The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-10-07 00:00:00

x:36. al business ushered in etuent and !d, i efresh iness, and town at an ?t, and the with gaily Itnance at ybo were; gave a r. Whitty he church est by the r observed ie entered ton, to be !lege, Oz n addition Le service, we have r, denied :et, which le proper told that Lances we Lives with Our Mention ; 11 to the he morn- of Eng-. * lreatrex. auelt, um,' aryl pri►►cipat . Wood. la mono. Sri Allan ..Kent. cause.' Mozart. 3rahatn, o'elceek, • I, all the ► assem spare iri pectablei he read- Psalm, lined im Phil- B preva ow con ret pre• et, way !r. Bra- striking teprin stirring 1 in the ets and chorus Lesson Deux." of the ner in be felt Follows lanced dmself altered , 1 was I watt me," n, Was indent ing of iculiai barac fit the CI Was effect Lisle is eeded words Holy 5 deep tone& OCT. 7, IS6. I invering Shades," (Azor and Zeinira,) " Recitative and air, Mr. Phillips, "fbe Light 01 other 1 -41 5 ;' Harp and Co rnet a Piston Obt . iga t• .s•• s Chil and Hilt - per, (Tile Maid of Artois.) t aire. " Duetto, Madame Caradori Allan and Mrs. Wood; Deli! coat iNorma, ) Bellini. " Duet, Harp and 'Violin, M. Bochsa and t.ll. Ole Bull. Romance, Mrs. Wood, unwilling Bride,' ....Maeiler. " Duetto. Madame Caradori Allan and Mr. Brab a nt. La ci diirem,' (II Dim , Giovanni,) Mozart. " Air, Mr. Bennett, ' 0 'tis the Melody,' ..Arranged by J. B. Cramer. " Overture, ` Die Zauberflote,' Ntoz.irt." • Tbe reader will perceive by the above that the selections were of an exceedingly popular description. It appears that the public of Lancashire are fated to be disappeinted by the illness or eminent musicians. • The indisposition of Braham, in the morning, prevented him from joining iu the church service ; and the first whisper that met our ears at the concert was, that Dragonetti was so ill that his double-bass would be n.anting. 'This rumour was confirmed by the event, fur this accomplished perferaier failed to make his appearance. The opening sinfonia of Beethoven was executed with groat Precision, and elicited several bursts of applauie from the an 4ience, who, at the conclusion, testified their approbation both of the performance and of the symphony in a very marked man ner, though, as it took full forty minutes in the execution, it was to long to encore. Bishop's recitative and potacca, " Trifler, fo rbear, " was sung by Miss Birch in a manner that does not calLfor any particular remark. The pastoral glee, " Oh, by Rivers," was sung very prettily bY Mrs. Knyvett, Miss Birch, and Mr. Taylor. It met with an immediate and unanimous encore. Madame Caradori next made her appearance, to sing the aria " Ah! quando in Regio Talmo." She was most raptur ousely, received, the audience continuing their applause for several minutes. She gave the air in a style that was scarcely less to be praised for brilliancy of execution than for powerful `expressiou ; and the loud plaudits with which she was greeted et its conclusion showed the estimation in which the audience held her efforts.: Of Liudley's concerto on the violoncello, it were almost superfluous to speak. Ile is so well known for his superb execution and for the rich variety of his tones, and has so often received the meed of higher approbation than ours, that to praise him seems impertinent.. - The audience, however, applauded him t o th e ver y ec h o , an d repeate d theapplanse con tinuously and tumultuously. The veteran was encored when he bad finished his surprising performance with an unanimity that showed how general had been the effect which he had prt - anced. A very keautiful and somewhat elaborately Constructed canzo- Oet, by Travers, was next given by Mrs. Wood and H. Ttni lady was received With that great applause to Which she is entitled by her high merits as a vocalist. The piece was well sung by both parties, the fate basS`tif voice tieing precisely (tithe quality to give tine effect to that of Mrs. Wood. Mr. Philips is in, high estimati,in with the public of Liverpool, atof he desetvea to be so, forlie is not only a cor i-eCt singer; but he possesses in his style a:Considerable degree of elegance and troefeeling. The report during the-div was, that Braham's illness was of a serious nature, and apprehensions were entertained that he would 'be troahle. - to_singthe eantata of "Mitil Tom." i,n which lie ttas , been so celebrated. Some anxiety was evinced when hiCturn arrived, but this was dispelled by his appearance. It was evident that he was labouring under indisposition, Yet he went through the piece with surprising . energy, sending forth a volume of tune which equalled in power that of his best days, though it was destitute of that richness of quality and fine mo dulation,hy which he was formetly distinguished. The next performance was of such a nature' as to set the lover of description and of criticism equally at defiance. It was a concerto on the violin by M. Ole Bull, and a more sur prising performance we.never 'listened to. It would be impos sible to be too laudatory, vet we are at a loss for language wherewith to convey to the reader the multifarious tones and expressions which he elicited from his small instrument. No emotion seemed too difficult fur him; he alternately touched the plaintive, the lively, the wild, and the melancholy; now bringing forth tones of " linked sweetness long drawn out," and anon scattering sounds with a swiftness that subdued every other feeling. utter. astonishment. It is impossible to say which is more to be admired, his breadth and variety of tone, sir his wonderful execution. Our present opinion is, that no violinist has yet appeared who can at all compete with him. The scena from Cenerentola "Non pin mesta," sung by Mrs. Wood, concluded the first part. In part the second the first subject worthy of particular no tice was the recitative, " I gaze upon the stranger land," with the succeeding air, from Balfe's opera "The Maid of .Artois," which was admirably given by Phillips. The harp and cornet ebligato were performed by Messrs. Chipp and Harper. Mr. Chipp distinguished himself. .The merits of Harper are too well known tnrequire much to be said respecting them. His execution of some of the passages created universal admiration among his auditors. The piece was encored. Bellini's duetto, from Norma, was sung by Madame Caradori and Mrs. Wood. Nothing could exceed the splendid effect which those two accomplished vocalists produced by their per fect execution of this charming piece. At its conclusion, a duetto, (harp and violin,) by M. Bochsa and M. Ole Bull, af forded fresh food for admiration. It was a surprising perform ance; and the audience seemed to be at - a loss on which per thrmer they ought to shower the greatest favour. Both, how ever, had reason to be contented. The ballad of the Unwilling Bride is but a poor affair, though it was enriched by the talent and fine voice of Mrs. Wood. Mozart's Overture to Die Zau bertlete wound- up the entertainments'of the evening, and con -eluded a musical entertainment; the principal portions of which will long live in the memory of the audience. WEDNESDAY MORNING'S PERFORMANCE. The weather this morning continued equally favourable and lieautiful; and the gay and exciting scene w a s, if possibl e , m ore hustling: The whole breadth of Church -street, opposite St. Peter's. where the oratorio Was to be performed, was one dense ly thronged parade. The ehurch was crowded to excess, and presented a brilliant display of rank, fashion, and beauty. Owing to the judicious arrangement of the police force, every thing like contnsion was avoided. Amongst the company as sembled we observed our esteemed representative, Lord Sandon, and -family, Lord Skelinersdale and family, Lord Charles Thypne, J: • Irelanif 'Blackburne, Esq., M.P.,. Mr. Leigh, &c., &c., and several members of the corporation. Whilst, in our public capacity, speaking of the oratories,- we should be guilty of a dereliction of duty tojthe public, for the great mass of whom, se far as our circulation extends, we cater, if we refrained from dicing tho. Mode in which the committee have thought right to treat that public whom' various - eat - 308 'way have prevented attending these and the other festival performances, through their representatives; the public press. I'he mere fact of refus ing admission to the press, and those courtesies which are usually extended to them, would be beneath notice; both are purchasable; but it is of the animus we speak. We hardly think that that portion of the public who have not been able to attend, but who have willingly contributed their means towards the charities which the proceeds of the festival are to forward; or that part who have gone to aportion only of the festival perform ances, need be very grateful to the committee for this attempt to shut their out from all which they do not pay for and person ally attend. Had the festival not been for the promotion of charity which we shoUld be sorry to injure, (and we believe the some feeling , influences most of our couteinporarieso we should some time ago have noticed this carelessness of the public. Without the assistance which the press has afforded the com mittee, in publishing their arrangements and aiding them with their talents in their labours, what would have availed the corn-. enittee's exertions, or what would hare beeu the result of the festival ? It would need no prophet to predict its failure. But this is ,not - our only charge against the committee—we have to charge them with a species of back-stairs favour itism, which, to say the least of it, is very contemptible. If they choose to act illiberally towards the non-attending pub lic, well and good; let them stick to it. lint this has not been the case entirely ' there has been a kind of small-beer allotment portioned out to them The Morning Herald, the Meriting Post, and the', Liverpool Mail. have been picked out, and have had seats appropriated to them. We would ask what claim have either of the two former papers over the local press ? And we Would ask why' the Lieerpool Mad, pare excellence, should be picked out frOm the whole of the Liverpool newspapers- , --a paper not two months old, comparatively