The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-10-07 00:00:00

The
following is a progrimme of the morning's perform-
ances.

Coronation anthem,
Attwood,
Air, tl r. Bennett, "Lord! remember David." (Redemption)
—Handel.
Funeral anthem, " Have mercy Lord"—Beethoven., Four
Tromboni Obligati, arranged by the Rev.'R. F. Elwin.
Air, Madame Carradori Allan, "Gratias agimus," Clariunet
Obligato, Mr. Wilman—Gugleilmi.
Air, Mr. H. Phillips, " Redemptor Mutdi"—Mozart.
Recit. and air, Mrs. Wood, "If guiltless blood," (Susannah)
Handel.

PART I.
"0 Lord grant the King a long life"—

A SELECTION FROM HANDEL'S ORATORIO, SOLOMON.
Chorus, " Your harps and cymbals sound."
Recit. and air, Mrs. W. Knyvett, " What tho' I trace."
Chorus,' " From the Censer."
Recit. Mr. Bennett, "Mv Sov'reign Liege."
Recit. Mr. Braham, "Admit them."
Recit. Mrs. A. Shaw, "Thou Son of David."
Resit. Mr. Braham, " What says the other."
Recit. Miss Birch, "I cannot varnish o'er my tongue."
Recit. Mr. Braham, " Hear me, ye womelW't •
Recit. apd air, Mrs. A. Shaw, " Can I see my infant
gored."
Resit. (accompanied) Mr. Braham, "Israel attend."
Chorus and quartet, Miss Birch, Mr. H. Ball, Mr. Bennett.
and Mr. E. Taylor, "Swell, swell the full chorus."
Recit. and air, Mr. E. Taylor, "Thrice blest that wise dis-
cerning King."
Chorus. " Praise the Lord with harp and tongue."
PART 11.
Chorus; " Quod, quod in orbe"—Hummel.
Recit. Mr. Brehm'', "Deeper and deeper still," and Air,
Waft her angels," (Jephthab.)—liandel.
Recitative de Aira, Madame Caradof Allan, "Del Parlate,"
1.
(II Sacrifieio d'Abramo)—Cimarosa.
Chorus, "Jehovah to thee"—Pfeffel. •
Trio, Mrs. A. Shaw Mr. Bennett, and Mr. E. Taylor, "Bow
down thine ear"—Cherubini.
Air, Mrs. Wood, "In sweetest harmony."
Chorus, "0 fatal day," (Saul)—Handel.
•
Air, Mrs. W. Knyvett, " Let the bright seraphim." Trumpet
ehligato, Mr. Harper, (Samaon)—Handel.
"THE CHRISTIAN'S PRAYER."
,A Sacred Cantata, by L. Sphorr. (Translated by Mr. E.
Taylor.)
Chorus, "In heaven, 0 Jehovah !" The Solo parts by Miss
Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw, Messrs. Bennett and E. Taylor.
Chorus. " For everballowed be thy name."
, Messrs. Bennett E.
Quartet, Miss Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw
Taylor, and
Ohorus, "Thy love is every morning ne„..,,
Chorus and Quartet, '"l'hy boundless grace."
Solo, Mrs. W. Knyvett, "All gracious Father," and
Chorus, " 0 wisdom eternal."
Chorus, "0 may thy will he done on earth."
, Duet, Mrs. A: Shaw, and Mr. Braham, 0 clothe
our
val-
leys," and
Chorus, " Give us we pray our daily bread."
Quartet, Miss Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw, Messrs. Bennett,.E.Tay-
lur, and
Chorus, "0 Lord ! by heaven's bright armies surrounded."
M
B°lo, r.-El. Phillips, and Chorus, " Thee Lord, thy crea-
tures own."
Chorus "For thou art Lord."
,
PART 111.
Chorus-, "0 clap your hinds."--Neukomm.
ltecit. and stir, Mr. H. Phillips, "Now. Heaven in fullest
glr'ry shone" (Creation)—Havdn.
11qer ' ' (• nd arranged for a
Marti th Solo -Mr. Braham. Trumpet obligato,
r• Harper. Accoinpanied on the organ, a
full orchestra) by Sir George Stuart, and
Chorus "Great God ! What do I see."
.°lietto, Madame Caradori Allan and Mrs. W. Knyvett,
Quaff auelante."--Marcello.

