The Express.
London, England, 1868-05-21 00:00:00

NEW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS.

The third conceit took place lad night. Tile
symphonies were Haydn's in 0 ("Letter V.") and Yen-
delmeohtis "Italian ;" a strong and interesting contrast
between the genial quaintness of the elder and the glowing
poetical romanticism of the younger master. The over
ware Weber's I)er l'orepacketa and Chernbini's
Lea Abexicerroges. A prominent feature in lad night's
performances was the playing of Herr Rubinstein--w

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pianist who is held in ahuo.t as high esteem abroad as
Liszt, the style of the two, indeed, possessing somewhat
it easusee.

MR. HENRY LMI.IE'S ( ONCERTS.

The last orchestral concert of the season, and
the Director's benefit, took i lace last night, when the
pregramme contained several features of great and
high interest, tilthonzh nuthin; of novelty calling
for special remark. The concert commenced with
Herold's pretty but weak overture to Zavitp/an
heroic, romantic opera, written throughout in a light me-,
lodic style. The otter orcheitril performances at' last
night's concert were Mr. Leslie's overture to The
Templar ; Mendelasohn's Riformation Symphony;'
which still progresses in public seteem in spite of one ur
two exceptional cases of adverse newspaper criticism; and
Aubor's overture to Mos saiatto. Among the most im-
portant features of the v. atl music vim a selection front
Ads and Galatea, including the two @bonuses, of very
opposite character, " 0 VA) pleasures of the plain•,"
with its pastoral simplicity and genial beauty,
and ," Wretched lovees," with its gtandour and
scknce ; anditwo solos, " Hush, ye pretty warb-
ling choir," by MEI,. liticus, and " 0 ruddier
than the cherry," by Mr. Santley. The entail
prettiness of Galateit's pvtrutata song thow inferior
to the noble bass song of Polypheme) is scarcely so well
suited t.. Mdlle. Titieas as the great deelatna.ory menu

"Ocean,' from Weber's O'croa, sung with all her usual
power and effect in last night's conceit. Of Mr. tiantley's
admirable singing of the music of Pnlyphone we have so
frequently spoken as to lender it unnecessaiy to say more
now, as also of his delivery of. I.lg/ire's air, " Non pill an-
dui," Mr. Santley's aecon'i song last night. Mendel.-
aolin's noble hymn " Hoar my prayer," the soprano
solo by Mdlle. Titiens, was also an important
feature in last night'e selection. There were two
instrumental solos - - Mr. H. Wave?. played Beet-
hoven's exquisite " Romance" for violin, with his usu...l
refinement of tone and style ; and Miss Madeline Schiller
gave a brilliant performance of Weber's remand.; and im-
pulsive Concert. Stack. The rapidity and clearness of e‘c-
cation, distinct phrasing and grace of style, of this per-
formance, elicited loud and deserved applause. Two
madrigals (Wllbye's ancient " Flora gave me," and Mr.
Leslie's modern " My love is fair") admirably sung by the
choir, completed the programme of a highly interesting
concert.

NATIONAL CIIONAL t ETT. —J uthis ..liftecub.
was given by this society la.t night, for the last time
this season ; conducted by Mr. Siartin, and, in other
respects, much as it has been before given by the seine
institution. The solo sinners trete bLadat,.. Florence
Lancia. Miss Lucy Frankleio, Mr. George I'erren, and
Herr Wallenrester.

DRAMA.

SAINT J AME?,'S.

The French company at this bowie perfori.:44l
last night M. Ikon Lapis four act comedy, Le Dar J. A.
This cleverly written piece was originally brought out .t
the Thiatre Franesisia the menthol November, 1859, its
two leading male characters being admirably represented
by Got and Provost. We believe that it has hitherto
escaped the ordeal of a Britannic adaptation ; this ileum-
nity is probably due to the fact that it numbers amongst
its dramatis perSOCle neither a conscientious et huinnl nor
au unfaithful wife. . . . .

The theatre was not at all well attended !sat tii6ht.
This enterprise certainly deserves more emmurageini nt
than it has hitherto reoeived.

A LHINILA. —The exceptional heat of the weat'i.,r-
appearh to make very little difference in the attend-
ance at this popular place of amusement, and the
programme this week has been freshened by the prod..
Jinn of a new comic Irish ballet called The Sprig c!
in which Mr. F. Evans is the chief attraction.
This ballet, short and lively, is the first of the three per-
formed during the evening, the intervals being filled ie
with vocal and instrumental music, eccentric acrobatic
feats, and the unequalled representations of M. Lcot.ad.
Mr. F. Strawge's annual lynefit will take plAce
(Thursday), when there a ill be a day and night pm terur-
ance with additional attractions.

