Brief Chronicle of the Last MonthSource: The Musical Times and Singing Class Circular, Vol. 8, No. 182 (Apr. 1, 1858), pp. 225-227Published by: Musical Times Publications Ltd.Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3371045 .

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THE MUSICAL TIMES.-APRIL 1, 1858. THE MUSICAL TIMES.-APRIL 1, 1858.

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in the coming year, 1859,-that being the centenary of Handel's death.

His Royal Highness Prince Frederick William, and other Members of the Royal House of Prussia, with many Royal and distinguished personages throughout Germany, have volunteered their patronage and support to the undertaking; and liberal subscriptions have already been raised.

Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to subscribe fifty pounds, and His Royal Highness the Prince Consort twenty-five pounds, to the fund raising in London; and I am happy in being able to state that the Members of the Sacred Harmonic Society, at their Annual Meeting on the 9th instant, voted FIFTY POUNDS towards the same object. The Committee of the Society have likewise forwarded to Berlin, for the use of the sculptor commissioned to execute the work, a cast from the face of the Statue of Handel by Roubiliac, now in the Society's Offices at Exeter Hall,

Notwithstanding, however, the important assistance afforded by the Subscriptions alluded to, the entire con- tributions from England do not much exceed ?200., received from less than one hundred Subscribers.

Believing the object to be one which must commend itself to the feelings of many thousands in this country who have received delight from the performance of Handel's works, and being satisfied that the small amouut of interest hitherto taken in the project is attributable mainly to its not being sufficiently known, I am induced to attempt to give additional publicity to it, and to press the subject upon the attention of those who, there can be no doubt, would desire to co-operate in such an under- taking.

The object more especially in view being to elicit an expression of feeling from such a vast number of persons as would bear some fair proportion to the estimation in which Handel's genius is regarded in England, it will afford the Committee much pleasure (while not ab- solutely limiting the amount from Societies or individuals) to receive from you and your friends the small subscription of ONE SHILLING EACH, in aid of the project for erecting, in Handel's birth-place, some enduring record of his genius.

Although the sums raised in England are not to be forwarded until the Statue is in course of erection at Halle, it is most important that the amount available should be at once ascertained. I have therefore to acquaint you that this office will be open daily, from twelve until five o'clock, and on Friday evenings, from eight until ten o'clock, for a limited period, for the personal payment of subscriptions, which may also be forwarded by post-office order, payable to me, at Charing Cross office, or in post- age stamps. Permit me to add that promptitude in forwarding any amount will materially enhance the satis- faction with which your contributions will be received.

I should not have presumed, in my individual capacity as a Member of the English Committee, thus to address you in reference to this project, had I not previously re- ceived full authority for so doing from Sir George Smart, the President; Mr. Henry F. Broadwood, the Treasurer, and Mr. Klingemann, the Honorary Secretary of that Committe. Having also taken an active part in the Great Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace, last year, and anticipating, concurrently with the erection of the Halle Statue, the opportunity of aiding in a far grander display of Handel's genius at the GREAT COMMEMORATION of 1859, I trust that I may be permitted to appeal to you in all earnestness for your prompt and united assistance-sub- scribing myself,

Ladies and Gentlemen, Your very obedient Servant,

IOBERT BOW,EY, Treasurer of the Sacred Harmonic Society.

Halle Handel Statue Office, No. 2, Exeter Hall, London (W.C.),

March 17, 1858.

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in the coming year, 1859,-that being the centenary of Handel's death.

His Royal Highness Prince Frederick William, and other Members of the Royal House of Prussia, with many Royal and distinguished personages throughout Germany, have volunteered their patronage and support to the undertaking; and liberal subscriptions have already been raised.

Her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to subscribe fifty pounds, and His Royal Highness the Prince Consort twenty-five pounds, to the fund raising in London; and I am happy in being able to state that the Members of the Sacred Harmonic Society, at their Annual Meeting on the 9th instant, voted FIFTY POUNDS towards the same object. The Committee of the Society have likewise forwarded to Berlin, for the use of the sculptor commissioned to execute the work, a cast from the face of the Statue of Handel by Roubiliac, now in the Society's Offices at Exeter Hall,

Notwithstanding, however, the important assistance afforded by the Subscriptions alluded to, the entire con- tributions from England do not much exceed ?200., received from less than one hundred Subscribers.

