The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1821-10-09 00:00:00

WORCIATRit GRAND mesrceL FisarlOAL

Notivithetsading the unfavourable state of the weather,
and the lateness of the season, it was arraying to observe
that these circumstances did not prevent the attendance of
the principal families and others from all parts of the county,
so that in fact it might truly be culled a comity tweeting, as-
sembled out only for their gratification in the enjoyment
of the moat rational and delightful amusement, in the per-
formance of music upon an extensive and splendid wale, by
performers of the first eminence, bet also for the most
laudable purpose in costributin( to the rapport of the dis-
tousolate widows and orphans; amid it is most highly grati-
fying that their combined efforts proved suceessfill, its the
three collections amounted to 8251. ls. 6d.; sad at least
another 1001. is expected to be added, in 50/. from Lord
Dudley-and-Ward, and 501. frous Lord Plymouth, which
these Noble Lords scud if they do not attend the festivals.
The miscellaneous Cowen' us the three evertors were site
ben selected and arrauged we have been presort et for a
'considerable time past, particularly the two first evenings.
Oa the first eveuiug no less than live pieces were encored,
vie. lilies D. Travis in Midst silent rAades, by Bach; as
%disci duel, Crud.? Perch., by Madame Compares, and
Alr. Bellamy; and Madame Camporese is Nee gal all, by
Roosiiii. The Glee composed by Mr. W. Knyvelt, aril sung
by hint, Miss Stephen., Mr. Vaughan, auJ Mr. Bellamy,
and the Duet, My pretty page, excited considerable interest,
as sung by Miss Stephens and her aephew, Master Smith.
'rite performance of the Cantata Alexis was a highly-finished
musical treat, as chastely sung by Mr. Vaughan, and scrum-
rallied or the violoncello by Mr. Lindley, to fact it is coast-
dered his masterpiece.
There were present at this performance about 1,000 per-
ms,. The Cattege Hall is of a similar size to the Opera '
Onartael worm @web aw assemblage owe it a most brilliant
• sod aplaamktl appearance. Elegant plumes of feathers were
very general. The display of jewels were in great shun.
dance. The dresses were elegantly trimmed with gold and

To give some idea of the general high rank of the company
assembled i• Worcester upon the occasion, there has been
Counted ISO carriages in the street at uoe time.
The perforatauce on Friday morning at the Cathedral,
or Sacred Manic, attracted a crowded congregation. Mar-
ter Smith singing Angels ever bright and fair, was ex-
tremely admired; the words being a prayer and sulicitai irm,
excited meek interest, as expressed by such a child, for
such hr really is, being only nine years of age. lie made •
most excellent and appropriate cadence with a very fine
shake. It was in this song thst Mr. T. Welsh, when a tele-
bested boy singer, acquired so much fame, that he was even
allowed to sing it in preference to Mrs. Billingion and Sig-
:aura Stur•ce.
Both the new Coronation Anthems, as performed at his
Majesty's Coronation, were performed by permission of the
composers, Meters. W. Knyveit and Attwood, and were
most effectively led. That somposed by Mr. W. Kny-
vett was repeated by desire of llic Stewards of the meeting.
The delightful music to The Seasons, by Haydn, was most
admirably performed.
The choruses were extremely correct and well supported,
the number of performers being judiciously increased since
she last festival, particularly the double choruses. An aw-
ful occurrence look place st the time Mr. Vaughan was
singing Gentle Airs, accompanied on the violoncello by Mr.
Lindley. Mr. John Griffith+, one of the vocal performers, fell
hack is his seat in en ap;.plectic fit ; his ghastly death-like
appeareare excited a considerable sensation among the per-
formers, as well as that part of the congregation which could
behold him, but the awful visitation soon spread throughout
Om whole. At t►e conclusion of Mr. Lindley 's cadeoce, be
was carried out, and several medical gentlemen, who formed
part of the congregation, hastened to attend him ; they pro-
ceeded to bleed him, and he waa carried to his residence by
six aseu,where he continued in • wireless slate till Saturday
afternoon between four and five o'clock, when he finally ex-
pired. He had been a Member of the Worcester Choir up-
wards of thirty years. He possessed one of the most powerful
bass voices that ever was hewed, and some years since be was
engaged a the principal bass singer at the Covent-garden
Oratorios, sod probably would have continued no, but fur
some ecceittrichres in his manner. Ills voice was heard
predominant above all, even in very large orchestras, with an
organ and a numerous assemblage of vocal and iustru-
siesta! performers. He was engaged at the great celebration
of Halide in Weolnenster.
Bliss Stephens was extremely affected on viewing him
before he was carried out of the orchestra, and the burst of
her tesdrefeolusgs in a Mood of wars does her great credit
She had • abort hoe before excited the feelings of others
in the force end superior at yle in which she spoke the Herr-
Xative, Sing ye le the Lord, leading to the chorus of The
Horse awl his Rider: she gave it with so notch effect that
several females were quite overcome. Most of the per.
formtm were mach affected at the salictime smite of Mr.
Griffiths. Alias Stephens recovered herself in lime to sing
her last air, Farewell, ye limpid Springs and Floods .
Friday evenings performance awarded a more crowded
*sociably •t the College Hall than on Thursday ereuseg,
,bete were ■bout one hundred more present. On account
of the heat and pressure, the Countess St. Animal° was
obliged to be conducted out of the Hall.
Miss Stephens wee encored its the favourite old ballad of
Auld Robin Gray, in which she eminently excels. Mr.
Lindley, Mr. Griesbach, and Mr. Willman, eminently ex-
celled in their concertos un the violouceler, oboe., and eta-
eunet.
The belt which followed was led off by Lord Deerhurst
and • Lady.

, ROYAL COLLEGB OF PHYSIC( A NS.—At the last
quarterly meeting, held oil the ist inst. Sir lisnaY
lie LFORD, lbw L was re-elected Presiders.; *IA
Doctor. FRAMPTON, Hume, BADHAM,and LLOYD
were chuseir Censors for the coining )rar.
A duel took place last week near Calais, between
two gentlemen horn Bristol, in consequence of
one of them having declined to complete • matri-
monial engagement with the sister of the other.
After exchanging • brace of pistols each without
effect, the seconds &chord actitig any longer in the
On Thursday morning a meeting took place
vicar Virginia, between Mr. S--g, of Dublin,
anti Mr. It --m, of Granard ; the former Gen-
tleman was attended to the ground by Lientetmeit
of the 55th regiment ; the latitr by Mr.
G—n, of Granard. Surgeon o'l3--, of the
.55th, attended in a medical capacity. After an
exchange of shots, without rll'ect, the seconds
and the matter was amicably arranged.
The boxing match for 50go. between Granger,
she tinmati, lind Franklin, the Nottinghamshire
smith, will take place this miming, near Hartley
I itsr, !ante. Granger is the favourite.
We regret to smote that an account has reachel
town hom Kitrirah, that • Portuguese schooner,
laden with fruit, has been lost off Dunbeg, on this
coast.—f Liinerick Adrertiser.J
ANTIQUE BOATII.—A boot two months ago, two
oak canoe*, each Yt feet in length, and excavated
from the tree, were found in Loughislaml Rimy,
near Castlewellan. The right side of the one, and
the left side of the whet, were convex in form ; the
opposite lades were perfectly straight, so as that the
Iwo could have hren occasionally joined together.
Some curious implements of war were found in the
bottoms of these canoes. The timber of there an.
tiqee vessels was perfectly sound, and the whole in
• high state of preservation. Urifortuositely the
finders, who had little respect for Indignity, hive
burned part of the canoes and made furniture of
the remainder.—(lVerry Telegraph