The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-10-11 00:00:00

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Abbott, Mr Chas, Manchester
Andrews, Mr James, Liverpool
Ashery, Mr D, . do
Ashton, Mr H W, do
Ashton, Mr James, do
Aubrey, Mr (1 E, do
Bar well, Mr W, Birmingham
Blundell, Mr Thos, Liverpool
Cross, Mr E, do
Davies, Mr David, do
Davies, Mr Richard, do
Duke, Mr Richard, do
Ellis, Mr Thomas, York
Gelling, Mr W, Liverpool
Grimshaw, Mr T, Manchester
Halley, Mr A D, Liverpool
Hart, Mr W, Manchester
Holden Mr Wm; Liverpool
Hornby, Mr James, do
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Hughes Mr Mich, Liverpool
James, Mr W, do
Langshaw, Mr W, Preston
Morris, Mr S, Liverpool
Mousdale, Mr J, do
Notris, Mr W, do
Palmer, Mr J 0, do
Peace, Mr J, Huddersfield
Pemberton, Mr C, Liverpool
Potts, Mr J, do
Preston, Mr EW, do
Rigg, Mr John, • do
Sheldrick, Mr J, Manchester
Simpson, Mr J, Liverpool
Stodhart Mr 1' S, Newcastle •
Travis, Mr E, Manchester
turner, Mr W, do
Waring Mr W. Liverpool
Williams, Mr W, do
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Bev. Jonathan Brooks,
William Earle, jun.,
James Aspinall,
James Crosbie,

Hardman Earle,
J. C. Ewart,
J. Langton,
Henry Lawrence.

This evening, the festival commenced with the ball at the
Wellington Rooms. The company began to assemble at nine
o'clock, and continued arriving without intermission till about
eleven. The assemblage consisted for the most part, of the
principle gentry of the town and neighbourhood, with a few
strangers. There were, however, not many families of distinc-
tion ; a party arrived late from Knowsley, the scat of Lord
Derby. We also observed the late Mayor there and Sir Thos.
Brancker. About 500 tickets were sold. Dancing commenced
shortly before ten o'clock, and continued, without intermission,
until three, when the ball began to break up. Many parties,
however, left before that time. Weippert's band was in attend-
ance, and performed in its usual superior style. Amongst the
musical pieces which were most favourably received during the
evening were the "Rhine," " Terpsichorian," and "Moscow,"
Waltzes, "The Nations." and " Elieir d'Ainour," Quadrilles.
The room, about twelve o'clock, presented a very splendid ap-
pearance, many of the ladies being elegantly dressed, and their
gay apparel contrasting agreeably with the soluble hues of the
dress coats of the male visitants, whilst engaged in the mazy
dance or the lively promenade.

Chorus, " lie gave them hailstones."
Chorus, " He sent a thick darkness."
Recit. (accompanied) Miss Birch, " Hail holy light."
Chorus. " He rebuketh the Red Sea."

Chorus, " He led them througi.,,h the deep."
Chorus, " But the waters overwhelmed their enemies."
Duet, Mr. H. Phillips and Mr. E. Taylor, "The Lord is a
m.,n of war." _ _

Chorus, "The Lord shall reign."
llecit. Mr. Braham, "For the host of Pharaoh."

