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proceeding by facts, by real operation, as her history, properly understood, demonstrates.

Also, in the practice of music, this funda- mental proposition is thoroughly practicable. The tonal system, the system of notation, the arrangements of rhythm, are so entirely accord- ing to reason, that every scholar, under the gentlest guidance of the teacher, can unfold them further from their first intimations, and can again discover them for himself. It appears to us one of the crudities of the usual mode of teaching, to burden the scholar with the whole tonal system at once, then (or even before, as some books of instruction do*) with the whole system of nota- tion (and perhaps in several clefs at the same time), then with the whole system of bars, while for the moment he wants only the smallest part of them ; such as a few notes in one clef, leaving the remainder to be acquired on further advance- ment. By this misapplication, the scholar is withdrawn from immediate living and improving comprehension to an unartistic work of memory. It follows, therefore, that the order of these books of instruction, which merely present the materials of instruction to the memory, should also illus- trate and complete their work; and not doing so, can have no claim to be considered an order or plan of really practical instruction.

Even the exercises, whose immediate object is to produce readiness of hand and voice, must not only be brought into the service of the hand and the observant understanding, but also be used for the pleasurable feelings of the scholar, when- ever practicable, so that what he has learned may' as soon as possible be applied in artistic form. From these considerations, we cannot look without hesitation upon an invention lately introduced, to make beginners practise upon finger-boards made of paper. However convenient and cheap this may appear, it is evident that artistic partici- pation must be injured, or, to say the least, not excited or vivified.

This is the true doctrine, which, in the smallest and the greatest, holds fast and advances the reality of art, and upholds the student from the lowest up to the pinnacle-however high he may be able and willing to climb-in perfect artistic sympathy and activity. But this is pos- sible only to a teacher who, himself an artist, is replete with the spirit of art.

proceeding by facts, by real operation, as her history, properly understood, demonstrates.

Also, in the practice of music, this funda- mental proposition is thoroughly practicable. The tonal system, the system of notation, the arrangements of rhythm, are so entirely accord- ing to reason, that every scholar, under the gentlest guidance of the teacher, can unfold them further from their first intimations, and can again discover them for himself. It appears to us one of the crudities of the usual mode of teaching, to burden the scholar with the whole tonal system at once, then (or even before, as some books of instruction do*) with the whole system of nota- tion (and perhaps in several clefs at the same time), then with the whole system of bars, while for the moment he wants only the smallest part of them ; such as a few notes in one clef, leaving the remainder to be acquired on further advance- ment. By this misapplication, the scholar is withdrawn from immediate living and improving comprehension to an unartistic work of memory. It follows, therefore, that the order of these books of instruction, which merely present the materials of instruction to the memory, should also illus- trate and complete their work; and not doing so, can have no claim to be considered an order or plan of really practical instruction.

Even the exercises, whose immediate object is to produce readiness of hand and voice, must not only be brought into the service of the hand and the observant understanding, but also be used for the pleasurable feelings of the scholar, when- ever practicable, so that what he has learned may' as soon as possible be applied in artistic form. From these considerations, we cannot look without hesitation upon an invention lately introduced, to make beginners practise upon finger-boards made of paper. However convenient and cheap this may appear, it is evident that artistic partici- pation must be injured, or, to say the least, not excited or vivified.

This is the true doctrine, which, in the smallest and the greatest, holds fast and advances the reality of art, and upholds the student from the lowest up to the pinnacle-however high he may be able and willing to climb-in perfect artistic sympathy and activity. But this is pos- sible only to a teacher who, himself an artist, is replete with the spirit of art.

* They therefore teachthe sign before the thing signified, so that their notation is objectless, and must remain incomplete until we become acquainted with tones.

* They therefore teachthe sign before the thing signified, so that their notation is objectless, and must remain incomplete until we become acquainted with tones.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. A Singing Master desires our opinion respecting the "morality" of

the words of a certain English song, and says he has been found fault with, for giving it to a young lady pupil. The words are not worse than a thousand other love ditties, and might be sung by any lady if it pleased her to do so; but we think it highly objectionable for a singing master to place such impassioned love effusions in the hands of his young pupils.

IWe cannot undertake to return offered contributions; the authors, there- fore, will do well to retain copies.

WVe would request those who send us country newspapers, wishing us to read particular paragraphs, to mark the passage, by cutting a slip in the paper near it.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. A Singing Master desires our opinion respecting the "morality" of

the words of a certain English song, and says he has been found fault with, for giving it to a young lady pupil. The words are not worse than a thousand other love ditties, and might be sung by any lady if it pleased her to do so; but we think it highly objectionable for a singing master to place such impassioned love effusions in the hands of his young pupils.

IWe cannot undertake to return offered contributions; the authors, there- fore, will do well to retain copies.

