The Sun.
London, England, 1824-06-07 00:00:00

ROYAL SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS.

The Anniversary Festival of this excellent In-
stitution took place on Saturday last, at the Argyll Rooms,
which were filled with eminent professors, amateurs, and ad-
mirers of the fascinating science of music. The dinner, pro-
vided by WAUD, of Bond street, and the wines by Mr. KAY,
of the Albion, were excellent, and consequently gave the
greatest satisfaction, and rendered every body, in a well tuned
state, to enjoy a mental treat.—lnstead of the usual grace, Mr.
T. WELK' chanted what is called the Dublin grace, and the
whole vocal corps responsively sung " Amen," in the richest
harmony. " Non Nobis Domine ' was sung in a sublime
manner, as were " God save the King," and " Rule Britan-
nia," accompanied on one of the most excellent band of wind
instruments that was ever heard.

Webbe's fine Madrigal, " TOLove I wake the silver string,"
followed, then the Duke of York's March, in which Mr. Har-
per displayed his great powers on the trumpet. Attwood's
elegant glee, " In peace Love tunes," was beautifully execut-
ed. Mr. HORSLEY rose to propose the health of the Noble
President, the Earl of .DARWLEY, of whom he spoke in the
highest terms, as a most excellent friend to the Society.
Mr. HORSLEY read a statement of the Society's accounts, by
which it appeared that the sum of 2,4211. 16s. ld. had been ex-
pended last year, in alleviating the distresses of aged and in-
digent musicians, widows, and orphans.—(Loud cheering.)—
Mr. Horsley spoke most feelingly in behalf of his unfortunate
brethren, and concluded an eloquent address, by stating, that
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Lord DARNLEY returned thanks, and assured the company
that it gave him the greatest satisfaction, whenever he had it
in his power to render any services to the Royal Society of
111 usicians.
A manuscript glee by Horsley, called 44 The Crier," was
exceedingly well sung ; the poetry, which is by Drayton, 1630,
s very quaint, and the composer has done ample justice to it,
nothing can be more effective than the concluding movement.
Mr. HAWES proposed the health of the Honorary Vice-Pre-
sidents, and assured them, that the Members of the Royal So-
ciety of Musicians, acknowledged, with gratitude, the very
great support which they had always received from them.
W. Knyvett's beautiful glee, " Where my gentle love
strays," accompanied by Mr. C. Knyvett and himself on the
piano-forte, was given in the most chaste manner,,and honour-
ed with the highest marks of approbation.
After " Success to the Royal Society of Musicians" was
given by Dr. C. Sum' of Richmond, acknowledged the honour,
on behalf of the Members, with his usual good humour, ob-
serving, that he was certain the company would rather hear the
" yoice of harmony" than a long speech from him.
Mr. Harley sung G. Colman's comic ditty, called " The
Great Mogul and the Blue Bottls," accompanied by Mr. 'l'.
Cooke, who was prevented by a professional engagement from
remaining, to give one of his mock bravuras.
Hawes's cheerful and spirited glee, " Bring me Flowers,'
was sung and highly applauded. Mr. Puzsi performed on the
hqrn with his usual powers; and Nicholson on the flute

tably. They were exceedingly well accompanied by Mr. Lord,
jun. on the pianoforte.
Master Liszt (a youth from Hungary) performed on a Grand
Pianoforte with ax improved action, invented by Sebastian
Erard, the celebrated harp-maker, of very great power and
brilliancy of tone.
To doastice to the performance of Master Liszt is totally
out of our power ; his execution, taste, expression, genius, and
wonderful extemporary playing, defy any written description.
He must be heard to be duly appreciated.
Bishop's celebrated Glee, " Foresters sound the cheerful
horn," was capitally sung, and accompanied exquisitely on the
French horns by the Petrides, whose echo was beautifully ma-
naged. The glee was loudly encored.
M. Labarre, from Paris, performed Madam Pasta's cele-
brated son, " Ombra Adorata ' with variations, on the harp,
in the most masterly manner. The. tone which he produces is
rich beyond measure; his execution, taste, and science, are
very great, and his performance altogether is of the first order.
He was honoured with the loudest plaudits.
A new glee by T. WeM, " The Merry Gipsies," was ex-.
ceedingly well sung by Mr. and Master Smith and the Com-
poser. who enriched it with a most finished accompaniment on
the piano-forte, which rendered it so effective that an univer-
sal encore was the result, although it came so late in the even-
ing. Mr. Collyer sung " The Maid I love so well." The glees
were performed by C. and W. Knyvett, Goulden, Hawes,
Sale, Leete, Vaughan, Welsh, Nield, Parry, Smith, Black-
burn, Elliot, Masters Smith, Wesley, Farndell, &c. &c. ac-
companied alternately on an excellent BroadwoOd grand Piano,
by Messrs. Horsley, Greatorex, Knyvett, Attood, Welsh, &c.
The Boxes were filled by Ladies, (many of the first rank),
whho were delighted with the matchless musical treat which
was given; and the company sat, as if at a Concert, until the
programme (which was printed) was completed, and the " turret
clock had struck eleven."

The Noble Pressident read a long list of honorary subscri-
bers, and the meeting terminated to the utmost satisfaction of
all present, who testified their approbation in the most unequi-
vocal manner, declaring that, independently of the good things
of this life, of which they partook most abundantly, the musical
treat surpassed any thing of the kind they had ever witnessed.
" When the light of my song is o'er,
Then take my harp to your ancient ball;
Hang it up at that friendly door
Where weary travellers love to call :
Then if some Bard, who roams forsaken,
Revive its soft note in passing along,
Oh ! let one thought of its master waken
Your warmest smile for the child of song."