Believing the object to be one which must commend itself to the feelings of many thousands in this country who have received delight from the performance of Handel's works, and being satisfied that the small amouut of interest hitherto taken in the project is attributable mainly to its not being sufficiently known, I am induced to attempt to give additional publicity to it, and to press the subject upon the attention of those who, there can be no doubt, would desire to co-operate in such an under- taking.

The object more especially in view being to elicit an expression of feeling from such a vast number of persons as would bear some fair proportion to the estimation in which Handel's genius is regarded in England, it will afford the Committee much pleasure (while not ab- solutely limiting the amount from Societies or individuals) to receive from you and your friends the small subscription of ONE SHILLING EACH, in aid of the project for erecting, in Handel's birth-place, some enduring record of his genius.

Although the sums raised in England are not to be forwarded until the Statue is in course of erection at Halle, it is most important that the amount available should be at once ascertained. I have therefore to acquaint you that this office will be open daily, from twelve until five o'clock, and on Friday evenings, from eight until ten o'clock, for a limited period, for the personal payment of subscriptions, which may also be forwarded by post-office order, payable to me, at Charing Cross office, or in post- age stamps. Permit me to add that promptitude in forwarding any amount will materially enhance the satis- faction with which your contributions will be received.

I should not have presumed, in my individual capacity as a Member of the English Committee, thus to address you in reference to this project, had I not previously re- ceived full authority for so doing from Sir George Smart, the President; Mr. Henry F. Broadwood, the Treasurer, and Mr. Klingemann, the Honorary Secretary of that Committe. Having also taken an active part in the Great Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace, last year, and anticipating, concurrently with the erection of the Halle Statue, the opportunity of aiding in a far grander display of Handel's genius at the GREAT COMMEMORATION of 1859, I trust that I may be permitted to appeal to you in all earnestness for your prompt and united assistance-sub- scribing myself,

Ladies and Gentlemen, Your very obedient Servant,

IOBERT BOW,EY, Treasurer of the Sacred Harmonic Society.

Halle Handel Statue Office, No. 2, Exeter Hall, London (W.C.),

March 17, 1858.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. The late hour at which Advertisements reach us, interferes

much with their qroper classification. All communications must be authenticated by the proper name

and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication. Colored Envelopes are sent to all Subscribers whose pay-

ment in advance is exhausted. The paper will be discontinued where the Subscriber nealects to renew. We again remind those who are disappqinlted 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.

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

We cannot undertake to return offered contributions; the authors, therefore, will do well to retain copies.

Notices of concerts and other information slzpplied by our friends in the country, must be forwarded as early as possible after the occurrence,-otherwise they cannot be inserted. It frequently occurs, that letters and papers respecting concerts which have taken place early in the month, do not reach us till the day of publication.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. The late hour at which Advertisements reach us, interferes

much with their qroper classification. All communications must be authenticated by the proper name

and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication. Colored Envelopes are sent to all Subscribers whose pay-

ment in advance is exhausted. The paper will be discontinued where the Subscriber nealects to renew. We again remind those who are disappqinlted 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.

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

We cannot undertake to return offered contributions; the authors, therefore, will do well to retain copies.

Notices of concerts and other information slzpplied by our friends in the country, must be forwarded as early as possible after the occurrence,-otherwise they cannot be inserted. It frequently occurs, that letters and papers respecting concerts which have taken place early in the month, do not reach us till the day of publication.

B3rief eChrouicle of the last ^tonth.

ABERDEEN.-The Musical Association gave their first concert for 18.58, in the County Rooms, on the 1st of March. The music comprised Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise, and a selection of glees and madrigals, and was well performed. The society numbers about sixty members, and is conducted by Mr. Richard Latter. A music hall, capable of holding an audience of 3000 persons, is to be, in a short time, erected in Aberdeen.

