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The rampant impertinence of the answer returned by the National Gallery people to the Society of Arts , T ^ ho inquired wheth er the public collection , during its sejour at Brompton , would be opened , like the Sheepshanks Gallery , to evening visitors , is worth notice . This evening . view has been . one of the few redeeming features of the South Kensington scheme ; and we should have imagined that , in these days of doubtfulness for Sir Charles Eastlake and his party , they would politically have availed themselves of an opportunity to court public respect , if not popularity . But , in truth , they seem as indifferent to the one as to the other . The secretary writes as follows : — "In reply to the suggestion should be exhibited to the
that the national pictures public in the evenings , as well as by day , I am directed to state that the pictures which are about to be deposited temporarily at South Kensington , ^ being totally distinct from the collection of the boutli Kensington Museum , will necessarily continue subject to the arrangements which have hitherto been invariably observed at the National Gallery . " Our first exclamation , on reading this quintessentially red-tape letter , was , " Long live Coningham ! " " More power to Coningham ! " we repeat now , without further comment . A new edition , by the way , of that gentleman ' s amusing pamphlet on the Eastlake purchases has just appeared , and should be read by every friend to the arts and financial reformer in or out of Parliament .
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. ^ OLYMPIC THEATRE . "Retained for the Defence , " an extremely laughable farce , by Mr . John Oxenford , Avas produced at this theatre on Monday evening , with as complete a success as attended the " Wandering Minstrel , " after the assumption by Mr . Robson of the part of Jem Baggs . Own brother to the aforesaid Baggs , the hero of Mr . Oxenfqrd ' s new adaptation , Paw / tins , a hairdresser of the lowest dye , finds his way into the polite society of one Mottley de Windsor , a retired soapmaker ( Mr . G . Cooke ) , to whom he is introduced by a spooney barrister , Whitewash ( Mr . George Vining ) , who , after defending him with success against a charge of pocketpicking , unwarily gives liim an invitation . But though De Windsor thefather , after hearing the pleadings of the advocate ,
softened his heart towards him in the matter of his suit to Miss Agatha de Windsor ( Miss Cottrell ) , still he blood of all the De Windsors reyolts agarhs t the abominable Pawkins , whom they encounter at an evening party . This scene , in which the barber , the barrister , the ex-soapboiler , and the demoiselle are all in the depths of embarassment , jg an excellent one . The wretchedness of Pa whins , who is , of course , an innocent individual , was admirably rendered by Mr . Robsort . The ludicrous character of his performance would beggar our small descri ptive powers were we to try them here ; and he was admirably supported by the rest of the cast : so we will but add that after a satisfactory denouement the curtain caiixe down on a regulation scene of joy , and the usual honours were paid to everybody with most unusual and merited enthusiasm .
Here Joachim ' s Concerts . —On Wednesday evening the third and last of Herr Joachim ' s very interesting performances took place . Thrcp compositions of Beethoven ' s were played in the following order : —1 . a Quintett in 0 , op . 29 ; 2 . a Quartett in A minor , op . 132 ; 3 , a Quartctt in E minor , op , 59 . The ITcrren Joachim and Ries ( first and second violins ) , Messrs . Blagrovo and Webb ( violas ) , and Signor Piatti ( violoncello ) , were the musicians . The Quintqtt m p was a masterpiece . The wonderfully unerring time , beautiful intonation , combined with the extraordinary ease and style , fully satisfied one of the most severely critical and appreciative audiences musicians ever gathered together by so simple a programme . The A minor Quartett , having caused much sensation at the last concert , was
repeated last night . Despite its fearful intricacy as a composition , it was given in so easy , certain , and effective a way , as to elicit warm plandits at its close , and a unanimous call for the executants . It were impossible to exaggerate the excellencies or the modesty of this great violinist . There is a sense of complete satisfaction and cortainty that all is and will be right when you listen to hfs interpretation of Beethoven ' s mystical strains . His healthy and vigorous bowing shows how completely he is , master of his instrument , while the consummate genius , Bkill and fooling displayed throughout is such as to rouse connoisseurs to the highest pitch of enthusiasm * It is a matter of regret that , tor a time at least , the musical world will have no more of such refined and intellectual treats as this series of concerts has presented .
