and "Valse Impromptu in A flat." He was unanimously and deservedly recalled after his very fine performance. The remaining artists were Mdme Maleska, Samuelli, Messrs J. Sydney and John Thorman, who all did their work well. The violin playing of Herr Edward Calm, in Ernst's Fantasia on airs from Othello, was a pleasing diversion in the programme. The conductors were Signor A. Samuelli, who also contributed a song of his own composition, and Mr Lindsay Sloper. - W. A. J. (The Musical world, Saturday, 9 May 1885)

Friday, 15 May 1885 : Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's Second Beethoven Performance at Prince's Hall, Piccadilly.

Viard Louis Concerts. The second of the current series (the 3rd) of these interesting reunions took place yesterday week at Prince's Hall. The programme, as usual, was restricted to the works of Beethoven, whose sonata, op. 69, and Fantaisie, op. 70, for pianoforte were played with her customary success by Mme. Viard Louis, who also played in excellent style the Six Variations, op. 76, in D major. In the Trio, op. 70, No. 1 in D major, she was joined by Mr. Carrodus and Mr. Libotton, who with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as pianist played the trio accompaniments written by Beethoven to the vocal selections sung in finished style by Mme … [Abridged] (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 23 May 1885)

THE second "meeting" of the third series of Beethoven recitals was held at Princes Hall, Piccadilly, on Friday morning, May 15, when Mdme Viard-Louis played Op. 69, 70, 76, and 77, and was recalled after each. In the Sonata in A major, Op. 69, she was joined by Mr Libotton (violoncello), and the "conversation" was carried on con amore by the skilful executants. The Trio, Op. 70, in D major (Mdme Viard-Louis, Messrs Carrodus and Libotton), was an exceptionally beautiful interpretation, and no one seemed to enjoy it more than the talented artist who accompanies the vocal music at these recitals - Mr Lindsay Sloper, who, no doubt, remembered his own successful début in this favourite work. Mdme Viard-Louis' solo pieces were the "Six Variations in D major," Op. 76, and the little known "Fantaisie," Op. 77. The vocal part of the concert was contributed by Mdme Rose Hersee, who sang "Neue liebe," "O soothe me, my lyre," "0 might I but Patrick love," and "Herz, mein Herz." The last-named gong, especially, was charmingly given, and obtained a recall. It must be satisfactory to Mdme Viard-Louis (who in her conscientious and loving rendering of Beethoven's works does not merely cater for popularity by reproducing favourite works already well known) to find that her audience is not only appreciative but increasing. - E. S. M. (The Musical world, Saturday, 23 May 1885)

Thursday, 21 May 1885 : Mademoiselle Alice Roselli's Evening Concert at Prince's Hall, Piccadilly.

MDLLE ALICE ROSELLI'S concert on Thursday evening, May 21, in Princes Hall, Piccadilly, was, as it deserved to be, fully and fashionably attended. The programme was attractive and the artists excellent. No wonder that the audience were delighted with what they heard, and rewarded the artists according to their exceptional merits. The singers were the accomplished concert-giver, assisted by Miss Helen Meason and Miss Spenser Jones ; Mr W. H. Cummings, Signor Villa, Mr Stuart Marrington, and Mr Santley. The instrumentalists were Mdme Pinart, Mons Eugéne Wagner (pianoforte), Mr Churchill Sibley (organo-piano), Mr John Thomas (harp), and Mr Lazarus (clarinet). Our readers, we doubt not, will agree that we have not "overshot the mark " in saying that the "artists were excellent." And now to remark on the menu with which they favoured us. The programme began with the popular quartet from Flotow's Martha, "Mezza Notte" (Mdlle Alice Roselli, Miss Helen Meason, Mr H. Cummings, and Signor Villa), followed by Mendelssohn's "Rondo Capriccioso " (Mdme Pinart). Mdlle Roselli then gave Mr Sibley's new song "Two Hearts," composed expressly for her, the composer playing the accompaniment ; this was followed by another song by the same composer, sung by Signor Villa (also accompanied by the composer). We could go on ad infinitum naming the various vocal and instrumental pieces in the list but our space is limited, so we must confine ourselves) to those making the greatest impression on the audience, and this without detracting from the merits of others. Among them was Beethoven's beautiful love-song, "Adelaida," sung with genuine expression by Mr W. H. Cummings ; Ralph Betterton's "Son of the Ocean Isle, which Mr Santley was called upon to repeat, but substituted "The Minstrel Boy;" Lucantoni's duet, "Una Notte a Venetia " (Mdlle Roselli and Mr Cummings) ; Emily Oldham's songs, "The Shepherd's Lay," and "His Ship " (Mdlle Roselli) ; Hatton's "To Anthea" (Mr Santley), encored, and "A Cavalier's Song" given in response ; and E. C. Such's new song, "The Children's Garden," composed expressly for and capitally sung by Mdlle Roselli ; and another song by Miss Oldham, "Her Voice," beautifully rendered by Mr Cummings. Besides the songs just named, Mr Lazarus played a very charming "Andante" from the late lamented Mrs Meadows White's Clarinet Concerto, and Schumann's "Allegro" from his Fantasiestucke, No. 3 ; some compositions by Chopin, admirably played by Mons Eugene and "The Mandolin," by Parish Alvars, played by the accomplished harpist, Mr John Thomas. We must not omit to mention the artistic singing by Miss Helen Meason and Miss Spencer Jones of the several vocal compositions allotted to them. As there were no less than twenty-five numbers in the programme, our difficulty in naming them all seriatim will be understood. The concert altogether was a genuine success, and the conductor-accompanists - Mr Sidney Naylor, Mons Roche, and Mr Lindsay Sloper - had a most arduous task to get through, but did so admirably. (The Musical world, Saturday, 30 May 1885)

Mdme. Viard-Louis, to whom some few years ago the public was indebted for more than one series of admirable orchestral concerts, devotes herself now exclusively to the music of Beethoven, of whose works she has made a special and most intelligent study. Her Beethoven concerts are made up, for the most part, of the less familiar compositions of the great master ; and she has brought forward several pieces of chamber music which, overshadowed by greater works from the same pen, run the risk of being, not perhaps forgotten, but for a time lost sight of. Mdme, Viard-Louis as pianist has for her associates Mr, Carrodus and Mr. Libotton; and nothing could have been finer than the style in which these three distinguished artists played on Saturday afternoon Beethoven's trio in E flat (Op. 70, No. 2). Equally worthy of praise was the performance of the sonata in G for piano and violin by Mdme. Viard-Louis and Mr. Carrodus; while Mdme. Viard-Louis distinguished herself, moreover, as soloist by her correct and sympathetic rendering of the sonata in F sharp. She was also set down for the sonata in G (Op. 79), which brought the concert to a conclusion. The instrumental music had meanwhile been diversified by vocal performances, the singer being singer being Mdme. Antoinette Sterling. This admirable artist scarcely does herself justice when she sings those familiar ballads of the day in which she is so often beard. The better the music assigned to her the better does she sing; and never is she beard to so much advantage as in the lieder of the great German composers. For purity of tone and genuineness of feeling her delivery yesterday of Resignation and Ich liebe Dich was quite incomparable. The accompaniments to the songs were played by that able pianist Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (St James's Gazette, Tuesday, 2 June 1885)

Madame Jenny Viard-Louis gave the third concert of the third series of her interesting Beethoven performances, at Prince's Hall, on Monday afternoon, when her skill as a pianist was successfully displayed in the solo sonatas op. 78 and op. 79, in that with Violin, op. 96.; and in the trio in E flat, from op. 70. Her associates in the concerted music were: Mr. Carrodus (violin) aid Mr Libotton (violoncello) Vocal pieces were contributed by Madame Antoinette Sterling, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as accompanist. (Daily News, Thursday, 4 June 1885)

MADAME VIARD-LOUIS'S RECITALS. Madame Viard-Louis gave the thirteenth of her Beethoven concerts at the Prince's Hall on Monday afternoon, when she was assisted by Mr Carrodus, violin, and M. Libotton, violoncello; the vocalist being Madame Antoinette Sterling. The attendance was hardly so large as the merits of the subject deserved, but the appreciation was hearty in the extreme. Madame Viard-Louis, by her own admirable interpretation of the Sonata in F sharp minor, Op. 78, and the Sonata in G major, Op. 79, proved herself, as she has already done on previous occasions, a reverent as well as competent player of Beethoven's pianoforte works. Nothing was wanting in technical skill, nor was there any deficiency in style and expression. In the lively trio of Beethoven in E flat, Op. 70, for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, the fine tone and brilliant execution of Mr Carrodus on the violin, and the artistic violoncello playing of M. Libotton, were worthily associated with Madame Viard-Louis at the pianoforte, and the result was most enjoyable for lovers of Beethoven, cordial applause being bestowed as each movement was concluded. Madame Antoinette Sterling sang the air "Resignation" in her customary artistic manner. She also gave the song "lch liebe dich" and "Dermot and Shelah." Mr Lindsay Sloper accompanied the songs. Brinsmead and Sons' sostenente pianoforte was used on the occasion. (The Era, Saturday, 6 June 1885)

Sunday, 31 May 1885 : Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's First Beethoven Performance at Prince's Hall, Piccadilly.

Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's Recitals. - Madame Jenny Viard-Louis opened the third series of her most interesting performances of Beethoven's works at the Prince's Hall yesterday afternoon. The pieces selected included the Sonata in F major, op. 54, that in F minor, op. 57, the famous Appassionata and two Rondos in C and G major, op. 51, for piano alone, 12 variations for piano and violoncello, and three songs with piano, violin, and violoncello. The vocalist was Miss Gertrude Griswold, and her intelligent reading of the songs, especially of the first, "Love's young dream," was greatly enjoyed. Madame Viard-Louis gave most admirable and sympathetic readings of the pieces she had chosen, and with the assistance of Messrs. Libotton. Koopman, and Lindsay Sloper presented a programme which was not only an intellectual treat but was also educational besides. (Morning Post, Friday, 1 May 1885)

VIARD-LOUIS CONCERTS. Madame Jenny Viard-Louis deserves the thanks of musicians for her perseverance in discharging the self-imposed task of presenting-as nearly as possible in chronological order-all those portions of Beethoven's chamber music in which the master has employed the pianoforte. For the third series her "Meetings," which commenced yesterday at Prince's Hall, she has provided delightful repertory, with Mr. Carrodus (violin), Mr. Libotton (violoncello), and Mr. Lindsay Sloper (accompanyist), as her instrumental auxiliaries; and with Miss Griswold, Madame Patey, and Madame Rose Hersee, as vocalists at the first three concerts of the series. The programme yesterday's concert included Beethoven's Opus 51, sonata major, for pianoforte; Op. 65, his "Twelve Variations'' for pianoforte and violoncello, the theme Kin odor Weibchen," from Mozart's Zauberflote Op. 57, the pianoforte sonata in minor, commonly known as "The Appassionata"and Op. 51, the two pianoforte rondos in [?], and [?] major. Madame Viard-Louis once more proved herself perfect mistress of the keyboard, an accomplished and intellectual exponent of Beethoven ; her execution the Appassionata " sonata being specially excellent. In Op. 66, M. Libotton contributed valuable aid, and proved himself not only a masterly executant, but a sympathetic ally. Four vocal selections were sung with taste and expression by Miss Griswold, admirably accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and the concert appeared to afford much enjoyment to an unusually large audience, among whom were several members the aristocracy. Concerts like these, which not only afford gratification to listeners, but tend to elevate their taste, and to establish high standard in art, are worthy of general support. (Globe, Friday, 1 May 1885)

Friday, 12 June 1885 : Miss De Lisle Allen's Morning Concert at Collard & Collard's Pianoforte And Concert Rooms.

MISS DE LISLE ALLEN'S concert took place at Collard & Collard's Pianoforte and Concert Rooms on Friday morning, June 12, when this accomplished performer on the guitar was assisted by the following vocalists : Mdme Mathilde Zimeri, Mdme Florence Winn, Miss Lauranah Aldridge, Miss Belval, Misses Henrietta and Gertrude Nunn, Signor Isidore De Lara, Signor Rizzelli, and Mr Thorndike ; the instrumentalists were Miss Ida Weber, violinist, Miss De Lisle Allen and her pupil, Miss E. C. Falconer (amateur), guitar, with Mr Lindsay Sloper and Signor Tito Mattei as pianists. The performances of Miss De Lisle Allen should be first noticed ; we, therefore, as in duty bound, inform our readers that the accomplished beneficiaire delighted her audience (many of whom were ardent admirers of the instrument on which Miss Allen is an adept in the highest acceptation of the word) with two characteristic pieces by Luigi, for guitar alone, entitled "Ximene's March " and "The Rhone Fete; " subsequently, with her very clever pupil (amateur), Miss E. C. Falconer, playing a duet ("Old Air") by Neumann, and concluding the concert with a "Pot-pourri," for guitar alone, gaining the entire approbation of her audience, Miss Falconer sharing with her instructor the genuine applause awarded to the very pretty duet for two guitars named above. The pianists, Signor Tito Mattei and Mr Lindsay Sloper - the first-named giving in his most brilliant style his two charming compositions, "Idylle " and " Chit-chat," and Mr Sloper (a classical pianist "par excellence") playing, like a genuine artist, Chopin's Nocturne in F minor and his own characteristic "Marche Hongroise" - were valuable additions to the list of artists who assisted. The applause each received was as hearty as deserved. The singers were quite "up to the mark;" The Misses Henrietta and Gertrude Nunn beginning the concert with Gordigiani's agreeable duet, "Sempre insieme,' singing it with taste and expression, qualities they also exhibited in Miss Carmichael's duets (accompanied by the composer), "A poor soul sat sighing " and "Who is Sylvia." Miss Belval gave "The Cuckoo song," by Dr Arne, Mdlle Mathilde Zimeri, Gertnan Lieder by Becker and Abt, as well as a charming song, "I love my love," by O'Leary Vining; Miss Florence Winn, "The three wishes," by Pinsuti; " Mr Thorndike, "A Serenade," by Gerard F. Cobb ; Signor Rizzelli, songs by Alary and Pinsuti, and Mr Isidore de Lara, Hope Temple's very popular "'Tis all that I can say," and his own charming song, "Mine To-day." Miss Ida Weber contributed two violin solos and Miss Minnie Bell a reading of "Minnehaha." The accompanists named were Miss Carmichael, Miss Allen, Mr Sloper, and Signor Romili. The concert altogether gave perfect satisfaction. (The Musical world, Saturday, 27 June 1885)

Lindsay Sloper gave a recital on "The New Ten Guinea Pianoforte" on Monday to a very large audience in the music-room at the Inventions Exhibition. The instrument proved to have even greater power and quality of tone than one would expect in a much higher priced piano. The London Music Publishing Company are the makers. (Musical standard, Saturday, 20 June 1885)

A Pianoforte Recital was given on the London Music Publishing Company's New Ten-Guinea Piano at the "Inventories," at 3 0'clock on Monday last, by Lindsay Sloper, Esq., when the following programme was performed :- Lieder ohne Worte, in E Major, in A major (Spring Song) (Mendelssohn) ; Bourrée, (J. S. Anderson) ; Nocturne in E flat major, Mazurka in B flat major (Chopin); Two Sketches, Sleep, Waking (S. Emily Oldham); Feuillet D'Album (Stephen Heller); Marche Hongroise (Lindsay Sloper); Album Leaf (T. Mee Pattison) ; The British Army March (Charles Deacon). (The Orchestra musical review, Oct. 1884-Dec. 1887, Saturday, 20 June 1885)

A RECITAL was given on June 15th, by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, on the new ten-guinea pianoforte, in the music room at the Inventions Exhibition, which attracted a considerable amount of attention. The programme selected by this esteemed performer contained pieces by Mendelssohn, Chopin, Heller, and L. Sloper, and it is needless to say, afforded the utmost satisfaction, and general surprise was felt at the sonorous tone and perfect repetition of this remarkable instrument. On Tuesday, July 14th, Mr. Ernst Wertheim, a pianist of great merit and artistic perception, gave another recital as above, and scored an emphatic success, being much applauded and gaining an irrefusable encore for his spirited rendering of Gottschalk's "Pasquinade." The London Music Publishing Company is to be congratulated on its sustained success. (The Orchestra musical review, Oct. 1884-Dec. 1887, Saturday, 1 August 1885)

Tuesday, 16 June 1885 : Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's Fourth Beethoven Performance at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MDME. VIARD-LOUIS & BEETHOVEN'S WORKS. Madame Viard-Louis being unable to hold her fourteenth meeting for the performance of the works of Beethoven at the Prince's Hall, the recital was given on Tuesday afternoon at St. James's Hall, in the presence of a numerous audience. Madame Viard-Louis, who was greeted with the most cordial applause when she appeared on the platform, commenced the programme with the well-known Sonata, Op 81, entitled "Les Adieux, l'Absence, et le Retour." This sonata, originally composed in May, 1809, had the third portion added in January the following year. Madame Viard-Louis rendered it with her customary finish of style, and with due regard to the changes of expression demanded by the contrasted themes. The sonata has been often referred to by modern composers of the " Programme School " as a proof that even Beethoven lent himself to the descriptive style of music. But nothing could be more legitimate than the effects introduced in this sonata. It is one thing when Beethoven endeavours to express in music some of the tenderest of human feelings, and an altogether different matter when a modern composer treats us to a "Dance of Skeletons." Madame Viard-Louis, in her excellent work "Music and the Piano," writes admirably on this subject. All pianoforte students should read this book, if they wish to acquire a true knowledge of all that is most worthy of study in modern pianoforte music. The second piano solo on Tuesday was Beethoven's Polonaise in C major, Op. 89, not, perhaps, one of his most characteristic works, but fall of interest. Madame Viard-Louis also played the Sonata Op. 90 in E minor, but the most attractive item of all was the famous B flat trio for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello. Beethoven's last trio can never be heard without thorough enjoyment. It is so full of deep though musical knowledge and intense expression, while some of the simplest melodic passages are absolutely magical in effect. They captivate the merest novice, and they delight the most cultivated. The pianist gave the fullest interpretation of its fine ideas, and Mr Carrodus at the violin and M. Libotton at the violoncello gave worthy assistance, so that the trio was listened to with delight and warmly applauded after every movement, and especially at the close. The vocal selections consisted of Beethoven's arrangement of Irish melodies as duets for soprano and tenor, with accompaniments for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello. Messrs Carrodus and Libotton with Mr Lindsay Sloper played these primitive accompaniments, which give little idea of the strength and power of Beethoven; but they are extremely pleasing. The vocalists were Madame Florence Neville Hughes Paltzer (who will do well to abbreviate her names, or amateurs will never be able to remember them) and Mr Neville Hughes. They sang the duets agreeably, and gained considerable applause. The services of Mr Lindsay Sloper must be acknowledged with commendation, and a word of praise may fairly be given to the fine quality of tone produced from the Brinsmead pianoforte. (The Era, Saturday, 20 June 1885)

MDME. VIARD-LOUIS' MEETINGS FOR BEETHOVEN'S WORKS. - St James's Hall was very fairly attended on the occasion of the fourth meeting of the present series which took place on Tuesday morning, June 16th, Mdme Viard-Louis was well received and warmly applauded after her excellent performance of the Sonata, Op. 81 ("Les Adieux, l'Absence, et le retour"), and the "Polonaise in C major," Op. 89. Subsequently Mdme Viard-Louis joined Messrs Carrodus and Libotton in the Trio, Op. 97, B flat (recalled), and concluded the "meeting " by playing the solo Sonata in E minor, p. 90, for pianoforte alone (recalled). Three Irish duets were sung by Mr and Mrs Neville Hughes, to the accompaniments arranged by Beethoven for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, played by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Carrodus, and Libotton. - E. S. M. (The Musical world, Saturday, 20 June 1885)

Saturday, 20 June 1885 : Miss Julia Muschamp's Afternoon Concert at Marlborough Rooms, Regent-Street.

