The Sun.
London, England, 1825-09-19 00:00:00

YORKSHIRE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

YORK, SATURDAY, SEPT. 17.
The grand festival terminated yesterday in a
manner which proves unequivocally the secure possession which
these unrivalled entertainments have of public estimation. To
the last hour the spirit with which they have been conducted and
received was kept up ; and the interest, if it did not increase,
was in no degree diminished. At an earl hour on Friday
morning every avenue to the Cathedral was, as usual filled
with persons of the first respectability waiting for admission ;
and in a single quarter of an hour after the doors were opened,
every form in the body of the great idle, and all the seats in the
gallery except those reserved for the patrons, were occupied.
-The performance commencectas usual at 12 o'clock, and the:
opening piece of "-the Dettingen Te Deum" produced as vivid
an effect as on the first day of the Festival-in 1823, when it de-
veloped the transcendent powers of the orchestra. graham
As.ng inimitably, and even those with whom, for some reason,
"he iik not a favourite, could.not withhold their tribute of ac-
knowl \ 'gement to his skill and execution. Matin Luther's
Hymn, nd " Deeper and deeper Still," were sang with a
e
power and effect that no singer in England of the present day
4 can equal, and the passage '
" 'Tis this that racks my brain
" And pours into my breast a thousand pangs,
• " That lash me into madness,"
was given with a pathos that went to the heart. The Dead
March in Saul was played in perfection ; no band could be,
better adapted for it, and by none could more justice be done to
it. The burst in Gloria Pairi reverberated through the arched
roof, and the chorusses filled the whole atmosphere of the ca-
thedral with music as completely as it was filled with air. This
memorable festival was very appropriately concluded with the
Coronation Anthem, and the doors were thrown open to allow
the crowd assembled in the Minster-yard to advance into the
centre of the church, and hear those loyal strains, which they
did as effectually, and in some -places more advantageously,
than if they had been within the limits appropriated to the regu-
lar audience. In the same liberal spirit, the doors of the Illin-
ster were opened on Saturday for the free admission of specta-
tors, who had an opportunity of gratifying themselves with a
sight of the majestic outfit, previous to the whole being dis-
mantled, 'and the interior of the Minster restored to its former
state. Of this privilege thousands availed themselves to-day,
and expressed, as well they might, their wonder and admira-
tion. We are glad to find that this noble building has received
no injury from the benevolent and gratifying use to which It
has been appropriated, either by the previous preparations, or
during the. performances. The Dean, with much vigilance,
watches over the building, and his anxiety to let no deteriora-
tion take place, while it is in. his keeping may be excused if it
sometimes assumes rather an intractable and wayward aspect.
It is known that the Committee of Management, sometime be-
fore the festival commenced, conceiving themselves fully autho-
rized by the highest ecclesiastical authority, erected exterior gal-
leries for the admission of the audience, for the putpase of avoid-
ing that pressure which every day took place when the doors
first opened; but the Dean, on his return to York, ordered the
galleries to be taken down, and the openings at the windows to
be restored to their former situation.- This, and- some other
circumstances of less importance, in which there was a conflict
of opinion, both parties acting, no doubt, as they judged for the
best, produced some irritation, and an apprehension prevailed
that the Minster would never again be allowed for a festival
during the present incumbency; but these little disquietudei
have gradually died away, and the Dean has already begun to
conjecture us to the most fit time, whether three years or four,
for holding another festival.

