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comparison between the musical _ enlIP
at the International Exhibition openie-g !On the _
of May and that of the forthco-ming Handel Fest,ival
may not be without interest at the present monistit.,
Before, however, entering upon this comparison, it is <
worth while to notice the occasions on which very
large orchestras have been assembled of late years,
and the astonishing advance,which has, been made.
Neither at the opening of the-1851, International
Exhibition, nor at any of the musical festivals held:
up to that time, bad a larger musical force beeit
engaged than is now a matter of every-day occnr-
rence at the Concerts of the Sacred Harmonic
Society. The fii-st occasion on which a great ad-
vance was made, was at the opening eitT the Cry.stel
Palace on the 10th of .Tune, 1854, when about 1,09
amateurs and professors were empioyrd, including--
30 double basses. The novelty of this large
assemblage excited great interest ; and as the music
was confined to the measured strains of the Old
Hundredth Psalm, " God Save the Queen," and the
Hallelujah Chorus, its effect was 'very striking.
The Paris Exhibition, in 1855, was opened with
considerable parade. The music, however, utterly
failed. The closing ceremony of the Exhibition (t,he
distribution of medals) was one of the most imposing
ceremonials of modern times. Great efforts had
been made to render the music a striking adjunct to
the rest of the ceremony; but notwithstanding up-
wards of 1,200 musicians were employed no effect ,
was produced. The orchestra was placed in an ele-
vated, strait gallery, and the music selected was
utterly unfit for such an occasion. •
At the Dublin Exhibition opening, in. 1853,
very good musical display: took place. A proper
orchestra had been built, and on the whole' the i
musical part of the proceedingkalthough somewhat
lengthy, was very successful.- ,
The Handel Festivals of 1857 'ling 1859 were so
similar in their purpose to the coming Ye'itivai-thatao,o
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more particular allusion to them is MA 'needed; -it
must suffice briefly to allude to their orchestral
arrangements.
In 1857 the orchestra held about 2,500 performers. •
It was entirely open at the sides and back, conse-
quently a large portion of the sound wandered
away and was lost. In 1859 the orchestra was
enlarged considerably, and enclosed to a height of
16 fleet, while over it was suspended an oiled can-
vas awning, which it was anticipated would remedy
the defects so apparent in 1857. This anticipation, .
from causes not necessary here to enter upon, was •
only partially realised ; the music of Handel, at
the Commemoration Festival, therefore, although
occasionally grand in the extreme, and far beyond
any previous attempt, did not even yet produce the
astounding and overpowering effect of which it was
believed to be capable. It then became apparent
that to effect all that was requisite to place those
great festivals, with their large profits, as a perma-
nent success at the Crystal Palace the great orches-
tra must be roofed over. Bearing in mind the con-
struction of the Crystal Palace, this became a task
requiring the most serious consideration. Many
were the suggestions thereon. Without entering
upon a technical description of the great roof—a.
duty more properly belonging to journals especially
devoted to building operations—which has recently
been thrown over the orchestra, it will suffice to
say that it has been accomplished most successfully,
as well in regard to musical results as to the man-
ner of its construction and its perfect security. No
additional weight has been imposed on the building
itself, as the roof is entirely supported indepen-
dently of the original structure. In truth, it is
alleged, by the many scientific men, and architects,
and engineers who have inspected the work that it
has added enormously to the solidity and security
of the great arched roof of the main building; and
it has been stated that this, coupled with the addi-
tional iron columns which have lately been added
to the front of the centre transept, has added to the
present structure eight times the strength of the
original Crystal Palace transept.
The want of a proper sounding-board, like this
new roof of the Crystal Palace orchestra, was very
manifest at the opening of the International Exhi-
bition on the Ist of May last. The number of
musicians was only inferior to that engaged at the
Handel Festivals. The effect, however, was exceed-
ingly Small compared with the strength employed.
In the coming Handel Festival the amateurs and
professors engaged will, for the first time, have a
properly-prepared orchestra for the exercise of
their musical abilities, and there is no doubt that
the effect will be overpoweringly grand. Public
curiosity is excited to an unusual degree to learn
what the musical impressions will be of this great
orchestral force under such favourable conditions.
Among those byst qualified to judge there is but one
anticipation, and, bearing in mind the care which
has been taken in the selection of the performers,
and the regular and systematic dramatic rehearsal
to wgich all have been subjected, there can be no
question that the musical results of the coming fes-
tival will show a success beyond any that have pre-
ceded it.
The rehearsal at the Crystal Palace takes place
on Saturday at 11, the performance on the alternate
days of the following week at one o'clock each day.
The " Messiah" as yet appears the favourite day
with the public, a result usually looked forward to.

