The Sun.
London, England, 1850-10-11 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THE GRIND NATIONAL CONCERTS.
The Executive Committee, Directors, and Managers of " The
Grand National Concerts " have the honour to announce that the
FIRST SERIES will commence on TussoAT the )sth of October
next.
The Concerts will commence at eight, and terminate usually
about eleven. The Theatre hag been entirely re-decorated for these
entertainments.
In addition to the following list, numerous engagements are pend-
ing with other Vocal and Instrumental Artistes, particulars of which
will be announced as soon as possible.
VOCALISTS.
Mdlle. Angri, Miss Poole, Miss -element. Mrs. Alexander Newton,
and Madame Blseaccianti (the celebrated prima donna, from Milan,
who will make her first appearance in England) ; Signor Calzolari,
M. Jules Lefort, M. Jules Stockhausen, Mr. Frank Bodda, and Mr.
Sims Reeves
INSTRUMENTAL SOLO PERFORMERS.
Grand Plano.orta—Miss Goddard (Pupil of M. Thalberg, who will
make her first appearance in public), M. Charles Halle (who wll
oerform Beethoven's Concerto in E flat, with full orchestral accom-
paniments, on the opening night, and a different Concerto on each
evening of his engagement), Master Heinrich Werner (whose per-
formance at Buckingham Falece before her Most Gracious Majesty
and Prince Albert, and at the Professional Matinees, has been
the marvel of the whole mmical world), and M. Thalberg (who
will introduce several new Morceaux, written expressly for these
Concerts).
Violin —MM. Molique, Henry Blagrove, Henry Cooper, and M.
Sainton (Solo Violinist to her Majesty). An engagement is also '
pending with the renowned Artiste, Signor Sivori, who is on his
way to England from the Havannah.
Tenor--31r. Hill.
Violoncello—MM. Piatti, Hausmann, Hancock, and Rottsselet.
Double Bass—MM. Anglois, Rowland, and Herr Muller (the cele-
brated Contrabassist from Darmstadt, who will make his first ape
psarance in th s country).
Harp —Mr. John Thomas and Mr. H. J. Trust.
Concertina—Mr. R. Blagrove.
Flute —MM. Richardson, Briccialdi, Carte, and Remusat.
Oboe—MM. Barret and Nicholson.
Clarionet—M. Franc, from the Grand Opera, Brussels, and M.
Maycock.
Bassoon—M. Baumann.
Hera —M. Steglich.
Cornet-a-Pistons—M. Arban.
Ophicleide —M. Prospere.
Trombone —Mr. Winterbottom.
ORCHESTRA.
Musical Director, Compe-er, and Conductor-3f. Balfe.
First Violins—M. Molique (Principal), late Kapelmeister at Stut-
gardt ; Browse, Royal Italian Opera, Henry Cooper, R. 1.0., Dando,
R. 1.0., Dawson, Her Majesty's Theatre, Goffrie, R. 1.0., H. Giles-
bach, R. 1.0., Hartnagl, H. M. e., Kr utter, H.M.T., Oury, 1.1.31. T.,
Patev, R. 1.0., Pigott, H..1.T., Sh .rgool, H.M. T., Thirlwall,
R.I 0., Watkins, R. 1.0., Zerbini, R. 1.0.
Second Violins—Willy (Principal), R. 1.0., W. Plagrove, R. 1.0.,
Barnett. 11.M.T., Hall, H.31.T., He) .en. 11.31. T., Jay, 11. 1.0.,
Kelly, R. 1.0., J. Loder, R. 1.0., Marshall, R. 1.0., Ridgway, 11.31. T.,
Ridgway (two), 11.M.T., Schmidt, FI.M.T., Tallance, H.M.T., hirl-
wall (two), H.11.T., Villain, ILIA 'T., Watson, R. 1.0.
Tenors—R. Hughes (Principal), JIM T., R. Blagrove, 11.1.0.,
Bo en, 11.M.T., H.M.T.e, Ganz, 11.M.T., Glanville, K.LU.,
Rice, 11.11 T.. Trust, R. 1.0., "Webb, R. 1.0., Westlake, R. 1.0.
Violoncellos—Piatti (PrM'Apal), H.M.T., Gardner, 11.M.T., Good-
ban, R. 1.0. Guest, R. 1.0., Hancock, R. 1.0., liausrnann, R. 1.0., W.
Loder, Lovell t Beethoven Quartet
Society, Thorley, T.R. Manchester.
Double Basses—Anglois (Principal), 11.11. T., Casolani, R. 1.0.,
Castell, 11.1.0., Mount, 11.1.0., Muller, Grand Opera, Darmstadt (his
first appearance), Perc.val, H.M.T., Picklutert, 11.M.T., Pratten,
11.1.0., Rowland, Russell, 11.M.T.. Severn, R. 1.0.
Harps—John Thomas, H.31.T., H. J. Trust, R. 1.0.
Flutes—Richardson (Flautist to his Grace the Duke of Devon,.
shire) ; 111;ccialdi, La Scala, Milan.
Piccolo—Remusat, H.
Oboes—Barrett, 11.1.0., Nicholson, R. 1.0.
Clarienets—M. Franc, G O. Brussels, and Maycock, H.M.T.
Bassoons—Baumann, 111.0, Larkin, R. 1.0.
Horns —Steglich,ll.3l.T., Blangini, Cal co tt, H.M.T., Caleott, jun.,
Trumpets—Zeiss, H.M.T., Davis, H.M.T.
Cornet-a-Pistons—Arban, Conservatoire, Paris.
Trombones-31arin, H.M.T., King, H.M.T., Winterbottorn,
Ophicleide—PreSpere, R. 1.0.
Timpani—Chipp, R. 1.0.
Bass Drum and Cymbals—llinchey, H.M.T.
Side Drum—R. Hughes, jun., H.M.T.
Triangle—W. Ganz, H.M.T.
Principal Composers—MM. Sphor, Balfe, G. Macfarren, Edward j
Loder, Howard Glover, Hector Berlioz, and Felicien David.
Arranger of Operatic Selections, &c.—Signor L. Negri.
Chorus Master—Herr Ganz.
Deputy Chorus Master—Mr. Frederick Osborne Williams.
Organist—Mr. Willing.
The Music of the Serenatas will be published by Messrs. Cramer,
Beale, and co.
Box Stalls, One Pair • • 4s. Oh. Gallery Stalls ........ 21. 6d.
Ditto, Two Ditto . 6d. Slip Stalls ••• • • • Is. 6d.
Half Circle, Date ..... 2s. 6.1. I Gallery Is. ed.
Promenade • • Is. 6d.
N.B. It is respectfully announced that all persons attending the
Private Boxes. and the First and Secoad Tiers of Box Stalls,
will be required to appear in Evening Dress ; and the Public is
most earnestly requested to assist in carrying out this regulation,
as far as may us practicable, in all parts of Her Majesty's Theatre.
Applications for Private Boxes and Stalls to be made at the Boa-
t:4'llm ; or to Messrs. Andrews, Alcroft, Leader, and Cock, Dew
Boud-street ; lichen, Hookharn, and Ebers, Old Boni-street;
Sams, St. James's-street ; Creme-, Beale, and Ce., and Bailey, Re-
gent-street ; Chappell, Bond-street ; and Dyte and Son, Strand.

