The Sun.
London, England, 1857-07-08 00:00:00

Itis Unnecessary for M. Jullien to inform those of his patrons who
hi.ve travelled on the Continent of the immense and deserved repu-
tation of this splendid military orchestra, which is considered one of
the most perfect in Europe. For the public in general, the following
remarks may not be considered superfluous.
The Band of the Guides was Incorporated in 1831. upon the acces-
sion of his Majesty King Leopold; and that of the Guides Imperiaux
of France was framed on its model, in 1852, by his Imperial Majesty
Napoleon the Third.
.Most of the artists comprised in this Band are purd's of the Con-
servatoire of Brussels, under the direction of the celebrate/M. Fetis.
Its Perfection of ensemble and the indlithinal talent of its members
have been so universally acknowledged, that for the last twenty
years it has been regarded as a nursery whence the orchestras of the
Principal musical institutions in Europe have drawn their best per-
forinters on wind instruments. Among those artists formerly en
gaged in it, and who have obtained the greatest success in 111, Jul-
lien's Orchestra, may be cited the celebrated flutist Reichert, the emi-
nent clarlonists Wuillie and Lafosee ; the trumpet, Duheme ; the
Frenen horns, Simar and Stennenbrugen ; 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 Tmperiaux of Paris.
The Band is composed of upwards of fifty artists, under the per-
sonal direction of their renowned conductor, M. Bender.
Juilien will he absent during, the short time they remain in
London, but he earnestly invites his patrons, the nobility, the public,
the Press, and rarticularly 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 orrranisation of military bands is a matter of more hn-
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. M. Juilien 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
clusBlloll 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 mnslc.
M. Jullien attempted a step towards progress In that direction, by
'establishing 14 years ago, and for the first time in Englana, a mili-
!FY 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 bands in the service of her
llajesty, and in that of the Honourable East India Company. Aided
by the late improvements in musical instruments, tt has been one of
the means in effecting that visible change for the better which
bast already taken place.
The engagement of the renowned Bard of the Guides is a further
'UP in the same 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. He 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 preame, the per-
ormance of the Guides' Band at the Royal Surrey Gardens.

A WIDOW LADY, thoroughly acquainted
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gagement as Domestic Companion to a t ady or Gentlem.n, or to
take charge of Two or Three Children, where one or more servants
are kept. A comfortab'e home the chief consideration. The Lady
is at present in the country, but refe-encea in and near town will be
given.—Address Q.Z , 4, Sise-lane, E.C.

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