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CRYSTAL . PALACE . A third " floral promenade concert" took place here on Saturday . The chief orchestral performances , which were admirably given throughout by the Company ' s band , were the overtures to " Marco Spada , " and " L'ltaliana in Algieri , " and Beethoven- ' s symphony in F . A ballad of Macfarren ' s " . The Violet Girl , " was very charmingly sung by Mrs . Sherrington ; and the Delepierre children , a party of musicians almost in arms , created a marked sensation . M . Jules Delepierre is eight years old . The demoiselles Juliette and Helcne are respectively jsix and four . They are unquestionably marvels ; and it is to be hoped that , like the violinist Joachim , they will defy the old truism , that thee infant prodigies rarely come to successful maturity .
The second of the opera concerts of the present season was given on Wednesday , in the presence of between 3 , 000 and 4 , 000 auditors . The programme was of an entirely miscellaneous character , with one novelty , that of " Home , sweet home , " put down for Madame Grisi . The enthusiasm of the large assembly , as Madame Grisi proceeded , was immense , but when she retired it became obvious that she could not escape without repeating the verses ^ over again . This she did even more effectively than in her first effort , and one might have thought afterwards that she would again be required to sing them a third lause which succeeded
time , so great was the app . Of this effort itself we may observe that probably never since the days of Miss Stephens was English song made more charming than was Madame Grisi ' s "Home , " sweet home" of Wednesday . It was only not English ' in one respect , viz . * in th Italian cadenza , which she added to the end of the song , and which , however beautiful and artistic , would certainly have been much more adapted to another performance . It will be a great pity if Madame Grisi be not induced to repeat t his English air , especially with the omission to which we refer ; for nothing but home could be sweeter than the strain with which she favoured her enraptured auditory .
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Manchester v , Paris . —The marchands de nouveautos of Paria are in consternation at the resolution just publicly adopted by the ladies , of Munich , not to furnish themselves with FrenuU goods during the war . Those ladies who depart from this resolve are to be voted both unpatriotic and tmvxsitable . The ladies of the court arc to sot tlio first example in acting up to this determination . The German correspondent who roports this fact , adds to the information the pithy oxclamation of En avant Manchester I " as the inevitable consequence . Tub Poph and his Prospects . — The Pope has presented a cameo to a Catholic bassaar which is being held at Leeds ; and Cardinal Wiseman , in presenting the gift on Monday , took occasion to make some remarks on the Italfan quostio .. and the Pone ' s feelings in relation thereto . The Cardinal represented his Holiness as being in a very placid state of mind , and has having said that whether bo was In Rome , or in exile , whelHor free or In prison , ho would stlU . be the Vicar of Christ and tho Head of His Church ,
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Signor Ferrari ' s Concert . — -This artist , well-, known as the author of an excellent singing " method " and as a teacher of singing of great ability , assisted by Madame Ferrari , gave a concert on Monday evening , at the Hanover Rooms . The programme \ ras very liberal , and a crowded and very fashionable audience did all due honour to the talent engaged . Messrs . Charles Halle ( piano ) and Signor Piatti ( violincellb ) were in great force . A delicious solo by the latter in the first part was particularly enjoyed . Of its three movements , the first is antique" " in construction , the second merely burlesque , and the third tender , graceful , and most melodious . In Beethoven ' s E flat Sonata , Mr . Hall 6 displayed as ^ tonishing command of his instrument , and in the fourth movement , one of extreme difficulty , the most
singular delicacy of tone . Miss Palmer sang Mozart ' s " Addio " as she usually does—deliciously , and was admired also in Mr . J . W . Davison ' s song , " Swifter far than Summer ' s Flight . " In Mr . BluruenthaPs beautiful romance , " When we are Parted , " Mr . Tennan t ' s purity of singing was no less noticeable than his excellent delivery . The great features of the concert were a selection from Sterndale Bennett ' s " May Queen , " and another from Meyerbeer ' s new opera "Le Pardon de Ploerrnel . " An elegant cradle song , which this comprised , preceded by a Weberesque recitative , and with a bird-like accompaniment , was very pleasingly given by Madame Ferrari ; and like the quatuor " Bonjour Bergers , " with its " Paternos t er , " a fine piece of solid harmony , will , we may venture to say , be extremely popular .
