The Sun.
London, England, 1821-11-23 00:00:00

CAMBRIDG E CONCERT.

In June last, it was our melancholy task to
announce to our Readers the death of the late
Dr. HAGUE, who, for two-and-twenty years,
h.d held the Professorship of Music in this
University. During the whole of that period,
his exertions, in the art to which he had been
attached from early youth, afforded the public
much gratification. On every occasion on
which his services were called forth, he dis-
played his good taste in selection ; his libe-
rality in engaging the assistance of the most
accomplished Performers ; and the power and
variety of his own admirable talents. There is,
however, reason to believe that these undertak-
ings were frequently productive of but little
advantage to him, in a pecuniary point of view.
When, therefore, a Concert was thought of for
the benefit of Mrs. HAGUE, and application was
made to the most eminent Performers, for their
aid ill carrying the plan into effect, we are well
informed of the cheerfulness and alacrity with
which all those, whose professional engagements
would allow them to do so, tendered their ser-
vices for that purpose ; and when the intention
of bringing forward such a Concert was publicly
made known, it was pleasing to remark the gene-
ral expression of feeling which prevailed for its
success. The Concert was patronized, with great
condescension and liberality, by his Royal High-
ness the Duke of GLOUCESTER, Chancellor of the
University.
On the evening of Wednesday last, the per-
formance took place, in the Town Hall; and we
are happy in being able to state, that the friends
of the undertaking were not disappointed in the
audience which they witnessed on the occasion.—
To the Performers, individually and collectively,
every praise is justly due. The spirit—the preci-
sion, and the commanding power of Mr. CRAMER
were very striking; and the instrumental pieces
were exceedingly effective. Miss GOODALL
sang with her accustomed sweetness and taste ;
and in the glees was ably supported by the
eminent Vocalists who accompanied her. Of the
single songs and chorusses we could express our-
selves An strong terms of approbation ; but it
is not our intention— if we had the ability—to
dwell upon .particu tars.
The Concert was opened with a vocal com-
position by Mr. HAwrs, of which the words
were written, as is believed, by a Gentleman
to whom we are indebted for many poetical
productions of a highly pleasing character.—
Thinking, as we do, that the lines are very
beautiful, we venture to present them to our
readers. The composition itself seemed to possess
great merit. Its expression was easy and pa-
thetic ; and the introduction, at the close of a
well-known and pleasing subject by Dr. HAGUE,
gave to the whole a peculiar interest.
We are requested to state that Mrs. HAGUE IS
anxious to return her most sincere thanks to the
Performers who have so kindly rendered their
assistance ; and her grateful acknowledgments to
her friends and the public for their support.

INTRODUCTORY LINES.
RECITATIVE.
One pause, ere yet a livelier strain we choose,
One pause we ask, to wake a mournful muse :
For look, alas ; our circling train around,
The master hand is thew no longer found,
And who shall now that sweetest lyre restore,
Which silent sleeps, and must be heard no more.

0 ye, whose generous bosoms bear
In all our griefs a willing share,
Still'bid your listening fancy hear
The well-kn Own strains that once were dear ;
Nor let the memory of the lyre,
Like its own fleeting sounds, expire.
• Oh, be your hearts to genius true
Now while it bids its last adieu :
No more the master of the strain
Can hear your praise—but those remain,
Who smile in sorrow to receive
The honours, which to him you give.
(Cambridge Chronicle, Nov. 22.)

POETRY.

A SICILIAN SONG.

Say mighty LOVE, and teach my song,
To whom thy sweetest joys belong,
And who the happy pairs
Whose yielding hearts, and joining hands,
Find blessings twining with their bands,
To soften all their cares ?

Not the wild herd of nymphs and swains,
Who thoughtless fly into the chains,
- As custom leads the way;
If there be bliss without design,
ivies and oaks may groW-and twine,
And be as bless'd as they ;

Not sordid souls of earthy mould,
Who, drawn by kindred charms of gold,
To dull embraces move ;

So two rica mountains of Peru
Night rush to wealthy marriage too,
And make a world of love.

Not the mad tribe that vice inspires
With wanton flames, those raging fires
- The purer bliss destroy ;
On }Etna's top let furies wed,
And sheets of lightning dress the bed
To raise the burning joy.

Not the dull pairs whose marble forms
No tender melting passion warms,

Can mingle hearts and hinds ;
Logs of green wood, that quench the coals,
Are married just like Stoic souls, ,
With osiers for their bands. •

Not minds of melancholy strain,
Who silent, and that still complain,
Can the dear union bless ;
As well may heav'nly concerts spring
From untun'd lutes, with scarce a string,
Or none beside the bass.