unknown, and certain ty having no Conceivable distinction above its fellows. But this underhand work is in perfect keeping. We, however, in spite of the committee's veto present our readers with a full and, we trust, accurate critique of the whole of the festival proceedings since our last, and for which they, at least, are not indebted to the committee. The following is a progrimme of the morning's perform ances. Coronation anthem, Attwood, Air, tl r. Bennett, "Lord! remember David." (Redemption) —Handel. Funeral anthem, " Have mercy Lord"—Beethoven., Four Tromboni Obligati, arranged by the Rev.'R. F. Elwin. Air, Madame Carradori Allan , "Gratias agimus," Clariunet Obligato, Mr. Wilman—Gugleilmi. Air, Mr. H. Phillips, " Redemptor Mutdi"—Mozart. Recit. and air, Mrs. Wood, "If guiltless blood," (Susannah) Handel. PART I. "0 Lord grant the King a long life"— A SELECTION FROM HANDEL'S ORATORIO, SOLOMON. Chorus, " Your harps and cymbals sound." Recit. and air, Mrs. W. Knyvett, " What tho' I trace." Chorus,' " From the Censer." Recit. Mr. Bennett, "Mv Sov'reign Liege." Recit. Mr. Braham, "Admit them." Recit. Mrs. A. Shaw, "Thou Son of David." Resit. Mr. Braham, " What says the other." Recit. Miss Birch, "I cannot varnish o'er my tongue." Recit. Mr. Braham, " Hear me, ye womelW' t • Recit. apd air, Mrs. A. Shaw, " Can I see my infant gored." Resit. (accompanied) Mr. Braham, "Israel attend." Chorus and quartet, Miss Birch, Mr. H. Ball, Mr. Bennett. and Mr. E. Taylor, "Swell, swell the full chorus." Recit. and air, Mr. E. Taylor, "Thrice blest that wise dis cerning King." Chorus. " Praise the Lord with harp and tongue." PART 11. Chorus; " Quod, quod in orbe"—Hummel. Recit. Mr. Brehm'', "Deeper and deeper still," and Air, Waft her angels," (Jephthab.)—liandel. Recitative de Aira, Madame Caradof Allan, "Del Parlate," 1. (II Sacrifieio d'Abramo)—Cimarosa. Chorus, "Jehovah to thee"—Pfeffel. • Trio, Mrs. A. Shaw Mr. Bennett, and Mr. E. Taylor, "Bow down thine ear"—Cherubini. Air, Mrs. Wood, "In sweetest harmony." Ch o rus, "0 fatal day," (Saul)—Handel. • Air, Mrs. W. Knyvett, " Let the bright seraphim." Trumpet ehligato, Mr. Harper, (Samaon)—Handel. "THE CHRISTIAN'S PRAYER." ,A Sacred Cantata, by L. Sph orr. (Translated by Mr. E. Taylor.) Chorus, "I n h e aven, 0 J e h ovah !" The Solo parts by Miss Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw, Messrs. Bennett and E. Taylor. Chorus. " For everballowed be thy name." , Messrs. B e nnett E. Quartet, Miss Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw Taylor, and Ohorus, "Thy love is every morning ne „..,, Chorus and Quartet, '"l'hy boundless grace." Solo, Mrs. W. Knyvett, "All gracious F a th er, " and Chorus, " 0 wisdom eternal." Chorus, "0 may thy will he done on earth." , Duet, Mrs. A: Shaw, and Mr. Braham, 0 clothe our val leys," and Chorus, " Give us we pray our daily bread." Quartet, Miss Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw, Messrs. Bennett,.E.Tay lur, and Chorus, "0 Lord ! by heaven's bright armies surround e d . " M B ° lo , r.-El. Phillips, and Chorus, " Thee Lord, thy crea tures own." Chorus "For thou art Lord." , PART 111. Chorus - , "0 clap your hinds."--Neukomm. ltecit. and stir, Mr. H. Phillips, "Now. Heaven in fullest glr'ry shone" (Creation)—Havdn. 11 q er ' ' (• nd arranged for a Marti th Solo - Mr. Braham. Trumpet obligato, r• Harper. Accoinpanied on the organ, a full orchestra) by Sir George Stuart, and Choru s "Great God ! What do I see." .° lietto, Madame Caradori Allan and Mrs. W. Knyvett, Quaff auelante."--Marcello. A SELECTION FROIkI lIANPF!.'S ORATORIO ISRAEL IN EGYPT. !tech. Mr. Bepoett. `• Pharaoh still exalted." Chorus; `• lie gave their. iktini'tis?" Chorus, " lie sent a thid: darltieso;" Recit. (accoinpanied) Miss Birch, " holy light." Chorus. " rebuketh the IteirSta.`"." Chorus, " lie led them through the deep." " But the waters overwhelme.l their enemies." Duet, .Ur. H. Phillips and Mi. B; Taylor, "'file Lord is a man of war." Chorus " The Lord shall reign." Re,-it:" illr. Braham, "For the host of Pharaoh." Ghouls..." Tho Lord shall reign." Solo, H rs. Wood, "Sing ve to the Lord." Chorus, "The Horse and his Rider." The first: part opened with the Coronation Anthem, which was performed with, that striking precision and effect that are to - he' expected from performers who are so continually in the habit , of practising together. Guglielmis' air " Gratias - agi- - toes," wasspleudidly given by Mauame Caradoti, the clarionet. Ohiigato by Willman. The fine bass voice of Mr. Phillips was. heard to great advantage in Motart's " Redemtor mundi Deus," which was followed by Mrs. Wood's performance of the recit e tive, "Alas! I find the fatal toils are set," and the succeeding • air from Flanders Oratorio of Susanna. This was decidedly . the gem of the morning. In the air, "If guiltl e ss bl oo d b e your intent," Mrs. Wood displayed a power and pathos which was productive of the most thrilling effect. Some comparisons have lately been made - between the singing of Mrs. Wood and that of Miss Clara Novello. The public voice will soon decide that between the cold, unimpassioned tuning of the one, however correct, and the splendidly effective execution, correct articula tion, and above, all, deep and overflowing expression of the other, there cannot be a comparison We would not, however. express a harsh. opinion respecting this talented young singer. We should not be unmindful o f h er youth, and. that her voice is yet barely arrived at perfection ; and we believe the fair canta trice studiously avoids. putting. its power to the full test, lest it should be followed by an injurious result,, and in this we think she acts wisely. To have attained, however, at the early age of eighteen, the eminence, as a first-rate and standard vocalist, which she possesses, is in itself a high encomium. In the esti mation 'of the Liverpool public Mrs. Wood has, since the com mencement of this festival, risen higher than ever. Mr. H. Phillips has also become deservedly popular. His execution of the solo, in the Christian's Prayer, was particularly fine, and in Haydn's highly descriptive 'recitative and air, from the Crea ! tion, he gave the fullest effect to the beautiful conceptions of the author. Mr. Braham was not in good voice, which may be ac 'counted for by his late indisposition, from which, indeed, he is not yet flay recovered. As he went on in the performance; however, the huskiness of his tones became less perceptible, and he gave Handers sublime recitative from Jephtha, " Deeper and deeper still," in magnificent style. Of Madame Caradori we also . 1 )w;i1;•. as one who has made a highly favourable impression. Her gre a t t a l en t s h ave won her'golaen opinions thryughopt the-country, and we can say from experience that the .more she is known, the mare, will her, brilliant exe cution anil the - high' . tone of feeling which accompanies her performances be appreciated. Mrs. Knyvett is an old favouritC. She sung .the music allotted to her in that p ure. , sweet style - for Whi c h she is distinguished. - Mrs. A. Shaw, with her enchanting voice, a soft contra alto, is the subject of praise wherever she appears. She executed her part in .the extract, from Solomon to a manner that won universal admiration. We must not omit to mention Miss Birch and Mr. Bennett, who - both acquitted themselves well. The choruses were, without exception, given with a precision that has left - nothing 'to be desired; and we have heard more than one individual of undoubted taste and judgment, remark that our county has reason to be proud of her choristers. THURSDAY MORNING'S PERFORMANCE. We have been really highly favoured in the fineness of the weather. This morning dawned as beautifully as on the two previous days, giving promise of a warm and brilliant day. At an early hour, St. Peter's began to fill, and by eleven o'clock the unreserved seats were completely crowded.. A great deal of inconvenience . was experienced in pressing through to the reserved seats, the passage becoming crowded, and in some cases completely blocked up. The appearance which the whole church now presented was very splendid. Th e s t ewar d' s ga ll ery and reserved seats in the body and the galleries presenting one dense mass and one complete blaze and galaxy of beauty and fashion. Such was, however, likely to be the result—the Messiah is invariably an attraction. The following is a programme of the morning's performances: PART I.—OVERTURE. Recit. accom., Mr. Braham, " Comfort ye, comfort ye my people." Air, " Every valley shall be exalted." Chorus, "And the glory of the Lord." Recit. accom., Mr. E. Taylor, "Thus saith the Lord of Hosts." Air, " But who may abide the day of his coming." Chorus, " But who may abide the day of his . coming ?" Chorus, " And he shall purify the sons of Levi." Recit., Mrs. A. Shaw, " Behold a virgin Shall conceive." Air and Chorus, " 0 thou that tellest good tidings in Zion." Recit. accom., Mr. H. Phillips, " For behold darkness shall cover the earth." Air, " The people that walked in darkness" Chorus, " kor unto us a child is born." A PASTORAL SYMPHONY. Recit., Mrs. Wood, "There were shepherds." Recit. accom., " And to ! the angel of the Lord came upon them." " And the angel said unto them." Recit. accom., " And suddenly th ere was w i t h t h e ange l a multitude of the heavenly host." " Chorus, " Glory to God in the hi g h es t." Air, " Madame - Caradori Allan, " Rejoice greatly, 0 daugh ter of Zion !" Recit., Mrs. A. Shaw, " Then shall the evesy of the blind be Opened." Air, " He shall feed his flock like a shepherd." Air, Mrs. Knyvett, "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden." _ Chorus, " His yoke is easy." PART 11. Chnrus. "Behold the Lamb of Gd." Air, Mrs. A. Shaw, " Ile was despised and rejected of men." Chorus, " Surely he bath borne our griefs." Itecit. accotn., Mr.-Bennett, "All they that see him laugh him to scorn." Chorus, " He trusted in God that He would deliver him." Recit. accom., Mr. Braham, "Thy rebuke bath broken his heart." Air, "Behold and see." Recit. - accom., Mrs. W. Knyvett, " He was cut off out of the land of the living." Air,'" But thou did'st not leave his soul in hell." Semi-chorus, the principal singers, " Lill up your heads, 0 ye gates!" " - Who is the King -Of Glory!" "The Lord s t r on g and mighty," " Lilt up y our heads," "The Lord of Hosts." Recit., Mr. Bennett, z• Unto which of the angels." • Chorus, "Let all the angels of God worship him." .Air, Mr. E. Taylor, "Thou art gone upon high." 