The dress conversazione of the Musical [ Society of London last night was attended by a numerous and influential section of the musical public . It would not be going too far to say that every musical circle in town , professional and amateur , had its representative in the brilliant circle at St . Jariies' Hall . Round the room were arranged in cases a large collection of autograp hs , ancient and modern , musical MSS . and instruments of every type , from the simple horn of the Finlander and the true banjo claimed by so many nations , to the priceless productions of licated inven
Mantua and Cremona , and the comp - tions of Distin andJErard . A double quartett played by professional and amateur members of the society , opened the musical programme . Several part songs were given by the ladies' choir ; Miss Angelina Goetz , a talented young pianist , was successful in a quartette of Cipriani Potters ; with Messrs , Blagrove , Lidel , and Rowden ; and Madame Catherine Hayes and Miss Dolby sang solos by G . A . Osborne , Frank Mori , and Charles Salaman . The arrangements were in all respects perfect , and the soiree was , by common consent , the ' most successful of the season .
A wretched rechauffe , by Mr . Sterling Coyne of his famous farce " Catching a Mermaid , " in which Mr . Robson performed the leading part for one hundred nights in one season at the Olympic , was produced on Thursday at the Adelphi . The new title is " The Talking Fish , " and in the principal character Mr . Toole did all that could be done for it , but in vain . THE VOCAL ASSOCIATION , ST . JAMES ' S HAM , In our last number we had no room to notice the fifth members' performance , which took place under the conduct of Mr . Otto Goldschniidt , on the 17 th . It was , however , let us now say , a pleasing but not progressive affair . We take enongh interest ( as should all bur contemporaries ) in this society to tell them our true opinions ; and we should much like to be advised whether they are a mere club of amateurs or a school for professional singers . If the latter ,, there is room for raore strict discipline , and its value would be soon apparent . Miss Chipperfield , who is still so unsophisticated that she forgets when she is singing in public , has a nice liquid voice , and we
liked her in the cradle song of the Lindsay bloper - Chorley Cantata , * ' The Birthday , " a quaint and yepose-ful composition , having one or two charming points . Miss Gordon , the contralto , to whom was allotted the air " O Never Say , " has a rich , but at present somewhat spongey voice . Her second verse was an improvement on the first . The finale to " The Birthday " is a well written work , and the chorus wherewith it concludes was fairly sung . Miss Eleanor Wilkinson has tho materials for a songstress , but no art at present . We can spare one word to encourage her in , and so pass on to tho fifth dress concert of Wednesday last . Tho first soloist was Miss Binckes , whom wo have before had occasion to notice as a promising vocalist , and who sang the fine old " Pieta , Signore " of Stradella . Miss Arabella Goddard played , we
need hardly say , to tho admiration of all * . a Mozart Concerto , and M . Jules Stockhauson , a sound baritone artist , not announced in the bills , but whom our older readors may recollect to have heard some years since , gave , a rich recitative and ojr from Boildieu ' s " Jean de Paris . " Tho " Acis and Galatea , " in which tho announcement of Mr . Sims Reeves had contributed , with tho other great attraction . Miss Goddard , to attract a crowd , was next performed , without the great tenor , who wisely defers to the doctors and k the imperious east wind . Of ¦ Madame Enderssohn , Mr . Santloy , and Mr . Wilbye Cooper ' s porformanqo in this lovely serenata , wo have spojeon before in terms of praise . It wore superfluous to repeat them hero ; out our opinion will bear repetition that , despito tho presence of several valuable instrumentalists in aid , the performance of tho band , led by Mr . Benedict , could bo improved in chiaroscuro ana tenderness .
On Thursday evening a numerous and respectable company assembled in the large room Exeterhall , to hear Mr . Mason Jones' oration on " Milton and his times . " The speaker was extremely animated in the delivery of many excellent reflections suggested by the career of the nonconformist hero , and was warmly sympathised with by a majority of those present . Madame Tussaud ' s , —The indefatigable proprietor of the gallery in Baker-street has made some important additions within the last few weeks to his extensive collection of the waxen representations of
the great and small people whose names and exploits at this time more particularly engage the interests of the public . In . the numerous groups of foreign potentates there is scarcely a crowned head of which a statue is not introduced , and amongst them are some specimens of plastic art , modelled by the most eminent modellers in England or on the Continent . Tho burly figure of the tyrant of Naples , who has just taken his final departure from the scene of his cruelties , has attracted a good deal of curiosity . It is an admirable likeness of the defunct despot , and is an exhibition of itself .
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Leader (1850-1860), May 28, 1859, page 677, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2296/page/21/
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