A SELECTION FROIkI lIANPF!.'S ORATORIO ISRAEL IN EGYPT.
!tech. Mr. Bepoett. `• Pharaoh still exalted."
Chorus; `• lie gave their. iktini'tis?"
Chorus, " lie sent a thid: darltieso;"
Recit. (accoinpanied) Miss Birch, " holy light."
Chorus. " rebuketh the IteirSta.`"."
Chorus, " lie led them through the deep."
" But the waters overwhelme.l their enemies."
Duet, .Ur. H. Phillips and Mi. B; Taylor, "'file Lord is a
man of war."

Chorus " The Lord shall reign."
Re,-it:" illr. Braham, "For the host of Pharaoh."
Ghouls..." Tho Lord shall reign."
Solo, H rs. Wood, "Sing ve to the Lord."
Chorus, "The Horse and his Rider."

The 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, of practising together. Guglielmis' air " Gratias -agi--
toes," wasspleudidly given by Mauame Caradoti, the clarionet.
Ohiigato by Willman. The fine bass voice of Mr. Phillips was.
heard to great advantage in Motart's " Redemtor mundi Deus,"
which was followed by Mrs. Wood's performance of the recitetive, "Alas! I find the fatal toils are set," and the succeeding
• air from Flanders Oratorio of Susanna. 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 soon 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 comparison We would not, however.
express a harsh. opinion respecting this talented young singer.
We should not be unmindful of her youth, and. that her voice is
yet barely arrived at perfection ; and we believe the fair canta-
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. To have attained, however, at the early age
of eighteen, the eminence, as a first-rate and standard vocalist,
which she possesses, is in itself a high encomium. In the esti-
mation 'of the Liverpool public Mrs. Wood has, since the com-
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 fine, and in
Haydn's highly descriptive 'recitative and air, from the Crea-
! tion, he gave the fullest effect to the beautiful conceptions of the
author. Mr. Braham was not in good voice, which may be ac-
'counted for by his late indisposition, from which, indeed, he is
not yet flay recovered. As he went on in the performance;
however, the huskiness of his tones became less perceptible, and
he gave Handers sublime recitative from Jephtha, " Deeper
and deeper still," in magnificent style. Of Madame Caradori
we also .1)w;i1;•. as one who has made a highly favourable
impression. Her great talents have won her'golaen opinions
thryughopt the-country, and we can say from experience that
the .more she is known, the mare, will her, brilliant exe-
cution anil the - high'. tone of feeling which accompanies
her performances be appreciated. Mrs. Knyvett is an old
favouritC. 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 to a manner that won universal admiration. We
must not omit to mention Miss Birch and Mr. Bennett, who -
both acquitted themselves well.
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 of her choristers.

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 I.—OVERTURE.
Recit. accom., Mr. Braham, " Comfort ye, comfort ye my
people."
Air, " Every valley shall be exalted."
Chorus, "And the glory of the Lord."
Recit. accom., Mr. E. Taylor, "Thus saith the 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 tellest good tidings in Zion."
Recit. accom., Mr. H. Phillips, " For behold darkness shall
cover the earth."
Air, " The people that walked in darkness"
Chorus, " kor unto us a child is born."
A PASTORAL SYMPHONY.
Recit., Mrs. Wood, "There were shepherds."
Recit. accom., " And to ! the angel of the Lord came upon
them."

" And the angel said unto them."
Recit. accom., " And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host."
" Chorus, " Glory to God in the highest."
Air, " Madame-Caradori Allan, " Rejoice greatly, 0 daugh-
ter of Zion !"
Recit., Mrs. A. Shaw, " Then shall the evesy of the blind be
Opened."
Air, " He shall feed his flock like a shepherd."
Air, Mrs. Knyvett, "Come unto me all ye that labour and
are heavy laden." _
Chorus, " His yoke is easy."
PART 11.
Chnrus. "Behold the Lamb of Gd."
Air, Mrs. A. Shaw, " Ile was despised and rejected of men."
Chorus, " Surely he bath borne our griefs."
Itecit. accotn., Mr.-Bennett, "All they that see him laugh
him to scorn."
Chorus, " He trusted in God that He 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, " Lill up your heads, 0
ye gates!" "-Who is the King-Of Glory!" "The Lord strong
and mighty," " Lilt up your heads," "The Lord of Hosts."
Recit., Mr. Bennett, z• Unto which of the angels."
• Chorus, "Let all the angels of God worship him."
.Air, Mr. E. Taylor, "Thou art gone upon high."
'Chorus, "The Lord gave the word."
-7' Air, Miss Birch, How beautiful are the feet of them that
preach the gospel of peace."
• Quartet, Mrs. W. KuyVett, Mrs. A. Sbaw, 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 ns 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 HI.
Air, Mrs. Wood, " I 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,
sound '

