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EVANS'

ENGLISH HARMONIUMS,

MANUFACTURED BY

BOOSEY AND SONS, HOLLES STREET, LONDON.

IN giving an answer to the unfair statements which Messrs. Chappell and Co. have lately published, Boosey and Sons would like to know what right those gentlemen have to constitute themselves their critics, and to subject them to the expense and trouble of answering a series of false assertions, which Messrs. Boosey could only respond to in a court of justice, unless they availed themselves of the present means of totally denying them.

Although confident that the animus of Messrs. Chappell's attack, and the absurdity of their statements, will be thoroughly appreciated, still, to avoid all possible misunderstanding, Messrs. Boosey beg again most distinctly to deny having ever published a testimonial obtained from the exhibition of an Alexandre Harmonium. Every testimonial which they have published (with two exceptions) has been given since the establishment of their own manufactory, and after the examination of a large stock of instruments. The two exceptional testimonials were given to Mr. Evans, when he introduced for the first time his improvements, and which, as already stated, were added to the skeleton of an Alexandre Harmonium, which he had entirely reconstructed. If these alterations consisted in filing the reeds, it is quite obvious that M. Alexandre, or any other maker, could produce equally good instruments as those of Mr. Evans, which hitherto they have not been able to approach.

The public may not care to know anything about Messrs. Boosey's manufactory, but as Messrs. Chappell have alluded to it, it is necessary to state that it was opened in January last, when Messrs. Boosey's connection with Mr. Evans began.

Owing to the very great demands for his Harmoniums, it had to be removed to more extensive premises in October, a fact which will account for Messrs. Chappell describing it as a few weeks old, and for their animosity in attacking Evans' Harmoniums. As to Herr Engel, Messrs. Boosey now repeat (what they are prepared to prove) that he offered them his exclusive services to perform on Evans' Harmoniums at the termination of his engagement with his present employer, M. Alexandre, in February next: a fact which they alluded to not as a compliment to their Harmoniums, but as a proof of the worth of any opinion of Herr Engel, whose assertions that Messrs. Boosey applied to him for a testimonial, and admitted to him that Mr. Evans exhibited an Alexandre Harmonium as his own, are totally without foundation.

In order to understand the value of the authorities quoted by Messrs. Chappell, it should be known that, not only is Herr Engel the salaried agent of M. Alexandre, but Dr. Rimbault (whose name they have united with his) is regularly in the employ of Messrs. Chappell; while the firm of Cramer, Beale, and Co., includes a member of the Chappell family among its partners. These are the authorities Messrs. Chappell have thought fit to quote in support of their false assertions, while professing to expose the improper use of testimonials by others. Messrs. Boosey and Sons are prepared to give a flat contradiction to the whole of the statements of these gentlemen, and beg to quote a letter just received from Mr. Cipriani Potter, who (according to Dr. Rimbault) gave Mr. Evans a testimonial two years ago on his exhibiting an Alexandre Harmonium as his own in Dr. Rimbault's presence :

39, Inverness Terrace, Bayswater, W., Dec. 29, 1859.

DEAR SIR,-As there appears to exist some misunderstanding relative to my testimonial of your "Harmoniums," I beg to state in explanation, that, having received an invitation from you to inspect them, I called in your shop in Holles-street last April, and examined them in the presence of yourself and Mr. Evans. Mr. Evans tried them, and explained to me their peculiarities and improvements, with which I was very much pleased, and, in consequence, sent you a testimonial to that effect. I remain, yours truly,

To C. BOOSEY, Esq.

CIPRIANI POTTER.

After reading the above, the public will not be surprised to learn that the professional gentlemen who have signed Messrs. Chappell's document, stating that they have examined the instruments side by side-have never once visited Holles-street, to inspect Evans' Harmoniums. Their opinion may be therefore estimated at the same worth as the statements of Herr Engel and Dr. Rimbault.

Evans' Harmoniums are used at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, by direction of Mr. Costa, who has paid frequent visits to Boosey and Sons' establishment, to examine the various instruments, and the many novel features they present. Mr. Costa's high opinion of these Harmoniums is shared by every independent member of the Musical Profession, the Clergy, and the Press.

