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    association oiTlmmeni'e numerical force aiid general ramifiMtioin throughout France , will doubtless vindicate the attendance of the public on the 25 th , 26 th , and 28 th of June , when , under , the baton of their conductor and founder , M . Eugene Delaporte , they will'assemble in the great orchestra of the Crystal Palace , to the number of 3 , 000 voices . The Association from whom we are to receive this numerous deputation is on a much larger scale than any similar institution in tins country , Its members number more than 30 , 000 , and there is hardly a commercial or manufacturing town in France that has not some " Socie ' te ' Mnsicale" " Cercle Choral" in union with it . These are mainly composed of the commercial classes , shopkeepers , superintendents , clerks , intelligent artisans , &c . It will bo an interesting point to

    The popular artists , Mr . and Mrs . German Reed , took their benefit on Monday evening-at the Gallery of Illustration . On this occasion the celebrated Mr . Parry re-appeared in public life . There was a erowded audience present . The usual performance went off with the usual hilarity and pleasure . ^ Mr . John Parry was received with the warmest expression of delight , and , after a scene touching on his popularity , he was induced to sit down to the piano and sing his famous ballad of " Fayre Rosarnonde . " His style of playing is remarkably fine and expressive , and he seems to be more humorous and dramatic than ever . The entertainment concluded with a comic rendering of " H Barbiere de Seviglia , " in which Mr . and Mrs . German Heed , and Mr . Parry showed themselves to the highest perfection in mock singing . We have no doubt that this entertainment , if continued , would at once become one of the most popular in the metropolis .

    Mr . Washington Frieni } , whose visits had been for some time expected , appeared on Monday evening , in the lower room at St . James's HalJ . His great and " varied entertainment was witnessed with every satisfaction by the audience , and if there were any disappointed , ! t must have arisen from the almost impossibility forgone man to discharge , adequately , so much work as Mr . Friend has set himself to accomplish . However , on Monday night he proved himself not unequal to his task , sis the huge and wellexecuted panorama , witli its -grand-arid beautiful varietyiof American scenery , moved before the audience . Mr . Friend keeps up a running fire of illustrations , sings a great number of songs pleasingly , andaecompanies himself with skill on several instruments . His entertainment bids fair to be very attractive , both by the information—which is valuable—and the amusement which it affords to all . The French Orpheonists at the Crystal Palace . —The members of the Orpheon Society of France , as an amateur choral

    Mario Haoul , Madame Miolan Carvalho tlie Queen , M . Faure Si Sris , Madame- Nantier Didiee Urban , Signor Tagliafico Nevers , and M . Zelgar Marcel . The performance was admirable , and excited the greatest enthusiasm . At the St . James's Theatre , during the last week , the French plays have been varied and lightened by the production of a vaudeville , or farce , entitled "La Femme aux ( Eufs d'Op . " The title does not altogether represent the incident of the piece , which is the extrieation of a Parisian " fast man * ' from the evil consequences of his prodigality by the wit and ingenuity of a sparkling grisette . The affair is exceedingly amusing , and well worth a visit .

    presence of a densely crowded audience . The cast was one of the best that could have been produced . From the first scene to the last Mdlle . Titiens was transcendently fine . The execution of the music of Queen Marguerite by Mdlle . Louisa Michal was remarkable for vigour and brilliancy . Madame Bprghi Mamo was equally fine and charming :. The part of Nevers was ably sustained by Signor Everardi and Sigrior Giugh ' ni in concert with Mxllle . Titiens , sang and acted perhaps better than he ever did before . The performance was the grandest and most powerful of the season , and produced the utmost enthusiasm and applause . At the Royal Italian Opera , the " Huguenots" was given on Monday night , hx presence of one of' the most densely crowded audiences of the season . Madame Grisi was Valentine , Sigrnor

    reflect upon , that of those visitors not one in a hundred will before the approaching visit have set foot in England . We need scarcely say , that it in the aim of the Crystal Palace Company to make the performance as successful as possible . The novelty of the idea , the reputation which the " Orpheonists " achieved at their great performance at the Palace of Industry , in March , 185 J > , and the selection of music chosen for the present occasion , will go far to ensure this . In these times of distrust of princes and potentates , it is gratifying to those who look to tho peoples rather than their rulers , that Englishmen should be made aware of the visit of a body of more than 3 , 000 of our Gallic

    neighbours , and tlmt the reception given to . them , during their brief glimpse of this country , should be such as to send them back to their continental homes full of the pleasure and respect for England which should result from a visit to our island . Many points in whicli this may be effected will occur to the thoughtful and well-informed . Our public buildings and institutions are certainly not so accessible as those of Paris or Franco generally . Perhaps some means may be found for throwing these open to _ the Orpheonists . Perhaps it may not bo unwise if the metropolitan rifle corps were to adopt some menns of fraternising with them . Of the kindred musical societies we are glud to learn that the Sncred Harmonio Society and Mr . Henry Leslie ' Choir intend inviting

    them to a public performance . Perhaps some other associations may follow the good exnmple . These aid but a few suggestions put of many . Every Englishman will be anxious that a body of intelligent French men , who , by the very circumstances of the case

    will exercise considerable influence in their own spheres after their return , should receive such a cordial welcome as shall give them a favourable impression of England and its people . At St . James'Hall , on Tuesday evening , Miss Leffler grave a concert ,, of a most attractive description . Mr . Distin ' s Ventit Horn Union performed a selection froni the ; " Na'buco , with great power and precision . Madame Weiss- gave most expressively Balfe's scena . " The Ring is on my Hand . " " The Bel ' l-ringer " was finely given by Mr . Santley ; he was loudly applauded and encored . Miss Arabella Goddard ' s " Cra « ovienne " was admirably executed . Miss Leffler was enthusiastically received , and she sang with remarkable finish the " Se m' abbandoni " of Mercadante . Mr .