'Chorus, "The Lord gave the word." - 7 ' Air, Miss Birch, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace." • Quartet, Mrs. W. KuyVett, Mrs. A. Sbaw, Mr. Bennett, Mr. E. Taylor; - and chorus, " Th e i r so u n d i s gone out into the lands." • Air, Mr. H. Phillips, " Why do the nations so furiously rage together." - • Chorus, " Let ns break their bonds asunder." Recit., Mr. Bennett, " He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn." Air, " Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron." Grand chorus, " Hallelujah!" • PART HI. Air, Mrs. Wood, " I know that my Redeemer liveth." • - Quartet, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. E. Taylor, " Sinc e by man came death." Chorus, "By man came also the resurrection of the dead." Recit. accom., Mr. H. Phillips, " Behold! I- tell you a mystery." Air, (trumpet •obligato,) Mr. Harper, sound ' "The 'trumpet shall ecit., Mrs. A. Shaw, "Then shall be brought to pass the saving - that is written." Duet, Mrs. A. Shaw and Mr. Bennett, "0 death, where is thy sting ?" Chorus, "But thanks be to God." Air, Miss Birch, "If God be for us." Grand chorus, " Worthy is the Lamb that was slain." The overture at the commencement was given with much precision. The p er fect unity o f t h e v i o li ns was very striking. recision. recitative, "Comfort, ve my people," was •begun ra ther languidly. The -veteran, however, soon roused himself. The shake and cadence, her warfare is . accomplished," was a rich modulation. The falsetto in alto which followed, " The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness," was given with his accustomed perfection. The execution, however, on the whole, was tame, and rather devoid of energy. The air which followed was better sung, "Every valley shall be exalted." It gave art opportunity to the cantos of proving the high character which they have obtained. The crash of the succeeding chorus was 'equal in precision to anything we ever beard; the spontaneous and deathlike silence' before time overwhelming conclusion, `" For the month of the Lord bath spoken it," was very effective, and the concluding cadence very beautiful. It produced a marked effect on the audience. The recitative with accompaniment, by Mr. E. Taylor, was rather flat after the first bar; he again, however, recovered his tone. In the air which followed-his fine bass voice was heard to great advantage. In some of his cadences its fine quality of tone was nearly lost. Th roug h out i t was , rather deficient. in power. The construction of St. Peter's kir sound is very in• different, and the task of filling a space full of separate com partments can be no easy one. This defect has, however, as far as practicable,' been remedied by the committee. The succeed ing chorus was well given; nothing, however, extraordinary. The recitative, 4,y Mrs. A. Shaw, "Behold a virgin shall con ceive," was commented in fine tone. The tenor notes of this lady's voice are Bich and expressive, and full of feeling. The commencement of the succeeding air, "0 thou that tellest," was given with th r illi ng sweetness . Ele r vo i ce was in perfect tune throughout. The crash of the chorus after this contrasted well with the plaintive sweetness of the air. • The recitative, with accompaniment, of Mr. Phillips, " For behold ! darkness shall come over the earth," was finely given. The bass cadenza and shake at the conclusion, "to the brightness of thy rising," was exceedingly effective. In the air which faowed, the sweet flowing confusion of sounds of the orchestra was accompanied in must correct and perfect tune. The flutes in this told-with good effect. The conclusion of the air, "Upon them bath the light shined," was again given with a finely. modulated shake, and the concluding bass cadenza was clear, distinct, and musical. The succeeding chorus of cantos, " For unto us a child is born," was exceeding sweet and flowing, "full of gentle rills of exquisite pathos and grace." The undulating tone was beauti ful. This sweetness gave additional force .to the succeeding fortissimo farioso. The fugue was splendid. -This was repeated, apparently from an intimation• from the president. It was de cidedly one of the first cheruses - of the morning's performance, and the Da Capo was even .superior. The beautiful pastoral symphony which followed told with charming effect after the preceding fugue. The double basses in the orchestra sent out a soft volume of tone which was splen did; the air appeared to teem and vibrate with its richness—it Was redolent of music. The fine mellowness of the deep CCCC of the organ also told well. The recitative of Mrs. Weed, "There were shepherds," was giVen with that richness, power, and execution, which she especially unites as a singer. " And they were sore afraid," at the conclusion of the recitative, and accompaniment was given with that distinct and thrilling soft ness which peculiarly distinguishes this cantatrice. At the con clusion of the second recitative and accompaniment, " Praising God and saying," immediately before the chorus, the thrilling sweetness and power of her voice was beyond expression beau tiful. At its conclusion the audience unanimously rose. The succeeding chorus was most effective. The air, which almost immediately followed, by Madame Caradori Allan, " Rejoice greatly," contrasted the two song stresses finely. I t was SUM!' with surpassing sweetness, b u t was, at the commencement, languid and deficient in p o we r . A s s he proceeded, h owev , r she tonged herself, and ga ve' the eeneht sten, "P eace unto the heathen, " most heautifull and 'thir a it. dience, by the general . move which observible 'appeared rightly to app rec i ate it. Comparing " her voice ' with Mrs, Wood's, it was characterised by a thinness of tone; though ex_ ceedingly sweet it I:teled the rich mellowness of the former lady's voice. Nor was it. equal in power, we should almost imagine, from debility, she not having perfectly recovered the shock of the d eat h o f h er friend Malibran. Mrs. Shaw immediately followed its the fine recitative, "Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened," and the peculiarly rich and soft quality of the tone of her voice, particularly in the tenor noes, was heir. observable. It was sung in fine keeping with . the'subject. The beautiful poetry of the words, "'Then shall the Lune ma n l ea p as a h ar t, an d t h e tongue o f the dumb shall sing," was sung with exquisite richness and plaintiveness, and in a style which beautifully accorded with it, The air by Mrs. W. Knyvett, "Come unto Him all ye that labour," was given with that peculiar sweetness and finish in correctness of tone and execution which is her characteristic. The concluding cadence, " And ye shall find rest unto your souls," was given with a liquid and almost uuearthly sweetness. She was this morning in tine voice. The chorus which concluded the first part was marked with the excellence as regards precision and effect, which through out distinguished the choruses. The second part commenced with the fine chorus, "Behold the• Lamb of God," in which the cantos again distinguished themselves. The air which followed by Mrs. A. Shaw, " He was despised and rejected of men," was commenced in a beautifully rich tenor tone, plaintively modulated, which accorded with the solemn pathos of the subject. The deep tenor of the conclu sion, in the rata singing " and acquainted with grief," was inexpressibly rich and mellow in tone, and she gave a most beautiful and appropriate turn to the same conclusion in the Da Capo. The succeeding chorus, "Surely he bath borne our griefs," was a fine body of melody. The next recitative, acCompanied, introduced Mr. Bennet— it was sung with a grimace which ill-accorded with the words, and which, in these who were observing him, considerably deteriorated the effect. He was in good voice. After the succeeding chorus Mr. Braham was again intro duced in the recitative, " The rebuke bath broken his heart." 'rile shake in "He is full of heaviness," was beautifully mo dulated ; as is always the case ; when this lord of song modu lates his voice and does not tear the air, he is successful. The recitative was well sung. The softness of the cadence was es pecially beautiful. In the Da Capo of the succeeding air, "Like unto his sorrow," the body and richness of tone was worthy of his best days. In the succeeding recitation, Mrs. 'W. Knyvett .sung with more spirit, and the piercing distinctness of tone so peculiar to her, almost to an Italian 'quality' of voice, was very observable. The correctness of intonation•was not less distinguished, and the Modulation and shake of the succeeding air, at the conclu sion, " Thy holy One to see corruption," was exquisitely sweet. The semi -chorus, " Lift up your heads," of the principal singers which, followed, was not at all marked by superior ex cellence, but went off'very tamely. In the conclusion of the chorus " Who is the King of glory F" 'the organ was heard solo fora moment, and gave a rich finish to the The short recitative by Mr. Bennett was well given, but little opportunity of j udging; of his fine tenor voice was afforded. - The'air whirls followed, " Thou art gone up on high," intro-, diced' Mr. E. TaYlor's fine mellow bass voice with good effect: , Though, as we, before observed, the deficiency.of power and, e, tone-diffusing nature of the building' rendered it less striking than it, deserved to be. ' Mir • JET In the succeeding air Miss Birch sang very sweetly,And with a rich full tone, with a flute accompaniment, " Hove beautiful are the feet - of them that preach the g os pel of'peace.'"'