WVe would request those who send us country newspapers, wishing us to read particular paragraphs, to mark the passage, by cutting a slip in the paper near it.

The late hour at which Advertisements reach us, interferes much with their proper classification.

Colored Envelopes are sent to all Subscribers whose payment inadvance is exhausted. Tie paper will be discontinued where the Subscriber neglects to renew. We again remind those uho are disappointed in getting back numbers, that only the music pages are stereotyped, and of the rest of the paper, only sufficient are printed to supply the current sale.

Notices of concerts and other information supplied by our friends in the country, must be forwarded as .erly as possible after the occurrence, otherwise they cannot be inserted. Our correspondents must spe- cifically denote the date of each concert, for without such date no notice can be taken of the performance. All communications must be authenticated by the proper name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication.

Musical Contributions.-We take this opportunity of thanking many of our friends for their kindness in offering us mustcal compo- sitions for publication, but it is right to state that it would be quite inconsistent with our arrangements to entertain any offer of this nature.

The late hour at which Advertisements reach us, interferes much with their proper classification.

Colored Envelopes are sent to all Subscribers whose payment inadvance is exhausted. Tie paper will be discontinued where the Subscriber neglects to renew. We again remind those uho are disappointed in getting back numbers, that only the music pages are stereotyped, and of the rest of the paper, only sufficient are printed to supply the current sale.

Notices of concerts and other information supplied by our friends in the country, must be forwarded as .erly as possible after the occurrence, otherwise they cannot be inserted. Our correspondents must spe- cifically denote the date of each concert, for without such date no notice can be taken of the performance. All communications must be authenticated by the proper name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication.

Musical Contributions.-We take this opportunity of thanking many of our friends for their kindness in offering us mustcal compo- sitions for publication, but it is right to state that it would be quite inconsistent with our arrangements to entertain any offer of this nature.

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AMERSHAM.-On the 25th of April, the Amersham Harmonic Socicty, assisted by several friends, under the direction of Mr. W. H. Birch, performed a miscellaneous selection of sacred and secular music. The choruses were sung with spirit, and the solos with taste and expression. Miss E. West and Miss Jenkinson assisted as soloists.

BIRMINGHAM.-On Tuesday, May 3rd, the Birmingham Amateur Harmonic Association gave a public concert, at the Music Hall, in aid of the Building Fund of the Bir- mingham and Midland Institute. The principal vocalists were Madame Weiss, Mrs. Hayward, Wr. Wilbye Cooper, and Mr. Weiss. The choral music by the members of the Association. Organist, Mr. Stimpson. Conductor, Mr. A. J. Sutton. The programme comprised Mendels- sohn's " Fest Gesang;" the tenor song, " Be thou faithful," from St. Paul; Mendelssohn's soprano solo and chorus, "Hear my prayer; " Callcott's Last Man; Haydn's First Mass; and Sterndale Bennett's cantata, the May Queen. -Mr. DABBS' concert took place in the Music Hall on the 12th of May, when the principal performers were Mrs. Sunderland, Mrs. Tompson, Mr. Bickley, and Mr. W. T. Briggs. Mr. Taylor presided at the pianoforte, and Mr. Dabbs conducted. Above 2000 persons were present, and the music was well selected and ably per- formed. The choral pieces deserved the highest praise.

BRENTWOOD -A new Philharmonic Society has been formed in this town, which bids fair to obtain great suc- cess. Above forty ladies and gentlemen have joined it, and at a public concert lately given of sacred and secular music, the performance was very creditable. Mr. Brown presided at the harmonium.

BRIERLEY HILL.-A miscellaneous concert was given here, in the School-room, on Easter Tuesday, on behalf of the Drum and Fife Band, in connection with the Me- chanics' Institute. The vocalists engaged were Miss Poyzer, and Mr. G. Mainwaring. The Brierley Hill Sax Horn Band played several pieces during the evening.

BuRY (Lancashire).-The Choral Society gave their sixth and last concert of the season, on the 10th of May, in the Athenaeum, to a numerous audience. Mrs. Sunder- land and Mr. D. lambert (of the Chapel Royal. Windsor) were the principal vocalists, assisted by a well selected choir. The performance by the chorus was such as to call forth especial praise. Mr. Banks conducted.

CANTEnRBUY.-A vocal and instrumental concert was given on the 4th of May, by Messrs. Lyon and Gough, at the Music Hall, which was patronised by the principal gentry of the town. The artists were Mrs. G. A. Cooper, Mdlle. M. Rudersdorff, Messrs. Cooper, Harrison, Young, Lyon, and Gough, who acquitted themselves to the entire satisfaction of a crowded audience.-Mr. LONGHtRST'S concert at the Music Hall, on the 9th of May, was thronged by a crowded audience, and numbers were unable to gain admittance. The band and orchestra was

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AMERSHAM.-On the 25th of April, the Amersham Harmonic Socicty, assisted by several friends, under the direction of Mr. W. H. Birch, performed a miscellaneous selection of sacred and secular music. The choruses were sung with spirit, and the solos with taste and expression. Miss E. West and Miss Jenkinson assisted as soloists.