Feeling perfectly satisfied with the decision at which the public has already arrived, as to the merits of Evans' Harmoniums, it is Boosey and Sons' intention to avoid further discussion by treating with the contempt they merit any future attacks of disappointed rivals and prejudiced professors.

EVANS' ENGLISH HARMONIUMS.

TESTIMONIALS AND CRITIQUES.

From the Rev. HENRY F. WARDLE.

December 30th.

GENTLEMEN,- I most willingly add my testimony to the worth of your Harmoniums. I consider them pre-eminently superior in tone to any others I have ever tried; while their external and internal finish is equally in advance of other instruments at the same price. Their peculiar merit seems to me to consist in the absence of that metallic, cacophonous drone which has always been with myself the peculiar draw back of Harmoniums; and I can scarcely conceive any notes, not actually coming from pipes, more clear and soft than those of the Instruments manufactured by you.

Equally successful are the larger instruments to which you have applied the hitherto peculiarly Organic appendage of Pedals; and though of course no instrument can ever supply the place of a good organ, nor any mechanical contrivance can ever supply the want of the 32-feet pipe, I am of opinion that the Organ Harmoniums I had the gratification of hearing at your Works came as near the grand instrument as anything can; and I strongly advise that when the funds for a new organ are under £100, your Organ Harmonium should be adopted, as most effective and most likely to afford permanent satisfaction.

I remain, Gentlemen, yours truly,

Messrs. Boosey and Sons.

HENRY J. Wardle, M.A. Precentor of the Forest School, Walthamstow.

From the Rev. MARK NEWBY.

The Rectory, Crosby Garrett, Westmoreland, Dec. 19th, 1859. The instrument gives great satisfaction. I have heard 'many, but never one, however high in price, that I liked at all comparably to this, in point of sweetness, clearness, and harmoniousness of tone. I have great pleasure in remitting you the price in a ten-pound cheque.

From the Rev. A.E. FOWLER, Widdington, Essex. I hereby certify that Messrs. Boosey and Sons have supplied us with one of Evans' Harmoniums with ten stops, which is now placed in our

church, and I have great pleasure in stating that the instrument is highly approved for its excellence of tone, and for its great power-being quite equal to filling our church and to leading the village choir.

From the Rev. H. GALE, Treborough Rectory, Taunton. Your Harmonium is infinitely superior to those of any other maker I am acquainted with.

From CIPRIANI POTTER, Esq.

Having heard your improved Harmonium, I state with much satisfaction that the advantages I discovered were numerous, the agreeable smooth tone, void of all harshness; the quality of the treble with the bass retaining a proper equilibrium throughout the compass, very rare in keyed instruments; also the sound responding quickly to the touch, necessary for the performance of different styles of music.

The second row of keys is a great boon for the execution of Melodies, or Solo parts with an accompaniment, often avoiding the necessity of crossing the hands. With all these advantages your Harmonium must become a drawing-room instrument,

From Professor STERNDALE BENNETT.

I have the greatest pleasure in giving you my opinion upon your improved Harmonium. The instrument you left with [me I enjoyed playing on extremely, and several professional friends who saw and heard it at my house, agreed with me entirely in considering your improvements very striking and valuable. I must confess that I had before entertained some prejudice against this class of instrument, from its monotonous character, but which you have now completely removed.

From ALFRED MELLON, Esq.

From HENRY SMART, Esq.

I have examined the Harmonium with the modifications introduced by Mr. EVANS, of Sheffield, and have no hesitation in giving a high opinion of its quality and capabilities. Its tone is more than ordinarily delicate, and yet with sufficient power for any purpose to which instruments of this description can fairly be applied; while satisfactory means are adopted to ensure punctuality of articulation without the use of what is termed the "percussion action."

The Harmonium, in particular, as arranged by Mr. EVANS with two claviers, is a great improvement on the ordinary construction, and will be found capable of beautiful effects.

