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ment ; but the
Ina, in the first
SC'ehe, eon vincee the audience that the favourite; Mario,
had found a ;earthy substitute, while the _subsequent
scene with Donna Anna, where she recounts the
story of her father's death by the hand of the liber-
tine, and that of• the grand finale to the first act, in
which Don Ottavio defies Giovanni, were acted with
such unnusual energy, that disappointment was con-
verted into unanimous satisfaction. But the culminat-
ing point was, of course, the "Ii mio tesoro,*
which famous air it is our duty to sit, we
heVe never heard so magnificently sung by any other
,singer. The style was perfect, the expression varied and
glowing, and the volume and quality of tone displayed in
the upper notes, especially in the well known passage (first
introduced by liabini), where the sustained note Fis
carried on to the high B flat—we have not heard
equalled even by Daprez when he was the prince of
tenon di forza. The encore was- tumultuous. The air
was repeated with increased effect, and Signor Tam-
berlik, who finished the second time on the high B flat,
with immense power, was once more recalled by the
audience. In a word, his Don Ottasio is, without com-
parison, the best we have seen. There is no 'finitude
or indifference in the opening scenes; the points Mozart
intended are all there; and, instead of a walking gen-
nhgforaDs nlt
Octaviou n i and
to do others
ia htahvee made
it, we have a character for which the sympathies are
engaged from first to last, and when the grand point
arrives our admiration and delight are all. the greater.
majo-
rity of the scenes in which he appears, but, that what
there is may be rendered effective, Signor Tamberlik
has proved beyond controversy. lli3 performanee
last night raised him to a point in the estimation of
the audience beyond which none of his contemporaries
have been able to soar, and the "indulgence respecfully
requested" in his behalf, on the part of the management,
was accorded with enthusiasm. Another novelty in the
cast was Madlle. Bertrandi, whose Donna Elvira is de-
cidedly the best thing she has played. Without reach-
ing the excellence of Madlle. Corbari, the best Elvira we
have seen upon the stage, Madlle. Bertrandi sang the
very difficult music of that beautiful but ill-appreciated
chiiracter so correctly, and with such decision and in-
varialA good taste, that the most exacting admirers of
Mozart must have felt entirely satisfied. The other
ncipal Donna Anna of Madame
Grisi, the Zerlina of Madame Castellan, and the Lep°.
rello of Herr Formes—need not be dwelt upon. It is
enough to say that they exhibited their accustomed ex-
cellence; that Grisi, in the recitative and aria of the first
act was as grand and dramatic as she is wont to be—that
the " Batti, batti" and "Vedrai carino," sung With
great sweetness by Madame Castellan, were both en-
cored—and that the last scene of Leporello, perhaps,
the most original and elaborately-finished of all the
impersonations of Herr Formes, was never more striking,
impressive, and true to character and situation. We
have often praised the Cornmandatore of Signor Taglia.
fico, and his execution of the sublime music of thefmale
to the second act • . last night, confirmed us, in the opi-
nion that the part has rarely, if ever, found so efficient
a representative. Signor Polonini's Masetto is perfect
in its way; his acting is natural and humorous, and his
singing invariably correct and good. We should men-
tion that among the encores were the two songs of Sig*
nor Tamburini, and the " trio of the masks," by Mae
dame Grisi, Madlle. Bertrandi, and Signor Tamberlik.
We must remark, however, that the singers are
too apt to respond to the demands of a minority in
coming forward to repeat their airs. The only unani-
mous encore last night—the only one that could not be
resisted with deference to the public—was that accorded
to the " Il mio tesoro," and it is worthy of observation
that among all the performers engaged in the opera, Sig,.
nor Tamberlik was the slowest to accept the compliment.
The general performance of the cpera was admirable.
Mr. Costa and his orchestra shone to the highest ad-
vantage, and we have not heard the finale to the first
act, the sestet, " Sole sofa," or the great last scene,
with Giovanni, Leporello, and the statue of the COM-.
mandatore, go so unexceptionably well. The military
band, however, was more out of tune than ever, both in
the first and second acts. Surely some remedy might
be found for this. The effect of the trombones behind
the scenes, when the statue, in the churchyard, accepts
the invitation to supper of Don Giovanni, is very so-
lemn and appropriate ; but last night these instruments
were probably so far off, at the commencement, that
they were inaudible, and the statue had to sing his
first solo without accompaniments. Some reform in the
management of the supper scene is absolutely essential.