BIRMINGHAM.-On Tuesday, May 3rd, the Birmingham Amateur Harmonic Association gave a public concert, at the Music Hall, in aid of the Building Fund of the Bir- mingham and Midland Institute. The principal vocalists were Madame Weiss, Mrs. Hayward, Wr. Wilbye Cooper, and Mr. Weiss. The choral music by the members of the Association. Organist, Mr. Stimpson. Conductor, Mr. A. J. Sutton. The programme comprised Mendels- sohn's " Fest Gesang;" the tenor song, " Be thou faithful," from St. Paul; Mendelssohn's soprano solo and chorus, "Hear my prayer; " Callcott's Last Man; Haydn's First Mass; and Sterndale Bennett's cantata, the May Queen. -Mr. DABBS' concert took place in the Music Hall on the 12th of May, when the principal performers were Mrs. Sunderland, Mrs. Tompson, Mr. Bickley, and Mr. W. T. Briggs. Mr. Taylor presided at the pianoforte, and Mr. Dabbs conducted. Above 2000 persons were present, and the music was well selected and ably per- formed. The choral pieces deserved the highest praise.

BRENTWOOD -A new Philharmonic Society has been formed in this town, which bids fair to obtain great suc- cess. Above forty ladies and gentlemen have joined it, and at a public concert lately given of sacred and secular music, the performance was very creditable. Mr. Brown presided at the harmonium.

BRIERLEY HILL.-A miscellaneous concert was given here, in the School-room, on Easter Tuesday, on behalf of the Drum and Fife Band, in connection with the Me- chanics' Institute. The vocalists engaged were Miss Poyzer, and Mr. G. Mainwaring. The Brierley Hill Sax Horn Band played several pieces during the evening.

BuRY (Lancashire).-The Choral Society gave their sixth and last concert of the season, on the 10th of May, in the Athenaeum, to a numerous audience. Mrs. Sunder- land and Mr. D. lambert (of the Chapel Royal. Windsor) were the principal vocalists, assisted by a well selected choir. The performance by the chorus was such as to call forth especial praise. Mr. Banks conducted.

CANTEnRBUY.-A vocal and instrumental concert was given on the 4th of May, by Messrs. Lyon and Gough, at the Music Hall, which was patronised by the principal gentry of the town. The artists were Mrs. G. A. Cooper, Mdlle. M. Rudersdorff, Messrs. Cooper, Harrison, Young, Lyon, and Gough, who acquitted themselves to the entire satisfaction of a crowded audience.-Mr. LONGHtRST'S concert at the Music Hall, on the 9th of May, was thronged by a crowded audience, and numbers were unable to gain admittance. The band and orchestra was

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complete, and the music was well performed throughout. The Macbeth music especially deserved commendation. Miss Vinning and Miss Dolby were among the principal singers, besides a host of local celebrities.

CHERTSEY.-The Choral Association gave their second concert, at the Town Hall, on the 26th of April. The attendance was numerous, and the rendering of the selec- tion, consisting of part-songs, &c., such as bespoke great care and perseverance on the part of the executants, who numbered about fifty. Mr, Samuel Gee conducted.

CHIPPENHAM.-The Harmonic Society, which has lately been re-established, gave their first concert on the 4th ult.. in the New Hall. The choir sang the glees and madrigals with much spirit and precision,--Mr. W. Tanner leading, and Mr. E. Reynolds presiding at the piano. The Misses Tanner appeared as solo singers.

CLIFTON.-Tbe Vocal Association assisted in a per- formance of Bennett's May Queen, at Miss Jackson's con- cert, on the 12th of April. The band and chorus num- bered more than a hundred performers; the former led by Blagrove, and selected principally from the London Italian Opera houses, The solo vocalists were Miss Louisa Vinning, Miss Taylor, Mr, Sims Reeves, and Mr. Merrick. W. B. Curtis, Esq., a resident amateur of Clifton, was the conductor. The room was crowded, numbers of persons being unable to gain admission. This society also undertook the choruses of the same work at Bath the following evening, at one of a series of subscription concerts.-IN commemoration of the Handel Centenary, performances of the Messiah, Dettingen Te Deum, and Israel in Egypt, were given here on an unusually large scale, by the united co-operation of the most influ- ential members of the various musical societies, to the number of 300 performers, under the able conductorship of Mr. P. J. Smith. The principal vocal performers were Madame Weiss, Mrs P, J. Smith, Miss Dolby, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Mr. Merrick, and Mr. Weiss. The choral portions were most admirably rendered throughout, elicit- ing high commendation.

