The Sun.
London, England, 1850-06-22 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

There was another monster concert yesterday morn-
ing in her Majest)'s Theatre. It was nnuer the direction
of Mr. Balfe, and the whole musical strength of the es=
tablisheneut was put in requisition. It began at two
o'clock; and at five, when we found it necessary to leave
two-thirds of the programme had not been got through.
To give an account of such an entertainment is out of
the question; the very names of the vocal and instru-
mental performers would make a long catalogue—to say
nothing of the immense variety of pieces which
they sang and, played. Amid a multitude of things,
good in themselves, but familiar to musical ears, the
programme presented a few interesting novelties: a
fantasia on the violin, on favourite English airs, com-
posed and performed by Molique; a concertante for two
pianofortes, with orchestral accompaniments, composed
by Benedict, and played by Halle and him; a new solo
on the violoncello on favourite Russian airy, by Piatti;
and the andante of Beethoven's Kreutza Sonata, played
by Benedict and Ernst. Among the vocal pieces, one of
the most beautiful was " The Morning Song," the poetry
by Barry Cornwall, and the music composed by Bene-
dict for Madame Sontag, who sang it for the first time,
and was loudly Encored. There was also Balfe's new
ballad, " The Joy of Tears," which Miss Hayes sung
last week at Gode-froid's Concert, and which she repeated
with undiminished applause. The theatre was crowded.

THE ROYAL GENERAL ANNUITY

SOCIETY.

We have great pleasure in announcing that her Ma-
jesty the Quern has been graciously pleased to allow the
new asylum about to be built in connexion with this
institution to be called " The Royal Victoria Annuity
Asylum," and has forwarded a donation of 501., in aid of
the fund for the erection of that building.
(Copy).
Buckingham Palace, June 20th, 1850.
Sir,—l have the honour to acquaint you that her Ma-
jesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to acquiesce
in the prayer of the Memorial of the Directors of the
Royal General Annuity Society, that the new asylum to
be built may, be called " The Royal Victoria Annuity
Asylum."
I have received her Majesty's.further commands to for-
ward to you the enclosed cheque for 501. in aid of &tie
funds for the erection of that building.
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your obedifnt'litimble servant,
(Signed), C. B. PHIPPS.
Stephen J. Aldrich, E sq. . .
We also perceive by our advertising columnst that's
special fehtivul will be holden at the London 'Taiern on
Wednesday next, to assist this important nationir

BANK OF ENGLAND.
(From last night's Gazette.)
,inAccount, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth of Victoria, cap. 32, fer
the Week ending on Saturday, the 15th day of .rune, 1850.
ISSUE IMPARTMENT.

Notes i55ued........ 30,195,705

X.
Goveinment debt .. 11,0 15,100
Other securities • • 2,984,900
Gold coin and bullion 15,994.747
Silver bullion .• .. 2031968
X 30,191476
•• MARSHALL, Chief/Cashier.
,E2AITMEKT.
IGovernment • Bimini; • •
ties (including Dead
Weight Annuity) 14,315,770 .;
Other securities .•.. 11,057,149
Notes •••• . • . • ..• •• . 10,738,685
Gold and silver coin.. 743,572

£30,198,705

Dated the 20th day of June, 18,

36,861,176
*. MARSHALL, Chief Cashier.