Chorus, "The Lord shall reign."
Solo, Mrs. Wood, "Sing ye to the Lord."
ChoruS, ." The Horse and his Rider."
!fir first part opened with the Coronation Anthem, which
was performed with that striking precision and effect that are
to he expected from performers who are so continually in the
habit eLpractising together. Gugliehnis' air "Gratmas agi-
mos," was splendidly given by Maclaine Caradori, the clarionet
obligato by Willman. 'l'he fine bass voice of Mr. PriillipS was
heard to great advaintage in Mozart's " RedJintor month Deus,"
which was followed by Mrs. Wood's performance of the recita-
tive, "Alas! I find the fatal toils are set," and the succeeding
air from Handel's Oratorio 'of Susanim. This was decidedly
the gem of the morning. In the air, "If guiltless blood be your
intent," Mrs. Wood displayed a power and pathos which was
productive of the most thrilling effect. Some comparisons have
lately been made between the singing of Mrs. Wood and that
'of Miss Clara Novello. The public voice will seam decide that
between the cold, unimpassioned tuning of the one, however
correct, and the splendidly effective execution, correct articula-
tion, and above all, deep and overflowing expression of the
other, there cannot be a competition We would not, however.
express a harsh opinion respecting this talented young singer.
We should not be unmindful of her youth, and thmit her voice is
yet baiady arrived at perfection; and we believe the fair canto-
trice studiously avoids putting its power to the full test, lest it
should be followed by an injurious result, and in this we think
she acts wisely. Tim have attained, however, at the early age
of eighteen, the eminence, as a first-rate and standard vocalist,
which she possesses, is du itself a high enconnuth. In the esti-
mation of the Liverpool public Mrs. Wood has, since the cern-
mencement of this festival, risen higher than ever. Mr. H.
Phillips has also become deservedly popular. His execution of
the solo, in the Christian's Prayer, was particularly title and in
Haydn's highly descriptive recitativie and air,,front the Crea-
tien,he gave the fullest effect to thebeautifulciinCeptions of time
author. Mr. Braham was not in good voice, which may be ac-
counted for by his late indisposition, from which, indeed, lie is
not yet fully -recovered. As he went -on in the performance,
however, the huskiness of his tones became less perceptible, and
he gave Handel's sublime recitative from Jeplitha, " Deeper
and deeper still," in magnificent style. Of Madame Caradori
we may also speak as one who. has made a highly favourable
impression. Her great talents have won her golden opinions
throughout the country, and we can say from experience th-mi
the More she is known, the inure will her brilliant exe-
cution and the high tone of feeling which accompanies
her perform flees he appreciated. Mrs. Kuyvett is an old
favourite. She sung the music allotted to her in that pure
sweet style for which she is distinguished. Mrs. A. Shaw, with
her enchanting voice, a soft contra alto, is the subject of praise
wherever she appears. She' executed her part in the extract
from Solomon in a manner that won universal adniiration. We
must not omit to mention Miss Birch and Mr. Bennett, who
both acquitted theMielves
The choruses were, without exception, given with a precision
that has left nothing to be desired; and we have heard more
than one individual of undoubted taste and judgment, remark
that our county has reason to be proud other chinisters.
In the evening a grind illumination of the Exhibition of

Paintings took place, the proceed. to to towards the fund for
the benefit of the charities. The st r.aig light set offto great
advantage many of the tine paintings exhibited. '1 he room was,
however, but thinly attended.

THURSDAY.
MORNING'S PERFORMANCE.
We have been really highly favoured in the fineness of the
weather. This morning dawned as beautifully as on the two
previous days, giving promise of a warm and brilliant day. At
an early hour, St. Peter's began to fill, and by eleven o'clock
the unreserved seats were completely crowded. A great deal
of inconvenience was experienced in pressing through to the
-reserved seats, the passage becoming crowded, and in some
cases completely blocked up. The appearance which the whole
church now presented was very splendid. The steward's gallery
and reserved seats in the body and the galleries presenting one
dense mass and one complete blaze and galaxy of beauty and
fashion. Such was, however, likely to be the result—the
Messiah is invariably an attraction.
The following is a programme of the morning's performances:
PART 1.-L-OVERTURE.
Recit. accom., Mr. Braham, " Comfort ye, comfort ye my
people."
Air, " Every valley shall he exalted."
Chorus, " And the glory of the Lord."
Recit. accom., Mr. E. Taylor, " Thus saith time Lord of.
Hosts."
Air, " But who may abide the day of his coming."
Chorus, " But who may abide the day of his coming?'
Chorus, " And he shall purify the sons of Levi."
Recit., Mrs. A. Shaw, " Behold a virgin shall conceive."
Air and Chorus, " 0 thou that tritest good tidings in Zion."
Recit. accom., Mr. H. Phillips, " For behold darkness shall
cover the earth."
Air, " The' people that walked in darkness"
Chorus, " For unto us a child is born."
A PASTORAL SYMPHONY.
Recit., Mrs. Wood, •"l'here were shepherds."
Recit. accom., " And lo! the angel of the Lord came upon
them."
Recit., " And the angel said unto them."
Recit. accom., " Aud suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host."
Chorus, " Glory to Gud in the highest."
Air, " Madame Caradori Allan, " Rejoice greatly, 0 daugh-
ter of Zion !"
ReCit., Mrs. A. Shaw, "'Then shall the eyes of the blind be
opened."
Air, " He shall teed his flock like a shepherd."
Air, Mrs. Knyvett, "Come unto me all ye that labour and
are heavy laden."
Chorus, " His yoke is easy."
Patti. 11.
Chorus. "Behold the Lamb of God."
Air, Mrs. A. Shaw, " He was despised and rejected of men."
Chorus, " Surely he bath borne our griefs."
Recit. accom., Air. Bennett, " All they that see him laugh
him to scorn."
Chorus, " He trusted in God that lie would deliver him."
Recit. accom., Mr. Braham, "Thy rebuke bath broken his
heart."
Air, " Behold and see."
Recit. accom., Mrs. W. Knyvett, " He was cut off out of the
land of the living."
Air, " But thou did'st not leave his soul in hell."
Semi-chorus, the principal singers, " Lift np your heads, 0
ye gates!" " Who is the King of Glory!" "The Lord strong
and mighty," " Lift up your heads," "The Lord of Hosts."
Recit., Mr. Bennett, "Unto which of the angels."
Chorus, " Let all the angels of God worship him."
Air, Mr. E. Taylor, "Thou art gone up on high."
Chorus, " The Lord gave the word."
Air, Miss Birch, " How beautiful are the feet of them that
preach the gospel of peace."
Quartet, Mrs. W. K-nyvett, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, Mr.
E. Taylor; and chorus, "Their sound is gone out into the
lands.?
Air, Mr. H. Phillips, " Why do the nations so furiously rage
together."
Chorus, " Let us break their bonds asunder."
'Recit., Mr. Bennett, " He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh
them to scorn."
Air, "Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron."
Grand chorus, " Hallelujah!"
PART 111.
Air, Mrs. Wood, "1 know that my Redeemer liveth."
Quartet, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, and Mr.
E. Taylor, " Since by man came death."
Chorus, "By man came also the resurrection of the dead."
Recit. accom., Mr. H. Phillips, " Behold! I tell you a
mystery."
Air, (trumpet obligato,) Mr. Harper, "The trumpet shall
sound.'
Recit., Mrs. A. Shaw, "Then shall be brought to pass the

