The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-05 00:00:00

NEW MUSIC.

Ne'er Think that I'll Forget Thee. And must We then
in Silence Meet? The Words and Music bta Mrs. Gilbert
A'Beckett.—These very pleasing songs, though some-
what
trite in their titles, have a freshness of sentiment
about them that should not be overlooked. The words
are particularly harmonious, and are rendered doubly eo
by the very pensively graceful airs to which they are
arranged. The following ones also—Do not Smile,
and it is o'er, that Happy Dream. The words of the
former by J. D. Douglas, Esq., and of the latter by Bertie
Vyse, Esq., both set to music by Mrs. Gilbert A'Beckett
—are in every way worthy of their fair composer, com-
bining as they do suavity with spirit, and tenderness
with vigour. Do not Smile is a charming ballad, full
of grace and meaning.
Of the Erinnerung an Berlin and Ilerbstblumen
Waltzers, it needs only to be announced that they-are
the productions of Joseph Labitaky.
A series of ballads, entitled Home Gift Songs, the
poetry by F. W. N. Bayley, Esq., and the music by
eminent composers, happy in the choice of subjects and
versatile in style, forms a very unique offering for do-
mestic circles. These songs are all mere or less cheer- .
ful, adapted to voices of moderate compass.
The numbers of the Musical Treasury sustain un-
flaggingly their character of " judicious miscellanies."
The selection is so choice and varied as to suit every
taste, from the gravest to the gayest, from the invidious
to the most reflective. Among the recent parts it has
been quite a little musical feast to meet with " The
Happy Change," by Henry Russell; " The Cry from the
Courts," written by our old established favourite, E . L.
Blanchard; also, composed by Russell, " The Chorus
Waltz," from Le Prophete; " The Old Arm Chair;"
" There's Room enough for All," &c., &c., &c. "Cheap-
ness" and " worth" are seldom found together, but in
this delightful serial wo certainly possess the coveted
combination. It has commenced and progressed
auspiciously, and merits universal support.
Sleep Lady mine; or, the World of Dreams. Sung by
Mr. Lockey. Written by E. L. Banchard, Esq. Com-
posed by. James lioive.—Elegance and tenderness are the
prevailing characteristics of this serenade. The words
are essentially poetical, full of sweet thoughts, and
" love's golden measure." Mr. Howe has, moreover,
caught the ardour of the poet, and wreathed each page
with the roses of composition.
The Emblem of Peace. The Poetry (suggested by the
present of a Dove to the Queen in Dublin) by E. L.
Blanchard. The Music by W,:_-:Lovell Phillips.
The Watchword of Progress, " Go mil! also by the above.
—The spirit of loyalty and enthusiasm infused into these
ballads cannot fail to attract the admiration of the many. J
The themes are happily selected, happily versified, and
happily arranged.
When I met Thee first in May. Canzonet for Voice and
Piano. Written by E. L. Blanchard, Esq. The Music '
composed by T. Williams.—We cannot do better than
present our readers with the words of this charming
song:—
" When I met thee first in May,
From my dreams can ne'er depart,
For, the germ of love that day
Had been planted in my heart.
A bud was in the bowew,
Where we heard the throetle sing,
And my love was like that flower
When first we met in spring,
" When next again we met
It was summer's glowing prime,
And my love grown stronger yet
Took its ardour from the tinap,
There was fruit upon the bough
As we watched the sun decline,
And I thought the fruit was now
Like that ripened love of mina,
Robed in autumn's mellow suit
Did we next that bower see,
And the blossom and the fruit
Had been gather'd from the tree,
And I said my love alone
Would in winter ne'er decay, - ,
SO I won thee for mine own •
As the bride I wooed in May:,
The Leamington March. Composed:and dedicated to the
PrinCe Louis Napoleon, by Miss HaL
Ivkes.—To this very
spirited and original composition we may award unex-
ceptional praise; fir it is of its chits faultless. It sus-
tains throughout the solemn character of the military
movement, while it is at the same time -
enlivened by
graceful fancies and embellishments devoid of elabora-
tion. The prOficient as well as the student will find
much to admire in the various phases of this melodious
air. The royal name attached to the march should
moreover attract the foreign visitors to our metropolis,
and demand for it .6 abroad," as Surely as its merits
should obtain for it " at home," th
--e weed of " popu-
larity." If we have a regret respecting the compositions
of Miss Hawkes, it is that they appear 60 rarely. As
every essay on'the part of this accomplished lady proves
her advance in the art, we could weal they had less re-
semblance to the character of " angel' visits;" we could
wish they were rather " many and often" than " few
and far between." To those who are strangers to the
predecessors of the Leamington March we particularly
recommend Farewell to those Silvery
Tones, and a still
later ballad by the same composer, Alt / tell me is it Joy
or Sadness—the words of the fortner from the gifted
pen of Miles Gerald Keen, Esq., and of the latter from
the occasional lyrics of F. F. Treis,
late barrister-
at-law.

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THE DIRECT NORTHERN RAILWAY..--THE TER-
MINUS AT KING'S-cnoss.—During the last few days consi-
derable progress has been made by the contractors in the 1
formation of the terminus of the Direct Notthern'Railway,
at King's-cross, adjoining Maiden-lane. To construct the
numerous offices and buildings connected with the terminus,
and to have a anfficient area for the accommodation of the
vehicles and p&sengers, a site, south of the Regent's Canal,
of about 20 acres, has been taken, and nearly one hundred
houses in the various streets have been cleared away. A
temporary church, which cost above 700/. in its erection,
has been also removed. It is intended to carry the railway,
which at present terminates at a distance of about a quarter
of a mile from King's-cross, under the Regent's Canal, to
effect which object it will be necessary to construct an iron
tank over the tramway, in order to suPPort the water. For
this purpose a dam is now being formed, about half-way
across the canal, to divert the water. When this is com-
pleted, and the tank placed, the line 'win
.—ite continued to the
terminus.

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ILLNESS or LORD CORNWALLIS..---We very much
regret to state that Earl Cornwallis, the venerable and
noble friend and patron of the parish of Lynton, and of the
neighbourhood, has for some time past been extremely in-
disposed. The Noble Earl has been confined to his room
for some weeks, though not suffering "Featly from pain.
His princely generosity, however, is as diffuse as ever, both
to private and public objects.—/flaidstorie Journal.
n I. Hitchcock,Hitchcock,1,
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HE CRYSTAL PALACEMr. x_Teorge Hitchcock,
of Sr. Paul's Churchyard, has made arrangements for giving
'to each•of his 1.30 assistants a three dare. km tad .one
gqinoa.towaicte tho ospon GY the viriit.