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that quarter of the town. The incessant endeavours
of the brigade, assisted by the exertions of the sol-
diery, have been, however, successful in preserving
the greater portion of the Bank, where I believe no
material damage has been done. Worse luck befel
the two Ministerial buildings, some of their wing
being entirely consumed, together with the official
papers stowed away in their recesses. As all busi-
ness in the empire is conducted through the Minis-
try of the Interior, the loss in this respect is one
seriously affecting the fortune of thousands in every
part of the State, their cases having to be laid again
before the central office previous to any decision
being passed. Heaven knows how many wretched
culprits will have to stay in prison ; how many
orphans will be bereft of their rights; how many
complaints overlooked, wrongs unredressed, and 1
hearts failing in default of justice!"

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ST. THOMAS'S HOSPI7 AL.

St. Thomas's Hospital is not to be closed. It is
not, at present at least, to be transported into the
country, which would be almost as bad as closing.
Its immediate destination, after all the strife of con-
flicting interests, and the visions of pseudo-sanita-
rians,is precisely that spot which was first indicated
and insisted upon in this journal—viz., the Royal
Surrey Gardens. The opinions of all practical men
acquainted with the wants of the labouring hosts
south of the river, who pursue their callings in the
midst of all the conditions that endanger health and
limb, have gradually gravitated towards this spot.
Granted that the old site near London-bridge must
be abandoned, the obvious necessity was to find
the nearest eligible site for reconstruction, so as to
involve the least dislocation in the numerous rela-
tions of the hospital to the wants of that community
whose distress it had throughout three centuries
relieved. The authorities of the institution are
already in possession of the ground, and workmen
are actively employed in erecting temporary build-
ings for immediate occupation. The avowed object
of the Governors is not yet, however, we regret to
say, definitely to occupy this site for the purposes
of the hospital. The statements which have hitherto
appeared in the public journals are, in this respect,
inaccurate and too highly coloured. The site is
leased for two years and a half only. The Surrey
Music Hall is being re-arranged to receive about
300 patients, and out patients will also be seen; the
school will be carried on in some of the numerous
buildings on the premises. Thus there will be no
break, no interruption, in the beneficent ministra.
tions of charity. It is greatly to be desired that this
temporary home may prove the final abiding-place
of this institution, and then as an hospital devoted
to the relief of human suffering, and as a school for
the diffusion of medical skill throughout the world,
St. Thomas's will still hold her proud position
amongst the great hospitals of this metropolis. The
new site offers facilities for the adoption of all recent
improvements in hospital arrangement, and thus
for the construction of such an hospital as the world
has not yet seen.

TnE SALMON FislllNGS.—During the last four
days there has been
Saturday, a fish was landed at Colinhaugh Station of 461
derable number of largefaisrafilrashoinnghoanvethbeeeTna
yc'apatnudread.c°lloin-
lb. weight; and on Monday, at Burumouth, near Stanley,
a splendid salmon of 471 lb. weight was caught. Grilse
and sea-trout are coming forward well ; and anglers aro
enjoying better sport than they had done for Kula
time arast. Price of salmon, is. Bd. per lb; grilse and trout,
is. 31—Scotsman.
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