saving that is written."
Duet, Mis. A. Shaw and Mr. Bennett, "0 death, where is
thy sting ?"
Chorus, "But thanks be to God."
Air, Miss Birch, "If God be fur us."
Grand chorus, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain."
The overture at the commencement was given with much
precision. The perfect unity of the violins was very striking.
Brahatn's recitative. " Comfort, ye my people,"was begun ra-
ther languidly. The veteran, however, soon roused himself.
The shake and cadence, " her warfare is accomplished," ,,.
The air which
rich modulation. The falsetto in alto which followed, `vi:als'he--
voice of him' that crieth in the wilderness," was given with his
accustomed perfection. The execution, however, on the whole,
followed
proving the high
was tame, and rather devoid of energy.
It gave an
was better sung, " Every valley shall be exalted."
character which
they have obtained. The crash of the succeeding
opportunity to the cantos of
i to anything we
equal in precision ever heard •
the spontaneous
and deathlike silence before the overwhelming
" For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it," was very effective,
conclusion,
and the concluding cadence very b
marked effect on the audience. beautiful. It produced a
The recitative with am
accomp • •
rather flat after the first bar;accompaniment, by Mr. E. Taylor, was
he again,
tone. In the air which followed however, recovered his
great advantage. In some of hishis fine bass voice was heard to
tone was nearly lost. Throughout cadences its fine quality of
it was rather deficient in
power. The construction of S
different, and the task of filling t. Peter's for sound is very in-
partments can be no easyng a space full of separate com-
as practicable, been one. This defect has, however, as far
ing• chorus was well remedied by the committee. The
given;succeed-
Ai nothing, however, extraordinary.
The recitative, b
ceive," was Yrs: A. Shaw, " Behold a virgin shall con-
lady's voice commenced in fine tone. The tenor notes of this
ice are rich and ex •
pressive and
, full of feeling.
The commencement of the su -d . •
ccee ing air, "0 thou that tellest,"
was given with thrilling sweetness. Her voice was in perfect
tune throughout. The crash
of the chorus after this contrasted
well with the I ' •
p =five sweetness of the air.
The • •
recitative with accompaniment,
of Mr. H. Phillips,
" For behold 1 ' darkness shall come over the earth," was finely
given. conclusion, to the
The bass cadenza and shake at the ".
brightness of h ' • '
t y rising,' was exceedingly effective. In the air
which followed, the sweet flowing confusion of sounds of the
orchestra was accompanied in most correct and perfect tune.
The flutes in this told with good effect. The conclusion of the
air, " Upon them hath the light shined," was again given with
a finely modulated shake, anti the concluding bass cadenza was
clear, distinct, and musical.
The succeeding chorus of cantos, " For unto us a child is
born," was exceeding sweet and flowing "full of gentle rills of
exquisite pathos and grace." The unou'latiug tone was beauti-
ful. This sweetness g•ave additional force to the succeeding
fortissimojitriosa. The fugue was splendid. This was repeated,