"The 'trumpet shall

ecit., Mrs. A. Shaw, "Then shall be brought to pass the
saving-that is written."
Duet, Mrs. A. Shaw and Mr. Bennett, "0 death, where is
thy sting ?"
Chorus, "But thanks be to God."
Air, Miss Birch, "If God be for 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.
recision.
recitative, "Comfort, ve my people," was •begun ra-
ther languidly. The -veteran, however, soon roused himself.
The shake and cadence, her warfare is. accomplished," was a
rich modulation. The falsetto in alto which followed, " The
voice of him that crieth in the wilderness," was given with his
accustomed perfection. The execution, however, on the whole,
was tame, and rather devoid of energy. The air which followed
was better sung, "Every valley shall be exalted." It gave art
opportunity to the cantos of proving the high character which
they have obtained. The crash of the succeeding chorus was
'equal in precision to anything we ever beard; the spontaneous
and deathlike silence' before time overwhelming conclusion,
`" For the month of the Lord bath spoken it," was very effective,
and the concluding cadence very beautiful. It produced a
marked effect on the audience.
The recitative with accompaniment, by Mr. E. Taylor, was
rather flat after the first bar; he again, however, recovered his
tone. In the air which followed-his fine bass voice was heard to
great advantage. In some of his cadences its fine quality of
tone was nearly lost. Throughout it was , rather deficient. in
power. The construction of St. Peter's kir sound is very in•
different, and the task of filling a space full of separate com-
partments can be no easy one. This defect has, however, as far
as practicable,' been remedied by the committee. The succeed-
ing chorus was well given; nothing, however, extraordinary.
The recitative, 4,y Mrs. A. Shaw, "Behold a virgin shall con-
ceive," was commented in fine tone. The tenor notes of this
lady's voice are Bich and expressive, and full of feeling.
The commencement of the succeeding air, "0 thou that tellest,"
was given with thrilling sweetness. Eler voice was in perfect
tune throughout. The crash of the chorus after this contrasted
well with the plaintive sweetness of the air. •
The recitative, with accompaniment, of Mr. Phillips,
" For behold ! darkness shall come over the earth," was finely
given. The bass cadenza and shake at the conclusion, "to the
brightness of thy rising," was exceedingly effective. In the air
which faowed, the sweet flowing confusion of sounds of the
orchestra was accompanied in must correct and perfect tune.
The flutes in this told-with good effect. The conclusion of the
air, "Upon them bath the light shined," was again given with
a finely. modulated shake, and 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 undulating tone was beauti-
ful. This sweetness gave additional force .to the succeeding
fortissimo farioso. The fugue was splendid. -This was repeated,
apparently from an intimation• from the president. It was de-
cidedly one of the first cheruses-of the morning's performance,
and the Da Capo was even .superior.
The beautiful pastoral symphony which followed told with
charming effect after the preceding fugue. The double basses
in the orchestra sent out a soft volume of tone which was splen-
did; the air appeared to teem and vibrate with its richness—it
Was redolent of music. The fine mellowness of the deep CCCC
of the organ also told well. The recitative of Mrs. Weed,
"There were shepherds," was giVen with that richness, power,
and execution, which she especially unites as a singer. " And
they were sore afraid," at the conclusion of the recitative, and
accompaniment was given with that distinct and thrilling soft-
ness which peculiarly distinguishes this cantatrice. At the con-
clusion
of the second recitative and accompaniment, " Praising
God and saying," immediately before the chorus, the thrilling
sweetness and power of her voice was beyond expression beau-
tiful. At its conclusion the audience unanimously rose. The
succeeding chorus was most effective.
The air, which almost immediately followed, by Madame
Caradori Allan, " Rejoice greatly," contrasted the two song-
stresses finely. It was SUM!' with surpassing sweetness, but was,
at the commencement, languid and deficient in power. As she
proceeded, howev,r she
tonged herself, and gave' the eeneht-
sten, "Peace unto the heathen," most heautifull
and 'thir a it.
dience, by the general.
move which observible 'appeared
rightly to appreciate it. Comparing" her voice 'with Mrs,
Wood's, it was characterised by a thinness of tone; though ex_