MISS JULIA MUSCHAMP'S CONCERT. The Marlborough Rooms were hardly large enough to hold all the friends and admirers of Miss Muschamp on Saturday afternoon, and they consequently overflowed to the staircase and to any odd corner where a sight of the platform could be obtained. Although the audience consisted mainly of the fair sex the applause was extremely cordial. Ladies risked their gloves without fear of the consequences in expressing their satisfaction with Miss Muschamp's playing and with the vocal efforts of the various artists. Miss Julia Muschamp was heard in the Andante and Rondo Capriccioso of Mendelssohn and in the pretty fantasia of Gottschalk entitled "Dernier Amour," which the young lady played with graceful ease, and with a full command of the keyboard, which enabled her to render it with the sentiment as well as the mechanical execution required. This piece came late in the programme or it would have been admired and applauded still more. But Miss Muschamp had every reason to be pleased with the flattering reception she met with, for it was evident the approval of the audience was genuine, and not merely a friendly demonstration. Miss Muschamp will, no doubt, secure greater favour still as her talents become better known. The programme was varied in every possible way by vocal and instrumental pieces, many of them very attractive, including a duet for pianoforte and harp upon melodies from Meyerbeer's well-known opera Les Huguenots, and played by Miss Muschamp and Mr Oberthür. This gentleman also gave as a solo for the harp his own clever and effective piece called "Clouds and Sunshine," in which some pretty and effective contrasts of effect are introduced with taste and skill. Another instrumental solo was Vieuxtemps' "Ballade and Polonaise," for violin, by Signor Scuderi, who, although not in his best voice, sang the "Mandolinata" gracefully. Mdlle. Marie de Lido introduced the cavatina from Gounod's opera La Reine de Saba with considerable effect, and also sang "Lost," by L. Engel, with no little success. Madame Telma sang the well-known scena "Softly sighs," from Der Freischütz, receiving great applause, and being well accompanied by Mr Wilhelm Ganz, whose valuable services were often in request during the concert., Mr Lindsay Sloper also assisted in the same department. Miss Maud Martin sang a ballad of Signor Denza, entitled "Golden Stars," and the bolero from Verdi's Sicilian Vespers with good effect. Madame Osborne Williams, in Cowen's charming song "The Reaper and the Flowers," and the homely ballad "O, my sailor boy," gained cordial applause, and the genial humour of Signor Zoboli delighted the audience greatly in Donizetti's buffo song "Viva il Matriomonio" and Fiorovanti's "Feminine." Signor Zoboli's animated manner, voluble utterance, and dramatic power. added much to the effect of the lively music, which, after all that has been said against the school to which it belongs, has still the power to please and amuse. Mr Bernard Lane in the popular song which he has made his own, "The old and the young Marie," was warmly applauded. He was set down for a new song by Signor Randegger, but sang Clay's pretty ballad "My bark is ready" with his customary grace and style. Mr Henry Walsham was also one of the most popular vocalists of the concert. Mr Oscar G. Noyes sang songs by Rossini, Carissimi, and Scuderi. We have verified, we think, our statement as to the variety of the items, and the proof that they were appreciated was the constant applause bestowed by the crowded audience. (The Era, Saturday, 27 June 1885)

Tuesday, 23 June 1885 : Benedict Memorial Dramatic and Musical Matinée at Drury-Lane Theatre.

BENEDICT MEMORIAL. DRAMATIC and MUSICAL MATINEE, At DRURY LANE THEATRE (By kind permission of Augustus Harris, Esq.) TUESDAY Next, June 23, at 1.30. Messrs Chappell beg to inform the public that the celebrated artistes already announced have most kindly promised their valuable aid for the BENEFIT of LADY BENEDICT. Programme: Chorus, "The Soldiers of the Guard" (W.C. Levey), Mr. Stedman's Choir Boys. Barcarola "Batisconda " (Ponchielli), Mr. F. King. Humorous song. Mr. George Grossmith (by kind permission of R. D'Oyley Carte. Esq.) The immensely successful duologue, "My Milliner's Bill," by G. W. Godfrey, characters by Mr. Arthur Cecil and Mrs. John Wood, who will introduce "His heart was true to Poll " (words by F. C. Burnand, music by Walter Austin). Ballad, "Good night, beloved" (Balfe), Mr. Joseph Maas. Old English song, "The Vicar of Bray," Mr. Santley. The popular comedietta, in one act, " Uncle's Will," by Theyre Smith, characters by Mr. Kendal, Mr. R. Cathcart (by kind permission of Messrs. Hare and Kendal), and Mrs. Kendal. Recit. and aria. "It is a charming girl I love," ("Lily of Killarney") (Benedict) (by permission of Mr. Harry Wall, Copyright Protection Office), Mr. Sims Reeves. Recitation, "The Demon Ship " (Tom Hood), Mrs. Bancroft (who has kindly consented to recite on this occasion only). Romance " L'Indovina." (Fanny Puzzi), Madame Trebelli (accompanied by the composer). Recitation, Mr. Beerbohm-Tree. The Comedy, in One Act, DELICATE GROUND, by Charles Dance ; characters by Mr. Charles Wyndham, Mr. George Giddens, and Miss Kate Rorke (by kind permission of C. Wyndham, Esq.). Ballad, "Killarney " (Balfe), Miss Beata Francis. National Anthem, Mr. Stedman's Choir Boys. Conductors- Mr. A. Randegger, Mr. Wilhelm Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Sidney Naylor. Stalls, £1 1s.; private boxes, £2 2s. to £6 6s. ; grand circle, first row, 15s.; other rows, 10s. 6d.; first circle, first row, 10s.; other rows, 6s.; balcony, 3s.; pit, 2s. 6d.; gallery, 2s; upper gallery, 1s. To be obtained of the usual agents, at the box office of the Theatre, and at 2, Manchester-square, W. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 17 June 1885) (Also: The Times, Wednesday, 17 June 1885.)

BENEDICT MEMORIAL MATINEE.- Conductors, MM. A. RANDEGGER, W. GANZ, LINDSAY SLOPER, and SIDNEY NAYLOR, Tuesday Next, at Drury-lane Theatre. (The Standard, Saturday, 20 June 1885)

BENEDICT MEMORIAL. DRAMATIC and MUSICAL MATINEE, At DRURY LANE THEATRE (By kind permission of Augustus Harris, Esq.) Messrs Chappell beg to inform the public that the following celebrated musical and dramatic artistes have most kindly promised their valuable aid To-morrow (TUESDAY) AFTERNOON, June 23, for the BENEFIT of Lady BENEDICT. Programme: Chorus, "The Soldiers of the Guard" (W.C. Levey), Mr. Stedman's Choir Boys. Barcarola "Batisconda " (Ponchielli), Mr. F. King. Humorous song. Mr. George Grossmith (by kind permission of R. D'Oyley Carte.Esq.) The immensely successful duologue, "My Milliner's Bill," by G. W. Godfrey, characters by Mr. Arthur Cecil and Mrs. John Wood, who will introduce "His heart was true to Poll " (words by F. C. Burnand, music by Walter Austin). Ballad, "Good night, beloved" (Balfe), Mr. Joseph Maas. Old English song, "The Vicar of Bray," Mr. Santley. The popular comedietta, in one act, " Uncle's Will," by Theyre Smith, characters by Mr. Kendal, Mr. R. Cathcart (by kind permission of Messrs. Hare and Kendal), and Mrs. Kendal. Recit. and aria. "It is a charming girl I love," ("Lily of Killarney") (Benedict) (by permission of Mr. Harry Wall, Copyright Protection Office), Mr. Sims Reeves. Recitation, "The Demon Ship " (Tom Hood), Mrs. Bancroft (who has kindly consented to recite on this occasion only). Romance " L'Indovina." (Fanny Puzzi), Madame Trebelli (accompanied by the composer). Recitation, Mr. Beerbohm-Tree. The Comedy, in One Act, DELICATE GROUND, by Charles Dance ; characters by Mr. Charles Wyndham, Mr. George Giddens, and Miss Kate Rorke (by kind permission of C. Wyndham, Esq.). Ballad, "Killarney " (Balfe), Miss Beata Francis. National Anthem, Mr. Stedman's Choir Boys. Conductors- Mr. A. Randegger, Mr. Wilhelm Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Sidney Naylor. The performance will commence at 1.30. Doors open at one o'clock. Early application is requested for the few remaining tickets. Stalls, one guinea ; private boxes, two to four guineas ; grand circle, 10s. 6d.; first circle, first row, 10s.; other rows, 6s.; balcony, 3s.; pit, 2s. 6d.; gallery, 2s; upper gallery, 1s. To be obtained of the usual agents, at the box office of the Theatre, and at 2, Manchester-square, W. (The Standard, Monday, 22 June 1885) (Also: The Standard, Tuesday, 23 June 1885.)