BIRMINGHAM.-The " Bach demonstration" took place at Dee's Assembly Rooms, on the 29th of Jan. Several of the finest compositions of this great master were ably rendered, and it was evident that the audience understood and appreciated the antique style and peculiar contrapuntal forms of the old German king of fugal composition. The Rev. Mr, Lunn and Mr. Duchemin were highly successful in the pianoforte performances. Mr. Henry Howard and Mr. Hart were justly applauded for their solos upon the violin. The vocal portions of the programme were se- lected from the " Passions Musik." The performers, who were all amateurs except Miss Hill and Mr. Glydon, deserved much praise for the style in which they had overcome the difficulties of their composer.

BIRMINGHAM.-The pupils of Mr. Dabbs gave him a complimentary concert, in the Music Hall, on the 16th ult., under the patronage of the Mayor, and various influential inhabitants. The music, which was entirely sacred, was performed in a most creditable manner by a chorus of 300 voices, and by the following solo singers:- Miss Emily Bourne, Mr. Bickley, Mr. R. Mason, and Mr. Sedgwick. Master F. Taylor accompanied upon the organ, and Mr. Dabbs conducted. The concert went off with great success.

BIRMINGHAM.--The Festival Choral Society held their twelfth annual meeting on the 10th ult., when it appeared, from the report, that the society was in a very flourishing condition.

BRISTOL.-The Harmonic Union performed the greater part of Judas Maccabceus, at the Music Hall, on the 17th ult., under the able direction of Mr. Philip J. Smith. The whole of the music was sung by the members of the society, both solos and choruses, which speaks well for the contiued prosperity of the society. The body of the hall was nearly filled by the vocal and instrumental members, leaving but a limited space for visitors.

BURY SAINT EDMUNDS.-The St. James's Volunteer Choir gave their honorary membels and friends a miscel- laneous concert, at the Town Hall, on Friday, the 26th of

B3rief eChrouicle of the last ^tonth.

ABERDEEN.-The Musical Association gave their first concert for 18.58, in the County Rooms, on the 1st of March. The music comprised Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise, and a selection of glees and madrigals, and was well performed. The society numbers about sixty members, and is conducted by Mr. Richard Latter. A music hall, capable of holding an audience of 3000 persons, is to be, in a short time, erected in Aberdeen.

BIRMINGHAM.-The " Bach demonstration" took place at Dee's Assembly Rooms, on the 29th of Jan. Several of the finest compositions of this great master were ably rendered, and it was evident that the audience understood and appreciated the antique style and peculiar contrapuntal forms of the old German king of fugal composition. The Rev. Mr, Lunn and Mr. Duchemin were highly successful in the pianoforte performances. Mr. Henry Howard and Mr. Hart were justly applauded for their solos upon the violin. The vocal portions of the programme were se- lected from the " Passions Musik." The performers, who were all amateurs except Miss Hill and Mr. Glydon, deserved much praise for the style in which they had overcome the difficulties of their composer.

BIRMINGHAM.-The pupils of Mr. Dabbs gave him a complimentary concert, in the Music Hall, on the 16th ult., under the patronage of the Mayor, and various influential inhabitants. The music, which was entirely sacred, was performed in a most creditable manner by a chorus of 300 voices, and by the following solo singers:- Miss Emily Bourne, Mr. Bickley, Mr. R. Mason, and Mr. Sedgwick. Master F. Taylor accompanied upon the organ, and Mr. Dabbs conducted. The concert went off with great success.

BIRMINGHAM.--The Festival Choral Society held their twelfth annual meeting on the 10th ult., when it appeared, from the report, that the society was in a very flourishing condition.

BRISTOL.-The Harmonic Union performed the greater part of Judas Maccabceus, at the Music Hall, on the 17th ult., under the able direction of Mr. Philip J. Smith. The whole of the music was sung by the members of the society, both solos and choruses, which speaks well for the contiued prosperity of the society. The body of the hall was nearly filled by the vocal and instrumental members, leaving but a limited space for visitors.

