The Express.
London, England, 1863-02-26 00:00:00

MUSIC.

MR. H. PHILLIPSH FAREWELL CONCERT.
No musical remise requires to be told that the
=see of Henry Phillips will be eenntsmorated in the annals
of the art as one of the greatest English singers of the nine-
Meath century. His career u a public performer began
more than forty years ago, and terminated, not from any
ns-
.sssity caused by decay of his powers, but from his volun-
tary abandonment of his laborious professional duties for the
sake of the ease sad sojoyment of a country life. He has
seem It to resume his madames in Loudon ; not, however.,
with the view of again taking his place on the stage or in
the orchestra, but with the intention of continuing his pro-
fessional labour, only in the capacity of au instructor. In
this character he may be of infinite service to the rising ge-
ne:silos of magicians, for he is a thorough master of his
ark

His concert of lut evening, therefore, was announced as
a " farewell" one. It took place at St. James'aball ; and,
as was to be expected under the eircusseenose, at-
tracted a large audience. It was very interesting
in many respects, though it had one fault—the
English one of being too long. From the boot of
vocal and instrumental performers employed, and the very
miscellaneous nature of its multitudinous programme, it
almost fell under the denomination of a"Concert nionstec"—a
species of monster confined to this country. The interest
of Mr. Phillips's farewell to the English public would not
have been at all impaired (probably the reveres) by its
having been of half its actual length. In speaking of such
a concert we may CONIADO ourselves to what related espe-
cially to Mr. Phillips himself. As to the rest, it
is enough to mention that the ample programme included
several very pleasing sonp and ballads sung by Mies Poole,
Mrs. Weir, Miss Rumford, Mrs. Merest (late Miss M. B.
Hawes), Mr. Young, Mr. Sims ROOM, Mr. Harrison, and
Mr. Weis; that there were several instrumental perform-
ances, the most remarkable of which wee Mr. Bair Chat-
tertou's fine fantail% on the harp on themes from Noma.
'stilled, " Hommage it &ISM ;" and that the concert was
in three parte, each conducted by a different eminent Jodi-
vidual— Mr. Benedict, Mr. Halle, sad Mr. J. L. Hatton.

SACRED HARMONIC Soca:LT.—Handers great
choral oratorio, larsel is Zg will be performed at
Rioter Hall to-morrow evening, Mr. Costa ocieductinj.
DRATH or Ms. ORONO! OZNOL —Mr. George
Nage, the popular rocas; died on Moody last, at his re-
/demos Peckham-grove, after • hewing illness, leaving his
widow who is ie • debate Mode of heath, sot only in vest
eflinniOn but in seedy cireumetaisces.

MAsauas nr Faarzwx OLIKAT/11.—Tbose who
hays been present at woddhos is the East, "1(4 up"
for the occasion, or,ly know too well what a trial they
lure to sustain, iu putting on European clothes when
the um 1. pourieg forth his awful heat—and will
therefore be glad to bear, for the sake of all is-
teedleJt heelePossis fury their MUM be legion !)
who of auras suffer awn thee allth • other wales present
that is India It le now lawful to marry oat of canonical
hems, sad that the egisoowal slew is Madre. are "at
Nbortv to solegaale marriage at any dna between the hours
et eanrise and surd." We hege that the Bishop of Co.
loathe will follow lb, mum* lib blether of Madras, and
silent 1110
Jans advootorit to Mr Asa is Owykos.—Cotowbo
Narver, .la

The authorities of the corporation of London fed ag-
grieved by this errnegessint: inasmuch as it presindee Mks
Lord Mayor from ereductieg their soya] highnesses through
the City, which they conceive to be ide privilege end duly,'
founded on the usage observed on all kindrtd occasions.
The entrance Of the Qheec Into the city of London in leX
is cited by theta as a precedent. On that occasion her
Jamey was met at Temple-bar by the then Lord Mayor and
Siseriffs, with a Memo cispistedion at 20 akleromma and
COMMOOON and preceded and coaducted by them to her
destination. It is also argued that in all great state pageants,
and so in this, the popular interest and admiration which
culminate in the sight of the principal personages are
whetted by the curiosity excited by those who precede
them ; but that if the order suggested by the Home Seem
Wry be adhered to the maks& will be deprived of mash
of its interest and symmetry. The eorporatios, it is
will probably expend 30,0001. or 40,0004 on the auspicious
comion, irrespective of the preparations they are making
to celebrate the marriage, and they deplore an arrangement
which they fear would mar the effect of the ceremonial. I
So strongly do the royal reception committee feel in
the matter, that before separating on Tuesday they unani-
mously appointed a deputation, composed of the Lord
Mayor, Alderman Humphery, Alderman Phillips, Alder-
man Gibbons, Deputy Fry, Mr. Anderton, and the Re-
membeancer, to wait upon Sir George Grey and urge
reasons, in what they conceived to be the public conveni-
ence, for changing the order of the procession. They had
afterwards an interview, AM with the Home Secretary,
who is reported to have been averse from entertaining the
application, and afterwards with the Lord Chamberlain.
The matter I. still under consideration, and the deputation
are to have another interview with Lord Sydney this morn-