DARTFORD.-On the 18th of May, the Dartford Ama- teur Choir gave their last musical entertainment for the season, in Mr. Kingston's School-room, under the direc- tion of their conductor, Mr. W. Walton. The programme was of a miscellaneous and unpretending character, and the anthems, glees, and part-songs, were well executed, Mr. Henry Walton, a young performer of considerable promise, presided at the pianoforte. The operations of the class are now suspended until the Autumn.

DAVENTRY.-The members of the Daventry Church Choir gave their annual concert of miscellaneous music, in the National School-room (which was tastefully deco- rated for the occasion), on the 3rd of May, under the direction of Mr. Thorne, the organist. The audience was very large, and included all the elite of the town and neighbourhood. The music was admirably sung, and elicited several encores. During the evening, Mr. Thorne performed two solos on the pianoforte, which were much admired.

DEVONPORT.-Handel's oratorio of Judas Maccabeus was very creditably performed by the Plymouth, Devon- port, and Stonehouse United Choral Society, at St. George's Hall, on the 26th of April. The choruses were effectively given; and the solos and duets, naturally the most trying passages to amateur singers, were better ren- dered than might reasonably have been anticipated. The oratorio was conducted by Mr. Ivey, and the band was well led by Mr. Smith. Mr. Lancaster presided at the organ with his usual ability,

EAST CROMPTON.-The congregation and choir of the East Crompton Church have presented a purse of twenty sovereigns, and a handsome ebony baton, to Mr. Joseph Winterbottom, their organist and choir-master, as a token of their esteem, and an acknowledgment of the arduous duties performed by him for the last twelve years.

EAST MOULSEY.-Mr. Samuel Gee, R.A.M.. delivered a lecture on Clutrch Music, on Tuesday, May 17th, in aid of the fund for building new Church schools. The selec- tion of music illustrative was efficiently performed by the members of the choir of the Parish Church, Chertsey.

EDINBURGH.-The Amateur Philharmonic Society gave a concert in the New Masonic Hall, on the 5th of May, when Mr. Turner played a solo on the violoncello with much taste, and Miss Fleming, from Perth, performed on the pianoforte, and assisted in the vocal department of the concert with ability. Mr. Charles Stewart and Mr. Hartley contributed, by their songs, to entertain the audience, which was very large upon the occasion.

FAVANT (Wilts.)-A concert of vocal and instrumental music has been given in the large School-room. The performers engaged were Messrs. Stanley, Drage, and Kenningham, vocalists. Mr. T. Young, organist, played solos on the violin; and Mr. Brind presided at the pianoforte.

GLOUCESTER.-Mr. Morgan's juvenile concerts have been highly successful. The audiences were large, and testified their delight at the proficiency evinced by the youthful performers, who do great credit to the ability of their conductor.

HANDEL CHORAL SOCIETY.-FOUNDLING HOSPITAL.- This society, which has been recently folrmed for the prac. tice and performance of the works of the great ma-sters-. gave their first concert on the 3rd ult., in one of the large, school-rooms of the establishment, which was crowded upon the occasion. The works performed were Van Bree's cantata, St. Cecilia's Day; Mozart's Mass, No. 1; with other miscellaneous pieces. The principal vocalists were the Misses Wells, Annie Cox, J. Palmer, Mrs. Robert Paget, Messrs. Donald King and Lawler. Solo violin, Herr ,Julius David. Accompanyist, Mr. J. G. Callcott. Conductor, Mr. Willing, the organist of the Foundling Chapel. The choir evinced the rapid progress they have already made.

HANDEL COM?MEMORATION FESTIVAL.-The arrange- ments at the Crystal Palace for the remarkable per- formance in this month are nearly completed. Additional galleries have been planned, and raised stalls have been decided upon, on the site now occupied by the Italian orchestra, from which the entire frontage of the great orchestra will he seen, The directors are also issuing five-shilling tickets, witl seats in the North and South naves. The sale of tickets has been enormous up to the present time, and the throng of visitors will no doubt be prodigious. The choral rehearsals at Exeter Hall have re-commenced, after a short suspension, and the precision attained by the 1600 voices, comprising the Metropolitan Amateur Contingent, is admitted by all to be beyond praise. The engagements for the instrumental portion of the orchestra are already perfected. In order to give an idea of its extent, it may suffice to state, that it com- prises 242 first violins and violas, and 120 violoncellos and double-basses. Above one thousand provincial and con- tinental engagements have also been made, including cathedral choirs, choral societies, and other musical insti- tutions. It is not in our power to state who will be the principal vocalists, as the names are not yet announced. Considerable additions have been made to the festival organ, and some gigantic kettle- drums, far exceeding in size any yet in use, and some deep-toned brass instru- ments, are being made for the occasion. The complete- ness and grandeur of the performance will honourably associate the year 1859 with the undying fame of Handel.