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ENGLISH HARMONIUMS.-Our attention has been called to this instrument, in consequence of what we consider the great improvement effected by Mr. Evans. The impression left on our mind, after hearing the French harmonium in public, was anything but favourable, from the monotonous nasal tone,deficiency of power, and the style of music attempted. We certainly consider the province of the harmonium to be that of sacred and sustained music, and not the flippant style we heard on the occasions we allude to. On hearing Evans' improved harmonium we were greatly surprised at the quantity and quality of tone; and we fully concur in the opinion expressed by many of our first organists, that it is by far the nearest approach and the best substitute for the organ that has yet been brought before the public. We were struck with, we may say, the majestic effect of the full organ, while the delicacy of the swell was charming. To to improve our psalmody, and raise the taste for a style of music hitherto Mr. Evans we are indebted for having produced an instrument calculated difficult to produce in the social circle. We allude to the concerted works of the great masters written for the organ, the effect of which can be very faithfully given on the improved harmonium.

From the "ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS." We have examined several of the most recently constructed of these instruments, and have been greatly struck with the improvements which, during the course of nearly twenty years, Mr. EVANS' persevering efforts have succeeded in making. The great difficulties with which he has to contend were the harsh metallic tone caused by the peculiar mode of generating sound; the inequality in the scale arising from the preponderance of the bass over the treble; and the slowness of the sounds in answering the touch of the keys, whereby an effect of heaviness was produced, and light, rapid passages were almost impracticable. These defects have been got rid of in a surprising manner. The tone, throughout the entire compass of the scale, is pure, sweet, mellow, and free from that nasal sound which has hitherto clung so obstinately to the instrument, while the mechanical action has become so prompt that the most brilliant pianoforte music can be executed with clearness and precision. The impressions which we derived from our observations are entirely consonant with those of some of our greatest musical authorities who have borne testimony to the qualities of the instrument.

From the "CLERICAL JOURNAL."

There is yet another and a more extraordinary one named "The New Patent English Model Harmonium," (with two rows of keys; and, as if to anticipate every want of the highly-skilled as well as of the less-gifted organist, this admirable deputy for the king of instruments is supplied with a complete set of German pedals of two octaves and a fourth, with independent pedal reeds-so that the Organo-Harmonium, which owes its paternity to Mr. Evans, may and ought to be considered as the ne plus ultra of the art, as it is in fact the nearest approach to the courted public examination.

I have much pleasure in giving you my opinion upon your Harmonium; organ, both in point of delicacy, beauty, and usefulness, that has hitherto it is the best instrument of the kind I have ever heard.

EVANS'

ENGLISH HARMONIUMS.

MR. EVANS IN 1844.

IN proof that Mr. EVANS is not a copyist of M. ALEXANDRE, nor dependent upon him for his ideas or materials, it must be stated that Mr. EVANS invented an instrument on entirely the same principle, resembling in every respect the Harmonium, in the year 1844, and which he called the Organo-Harmonica. Being without the means of carrying on a Manufactory, Mr. EVANS was unable to introduce his inventions on a large scale; but a few extracts from letters and critiques which he received at the time when he exhibited his instrument (long before M. ALEXANDRE was heard of), will satisfy any person that Mr. EVANS is something more than the filer of M. ÀLEXANDRE's reeds :—

From VINCENT NOVELLO, Esq.

Craven-hill, Bayswater, London, Feb. 17th, 1844. SIR,-In compliance with your request, I have played upon your newly-invented instrument, the Organo-Harmonica, and, in further compliance with your wishes, I have now the pleasure of telling you frankly my opinion of its capabilities and peculiar qualities. I consider your Organo-Harmonica as being much superior in every way to the 'Seraphines" and other petty instruments of that class which have been hitherto attempted as substitutes for that most noble of all instruments, the Organ, but which have always appeared to me to be vexatiously monotonous and totally deficient in the grandeur of tone that is absolutely requisite in any instrument that is intended to be used as a genuine Organ. I think it but justice to add, that the mechanical parts of your invention seem to me to be admirable specimens of ingenuity and excellent workmanship: the touch is remarkably crisp, elastic, and pleasant under the finger, materially assisting the performer in the attainment of a distinct articulation and precision in the execution of the most rapid passages; the pedals act with freedom and facility, and speak their notes with a promptness and decision that will render them a most important and valuable acquisition to those who are studying the difficult obbligato pedal figures of Sebastian Bach and other great composers, whose works of this nature demand such diligent and constant practice. In conclusion, I have no hesitation in saying, that, for considerable power condensed into a comparatively small compass-for equal and steady supply of wind-for the capability of sustaining full chords combined with pedal-like effect and for its efficiency as a support to a choir in a small church or chapel, your invention is, by many degrees, the nearest approach to the real Organ that I have ever heard; and I have no doubt that wherever the latter instrument is not attainable, the "Organo-Harmonica" will be found by far the best substitute that can be obtained.

