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suaded that those who were not scared by the distance, found no cause to regret their emigration._The_personnel consisted of Misses Woodyatt, Bassano, and Flower, Messrs. F. Lablache, Stocken, Gear, and Parry as vocalists; with Miss Caroline Badger on the harp, Miss E. Badger on the guitar, and Messrs. Henri Herz and Ole Bull on their specialities. Miss C. Badger sustained an effective part in a duo from Guillaume Tell with M. Herz; and afterwards in a solo, by Bochsa, evinced considerable taste and execution, if inferior in stringent grasp to the departed pugilist. The same remarks may apply to her sister's performance on a more ungrateful instrument-the guitar being hardly powerful enough for a large saloon, though very pleasing in an ordinary drawing-room. M. Herz performed one of his latest arrangements, the subjects from L'Elisir d'Amore, which may be recommended to his pupils as very brilliant and showy, but of moderate difficulty. Mr. Ole Bull maintained his well-merited reputation. The vocal department was not remarkable for novelty, but consisted of old favourites. Miss S. Flower displayed a magnificent contralto voice in "Vi ravviso," though bass songs should not be sung by ladies; and took part with her sister in a very pretty fairy duett, by Barnett. Praising Miss Woodyatt is like " gilding refined gold," it is sufficient to mention that she sang the Scotch ballad " Donald," and parts of Italian duetts with Miss Bassano, Signor Lablache, and Mr. Stocken. "Se fiato," by the two latter gentlemen, narrowly escaped an encore. If Mr. Stocken is deficient in power, he makes compensation in judgment and vis comica. Mr. Gear gave us "Il mio tesoro" with much skill; and Mr. Parry enacted Cerberus as usual. We cordially wish the Misses Badger success in their profession.

On Monday evening last a new organ of amazing power and beauty of tone was exbibited at Mr. Gray's establishment in the New Road. Mr. Adame performed thereon to the delight of a densely-thronged audience. The selection was chiefly from Mozart,

MISCELLANEOUS.

EGERTON WEBBE. It is with deep regret that we announce the decease of this highly-talented young man, who was for some time an able contributor to this periodical. Mr. Webbe was a grandson of the celebrated glee-writer, and died on the 24th ult., at the early age of thirty.

We are informed, on credible authority, that the present will not be Rubini's last season in London.

EFFECT OF MUSIC IN THE CONVERSION OF SAVAGES.-Nolrega (a Jesuit) had a school, where he instructed the native children, the orphans from Portugal, and the mestizos, or mixed breed. Reading, writing, and arithmetic were taught them; they were trained to assist at mass, and to sing the church'service," and frequently led in procession through the town. This had a great effect, for the natives were passionately fond of music, so passionately, that Nolrega began to hope the fable of Orpheus was a type of his mission, and that by songs he was to convert the pagans of Brazil. This Jesuit usually took with him four or five of these little choristers on his preaching expeditions; when they approached an inhabited place, one carried the crucifix before them, and they began singing the Litany. The savages, like snakes, were won by the voice of the charmer; they received him joyfully, and when he departed with the same ceremony, the children followed the music. He set the catechism, creed, and ordinary prayers to sol fa; and the pleasure of learning to sing was such a temptation, that the little Tupis sometimes ran away from their parents to put themselves under the care of the Jesuit.

PHILHARMONIC.-The directors elected for the ensuing season are Messrs. F. Cramer, Anderson, Bishop, Loder, T. Cooke, Lucas and Neate. Mr. Andersón has undertaken the office of honorary treasurer, and Mr. Calkin that of librarian, gratuitously; Mr. W. Watts was re-elected secretary. The vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Dewes has not yet been filled up.

MR. HATTON, the violoncello player, has been elected a member of the court of assistants of the Royal Society of Musicians.