BENEDICT MEMORIAL. DRAMATIC and MUSICAL MATINEE, At DRURY LANE THEATRE (By kind permission of Augustus Harris, Esq.) Messrs Chappell beg to inform the public that the celebrated musical and dramatic artistes below have most kindly promised their valuable aid To-morrow (TUESDAY) AFTERNOON, June 23, for the BENEFIT of Lady BENEDICT. The performance will commence at 1.30. Doors open at one o'clock. Programme: Chorus, "The Soldiers of the Guard" (W.C. Levey), Mr. Stedman's Choir Boys. Barcarola "Batisconda " (Ponchielli), Mr. F. King. Humorous song. Mr. George Grossmith (by kind permission of R. D'Oyley Carte. Esq.) The immensely successful duologue, "My Milliner's Bill," by G. W. Godfrey, characters by Mr. Arthur Cecil and Mrs. John Wood, who will introduce "His heart was true to Poll " (words by F. C. Burnand, music by Walter Austin). Ballad, "Good night, beloved" (Balfe), Mr. Joseph Maas. Old English song, "The Vicar of Bray," Mr. Santley. The popular comedietta, in one act, " Uncle's Will," by Theyre Smith, characters by Mr. Kendal, Mr. R. Cathcart (by kind permission of Messrs. Hare and Kendal), and Mrs. Kendal. Recit. and aria. "It is a charming girl I love," ("Lily of Killarney") (Benedict) (by permission of Mr. Harry Wall, Copyright Protection Office), Mr. Sims Reeves. Recitation, "The Demon Ship " (Tom Hood), Mrs. Bancroft (who has kindly consented to recite on this occasion only). Romance " L'Indovina." (Fanny Puzzi), Madame Trebelli (accompanied by the composer). Recitation, Mr. Beerbohm-Tree. The Comedy, in One Act, DELICATE GROUND, by Charles Dance ; characters by Mr. Charles Wyndham, Mr. George Giddens, and Miss Kate Rorke (by kind permission of C. Wyndham, Esq.). Ballad, "Killarney " (Balfe), Miss Beata Francis. National Anthem, Mr. Stedman's Choir Boys. Conductors- Mr. A. Randegger, Mr. Wilhelm Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Sidney Naylor. A few Stalls, £1 1s.; grand circle, 10s. 6d.; first circle, first row, 10s.; other rows, 6s.; balcony, 3s.; pit, 2s. 6d.; gallery, 2s; upper gallery, 1s. To be obtained of the usual agents, at the box office of the Theatre, and at 2, Manchester-square, W. (Morning Post, Monday, 22 June 1885)

THE BENEDICT MEMORIAL PERFORMANCES. The play-bill on such occasions as that of the performances for the benefit of the Benedict Memorial, at Drury-lane Theatre yesterday afternoon, is not as other playbills. No elegant little card or tiny folio of four pages suffices for entertainments which include no inconsiderable part of the available talent of the day. The Benedict programme was accordingly an oblong document almost vying in proportions the scroll of Leporello and hardly less crowded with names. Mrs. John Wood and Mr. Arthur Cecil had undertaken to appear in a comedietta, this popular lady adding to these attractions Mr. Burnand's song, "His Heart was True to Poll." Mr. and Mrs. Kendal followed in that never-failing source of satisfaction, "Uncle's Will," and Miss Kate Rorke, Mr. Charles Wyndham and Mr. George Giddens were down for a performance of "Delicate Ground." Besides these - and let us here note the gratifying circumstance that there was no single absentee from the entire long list - Mrs. Bancroft had promised to appear, and kept her word, by standing forth, somewhat to the astonishment of her admirers, in solemn, not to say funereal attire, to deliver a wild and fearful tale of adventure at sea, which, after much harrowing detail and many tragic airs and gestures, proved to be only the prelude to a comic surprise. Mr. George Grossmith also gave a comic scene, and Mr. Beerbohm Tree told in the first person a curiously touching though rather painful story of a dying rough and his dog, with a degree of power and intensity bespeaking in this remarkable actor other powers than those by which he is more generally known. Music, however, was, we need hardly say, the leading feature of the business of the afternoon, Mr. Joseph Maas, Mr. Santley, Mr. Sims Reeves, Madame Trebelli, and Miss Beata Francis a contributing each a song; while Mr. Sims Reeves, yielding to an encore of a most determined character, supplemented his recitative and aria from Sir Julius Benedict's "Lily of Killarney," with Dibdin's " Tom Bowling," which was sung by him in his own incomparable style. Mr. Stedman's famous choir boys were s also in attendance to sing a chorus, while Messrs. Randegger, Wilhelm Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, and Sidney Naylor lent their services as conductors. Long and Varied as was the succession of entertainments, the performance, which had begun at the early hour of half-past one, concluded in good time for the needful preparations for the evening entertainments. The theatre was filled by a brilliant audience, among whom numerous musical and dramatic celebrities were to be noted. (Daily News, Wednesday, 24 June 1885)

The Benedict Memorial- A miscellaneous entertainment, given at Drury Lane Theatre yesterday afternoon, by the kind permission of Mr. Augustus Harris, for the benefit of Lady Benedict, drew together a large and brilliant audience. For their enjoyment had been provided a series of attractive performances in which several artists of distinction took part. The well-known comediettas "My Milliner's Bill," "Uncle's Will," and "Delicate Ground " were played in excellent style by Mr. John Wood, Mrs. Kendal, Miss Kate Rorke, and Messrs A Cecil, Kendal, C. Wyndham, Cathcart, and Giddens. These pieces constituted the dramatic element of a highly diversified programme. There were songs, old and new which were received with enthusiasm, such as "Good Night," sung by Mr. J. Maas ; "The Vicar of Bray "by Mr. Santley ; "A Charming Girl " and "Tom Bowling" by Mr. Sims Reeves ; "L'Indovina," by Madame Trebelli ; and "Killarney" by Miss B. Francis. Mrs. Bancroft recited Tom Hood's "Demon Ship;" Mr. G. Grossmith gave "The Duke of Seven Dials;" and Mr. B. Tree a poetic recitation. The whole affair passed off with éclat and it may well be hoped with a result very advantageous to the beneficiaire. Messrs. Randegger, Ganz, Lindsay Sloper. and Sydney Naylor were conductors. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 24 June 1885)

THE BENEDICT MEMORIAL PERFORMANCES. entertainment ot great variety and excellence given at Drury Lane on Tuesday afternoon for the benefit of Lady Benedict, and attracted a crowded audience. From the long roll of artists who had promised their aid there was not single absentee. In the theatrical section of the programme Mrs. John Wood, Mr. Arthur Cecil, Mr. and Mrs. Kendal, Mr. George Giddens, Mr. Charles Wyndham, and others appeared in many of their most interesting impersonations. Mrs. Bancroft and Mr. Beerbohm Tree gave recitations, and then, amid much enthusiasm, Mr. Sims Reeves sang a recitative and aria from Sir Julius Benedict's "Lily of Killarney," and yielding to the demands for encore, substituted " Tom Bowling." Mr. Joseph Maas, Mr. Madame Trebelli, and Miss Beata Francis also each contributed a song, to the great enjoyment the audience. Mr. Stedman's choir sang chorus; and Messrs. Randegger, Wilhelm Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, and Sidney Naylor lent their services as conductors. (Globe, Thursday, 25 June 1885)

THE BENEDICT MATINEE. On Tuesday last the Benedict Memorial Matinée took place at Drury Lane Theatre in lieu of the concert which had been previously announced by the deceased gentleman. The project had not been abandoned, and the arrangements, although of somewhat altered character, were completed, so that the pecuniary result should be especially devoted to the benefit of Lady Benedict. We are glad to say, that the efforts of the friends of the widowed lady are likely to be well rewarded. The theatre, kindly lent for the purpose by Mr Augustus Harris, was filled to overflowing by an audience of distinction and respectability ; and it may therefore be presumed that the golden anticipations of the managers have been fully realized. The respect in which the late Sir Julius Benedict was held, not only by the members of his own profession, but also by those of the theatrical world, was conspicuously shown upon the present occasion, when several of the most eminent artists of both services came to the assistance of his widow, and made the compilation of a programme possible in the highest degree tempting and attractive. The musical contributions were necessarily of a familiar type, and were presented at intervals between the dramatic pieces, which gave the matinée its chief popular interest. They began with some choral singing by Messrs Roberts and Stedman's choir boys, who have been carefully trained, and produce effective results, of which we had pleasing evidence in a new national song "Wake, England, from your sleeping !") by Mr W. C. Levey. Among the more remarkable vocal pieces were Balfe's "Good-night, beloved," for which, Mr Joseph Maas was rewarded with three recalls ; a pair of songs (Weber's "Fatima," from Abu Hassan, and a canzone by Fanny Puzzi) by Mdme Trebelli ; and the "Vicar of Bray," by Mr Santley. With Mr Sims Reeves came the pretty air, "It is a charming girl I love," from the Lily of Killarney, representing the late composer, but meagrely, be it said ; but as it was sung by Mr Sims Reeves in his daintiest manner, it was of course received with vociferous acclamations, and the singer being in a compliant humour, moved, doubtless, by the indirect applicability of the words, vouchsafed by way of encore the famous old ditty, "Tom Bowling." The list of songs terminated with another of the ballads of Balfe, sung by Miss Beata Francis. The dramatic entertainments consisted of that amusing duologue, My Milliner's Bill, and the comediettas, Uncle's Will and Delicate Ground. The mere mention of these pieces will at once suggest the names of the distinguished artists who played in them, namely, Mr Arthur Cecil and Mr John Wood in the first ; Mr and Mrs Kendal, in the second ; and Mr Charles Wyndham and Miss Kate Rorke, in the third. It is unnecessary to say that the reception given to these popular favourites was as loud as it was cordial, and that they acted with all their customary ability ; each little comedy in fact, being a cabinet picture, alike perfect both in finish and vraisemblance. Besides these pleasantest of dramatic sketches, the recitative element was not forgotten ; and to Mrs Bancroft the audience was indebted for her recital of that wondrous piece of word painting, "Hood's Demon Ship;" and to Mr Beerbohm Tree, for Dagonet's pathetic story, "Told to the Missionary;" Mr George Grossmith having earlier in the evening contributed two of his amusing patter gongs, "The Duke of Seven Dials" and "The French Verbs," with what diverting effect may easily be imagined. The proceedings were conducted by Mr A. Randegger, Mr Ganz, Mr Lindsay Sloper, and Mr Sidney Naylor. - H. (The Musical world, Saturday, 27 June 1885)

Wednesday, 1 July 1885 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Recital to demonstrate the ten-guinea pianoforte [date approx] at London Music Publishing Company, 51 Great Marlborough-street.

THE LONDON MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, 51, Great Marlborough Street, London. The small exhibit of this company is important out of all proportion to the space it occupies, as the benefit conferred upon people of musical tastes and small means by the production of the cheapest pianoforte ever manufactured is one the magnitude of which can hardly be questioned. The ten-guinea pianoforte made by this company is an instrument of full compass, solid in construction, good in tone, and of guaranteed durability. It is supplied in a well-designed walnutwood case, and its capacity to stand change of climate has been proved by the number that have already been exported to the Australian Colonies. A recital by Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave visitors an important opportunity of judging as to the capabilities of the instrument. (Colonies and India, Friday, 3 July 1885)

Wednesday, 1 July 1885 : Mr. A. L'Estrange's Pianoforte Recital (Evening) at Steinway Hall, Lower Seymour-Street, Portman-Square.