BURY SAINT EDMUNDS.-The St. James's Volunteer Choir gave their honorary membels and friends a miscel- laneous concert, at the Town Hall, on Friday, the 26th of

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February, the president, the Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew, taking the chair. The performance was very successful, and does great credit to Mr. Philip Harrington, their conductor.

CAMBERWELL.-The choir of Emmanuel Church, formed two years ago, has recently been remodelled, and a set of rules drawn up, with a view to its efficient management; arrangements have been made for additional rehearsals, and every facility is afforded to those members of the congregation who are willing to take part in the choral service of the church.

CHESTER-LE-STREET.-On the 5th of March, a concert, for the benefit of the choir of the church, was given, which met with great success.

DARLINGTON.-The Choral Society gave their second concert for the season in the Central Hall, on the 13th ult., to a large audience. The programme consisted of selections from the Messiah, Judas MaccaboeLs, and the Creation. The solo parts were executed by Miss Wilson, Mr. J. Wilson, and Mr. Dodds. Conductor, Mr. Mar- shall; organist, Mr. F. Second. The band was led by Mr. Stephenson, of Stockton.

FLINT (North Wales).-A concert and tea meeting were held in the Flint Towni Hall, on the 24th of February. The choir from Caelcot were the singers, and the audience was large and enthusiastic, and expressed great pleasure at the performance.

GLASGow.-Haydn's Creation was produced here on the 24th of Feb., by the Glasgow Choral Union, under their conductor, Mr. Lambeth. The oratorio was given com- plete, and the performance was most creditable. The orchestra consisted of nearly 40 musicians, and the chorus numbered about 220. The music was sung with great spirit and precision. Miss Whitham, of Huddersfield, Mr. Ashton, of Durham, and Mr. Brandon, of Barnard- Castle, were the principal singers.

GLOUCESTER.-A glee and madrigal concert took place at the Corn Exchange, on the 16th ult. The programme presented a pleasing variety of music, well calculated to bring out the talents of the vocalists, Miss E. Phelps, and Mr. G. Richards, Mr. Hargreaves, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Amos Richards, and Mr. Wilton, of the cathedral choir. Mr. Amott ably presided at the piano.

GI;EENWICH.-Mr. Henry K. Morley, the organist of St. John's Church, Blackheath, has just been appointed organist of the Parish Church, Greenwich. There were 36 applicants for the situation.

HACKNEY.-The members of the Sacred Harmonic Union held their first concert and tea meeting at Goswell Hall, on Feb. 28th. After tea, a valuable ebony baton, with silver mountings, was presented to their leader, Mr. W. C. Batchelor, as a testimonial for his services. Several anthems and sacred pieces were sung, and a short lecture upon the subject of sacred music was given by Mr. Batchelor.

HAMMERSMITH.-A private concert was given at the School-room of St. Mark's College, to an audience of 200, on March 1 th, by the vocal class under the tuition of the Rev. C. Daymond. The programme consisted of selec- tions from the Messiah, together with various glees and part-songs. The whole performance was well received.

IH AVERFORDWEST.-A concert of vocal and instrumental music was given by the Amateur Society of this town, on the 17th ult. A selection of glees and instrumental pieces was performed, under the management of Mr. William Harding.

HEREPORD MUSICAL FESTIVAL.-A meeting was lield in the College Hall, on the 24th of March, at which twenty-four of the stewards for the approaching musical festival were announced. It has been decided upon ap- pointing twenty-five stewards in lieu of the usual number, eight, with a guarantee limiting the liability of each

steward to the sum of ?25. This augmentation of the number, and consequent diminution of the individual responsibility, will no doubt be found to work well, as it has done in the case of Gloucester and. Worcester. Much praise is due to Mr. Townshend Smith, the cathedral organist, for his unceasing exertions in forwarding the musical arrangements of the forthcoming festival.