We are tired of stating that Don Giovanni should have
no company at table, since, as the book shows, his ob-
servations are exclusively directed to his servant,
Leporello, which would be a curious anomaly on the pees
of so polite a cavalier in the presence of ladies. But if
this point cannot be conceded, the table might be placed
elsewhere than in the middle of the stage, so as to do
away with the excessive absurdity of a number of domes-
tics coming in to carry off the remains of the feast, at
the approach of the statue, as though to clear the stage
for Giovanni,
pas de trois for Don Leporello, and the
ghost of the Commandatore. Such scenic mistakes go
far to destroy the awful effect intended to be conveyed hj
the music and the situation; and people are inclined, in
some places, to laugh rather than be impressed and edi-
fied at the fate of the unrepentant profligate. Moreover,
they are so easy to remedy that their obstinate retention
is unpardonable. The principal artists were recalled at
the end of the first act, and after the second Signor Tam-
burial came on alone.

WATERLOO BRIDGE COMPARY.—The half-yearly
meeti- g of the proprietors of this company was held yester.e
day, at the Fremasons"favern, Mr. F. Jenkins in the chair.
The repot t stated, tbat the receipts for tolls during the past
h:tlf-year amounted to 8,039/. 165., while those of the cor-
responding period of the preceding half-year were 7,3671.,
being an increase of 6721., of which 480,'. was tor horses
and carriages, and 1911. for foot-po.ssengers. A further in-
crease had also taken place in the receipts since February
last of 4341. The committee were aware that the numerous
visitors from all parts of the world to view the Great Exhi-
bition had tended to increase the tolls since February last;
yet as the amount received up to that period was in no
manner influenced by any casualty, it afforded satisfactory
evidence of progressive improvement in traffic. The bridge
and the roads remained in a most satisfactory state of
repair. The report was unanimously adopted. It was in-
timated that in all probability this -bridge would ere long
be taken by Government and opened to thepublic, and this
seemed the more likely, taking it into consideration that
both Illackfriars and Westminster bridges were in a very
crazy state.

TALL WISHES.—In no class shall we find a greater
exuberance of fancy or more exaggerated ideas in regard to
wealth Phan in the thorough-bred loafer. A few dasss ago a
couple of individuals of this genus being seated in a sunny
nook, near a wharf, at which a California bound vessel was
lying, their conversation very naturally ran upon gold, as
neither of the twain was the possessor of a single red cent,
and they amused themselves by wishing for the precious
metal. " Bill," said one to the other, " I'll tali' yer jest how
much gold I wish I had, and I'd be satisfied." " Wall,"
said the individual appealed to, "gp on--I'll see if you've
got the libral idees of a gentleman.7' " Well, Bill, I wish I
had so much gold, that 'twould take a 74-gun ship, loaded
down with needles so deep that if you put in another needle,
she'd sink—and all these needles to be worn out makin bags
upiton why
to hold my pile." Bill threw his crownlesshdaatr
pavement with indignation, arid exclaimed,
" pay the interest of
don't vet wish for sunwthin when yer undertake Uri I wish
1 had as much as yours wouldn'
mine for the time you could hold a redt hotAnitten needle in
your ear."—American Paper.
How TO PEED FRESH CAUGHT NIGHTINGALES.....
the dealers in " Seven Dials.
The birds, when secured, are placed in a store cage. and
quickly conveyed to the bird
at e
once to meat them off."
These worthies then proceed
scrap 1
Some fresh, raw beef is ed
it is mixed into - thus:
—rous substance,
and
Thisf it,:iiaes,Taecgc,
withodiinspesitsehdeodt
' birdpan. In the middle of this.
cold water, and hard boiled yolk of egg
d a very small inverted liqueur glass, with the
food is place
. Under this glass are introduced three or
This is put into a large tin
stern broken
four -
lively meal-worms, whose oft-repeated endeavours to
beak out of prison attract the attention of the nightingale.
