Time was, but is now no more, when this song was ‘regarded as the infallible test of vucal proficiency in England ; the pretensions of any singer were acknowledged who could pass the ordeal. of the volleys of triplets she had, to fire through in “ The Soldier tired ;” and whosoever ventured not to essay the voluble divisions of this proof of skill was classed derogatorily as a ballad singer, and esteemed accordingly..