ceedingly sweet it I:teled the rich mellowness of the former
lady's voice. Nor was it. equal in power, we should almost
imagine, from debility, she not having perfectly recovered the
shock of the death of her friend Malibran.
Mrs. Shaw immediately followed its the fine recitative, "Then
shall the eyes of the blind be opened," and the peculiarly rich
and soft quality of the tone of her voice, particularly in the
tenor noes, was heir. observable. It was sung in fine keeping
with. the'subject. The beautiful poetry of the words, "'Then
shall the Lune man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb
shall sing," was sung with exquisite richness and plaintiveness,
and in a style which beautifully accorded with it,
The air by Mrs. W. Knyvett, "Come unto Him all ye that
labour," was given with that peculiar sweetness and finish in
correctness of tone and execution which is her characteristic.
The concluding cadence, " And ye shall find rest unto your
souls," was given with a liquid and almost uuearthly sweetness.
She was this morning in tine voice.
The chorus which concluded the first part was marked with
the excellence as regards precision and effect, which through-
out distinguished the choruses.
The second part commenced with the fine chorus, "Behold
the• Lamb of God," in which the cantos again distinguished
themselves.
The air which followed by Mrs. A. Shaw, " He was despised
and rejected of men," was commenced in a beautifully rich
tenor tone, plaintively modulated, which accorded with the
solemn pathos of the subject. The deep tenor of the conclu-
sion, in the rata singing " and acquainted with grief,"
was inexpressibly rich and mellow in tone, and she gave a
most beautiful and appropriate turn to the same conclusion in
the Da Capo.
The succeeding chorus, "Surely he bath borne our griefs,"
was a fine body of melody.
The next recitative, acCompanied, introduced Mr. Bennet—
it was sung with a grimace which ill-accorded with the words,
and which, in these who were observing him, considerably
deteriorated the effect. He was in good voice.
After the succeeding chorus Mr. Braham was again intro-
duced in the recitative, " The rebuke bath broken his heart."
'rile shake in "He is full of heaviness," was beautifully mo-
dulated ; as is always the case ; when this lord of song modu-
lates his voice and does not tear the air, he is successful. The
recitative was well sung. The softness of the cadence was es-
pecially beautiful. In the Da Capo of the succeeding air,
"Like unto his sorrow," the body and richness of tone was
worthy of his best days.
In the succeeding recitation, Mrs. 'W. Knyvett .sung with
more spirit, and the piercing distinctness of tone so peculiar to
her, almost to an Italian 'quality' of voice, was very observable.
The correctness of intonation•was not less distinguished, and
the Modulation and shake of the succeeding air, at the conclu-
sion, " Thy holy One to see corruption," was exquisitely sweet.
The semi-chorus, " Lift up your heads," of the principal
singers which, followed, was not at all marked by superior ex-
cellence, but went off'very tamely.
In the conclusion of the chorus " Who is the King of
glory F" 'the organ was heard solo fora moment, and gave a
rich finish to the
The short recitative by Mr. Bennett was well given, but little
opportunity of judging; of his fine tenor voice was afforded. -
The'air whirls followed, " Thou art gone up on high," intro-,
diced' Mr. E. TaYlor's fine mellow bass voice with good effect:,
Though, as we, before observed, the deficiency.of power and, e,
tone-diffusing nature of the building' rendered it less striking
than it, deserved to be. ' Mir • JET
In the succeeding air Miss Birch sang very sweetly,And with
a rich full tone, with a flute accompaniment, " Hove beautiful
are the feet- of them that preach the gospel of'peace.'"'-'
In the quartette which followed, " Their sound ie gnixennut
into all lands," by Mrs. W. Knyvett„. Mrs. A. Shaw, 111fr.13en-
nett, and Mr. E. Taylor; the voice of Mr. BetinettVai'very
effective, and the chorus formed a lineeonetusion. . • '
The fugue which introduced the succeeding air by Mr.
Phillips was well 'executed. The instrumentation threughtiet
bore the same character of precision and effect, but wag rather
too loud, claiming attention over the voice of the singer. Mr.
.Phillips's voice is distinguished by its musical tone. The
shake in the bass, at the conclusion of the air, " Against
his annointed," was splendid, and the instrumental cresendo
in the da cape of the first part was perfectly beautiful.
The chorus that followed was, like the preceding, distinguished
by great precision.
The recitative of Mr. Bennett, " He that dwelleth in heaven
shall laugh them to scorn," was de trop prononce,—too much
staccato, too abrupt in its style for the subject.
The grand Hallelujah Chorus which concluded the second
part was splendid. Mr. Chipp's services on the double drum
told finely, and gave great power to the whole. Nor was the
splendid tone of Harper's trumpet less effective. The richness
and clearness of the tone was distinctly perceptible above the
crash of the chorus, and the.soft and mellow cadenza of the fine-
toned organ was not less beautiful. It was immediately repeat-
ed on a wave of the steward's wand, by Lord Skelinersdale;
The volnme and distinctness of tone produced by Harper, in
the repeat, was again the distinguishing feature. It was truly
surprising. This chorus was the gem of the morning's per-
formance.
A quarter of an hour's cessation was allowed between the
second and third parts.
Mrs. Wood opened the concluding part with an air, "I know
that my redeemer liveth." The quality of tone of her lower
notes are decidedly not so rich as those of Mrs. Shaw, but in
richness of tone in her alto and soprano notes--in distinctness
and in execution—she is decidedly the rival queen ofsong of the
present festival. "And though worms destroy this' body" was
given with surprising volume and sweetness. The exquisite
modulation of some of her soprano tones was perfectly soul
thrilling. A nervous intensity of delight appeared to play on
the countenances of all as they looked approval at each other.
The sounds appeared almost too angelic to proceed from an
earthly frame as they floated in silvery sweetness round the
building. At its conclusion Mrs. Wood evidently appeared
satisfied that she had succeeded in her effort.
The dirge-like quartet which followed, by Mrs. 'Wood, Mr
A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. E. Taylor, was given with
much correctness of tune; melodious in its confusion of sweet
sounds.
The trumpet obligato of Mr. Harper, in accompaniment of
Mr. H. Phillips, was beautiful. No man ever yet produced
such a tone on this instrument; and the command which he has
over it is really astonishing. The natural shrillness of the in-
strument was modulated to a richness of tone inconceivably
melodious. His trumpet was also in most perfect tune. The
accompaniment entirely eclipsed -Mr. Phillips's fine voice, and
almost solely attracted attention.
A recitative by Mrs. Shaw, and duet with Mr. Bennett; fol-
lowed—" 0 death, where is thy sting?" The dirge-like nature
of the music was finely relieved by the succeeding chorus, "But
thanks be to God."