-' In the quartette which followed, " Their sound ie gnixennut into all lands," by Mrs. W. Knyvett„ . Mrs. A. Shaw, 111fr.13en nett, and Mr. E. Taylor ; t h e vo i ce o f Mr. BetinettVai'very effective, and the chorus formed a lineeonetusion. . • ' The fugue which introduced the succeeding air by Mr. Phillips was well 'executed. The instrumentation threughtiet bore the same character of precision and effect, but wag rather too loud, claiming attention over the voice of the singer. Mr. .Phillips's voice is distinguished by its musical tone. The shake in the bass, at the conclusion of the air, " Against his annointed," was splendid, and the instrumental cresendo in the da cape of the first part was perfectly beautiful. The chorus that followed was, like the preceding, distinguished by great precision. The recitative of Mr. Bennett, " He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn," was de trop prononce,—too much staccato, too abrupt in its style for the subject. The grand Hallelujah Chorus which concluded the second part was splendid. Mr. Chipp's services on the double drum told finely, and gave great power to the whole. Nor was the splendid tone of Harper's trumpet less effective. The richness and clearness of the tone was distinctly perceptible above the crash of the chorus, and the.soft and mellow cadenza of the fine toned organ was not less beautiful. It was immediately repeat ed on a wave of the steward's wand, by Lord Skelinersdale; The volnme and distinctness of tone produced by Harper, in the repeat, was again the distinguishing feature. It was truly surprising. This chorus was the gem of the morning's per formance. A quarter of an hour's cessation was allowed between the second and third parts. Mrs. Wood opened the concluding part with an air, "I know that my redeemer liveth." The quality of tone of her lower notes are decidedly not so rich as those of Mrs. Shaw, but in richness of tone in her alto and soprano notes--in distinctness and in execution—she is decidedly the rival queen ofsong of the present festival. "And though worms destroy this' body" was given with surprising volume and sweetness. The exquisite modulation of some of her soprano tones was perfectly soul thrilling. A nervous intensity of delight appeared to play on the countenances of all as they looked approval at each other. The sounds appeared almost too angelic to proceed from an earthly frame as they floated in silvery sweetness round the building. At its conclusion Mrs. Wood evidently appeared satisfied that she had succeeded in her effort. The dirge-like quartet which followed, by Mrs. 'Wood, Mr A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. E. Taylor, was given with much correctness of tune; melodious in its confusion of sweet sounds. The trumpet obligato of Mr. Harper, in accompaniment of Mr. H. Phillips, was beautiful. No man ever yet produced such a tone on this instrument; and the command which he has over it is really astonishing. The natural shrillness of the in strument was modulated to a richness of tone inconceivably melodious. His trumpet was also in most perfect tune. The accompaniment entirely eclipsed - Mr. Phillips's fine voice, and almost solely attracted attention. A recitative by Mrs. Shaw, and duet with Mr. Bennett ; fol lowed—" 0 death, where is thy sting?" The dirge-like nature of the music was finely relieved by the succeeding chorus, "But thanks be to God." This was. followed by an air by Miss Birch, '• If God be for us, who can be against us ?" It was sung with much roundness of tone and sweetness, Its sweetness, roundness, and evenness of tone formed its principal characteristic. A shake and ca denza at the conclusion was a beautifully modulated rich body of tone. This lady is a pleasing singer. The grand chorus which concluded the morning's perform. ance was very magnificent, and was of tremendous volume. In this again the cantos were particularly effective. The conclu sion, "And with the Lamb for ever and ever," was truly splen did. Here the trumpet of Mr. Harper and the double drunas of Mr. Chipp, joined to the swelling', melody of the organ, form e d a flower of which, had the garland been deprived, it would have left it insipid and devoid of finish. We should not either forget to mention the violins, which performed their part with great precision and effect. . We, however, did not like this so well as the grand chorus at the conclusion of the second part. This concluded the oratorio, which was over about three o'clock. The church presented a very splendid appearance. With the exception of about two tiers in the patrons' gallery, and a few reserved seats in the body of the church under the gallery, and where the seeing must have been defective, the whole was densely crowded. ti-IE LIVERPOOL STMCMARD,_ shortly,,recovercd Isis tone. It was, h owever . b u t the „wreck of bye-gone day,, and a failing of voice was in many liarts, perceptible, espec i a ll y i n t h e b ravura in the last line, " the 'song of victory.'' A dtietto from " La Gazza Ladra," by Mrs. Wood and M A. Shaw, followed. The - execution of Mrs. Wood, was truly surprising; she appeared endeavouring to find out .new beau ties and new difficulties with whi c h t o try her wodilerful com mand of vnice. it seemed to desport itself in luxuriant wan toniiess. The more solid musical voice of Mrs. Shaw contrasted finely With the rapid and florid execution of Mrs. Wood. Her run down the chromatic scale in the solo in the first part Was astonishing.; each particular semi-tone was as individually dfs tinct as if slowly and separately enunciated. This sulairiiing effort was loudly applauded. Mrs. Shaw appears to want aiii inatiou. In the'aria from " La Sonarribula," by Bellini, Madame Ca radori made her appearance, as announced, and was greeted with loud applause. She sung with greater spirit than her ap pearance would lead the spectator to suppose, for she is evidently unwell. The execution of this aria was brilliant in the extreme. She introduced a most lovely shake into the second line of the I second verse, " Naomi non * hrillo," which almost electrified the audience. It was greeted with a suppressed applause, which cetild not be entirely restrained. We were prepared to award the paint of the evening hitherto to Mrs. Wood, but the imms, sing beauty of execution, and clear, brilliant tone rendered this aria a perfect gem. At its conclusion it was greeted with a stoim of applause, and an attempt was made to encore it; but it was very properly, immediately hissed down. The pale face of Madame Caradori claimed some compassion; and it would have been the height of cruelty to force an encore of a piece requiring so much energy. Succeedin g this piece was a di a l ogo b r illi ante f or t h e fl ute a nd clarionet,' the music by BoChsa, which was executed by Messrs. Nicholson and Widinan. It would be superfluous in us to di late on the excellencies of Nicholson as a flute-player; his merits are too well known. The duet was brilliantly performed and exceedingly sweet. The execution on both instruments was surprising. Neither instruments, however, are very great favourites of ours; for, however sweet, both are imperfect, and a perfection may be attained on them beyond which the player cannot attain. Notwithstanding the excellence of the perform- ers, the blowing was occasionally very audible, and by its hiss ing noise destroying the finish of the tone. But this is the fault of these instruments. The duet was loudly applauded. A quartet from Balfe's " Siege of Rochelle" followed by Mrs. Wood, Mrs. W. Knyvett, and Messrs. E. Taylor and H. Phil lips. "Hark! the matin bells are chiming," was given by Mrs: Wood with charming effect. A faint attempt at encore was got up, but did nut succeed. Griesbach's air, "The Auld wife," was now sung by Mr. H.. Philli ps . I t was sung w i th much : pleasing humour and.in very good taste, and suet wigs an alniost unanimous encore: The verse— " Now she talks and she sings of old times, When nifebody's bye to hear, And sometimes the mild body laughs, And sometimes she drops a tear," was sung with rich humour. His voice was even and musical throughout. The great attraction of the evening was M. Ole B. Bull's violin concerto. lie was loudly greeted on making his bow; , his youthful appearance Would hardly give, promise of his ex traordinary powers... He commenced with a most splendid -t moYeneiit oa the double stop. The brilliancy and qua -11101 of his tone was truly wonderful. It is hardly possible atillepict the alternate surprise, wonder, and delight of the au 'thence as. they listened to his astonishing feats on this most diffid'ult instrument; but which none appeared to appreciate inure than the orchestra who knew those difficulties. As he produced'hia'spleridid treinulo on the 4th string, the audience appeared moved to sympathy. On. striking the 3rd, - sth. and octave above octave on the harmonies the audience sm il e d with deli g ht an d s urp ris e. His beautiful harmonics on the double stop set theth silent in astonishment, whilst his extra ordinary execution left them wrape in wonder that sweet sounds could be so rapidly and distinctly diffused. But it is vain to attempt a diScription. As ' the exquisitely beauti ful tones floated through the concert-room, they were received with a breathless suspense. His performance was not distinguished by any of the tricks of Paganini, which used to tell so weft in a mixed audience, but which, as sound. music, are worthless, and his execution and tone, we think, nearly equalled that master—that immortalizer of Ore moni. At the eariclusion, he was justly rewarded with. an una nimous "bravo.' An attempt on th e p art of the gallery to get up an encore, was immediately hushed. The finale to the first act-of " Tancredi" followed by Madame Caradori Allan, Miss Birch, Mrs. Wood, and Messrs. Braham, Bennett, and H. Phillips, and chorus. It is difficult in this cantata to par ticularize. It Was, however, well sung, and went off with spirit. This concluded the first part of the performance. The second part commenced with Beethoven's overture to " Pidelio," which was played with great precision. Mrs. Wood next came on, to sing Mr. C. Horn's new air, " The Mariner's Cave." This was an air suiting Mrs. Wood's style, and was very sweetly sung, but was not in itself anything extraordinary beyond a mere simple melody. It obtained, however, an encore. which was readily complied with. The air which followed was a Duetto, from Rossini, by Ma dame