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CRYSTAL, PALACE. The first flower show o...
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The Great Northern Hospital.—*Tlris admi...
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Tho Freeman's Journal says :—' We regret...
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purchaser may get a fairish equivalent from the Councillors , a very excellent one from , the Decorator , but from the Graduate a wretched groat s worth—a parcel . of waifs and strays from Mr . Buskin ' s blotting book , hooped or coupled together by a few" sound criticisms on pictures most capriciously selected , .
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Drtcry Lane Theatre. Os Monday Mdlle. Br...
DRtCRY LANE THEATRE . Os Monday Mdlle . Brambilla appeared as Gilda , in Rigoletto , " a part intimately associated with the name and fame of one still dear to opera goers . The impression left by her performance was , that although a cantatrice of much capability , she had still a steep road before her . She was called for after the third act , in which her duo with Ri goletto ( Signor Fagotti ) —a painstaking and agreeable vocalist—was very nicely sung . Signor Mongini added to his already marked popularity by Ms version of the Duke of Mantua . His great air in the first act was given in his best manner , as was the famous " Donna e Mobile , " which was most warmly and genuinely encored , as was the gem of the opera , the quartettin the same act .
On Tuesday a repetition of the still fresh and everimproving " Trovatore" introduced Mdlle . Titiens as Leonora . In all the opportunities offered during the first three acts to a real prima-donna , the charming Hungarian was no less admirable than in her last season at the old Haymarket Opera-house . In the fourth act , where the " Miserere " is the prelude to a magnificent series of lyric opportunities , she rose , if possible , above her former excellence . In voice and in feeling ,, not mere acting of passion , Mdlle . Titiens answered on Tuesday all the demands of the most fastidious and exacting . The Manrico of Signor GiugUni Vasi we need hardly say , an excellent one . His " Malreggendo ; " "Di quellapira , " and"Deserto sul'la terra" were the gems of his performance . The Azucena of La Guarducci was an excellent one ; and our old friend Badiali was far above mediocrity in th one great solo , "II balen , " and the concerted music allotted to the representative of the Cdnde di Luna . —
create considerable interest in legal circles , where her father was well known and ' much esteemed .
Popular , Concerts , St . James ' s Hall . —The first part of last Monday ' s concert consisted entirely of compositions by the song-poet of modern Germany—Schubert , the beloved of his great countryman , the pleasant cynic of Paris , Henry Heine , and the admired of that truly kindred spirit , Jean Paul . A quartett in A minor headed the programme ; Messrs . Joachim , Hies , Schreurs , and Piatti , the quartett players of these admirably orthodox , and as admirably managed evenings , were the performers . The lovely " Ave Maria , " the sentimental " Wanderer , " and the melo-dramatic " Bang , " three of the composer ' s acknowledged masterpieces ; were given by Miss Theresa Jefferys ( whom we are glad to see so kindly and judiciously put forward ) ; Mr . Santley , a most capable interpreter ; and the ever delightful Miss Palmer , whom we still would hare rather heard in other of Schubert ' s
works . Mr . Charles Hallo , with that exquisite touch and intelligence for which he is renowned , played the grand sonata in D major on the pianoforte ; and , again , a duo for that instrument and violin , with Joachim . The latter unrivalled violinist was heard to every advantage in the second part , with Mr . Lindsay Sloper , in a violin and piano barcarole , by Spohr ; and other works of this master were as excellently given by the various artists already named . Miss Palmer ' s solo song , and Miss Jeflerys' "In the Silver Beams of Luna / ' were received with the gratification that such able vocalists can afford in the illustration of such intellectual worlds as are all of Dr . Spohr ; and , on the whole , t h e concert , which may be considered an experiment , consisting , as it did , entirely of modern German classical works , proved onco more the sympathy between the Britannic and the Teuton mind .
Miss % yai \ Busby gave a well attended concert on Friday last , at the Hanover Rooms . She was assisted by Mrs . Santley ( late Miss Kcmblo ) , Miss Behrens , and Messrs . Joachim , Piatti , and Santloy . Tho programme was short as regards the number of pieces , but comprised some high class music . Tho ftur benejlciare successfully played a trio by Mendeissohn , -with Messrs . Joachim and Piatti for pianoforte , violin and violoncello ; and also a Bonata by Beothovon with the same able coadjutors . She also displayed to advantage her facility and oxcellont taste in one of Chopin ' s fantasias , with which tho concert was brought to a close .