This was. followed by an air by Miss Birch, '• If God be for
us, who can be against us ?" It was sung with much roundness
of tone and sweetness, Its sweetness, roundness, and evenness
of tone formed its principal characteristic. A shake and ca-
denza at the conclusion was a beautifully modulated rich body
of tone. This lady is a pleasing singer.
The grand chorus which concluded the morning's perform.
ance was very magnificent, and was of tremendous volume. In
this again the cantos were particularly effective. The conclu-
sion, "And with the Lamb for ever and ever," was truly splen-
did. Here the trumpet of Mr. Harper and the double drunas of
Mr. Chipp, joined to the swelling', melody of the organ, formed
a flower of which, had the garland been deprived, it would have
left it insipid and devoid of finish. We should not either forget
to mention the violins, which performed their part with great
precision and effect. . We, however, did not like this so well as
the grand chorus at the conclusion of the second part. This
concluded the oratorio, which was over about three o'clock.
The church presented a very splendid appearance. With the
exception of about two tiers in the patrons' gallery, and a few
reserved seats in the body of the church under the gallery, and
where the seeing must have been defective, the whole was
densely crowded.

ti-IE LIVERPOOL STMCMARD,_

shortly,,recovercd Isis tone. It was, however. but the
„wreck of bye-gone day,, and a failing of voice was in many
liarts, perceptible, especially in the bravura in the last line,
" the 'song of victory.''
A dtietto from " La Gazza Ladra," by Mrs. Wood and M
A. Shaw, followed. The- execution of Mrs. Wood, was truly
surprising; she appeared endeavouring to find out .new beau-
ties and new difficulties with which to try her wodilerful com-
mand of vnice. it seemed to desport itself in luxuriant wan-
toniiess. The more solid musical voice of Mrs. Shaw contrasted
finely With the rapid and florid execution of Mrs. Wood. Her
run down the chromatic scale in the solo in the first part Was
astonishing.; each particular semi-tone was as individually dfs-
tinct as if slowly and separately enunciated. This sulairiiing
effort was loudly applauded. Mrs. Shaw appears to want aiii-
inatiou.
In the'aria from " La Sonarribula," by Bellini, Madame Ca-
radori made her appearance, as announced, and was greeted
with loud applause. She sung with greater spirit than her ap-
pearance would lead the spectator to suppose, for she is evidently
unwell. The execution of this aria was brilliant in the extreme.
She introduced a most lovely shake into the second line of the
I second verse, " Naomi non *hrillo," which almost electrified the
audience. It was greeted with a suppressed applause, which
cetild not be entirely restrained. We were prepared to award
the paint of the evening hitherto to Mrs. Wood, but the imms,
sing beauty of execution, and clear, brilliant tone rendered this
aria a perfect gem. At its conclusion it was greeted with a
stoim of applause, and an attempt was made to encore it; but
it was very properly, immediately hissed down. The pale face
of Madame Caradori claimed some compassion; and it would
have been the height of cruelty to force an encore of a piece
requiring so much energy.
Succeeding this piece was a dialogo brilliante for the flute and
clarionet,' the music by BoChsa, which was executed by Messrs.
Nicholson and Widinan. It would be superfluous in us to di-
late on the excellencies of Nicholson as a flute-player; his-
merits are too well known. The duet was brilliantly performed
and exceedingly sweet. The execution on both instruments
was surprising. Neither instruments, however, are very great
favourites of ours; for, however sweet, both are imperfect, and
a perfection may be attained on them beyond which the player
cannot attain. Notwithstanding the excellence of the perform-