THE MELODIST'S CLUB.-This harmonious and social society dined for the last time this season at the Freemason's Tavern, on Thursday, June 25th, Lord Saltoun in the chair. The following is an account of the distribution of the prizes, and conditions observed by the candidates:-The Club gave a prize of the value of fifteen guineas to the composer of the best approved national song, in the style of "Rule Britannia," or "Come, if you dare." The words to be provided by the composers (who were confined to the honorary members of the Club) from any source, ancient or modern; gained by Mr. Blewitt. Henry Arthur Hoare, Esq., gave a premium of five guineas to the composer of the second best national song; awarded to Mr. Hobbs. Lord Saltoun gave a prize of the value of ten guineas, for the best approved ballad, after the style of the old composers. The words to be provided by the candidates (from any source, ancient or modern), who must be honorary members of the Club, or recommended by the vice-presidents or subscribing members, each of whom may intro duce one ballad, words and music from a friend, being a native of the United Kingdom, but not residing in London, or within twenty miles thereof; accompanied by the name of the composer, and the place of his abode, sealed up and enclosed in a letter to the secretary, signed by the member; gained by Mr. Blewitt. Charles Andrews, Esq., gave a premium of five guineas to the composer of the second best ballad; awarded to Mr. Parry, jun. Mr. Machin sang Mr. Blewitt's song, accompanied on the pianoforte by J. J. Jones, M. B. Mr. Hobbs sung his own song, accompanied by Sir George Smart; Mr. Francis sung Mr. Blewitt's ballad, accompanied by H. R. Bishop, M. B.; Mr. Parry, jun., sung his own ballad, accompanied by Mr. Bishop. The ballads were greatly admired: the prizes consisted of an elegant silver coffee-pot, value fifteen guineas, and a silver salver. In the course of the evening a variety of glees, songs, &c., were sung by F. Lablache, Herr Kroff, Blewitt, Hobbs, King, Terrant, Parry, Parry, jun., Stansbury, Machin, Spencer, Francis, Moxley, H. Gear, &c., &c. Litolff on the pianoforte, Jarrett on the horn, and Case on the concertina, delighted the company by their excellent performances, and the entertainment passed off with great spirit and éclat.

SINGING OF BIRDS.-The singing of most birds seems entirely a spontaneous effusion, produced by no exertion, or occasioning no lassitude in muscle, or relaxation of the parts of action. In certain seasons and weather, the nightingale sings all day, and most parts of the night; and we never observe that the powers of song are weaker, or that the notes become harsh and untunable, after all these hours of practice. The song-thrush, in a mild, moist April, will commence his tune early in the morning, pipe unceasingly through the day, yet, at the close of eve, when he retires to rest, there is no obvious decay of his musical powers, or any sensible effort required to continue his harmony to the last. Birds of one species sing in general very like each other, with different degrees of execution. Some counties may produce finer songsters, but without great variation in the notes. In the thrush, however, it is remarkable that there seems to be no regular notes, each individual piping a voluntary of his own. Their voices may always be distinguished amid the choristers of the copse, yet some one performer will more particularly engage attention by a peculiar modulation or tune; and should several stations of these birds be visited the same morning, few or none probably will be found to persevere in the same round of notes; whatever is uttered seeming the effusion of the moment. At times a strain will break out perfectly unlike any preceding utterance, and we may wait a long time without noticing any repetition of it. Harsh, strained, and tense, as the notes of this bird are, yet they are pleasing from their variety. The voice of the blackbird is infinitely more mellow, but has much less variety, compass, or execution; and he too commences his carols with the morning light, persevering from hour to hour without effort, or any sensible faltering of voice.-The cuckoo wearies us throughout some long May morning with the unceasing monotony of its song; and, though there are others as vociferous, yet it is the only bird I know that seems to suffer from the use of the organs of voice. Little exertion as the few notes it makes use of seem to require, yet, by the middle or end of June, it loses its utterance, becomes hoarse, and ceases from any further essay.

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Saturday.-Evening-Italian Opera.

Monday.-Evening-German Opera.

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENTS FOR THE WEEK.

Friday.-Morning-Mr. J. B. Cramer's Concert, Hanover-square Rooms. Evening-German Opera.

Tuesday.-Evening-Italian Opera.
Wednesday.-Evening-German Opera.

Friday.-Evening-Concert of Sacred music at St. Mary's Chapel, Moorfields. German Opera.