Miss Lb Dwm will give a SoirC' « Musicalo at tho Beothovon Rooms , No . 70 , Harloy-streot , on the Cth of June acxt , on which occasion sho will bo assisted by Miss Louisa Van Noordon , Miss Palmer , Mrs . Bonthin , M . Rogaldl , and other eminent artists . Miss Louisa Steller will also make her first app earance in public . No doubt as this is Miss Lo X > iou ' B first concort it will bo woll supported , ana will
Crystal, Palace. The First Flower Show O...
CRYSTAL , PALACE . The first flower show of the season came off on Wednesday , when a select if not numerous body of floral amateurs , strolled , flirted . and dissertated among treasures . of roses and posies that would have satiated even an oriental flower worshipper . Those entrusted with the arrangement of these lovely children of the sun , had certainly acquitted themselves with consummate taste . All along the nave were radiated avenues of every hue , from central banks of heaths which were disposed in the transepts All their
about the statues were charming groups , brilliant colours forcibly contrasting with the white of the marble or the plaister . Horticulturally , we cannot descant upon the beauties of the scene . We have no atom of right to approve or dissent from the verdicts passed on rose , azalea , pelargonium , or . orchid . But we Jiiay speak with confidence and pleasure of the high gratification , to sight , smell and hearing derived from a happy hour or two we passed , listening to the glorious bands of the Palace and the Guardsj among the lasses and the flowers in the giant conservatory . " ^ the Great Handel
As the time draws near for Festival it is certain that the rush for places will be far beyond the extent available even at the Crystal Palace ; and as the occasion is one that cannot again offer , those who desire to attend will do well at once to secure . tickets . The London choral rehearsals at Exeter Hall have recommenced after a short suspension . On Monday , the second day ' s music ( comprising the " Dettingen Te Deum , " and a selection from several oratorios ) was rehearsed . The variety and interest thrown into this day promises to make it the favourite performance with the public . On Friday , «? Israel in Egypt " was gone through . The precithe
sion attained by the 1 , 600 voices , comprising Metropolitan Amateurs contingent , elicited the heartiest applause from the distinguished visitors present , and evidently afforded the most entire satisfaction to Mr . Costa , the conductor of this gigantic musical gathering . During the past week the engagements for the instrumental portion of the orchestra have been completed . It comprises 242 first violins and violas , and 120 violoncellos and double basses . Above one thousand provincial and continental choral engagements have also been made . To enumerate all the cathedral choirs , choral societies , and other musical institutions which will furnish their respective contingents , would be almost tantamount to giving a complete list of those
bodies . Considerable additions , principally unison stops , are being made to the Festival Organ , arid some gigantic steel kettle drums , far exceeding in size any yet in use , and some deep-toned brass instruments , are being built for the occasion . In all these points , however , it is not mere noise which is sought , but solid addition to that deep , ponderous , grand tone which is associated with the efforts of a great choral orchestra .
Wigan Adorn Their Parts. .As The Absorbe...
Wigan adorn their parts . . As the absorbed Secretary of State in the earlier part of the play , and as the man of heart and passion towards its close , Mr . Wigan showed the greatest vigour and intelligence ; while Mrs . Wigan ' s impersonation of the true lady and true mother , Mrs . Wardour , was as highly wrought and as touching as any of the most successful of this actress ' s former successes . The General Witherington of Mr . Selby was of the Mr . Potter class of old gentlemen , and perhaps , therefore , hardly high enough in tone for the stilted society in which the general is supposed to move . Mr . Selby , however , employing all the tact and excellence in " make-up " for which he is renowned , made , we are bound to add , a very excellent impression upon the audience , and contributed by his exertions to secure the warm demonstrations of approval with which the piece was received .
St . James ' s Theatre . —This theatre opens under the management of . Mr . Augustus Brahatn and Signor Marques , and new operas will be produced in succession , the . next on the list being by Mr . G . A . Macfarren . The day of opening is the 1 . 1 th of June , when the new opera of " Raymond and Agnes , " by E . Loder , and the celebrated Spanish ballet troupe immortalised by the critiques aiid writings of Victor Hugo , Dumas , & c ., will be performed . Willis ' s Rooms . —On Tuesday , Mr . T . M . Jones delivered a lecture , or—no aid to memory being visible -an oration on Byron . The audience was large and well composed ; the whole room was full , and the applause was considerable . The orator is a moralist ,
and will become , we venture to predict , highly popular . He traced the vicious career of Byron with the intensity of a detective , and charmed his hearers by hunting him down through his baseness , pettiness , paltriness , contempt of society , fear of criticism , love of puff , pomp , sin , and vanity , to his hopeless , Godless end . In his contrast between the moral attitudes of Lord Byron and Martin Luther at the death beds of their respective daughters , the lecturer powerfully impressed the . majority present . Here his tall figure and flashing eyes told to advantage ; he threw himself with energy into the parallel ; and , we could see , made at once a host of fervent admirers , who will rapidly carry himinto popularity .
