The Sun.
London, England, 1857-07-06 00:00:00

AriREMORNE. —Ad mission la.—Open Daily
'll at 3 —Military Band, Al .Fresco Entertainments, Classic
Living ','tt leant, Double Trapeze, the Learned nog Lily, Bond the
contortionist, Sac. Concert at 6 In the Theatre—The Sable Her-
monists, followei by the Comic Ballet, entitled " The Gio.ey Girl,"
at a quarter to 9 (every evening). in the Royal Marionette Temple
—A "ew Extravaganza (by Him Vann), entitled " The Prince and
the Peri." Conchae' on the Crystal Platform to Bosisio's Band.
Cirque Oriental at half pas, 9. Ps roteehnic nisplay by Mortram.
N.B.—Wednesday cent, Juvenile Fete; Thursday next, Grand
Balloon Ascent. T. B. Simpson's Annual B-.nefit, Thursday, 23J
tuly.

DOYAL SURREY GARDENS._
TO-NIGHT, Monday, July 6, The GUIDES' CFLE-
BRATED BAND (by the gracious permission of his Majesty the
King of the Belgians) will make th'ir fifth appearance. Vocalist,
Madame GASSER. 'onductor of the Vocal Mus;c, Mr. ALFRED
MELLON. Grand instrumental and Vocal Concert. "onductor of
the Guides Band, M. BENDER.—Admission, One Shilling. Doors
open at 4 ; Ban i. at S ; Circus, 7 ; Concert, g ; Fireworks, 11.
Stalls and Private Boxes may be secured at Jullien's, Reent-
street ; and Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, Cheapside Omnibusles in
attendance at the close of the performance to all Dar's. The only
authorised Programme to be had in the Gar 'ens.—N.B. Children in
arms will not be ad oitted into the Concert Room.

OY A L SURREY GARDENS.-
The GUIDES' BAND by gracious permitsion of his Majesty
Leopold the First, King of the Belgians.

pRORPEC TITS.

J-TILLTEN has great satisfaction in announcing that, after
having ende Ivonrei for the last four years to introduce the cele-
brated Mucique aire des iluides do Roi des Belfes to the English
onhli, he has this rear succeeded in etiining his Maksty's gra-
Cintli permission. His Majesty has vracious'y allowed this magnifi-
cent corps de musique to proceed to London for a very limited
neri d, pricy* to the marri •ge of her Royal Highness the Princess
Charlotte with his Imperial Highness the Archduke Maximilian of
Austria.

Tti% unnecessary for M. Jullien to inform those of his patrons who
have travelled on Vie Continent of the imm-nse and deserved repu-
tation of this splendid military orchestra, which is considered one of
the most perfect in Furone. For the public in general, the following'
remarks may not he considered superfluous
The Band of the nut& s was incorporated In 1831. upon the acces-
sion of his Majesty King Leopold and that of the Guides Troperiaux
of France was framed on its model, in 1882, by his Imperial Majesty
Napoleon the Third.
Most of the artists comprised in this Band are pupils of the Con-
servatoire of Brussels, under the direction of the celebrated M.Fetis.
Its perfection of ensemble and the individual talent of its members
have been so universally acknowledged, that for the last twenty
years it has he -n regarded as a nursery whence the orchestras of the
principal musical insti'utions in Europe have dawn their b,st per-
formers on wind instruments. Among those artists formerly en-
lei
ea
nz
stioinrelht,esstnrcla. wiiih,toyhhaerce; the , Ju
l-
emi-
nent clarlcmists Wuillie and Lafosse the trumpet. Duheme ; the
toentdathineeced
ltehberagterdeafitteasitstsru.eccicebsseritn.
French horns. Simar and Stennenbrngen : and many others of
European renown. In fact, M. Jullien. who has heard nearly all the
principal bands of the different courts of Europe. can assert, without
fear of contradiction, that there are but two which can fairly com-
pete with the Guides of Brussels, viz., the Banda of the Imperial
Marines of Trieste, and the Guides Imperiaux of Paris.
The Band is composed of upwards of fifty artists, under the per-
sonal direction of their renowned conductor, M. Bender.

M. Jullien will be absent durinc the short time they remain in
London, hut he Parr estly invites his patrons, the nobility, the public,
the press, and particularly the military authorities. to avail them-
selves of an opportunity which may never occur again. The expe-
rience of the Allied armies during the late war indisputably proved
that a proper organisation-of military bands is a matter of more im-
portance than some persons were disposed to think. How often was
the spirit of the troops roused and elevated by the inspiring strains
of martial music, or depressed for want of such a stimulus.
The influence of music in education, civilisation, and even in
politics, is not sufficiently appreciated. hf. Jullien .has passed his
life in studying its effect upon the people. After the continental
revolutions of 1848, he witnessed, every evening, end for a consi-
derable period, how great was the influence of that magnificent
and immortal hymn, " God save the Queen," in consolidating
and augmenting the affection and respect of the English na-
tion for their beloved Sovereign. On the other hand, he saw,
amidst the unfortunate events in his own country, the enormous
power exercised over the masses by the terrible effects of the Mar-
seillaise.
But the present occasion will not admit of further dissertation on
the influence of the divine art over nations and their rulers. M.
Jullien hopes and desires that some more able pen will take up a
eirstion of such public importance. Meanwhile he confidently
trusts that all those who feel an interest in the subject will, on hear-
ing the Guides' Band, agree with him that some improvements may
be introduced in this country with regard to military music.
M..Tullien attempted a step towards progress in that direction, by
establishing, 14 years ago, and for the first time in England, a mili-
tary journal, containing many of the best compositions of Beethoven,
Mozart, Mendelssohn, and other great masters. It has since been
received monthly by all the military hands in the service of her
Majesty, and in that of the Henoerable East India Company. Aided
by the late improvements in musical instruments, it has been one of
the means in effecting that visible change for the better which
has already taken place.
The engagement of the renowned Band of the Guides is a further
step in the rune direction, and M. Jullien fully expects that it will
be so appreciated ; as he has, personally, no other interest in the
matter than the continual progress of the art. Ile therefore hopes
that all those who desire the advancement of music in all its
branches will testify their approval of his conduct by supporting
with their influence, and honouring with their presence, the per-
ormance of the Guides' Band at the Royal Surrey Gardens.