    Weiss gave with his usual power and feeling the " village Blacksmith . " Miiddle . Sophie Humler performed a fantasia on the violin , and astonished every o » e ; Miss Rose Horsee is a very neat vocalist-Sims Reeves was in fine voice , and sang the " Adelaida " with- all his aceustomed sweetness and force . The room was crowded , and-the ? concert one of the best musical entertainments of the week .

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    I N the House of Commons © n Thursday , on the order of the day for going into a Committee of Supply on the Army Estimates , Major Edwards inquired whether any correspondence had passed between the War Office and the Treasury respecting the omission from the Army Estimates of the usual vote for the annual training * of the Yeomanry Cavalry . Mr . John Locke called attention to the claims of the artificers of the Land Transport Corps , enlisted during : the Crimean war , detailing the particulars of their case , and of their bargain with the Government , the conditions of ' which , they alleged , had not been fulfilled . The claims were supported by Alderman Salomons and Colonel North . Mi \§ Dee : pes pressed the Government to state their intentions respecting the Yeomanry force . Colonel Lindsay called attention to the Army Promotion Warrant of 1858 in respect to the positions of certain general officers who accepted promotion on half-pay in accordance with a general order of 1826 , and who were now receiving only the halfand tothe medical

    pay of their former regimental commissions ; -. warrant of 1859 , in respect to its retrospective action upon certain efficient medical officers . Mr . Childebscalled attention to , the manner in which the ArmjL Estimates were drawn up with respect to the colonial military expenditure , mentioning instances of whit . he regarded as inaccuracies and inconsistencies . Colonel Jeitvi 9 drew attention to the condition of the ^ general and commanding officers of the Ordnance corps . Mr . Gonolly brought before the House the subject of claims to certain rights of fishery in Ireland put forward by the officers of engineers , upon grounds which , he contended , were a violation of private rights . Sir De Lacy Evans drew attention to the recent appointment of General the Hon . C . Grey to the colonelcy of a regiment , whose claims , tried by the tests specified by high military authorities , did not entitle him to'this distinction and reward , in preference to other officers who had rendered distinguished services . Mr . Adderley called attention to the report of the committee on the military defences-of the Colonies , inquiring whether the Government intended to act upon that report . The Committee had laid down that the Colonies of England contribTrteTTto ~ tirehHl " efen ^^ suggested that this very difficult question was a fit one for inquiry by a select committee of that House . General Upton asked whether it was the intention of the Government to recommend a revision of the warrant of 1858 , so as to increase the rates of pension of noncommissioned officers and soldiers discharged the service in ii helpless condition . Mr . W . Williams complained of the enormous amount of this year ' Army Estimates , and of this country being ' taxed for the defence of its colonies . Mr . S-. Herbert replied upon the subjects which had been under discussion for the preceding six hours . The pressure of the military expenditure had compelled the omission of the vote for the Yeomanry , lho Government , he said , had honestly adhered to their bargain with the Lund Transport Corps . He explained the case of the general officers referred to by Colonel Lindsay , and wus of opinion that the Treasury had come to a wise and . Just decision upon it . He stated that the question raised by Mr . Adderley required the most careful and deliberate consideration , and that the Government would not be justified in announcingtheir adoption of any pnrticnlar plan . He justified the appointment of Colonel Grey , stating that his services abroad m well as at home . entitled him to it , Mr , Disraeli observed that the question put by Sir De Lacy Evans involved a question of importance , independent of tho merits of tho individual , although he thought the answer of Mr . S . Heruem ? had justified the appointment of General Grky . The H . » nse at length went into Committee of Supply , when Mr . S . Herbert moved certain votes which were agroed to , the Chairman being ordered to report progress . Sir John Barnard s Act , &c , Repeal Bill wuh read a third time and passed . In thfl Houso of Commons on Friday niirht , Lord Fermoy asked whether

    it was intonded in consequence of the rejoctioii of the Paper '" DMties Repeal Bill by the Lords , to remit some other tax equivalent to it » n amount . Mr . Sthuart inquired whotiier ' the Chancellor ot the Exchequer would invito the House to repeal the wjir tea and sugar duties . He likewise inquired whether the loss of revenue consequent on the reduction of the duty on wine would not exceed . pi& , (**/ . The Chancellor of the Exchequer observed that thin miiyect was now mixed up with the question as to the nglits ox the two Houses of Parliament . Pending this question , he could not give any promise to remit or not remit auy tux whatever

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    June 9 , 186 O . J The Leader and Saturday Analyst . 5-53

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  • Leader (1850-1860), June 9, 1860, page 553, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2351/page/21/