MR. A. L'ESTRANGE'S PIANOFORTE RECITAL. We have seldom been better pleased with the selection of music at an evening concert than we were with that given by Mr L'Estrange on Wednesday evening at Steinway Hall. There was a great variety of selections, and all were interesting as music, while the execution deserved most cordial praise. Mr Arthur L'Estrange is a pianist of remarkable ability, and he is singularly modest and unaffected in his manner. He conquers the greatest difficulties on the keyboard and plays the most elaborate compositions from memory without going into a sort of musical madness like some of our foreign friends, whose eyes "in a fine frenzy rolling," and whose hair tossed wildly over their scowling brows and hands uplifted high in the air no doubt greatly impress innocent musical martyrs, who fancy these ecstasies arise from the passionate souls of the players. Common sense lovers of music are, however, not greatly influenced by that sort of thing, and would rather take their Beethoven and Mendelssohn without this "sauce piquante." For ourselves, it is with real pleasure we listen to a capable player who sits down calmly and gives us the gentile ideas of a great composer without fuss or affectation. Mr. L'Estrange is one of these; and he has at his command ample technical skill, style, impulse, and power. His rendering of Schumann's "Kreisleriana" made a great impression upon the audience, and he was equally successful in Chopin's "Fantasia in C Sharp Minor " and Scherzo in B Minor. The last was a brilliant display both as regards execution and style. The weird, almost demoniacal accent of Chopin's original phrases demands great vigour and decision on the part of the player, and Mr L'Estrange was quite equal to his task. His rendering of this fine composition was a genuine success, and justified the great applause bestowed. A variety of other pianoforte pieces were given, and in all Mr. L'Estrange displayed absolute command of the instrument, and an intimate acquaintance with the styles of the composers. His concluding piece was Liszt's transcription of the famous Rigoletto quartet. He also joined Mdlle. Anna Lang in some pieces for pianoforte and violin. These were compositions of Raff, Ernst, and Heller, and others. The young lady played as one of her violin solos Wieniawski's difficult Polonaise with adequate skill, and was rewarded with hearty applause. Charming vocal pieces were given, and the tenor singing of Mr Henry Guy was brilliantly successful. He sang "The Question" and the lovely air, "Thine is my heart," of Schubert, with expression and refinement worthy of any modern tenor. Miss Ella Lemmens also promises to do honour to the name she bears. Her execution of Rode's air with variations was extremely clever, rich in tone, and dashing in style. Mr Arthur Rousbey sang "O, Star of Eve," from Wagner's Tannhauser, with great effect, and the beautiful air from Massenet's opera Il Re di Lahore. Mdlle. Gomez also assisted, and a word of commendation may justly be given to Mr Lindsay Sloper, who joined Mr L'Estrange in Chopin's Rondo in C major for two pianofortes. Mr Lindsay Sloper also accompanied splendidly. (The Era, Saturday, 4 July 1885)

STEINWAY HALL. - Mr Arthur L'Estrange had a pianoforte recital on Wednesday, July 1st, when he essayed several pieces by Chopin, Moskowski, Liszt, and four numbers of Schumann's "Kreisleriana." Mr L'Estrange also played with Mr Lindsay Sloper Chopin's "Rondo in C major " for two pianofortes. The concert-giver was assisted by Miss Ella Lemmens, who sang Rode's "Air with variations " and "To the Queen of my Heart " admirably, and was recalled after each. Mdlle Catalina Gomez and Mr Henry Guy also sang. Mdlle Anna Lang (violinist) played a "Polonaise" and "Mazurka" by Wieniawski, and subsequently, with Mr L'Estrange, some of the "Pensées Fugitives" by Heller and Ernst. A double encore was allotted to Mdlle Lang after her performance of the "Polonaise." Messrs Lindsay Sloper, F. G. Cole, and Herr Trousselle, were the accompanists. With such a varied programme, a larger audience might have been expected, the room, however, was not more than half filled. - W. A. J. (The Musical world, Saturday, 4 July 1885)

Mr Arthur L'Estrange's Recital. A PIANOFORTE recital was given by Mr Arthur L'Estrange at the Steinway Hall, on July 1st. Although announced as a recital a full and excellent programme was submitted, containing the names of Miss Ella Lemmens, Mdlle. Catalina Gomez, Mr Henry Guy, and Mr Arthur Rousbey, as vocalists ; Mdlle. Anna Lang, violinist ; Mr Arthur L'Estrange for pianoforte, and Messrs Lindsay Sloper, J. Trouselle, and F. G. Cole as conductors. Mr L'Estrange was heard to greatest advantage in a minuet of Moskowski, a Mazurka by Godard, and an intermezzo of his own composition. Two songs by Schubert, "The Question," and "Thine is my Heart," together with "An Evening Song," by Blumenthal, were fairly rendered by Mr Henry Guy ; and Mr Arthur Rousbey won a good opinion in Wagner's "'O Star of Eve"(Tannhauser), and an air from Massenet's oriental work, "Il Re de Lahore." Although Miss Ella Lemmens seemed to be suffering from slight hoarseness, she sang the difficult passages in Rode's "Air with Variations" with much ability. A well-merited word of praise is due to Mdlle. Anna Lang for her excellent violin solos, the first of which, a "Polonaise " by N. Wieniawski, pleased the audience so much that they wanted to hear it again. (The Magazine of music : For the student and the Million, Feb. 1885, Saturday, 1 August 1885)

Thursday, 2 July 1885 : Mademoiselle Lilas Spontini's Second Evening Concert at Athenaeum, Goldhawk-Road, West Kensington Park.

… POPULAR CONCERTS. ATHENAEUM, GOLDHAWK ROAD, Mdlle. LILAS SPONTINI'S Second Concert of the Series, July 2nd. Artistes : Mdlle. Lilas Spontini, Mdme. INEZ VALESKA, Mm MARIAN ELLIS, Min FLORENTIA BERNANI. Mr. VICTOR ROMILLY, Mr. W. J. BUSSELL, Mr. JOHN THORMAN (late Royal Opera Co.), Herr EDWARD CALM and LINDSAY SLOPER. MUSICAL SKETCH:- Mr. C. W. GARDON. Signor A. SAMPELLI, Signor O. DINELLI, Mr. THEODORE DREW, and Signor IGNACE OSBORNE … (West London Observer, Saturday, 27 June 1885)

WEST KENSINGTON PARK POPULAR CONCERTS, ATHEN&Aelig;UM, GOLDHAWK ROAD, W. MDLLE LILAS SPONTINI begs to announce her SECOND EVENING CONCERT of the Series, July 2, when the Cantata, "THE WOOD NYMPHS," by IGNACE GIBSONE, will be given. She will be assisted by the following Artists: Miss Florentia Bernani, Miss Marian Ellis, Mdme Inez Maleska, Messrs W. J. Russell, V. Romilly, J. Thorman (late Royal English Opera Company), Herr Ed. Calm, Mr Lindsay Sloper. Accompanists - Signors A. Samuelli, G. Dinelli, Mr Theo. Drew, and Ignace Gibsone. Musical Sketch - Mr E. W. Gardon. (The Musical world, Saturday, 27 June 1885)

MDLLE. LILAS SPONTINI'S CONCERT. Mdlle. Lilas Spontini's second concert was given at the Athenaeum, Goldhawk-road, on Thursday last. A smaller audience than the intrinsic merit of the concert deserved assembled on this occasion, but made up by its enthusiasm for any lack of numbers. Mdlle. Spontini was unfortunately suffering from indisposition, so we are precluded from criticising her singing in the Wood Nymphs, a cantata for female voices by Ignace Gibson. This clever composer has been heard of too little of late years, and we are surprised that the denizens of Goldhawk-road did not flock more eagerly to listen to this sweet and graceful composition, and to the playing of Mr Ignace Gibson, which is of an order decidedly superior to anything they are likely to often hear in their vicinity. It is only just to the West Kensingtonians to say that the treat of listening to Mr Gibson's masterly execution on the pianoforte was only given to the audience by accident on Thursday, he acting as substitute for Mr Lindsay Sloper, who was unable to appear. Mr Gibson played a "Marche Hongroise" by the absent composer in fine style, his command of the instrument showing the practised hand of a veteran pianist. His cantata The Wood Nymphs was delightfully rendered by Madame I. Maleska, Mdlle. L. Spontini, and Miss M. Ellis. Mr E. W. Gordon agreeably diversified the programme by his introduction of a musical sketch entitled The Frolics of Cupid, in which he sketched most amusingly the love-makings of members of various nationalities, giving, in response to a unanimous encore a song with a most "catchy" refrain about "The Metropolitan Railway." Both compositions were smartly put together, and rendered with much vivacity and humour. The second part of the programme consisted of songs by Mdlle. Spontini, Miss F. Bernani, Miss M. Ellis, Madame I. Maleska, Mr J. Thorman, Mr W. J. Russell, and Mr V. Romilly, and two violin solos by Herr Ed. Calm. The concert, though of an unambitious character, was a pleasant and well-arranged musical evening, and well deserved a more extensive patronage than it appeared to receive. (The Era, Saturday, 4 July 1885)

Monday, 6 July 1885 : Miss Annie Glen's Concert and A Fancy Dress Bazaar on behalf of the Medical Aid Society for Poor Ladies at Town Hall, Kensington.