Caradori Allan and Mr. H. Phillips. It was sung in fine style; Caradori sung with spirit, and herexecut ion was brilliant. ' Phillips sung in a manly and rich tone. The lively mannerism . of the piece was also well managed. Mr. Bennett sung the next cavatina, from II Bravo, " Se nella tombs," by Methane, well. He has a voice of much sweetness and power. There is a want, however, of becoming modesty—a self-conceit about him which, whilst appealing !or the favourable opinion of an audience, is not good policy, to say the least. It was faintly applaud e d. The grand amusement of the second part, was an extempo raneous duet upon any given themos, by Mr. Bochsa, on the harp, and M. Ole Bull on the violin. After they had made their bow to the audience, Sir G. Smart advanced to the front of the orchestra, and addressing the audience, said:—" Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Bochsa and Mr. Ole Bull request to be favoured with any' musical theme, on which they will play extempore." A g entleman in the centre o f th e reserve d sea t s, immediately call e d out "Non Tuvesta," which was loudly ap plauded. Immediately afterwards, much amusement was caused by upWards of thirty gentlemen advancing to the front of the orchestra, and showering themas around the feet of the rival musical giants. By the number of which, M Bochsa seemed for the moment to be bewildered—after looking them over a thema wasetrosen out from which a most lovely - duet was woven. The themas were taken in rotation, from one of which, which appeared to be God save the King, some beautiful va riations were drawn. The whole, however, passed off rather tamely, and a few hisses were heard at its conclusion. M. Ole B. Bull seemed puzzled and did not play freely, whilst M. Bochsa hammered away at variations on his instrument. We might almost say it proved a failure. T.le next piece introduced Mrs. W. Knyvett, as a solo, in the recitative and air " Auld Robin Gray," for singing which beautiful melody Mrs. Wood is noted. In the line, " My father urg'd me sad, my mither didna speak," she introduced a most unmelodious and contradictory alto. It was, altogether, sung in only passable style. It was sweet, but the music is so surpassingly beautiful that it could hardly be otherwise. It was pretty loudly applauded. A duet by Messrs Braliain and Phillips followed, " The But terfly." It is a sweet legato movement, and was sung in excel lent harmony. It was, however, but faintly applauded. Caradori sung the succeeding beautiful Scotch ballad, "Corn ing thro' the rye" exqui s it e ly ; an d h er modest and arch de meanour won on every heart. She was rapturously entmred. The audience - now began very generally t o di sperse, not wait ing for the th ree succeeding pieces. Some were even Goths enough to leave the concert-roein as Madame Caradori was warbling forth her beautiful Scotch ballad. This was down right murder, and was a gross want of taste and sensibility. As the audience appeared to be getting impatient. Beethoven's succeeding chorus of prisoners, "0 what delight," was omitted, and Mrs. Wood came forward to give her scena front the finale of ltosinis "La Donna del Lego." It was sung with the usual thrilling effect which this lady produces, and was, at its conclu sion, loudly applauded. God save the King" was then sung by the principal singers and chorus, the company of course rising. It was a rich treat, and we were sorry to see so many willingly miss it. Madame Caradori sung the first verse with great sweetness, hut rather languidly as if exhausted. Mrs. Knyvett sung the next verse, but in her endeavour for power of tone and to outvie, she rather overstrained her voice and pitched it out of tune. Mr's. Wood took the third verse, and seemed determined to outvie her competitors. She exerted herself greatly, and the energy she threw into the line, " Thy choicest gifts to pour," Was splendid in its effect. The audience gave an unanimous and simultaneous burst of "Bravo." This concluded the even ing's performance, th e concert breaking up about half-past twelve o'clock. We observed Lord Sandon, Lord Skelmeradale, Lord Tliynne, Lord Grosvenor, and, we think, Lord Wilton, atnongst the distinguished company in the patrons' seats. The preparations for to-day's amusements are nearly com pleted. The double gallery connecting the Exchange -rooms and the Town-hall has been erected, and the suite of rooms is nearly ready for its motley visitant s . I t is said that the com mittee have been obliged to refuse, for want of room, low ap plications for tickets for this morning's oratorio. of Mendelsd sohn's " St. Paul." TO THE EDITOR OF TILE LIVERPOOL ST4ND.9RD. sin,—l shall be obliged to you for the insertion of the fol. [owingL— The Rev. Thomas Maguire, while in Liverpool, thought pro per to challenge the Rev. Hugh M'Neile to refute the doctrine of the Runtish church. The rev. gentleman, hearing Mr. M'Neile was absent front Liverpool, said he would wait three weeks, in order to give Mr. M'Neile's friends time to write to acquaint him of the circumstance. Now, the period which elapsed from the time he issued his challenge up to the time he left was not more than ten day", This braggart (for he deserves no other name) knew Mr. M'Neile would return at a stated time, and rather than meet such a powerful opponent, the brag gart bolted. Liverpool is not the only place this fellow visited, and held meetings at, in order to delude the miserable wretches that at tend his meetings. lie had better use great precaution lest he run his head into the noose which he himself has prepared for others. Hie challenge is accepted, and whether it be a written or 'an oral one, he is bound to answer it. Although I differ from the Rev. Hugh M'Neile, I admire his talents, which are first-rate; and he certainly is one of the most able preachers and elegant scholars, and most accomplished orators that ever preached from the pulpit of this or ant• other town, and fully competent to cope with fifty Maguires.—Yours, &c., A PROTESTANT DISSENTER. TO THE EDITOR OP THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD . Si think a most fitting opportunity will shortly present itself for a general meeting of the Operative Conservative So ciety. I allude to the occasion of the annual dinner of the Tradesmen's Conservative Society. As the Amphitheatre will be •occopied by the latter on the 18th, I would sl!szgest that the Operative Society dine on the 20th; the building will he in a complete state to receive them without any expense of fitting-up, and they will have the at tendance of their worthy representative, Lord Sandon, and the other gentlemen who may honour the preceding dinner with their presence. We owe great obligations to our brethren of the Operative Society, and when opportunities are afforded to other similar societies in other towns, 1 think we should not he backward on any occasion to convince the " good men and true'' in our Own town of our desire to cultivate their good fellowship. Tickets of 2s. 6d. each would, I apprehend, be suf ficient to cover the expense, as t h e building wo'jld be prepared for their reception.-1 am, sir, yours, respectfully, Liverpool, Oct. 6, 1836. a G. J. A POETICAL G • ENIUS.—In this city a poetical genius was 114 - tiled up before a police magistrate, charged with kissing a girl and kicking up a dust, and the following poetical dialogue el-r -atted— Magistrate—ls your name John Jay? Prisoner—Yes, your honour. so the people say. Magistrate—W a ' s it vou who kissed the girl and raised the Alarm ? Prisoner—Yes, your honour, hut I thought it was no harm. Magistrate—You rascal! do you come here to make rhymes? Prisoner—No, your honour, but it will happen so sometimes. Magistrate—B e ofT, you scamp—get out of my sight. then bid you; a o ,l n i g h t. - Prisouer—nunk'e, your honour, :s.:-G1a..: . y.;10 Liberator' YESTERDAY EVENING'S CONCERT. The concert last evening was excessively crowded. Towards afternoon tickets for the performance began to be in demand, and we have heard of double prices having been offered even for gallery tickets. Tickets for the reserved and unreserved seats were unobtainable long before the time of closing the sale, and it is said as many as 7(X) persons were turned away, fur whom there was not roriin. As it was, a great number of tickets Were sold more than had at first been determined upon. The unreserved seats were full as early as seven o'clock. It was truly a brilliant sight when the whole of the company had got seated. Such a galaxy of beauty and fashion has been rarely witnessed. The neatness and Grecian style of finish of the orchestra, the warmth of colour which the crimson cloth linnings of the seats gave to all, and the immense and gaily dressed mass of human beings, all sparkling with joy and sprightliness, placed in amphetheatre style, tier above tier, and crowded to the very ceiling.—when seen in front, formed a magnificent spectacle. It is hardly possible to have a more suitably adapted building for such a purpose than the amphitheatre. It will be seen from the subjoined programme, that the in tended musical treat for the evening was highly attractive, and more particularly the second . part, which is a selection of a more popular character; subjoined is a syllabus:— Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Leader of the Band, Mr. Loder. PART I. _ ..... .. Sinfonia (No. 8) Haydn. Air, Mrs. A. Shaw, " Gia del gange," ..(Saladino) Vaccaj. Trio, Mrs. Wood, Miss Birch, and Mr. H. Phillips, " Take heart, my Son."....(Fidelio) Beethoven. Scena, Mr. Braham, " . 0 'tis a glorious sight,'' (Oberon) .. .. • ~.C. M. Voti Weber.. Duetto, Mrs. Wood and Mrs. A. Shaw,." Eben, per mia me inoria,"....(La Gazza. Ladra) . Rossini. Aria, Madame Crtradori Allan, " Come per me sereno," .... (La Sonnambula) Bellini. Dialog() Brillante, for Flute and Clariouet, Messrs. Nicholson and Willman Bochsa. Quartet, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. W. Knyvett, Messrs. E.Taylor and H. Phillips, " Lo ! the early beams of morn i ng ," (Siege of ochelle) ..Balfe Air, (M. S.) Mr. H. Phillips, "The Old Wife." J.H.Griesbach Concerto Violin, M. Ole B. Boli Ole B. Bull. Finale to the First Act of " it Tancredi," Madame Caradori Allan, Miss Birch, Mrs. Wood, Messsrs. Braharn, Ben nett, H. Phillips, and Chorus, " Ciel! die fecci." Rossini. Pala' H. Overture, to " . Beethoven. New air, Mrs. Woods, " The Mermaid's Cave.". C Horn. Duett,), - Madame Caradori Allan and Mr. 11. Phillips, " Di capricci." (Coradino) Rossini. - Cavantina, Mr. Bennett, " Si nella totnba," (11 Bravo) ..Marliani. 