If you think that this candid opinion of mine can be rendered of any service to you in promoting the success of your clever and meritorious invention, you are at perfect liberty to make whatever use of this letter you may deem advisable. I am, Sir, your obedient servant,

To Mr. W. E. Evans.

From Sir GEORGE SMART.

VINCENT NOVELLO.

for

this respect, much reminded me of a fine pianoforte. Sincerely wishing
you success with your praiseworthy invention,
I remain, sir, your obedient servant,

To Mr. W. E. Evans.

JAMES CALKIN, Organist of Regent Church.

From G. COOPER, Esq.

25, Ely-place, February 26th, 1844.
DEAR SIR,—It was with great pleasure I tried one of your newly-
invented instruments, the Organo-Harmonica, and I confess I was much
surprised and delighted with the purity of tone, the rapidity of speech,
and, particularly, the rich and beautiful effect of the swell. It is, in my
opinion, the best substitute for the organ that has yet appeared before
the public; and in these days, when organ-playing is so much on the
increase, and the difficulty of getting large organs to practice upon is so
great, I have no doubt the value of your instrument will be daily felt and
acknowledged.
Wishing you every success, I remain, your obedient servant,
GEORGE COOPER,

Organist of St. Sepulchre's, and Assistant Organist of St. Paul's
Cathedral, and Her Majesty's Chapel Royal.
To Mr. W. E. EVANS.

SPECTATOR, February 17th, 1844.

THE ORGANO-HARMONICA.-This instrument, lately exhibited at the Hanover-square Rooms, and now removed for inspection to Novello's, in Dean-street, is an improved kind of Seraphine, of greater compass, and more rapid in answering to the touch. It contains two manuals-the upper one a swell of considerable extent: the lower one extending to CC, with rather more than two octaves of pedals. This unusual compass is obtained without unmanageable bulk; and the effects of grand organ music, fugues, trios, &c., together with all the evolutions of the pedals, may be thus studied in the quiet and comfort of the drawing-room. Its scales being exactly that of the great organs now built, it is calculated materially to advance the power of execution on that instrument. Independently of this, the Organo-Harmonica is capable of very pleasing combinations and effects; it is well adapted to accompany sacred singing, and is likely to become more various and effective for that purpose than a very small organ. In recommending this instrument to the notice of amateurs and organists as a cheap and convenient succedaneum for grand organ practice, we confess that its contingent advantages are uppermost in our mind: we expect to hear more of the fugues of Bach, and better played.

London, 91, Great Portland-street. SIR,-I think it but justice to state, after having heard and played upon the Organo-Harmonica, that I consider it possesses great power the size. The touch answers readily, and the Pedals act well. In any place where there is not room for an organ, in my opinion, this instrument will be an important acquisition. I am, sir, your obedient servant, Organist and Composer to Her Majesty's Organ, and also by Pedals, by which variety and scope of tone are assisted Chapel Royal.

To Mr. W. E. Evans, Cheltenham.

GEORGE SMART,

From J. CALKIN, Esq.

London, Feb. 15, 1844. SIR,-In reply to your letter, I take the earliest opportunity to state how much I was gratified in hearing, and playing upon, your newlyinvented instrument, the Organo-Harmonica. Its sweetness of tone I think charming; and the power it possesses truly surprising for so small an instrument. I was much gratified at the rapidity with which it answered to the touch, both as it regards the keys and pedals, and, in

TIMES, January 23rd, 1844.

THE ORGANO-HARMONICA.-This is a newly-constructed Instrument, the invention of Mr. Evans. It possesses the power of an Organ of considerable size, and is played by means of keys, in the same manner as an

to a very great degree. To describe it more technically, it will be pro-
per to say that it has two sets of manuals; that the compass is from
CCC to F in alt. There are two octaves and a major third of pedals,
four stops, two diapason, a principal and posaune, a swell coupler and an
octave pedal coupler. This instrument is fitted for large rooms, for
churches of moderate space, and for chapels, and has power to be used
It can be sold at a
as an accompaniment to upwards of 200 voices.
moderate price. One of these instruments was yesterday tested in the
great concert room in Hanover-square, in the presence of a great number
of musical persons, both amateurs and professors, and was unanimously
admired and approved as an ingenious and meritorious invention.

