It would be difficult to do justice to the researches of the author, or to analyze his book with any degree of justice-in a notice which, on account of limited space, denies us the ordinary privilege of entering into any critical detail; consequently it must suffice to inform the curious in gastronomic matters and the epicure, that every variety of animal and vegetable life is treated of with a practical knowledge of value to the general reader, while numerous receipts are furnished, most useful to the domestic manager. Then we have chapters about game and shell-fish, fruits, and the virtues of different herbs--beverages of all kinds, and hints about wines, sufficient to work the oldest connoisseur up into a state of feverish excitement. Indeed, one becomes almost intoxicated with the perusal about such delicacies, to say nothing of the reality of one of the gastromic regenerator's feasts. Necessarily, in a work like the "Pantropheon" the compiler has been compelled to have recourse to ancient books and authorities. As Soyer observes, the essay "has been slowly and gradually augmented with the spoils of numerous writers of antiquity, both religious and profane." Indeed he has ransacked all nations, not forgetting classic Greece, the "beloved daughter of the gods." Of course Soyer could not make his cookery com plete without meddling with Greece (no pun), and, judging from some of his culinary illustrations, he must have been an ardent worshipper of the god Pan (no pun). Possibly it is from this ancient gentleman that he derives the title of his book "Pan-tropheon." Certes, Pan was no fool,-that is to say, he was not a Pan-cake,-for the heathen mythology tells us that, "when the Gauls, under Brennus, made an irruption into Greece, and were about to plunder the city of Delphos, Pan, in the night, frightened them so much, that they all betook themselves to flight." Thus was the Delphic city saved, somewhat after the fashion of the preservation of many an entente cordiale, through a Soyer banquet, by the aid of a pan!

To speak more seriously, however, the lover of gastronomic art will have no reason to be disappointed after an attentive perusal of M. Soyer's "Pantropheon." In an historical sense alone it is valuable and highly entertaining, while in the more practical point of view, as adapted to modern purposes, it is suggestive of a great variety of matters eminently useful to the private housekeeper and to the professed artiste. A comparison between the ancient bills of fare and some of M. Soyer's banqueting cartes, such as those at the Reform Club, and the one at the York entertainment in 1850, affords ample materials for reflection on the part of modern gourmets, who, doubtless, have so far progressed in civilization as to prefer a "Salade de Grouse à la Soyer" to a plate of "roasted dog," as indulged in by the Greeks and Romans, albeit the dogs of our "modern Babylon "-as insinuated by Mr. Charles Dickens are supposed to be convertible into delicious pork pies!

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SOUTHAMPTON.-Mdlle. Favanti's Concert, under the direction of Mdme. Lucci Sievers, which took place at the Victoria Rooms on Monday night, afforded an opportunity of hearing, for the second time in Southampton, the celebrated singer, Mdlle. Rita Favanti. We had before given a favourable notice of the great powers peculiarly possessed by this celebrated artiste. The startling effect she produced upon her first appearance at the Italian Opera forms an interesting portion of the history of that great establishment. None of the singers who had preceded or followed her, ever produced so sudden and so powerful an impression. It was the earnest effort of conscious ability, and seemed to command the approba tion which it immediately obtained. Favanti became, by one brilliant effort, the reigning favourite of the season; every printshop contained her likeness--every voice that could, repeated her charming melodies. She has just been delighting us with her exuberant style and tone, and the hearty applause with which she was greeted, showed that her great talents were properly appre

rapturous applause. Some pieces of compound music were delightfully executed, and the organ and pianoforte accompaniments by Mdme. Sievers, perfected the harmonies with a skill that distinguishes the accomplished abilities of this first-rate musician. Signor Cimino was well received. A Buffo Duet, with Signor Salabert, and the never-tiring" Vadasi via di qua," contributed to the cheerful pleasure of the evening; and we had the additional gratification of hearing two pieces upon the violin by our talented friend and townsman, Mr. J. Ridgeway.-Hants Independent. BRIGHTON.-Madame Taccani's Concert came off last Monday evening at the Newburgh Rooms. It was most fashionably attended. The fair Cantatrice proved herself worthy of her reputation; for the "Una voce," was sung with much ease and brilliancy. The same may be said of Rode's celebrated Variations. Madame d'Egville Michaw, elicited marks of approbation by the execution of two songs, one of them a pretty composition by herself. Signor Lardelli deserves also favourable mention, for his excellent singing of an Air from Lucia. The instrumentalists were Mr. W. Cramer, (violin) whom we seldom have heard to greater advantage-his solo was encored. Herr Oberthür (harp), who was highly applauded in his Solo, "The last Rose of Summer;" and Herr Kuhe (piano), who played several of his own very effective pieces, and Schulhoff's "Bohemian Airs," which latter he has made quite "his own."

PLYMOUTH.-(From our own Correspondent.)-On Monday evening Mr. Mead made his first appearance this season in the arduous character of Ingomar, in the play of that name, and met with a hearty reception from a crowded house. On Tuesday, the operatic play of Rob Roy was produced, and Mr. Mead played the Highland freebooter with an intensity of feeling and power which greatly added to the favourable impression he had made the night before, in Ingomar. Francis Osbaldistone met with an excellent representative in Mr. W. Eburne. This gentleman possesses a clear tenor voice, of good quality and considerable compass. The duet of "Though you leave me now in sorrow," with Miss Eliza Nelson, as Diana Vernon, was beautifully sung. Miss Eliza Nelson sang all the music allotted to her with perfect taste and artistic skill. Bailie Nicol Jarvie, and Major Galbraith, by Mr. John Saunders and Mr. H. T. Craven, were ably performed; and the piece-mounted with new scenery and appointments generallywas carried out with the correctness for which Mr. Newcombe's theatre is so justly celebrated. The band, led by Mr. Henry Reed, was in every respect correct, and worthy the reputation he enjoys as a thorough and able musician. Mr. Reed has got his orchestra into admirable training, and few provincial towns can now boast of a more efficient cohort than Plymouth. The ballet of La Statue Blanche finished the evening's amusement, in which Miss Kate Kirby and Madlle. Lavinia Berton distinguished themselves as dancers of the first class.-On Wednesday, Palgrave Simpson's drama of Marco Spada was produced, with new scenery and appointments. It attracted a numerous audience, and met with triumphant success.

LIVERPOOL.-The fifth performance of the Philharmonic Concert, to which we have already referred, took place on Monday evening, the 29th ult., before an exceedingly large audience, every seat in the body being taken, the boxes well filled, and the galleries largely attended. Upon the whole, the concert was successful, though the illness of both Gardoni and Tagliafico, and the extreme nervousness of Mdlle. Bellini, detracted in some degree from the interest. An additional attraction was afforded by the performances of the clever boy-pianist, Arthur Napoleon, who astonished every one present by his playing. Though only eight years and a half old, he executed compositions which artistes of more mature years would find difficult, and rendered the works with an appreciation for the intention of the composers, displaying taste and executive facility, whether in sustained chords or rapid passages and runs. There was an evenness in the execution often wanting in the playing of older performers, and all without any acting or grimace, the development of a natural taste and feeling, without any of the over-tasked strength and painful contortions of infant prodigies or the clap-trap of a systematic "make-up."

The concert commenced with Mozart's symphony in D, which

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