'Extemporaneous duet, .(upon any given themes) Harp, M. Bochsa, and Violin, M. Ole B. Bull. Recit. and air, Mrs. W. Knyvett, "Auld Robin Gray," Rev. . Lee Duet, M essrs . B ra h am an d Philli ps, " The The tt Buerfly H " J. .Sale. Scotch ballad, Madame Caradori Allan, " Coming through the Rye." Chorus of prisoners, ." 0 what delight." The solo parts . 1;) , Messrs. Bennett and E. Taylor. (Fidelio) ...Beethoven. Scena, Mrs. Wood, from the Finale "La Donna del Lago." .aliossini. Finale God save the King. • • The concert opened with Haydn's sinfonia (No. 8). It is a sweet and flowing composition, of a Maestoso character. The piano and legato movements are exceedingly sweet. The solo part on the violin, executed by Mr. Loder, was very sweetly played. It was greeted with a general burst of clapping of hands. The concluding fugue was executed with great pre- cision and effect. An Italian air, by Mrs. A. Shaw, " Gia del gauge," by Voc caj, followed. At the comtnencement she was rather husky and devoid of power. The fine rich tenor tone of her voice was here very distinguishable. It was however sung with not much spirit. This style of music is rarely pleasing to an English male audience, especially by au English singer; it requires fire and energy. She was slightly applauded. In the trio which followed • from Beethoven ; the audience were once more apparently doomed to disappointment. Madame Caradori Allan, who along with Miss Birch and Mr. H. Phil lips, was announced to appear, was not at her pnst, and it was surmised she was ill. Her place, however, was Most ably filled by Mrs. Wood. The piece, which was taken from Beet h , iveres Fidelio, •` Take heart my Son," tr ay sung in good taste but went tamely off _ A - scena from Weber's Oberon, "0 'tis a glorious olloWed, by tiro veteran ecy0vn i .#1 1 .04,,444; 414 e THE THEATRE-ROYAL. --- The evening performances . of the Musical Festival have hada slight effect upon the illeaire„, The houses, though on the whole good, have not been so full as we anticipated they would have been, with the execution perhaps of Monday night, Mr. Kean's benefit, which was .a bumper. The receipts for that evening were £l6O, the house being very full. On Tuesday night Mr. Kean attempted, for the second time, and with decided success, Shakspeate's .beautiful play of " King Lear." The nervous excitement natural to the first representation of such a piece had now settled down into calm mental effort, and we May With justice now style this character as one of the most successful efforts of Mr. Kean. As Othello his playing is excellent ; his Manila bas little with which the most fastidious can find fault; and his new character of Kin d Lear is a rival in excellence The fretful peevishness, the impotent rage, of the powerless old' man, were pourtrayed with a faithfulness of personation wbich placed King Lear before the audience, and nut Oharles Kean. Of the many efforts of high genius which have distinguished Shakspeare, ther e i s p er h a p s not another which displays a greater depth of knowledge of the workings of the human heart than be has described in his King Lear. The old king, with the desire for repose which age brings with it, bequeaths to two of his daughters, his wealth, his kingdom; but with that desire after power which ever characterises age—which has beedcalled to age what love is to th e y oung, h e cannot give up. the na;ge of king or dispense with the pomp of his retainers, but must -- still retain The name, and all the additions to a King ; The sway." Divested of power his name sinks into contempt. His ail; dren having Revenue, execution of the rest," strive also for supremacy, even in name, and mock and insult the now helpless old man, " That still would manage those authorities, That he hath given away !" who vents the bitterness of his rage in impotent cut-sings. The delivery of the banishment of the Earl of Kent, who ex mstulates with the rashness of the choleric King . in cutting off sis daughter Cordelia's dowry was most appropriate and effec tive. The attitude, and the delivery of Isis interruption of Kent's passionate ebullition, " Hear me, recreant ! On thine allegiance hear m e !" was as fine a piece of acting as we have witnessed. The acting, on first finding out the predetermined neglect and insult of Genera, as in astonishment he asks, " Are you my daughter? Does any here know me ? Why, this is not Lear : Does Lear walk thus ? Speak thus ? Where are his eyes ?" was a fine impersonation of the genius of the author • whilst the cursing of his child, as th e o ld man lif ts up his naked arms to Heaven and imprecates vengeance and curses upon her, was given with a fearful faithfulness to nature. Nor was the flat tering unction, " Yet have I left a daughter, Who I am sure is kind and comfortable." as the rash old man turns from Goneril with a mixture of fear and horror depicted in his countenance, as if she were some monstrous thing, less finely given. As he goes to his other daughter, the part " Oh let me not be mad, not mac{, sweet Heaven Keep me in temper; I would not be Mad !" was given with a subdued tone and feeling we have rarely seen surpassed, and which, if Mr. Kean would adopt in preference to more boisterous acting, would uo far to : establi s h hi s f ame . In one thi ng , th e d raw i ng hi s hair from his face, though indica tive of deep excitement, yet, when too eften repeated, is offen sive—it has too much the appearance of a studied effect. But we must hasten on. In the interview with Kent whilst in the stocks he was defective. The elocution partook too much of studied fine speaking —a style which would almost be equally applicable to any subject, and of too little appropriate feeling. The scene, however, which followed, where he addresses Regan as if his soul had at last found some rest and comfort, whilst he complains that Goneril "bath abated him of half his train and looked black upon him," was a splendid piece of acting. It was the perfect old man. The storm scene and interview with Mad Tom was also most effective. Where he inquires, full of- his own misery, " What, have his daughters brought him to this pass ? Nothing could have subdued nature To such a lowness, but his unkind daughters." It was a fine portrait. In the following scene also, where Glos ter inquires, " Is't not the King ?" the reply, " Ay, every inch a King:" was given in a style which drew forth an unanimous burst of applause. In the following scene also, where Lear has the in terview with Cordelia, and, in answer to her endearments, he exclaims, incredulous, " Pray do not mock me ' • I am a very f oo li s h f on d old man, Four score and upward"— and the plaintive tone and manner in which it was given was a fine conception of the author's weaning, and excited a deep interest in the character. We cannot say more than that the whole was a sterling performance, in perfect unison and keep ing,subdued yet impassioned ; —no snatchings of character which the mind cannot unite as one perfect whole. The dress also of King Lear was faultless, and accorded well with the character. The part of Edgar, by Mr. Stuart, was not less ably supported. In the part of Mad Tom, and in the interview with Lear, his personation was most able. We well remember the effect which his delivery of the sentence, "Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes—there could, I have him now—a n d there— ' and there a g ain, and ther e ," an d w hi c h " P oor T om ' s a-cold " produced, Mr. Baker played the bluff Earl of Kent with much ability. This gentleman's versatility of talent is truly surpris ing. Miss Faucit, as Cordelia, played with correctness, and well, but there was want of expression in her actin.% Mrs. Baker is also worthy o f no ti ce as G oner il . M r. Howard talked and walked his part; it would be ironical to say more. Mr. Chaplin, as Oswald, had a character which precisely suited him, and which he played well. The afterpiece of " Gustavus 111., or the Masked Ball," followed. This is a showy drama, with plenty of parade, but not much else. Miss Chaplin, as Oscar, the page, was very prettily dressed, and made a most excellent page. On Wednesday the play of "A New Wa y to Pay Old Debts" was perform e d. Si r Gil es O verreac h b y M r. Kean. And last evening Shakspeare's " Richard the Third" was represent ed. We have before noticed the getting up of both these plays, and must at present forbear, for want of space, from further notice. THE EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS. On Wednesday evening the exhibition-room was illuminated with gas, the proceeds of the evening being for the benefit of the public charities. The mere illumination of the room, how ever, was not of sufficient attraction to till it. In some respects it was of advantage to the paintings, giving them an appear ance of richness and warmth which the colder hue of daylight does not possess. The light was also to some of the pictures a decided improvement, whilst to others it completely spoiled the effect, as for instance, in the fine painting of the entombment of Christ in the south room of which it was impossible, owing to the reflection of the light, to get a perfect view. Among th e paintings in the great room, which were improved by the addi tional richness of light, was Cooper's magnificent painting of a Summer's Noon, (No. 7.) It is a most beautiful painting of cattle; the idea is taken from "Thompson's Seasons." " Around the adjoining brook that purls along the venal grove, A various group the herds and flocks compose. Rural confusion !" No. 103, "An interview between Charles the First and Oliver Cromwell," was also greatly improved in depth of shade, and an additional boldness given to the fine figure of Cromwell. This is truly a magnificent picture, and d eserve dl y ran k s h i gh in the exhibiting. Penningtoa's