IPswICH.-On the 5th ult., the second concert, under the direction of Mr. A. Bowles, took place in the Corn Exchange. Various recitals from Italian operas were given, as well as English songs and concerted music.

LIVERPOOL -Mr. Skeaf, jun., gave a concert on the 3rd of March. Miss L. Gaskill, Miss Hills, Miss C. Hills, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Gulley, and Sig. Braunhelde, were the vocalists. Master H. Swift, solo pianoforte. Conductor, Mr. Skeaf.

LIvEnRPOOL.-The twenty-first of the People's Con- certs, under the management of Messrs. Hime, took place at St. George's Hall,. on the 13th of March, when the following artists were engaged:-Miss Sarah Dobson and Miss Pilling, Mr. Mann and Mr. Lambert. Pianist, Mdlle. D'Hertril. Accompanyist, Mr. Lewis.

LUTTERWORTH.-On Thursday, March 11th, Haydn's Creation was performed at the Town Hall,-the principal singers being Miss Julia Bleaden, Mr. Oldershaw, and Mr. Briggs. The band and chorus, from the Leicester Choral Concerts, was very efficient. The oratorio was conducted by Mr. Alfred Nicholson, and gave great satisfaction to a numerous audience.

MADAME CLAIA NovELLO.-Madame Clara Novello will return for the season the first week in May.

MANCHESTER.-The Bradford Choral Society, consist- ing of 200 members, gave a concert at the Free Trade Hall, on the 5th of March, under the superintendence of Mr. Wim. Jackson,-Miss Dobson, and Messrs. Ramsden, Coates, and Barrowclough, appearing as principal solo singers, and Mr. J. Burton presiding at the organ and pianoforte. The choral performances consisted entirely of part-songs and madrigals, for which the members elicited much applause. They are entitled to great praise for their correct intonation, power, and light and shade.

MANCHESTER.-The second performance of Mendels- sohn's Midsummer Night's Dream, at Mr. Halle's orchestral concerts, on the 6th of March, drew together a very large audience. Several well-performed solos and orchestral pieces followed, which gave great satisfaction to the lovers of high-class music.

MARKET-RASEN.--On Thursday, the 18th ult., an amateur concert was given in the Market Hall, when selections of sacred music were performed. The singing of Miss Trafford, Mr. S. Rush, and Mr. Brooke, was effective; and Mr. Brocklesby presided at the harmonium. A subscription list has been opened for the formation of a choral society in this town.

MORLEY.-A miscellaneous selection of sacred music was sung here on the 17th ult., on behalf of the unem- ployed poor in the locality. The principals were Miss Newell, Miss Fenton, Mr. Fox, Mr. Myers, and Mr. Sykes, assisted by an efficient band and chorus, numbering about 60 performers. The whole was under the able leadership of Mr. Richardson,-Mr. Naylor conducting, and Mr. Marshall presiding at the organ.

MYDDELTON HALL (Islington).-Mdlle. Rende Holbut gave a very successful concert here on the 30th ult. A number of well-known artistes performed upon the occa- sion, including Miss Louisa Vinninig, Mr. Frank Bodda, &c., &c. Mdlle. Rende Holbut played a piece by Moscheles upon the pianoforte with great effect.

OLDHIAM.-Mr. H. T. Robberds, of Manchester, gave a musical entertainment at the Oldham Lyceum, cn the 17th ult., in aid of the institution. Subject :-English Ballads (illustrated). Mr. J. Lees presided at the pianoforte.

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PONTARDAWE.-The Welsh bard and novelist, Llew Llwyv'o, gave one of his national entertainments at Pont- ardawe, on the 3rd of March, assisted by Mrs. Kruger, Miss Fovey, Mr. T. Gryffwydd Jones, and Mr. Henry Evans. Some specimens of the traditional music of Wales gave great amusement to the audience, particularly the solo and chorus, " Hob y Deri Dando." In the inter- vals of singing, Messrs. Llwyvo and Tavalaw delivered illustrative and humourous addresses on the music of the "Four Nations." The performances were of a very pleasing nature, and elicited much applause.