NEW CZERNY.-His Pianoforte
JEW MUSIC for the PIANO, by

Method, dedicated to her Most Excellent Majesty,
3 vols, 31s. 6d.; Ecoles des Expressions, 5s. ; Ecole
des Ornamens, two books, each 5s.; his Ten Let-
ters, 4s.; Hommage à la Reine, a fantasia on Eng-
lish Airs, 5s.; Hommage à Handel, no. 1, Messiah;
no. 2, Alexander's Feast, each 5s.; Fantasia on
Irish Airs, ditto on Scotch, each 5s. ; six Scotch
airs, with variations, each 3s.; 12 easy Scotch
rondos, each 2s.; 12 easy rondos on popular airs,
each Is.; three promenade overtures, each 3s.;
and 500 other works by Czerny. London: printed
by R. Cocks and Co.. Musicsellers in ordinary to
her Most Excellent Majesty, Queen Victoria I.

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A VEGETABLE PRODUCTION. The only article that produces and restores HAIR; also WHISKERS, MUSTACHIOS, and EYEBROWS, prevents Hair from falling off or turning grey to the latest period of life; changes grey hair to its original COLOUR-frees it from scurf, and makes it beautifully SOFT, CURLY, and GLOSSY. In dressing HAIR, it keeps it firm in the curl, uninjured by damp weather, crowded rooms, the dance, or in the exercise of riding. To Children it is invaluable, as it lays a foundation for a BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR.

ARTICLED PUPIL. A Professor

of music in the country, who has to supply the organs of two churches, and who is the organist and director of a choral Society, wishes to receive an ARTICLED PUPIL for instruction on the organ, pianoforte, and in the usual routine of a professional education. As the advantages are very great, more particularly as they regard the pupil's becoming well acquainted with the nature and capabilities of the organ, and the modern style of performance, an adequate premium will be required.-Letters, pre-paid, addressed X. C., care of Mr. Hooper, 13, Pall Mall, East, will meet with immediate attention.

DNS MARTYRS, for the Pianoforte, i. e.

ONIZETTI'S GRAND OPERA

Overture, 3s.; the Polacca sung by Mme Dorus Gras, 2s. 6d.; the favourite Airs (with a flute ad. lib.), three books, each 6s.; the three Airs de Bal. let, each 3s.: the Polacca with French words, 3s.; the Airs, as piano duets, two books, each 6s. London; published by R. Cocks and Co., Musicsellers in ordinary to her Most Gracious Majesty, 20, Princes-street, Hanover-square.-N.B. Caution to the trade: the above admired Opera is copyright.

HOPIN.-When the greatest Pia

nent genius of CHOPIN, it must be much regretknown. The time, however, has come, when a ted that his compositions are not more extensively student's course cannot be considered complete sublime works, the pride of Poland, the delight of without an intimate acquaintance of CHOPIN'S civilized Europe. F. LISZT, the intimate friend A. ROWLAND & SON, 20, HATTON GARDEN, of Chopin, has been one of the first to introduce Counter-signed ALEX. ROWLAND. and all present at his second Recitals were enthusome of his compositions to a British audience, The lowest price is 3s. 6d-the next price is 7s.-siastic in their call for an encore of Chopin's "Mazourkas Souvenirs de la Pologne."

CAUTION-Ask for "ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL," and observe their NAME AND ADDRESS, in Red, on the Wrapper, thus

10s. 6d., and 21s. per bottle.

(Impostors call their trash the "GENUINE," and omit the "&" in the Signature, offering it for sale under the lure of being cheap.) ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL is sold by the Proprietors, as above, and by respectable FUMERS and MEDICINE VENDORS.

and greater works of CHOPIN, viz., Preludes, The Publishers beg to call attention to the other four books of Studios, two Concertos, Notturnos, Scherzos, &c. Op. 37 to 42 are in course of pubPER-lication.-WESSEL and Co., 67, Frith-street, corner of Soho-square (first floor).

ZEITTER

& COMPANY respectfully submit the following List of Prices of their NEW PATENT PIANOFORTES, which have all the latest Improvements, particularly Wrought-iron String Plates, Wrought-iron Bracings over the Sounding-board, and an additional Iron Bar on and under the front Wrest Plank.

Also their NEWLY-INVENTED SOUNDINGBOARD, for which they have obtained HIS LATE MAJESTY'S ROYAL LETTERS PATENT, dated 1st November, 1833, and which has been admitted by the first Professors to be the most important improvement ever hitherto applied to Pianofortes, producing a more full and equal quality of tone, and being on a principle somewhat similar to the Violin, warranted not to lose its elasticity, or to yield by the pressure of the strings, which is inva riably the case with Sounding-boards on the old construction.