HANDEL COLLEGE.-A proposal has lately been started for the establishment of a Handel College, for the orphans of musicians of all classes and countries resident in Great Britain. It is desired to commemorate the centenary of the great musician's death by a monument that should confer on the musical profession a great and lasting benefit, and appropriately solemnize so important an event. A plot of ground (the lowest value of which, for building

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purposes, is estimated at ?5000) has been offered gra- was performed here with great success on May lth, under tuitously, and Mr. Owen Jones, likewise gratuitously, has the direction of Mr. E. H. Thorne. consented to act as honorary architect. The committee HOXTON.-A concert was given by the Musical Union, of the Vocal Association, of which M. Benedict is the in Albion Hall, London Wall, on Thursday, May 26, director, have undertaken to superintend the business The programme of the first part was Romberg's Lay of the details of the proposed College, and all available means Bell. The second part was miscellaneous,-consisting of will be adopted, by concerts and otherwise, to raise money songs, glees, choruses, &c. The hall, on this occasion, for carrying out this most praiseworthy undertaking. was very full. The music was performed in a highily

HANOVER-SQUARE RooMS.-Signor and Madame effective manner. Principal singers-Miss Lewis, Miss Ferrari's annual concert took place at these rooms on the Riseam, Messrs. J. and W. Robinson. Leader, Mr. W. 23rd of May. The principal performers were Madame McRorie. Pianist, Mr. J. Goodyear. Conductor, Mr. Ferrariand Miss Palmer, Signor Ferrari and Mr. Tennant. Charles Isaac Stevens, organist of Middlesex Chapel, Pianoforte, Mr. Charles Halle; violin, Herr Ries; violon- Hackney-road. cello, Signor Piatti; accompanyist, Mr. Walter Mlacfarren. HovE (Brighton).-The Sacred Harmonic Society gave The programme was a very interesting one, and comprised a performance on the 11th of May, consisting of selections a selection from Le Pardon de Ploermel, by Meyerbeer,- from Judas Maccabaus. The room was crowded, and the the first time of performance in England,-and also a selec- music was well sung. Mr. Gutteridge conducted; Mr. tion from Bennett's May Queen, in which Signor Ferrari Gibbons led; and Mr. J. E. Roe was the organist. executed with spirit and precision the bass solo, "'Tis HALSTEAD.-On the 25th of April, a concert was given oily to hunt." Madame Ferrari's excellent style of singing in the National School-room, by the members of the choir was never heard to better advantage, and the music was of St. Andrew's Church. The first part, consisting of

altogether of a superior class..--A MSCELLANEOUS concert selections from Handel's Messiah, was very efficiently per- took place here on the 20th ult., for the benefit of the formed. The second part, composed of secular music, Royal SoieM ty

of Female Musicians, under the patronage comprising miscellaneous part-songs, glees, and choruses, ofLeens Sherrington, Mdlle pincipal sin

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was given in a manner which elicited great applause from Lemmens Sherrington, Mldlle. Jenny Bauer, Miss Poole, a numerous and respectable audience. Mr. Meadows was rs. Miss DolbyMiEliza Hughes, Miss Cox, Miss Leffler the conductor, and Mr. Winterbon ably presided at the and Miss Dolby; Messrs. Depret, Thomas, Regaldi, and ianoforte. Santley. The instrumentalists were Mdlle. Marie Moesner PIanf orte on the harp, and the Messrs. Holmes on the violin. Mr. ISHAM.-A concert of sacred music was given here on IHenry Blagrove, leader; and Professor Sterndale Bennett, Friday, April 29, by the amateurs of the place, and other conductor. Mr. Leslie's choir also assisted on the occa friends. The music consisted of a selection, chiefly from sion. The music chiefly worthy of mention, was Miss the works of Handel. Conductor, Mr. W. Randel. Mr. Dolby's aria, " Cangio d'aspetto," Handel; Miss Poole's G. Ward and Mr. J. England, first and second violins. Mr. " Young mountaineer," Auber; and Mdlle. Moesner's J. Claeke presided at the harmonium. Miss C. England rondeau brilliante on the harp. Madanic Lemmens Sher- and Mr. S. Randel sang the solos. The performance gave rington sang with great taste; and the other performers general satisfaction. acquitted themselves in a most praiseworthy manner. ISLINGTON.-Mr. A. Lester's evening concert took The concert was very attractive, and it is to be hoped place at Myddelton Hall, on the 16th ult., when the prin- that the funds of this admirable society will benefit by cipal performers were Mesdames Cole, Banks, Eyles, the performance.-Madame DE VAUCHERAN'S evening con- Cox, and Paget, and Messrs. W. Cooper, Miryan, Genge, cert took place on the 25th ult. The singers were Mes- and Lester. Miss Chatterton, harp; Mr. Stone, piano- dames Anna Bishop and Rosina Pico, Misses Clari Fraser, forte; Mr. Watts, concertina. Conductors, Messrs. Palmer, Corelli, Donia, and Horder, and Mons. Depret. Wesley, Essex, and Stone. Instrumentalists-Herr Goffiie, violin; M. Paque, violon- KENSINGTON.-A concert took place on the 6th ult., cello; Miss Bulkely, harp; and Madame de Vaucheran, at St. Philip's and St. Barnabus' School-room, for raising pianoforte. Accompanyists, Messrs. Macfarren, O.Leary, funds to purchase an organ for the new church. The and Cusins. Madame de Vaucheran performed a solo by Misses Mascall, Mdlle. deVillar,MissBerry, Miss Higgins, Ketterer, and took part in three sonatas with Messrs. Miss Wilkinson, Messrs. Wrighton, Christie, Lazarus, Goffrie and Paque, all of which were executed with ex- and Griffiths, were the performers on the occasion. treme neatness and finish. Her power on the instrument LANGPORT.-Mr. Loaring, of Yeovil, gave a vocal and is considerable, and she is in all respects a most accom- instrumental concert, at the Town Hall, on Easter Monday. plished pianist. Madame Bishop delighted the audience, There was a large and respectable audience, who were -is usual, with her English ballads. Mdlle. Clari Fraser enthusiastic in their appreciation of the excellent enter- was encored in a very interesting Scotch song, which she ent astc r appreciation of the excellent enter- ' tainment provided for tbem. sang in a very interesting manner. Miss Bi tkely played tanment provid for them. hlr solo on the harp with taste and expression. LAU-CESTON (Tasmania).--In the Musical Times of

