himself with coolly observing to a friend, who witnessed the affront, "J'aime trop son talent pour me battre avec lui." (I admire his talent too much to fight him.) Provincial. A. Byers has a sweet and flexible soprano voice, which, with careful study, will render her a very pleasing singer." Jackson's Oxford Journal, Dec. 24th, 1853. DERBY.-MR. GOVER'S TESTIMONIAL CONCERT.-On Friday evening last, the professors and amateurs of Derby, assisted by Miss Wight, of the Birmingham concerts, Mr. Farmer, of RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT.-The first grand evening concert of Nottingham, and Mr. Nicholson, of Leicester, and the Exeter the Philharmonic Society will take place at the Town-hall, Ryde, Hall concerts, gave a concert, the proceeds of which were to be on Monday, January the 2nd, 1854. Vocalists: Miss Stabbach, added to Mr. Gover's testimonial fund. From the attractive proHerr Brandt, and the members of the Ryde Philharmonic Society. gramme, and the object of the concert, we had anticipated an Instrumentalists: Grand pianoforte, Mrs. M. A. Jones; cornet-a- overflowing audience, but the weather would allow only the most piston, Master Jones; harpist and flutist, Mr. J. G. Jones; enthusiastic to be present. The mayor, T. Madeley, Esq., with conductor, Mr. J. G. Jones, musical director of the Ryde Philhar- Mrs. Madeley and family, showed by his presence his desire to monic Society. The following is the programme :-First Part-recognize the services of one who has contributed 30 much to the Gypsies' chorus, Philharmonic Society, with pianoforte, harp, and progress of music in the town. The overtures were Don Juan, cornet accompaniments, Balfe; Grand scena, Softly sighs, Der Zauberflote, and Prometheus. Mr. Farmer sang his songs in his Freischutz, Miss Stabbach, Weber; trio, harp, pianoforte, and accustomed good style. His first song, "Do a good turn when cornopean, arranged by J. G. Jones; German song, Auf Flügeln you can," II. Shimmel, was probably selected for the appropriatedes Gesanges, Herr Brandt, Mendelssohn; duetto, harp and piano-ness of the words, rather than its merit as a musical composition. forte, Kalkbrenner and Bochsa; aria, Della Tromba, Miss Stab- "The low-backed car," was sung with humour, and encored, for bach, Pucitta; glee, Philharmonic Society; duetto, Saper Vorrei, which Mr. Farmer substituted "Simon the Cellarer." Miss Wight Miss Stabbach and Herr Brandt, Haydn. Second Part-Glee has a rich mezzo-soprano voice, and we were much pleased with and chorus, Philharmonic Society; Adelaide (by particular desire), her in "The Tear," ""Little Gipsey Jane," "I cannot mind my Herr Brandt, Beethoven; duo concertante, flute and pianoforte, wheel, mother," and "They won't let me out," two of which, from Lucrezia Borgia, C. Kummer; new Scotch song, Tak' back "Little Gipsey Jane," and "They won't let me out," were encored. this ring, dear Jemie, Miss Stabbach; solo, cornet-a-piston, Calcott's Glee, "Rise winds of autumn," was well sung by Miss Master Jones, Jones; new English song, Flow down, cold rivulet, Wight, Mr. Drewe, and Mr. Lowe. Mr. Bregazzi sang "The (words by Tennyson,) Herr Brandt, C. A. Barry; duet, the Swallows," (accompanied on the harmonium by Mr. Woodward,) Swallows, cornopeans, Mr. and Master Jones; French song, Le as also J. L. Hatton's ballad, "Good bye, sweetheart.' Mr. Chemin du Paradis, Herr Brandt, Jaques Blumenthal. To con- Nicholson is deservedly held in high estimation as a flautist. His clude with "God save the Queen," by the Philharmonic Society. performance of "Rule Britannia with variations, was admirable, CROYDON.- Mr. Land's concert took place at the Lecture Hall and for clearness of subject and distinctness of articulation, has on Tuesday evening, when a numerous and elegant audience been rarely surpassed. The novelty of the concert was a solo for assembled. The vocalists were Misses Poole, Rebecca Isaacs, and the harmonium in which Mr. Woodward showed himself" Dolby; Messrs. Francis, Howe, Land, Lawler, an d Frank Bodda. master" of the instrument. The concert, which, taken altogether, The instrumentalists, Mr. Lazarus (clarionet), and Mr. George was a very good one, terminated with " God save the Queen." Russell (piano forte); conductor, Mr. Land. Miss Poole sang Mr. Gover was conductor, and was warmly received on entering a composition of Mr. Land's, called "Dreaming and waking," and the orchestra.