ers, the blowing was occasionally very audible, and by its hiss-
ing noise destroying the finish of the tone. But this is the fault
of these instruments. The duet was loudly applauded. A
quartet from Balfe's " Siege of Rochelle" followed by Mrs.
Wood, Mrs. W. Knyvett, and Messrs. E. Taylor and H. Phil-
lips. "Hark! the matin bells are chiming," was given by
Mrs: Wood with charming effect. A faint attempt at encore
was got up, but did nut succeed. Griesbach's air, "The Auld
wife," was now sung by Mr. H.. Phillips. It was sung with
much:pleasing humour and.in very good taste, and suet wigs an
alniost unanimous encore: The verse—
" Now she talks and she sings of old times,
When nifebody's bye to hear,
And sometimes the mild body laughs,
And sometimes she drops a tear,"
was sung with rich humour. His voice was even and musical
throughout.
The great attraction of the evening was M. Ole B. Bull's
violin concerto. lie was loudly greeted on making his bow;
,his youthful appearance Would hardly give, promise of his ex-
traordinary powers... He commenced with a most splendid
-tmoYeneiit oa the double stop. The brilliancy and qua-
-11101 of his tone was truly wonderful. It is hardly possible
atillepict the alternate surprise, wonder, and delight of the au-
'thence as. they listened to his astonishing feats on this most
diffid'ult instrument; but which none appeared to appreciate
inure than the orchestra who knew those difficulties. As he
produced'hia'spleridid treinulo on the 4th string, the audience
appeared moved to sympathy. On. striking the 3rd, -sth. and
octave above octave on the harmonies the audience smiled
with delight and surprise. His beautiful harmonics on the
double stop set theth silent in astonishment, whilst his extra-
ordinary execution left them wrape in wonder that sweet sounds
could be so rapidly and distinctly diffused. But it is
vain to attempt a diScription. As ' the exquisitely beauti-
ful tones floated through the concert-room, they were
received with a breathless suspense. His performance was
not distinguished by any of the tricks of Paganini, which
used to tell so weft in a mixed audience, but which, as
sound. music, are worthless, and his execution and tone, we
think, nearly equalled that master—that immortalizer of Ore-
moni. At the eariclusion, he was justly rewarded with. an una-
nimous "bravo.'An attempt on the part of the gallery to
get up an encore, was immediately hushed. The finale to the
first act-of " Tancredi" followed by Madame Caradori Allan,
Miss Birch, Mrs. Wood, and Messrs. Braham, Bennett, and
H. Phillips, and chorus. It is difficult in this cantata to par-
ticularize. It Was, however, well sung, and went off with spirit.
This concluded the first part of the performance.
The second part commenced with Beethoven's overture to
" Pidelio," which was played with great precision.
Mrs. Wood next came on, to sing Mr. C. Horn's new air,
" The Mariner's Cave." This was an air suiting Mrs. Wood's
style, and was very sweetly sung, but was not in itself anything
extraordinary beyond a mere simple melody. It obtained,
however, an encore. which was readily complied with.
The air which followed was a Duetto, from Rossini, by Ma-
dame Caradori Allan and Mr. H. Phillips. It was sung in fine
style; Caradori sung with spirit, and herexecut ion was brilliant. '
Phillips sung in a manly and rich tone. The lively mannerism .
of the piece was also well managed.
Mr. Bennett sung the next cavatina, from II Bravo, " Se
nella tombs," by Methane, well. He has a voice of much
sweetness and power. There is a want, however, of becoming
modesty—a self-conceit about him which, whilst appealing
!or the favourable opinion of an audience, is not good policy, to
say the least. It was faintly applauded.
The grand amusement of the second part, was an extempo-
raneous duet upon any given themos, by Mr. Bochsa, on the
harp, and M. Ole Bull on the violin. After they had made