A FANCY DRESS BAZAAR, Under distinguished Patronage, will be held at the Town Hall, Kensington, on the 6th and 7th July On BEHALF of the MEDICAL AID SOCIETY for POOR LADIES. In addition to other Entertainments, there will be on each day CONCERTS Under the direction of Miss Annie Glen, assisted by Madame De Fonblanque Campbell, Miss Ellicott, Madame D'Esterre, Mademoiselle Le Brun, Mr. Redfern Hollins, Mr. George Power, Mr. Brereton, Mr. Frank L. Moir, Mr. Gilbert Campbell. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Violin, Miss Lucy Riley. Conductors- Mr. Michael Watson, Mr. Crament, Mr. Charles Marshall. Mr. J. Munro Coward will play two solos on the new Organ Piano. Recitations by Mrs. Newton Phillips. Admission to Bazaar : First day 2s. 6d. After 5 p.m. 1s. Second day 1s. 6d. After 5 p.m., 6d Admission to Concerts and Recitations, One Shilling. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 23 June 1885)

A concert under the direction of Miss Annie Glen will be given in the Kensington Town Hall, July 6th, in aid of a really useful charity, "The Medical Aid Society for Poor Ladies." The artists who have promised to assist are Mdme. de Fonblanque, Mdlle. Le Brun, Miss Ellicott, Messrs. Redfern Hollins, Frank Moir, Brereton, Campbell, Lindsay Sloper, Michael Watson, and M. Coward, etc. (Musical standard, Saturday, 27 June 1885)

Thursday, 16 July 1885 : Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's Beethoven Performance at Prince's Hall, Piccadilly.

MADAME VIARD-LOUIS has continued her series of Beethoven Concerts at the Prince's Hall with much appreciation. On the 16th she played the Sonata Op. 81, and the Polonaise in C major, Op. 89, with excellent effect. She also combined her talents with those of Messrs. Carrodus and Libotton in the beautiful trio in B flat (Op. 97), the performers receiving a well-earned recall. Three duets founded on Irish melodies were sung by Mr. and Mrs. Neville Hughes, and accompanied by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Carrodus, and Libotton. (The Monthly musical record, Wednesday, 1 July 1885)

Saturday, 18 July 1885 : Miss D'Esterre Keeling's Grand Morning Concert in Aid of the National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic at 23, Rutland-Gate (By Permission Of Lord And Lady Egerton Of Tatton).

ALBANY MEMORIAL. NATIONAL HOSPITAL for the PARALYSED and EPILEPTIC. Miss D'ESTERRE KEELING'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT in AID of the above Institution, SATURDAY, July 18, at four o'clock, at 23, Rutland-gate (by permission of Lord and Lady Egerton of Tatton), under the immediate patronage of H.R.H. Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne, and other ladies of distinction. Vocalists :- Mesdames Edith Wynne and Hughes-Paltzer ; Madlles. Peretti and Etty Lorenzi; Signorina Alice Barbi; Mr. George Cox ; Signori Villa, Parisotti, and Carpi. Solo piano, Miss D'Esterre Keeling, of the Royal Conservatoire, Stuttgart; Violin, Signor Guerini; Violoncello, M. Hollmann; Harp, Herr Oberthür. Conductors, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Visetti, Signori Gelli, and Denza. Mr. Walter Besant will give a reading. Tickets, one guinea each, may be obtained of the usual agents, and from Miss D'Esterre Keeling, 58, Eardley-crescent, South Kensington. (Morning Post, Saturday, 11 July 1885) (Also: Morning Post, Tuesday, 14 July 1885; Morning Post, Wednesday, 15 July 1885; Morning Post, Thursday, 16 July 1885.)

ALBANY MEMORIAL. NATIONAL HOSPITAL for the PARALYSED and EPILEPTIC. Miss D'ESTERRE KEELING'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT in AID of the above Institution, To-morrow (SATURDAY), July 18, at four o'clock, at 23, Rutland-gate (by permission of Lord and Lady Egerton of Tatton), under the immediate patronage of H.R.H. Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne, and other ladies of distinction. Vocalists :- Mesdames Edith Wynne and Hughes-Paltzer ; Madlles. Peretti and Etty Lorenzi; Signorina Alice Barbi; Mr. George Cox ; Signori Villa, Parisotti, and Carpi. Solo piano, Miss D'Esterre Keeling, of the Royal Conservatoire, Stuttgart; Violin, Signor Guerini; Violoncello, M. Hollmann; Harp, Herr Oberthür. Conductors, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Visetti, Signori Gelli, and Denza. Mr. Walter Besant will give a reading. Tickets, one guinea each, may be obtained of the usual agents, and from Miss D'Esterre Keeling, 58, Eardley-crescent, South Kensington. (Morning Post, Friday, 17 July 1885)

Thursday, 23 July 1885 : Mademoiselle Lilas Spontini's Fifth and Last Concert at Athenaeum, Goldhawk-Road, West Kensington Park.

WEST KENSINGTON PARK POPULAR CONCERTS. ATHENAEUM, GOLDHAWK ROAD, W. Mdlle. LILAS SPONTINI'S Fifth & last Concert of the First Series, JULY 23rd. N.B.-The Second Series will begin towards the end of September. Messrs. S. Blackadder, O. Coxon, Sankey, Mason, A. and S. Daniels. VOCALISTS Mdlle. LILAS SPONTINI, Mdme. INEZ MALESKA. Miss MARIAN ELLIS, and Mdlle. CATHERINE DEYRIANT, of Her Majesty's Italian Opera and Royal English Opera, Covent Garden; Miss ANNETTA FRANCIS, and Miss FRANCES HIPWELL; Mr. STANLEY BETJEMAN, Mr. VICTOR ROMILLY, Mr. EDOUARD DE SMISSEN (first appearance), and Mr. ISIDORE DE LARA. Instrumentalists Pianoforte Solo, Mr. HENRY LOSE and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER ; Violin Solo. Herr EDWARD CALM. Recitation, Miss MURIEL CAMPBELL. Accompanists:-Herr CARL RYAL, Mr. THEODORE DREW, Mr. RUSSELL LOCHNER, and Mr. J. G. CALLCOTT. Pleyel, Wolff, & Co.'s Piano will be used. RESERVED SEATS (numbered), 2s. 6d. ADMISSIONS, 2s., 1s. GALLERY, 6d. Tickets to be had the following Music Sellers Cramer and Co., 145, High Street, Notting Hill; Carter and Co., 178, Uxbridge Road; J. J. Poole, 290. Uxbridge Road Rogers and Co., 124, Goldhawk Road ; Mrs. Pipette, 13, Road; Andrew Churchman, 16, Street, Hammersmith; and Mdlle Spontini's, 71, Shepherd's Bush Road. W. Doors open 7.30; Commence 8 o'clock precisely. (West London Observer, Saturday, 18 July 1885)

WEST KENSINGTON PARK POPULAR CONCERTS. JUNE 18th, JULY 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 1885. ATHEN&Aelig;UM, GOLDHAWK ROAD, W. MDLLE LILAS SPONTINI'S FIFTH and LAST CONCERT of the First Series, July 23. N.B. - The Second Series will begin towards the end of September. Mdlle Spontini will be assisted by the following eminent Artists : Vocalists - Mdme Inez Maleska, Miss Marian Ellis, and Mdlle Catherine Devrient (of Her Majesty's Italian Opera, and Royal English Opera, Covent Garden), Miss Annetta Francis and Miss Frances Hipwell, Mr Stanley Betjemann, Mr Victor Romilly, Edouard de Smisson, and Mr Isidore de Lara (first appearance). Instrumentalists: Pianoforte Solo - Mr Henri Logé and Mr Lindsay Sloper. Violin Solo - Herr Edward Calm. Recitation - Miss Muriel Campbell. Accompanists - Herr Carl Ryal, Mr Theo. Drew, Mr Russell Lochner, and Mr J. G. Callcott. (The Musical world, Saturday, 18 July 1885)

At the Athenæum, Goldhawk Road, W., Mdlle. Lilas Spontini gave her fifth and last concert of the first series, on July 23rd. The vocalists were : Mdlle. Lilas Spontini, Mdme. Inez Maleska, Miss Marian Ellis, and Mdlle. Catherine Devrient, Mrs. Annetta Frances, Miss Frances Hipwell, Mr. Stanley Betjemann, Mr. Victor Romilly, Mr. Edward de Smissen and Mr. Isidore de Lara ; pianoforte solo, Mr. Henri Loge and Mr. Lindsay Sloper; violin solo, Herr Edward Calm ; accompanists, Herr Carl Ryal, Mr. Theodore Drew, Mr. Russell Lochner, and Mr. J. G. Callcott. (Musical standard, Saturday, 1 August 1885)

CONCERTS. MDLLE LILAS SPONTINI gave on Thursday evening, July 23, at the Athenæum, Goldhawk Road, before a numerous and enthusiastic audience, her fifth and last "West Kensington Park Popular Concert" of the present series. The programme consisted entirely of songs and instrumental pieces. Mdlle Lilas Spontini delighted the audience in Logé's song, "A Dream of Yore," as well as in Roeckel's "The Enchanted Ground," with violin obbligato (encored), and in Schubert's "Serenade," arranged as a duet, with Mr Romilly, who also rendered very effectively Arthur Sullivan's "Once Again." Miss Hipwell sang with great expression Hope Temple's "An Old Garden and H. Parker's "Once more," and, on the last-named being encored, gave Moir's "Never more " in admirable style. Mr Edward de Smissen made his first appearance on this occasion, and sang Verdi's "Infelice e tu credivi" and Faure's "Les Rameaux " (encored). This young gentleman has a very fine sonorous baritone voice, and will prove by assiduous and careful training a very valuable acquisition to the concert-room. Mdmes Maleska and Francis, Mdlle Devrient, Miss Ellis, Mr Betjemann, and Herr Calm (violin), all contributed to the success of the evening. Mr Lindsay Sloper gave, in his usual masterly style, two pianoforte pieces, and Mr Logé two very effective ones from his own pen. On being encored in his "Farfalla," he gave a very pretty gavotte, also of his own composition. The conductors were Herr Carl Ryal, Mr T. Drew, Mr Russell Lochner, and Mr J. G. Callcott. As these concerts are to be continued in September, we wish the fair entrepreneuse all the success she so well deserves. - H. E. (The Musical world, Saturday, 1 August 1885)

Thursday, 20 August 1885 : Madame Jenny Viard-Louis's Beethoven Performance at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

Madame VIARD-LOUIS' "Beethoven Recital" was held at ST. JAMES'S HALL on the 20th. The attendance was very large, and all seemed to thoroughly appreciate the talented artiste's brilliant and sympathetic rendering of her favourite composer's works. Messrs. CARRODUS and LIBOTTON and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER were the other instrumentalists. Our musical readers will, therefore, divine how delightfully the concerted pieces and the accompaniments to the vocal duets were given. These were Irish airs with BEETHOVEN'S accompaniments. Madame NEVILLE HUGHES PALTZER and Mr. NEVILLE HUGHES were the vocalists, and did full justice to their parts. (Le Follet, Tuesday, 1 September 1885)

Thursday, 27 August 1885 : Concert for St Luke's Choir Fund at Schoolroom, St Luke's Parish, Poplar.