-Derbyshire Advertiser as in "Wapping old stairs," was deservedly applauded. Miss Dolby gave an arduous scena, Joan of Arc in prison," and a new canzonetta by Mr. Land, "Do I not weep for thee." Miss Isaacs who supplied the absence of Miss Eliza Birch) was encored in "There's a path by the river" (Loder), as also in the "Singing Lesson" duet, with Mr. Frank Bodda. The latter was encored in Largo al factotum," which he repeated in English most fluently, a feat which few vocalists could accomplish. The glees and madrigals went capitally among those encored may be mentioned Beware," " "Oh who will o'er the downs so free," and "Would you know my Cecilia's charms." Mr. Land was encored In Lover's Irish dialogue song, "How to ask and have," and divided with Mr. George Russell the duties of accompanyist. Mr Lazarus's clarionet playing is too well known to require praise. Our young townsman, Mr. George Russell, increased his reputation, as one of the pianists of the day. Mr. Lawler gave Mendelssohn's Buffo song, "I'm a roamer." Taken as a whole, the concert was one of the best offered to a Croydon audience. The encores were merited.--Surrey Standard, Dec. 24th. OXFORD.--On Wednesday evening, Dec. 21st, Handel's Oratorio of the "Messiah," was performed by the Choral Society of this town, at the Star Assembly Rooms. The principal vocal parts were assigned to Miss Stabbach, Mrs. and Miss Byers, (from the Harmonic Society, Exeter Hall), Messrs. Roberts, Houghton, and Horsley, (members of the Choral Society). The whole performance passed off with even more than usual éclat, and reflected great credit, not only on all members of the Society, but on the citizens themselves, who, by their marked attention, certainly evinced great taste. The Chorusses, the "Hallelujah," and "Worthy is the Lamb," were given with the best taste. Miss Stabbach sustained the parts allotted to her in a most finished, chaste, and correct style: her manner of singing "How beautiful are the feet," and “I know that my Redeemer liveth," were entitled to much praise, and must eventually obtain for her that position in the higher walks of the musical profession, which she so well deserves. Miss Miscellaneous. a GRISI and MARIO are staying at present in Brighton. The health of their children, we believe, has induced them to leave Paris for a short time. THE MESSIAH.-Handel's immortal masterpiece was given last week no less than three times-by the Sacred Harmonic Society and the London Sacred Harmonic Society, at Exeter Hall, and Mr. Hullah's upper singing classes at St. Martin's Hall. Crowded audiences attended on each occasion. It is not the custom, however, to criticise these Christmas performances. ROYAL MARIONETTE THEATRE.-The Hungarian band have added to their Christmas attractions Jullien's American Quadrille, lately produced with so much success by Jullien, at his concerts in New York. The quadrille is highly characteristic and striking, and is loudly applauded every night. It would be sufficient to attract on its own account, were there no other features in the programme. But M. Kalodzy is an excellent caterer, and knows how to vary as well as provide. The Distin family constitutes a great card at these entertainments; not least certainly of the talented family is Mrs. Theodore Distin, who sings very sweetly and has a good repertoire of songs. Altogether, the concerts at the little Marionette Theatre are exceedingly well worth a visit. FRANK MORI'S FRIDOLIN.'-We have much pleasure in announcing that Frank Mori's Fridolin will be performed in Birmingham, February 3rd, at the next orchestral Festival Committee's concert. Madame Amedei, Madame Weiss, and Mr. Weiss, (forming. Mr. Beale's party) with Mr. George Tedder, are the singers. The Lirectors, anxious to do all possible justice to the works of English composers, have also engaged the newly-formed Orchestral Society, in which are found the names of Richardson, Barret, Lazarus, Baumann, Thirlwall, Tolbecque, L. Phillips, Rowland, Cioffi, and Prospere; with Frank Mori as conductor. In the same concert, Arabella Goddard and Sainton will play. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. MADAME LOLA MONTES, Countess de Landsfeldt, passed through Panama Herald. MR. H. NICHOLSON, the well known flautist, of Leicester, has been in town during the past week, making further engagements for his series of concerts for the people, at the new Music Hall, Leicester. Mr. and Madame Weiss appear in the Creation on the 9th of January. THE GREENOCK Winter Concerts, at which the principal members of the Orchestral Union were engaged, came to a close on Friday last. The season has been a most prosperous one, and the performances have given great satisfaction. MR. FINLAY DUNN, the well known professor of music in Edinburgh, died in that city a few days since. He was connected with Messrs. F. Graham and T. M. Mudie in the new edition of The Songs of Scotland. RIDDLE FOR COOKS. (For Punch.) If a pudding be made of plums, what may the pudding be called? PAGANINI.-It may be recollected that the celebrated violinist, Paganini, died at Nice about fourteen years ago, and that the bishop refused to allow his remains to be interred in consecrated ground, because he had died without receiving the sacrament. Paganini's executors had the body removed to a private place, and commenced legal proceedings to obtain right of sepulture. The court of Nice having decided against them, they appealed to the Archi-Episcopal court of Genoa, which reversed the sentence of the lower court, and ordered the body to be buried in the cemetery. 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The time can not only be changed instantly from one rate of speed to another, without suspending its motion, but it can also be accelerated, retarded, or stopped at pleasure. Every alteration in the time is rendered visible; and counting and beating become almost superseded. The Timekeeper is not restricted to private use, bat is available for the Choir, the Orchestra, the School, &c. It has been pronounced, by those who have seen it, to be the most complete instrument for effecting the above objects, and of the greatest utility in teaching and playing music. On the 9th January, 1854, will be published, a Description of the Timekeeper, with numerous Illustrations, (price Four Shillings), which may be had of the Patentee, Mr. Edmund R. Fayerman, No. 7, Sha'tesbury Crescent, Pimlico. A copy will be transmitted, post free, on receipt of a letter enclosing Postage Stamps, or an Order on the Pimlico Post-office. CHRISTMAS, 1853. THE HANDSOMEST PRESENTS IN MUSIC THAT HAVE APPEARED. MESSRS. 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THE HARVEST QUEEN POLKA, price 2s. 6d., by the Author of the Belle of the West Waltzes, price 3s., beautifully illustrated by Brandard; also as duets, price 4s. LA BELLE MARIAN, Valse Brillante Ecossais, price 2s. 6d., by the Author of the May Queen Waltzes, price 3s., superbly illustrated by Brandard; also as duets, price 4. LES BLONDES QUADRILLES, Brillante et Facile, price 3s., beautifully illustrated; also as duets, price 38. L'ANIMATION DU BAL, Valses Brilliante. Illustrated by Brandard, price 3s. LA BELLE BRUNETTE, Polka Brilliante, price 2s. 6d., splendidly illustrated by Brandard. London: Published by Leoni Lee, 48, Albemarle-street. SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY, EXETER HALL. CONDUCTOR, MR. COSTA.-On Friday, January 13, 1854, will be again Repeated Handel's Oratorio, Messiah. The book of words, with Mr. Macfarren's Analysis, still remains on sale at the office, No. 6, in Exeter-hall. The next Subscription Concert will take place on Friday, the 29th of January. SOCIETY OF BRITISH MUSICIANS. NINETEENTH SEASON. THE Third and Last Chamber Concert this Season, will take place at Erat's Harp Saloon, on Monday Evening, January 2nd, 1854, at Eight o'clock. Quartet, by C. Steggall, Mus. Doc.; Sonata, Pianoforte and Violin, Henry Graves; Pianoforte Quarter, C. E. Stephens; Trio, Harp and two Pianofortes, Ries. Executants-Harp, Mr. Trust; Pianoforte, Alessrs. W. Dorrell, W. H SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY, EXETER HALL. Holmes, T. Mellish, C. E. Stephers; Violins, Messrs. Watson, Zerbini, Colchester; CONDUCTOR, MR. COSTA.