HATFIELD -T e Broad Oak Choral Society gave their November last, we gave insertion to a correspondence HATFIELD.-The Broad Oak Choral Society gave their from this place, in which the exertions of Mr. Adams, first concert of sacred music, at the Mansion, New Bar-. om thp s place, in wich tuch praised, in onf M e on rington Hall, which (not having been occupied by anyfamily a professor of music, awe e pogress of the Philharioni for mrany years) was kindly placed at the disposal of with choral music, and the progress of the Philharmonic for many years) was kindly placed at the disposal of Society of Launceston. It was, among other things, the committee by the owner, G. A. Lowndes, Esq., on stated that Mr. Adams, upon his arrival in that country, Easter Monday. The programme consisted of selec- choral music quite u own and unpractised tions from the ifiessia. Th e Rev. Kempthorne,second found " choral music quite unlknown and unpractised tions from the Aessiah. The Rev. J. Kempthorne, second there." We much regret to find, firom letters published master of St. Paul's School, London, presided at the har- in the Launeston Examiner, and from private corres- monium; Miss Marriott, organist of the Parish Church, pondence, that these observations have caused offence to at the pianoforte. Conductor, Mr. William Hales. It is niny of the musical peopleof the town . It is stated that greatly to the credit of this society that they should have a Sacred Harmonic Society was established in Launcston been able to give so satisfactory a performance of this upwards of twenty years ago, and was, in fact, in opera- oratorio without the aid of any professional talent. tiwards of e time after Mra Adams as,ived there. Also, tion for some time after Mr. Adams arrived there. Also,

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD.-A musical entertainment was that many of the churches and chapels had their choirs given at the Town Hall, on the 17th of May, under the and congregational singing, where the music was, and still direction of Mr. H. Coker. The programme consisted is, creditably sung in parts. And further, that there are chiefly of sacred choruses, which were satisfactorily per- numerous skilled musicians, unconnected with any society, formed by Mr. Coker's pupils. in Launceston. We must refrain fiom entering at length

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correspondents, since it would occupy too much space. We can only say, we are rejoiced to find that the cultiva- tion of music has so well progressed in Launceston; and we trust that an art so much calculated to excite friendly feelings may not be endangered by any discords. Our only wish is to give praise where praise is due, but never to enhance the merits of one person by detracting fiom those of contemporaneous artistes.

LEICESTER.-Mr. J. 0. Christian's benefit concert took place on the 25th of April, and was well attended. The programme, which comprised many popular songs, glees, &c., was ably performed by Miss Deacon, Mrs. Rowlett. Messrs. Harrison, Wye, Oldershaw, Sansome, Rowlett, Branston, and Christian. Miss Deacon accompanied with ability on the pianoforte.

LEITH.-The Solfeggio Association, numbering about fifty members, gave an open practice on the 17th ult., in the Assembly-rooms. The music consisted of sacred and miscellaneous pieces, which were satisfactorily rendered. Miss Gleadhill presided at the pianoforte, and Mr. Hardie conducted.