Last night a concert, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the St Luke's choir fund, was given in the parish schoolroom, before a large audience. The programme included two pianoforte duets - Lindsay Sloper's arrangement from Rossini's "La Fesca," and Raff's "Tarantelle" in D, played admirably by Mesdames von Haast and F. Wilding; several songs by Mr A. Appleby, who was in good voice and sang with his usual good taste; several songs by Mr T. Barnett, who sang with much expression; a song, Blumenthal's "When we are Parted," charmingly rendered by Miss Parkerson; a song, "Stranded," capitally given by Mr J. P. Newman; Mozart's "Batti Batti," the numerous beauties of which were well brought out by Miss A. S. Taylor; the duet, "Love Never Fades," by Miss C. Parkerson and Mr J. P. Newman, whose voices blended very harmoniously; the trio, "The Three Dreams," by Miss A. S. Taylor, and Messrs Appleby and Barnett, a very nice rendering; the glees, "All Things Love Thee," and "A. Franklyn's Dogge," given with such effect by Messrs Macintosh, Appleby, Barnett and Newman that the second had to be repeated; and the following pianoforte solos, played with her accustomed brilliancy by Madame Summerhayes: - Chopin's Nocturne Op. 15, No. 2; Mendelssohn's "Spring Song," Op. 62 ; and Kuhe's arrangement of "Kathleen Mavourneen." As a bonne bouche, the concert closed with Haydn's " Toy Symphony," the toys being drum, trumpet, nightingale, cuckoo, quail, triangle, and rattle, all of which were played with great precision, the palm, however, being carried off by the cuckoo. Mr A. R. Kelsey conducted, and played the pianoforte accompaniments to many of the songs, and must be congratulated on the success of the concert, which was under his direction. (Star, Friday, 28 August 1885)

Monday, 21 September 1885 : The Shakspeare Family Club's Concert at Westbourne Park Chapel, Dorchester Road.

… The Shakspeare Family Club. concert aid of this club was given in Westbourne Park Chapel, Dorchester Road, on Monday evening, under the direction of Mr. P. Van Noorden. There was good attendance, and the programme, which was of a high order, was well received. It included vocal solos the Misses Roff, Isabel Grey, Rosina Battle, C. Reha, and Messrs. Edwin James and Arthur Thomas; instrumental solos and duets the Misses Mabel, Stella, and Ethel Fraser, Mr. Walter Van Noorden, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper; and recitations Mr. Frank Lindo. (West London Observer, Saturday, 26 September 1885)

Saturday, 17 October 1885 : International Inventions Exhibition's Pianoforte Recital at South Kensington.

INTERNATIONAL INVENTIONS EXHIBITION, South Kensington, 1885. Patron - Her Majesty the QUEEN. PRESIDENT - H.R.H. the Prince of WALES, K.G. Division 1. INVENTIONS. Division II. MUSIC. NOTICE.- The FIRE at the INDIA MUSEUM on Friday last left the INTERNATIONAL INVENTIONS EXHIBITION practically UNTOUCHED. The admissions were interrupted only at the main entrance for three hours. At 4 p.m. the public were admitted by that entrance as usual. ARRANGEMENTS FOR TO-DAY. Admission 1s. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p. m. AFTERNOON. Lesson on High-class Cookery 12.0 to 1.0; Organ Recital 1.30 to 2.30; Organ Recital, Albert Hall (T. Pettit) 2. 0 to 3. 0; Lesson on Plain Cookery 2.0 to 3.0; Pianoforte Recital (Lindsay Sloper) 3.0 to 4. 0; Pomeranian Hussars 3.0 to 5.0; Organ Recital 4.0 to 5.0; Organ Recital (A. L. Tamplin) 5.0 to 6.0; Strauss Orchestra 6.0 to 7.0; Organ Recital (E H. Sugg) 6.0 to 7.0. EVENING. Organ Recital, Albert Hall (T. Pettit) 7.0 to 8.0; Pomeranian Hussars 7.30; Strauss Orchestra 8. 0; Instantaneous Illumination of the Gardens 8.45; Illuminated Fountains 9. 0 to 9.30. (The Standard, Monday, 15 June 1885) (Also: St James's Gazette, Monday, 15 June 1885; St James's Gazette, Monday, 15 June 1885; Morning Post, Monday, 15 June 1885.)

The Inventions Exhibition. The Inventions Exhibition is now in full swing, being crowded daily with visitors from town and country. For the exhibitors, importance now focuses on the jury, who commenced their first inspection on the 20th ult. The names of the jury are as follow:- Duke of Edinburgh (Ch'm'n). Arditi, Luigi, Bosanquet. R. H. M. Bridge. J. Frederic, Mus. D. Gibson, Alfred. Harper, Thomas. Harres, Charles, M. D. Hawkins, Major. Horton, Professor George. Kohler. A. C. Earl of Lathom, Maitland, J. A. Fuller. Manns, August. Martin, Dr. Millar, Samuel. Parrott, Walter. Parry, C. H. Hubert, Mus. D. Pauer. Ernst. Payne. E. J. Peruzzi. Eugenio. Petherick, H. W. Pole, Dr. William, F. R.S. Price, George Curtis. Rockstro, W. H. Stanford, C. V., M.A. Stone, W. Mus.D. Taylor, Franklin. Turpin, E. H. These gentlemen work in subjuries respectively for pianos, organs, violins and other stringed instruments, and for wind and percussion instruments. How shall I come out? is the question of the hour amongst the exhibitors. Several weeks must elapse, however, before the work of the jury can be completed. That all cannot have medals and diplomas is certain; and, indeed, it will be a difficult task for the jury to appraise the value of the goods of some of the firms, whose exhibits ate of almost uniform excellence. Blessed are they who have had the strength of mind to place themselves hors concours, like Messrs. Collard, Ibach Sohn, and others. We should like to see this idea spread, and believe that it would be for the best all round. and would abolish the unsatisfactory jury business, to the relief of all, and none more so than to the gentlemen composing the jury itself. The arranged meetings of the jury for the first part of July here follow … Subjury 1 (Pianos) July 1, 7 am. July 1, 11 am. July 1, 2 - 2.30 pm. 2 (Organs) July 3, 2pm. 3 (Violins, &c.) July 14 10 a.m. 4 (Wind Insts, &c.) July 1, 10 am. During the past month recitals have been given in the concert room on instruments by the following firms :- J. & P. Schiedmayer (Ramsden), by Mr. Charles F. Reddie; Steinway & Sons, by Mr. Franz Rummel ; Pohlmann & Sons, by Mr. Pauer; Brinsmead & Sons, by Mr. Bisaccia; Clough & Warren; Kirkman & Sons, Miss Clara Mills; G. Ajello, by Chevalier B. Palmieri; Lachenal & Co., by Mr. George Row and Mr. Henry Row; Kirkman & Sons, by Herr J. H. Leipold; J. & J. Hopkinson, by Mr. W. S. Hoyte and Mr. Alfred Hollins; Broadwood & Sons. by Mr. E. Pauer; London Music Publishing Co., by Mr. L. Sloper; Collard & Collard, by Signor Tito Mattei; Pleyel, Wolff & Co., by Madame Rogers-Miclos; Wheatstone & Co., Mr. Richard Blagrove. (Musical opinion and music trade review, Wednesday, 1 July 1885)

INTERNATIONAL INVENTIONS EXHIBITION, South Kensington, 1885. Patron- Her Majesty the QUEEN. PRESIDENT- H.R.H. the Prince of WALES, K.G. Division 1. INVENTIONS, Division 2, MUSIC. TO-DAY, LAST SATURDAY BUT THREE. ARRANGEMENTS FOR TO-DAY. Admission 1s. Open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. AFTERNOON. Organ Recital (G. A. Lihon) 11.0 to 12.0; Lesson on High-class Cookery 12.0 to 1.0; Organ Recital (F. H. Barker) 12.0 to 1.0; Lesson on Plain Cookery 2.0 to 3.0; Organ Recital (E. H. Lemare) 1.0 to 2.0; Organ Recital (E.H. Lemare) 2 0 to 3.0 Organ Recital (Albert Hall) (Edwin Bending) 3.0 to 4.0; Pianoforte Recital (Oscar Beringer) 3.0 to 4.0; Grenadier Guards 3.0 to 4.0; Fountain Display; Vocalion Recital (G. S. Aspinall) 4.0 to 5 0; Organ Recital (H.L. Balfour) 4.0 to 5 0; Pianoforte Recital (Lindsay Sloper) 5.0 to 6.0; Coldstream Guards 5.0 to 7 0; Organ Recital (F.R. Kinkee) 6.0 to 7. 0 Organ Recital (C. Hoby) 6.0 to 7 0 (Morning Post, Saturday, 17 October 1885) (Also: Globe, Saturday, 17 October 1885; St James's Gazette, Saturday, 17 October 1885.)

Sunday, 18 October 1885 : "Supper Club" (Formerly The Club Des Nations)'s Evening Recital at Club Rooms, Langham Place.

THE newly inaugurated "Supper Club" (formerly the Club des Nations) has had the happy idea of giving the members and their friends an opportunity to enjoy occasionally music and recitations on Sunday evenings in their elegant rooms in Langham Place. The artists who assisted last Sunday were Mdmes L. Swifte, A. Liddell, Misses Carter, Fitzgerald, and Glamoye, Mrs Florence Maryatt, Mr Charles Copeland, R.A., Signors Ria, Monari-Rocca, and Samuelli, Mr Levetus, Mr and Mrs Frith, Mons. Victor Buziau, Mr Lindsay Sloper, and Herr Lehmeyer. A new song by Mr R. de Valmency, entitled "Love's Sunshine," sung by Mr Levetus, was much appreciated. Signor Ria pleased greatly by his refined singing of two songs by Verdi, and M. Buziau's performance of a brilliant violin solo by Saint-Säens and his own capriccio, "The Kermess," was warmly applauded, Mr Lindsay Sloper played one of his own original compositions with his well-known artistic skill, and also, assisted by Herr Lehmeyer, did duty as accompanist to the singers. (The Musical world, Saturday, 24 October 1885)

Saturday, 24 October 1885 : Bow and Bromley Organ Recital.