The fancy ball of last night was a very fascinating scene. It
was gay, tasteful, and splendid. The dresses were for the
most part well chosen, and there was about them a freshness
and brilliancy which produce none of those recollections of
Monmouth-street which arise at some time from the costumes
exhibited at similar entertainments. Every lady went expect.
ing to be gratified, and what is much more important and per-
haps, unasal the whole company came away with their expecta-
tions exceeded. Persons who hare been accustomed to mix in
all the gaitits of fashionable life, both at home and abroad,
declared that they had 'never witnessed an. assemblage of this
kind so fascinating. The number of persons present was about
2,c400, and troth the Assembly-room and the New Concert-
room
were'fully occupied during the'whole night. An enutne-
ration of the persons and characters would be out of its place
here, but it may just be mentioned that the Duke of Devon.
shire wore regimentals; the Marquis of Ailesbury his usual
dress ; Lord Milton a costume little suited to the integrity and
inflexibility of his character, that of a courtier; the Marquis
of Londonderry wore regimentals, and the Marchioness
crowned a splen :id dress with a profusion of brilliants that
dazzled and attracted the whole room.
If it be asked to what did all
.the music and gaiety described
from day to day during the York Festival tend? The answer
is, to the promotion of benevolence and the advancement of
musical science in the country. As to the funds arising out of
the Festival for the purpose of the charities it is. impossible to
speak with precision, owing to the uncertainty about the
amount of expences incurred by the managing committee, but
estimating them as they formerly have been, at 11,0001. exclu-
sive of the building of the new rooms, the result will be, that
941001. will be applicable to the four charities, in money or
in money's worth. On this subject the following statement will
be read with interest :

LIECEIPTS AND DISBURSEII
MUSICAL FESTIVA:
Tickets issued
130—Tuesday - 3,052
Wednesday 4,674
Thu - lay - 4,847
Friday - 4,555

lENTS OF THE YORKSHIRE
Ls IN 1823 and 1825.
for the Minster.
1825—Tuesday - - . 3,662
Wednesday - 6,900
Thursday . 6,000
Friday . . 6,000

.823—Receipts, £16,174.
Expenditure - 1:8,809
Paid Charities 7,200
Balance - 165

1825 Receipts, £20,200.
Expenditure £ll,OOO
New Con. Room. 8,000
Charities - ;200

£16,174 I £20,200
In the morning after the conclusion of the Festival the Mar-
quis of A ilesbu:y presented the Committee with 501., making
the whole receipts 20,2501.,
The deed of trust now preparing places the direction and
controul,and vests the new Concert-rooms in trust for the charity,
in the Archbishop and Dean of York, and in the Lord Mayor
of this city. This appointment is considered rather too eccle-
siastical : it is quite proper that the clergy should have the
direction and management of the Cathedral; but the economy
and trust of a,concert-room would better suit the character and
pursuits of laymen ; and the public are of opinion that the ma-
jority at least of the trusts should have been lay.
No better proof can perhaps be found of the prosperity of
the country than that which this Festival exhibits. The sum
expended in the purchase of tickets, it has been already stated,
exceeds 20,000/. ; and the expences of the Company in coming
to, and returning from, York, and their lodgings and other ac-
comodations and purchases in that city, will add at least 100,0001.
'to that sum for the week's entertainment. Every part of the
country has contributed according to its means to this astonish-
ing expenditure, but the great body of the visiters are from the.
West Riding, the seat of the manufactures and the hire of the
population. .What may be the proper period for celebrating
the future festivals, whether three, four, or five years, it may
be difficult to determine ; but when it is observed that the
satisfaction with those that have passed is universal, we .hope
the Managing Committee, than which none can be so efficient,
will at the proper time resume their labours for the public grati-
fication and benefit, and in this way confer upon their city and
their country fresh obligations.

COPENHAGEN, SEPT. 6.—According to accounts
from Greenland, of June 17, the greatest cold
was 29°. The quantity of snow was uncommonly
small, whence there was a scarcity of water. A
great many whales have appeared in those seas ;
but very few were taken.
EAST FRIESLAND, SEPT. 1.-Our whale fishers
have been very unsuccessful this year.
GAME.—By the Act of Geo. 3. 141, any per.
son may aid and assist in killing game, provided
it shall be done in the company or presence, and
for the use of another person, who shall duly have
obtained a certificate in his own right, and uho
therein shall, by virtue of his such certificate, use
his own dog for the taking or killing such game.
—Under this Act, a person aiding in killing
game without a certificate, and using his own dog,
is liable to all the penalties for shooting without
a license.

The Proprietors of the two National Theatres

have determined not to give more than twenty
pounds per week to any one Actor or Actress,
however great their celebrity--This resolution
will be exceedingly advantageous to the profes-
sion in general ; for whilst exorbitant salaries

have hitherto been given to a few individuals, the
great body of useful Comedians have been com-
pelled to perform at a salary inadequate even to
their domestic comforts.—(Morning Paper.)