various beautifully finished land scapes, in all their neatness, appeared like perfect gems with the added glow of the rich light. No. 121, " Curiosity." by Mr. Thomas Webster, is an admirably conceived idea. The mischievous archness of the children peeping under the cover at the roasted pig, their attitudes, and the drawing of the pig's bead are richly delineated. No. 124, " Kilehurn Castle—Loch Aive," by Mr. T. F. Williams, also appeared to great advan tage. It is a fine landscape, and well painted. No. 149, "The Opponents," a group of dogs and cats snarling over a dead bird, by S. A. Hart, is a finely executed painting. The ex pression of the inflamed eyes of the animals as they glared on each other was finely shown in the strong light. No. 168, a painting of " A tlead Knight guarded by his Dogs," is a highly wrought poetic idea, and finely peurtrayed. No. 176, " A Pea sant Boy," having a sheaf of wheat under his arm, is a well finished painting, and naturally drawn. It was this evening better seen. In the south room we must recur to our former npin ion, that decidedly the finest painting in the room is No. 236, " A Smuggler looking out," by H. P. Parker. It is start ingly natural. The best view of it is obtained close to the wall at the upper end of the room. No. 260, " Nutting," is a ro mantic and highly imaginative landscape, but rather overdrawn, It is a delightful idea of rural felicity, which reality never bare out. Beneficence was never so prevailing, in a nutting lad's breast as to lead him to mount a tree, and scatter the rich nut harvest in profusion pro bono public° to the eager expectants be neath, whilst he himself appeared satistied with diffusing good things to others. No. 272, "The Enchantress twining the ma gic wreath of dreams for Nourmahal," is a painting of rich co lour, and the countenance of Nourmahal is exceedingly beauti ful either as a portrait or in finish. The adjuncts, however, are not altogether in perfect keeping. No. 285, " The Court Mar tial," is deserving of notice for the richness of the idea. As regards painting it is nothing extraordin ar y, b u t th e scene i s full of humour.' The crying, child, with the open bird-cage, appealing to the old veteran for judgment against the offending, and luckless cat, which is made to keep " beads up," by being tied fast to a s p a d e s t uc k i n th e groun d , w hil st a sergeant , s till as at drill, attends on his prisoner, is highly ludicrous, a nd irre sistibly force a smile, No. 289, "Th e F avour i te 'Pup," /%3P Miss E. Jones, is an exceedingly well executed painting. No -317, "Boy and Bubbles," by the same fair artist, is also an ex- ' cellent painting. The great beauty of both these is the perfec t keeping, and truth t o na t ure , w hi c h p erva des them. No stiffness, no mad e -up attit u d es , or d ress; there they are, the very impersonation of lads riant in mischief. The f'"e seen painting of "Cordelia l a menti ng over L ear in his sleep" Was .eeti to strong great advantage in the light. No. 311, " A View near Haarlem—Moonrise," by 11 - . P. Crome, is . a gorgeous paint ing., and the glow of the gas-light nnil and added to its effect. No. 387, 'Taming of the Shrew," by assated well w i th i t, W. F. Ayrton, is a vile daub, like nothing in the heavens above, or in the earth bene at h. The right arm of the shrew looks as if it had been chopped off and pinned on again in the wrong plac e . The small landscapes hung on the stand in the ce n t re o f the great room are some of them most wretched daubs. N o . 66 9, "The Christmas Present," is meant for a pheasant, but will do almost as well for any other thing up to a stack of chimneys; and of similar stamp is 670, " A Little Red Itiding-ho o d." Th e room was only scantily attended. ItYALL's CoNcERVATivit PoRTRAITS.—This is truly a na tional in the encouragement of whi c h , and attach ment to our venerated . w ork, c every one who interested. o r th e manner i n are executed, it i s nee dl ess to ,ec,(n)hiltie(s.rthti constitution, en fe ,s e p l l i i : rui g tse s td o t.e f ene l olg3r•daaelvteyi deeply igys. s ay much : they display the most exquisite finish, and are pn ,ally characterised by thei r aston i shing fidelity. We believe it to b e the intention of the publisher to employ a distinguished artist, for the purpose of taking a full lenirth portrait of our worthy representative, Lord Sandon, which will be presented to the South Lancashire Conservative Association, to be placed in the hall at Newton. The present series will, we understand, be followed by another, under the very attractive title of the ! "Female Aristocracy of Great Britain," which we have no doubt, will add to the publisher's celebrity, and, we trust, to his profits. His expenditure must he very great to produce such splendid specimens of art; we trust the support he receives is, in some degree, commensurately great. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEACHERS' SOCIETY.--It will be evi dent, from an advertisement which appears in our paper of this day, that an attempt has been made to deceive the public by certain individu a ls c o n nec t e d w i t h t h e " Li verpoo l 'Teachers' ct Society." Th ese persons put forth a statement to the effect , that two-thirds of th e mem b ers o f t h at soc i ety were a lso mem bers of the established church. So far from case, it now appears that, in fact, there were only eif .om posed, bars out of twenty-two, of which the old socieltys wa s king these de who were churchmen. The object in view in riordaim upon this . be h i t or nem thf Ceolivestatements seems to have been to aguei of who had the support of churchmen, to the d e e x r c s l t will find that the prin ciples froM them. But our . rea future adhesion to this anti would have been involved in their of true churchmen admitted of no such compromise as Trihitariattsoeiety. THE MAYOR'S DINNER. , PERILOUS ENCOUNTER WITH AN ICEBERG NEAti THE BANKS OF NEWFOUNDLAND. . • On the 30th of June last, the ship Byrom left. Liverpool for New York, heavily laden with iron. salt, &c., and having on board, in passengers and crew, 119 or 120 souls. On the morn , in' of the 2d of August, 34 days out, in lat. 41 22; lon, 48 50. a scene occured Which can never be effaced from memory. It Was the watch of the first mate, a man of great fidelity, but, being indisposed, his place was taken by another. An unusual degree of levity and thoughtless security among the passengers had just given place to sleep. And now all was still, save the tread of the watch on deck, or the Occasional toll of the bell to warn fish ing craft, if near, of our approach; but we had more need to be warned ourselves than to give wal fling to others of approaching danger. About two o'clock a.m., a hurried step awoke the wri ter of this sketch, and the rapid whispering of some, created the suspicion that all wa s not r i ght. Springing from his berth, he asked one of the men near the cabin door what wile the matter ? " We are in the midst of ice," said he; " Will yoU inform the captain and mate ?" The captain was instantly on deck; he ran forward to look out. In a moment the vessel, going at the rate of five knots, struck as if against a solid rock. It was an island of ice ! It lifted its head above the water more than a hundred feet, and leaned over, as if ready to fall down upon us. The word was given to put up helm and back the sails. As the sailors were hastening to obey the latter miler, us the terrified passengers were rushing on deck, and looking up at the immense over hanging, -frozen mass, the ship snuck again with increased force. 0 what a shock ! Crash ! 'Crash ! it seemed as if the masts were failing one after a another on the deck. The second mate entered the cabin, and, clapping violently his hands to gether, exclaimed, " MY GOD! our bows are stove in, we're all gone." An awful death appeared now inevitable. In this. moment of general panic, the commanding officer gave orders to 'clear away the boat. Then, while the knife was being applied to the cordage fastened alongside the ship, a rush was made to her by men and women. The small boat was iu a moment filled with 30 or 40 persons. It seems utterly marvellous that she did not break down, precipitating every soul into the deep. Had this taken place, our commanding officer roust have shared the same fate, fur, from a desire to gain possession of her for himself and crew, or to save the miserable crowd that had got into her from destruction, it may bz: from both motives, ke entered the boat and stood in it until he &Cie out every one Lt the point of the sword. Then was a scene of terror ! In front of the cabin the passengers were collected, half-naked, some mu their knees calling for mercy, sinus clapping their. hands and tittering the most appalling shrieks. Nothing distinctly could be heard. All was confusion and horror. It was enough to penetrate a heart of stone. Some more collected, were dressing themselves, preparing to resist the cokl i if perchance they should survive on the wreck. Others were looking for something to which they could lash themselves for support fur a time in the water. Here, you might see one with a safety.; belt, slung over his shirt, endeavouring to fill it with air; there, another, pale and agitated, inquiring, " Is there any hope?" And there, one standing in silent despair, saying, "Its no use to do anything, we must die." " Are we sinking, uncle?" cries a dear buy. A child, running fo a brave sailor, says, " Won't you save me?" And the loud wailing and lamenta tion from the crowd rose higher and higher. Then, as if to close the painful scene, the ship struck again on her quarter. The shock reverberated like thunder, making every joint of the vessel shake as if coming apart. Hope now fully fled, all hearts were dismayed; the despairing cry was renewed, and the most calm embraced themselves in preparation of immediate death. Even the dogs cowered down on the decks in silence. And now was the contest between despair and hope. The carpenter reported that the hull was sunlit!, and that the how sprit could be repaired; but then, she may have sprung a leak, and the foremast was in danger of falling! The word was, "To the pump!" The pump was rigged and wrought. It was a moment of painful suspense, unt i l the pump sucked, showing that all was tight. Then hope gilded the countenance of our captain, and all hearts began to live in its radiance. Still we waited to hear the crash of the foremast as the vessel was rolling in the sea, but it stood firm. Daylight, ever delightful to those on the deep, and peculiarly grateful to us, soon appeared. 