Adelphi Theatre . —Opinions are varied as to the permanent success of Mr . Tom Taylor ' new drama , " The House , or , the Home ? " produced on Monday . That it will be for a time attractive the name and repute of tho author are sufficient guarantees . The leading character of the piece , the Hon . Horace Chetwynde ( Mr . Alfred Wigan ) , a diplomate and M . P ., is represented as one of those laborious spokes in the wheel of Government who sacrifices domestic pleasure to Downing-strect duties and ambitions . Mrs . Chetwynfy , Ms neglected , but not unloved , wife , whom Miss Henrietta Simms very fairly represented , has a narrow escape from the dangers which attend ladies in her position who seek sympathy , through entrusting her
confidence to Mr . Frederick Wardour ( Mr . Billington ) , a young man of fashion , who becomes so deliriously enamoured of her that he for a while abandons his prospects of a foreign appointment and elects to remain in London . Mrs . Wardour , his mother ( Mrs . Alfred Wigan ) , soon fathoms his mystery , finds that the lady in the case is tho wjfe of her friend , and saves thorn both . A subordinate character in tho plot , the fussy old General Wither * ington , C . B . ( Mr . C . Selby ) , contrives , inadvertently , to open Chetwynd ' s eyes to his perilous situation > and this gentleman , wisely appreciating his own share in its creation , and in mercy to the feelings of his friend Mrs . Wardour , pardons the youth , and resolves for the future to prefer The Home to The
House . This bare analysis of tho story can afford no more idea of the numerous involutions of Mr . Taylor * artistically constructed plot than can any moderately J engthy criticism acquaint the reader with the broad touches of character set down for the actors , or the manifold delicacies with which Mr . and Mrs .
The marriage of our prima . pianista assoluta , Miss Arabella Goddard , with Mr . J . W . Davison , one of the most eminent musical critics of our , or of any other time , was announced in the Musical World of Saturday last . Madlle . Piccolomini has , according to the American correspondence of our contemporary , The Bulletin , issued a valedictory address to the people of America , couched in the most florid terms , and signed , " The people ' s devoted , Maria Piccolomini . "
The Great Northern Hospital.—*Tlris Admi...
The Great Northern Hospital . —* Tlris admirable institution is situated close to the railway terminus at King ' s Cross , in a very populous and also a very poor neighbourhood . It has been the means , during the few years of its existence , of effecting an amount of good which cannot but be considered remarkable when its limited resources are taken into consideration . From its propinquity to the cattle market , and the Great Northern Railway , it affords a ready resource in numerous cases of accident ; but its principal value is found in the relief which it dispenses daily to a vast number of the sick poor , who would otherwise bo deprived entirely of medical assistance . At the hospital every day in the week are to bo found some of the most eminent members of the medical profession , generously devoting their valuable timo for the good whom their
of their suffering fellow-creatures , by services are most gratefully appreciated . We regret to be compelled to add that , hitherto , the public has not given to the hospital that support which it deserves ; aud indeed it has more than onco . been on tho point of closing its doors for want of tho necessary funds to pay the current expenses . Stronuous efforts are now being made by a few benevolent individuals to place tho institution on , a , firmer footing } and . as a means to this end Miss Annie Goddard has generously undertaken to give i \ concert at St . Martin s Hall , on the 31 st instant , tho entire profits o j wlnoft are to be given to the hospital . To say nothing ot the excellence of the object , which in Use t ought to prove , an attraction , Miss AimioOoddard has ueourod too most eminent artists m X-ondo or tho occasion , and wo trust our roudors will do what they can to support hor in her good work .
Tho Freeman's Journal Says :—' We Regret...
Tho Freeman ' s Journal says : — ' We regret to loarn that small-pox prevails to a largo extent in BSSln at present . In some ftnil les . as many as fivei or six members have been stricken down slmultft ' rootory of North Bovoy , noar Cluulloigji , 000 / is vacant by tho death of < iho Rev . J . F . Courtenay j patron , tho Earl of Devon .
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Leader (1850-1860), May 21, 1859, page 19, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_21051859/page/19/
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