The Sun.
London, England, 1859-06-14 00:00:00

M. BENEDICT'S ANNUAL CONI

M. Benedict's Matinees Musicales are always among the
chief attractions of the London musical season. The first was
given yesterday at the St. James's Hall, and watt as nand
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attended by a brilliant and fashionable audience. The
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taste and correctness. Mendelssohn's "Oh hi 11.9, oh valeo
'of pleasure," opened the concert, and another part-song,
composed by M. Benedict himself, was one of the most
charming pieces in the programme. It was entitled
warbler of the forest," and was entirely for female voices.
Another work of the same composer, the duet " I Mon-
tanari," was very effectively given. Many of the Italian
singers from Drury-lane were, by the kind permission of
Mr. Smith, among the performers. Madame Guarducei,
Madlle. Sarolta, Signors Mongini, Badiali, and Graziani
were present, and acquitted themselves creditably
in
their various styles. Madame Clara Novelle, was. verY
successful in her rendering of a beautiful air by
Bach, performed for the first time. In the " Ave
Maria," from Mendelssohn's " Lorely," she took the
prominent part, and was unanimously encored. Con-
spicuous amongst the lady vocalists was Mdlle. Artot, who
sang Rode's brilliant variations, "II dolce imanto," and
the famous " Ah, mon fils," front the Prophete. Her voice
is fine and powerful, and her singing effective, but it i
as
greatly to be regretted that the affectation and exagger
tion of her style mars the excellence of her abilities: Uerr
Reichardt, the well-known German tenor, was also among
the singers. Signor Piatti played a nocturne on the violon-
cello with his accustomed skill, and M. de Meyer per-
formed one of his own compositions, "The Merraaidf" e,ll
the pianoforte with great brilliancy. Ernst's " Firatat
for the violin, displayed M. Wienawski's executive powe'
to full effect. His reception was most encourrigipg•
Benedict himself did not perform a solo, though he to
part in two duets, which 'were very effective. Altogether
the concert was calculated to gratify all tastes, and from the
admirable management there were no tedious pauses or
intermissions. The second and last concert is announce
for July 4th, when mane Victoire Balfe and Miss Cathe-
rine Hayes will be among the vocalists, while the instru
mentalists will include Miss Arabella Goddard, Herr
Joachim, and M. Engel
THE PRINCE, OF WALES AT

LISBON, June 7..---The Osborne, with his Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales, arrived in the
Tagus on Sunday afternoon at six p.m.n received
A node?
of his departure from Cadiz had bee
by the Portuguese Government the previous
evening, and everything had accordingly been
prepared for his remption. As the Osborne came
up the Tagus the Prince took up a position on the
more
look-out between the wheels to view with
advantage the -lovely panorama which spreads on..
either side of the river. When the yacht passe6
Belem Castle a royal salute was fired from that
fortress and from the vessels of war in the harbour,
which hoisted the English flag at the main,
but did not man yards in consequence of
not having their full complement of men. The
Osborne anchored opposite the Old Packet Stairs,
and as soon as she was brought to, our minister,
Mr. Howard, went on board, accompanied by the
members of the legation. The Duke de Terceira,
who was deputed by the King to receive the Prince,
soon appeared alongside in the vast gilded barge
which is specially reserved for great occasions ; this
is a right royal gondola, and is rowed by .a hundred
Algarvios, who dress gaily in white trousers flu
jackets, and caps of crimson and gold. These ' All'
garvios are a very noisy set, and it is related that
once Dom John VI., on a river excursion, -was much
annoyed by their talkativeness and promised them a
liberal reward if they would row in silence for half-
an-hour ; they rowed in quiet for about ten minutes,
but after this a deputation was sent aft, repudiating
the bribe, and begging the King to
od- allow their
conversation to proceed ; to which the gonatured
monarch is said to have assented.
The landing was appointed to take place in the
Royal Arsenal, which was filled w iththe a nu.merousan
assemblage of spectators. Outside gates
escort of Lancers was drawn up
of the line,
, and inside was a
guard of honour from the 2d Regiment
with their band ; three carriages from the Palace
were also waiting, the State one bearing a great
resemblance to the Lord Mayor" coach. Among
the spectators one re cognised what Tom Moore ca
l°
the round English face at every turn, and a good. dY
sprinkling of the " fair daughters of Albion." I"..
soon as the royal barge touched the stairs, r;
Prince of Wales, the Da
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of which was no doubt propotionate to the anluu_T
your southern " Viva" lacks the strength al:IL
amply testified when the Britons in the Arseu;"
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theujshment of the Portuguese, and threatelleu
existence of the cobwebs with whic
of ages has festooned the -
shed. The prince smiled when these unrais
English cheers broke upon his ear, and see finest,
recognise them as old friends. His Royal Iligi'll-d,s,
who wore the uniform of a colonel of the Guarbre
and the blue ribbon of the Garter, looked reraarka (4,
well, manly, and browned by the fervid sun
Andalusia.
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Anthem with great vivacity and correctness.
Royal Highness on entering the palace,was eived
rec _,
by the King and' Queen, Don Fernando, and thearret7
of the royal family. At 9 p.m. the august p of
sat down en fa milk. Yesterday the
al
Wales and the I ring and Queen of Portugal di.
,o‘l,
through some of the principal ttreets of the eaPr' 0
and also inspected the Tower of Belem, whicnd
now used as ain ilitary depot. An address tc! n
Royal Highness signed by all the principal Brit 1::
residents, is lying at the Consulate, and will be Veil,.
sented when a fitting time is appointed. I beli_l;
that the 'Prince,, before departing, will visit Mairiii
Cintra, and all the points of interest in and abc
'sbon. . iaer

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BELGIUIII.—At two o'clock on the 12th inst. u'vo
Imperial and Royal Highness the Duchess of Brabant gilir
birth to a Prince at Laeken. A salute of 101 guus, -jos
nounced the ham)), event to the inhabitants of the 13eg •
ASCOT CUP.--The "piece of plate" to cow
capital. be
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tended for on Thursday has this year been entrusted to 1.1",
practised hand .of Mr. C. F. Hancock, of Bruton.stro6.o"
who, aided by the inventive genius of Mr. E. T. PAY",
con
R.A., and the talent of Mr. Marshall Woods, as a ra
aPwe .' 4a
has produced. one of the most perfect prizes ever resents
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for on an English race-course. The design represent% 6
nautilus-shaped cup, supported by threo female figure t
presenting wreaths of laurel to the victor, and surtnountt•
ehray
balegmroautipcarel porft;stehnotinduammpreining back a fiery steel
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strength. There is an utteritlianbo
too long prevalelat in works of this character in the prestelo,
design, and Mr. Hancock deserves especial credit fiteS,,ad,
manner in whicl. the idea of the artist has been
or: realised
The figures are gems of art, and the microscopic euf'aro
moralof
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with which they are finished is
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the fortllous. A 1
the
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spiriwinner will haveas cause tobeen congratulate himself upV woo.
te work h rarely p and n_
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possession of :a. most charming prize. The " CUP
"' „i toe
I remain on view at Mr. Hancock's establishment Au
morrow evening. ,

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