The °separation had proposed to accompany the prone,-
rion to Paddington, being preceded from Temple-bar by the
official authorities of Westminster ; but it is understood
to bays been intimated on authority that they and the
Westminster escort could go no further than the entrance
to Hyde Park, as it is in contemplation for oily the Prince
and Princess, with the immediate attendants of the 'royal
highnesses, to pass through the park, on their way to the
Great Western railway terminus This arrangement appears
also to have ceased dissatisfaction to the deputatioe from
the reception committee.
As to the preparations which are being made to witness
the forthcoming spectacle along the line of route, it may
be desirable to state that at their meeting on Tuesday the
City Commissioners of Sewers passed a resolution, in the
exercise of a power conferred on them by act of parliament,
prohibiting, in all cases, the erection of temporary bal-
conies and scaffolding of all kinds, projecting from the
fronts el house and shops, having regard in that to the
public safety and convenience.
Yesterday the various preparations for the accommoda-
tion of the public along the route from London-bridge
to the west.end of the metropolis, were more general, and
with dee exertion all, no doubt, win be completed in good
time fee the proemial on the 7th al Merck while from the
efforts which are being made in the City, Westminster, and
Southwark, the general illumination is expected to be ex-
tremely effective. At London-bridge a large triumphal
arch has been commenced on the city side, near the termi-
nation of Ring William-street, close to Fishmongers' Hall.
Here the workmen ere making great progress, a poi.
tion of the arch having bees already erected. A
number of pafitters are now employed in affixing as
enormous set of illuminations to the facade of the hall it-
self. These are being placed spinet the columns, and represent
the Prince of Wales's feathers, with the motto " Ich Men "
beneath, while on each side of the meet are wreaths of
laurel, the whole of which will be lighted with gas, the
piping for which has already been placid. In frost of the
ball surearons wooden seats are being ocratructed for the
acummodation of the members of the company and their
triode. At the Mansion-house temporary seats are being
fixed as fast as possible on the base and between the columns
of the front of the building. The most singular spectacle,
however, is presented at St. Paul's Cathedral, where a large
body of carpenters are erecting tiers of wooden seats in the
ancient churchyard, extending from the east end at the
corner of Clumped' to the west front opposite Ludgate.
hill. Them seats, with the thousands of well-dressed
occupants, will no doubt present a most imposing sight on
the day of the procession. Nothing has yet been due to
Temple-bar, bat the churchyards of St. Clement Danes and
St. Mary-le-Strand are both being fitted with seats. The
pricers Gus for the illumination of Somerset House are in
a rely forward state—more so, WO believe, than at any other
of the government buildings.
A special meeting of the vestry of St George's, Hanover-
spare, took plus at the Board-room, Mount-street, voter.
day, to consider what steps should be takes is soterenos
to the national reception of her Royal Rightism the
Princess Alesandra. The Earl of Camperdowe was called
to the chair, supported by Sir J. V. Shelley and other
members of distinction. In the course of much discussion
on a proposition that a triumphal arch should be erected at
the commencement of the parish, at the junction of St.
Jamee's-street, Piccadilly, it was admitted on all sides that
the vestry had so power to apply funds for such a purpose,
and that the proposed volunteer display was most dullish*
and would fairly represent the parish. Ultimately it was
resolved, on the motion of Mr. Peter Squire, seconded by
Mr. Joseph Dowden, that the rector and the churchwardens,
together with the vestry clerk, as representing the parish of
St. George's, should put themselves in communication with
Sr Richard Mayne, in order that they may take a part in
the proosinion.

The Dean of Dromore has announced his inten-
tion of marrying, on the 10th of March, free of charge, all
pumas who shall have given peeper notice.
BURLINGTON ARCADL—TLe inhabitants of this
faehicomble lounge have held a meeting for the pupae of
considering the but and meet artistic mode of decorating
and illuminating the arcade oe the ocosaion of the nubile
entrance on Saturday, the 7th of Munk and on the wed-
ding day, on Tuesday, the 10th. A liberal subsaiptiou was
entered into for carrying out the object in view ; sod the
following gentlemen were appointed to set as a oommitt4o,
via, Mr. Treelitt, Mr. Atherley, Mr. Loni, Mr. Morrell,
and Mr. Jeffs ; by whom joint efforts it is anticipated that
the wishes of the mitheorilime will be satidactorily realised.
Several designs have bees submitted to their decision, and
ere now ender anwidarstion.

BROAD-IMO= WARD.—ELECTION OF A COMMON
Conacuruisi.—A wardmote warn held yesterday afterscoa
in the Wad School-room la Li:odour-wall, for the election
of a common councilman for the ward is the room of S.
Esq., who was recently elected aidermao for the
wird of Langbourn. Alderman Bir Jobe Ntiegrove, Boat,
presided. Yr. Blandford W. Waterlow proposed, and Mr.
b. aseeaded, the nomination of Mr. Dario He..,
and so other cmodidete Wag proposed, that gentleman wee
ansaimonaly elected to the ones. Mr. Shim thanked the
wardmote for his election. and promised to do his utmost to
give the ward satisfaction. Mr. Diejasse thee proposed •
vote of theob to Mr. Alderman S. H. Waterlog, ter the
girthe• be had reedered to the ward and the sitessos row
rally durum the eietrars he bad served them in the
Comaea oraeacil. Vhie her* been ananinionsly agreed to,
a vote of talents was pawed to the worthy aldernma for pris.
Mb& and the meeting separated.