The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-22 00:00:00

WILSON'S “SCOTT" ENTERTAIN
WENT.

One of the most interesting performances that
Mr. Wilson has ever given, was produced by him
last night at the Music Hall, Store-street. Sir
Walter Scott was the poet from whose sources he
drew, and the " Lady of the Lake" was the theme of
his song. The poem contains many beautiful lyrics,
and though their poetry is familiar to most readers,
some of them have never before been sung. Mr.
Wilson has brought them forward in a connected
form, thereby rendering them doubly interesting,
and he carries his audience through the beautiful
scenery of the Trossachs and Loch Latrine, telling
them the fascinating story of the " Lady of the
Lake" as he goes, and cheering the way by song, each
character being brought vividly before us singing his
or her own strain. The song of Ellen to Fitz-James,
" Soldier, rest," which began the musical portion of
the entertainment, is very beautiful. Its harpy ac-
companiment, supposed to be from the " harp unseen"
of Allan Bane, gave a charming reality to it, and
was sweetly played by Mr. Wilson's talented ac-
companyist Mr. Jolley. This song at once rivetted
the audience, and prepared them for the rich musical
treat that was to follow. The second song
"Not faster yonder rowers' might," sung by " white
hair'd Allan Bane," and " mix'd with his sounding
harp," is truly elegant, and was deliciously given.
11'e were next roused by the thrilling boat song of
" Hail to the Chief," which drew down a hearty
encore. Then came the Coronach, or funeral song,
sung over the body of one of Clan Alpine's warriors—
a touching and appropriate Highland strain, suceeded
by Norman's fine song, sung to a beautiful melody,
" The heath this night must be my bed." For the
" Ave Maria" Wilson has retained the music com-
posed for the German version of it by Schubert, and
sung as he sang it, mezza voce, with its beautiful
accompaniment, it produced a most thrilling effect.
The first part concluded with the peculiar ballad of
" Alice Brand," sung by old Allan Bane, which
Wilson made very interesting, and notwithstand-
ing the extreme length of it, it narrowly escaped
an encore. Blanche's two songs, and the
" Lay of the Imprisoned Huntsman," were
equally touching and beautiful, and must soon find
their way to many a pianoforte. The audience
seemed thoroughly delighted and interested, and we
congratulate Wilson on the well merited success of
his intellectual and elegant entertainment. After the
" Lady of the Lake,' Wilson sang a few of Sir
Walter's miscellaneous songs, among which was the
excellent ballad of " Young Lochinvar," sung by
him for the first time, and encored tremendously—
nay, even demanded a third time. It is extraordinary
the effect that Wilson produces in ballads of this de-
scription. He brings the characters so vividly before
us, and enacts the drama so well, that it requires no
great stretch of imagination to fancy we see them all.
Mr. Wilson mentioned that he would repeat his
"Night with Sir Walter Scott" next Monday, which
for the present will be his last entertainment, as he
goes to Scotland to fulfil some engagements, and will
return to Store-street in May. No doubt his "Night
with Scott" will be received with great fervour in
" Scott-land." This entertainment affords another
proof of the superiority of Wilson to all who have
attempted to imitate him in the path he chose for
himself, and accounts for the fact of his going on
single-handed for seven years, and continuing to at-
tract and delight crowded audiences.

RESIGNATION OF A MASTER IN CHANCERY.—,Sir
Giffin Wilson, one of the Masters in the Court of Chan-
cery, has resigned. The salary is 2,5001.
THE Fox CLUB.—The following noblemen and
gentlemen dined, on Saturday, at Brooke's, on the oc-
casion of the first meeting of the Fox Club this year;—
Lord Gosford, Right Honourable Mr. Rutherford, Mr.
Stephenson, Mr. Fitzpatrick. M.P., Mr. Gibson Craig,
M.P., Earl of Strafford, Lord Sudeley, Right Hon. Ed-
ward Ellice, Earl of Claremont, Lord Carnoys, Right
Hon. Fox Maule, M.P., Lord Cremorne, Mr. Ellice,
jun., M.P., Mr. E. Petre, Right Hon. Lord Enfield,
M.P., Lord Marcus Hill, M.P., Hon. C. Cavendish,
M.P., Mr. Tracy, Mr. Langston, M.P., Colonel Koppel,
M.P., Mr. Denison, M.P., Lord Ebrington, M.P., Sir
R. Heron, General Fox, &c., &c.
DEATH OF A VETERAN.—The Berlin papers con-
tain an account of the death of General Fierd-Marshal
Boyen, one of the veterans of the late war, and since
then one of the most distinguished officers and statesmen
in the Prussian service. He was a man of extraordinary
tact, and popular with all political parties.
JEWISH DISARILITIES.—EABT SURRET.—A requi-
sition, originated by Mr. J. H. Palmer, the chairman
at the borough of Lambeth meeting in favour of Lord
John Russell's Bill, and since signed by Sir W. Moles-
worth, Sir T. Colebrook, and several influential electors
of Surrey, will be forwarded to the High Sheriff directly
ho is sworn in, on Wednesday next, calling upon him
to summon a county meeting. The meeting will, in all
probability, be held at Croydon, on Saturday, the 4th
March.
BADEN, CARLSRUHE.—The export duty on corn,
flour, bread, &c., has been abolished. It was stated on,
the 16th in the Second Chamber, that the Baden Rail-
way would be extended, during the summer of 1849, to
Haltinger, near Weil. I
DEATH OF REAR- ADMIRAL THE HON. J. W. KING. I
—Rear. Admiral of the Blue the ILii. J,..r.Ls W. King,
died at his residence, Angley, Cranbrook, Kent, on I
Monday last, in his 63d year.