their bow to the audience, Sir G. Smart advanced to the front
of the orchestra, and addressing the audience, said:—" Ladies
and gentlemen, Mr. Bochsa and Mr. Ole Bull request to be
favoured with any' musical theme, on which they will play
extempore." A gentleman in the centre of the reserved seats,
immediately called out "Non Tuvesta," which was loudly ap-
plauded. Immediately afterwards, much amusement was
caused by upWards of thirty gentlemen advancing to the front
of the orchestra, and showering themas around the feet of the
rival musical giants. By the number of which, M Bochsa
seemed for the moment to be bewildered—after looking them
over a thema wasetrosen out from which a most lovely -duet was
woven. The themas were taken in rotation, from one of which,
which appeared to be God save the King, some beautiful va-
riations were drawn. The whole, however, passed off rather
tamely, and a few hisses were heard at its conclusion. M.
Ole B. Bull seemed puzzled and did not play freely, whilst M.
Bochsa hammered away at variations on his instrument. We
might almost say it proved a failure.
T.le next piece introduced Mrs. W. Knyvett, as a solo, in the
recitative and air " Auld Robin Gray," for singing which
beautiful melody Mrs. Wood is noted. In the line,
" My father urg'd me sad, my mither didna speak,"
she introduced a most unmelodious and contradictory alto. It
was, altogether, sung in only passable style. It was sweet, but
the music is so surpassingly beautiful that it could hardly be
otherwise. It was pretty loudly applauded.
A duet by Messrs Braliain and Phillips followed, " The But-
terfly." It is a sweet legato movement, and was sung in excel-
lent harmony. It was, however, but faintly applauded.
Caradori sung the succeeding beautiful Scotch ballad, "Corn-
ing thro' the rye" exquisitely ; and her modest and
arch de-
meanour won on every heart. She was rapturously entmred.
The audience-now began very generally to disperse, not wait-
ing for the three succeeding pieces. Some were even Goths
enough to leave the concert-roein as Madame Caradori was
warbling forth her beautiful Scotch ballad. This was down-
right murder, and was a gross want of taste and sensibility. As
the audience appeared to be getting impatient. Beethoven's
succeeding chorus of prisoners, "0 what delight," was omitted,
and Mrs. Wood came forward to give her scena front the finale
of ltosinis "La Donna del Lego." It was sung with the usual
thrilling effect which this lady produces, and was, at its conclu-
sion, loudly applauded.
God save the King" was then sung by the principal singers
and chorus, the company of course rising. It was a rich treat,
and we were sorry to see so many willingly miss it.
Madame Caradori sung the first verse with great sweetness,
hut rather languidly as if exhausted. Mrs. Knyvett sung the
next verse, but in her endeavour for power of tone and to outvie,
she rather overstrained her voice and pitched it out of tune.
Mr's. Wood took the third verse, and seemed determined to
outvie her competitors. She exerted herself greatly, and the
energy she threw into the line, " Thy choicest gifts to pour,"
Was splendid in its effect. The audience gave an unanimous
and simultaneous burst of "Bravo." This concluded the even-
ing's performance, the concert breaking up about half-past
twelve o'clock.
We observed Lord Sandon, Lord Skelmeradale, Lord
Tliynne, Lord Grosvenor, and, we think, Lord Wilton, atnongst
the distinguished company in the patrons' seats.
The preparations for to-day's amusements are nearly com-
pleted. The double gallery connecting the Exchange-rooms
and the Town-hall has been erected, and the suite of rooms is
nearly ready for its motley visitants. It is said that the com-
mittee have been obliged to refuse, for want of room, low ap-
plications for tickets for this morning's oratorio. of Mendelsd
sohn's " St. Paul."