PICCOLOS, Six Octaves.

Plain Mahogany. Handsome ditto. Ornamented

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E. CHAPPELL be publications. The

the following new publications :-The whole of the vocal music in MERCADANTE'S opera Il Giuramento, and PERSIANI'S Inez di Castro, as now performing with the greatest success at Her MAJESTY'S THEATRE; also the favourite airs in Books singly, and duets by DIABELLI. Fantasias by CZERNY, BURGMULLER, &c. &c.

LABLACHE'S INSTRUCTIONS for SINGING, on an entirely new system, with an analysis of the principles to be pursued in developing the voice, in attaining flexibility, and in forming the taste; with numerous examples, exercises, and solfeggi. Dedicated by permission to her Majesty, QUEEN VICTORIA, by Louis Lablache, principal bass singer at the Opera. Price 21s.

CHAPPELL'S COLLECTION of ENGLISH NATIONAL AIRS, consisting of ancient song, ballad, and dance tunes, interspersed with anecdote, and preceded by a History of English Minstrelsy; the airs harmonized for the pianoforte by Dr. Crotch, J. A. Wade, and G. A. Macfarren. Complete in two volumes, neatly bound, price £2 2s. A new and complete edition of WEBER'S WORKS, edited by J. MOSCHELES, nos. 1 to 24.

A complete collection of BEETHOVEN'S GRAND SYMPHONIES, arranged as pianoforte duets, with flute, violin, and violoncello accompaniments ad. lib., nos. 1 to 8. By W. WATTS.

NEW SONGS BY S. LOVER.
I know that the summer is come..
She who holds my heart in keeping.
The Sun-dial..

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HENRY HOOPER, 13, Pall Mall, East, where all communications for the Editor, Works for Review, and Adver tisements are received.-R. GROOMBRIDGE, Panyer Alley, Paternoster Row.-G. BERGER, Holywell Street, Strand, and the following Agents :

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BETTS, Threadneedle Street.

CRAMER, ADDISON, & BEALE, 201, Regent St.
JOHANNING, 122, Great Pordand Street.
MILLS, Bond Street.

OLLIVIER, Bond Street.

Z. T. PURDAY, High Holborn.

JOHN LEE, 440, West Strand.

WEBB, Liverpool; SIMMS and DINHAM, Manchester,; WRIGHTSON and WEBB, Birmingham.

London: Printed by JOHN LEIGHTON, at his Printing office, 11, Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, July 2nd, 1840.

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To effect a radical and enduring change in polity of any kind, has ever been found matter of much toil and anxiety. We can no more jump to a great moral improvement than we can rush from poverty to riches, or from sickness to health. In every case, time, patience, and determination are the only effective weapons in the struggle for a bettered condition. All this, in the ordinary affairs of life, makes up the strongest point of the lecture on the art of living which the grey-heads of the world read to their ambitious children, and which the latter systematically neglect, and yet live to prove at their own proper costs and charges. We make these remarks in no spirit of hyper-ethicizing, but simply with the view of paring down the question which has so long occupied a principal part of our journal, to as every-day and substantial a form as possible; being well assured that as long as its nature and extent are allowed to remain in a misty uncertainty-so long as it is regarded as a mere kind of dilemma on which our correspondents are to exercise the subtleties of their imaginations, nothing of ulterior profit will be effected many numbers of the "Musical World" will be filled with all supposable forms of theoretical acuteness, but, practically considered, the great question of whether, or not, we shall have a National Opera, will not have advanced one step towards its final adjustment. In what we have ourselves written on the subject, and in the opportunities we have most willingly afforded to our correspondents, we trust we have displayed the most candid spirit, or, if any of our readers think otherwise, we have sadly belied our own intentions. We presume, then, on this opinion of our conduct, to express our disapproval of a certain spirit which begins to show itself in the controversy-if so it may be termed and we feel convinced that the remarks

VOL. XIV.-NEW SERIES, VOL. VII.

[Printed by John Leighton, 11, Johnson's Court, Fleet Street.)

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