LINCOLN.-The members of the Choral Society gave a concert of sacred music, in the Corn Exchange, on the 24th of May, for the benefit of the County Hospital and Dispensary. The programme was well selected, and the music performed with great effect. Much credit is due to the conductor, Mr. Mason, for bringing it to so satis- factory a conclusion.

MANCHESTER.-The morning and evening performances at the Handel Commemoration, on the 4th ult., were well attended. The morning performance comprised the Messiah, and the evening the Dettingen Te Deum, and Israel in Egypt. The singers were Madame Weiss, Miss Dolby, Mrs. P. Smith, Messrs. W. Cooper, Weiss, and Merrick. All these performers are well known, except Mr. Merrick, who has a baritone voice of fine quality, and his singing is artistic and correct. Mr. Blagrove led the band, and Mr. P. Smith conducted with his usual ability. The organ was played by Mr. Hemmons.

MARYLEBONE LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION. -Mr. Robert Seymour's evening conceit took place at this Institution on the 5th of May, when several first-rate artistes appeared. Mr. Seymour's performance onl the violin was highly applauded.

MELTHAM.-A very successful concert was given in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on the 21st of April, by the Choral Society, when the Creation was performed in a most credit- able manner. Mrs. Sunderland, Mr. Inkersall, and Mr. Hinchliffe, were the principal singers. The band and chorus numbered about 80, and were led by Mr. Hartley, of Huddersfield, and conducted by Mr. Joe Perkin, of Holimfirth.

MUSICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.-The fourth and final concert given by this society for the present season, took place at St. James's Hall on the 11th of May. The per- formance commenced with the overture to Joseph, by C. E. Horsley,--a composition of much merit. Madame Lemmens Sherrington then sang " Deh per questo istante," from the Clemenza di Tito, in a most finished style. The recitative and aria, " 0 qual triste parlar," of Gluck, was given by Mr. Sims Reeves in a manner which could not be equalled by any living artiste. Spohr's Concerto in E minor, by Herr Joachim, for the violin and orchestra, concluded the first part. The wonderful neatness and precision with which Herr Joachim performed this music was the admiration of every one. The rich tone and power of the forte passages, and the exquisite delicacy of the pianissimo, gave intense delight to the audience. The second part comprised Beethoven's Symphony in A, No. 7, which was executed to perfection by the unrivalled orches- tra; the air, " Du Page," from Les Nonnes de Robert, by Benedict, by Madame Lemmens Sherrington; " Soft airs around me play," from Weber's Euryanthe, by Mr. Sims Reeves; and the overture to Masaniello. This concert

was certainly the best of the series, and the hall was crowded in every part by the elite of the musical public.

NEWCASTLE.-A choral service took place on the 4th of May, at St. Andrew's Church, for the Apprenticeship Fund for the choir boys. The choir was assisted by several gentlemen from the Durham Cathedral. The music was sung with great taste and judgment, under the direction of the organist, Mr. Dawsoi. That gentleman's performance on the organ was deservedly praised.

NORTHOURAM.-The members of the Wesleyan Singing Class gave a performance of sacred and secular music, at the School-room, on Easter Monday. Mr. Horsfield conducted.

NORWICH.-A concert was given by the Choral Society of this city in the St. Andrew's Hall, on the 30th of April, being the first of a series of subscription concerts, when the following principal singers were engaged: - Miss Whitham, Miss Palmer, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, and Mr. D. Lambert. The band and chorus consisted of upwards of 300 performers. Mr. Bray was leader: Mlr. Harcourt, organist; and Mr. Hill, conductor.

NOTTINGHAM.-The second annual concert given by Mr. F. Myers took place on the 3rd ult., and was exclu- sively devoted to the works of Mendelssohn. The pieces, both vocal and instrumental, were well selected, and the execution deserved every praise.

ORGANIST APPOINTMENT.-On the 20th ult. Mr. Henry Hiles was, after a trial of skill, appointed organist of St. Michael's Church, Wood Street. There were numerous candidates, and Mr. Goss was umpire.

PUTNEY.-On the 28th of April, a concert was given in the Infant School-room, by the amateulrs of the neigh- bourhood, consisting of anthems, part-songs, &c., and some good selections of pianoforte music. The perform- ance gave great satisfaction to all present. Conductor, Mr. W. Evans. Pianist, Mr. H. Baumer.

QUEBEC.-Mr. William Carter, organist of St. Helen's, Bishopsgate Street, and acting organist for his brother at the Cathedral, Quebec, gave a performance of Judas Mac- cabaeus, on the centennial anniversary of Handel's death, in the Music Hall at Quebec. A local paper states that the whole performance was excellent.