TO THE EDITOR OF TILE LIVERPOOL ST4ND.9RD.
sin,—l shall be obliged to you for the insertion of the fol.
[owingL—

The Rev. Thomas Maguire, while in Liverpool, thought pro-
per to challenge the Rev. Hugh M'Neile to refute the doctrine
of the Runtish church. The rev. gentleman, hearing Mr.
M'Neile was absent front Liverpool, said he would wait three
weeks, in order to give Mr. M'Neile's friends time to write to
acquaint him of the circumstance. Now, the period which
elapsed from the time he issued his challenge up to the time he
left was not more than ten day", This braggart (for he deserves
no other name) knew Mr. M'Neile would return at a stated
time, and rather than meet such a powerful opponent, the brag-
gart bolted.
Liverpool is not the only place this fellow visited, and held
meetings at, in order to delude the miserable wretches that at-
tend his meetings. lie had better use great precaution lest he
run his head into the noose which he himself has prepared for
others.

Hie challenge is accepted, and whether it be a written or 'an
oral one, he is bound to answer it.
Although I differ from the Rev. Hugh M'Neile, I admire his
talents, which are first-rate; and he certainly is one of the most
able preachers and elegant scholars, and most accomplished
orators that ever preached from the pulpit of this or ant• other
town, and fully competent to cope with fifty Maguires.—Yours,
&c., A PROTESTANT DISSENTER.

TO THE EDITOR OP THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.
Si think a most fitting opportunity will shortly present
itself for a general meeting of the Operative Conservative So-
ciety. I allude to the occasion of the annual dinner of the
Tradesmen's Conservative Society.
As the Amphitheatre will be •occopied by the latter on the
18th, I would sl!szgest that the Operative Society dine on the
20th; the building will he in a complete state to receive them
without any expense of fitting-up, and they will have the at-
tendance of their worthy representative, Lord Sandon, and the
other gentlemen who may honour the preceding dinner with
their presence. We owe great obligations to our brethren of
the Operative Society, and when opportunities are afforded to
other similar societies in other towns, 1 think we should not he
backward on any occasion to convince the " good men and
true'' in our Own town of our desire to cultivate their good-
fellowship. Tickets of 2s. 6d. each would, I apprehend, be suf-
ficient to cover the expense, as the building wo'jld be prepared
for their reception.-1 am, sir, yours, respectfully,
Liverpool, Oct. 6, 1836. a G. J.

A POETICAL G •
ENIUS.—In this city a poetical genius was
114-tiled up before a police magistrate, charged with kissing a girl
and kicking up a dust, and the following poetical dialogue el-r-
-atted—

Magistrate—ls your name John Jay?
Prisoner—Yes, your honour. so the people say.
Magistrate—Wa's it vou who kissed the girl and raised the
Alarm ?
Prisoner—Yes, your honour, hut I thought it was no harm.
Magistrate—You rascal! do you come here to make rhymes?
Prisoner—No, your honour, but it will happen so sometimes.
Magistrate—Be ofT, you scamp—get out of my sight.
then bid you; ao,l n ight.-
Prisouer—nunk'e, your honour,
:s.:-G1a..:.y.;10 Liberator'