It will be observed in the above Notices that the remarks on the peculiar characteristics of the ORGANOHARMONICA, are almost identical with the observations which EVANS' HARMONIUMS have elicited.

EVANS'

ENGLISH HARMONIUMS.

SERIOUS defects having been observed in all the Harmoniums hitherto known to the public, Mr. W. E. EVANS, who was the first to discover and apply the principle of that Instrument, in 1844 (when his Organo-Harmonium was invented), has now, after many years' experience, succeeded in completing a perfect Instrument.

The defects which persons of musical taste have invariably found in the ordinary Harmonium are—their harsh metallic sound---the excessive power of the bass over the treble—and a great difficulty in the management of the wind, causing many notes to be silent when soft and expressive playing is attempted. The Harmonium, although tolerated in places of worship, on account of its low price, has been all but excluded from the drawing-room. Mr. EVANS, having entirely overcome the objections which have impeded its general popularity, believes that the Harmonium will become as great a favourite in the drawing-room as the Pianoforte.

Without increasing the size of the Instrument, he has extended its compass by an additional octave (to CCC) in the bass, and at the same time has so improved the treble, that even with the bass thus deepened, every note in the air is heard with perfect distinctness even when played pianissimo. By careful improvements in the management of the wind, he has given the power of modulating the tone from the strongest to the tenderest expression, these changes being guided and facilitated by his newly-invented "Wind Indicator;" and with these improvements he has combined an elasticity of action suitable for the lightest and most rapid touch, quite superior to any mechanical percussion action.

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With Ten Stops, Diapason Treble, Diapason Bass, Double Diapason, Bourdon, Voix
Celeste, Sordine, Expression, Full Organ, and Two Fortes, Wind Indicator, &c.
With Fourteen Stops, Diapason, Treble, Double Diapason, Principal, Oboe, Diapason
Bass, Bourdon, Clarion, Bassoon, Voix Celeste, Sordine, Expression, and Two Fortes,
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THE NEW PATENT ENGLISH MODEL HARMONIUMS WITH TWO ROWS OF KEYS.
With Nine Stops, Diapason Treble, Diapason Bass, Double Diapason, Bourdon, Dul-
ciana Treble, Dulciana Bass, Sordine, Expression, Knee Pedal, and Wind Indicator.
The Dulciana Stop on the upper row of keys forms an accompaniment to the softest
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BOOSEY & SONS, 24 and 28, Holles-street.
(MANUFACTORY, WELLS STREET.)

Published by JOHN BOOSEY, of Castlebar-hill, in the parish of Ealing, in the County of Middlesex, at 28, Holles-street.

Printed by WILLIAM SPENCER JOHNSON, "Nassau Steam Press," 60. St. Martin's-lane, in the Parish of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, in the County of Middlesex,

Saturday, January 14, 1860.

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SUBSCRIPTION:-Stamped for Postage, 20s. per annum-Payable in advance, by Cash or Post Office Order, to BOOSEY & SONS, 28, Holles Street, Cavendish Square.

VOL. 38.-No. 3.

V.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1860.

R.

UNDER THE MOST DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF
HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN,
H.R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT,

THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE PRINCESSES AND PRINCES OF THE
ROYAL FAMILY,

The Most Worshipful the Grand Master of Ireland,
His Grace the DUKE of LEINSTER,

And Several other Distinguished Freemasons:
His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, the
EARL of EGLINTON and WINTON,

The LORD BISHOP OF MANCHESTER,

The Right Worshipful the MAYOR OF MANCHESTER,
IVIE MACKIE, Esq.

His Worship the Mayor of Salford, W. HARVEY, Esq.

SIR FREDERICK GORE OUSELEY, Bart., Director of Music at the University of Oxford.