RETFORD.-A public concert took place at the Town Hall, on the 5th ult., given by the persons who are ap- plicants for an engagement to perfortn at the Crystal Palace Handel Commemoration. The performances consisted of selections from various oratorios, which were very satis- factorily performed. Mr. Gammidge was the conductor, and Mr. G. F. Flowers accompanied on the harmonium.

RUNCORN.-The concert of the Choral Society took place on the 27th of April, at the National School-room. The music, which consisted of sacred songs and choruses, was well performed. Mr. John Taylor conducted, and Mr. Radcliffe, organist of St. George's Church, Liverpool, presided at the harmonium. This society has only been in existence since December last, but it already numbers fifty members.

SOHAM.-The Ely Sestett Band gave their second con- cert of vocal and instrumental music in the Court-house, on the 5th ult. The principal vocalists were Miss Mose, of Cambridge, Messrs. Skelding, Jackman, and Meacham, of the Cathedral Choir, Ely.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S, SALFORD.-On Easter Monday, the first half-yearly meeting of the Singing Class (num- bering 52 members) was held. A selection of music was performed, fiom Mendelssohn and other composers, in a very creditable manner. Several pieces were encored. The large School-room was well-filled; the Rev. James Moore, B.A., Rector, in the chair. The class is under the direction of Mr. Marshall, and has been in existence seven months.

ST. JAMES'S HALL.-Mrs. Gardner's concert took place here on the 20tl ult. The principal performers were Madame Catherine Hayes, Madame Lemmens Sherrington,

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Mdlle. Finoli, Mr. Sims Reeves, Signor Belietti, Signor Regaldi, Signor Campanella, M. Sainton, M. Piatti, and Mr. Chatterton. Conductors, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Signor Pilotti. Mrs. Gardner's pianoforte-playing was the subject of universal admiration, and her singing was much praised. The room was well filled with a fashionable audience, who were in every respect delighted with the music selected for the occasion. An English song by Madame Sherrington, was amongst the best performances of the evening.

ST. MARTIN'S HALL.-The last concert of the season, under the direction of Mr. Hullah, took place on the 15th ult., when the performances included Beethoven's " Pas- toral Symphony," Mendelssohn's Walpurgis Night, and other excellent compositions. The principal artistes were Miss Banks, Miss Fanny Rowland, Miss Martin, Miss Palmer, Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, and Mr. Thomas. The tenor sceua from Der Freischutz was sung admirably by Mr. Reeves. Beethoven's elegy, ( Sweet was thy presence," performed (for the first time in this country) by Miss F. Rowland, Miss Palmer, Mr. W. Cooper, and Mr. Thomas, produced a charming effect, and was encored unanimously. Miss HIowell's solo on the pianoforte, " The Concert-Stiick," by Weber, deserved the highest praise. The rest of the music was in all respects admirable, and no fault could be found with the execution. The room was crowded, and the concert gave satisfaction to every one.

SWAFFHAM.-On the 5th of May, the Swaffham Choral Society comlpleted its first season by a concert in the Corn Hall. The arrangements were under the direction of Messrs. Rolfe and Maalmine; the former gentleman accompanying, and the latter officiating as conductor.

TONBRIDGO WELLS.-An invitation vocal concert was given by the members of the Amateur Choral Society, on the 28th of April, in the Christ Church School-room, kindly lent for the occasion. There was a very large attendance. The programme consisted of sacred and secular music. The performances were exceedingly well received by the audience. At the conclusion, a present of the complete set of volumes of the Musical Times was made to Mr. T. Gates, junior, whose services as conductor were thus acknowledged by the members of the society.

WESTBURY.-On the 26th of April, the members of the Harmonic Society gave a concert at the School-room. The programme was attractive, consisting of both instru- mental and vocal music; and the room was well filled with an enthusiastic audience, who seemed highly to appreciate the entertainment provided for them. Mr. S. D. Saunders conducted the concert.-Ox Easter Sunday, Haydn's Mass, No. 3, was performed in the Catholic Chapel, St. Mary-on-the-Quay, with full instrumental accompaniments. The execution of the music was ex- ceedingly effective. Mr. S. D. Saunders conducted, and Mr. Siream presided at the organ.

WVIsBECH.-On the 5th ult., the eighty-third concert of the Wisbech Harmonic Society was given in the Corn Exchange, by the committee and members, when a choice selection of vocal and instrumenetal music was ably per- formed. Miss M. Wheatley was the principal soprano, and sang in her usual blilliant style. The whole of the perfoirmance was in every respect satisfactory, Leader, ir. J, Bennett, Pianist, Mr, IE. C, Briggs. Conductor,

Mr. F. Winter, WVY4vEHAM.-On the 25th of April, Miss Wilson, and

Messrs. Plowman, Hird, Hudson, Rolmes, and Turner, from the Wilberforce Institution for the Blind, York, gave a concert in the National School-room. The room was well filled, and the concert gave great satisfaction.

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