'We found ourselves going on our way, alive, and with every reason able confidence of future life. We stood amazed at our deliverance. The most careless among us were constrained to attribute our preservation to a kind and merciful Providence, while the multitude cried out unhesitatingly, " It is the Lord who bath saved us; thanks and praises to his holy name." Then every countenance was light ed up with joy —every heart was full of gratitude to God and love to one another, and many purposes were formed of refor mation in future. The next day we saw three mountains of ice. We passed near to one of them. We gazed with the deepest interest on the fellow of that welch had so greatly en dangered our lives. Before the close of the second day a new bowsprit was fitted up, which stood the trials of Winds and waves the remainder of the voyage. In all this business the officer, and crew showed great skill Lnd energy: EXCHANGE WARD.—We hare great pleasure in announcing that a requisition, numerously and respectably signed by the elec tors of Exchange Ward, has been presented to Thomas Sands, Esq., requesting that gentleman to allow himself to be put in nomination as a candidate at the next municipal election, for the representation of that district of :he town in the common council. Mr. Sands has consented to offer himself, and front his character as a merchant, and his active habits and ad, mitted intelligence, there Can b'e little doubt of his triumphant return. WOOLPIELIVS BAZAAR.—We have been induced by the an nouncement of Mr. Woulfield of the various and costly orna ments recently purchased by him, and added to bia already FpJendid stock, to visit his bazaar. We think it due to Mr: Woolfield to state (hat be has always expressed the greatest pleasure at receiving visitors, and the utmost readiness in show ing to all, who may call at his baiaar, his splendidly stocked suite of rooms. We do this, as we believe it is generally uti. derstood that all who mar call at the baZaar are expected to purchase something, whirls consideration has deterred many visitors from surveying the many really Magnificent article 4 with which his bazaar abounds, and some of which it is a loss td the public that they should nut be seen. We are told that, on the contrary, the proprietors are always delighted to see parties, and glad at all times to show the rooms withdut any considera-, Lion of purchasing whatever: Amongst the bronzes in the lower room, a Florentine bronze, representing a group of Napoleon's marshals at the Pont D'Arcole, is one of the finest specimens of art we ever witnessed. The centre figure is an officer defend ing a standard, and followed closely by another officer with bayonet fixed, whilst to the left of the group is a marshal shot dead by a bullet in the forehead, and in the act of falling. The delineation of the countenance and the bullet wound is most exquisitely finished. The perfection of the finish of the broken swords and pieces of artillery, Sc, strewed around gives a supe riority of appearance to the bronze which we have never seen equalled. 'We believe it is the third copy only extant, and is rained at £lOO Close to this is another splendid bronze of the well known painting of Napoleon creasing the Alps, of very large size, and most beautifully finished. This bronze also is of great value, we believe more than the preceding. "The Giaour": and " the Manly horse" near this are splendid specimens of bronze casting and finish. At another part of the room there are also some very beautiful bronze clocks—one, a figure of bronze in Europe. The figure, anatom i ca l; y, _9 exquisitely per " Time" seated on the ruin of empires, is said to be the finest fect. Amongst the stock of jewels is a magnificent opal and diamond suite of great value, ne of the stories of which, to complete the suite,.cost the maker 2,000 francs. The opal is a stone which has been highly prized in all ages, and wh en l arge is of great value. The history of the Roman sen a t or who pre ferred death rather than give up his opal ring to the Emperor Nero is familiar to every one. The opal ranks higher amongst the eastern nations than in Europe. This pr ec i ous gem is no thing more than the cartilage of the hinge of a large shell. A h nut. set. We need The g baldly t tre pearl and diamond suite is also deserving of not i ce, and is ex ceedinglypearl is full a s state that both these suites ore great value. A number ofprecious ston es f i n i she d, b u t no t as v e t se t, are also, from their great s i ze , o f° llarge costly as and n a n elegantly s considerable value. There are some turquoises as large as a sixpen ld ce Thes. . Ther evalu are e also sonic exceedingly large and perfect emera of these may be estimated from the fact that this gem, however small, is so rarely seen perfect, thet an emerald without a flaw has passed into a proverb. Amongst the almost innumerable little fancy articles we naticed some very elegant claret jug s o f cut ( , lass set in silVer, richlany °ma , mented, which are very beautiful 'hie candelabras d class: deliers are splendid ;.we particularly n o ti ce d one o f t h e l atter; n of blue china and gold, t large size, which is most elegant, and of a perfectly novel design, some of the dressing-cases, of tor toiseshell, inlaid with mother of pearl, and fitted op with superb' silver requisites, are also very beautiful and costly; but it is in vain to attempt to particularize and describe, so'numerons are the elegant and splendid works of art, which in every direction are profuse: they must be seen to be appreciated. On going up stairs, the same scene of profuse magnificence meets the eye. [fere the stock partakes more of a light and ornamental cha racter, such as vases, work-boxes, screens, embroidery, china, ad ilfinition. In the upper room, still higher, are a number of flue bronzes, candelabras, chandeliers, &c., and some very spendid chess tables inlaid with marble, and marble slabs, inlaid throughout with every description of marble stone. They also are exceedingly beautiful. Some grapier machil tea trays are'. also exceedingly handsomely finished. It is, however, vain to attempt a description. We would advise our readers to go and judge for themselves; they cannot but be highly gratified; and it will afford pleasure to the proprietors to show them the roomy whether they may choose or not to purchase. CORRODURATION OF MARIA MONK,—We have received this morning from a friend some interesting particulars concerning the examination in New York, by a competent committee, of a 'tog woman who recently escaped from the Hotel Dieu Nun- uery in Montreal, whi c h ive are told not only serves to corro borate the disclosur es o f M ar i a M onk, b ut ex hibits a muck worse state of things in that establishment than bad been before made public. We are further assured that the testimony of this witness will rem o v e a ll reasona bl e d ou b t o f the truth of the dis= , closures heretofore made, and that it will be laid before the pub lic without any unreasonable delay. The witness (Frances Patrick) is a native of , Vermont, and is now 26 years of age, having been 23 %ears an ininat, of the w men'. Sue came to New York under the protection of a r espectable gentleman of Home, in that state. The publication of the examiners will be anxiously looked for.—American paper. ag l i e jo r t t . Pre t" ag Th ., . _ A NEW PRINCIPLE OF AER OSTATION.—At a recent meet'.e x . 1 Nr y e o w f I S d c e i a " : coeist att e r i i 3 a a l t i s k a vi i aulhot o f t hi s p a per professes therein to ha ve ditieoVered : means of giving any required direction t o a billion s in e n g t ef of l , I h entitled, A cad ni by means similar to those used in steam navigation • 11,1 the , , i balloon • self he proposes to make of copper, which is t on It o receive its as:. cendiug power by drawing out the air and to • To effect the vacuum, his proposal is t o f 'Ming a vacuum. water, arm then draw it off gradualiv I I'll the machine with without admitting the air. fi eie, ii;. - 'Y means of a long tube, very intelligent manner—that the ' says —reasoning not in a will have no influence up,,, li pressure of the atmosphere the metal of which it i s c „ n L e b alloon, however thin may ht for giving motion to and „, . ;!'""'i• The apparatus (steam} in the car, and to tutu r o und,'!‘ , liig the machine, is to be placed of a steam boat. Acto o sans, which resemble the paddles author, but with the v et . . station with this machine. (says the would proceed at a rate). cautious pro b'—fir it should succeed} more rapid than the flight of a carrier pigeon, and would surpasy tell that Nita aver been h ear d o f. F t It is to be regretted, however, that the paper was anonymous, in consequence of vvbithe it f was no. examined into thy the' Academy. A grand dinner was given nu Wednesday nig in 6oi2our of the festiviil, tiy his worship th Mityor, in the town -hall. About 35 gentlem e n sit town to dMner. Among th ese were Lord Skelniersdale, Lord Sanduo, the lion. R. B. Wilb ra h nrn, M.P., the lion. A. Baring, . the lion. Col. B. ,MolyneuX, Sir John 'l' übin, Sir Thomas Brancker, the Boroughreeye of Van chester, Col. liornby,. Capt. Hurnbv, Mr. W. Pielden, ALP. Mr. Thomas l'horne.tv; M.P.,. Mt. M. POilips, M.P., NI!. A: Potter, M.P., Mr. Brotherton, M.P., William :Blb,ndeii, Esq., of Crosby, Rev. Jonathan Brooks, Rev. W. liesketh, C. Lawrence, E - sq., Thomas Case, Esq., Joseph Langton, Esq., James Crosbie, Esq., A. Hodgson, Esq.. and Richard Esq., the town-clerk. The dititer was provided by Air. Horne, of the Mersey Hotel, in first rate,style, and consisted of every delicacy Of the season, and did inticii credit to him as a restaura teur. ~::: -. `;~_': ent's was The news nind t by her a in as a Is a ntly drs. vith tyle ;mg ice. iar •e eve