Not understanding how these worms are placed beyond his
reach, he continues to peck at them, until by degrees he
tastes the beef and egg, which is artfully rubbed over the
sides of the glass. This being palateable, he satiates his ap-
petite with it, and soon feels a zest for it--particularly as
his attempts to get at the meal-worms always prove abor-
tive. He now eats regularly— he is " Meatea 0ff.1,..... William
Kidd in the " Gardeners' chronicle."
ONLY ME.—A lady had two children, both girls.
The elder was a fair child, the younger a beauty, and the
mother's pet. Her whole love centered in it. The elder was
neglected, while "sweet" (the pet name of the
younger)
received every attention that affection could bestow. Oat
day, after a severe illness, the mother was sitting in the par-
lour, when she heard a childish step upon the stairs, and her
thoughts were instantly with the favourite. "Is that you,
sweet?" she inquired. "No, mamma," was the sad, touch-
ing reply, " it isn't sweet ; it's only me." The mother's heart
smote her ; and from that hour " only ma" was restored to a
place in her affections.
THE FOLLY OF FRETTING.--TWO
killed by the
were neighbours, had their crops of early peas" Ah I"
gardeners, who
frost. One of them came to condole with the other..
y know, neighbour, I
cried he, " how unfortunate!
said the fretter
what sort are they?"
have done nothing but fret everi:ioneer
,sects to have a fine crop coming up; But, bless me, yott
d immediately after my
'"
Why, these are. those I o
loss." " What 1 coming up
Li were fretting'
e while yo j
" Yes," replied the other;
.was working." a ~,E.--Some few evenings since
already?"
THE TREATY oTO p
woman, a parently a nat'ft
an interestmg ' • looking yOUDg . 1.. of
as observed hammering the 44 Treaty
a country district,
"bridge, with a two pound iron ' - weight,
Stone," at Thomond-
ned as to her motive, she
stated that she
and on being quests?
Orleans, and that
brother in New . , . he had written to
bad a bro . f the Limerick " Treaty piece 0 . Stone," telling
her for a smallbefore transmitting it to him, so that he might
her to kiss it
not only
have it for th at reason, but also to exhibit it to his
Hayin roc
friends in America. g p ured a " bit" of the stone,
the young woman went away, apparently much delighted.--.
Limerick Examiner.
SOMETHING LIAR A RING.—We have seen a ring
manufactured by Jacks Brothers, and intended as a present
for General Lewis Cass, which not only from its beautiful
workmanship, but from its siee and design, is an object of
much interest. It is of very large proportions, weighing SiX
ounces and being of solid specimen gold. The plate is suk
mounted by a specimen of gold-bearing, quartz from Dos
Angelos, with the name of " Lewis Cass' in raised letters.
It opens by a spring, and discloses four compartments covered
with glees and containing gold from Yuba, Feather River,
On the reverse of
Mariposa, and Gold Bluff respectively..
4 Presented to Lewis
the plate is the following inscription:—
T. B. Bidleman, J. 8
Cass by hie friends in California."
*Hager, J. R. Ilardenbergh, Charles
Daniel
B. Post,' Ir:J4PT,
Oliver Charlie, John H. Scranton,
H. Blake.—This beau-
tiful '
W. M. Eddy, F. D. Kohler,
Georgethe next steamer. San
specimen is to be sent by
Francesco Herald.
Cu EEsE.—An account has been, published of the
quantities of cheese imported into Great Britain during the
year 1850, and of all
European cheese exported. exclusive of
1 .tiea
imported each month have varied
British. The giant'. 161 b., in the month ending Nevem-
from Z 9,266 cwt.
Lg. risqr. 141 b., in that ending July 5. The
bar 5, to 17,400 c_
during the year amounted to 347,802 cwt
, total quantities w
oib f which 184 cwt. 2 qrs. 181 b. were from the .
) 113 possessions,
rclirts;s'el--"u 78,707 cwt. 1 qr. 51b. from the United )
' '------ d 263.910 cwt. 3 qrs. 151 b. from Europe, Fee. The
fitates, an _
rivantities of European cheese exported from the United
d ui amp to 4,391 cYf !
i
g 9 t 2 cos 161 b.