And many of the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and distinguished Families of the Empire, DR. MARK'S

GREAT NATIONAL ENTERPRISE Organised in 1848, and developed at THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC BRIDGE STREET, MANCHESTER, established by him expressly as a Great National Institution to facilitate the Encouragement and Promotion of NATIVE MUSICAL TALENT, and the GENERAL ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC AMONG THE RISING GENERATION, upon his new and effective system, also as a NORMAL SCHOOL for the training of masters to conduct CONSERVATOIRES OF MUSIC to be established throughout the United Kingdom, for LITTLE CHILDREN, the whole comprising an entirely new scheme of NATIONAL EDUCATION, by blending music with general instruction, so that the study of music shall become a branch of education in the humblest of schools of this country. To illustrate and to rouse an interest in every town and city for these institutions, Dr. Mark travels with a number of his pupils occasionally through the country-giving lectures, and introducing his highly approved and pleasing Musical Entertainment, entitled DR. MARK AND HIS LITTLE MEN, who number upwards of Thirty Instrumentalists, and a most Efficient Chorus, the whole forming a most unique and complete Juvenile Orchestra, composed of LITTLE ENGLISH, IRISH, SCOTCH AND WELCH BOYS, FROM FIVE TO SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE, who play Operatic Selections, Solos, Marches, Quadrilles, Galops, &c., and sing Songs and Choruses in a most effective manner, and to whom Dr. Mark gives a gratuitous General and Musical Education. APPOINTMENTS OF MASTERS AND ARRANGEMENTS OF CLASSES IN THE ABOVE INSTITUTION.

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Principal of the Royal College of Music; Director, Composer, and Conductor; Lecturer to both Private and Public, Theoretical Dr. MARK. and Practical Instrumental and Vocal Classes Master of the General Educational Department: Writing, Reading, Arithmetic, Grammar, Dictation, History, Geography, Practical Geometry, and Bookkeeping

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Assistant Teachers.

"PRACTICAL ASSISTANT TEACHERS.

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Dr. MARK has also made provision for the Orphans of the Musical Profession possessing musical talent, who will find the above institution a happy home, and receive a most effective general and musical education, board, and clothing, free of all expense.

Little Boys, from five to nine years of age, apprenticed for three, five, or seven years by paying a moderate entrance fee to cover the expenses of instrument and books.

Twelve appointments ready for Masters.

For Prospectuses, apply direct to the Royal College of Music, Bridge-street, Manchester.

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Dr. MARK begs to invite the Parents and Friends, and all those interested in his Enterprise and in the Education of the Youths of this country to visit his establishment. Visiting hours:-From Nine to Eleven, a.m., and Two and Four, p.m. Saturdays and Sundays excepted.

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ARTISTES.-PRINCIPAL VOCALISTS.

Soprano-Madame CLARA NOVELLO and Miss WHITHAM.
Contralto-Miss DOLBY and Mrs. LOCKEY.

Tenor Mr. SIMS REEVES and Mr. LOCKEY.
Bass-Mr. WEISS and Mr. WINN.

The BAND will be superior to any which has hitherto appeared in Scotland.
The Artistes are Sixty in number-selected exclusively from the
LONDON PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY,

And embrace many of the most Eminent Instrumentalists in Europe.
The CHORUS will consist of the GLASGOW CHORAL UNION, numbering
Four Hundred Voices.

The entire Orchestra will thus comprise nearly

FIVE HUNDRED PERFORMERS.

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Tickets may be had of J. Muir, Wood, and Co., 42, Buchanan-street. As only a very limited number can be issued, early application will be necessary, HENRY BAXTER, Hon. Sec.

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AURENT'S SECOND GRAND WINTER BALL, at St. James's Hall.-M. HENRI LAURENT has the honour to announce, that in consequence of the distinguished success which attended his grand Christmas ball, he has, at the request of numerous persons of distinction, made arrangements to give a SECOND GRAND WINTER BALL, at St. James's Hall, Tuesday, January 31, on the same scale of magnificence which afforded so much satisfaction on the last occasion. The hall will present the appearance of a beautiful winter garden, being decorated with flowers, plants, and sculpture, arranged by Mr. Hurwitz. The orchestra will be complete in every department, and will perform a variety of novelties composed for the occasion. Conductor-M. Laurent. The supper will be under the entire management of Mr. Donald, the celebrated restaurateur of St. James's Hall. Ball tickets for gentlemen, 10s. 6d. ; ladies, 78.; supper tickets, 75.; to be had of Mr. Austin, St. James's Hall, Piccadilly, and of the principal music-sellers.

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