Nor can the soft enchantments hold
Two jarring souls of angry mould,
The rugged and the keen,
SAMPSON'S young foxes might as well
In bands of cheerful wedlock dwell,
With firebrands tied between.

Nor Lt the cruel fetters bind
A gentle to a savage mind,
For love abhors the sight—.
Loose the fierce tiger from the deer,
For native rage and native fear
Rise and forbid delight.

Two kindred souls alone must meet,
'Tis friendship makes the union sweet,
And feeds their mutual loves ;
Then VENUS, on her shining throne,
Is drawn by gentlest words alone,
And CUPID'S yoke her doves.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

BETTING-ROOM, Nov. 22..

-STATE OF THE ODDS.

DERBY.
Bto 1 agst c. out of Landscape 15 to 1 agst c. out of Bess
9 to 1 agst Frolic 20 to 1 agst any other.
27 to 2 agst c. out of Sycorax

OAKS.
13 to 2 agst f, out of Partisan 113 to 2 agst f. cut of Reserve.

RIDDLESWORTII.•
7 to 4 agst Frolic.
DONCASTER ST. LEGER.
9 to 1 agst Marion.

HUNTING INTELLIGENCE.

MEETINGS FOR THE ENSUING WEEK.

The Croxton Hounds, on Monday, at Caxton Turnpike;
Wednesday, at Brampton Wood ; and on Friday, at Abbotsly
Downs.

The East Essex and Thurlow Fox-hounds, on Monday, at
Westley Wood ; Tuesday, at Bulmer Plough ; Thursday, at
Stanstead-street, near Cavendish; and on Friday, at Gol Grove.
The Worcestershire Hounds, on Tuesday, at Chillington,;
and on Friday, at Patshul'.
The Cheshire Hounds, on Monday, at Weaver Hall ; Wed-
nesday, at Minshull ' • Thursday, at Highway-side ; and on
Saturday, at Fox and Barrel.
Sir Richard Puleston's Hounds, on Monday, at Twemlows ;
and on Thursday, at Overton Scar.
Sir Thomas Stanley's Hounds, on Monday, at Moston ;
Wednesday, at Hooton Park; and on Friday, at Thonton
Common. .
Lord Anson's Hounds, on Monday, at Kirkby.

MK. PLUNKETT.—On one of Mr. PLUNKETT'S
canvasses for M.P. for the College of Dublin,
he had not the assistance of Government. A Gen-
tleman asked, if Mr. REAGII, the Fellow, would
support Mr. PLUNKETT CC he will," replied
Mr. P., "and if he did not support me he would
be a Castle-Reagh." _ _ _

ANECDOTE OF THE KING.—OD his MAJESTY'S
return from his late visit to Hanover, he was
waited upon at Rothenkirchen by a deputa-
tion of the Miners of the Hartz. The deputa-
tion begged permission to present their King
with a goblet, out of which, they said, George
11. and also George 111. had drank. The King
immediately remembered the latter circumstance,
and that, when in his youth, a deputation of the
Miners had come to England to wait on the King
his father, his Majesty drank out of the goblet ;
and three old miners being presented to him as
having been among those who brought it to Eng-
land, he said good humouredly, " Do you still
frequently sing the song which you sang at
Windsor—' Gestern Abend War Vetter Michael
da?" As this song is national in the Hartz, it
may easily be imagined how pleased the honest
miners were with his Majesty's excellent me-
mory and pleasantry.

RETORT COURTEOUS.—Judge K. who presided
in the County Court of an American State, was
fond of indulging himself occasionally in a joke
at the expence of Counsellor 8., a practising
Attorney in the same Court, with whom he was
very intimate, and for whom he had a high re-
gard. On a certain occasion, when pleading a
cause 'at "the bar, Mr. B. observed that he would
concinde his remarks on the following day, unless
theCo6t would consent to set late enough for him
to finish them
.that evening. " Sit, Sir,". said
the Judge, " not set—hens set." " I stand cor-
rected, Sir," said the Counsellor, bowing. Not
long after, while giving an opinion, the Judge re-
marked, that under such and such circumstances
an action would not lay.—" Lie, may it please
your honour," said the Counsellor, " not
hens lay."
ORTHOGRAPHY.—The following is a literal Copy. of a
Notice on a Gate between Gloucester and, Cheltenham
" Hear his no Publick Rood
r.
: whosover trespass on be
pruccuted to the hutmast Regla"
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