PUBLIC INVITATION.
in consequence of the extraordinary desire manifested on the
part of the Public to view the Premises forming the West-end
Branch Establishment of E. MOSES and SON, the Proprietors have
adopted the expediency of Suspendirg Business One Hour Earlier
until Further Notice, and the Public are hereby informed that FREE
ADMISSION will be given from seven o'clock until Nine to all
parties desirous of viewing the interior of the Establishment.
*** Branch Establishment, New Oxford-street.

ARGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL-
STREET, ST. JAMES'S.
Liceflsed pursuant to Act of Parliament of the 25th of King Georg*

the Second. -
((Sole Lessee, Charle' Emile Laurent, jun., 57, Brompton-square.)
LAURENT'S CELEBRATED AND UNRIVALLED BAND

Principal Cornet-a-Piston, M. Bon'court, from Paris, and Artiste
Attache to M Strauss' Orchestra at the Baths of Vichy, France.
As this elegant and popular resort of fashion is now duly
LICENSED by ACT of PARLNCFIAMENT,
CO.kTS

Rill be produced. in addition to dancing. The new lessee pledges
himself that nothing shall be wanting on his part to render this
establishment worthy the distinguished patronage and support it has
hitherto been honoured with, and respectfully solicits a continuance
of those favours, wh'cli it will ever be his study to deserve.
Doors open every evening at half-past Eight—Dancing to commence
at Nine precisely.—Admission, One Shilling.
N.B. Particulars of the Concerts will shortly appear.

ROYAL ADELAIDE GALLERY, STRAND.
Mr. T. B. SIMI'SON has the honour to announce the
,NING of the megnifi^ent Ball-room of this Establishment on
MONDAY next, Octot er 14. The Band will consist of first-rate
instrumentalis,s, conducted by Borini. Mr. Simpson takes this oppor-
tunity of thanking his friends and neighbours for their kindness and
assistance in procuring the Licence for his premises ; and further,
begs to assure them and the public that no exertion on his part shall
be wanting to merit their continued approbation and support.
Doors open at Halt-past Seven o'clock. Admission One Shilling.

TURNPIKE ROADS, &c.—A Parliamentary return,
or lered by the Heuse of Commons, states that the sum of
34,874/.los. 10d. is the estimated amount of toll which mail
coaches, mail carte, and horse posts would be liable to pay,
during the year 1850, on the various turnpike trusts of
England and Wales, if they had not been exempted by the
General Turnpike Trusts.