RAILWAY BENEVOLENT 15tmerresiON. —The tenth
annivemary festival of this society, which is designed to
grant pensions to railway ed114.#3 who may be disabled by
accident or ill-health, and to afford help to their widows
and orphans, was held last night at the Freenutvons'
Tavern, the Marquis of Clenricarde (in the atomics of the
Duke of Richmond, who had been summoned to Balmoral)
presided; and there was a large attendance. Amongst
those present were Viscount Gort, Colette' Bilge, Ms.
Rodwell, Q.C., Mr. H. Oakley, Mr. Joseph Beattie, Ms.
John Strapp, Mr. W. H. Stratton, Mr. R. Saville, lir.
T. A. Chubb, Mr. F. W. Mills, Mr. S. Brooks, Mr. Jrmea
Kirkman, Mr. C. Osborne, Mr. Player. AL. 1: B. Nuilen,
Mr. A. Wightman, Mr. K Wright, and many other gentle-
men r f influence in the railway world. The noble man
gels dwelt with great emphasis on the importance to the
public of a careful, punctual, and vigilant pet forename of
the duties which devolved upon railway officials. Them
officials were probably not leas numerous than 220,15/0 ;
and they represented perhaps a million of the populatien.
The exertions of the society were so far appreciated by the
men that there were no fewer than 15,000 subscribers to
the casualty fond ; but it was urged that they had a claim
upon the public for something more than their bare wrges.
It was suggested, for instance, that railway travelers
should make a practice of putting their loose sheets in
the collecting boxes which were to be found at most of the
stations. Subscriptions were announced arnountitg to
the liberal sum of nearly 8001.
LICENSED VICTUALLERS' imotue.-7he fortieth
anniversary festival of this distinguished charity took
place yesterday in the conoert-room of the Crystal Patios.
There was a very large attendance of diners, and of lady
spectators in the gallery. The occupants of the holy of
the hall. where the tables were laid, numbered sleet
1,200. The gathering was an extremely enthnsiastiE one.
The chairman was Mr. H. D. Rawlings. After the toast
of "The Queen" had been drunk, the chairman an-
nounced that the Enipc•or of the French had mit the
fund a donation 1,000 francs. In consequence el this
announcement " The Health of the Emperor Napoleon"
was drunk before that of the Prince and Priam.* of
Wales, while the choir mug " Partant pour la :lyric."
On the proposition of Mr. Fortier, " The Health of the
House of Commons" was drunk. Mr. Labouchere and
Mr. Harvey Lewis responded, both gentlemen expressing
the opinion that their bearers would soon have the eppor-
tunity of electing another House of Commons. and Mr.
Labouchere reminded the licensed victuallers that their
duty ID their own interests was to bang together, inorder
to preserve their own undoubted rights. The chairman,
in proposing the toast of the evening, regretted that the
licensed victuallers did so little in support of the asytuni
fund. Subscriptions to the amoant of 2,1001. were an-
nounced during the evening.
WAREHOUSEMEN AND CT.MILKS' SCHOOLS.— The
half-yearly court of pennon and rebeeribers to ibis M-
entalism was bald last evening at the Guiktball Coffee-
house, Mr. Richard White in the chair. The report,
which was unanimously agreed to, stated that the receipts
of the half-year on account of the general fund had bees
1,9901. 75., which added to 2251. 25., the balance brought
forward, and 9231.18 a. 64., the premeds of 1,0001. console,
made a total of 3,139/. 7a. 6d., while the expenditure had
amounted to 2,4951. 9e. Bd. The eel* of stock was
rendered seetesery partly by the continued depress, in of
trade, and an increased outlay of an exceptional eburaoter
messioned by the recent siokasr its the when. Three
children were still in the infinnary, but convenes:ow and
the health of the establisHffient was otherwise ektiefres.
tory. nee shildren had been admitted sires Novimber,
and there were 76 boys and 36 girls in the school at
Caterham jruselies. Six more will be
elected to-day (Thursday) and am will leave at Mid-
summer. The next examination will take place on the
4th of July, when Reel Russell is expected to preside,
The reserve fund now stands at 12,WWV,
!imam. Jusons FINED. —A t a compensation
ease yoke*, at Westminster, the deputy high hailifT
(Mr.e Toegood) heed several special jurymen 101. each fee
nonnseeleases.
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