ROTHERIIAM.-The first People's Concert was given here on Monday evening, the 8th ult. The vocalists were Miss Newell, Mr. Brook, Mr. Westmorland, and Mr. Dodson, all from the Leeds concerts. Mr. Frith, of Sheffield, presided at the pianoforte.

RYDE (Isle of Wight).--Mr. Austin's benefit concert took place at the Victoria Rooms, on March 11, when about 800 persons were present. The programme was well selected, and admirably supported by Mr. and Mrs. Sims Reeves, and Messrs. Snarey, Corps, Conduit, and Cross, of the Winchester Cathedral Choir, by Mr. J. T. Trekell, the pianist, and Mr. Austin himself, who played two fantasias on the cornet with great effect.

SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY.-The twenty-fifth annual meeting of this society was held at Exeter Hall, on the 9th of March, J. N. Harnison, Esq,, the president, in the chair. The report from the committee, of the proceed- ings of the past year, is a very interesting document, and proves that the public taste for good music has very greatly increased, and that the success of the society has been far beyond what the most sanguine expectations could have predicted a quarter of a century ago, when it was first established. It appears that the present number of members and subscribers has been increased to 750, and that the total amount of subscriptions for the past year was ?1352., being ?214. more than in the year preceding. The profits arising from the Crystal Palace commemora- tion of Handel are set down at ?9000., two thirds of which sum went to the Crystal Palace Company, as by agree- ment; ?1000. was received by the Sacred Harmonic Society; and ?2000. was invested in the names of trustees, as a guarantee fund for the great commemoration in 1859. The report refers to the exertions of Mr. Harrison, the president; of Mr. Costa, the conductor; Mr. Brewer, the secretary; and Mr. Bowley, the treasurer of the society; and awards them the highest praise for their exertions upon that occasion. The rules are published with the report, and will be found useful to those who are desirous of enrolling themselves as members of the society.

STOKESLEY.-The Amateur Society gave an entertain- ment of vocal and instrumental music, on the 3rd ult., under the leadership of Mr. Bolau. Mr. Pierce presided at the piano. The music was well executed.

SUNDERLAND.-Handel's oratorio, Judas Maccabcsus, was given by the St. Thomas' Choral Society, on Feb. 24. The vocal solos were in the hands of Miss Green, Miss A. Brown, Miss Mewburn, Miss Halliday, Mr. E. Smith, Mr. Chater, and Mr. Bliss, whose efforts, together with the chorus, were completely successful.

WEST LONDON SACRED CHORAL SOCIETY.-On Tues- day evening, Feb. 23rd, the members of this society gave a performance, the third of the season, of Handel's Judas Maccabceus, in the hall of the institution, Edwards-street, Portman-square. The principal vocalists were Miss Grace Alleyne, Mrs. Lynd, and Miss Clara Dethridge, with Mr. W. Davis and Mr. Crome. The band (led by Mr. Mar- shall) and chorus were even more efficient than usual, and numbered altagether 100 performers. Mr. H. C. Freeman was the conductor.

WINDSO-t.-Mr. D. Lambert has been appointed one of the lay clerks at St. George's Chapel, in the place of Mr. Salmon, who died on the 11th of March.

WOBURN.-The members of the Harmonic Society gave a concert of vocal and instrumental music, in the Town Hall, on Friday evening, March 5th. The pieces, both vocal and instrumental, were sustained throughout in such a manner as to reflect great credit upon the performers. Mr. Charles Gilby was the leader. A ball took place at the termination of the concert, the members of the Har- monic Society forming the orchestra.

WOLVEY (Warwickshire).-The old-established brass band of this place have furnished themselves with a new set of Sax Horns and Tubas. They are now making great progress in their performances.

YSTALYFERA.-A concert of miscellaneous music was given at this place on the 6th of March, by the Pontar- dawe choir, assisted by the juvenile choir, and conducted by Mr. W. Griffiths. The performances comprised an- thems and selections from oratorios, together with a few glees and madrigals.

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