-Many inquiries having been recently made by ladies and gentlemen wishing to take part in the orchestra as amateur assistants at the Society's performances, the Committee beg leave to announce that, following their usual practice, the names of competent applicants for any vacancies that may arise in the band and chorus are duly registered as received. It is requested, however, that it may be particularly noticed, that as this Society does not require that amateurs taking part in the performances should become subscribers, no persons can be admitted without being previously found fully qualified for the duties they propose to undertake, and that not alone efficient ability, but strictly regular and punctual attendance at r hearsals and concerts is indispensable on the part of all who become connected with the Society's or chestra. Written applications with this object are requested to be personally brought to the Society's office, No. 6, in Exeter Hall, during the rehearsals on Friday evenings, from 8 to 10 o'clock. THOS. BREWER, Hon. Sec. 6, Exeter Hall. Authors. After which, Popular English Composers. Madame Amedei, Miss Thirlwall, Miss Clara St. Classe, Miss Chipp, The Misses Brougham, Mr. Augustus Viola, Mr. Weslake; Violoncello, Mr. Guest. Vocalists, Miss Messent, Mrs. Noble, Mr. Redfearn, and Mr. Ferrari. Accompanyist, Mr. J. T. Cooper. Director, Mr. II. Graves. Single Tickets. 5s, each. To be had of James Erat, Esq., Hon. Treasurer, 23, Berners Street; and of the principal Musicsellers. ORCHESTRAL UNION. CONDUCTOR, Mr. Mellon. Violins-Messrs. Cooper, Doyle, Cusins, Watkins, Newsham. Violas-Webb, Trust. Violoncelos Hatton, Reed. Contrabassi-Howell, F. Pratten. Flutes Pratten, Rockstrø. Oboes-Nicholson, Horton. Clarinets Maycock, Owen. Bassoons- Larking Waetzig. Horns--C. Harper, Rae. Trumpets-T. Harper, Jones. TromboneWinterbottom. Drums - F. Horton. The Orchestral Union may be engaged for Concerts in London or the Provinces, terms to be known on application to the Honorary Secretary, Mr. Alfred Nicholson, 6, Upper Norton Street, Portland Road. THE ENGLISH GLEE AND MADRIGAL UNION. Braham, Mr. Hill, Mr. Lawler. Soloists-Grand Pianoforte, Miss Rosina Bently; MRS. ENDERSOHN, Mrs. Lockey, (late Miss M. Williams.) Harp, Malle. Louise Christine; Horn, Mr. Catchpole. Band-Seventy Performers. Conductor Herr Meyer Lutz. Stalls, 48. Reserved Seats, 2s. 6d. Area, Gallery, and Platforms, Is. Tickets to be had at at the Hall. HUNGARIAN PROMENADE CONCERTS AT the Royal Marionette Theatre, Adelaide Street, West Strand, every evening at Eight. Kalozdy's Hungarian Band, assisted by the Brothers Distin. Immense attraction for the Holidays. Monday, Jan. 2nd, and during the Week, "Jullien's American Quadrilie," the "Cuckoo Galop," and a variety of Selections from the works of the most eminent composers. Songs, Madrigals, and Glees, by Mrs. Theodore Distin and the Messrs. Distin. Solcs on the Pianoforte, by Miss Julia Warinan; and on the Clarionette, by M. Augarde. Dress Stalls, 2s. 6 Lower Stalls, 1s. 6d. Balconies, 1s. Private Boxes, £1 18. Dress Stalls and Private Boxes may be had at all the principal Libraries. Afternoon Performance on Wednesday and Saturday at 3 o'clock. Mr. Lockey, Mr. Hobbs, and Mr. H. Phillips. All communications relative to engagements in town or country, to be made to the Secretary, R. Carte, 100, Sew Bond-street. MADAME A MEDEI. "Of Madame Amedei's voice it may be said, without hesitation, that size Alboni came out at the Royal Italian Opera, a purer, more satisfactory, and beautifn' voice of its class has not been heard."-The Times, Nov. 24, 1853. "A finer contralto voice has never been heard; richer in quality, perhaps, em any upon record."-Morning Herald, Nov. 24, 1853. "She has one of the finest contralto voices we have ever heard, and her sitz that of a highly accomplished musician."-Illustrated London News, Nov. 22 "In the beauty of her contralto voice, she fully rivals Alboni; and her pend appearance and energy of declamation inclines us to believe that on the Italian she is Alboni's superior.-The Spectator, Dee. 10, 1853. THE SONGS SUNG B THIS EMINENT VOCALIST, ARE Lament of the Rose ............ 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