Miss Adela Duckham, a little girl eleven years old, will perform on the violin and pianoforte at the Bow and Bromley organ recital to-day (Saturday). Miss Duckham is a pupil of Mr Lindsay Sloper and Mr George Palmer at the Guildhall School of Music. Mr Lindsay Sloper will accompany her violin solos and take part in a pianoforte duet with her. (The Musical world, Saturday, 24 October 1885)

Miss Adela Duckham, late of Falmouth, made her first appearance at the Bow and and Bromley Organ Recitals on Saturday. The other artistes were Miss Janet G. Sneddon, R.A.M., Dr. William Spark, organist of the of the Town-hall, Leeds ; Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Fountain Meen. Although the weather was very unfavourable the hall was crowded, there being general desire to hear Miss Sneddon perform in conjunction with Mr. Lindsay Sloper, seconded for the purpose of accompanying her violin and to take part in pianoforte duets with her. Miss greatly pleased the audience by her manipulation of the instruments, and she was afterwards warmly complimented by Dr. Spark and other musicians on the talent she displayed at so early an age, namely, 11 years. (Western Morning News, Tuesday, 27 October 1885)

The organ recital on Saturday last this popular place of amusement was given by Dr. William Spark, organist of the Town Hall, Leeds, vocalist being Miss Janet G. Sneddon, R.A.M.; and the instrumentalists Miss Adela Duckham, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Fountain Meen. Several fine organ solos were given including Handel's transcriptions "Sweet Bird' and "Zadok,"' and "Grand Marche Pontificate" Miss Sneddon sang "I arise from dreaming of thee," "Margaret the spinning wheel," "Light in darkness" with beautiful organ accompaniment, and Moor's "Meeting of the waters." Miss Adela Duckham, a young lady of about 12 years, played the difficult violin solo "Scene de ballet' in a marvellous manner for one so young. Later on she joined Mr. Lindsay Sloper in a pianoforte duet "From Foreign parts." Mr. Fountain Meen acted as accompanist. (Hackney and Kingsland Gazette, Wednesday, 28 October 1885)

BOW AND BROMLEY INSTITUTE. The organ recital of Saturday last was given by Dr. William Spark, of Leeds, there being a crowded and appreciative audience present. The concert opened with Bach's Concerto in C major in three movements, and the manner in which it was executed seemed to delight the the [sic] audience. This was followed by the air, from Handel's "Il Pensieroso, "Sweet Bird." This is a most effective organ solo. The third piece on the programme was a charming Allegretto in C major, written for and published in the October part of the Organists' Quarterly Journal," by the performer ; this piece certainly will rank amongst the best of Dr. Spark's compositions. In addition to the above-named, the programme included Handel's "Zadoc the Priest" Camello's Grand Chorus in F major, Choral Song Of Wesley's, and the Finale from one of Dr. Spark's latest organ Concerto ; and Lemmens's Marche Pontificale, all of which received due attention at the hands of the organist. Miss Janet C. Sneddon was the vocalist, who created a favourable impression by her excellent style and method, worthy of the Royal Academy, of which she is a pupil ; she received an encore for Cowen's song, "Light in darkness," and repeated the last verse. Miss Adela Duckham, a young lady of ten summers, performed with great credit on the violin De Beriot's "Scene de Ballet," as well as taking part in a pianoforte duet, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper. To-night Dr. Peace, of Glasgow, will be the organist. (Musical standard, Saturday, 31 October 1885)

At the Bow and Bromley organ recital on October 24th there was a crowded audience. The recital was given by Dr. W. Spark (organist of the Town Hall, Leeds), the other artistes being Miss Janet G. Sneddon, R.A.M. (vocalist), Miss Adela Duckham (violin), Miss Adela Duckham and Mr. Lindsay Sloper (pianoforte), and Mr. Fountain Meen (accompanist). Dr. Sparks' contributions were well rendered, and much applauded. Miss Sneddon, who was suffering from a cold, was encored after singing "Light in Darkness" (Cowen). The audience were much surprised at the violin and pianoforte performances of Miss Adela Duckham (a little girl only eleven years of age), who showed remarkable talent for one so young. (Musical opinion and music trade review, Sunday, 1 November 1885)

DR. SPARK was the Organist at the Bow and Bromley Organ Recital on the 24th ult., the other artists being. Miss Janet G. Sneddon, R.S.M., vocalist; solo violin, Miss Adela Duckham; pianoforte, Miss Adela Duckham and Mr. Lindsay Sloper; accompanist, Mr. Fountain Meen. An excellent programme was well rendered, Dr. Spark's contributions being much applauded. The violin and pianoforte performances of Miss Adela Duckham, a little girl only eleven years old, were features of the Concert. (Musical times and singing class circular, 1844-1903, Sunday, 1 November 1885)

Thursday, 3 December 1885 : Concert in Aid of St. Luke's Church Organ Funds at Poplar.

POPLAR. A Concert was given on Dec. 3rd, in aid of the St. Luke's Church Organ Funds. The artists were Miss Clara Dowle (Guildhall School of Music) and Miss Amy Hussey, sopranos, Mrs F. Duckham, contralto, Messrs Bradford, Gibbs and Lawrence ; piano and violin, Mise Adela Duckham (Guildhall School of Music); accompanists Mrs. J. H. Duckham and Mr. G. C. Bradshaw. Miss Clara Dowle's two songs "Only for One" (Randegger) and "Poor wandering One," (Sullivan) were rendered in excellent style, her fine soprano voice being heard to much advantage and the audience insisted on another song after each appearance. Miss Hussey's songs "Only once more " (Moir) and "A dream of yore" (Loge) were both much applauded. Mrs. F. Duckham sang "Our last Waltz " (Molloy) in an artistic manner, and displayed a sympathic voice of excellent quality which at once gained the attention and applause of the audience ; her only other effort was in the duet "Hear me, Norma " with Miss Dowle in which the sisters voices blended with pleasing effect. The gentlemen's were all well rendered and with them encores were the rule. Mrs. J. H. Duckham's Pianoforte Solo "Pasquinade" (Gottschalk) was much appreciated, as was also her accompaniment of songs and violin solos. Miss Adela Duckham, 11 years old, (Guildhall School of Music) gave a piano solo "Ballade Fantasie " (Lindsey Sloper) and two violin solos "Il Trovatore Fantasie" (Singalee) and "Scene de Ballet" (De Beriot). She repeated a portion of "Il Trovatore," and also gave a Gavotte by Grunwold, as encores. (Musical standard, Saturday, 12 December 1885)

CONCERTS. POPLAR. - A concert was given on December 3rd, in aid of the St. Luke's Church Organ Funds. The artistes were Miss Clara Dowle (Guildhall School of Music), and Miss Amy Hussey, sopranos; Mrs. F. Duckham, contralto ; Messrs. Bradford, Gibbs, and Lawrence ; piano and violin, Miss Adela Duckham (Guildhall School of Music); accompanists, Mrs. J. H. Duckham and Mr. G. C. Bradshaw. Miss Clara Dowle's two songs, "Only for One" (Randegger), and "Poor Wandering One " (Sullivan), were rendered in excellent style, her fine soprano voice being heard to much advantage, and the audience insisted on her singing another song after each appearance. Miss Amy Hussey's songs, "Only Once More " (Moir), and "A Dream of Yore" (Loye), were much applauded. Mrs. F. Duckham sang "Our Last Waltz" (Molloy), in an artistic manner, and displayed a sympathetic voice of excellent quality, which at once gained the attention and applause of the audience ; her only other effort was in the duet, "Hear me, Norma" (Bellini), with Miss Dowle, in which the sisters' voices blended with pleasing effect. The gentlemen's songs were all well rendered, and with them encores were the rule. Mrs. J. H. Duckham's pianoforte solo, "Pasquinade " (Gottschalk), was much appreciated, as were also her accompaniments of songs and violin solos. Miss Adela Duckham, eleven years old (Guildhall School of Music), gave a pianoforte solo, "Ballade Fantasie" (Lindsay Sloper), and two violin solos, "Il Trovatore Fantasie" (Singalee), and "Scene de Ballet " (de Beriot), and being loudly encored on each occasion, she repeated a portion of "Il Trovatore," and for the other gave a Gavotte by Grunwald. At the close, the vicar thanked all those who had assisted, and especially alluded to the wonderful playing of the little child, Adela Duckham, for whom he was sure they all felt certain there was a brilliant future. (The Orchestra musical review, Oct. 1884-Dec. 1887, Saturday, 19 December 1885)

Poplar. - A concert was given, on December 3rd, in aid of the St. Luke's Church organ fund. The artists were Miss Clara Dowle, Miss A. Hussey, Mrs. F. Duckham; Messrs. Bradford, Gibbs, and Lawrence; Miss Adela Duckham, Mrs. J. H. Duckham, and Mr. G. C. Bradshaw were the instrumentalists. Miss Clara Dowle sang two songs, "Only for One " (Randegger), and "Poor Wandering One" (Sullivan). Miss Amy Hussey's songs, "Only once more" (Moir), and "A Dream of Yore" (Logé), were both much applauded. Mrs. F. Duckham sang "Our Last Waltz" (Molloy) in an artistic manner. The gentlemen's songs were all well received, and with them encores were the rule. Mrs. J. H. Duckham's pianoforte solo, "Pasquinade " (Gottschalk), was much appreciated, as were also her accompaniments of songs and violin solos. Miss Adela Duckham (eleven years old) gave a piano solo, "Ballade Fantasie" (Sloper), and two violin solos. (Musical opinion and music trade review, Friday, 1 January 1886)

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