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The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
" Manteaux Noirs , the latest of the comic operas , now being played at the Avenue Theatre , bids fair to hold its own against all comers . Mr . Harry Paulton has adapted it , with the assistance of Mr . Parke , from the French . Air . Harry Paulton , who himself on the stage isa fund of dry humour , has , of course , thrown much of his own quaintness into this opera . Girola ( Miss Florence
St . John ) , is the fiance of a loutish miller , Dromes ( Air . Charles Groves ) ; but not caring for him , sells her chances to ayoung Spanish officer , Don Louis ( Bro . Henry Bracy ) , who agrees with the miller to impersonate him at the marriage ceremony , for which purpose he gets a suit of clothes like the miller ' s . The first act is a little lengthy , but is necessary to explain the story . The second is full of spirit
and pretty music . In this the officer gets to the trysting place to claim his bride . This is an old mill . Here also comes Don Philip of Arragou ( Mons . Alarius ) , who is always on the look out to escape the eye of his jealous Oueen ( Miss Byron ) , and flirt with the ladies of the Court or a country lass . To the mill also comes the Lord Chamberlain , Don fose ( Air . Fred Leslie ) , who has secretly
married one of the ladies of the Court , Clorinda ( Miss Trevelyan ) . These three said libertines play a sort of hide and seek in the darkness of the night in the mill . A great deal of amusement is afforded to the audience by the acting of M . Marius , Bro . H . Bracy , and Mr . Leslie . The young Prince Consort is of a very volatile character , falling in love with every one of the fair sex he comes
across . VVhen his queen is about he continually turns to her and asks if he is " going too far . " The chamberlain is forced by his royal master to go outside the mill in a snowstorm , and keep watch and also to get cold . A duet , sung b y Alons . Alarius and Mr . Leslie was well encored . While the king serenades with his man JoVine , the chamberlain is outside mewing like a cat . Great
amusement is caused by the report that the queen is coming ; the king makes a clean bolt of it , and leaves his chamberlain in the mill , and enters it with the queen , and , of course , pretends to be both astonished and shocked at finding Don Jose here . In the last act we have everything cleared up by the queen recognising the marriage of Don Louis with Girola , though she had arrang-ed he should
marry Clori ida . She also forgives Don jose for having secretly wedded Clorinda . Miss St . John plays Girola as no other could . Perhaps her song " The heart sighs ever to be free , " is only one of her prettiest ; both her words and Bro . Bracy ' s can be heard distinctly . Both of them besides know how to act , and both are perfectly natural . It is in the second act that the interest rests , anil in this are also the best songs . The pretty faces of the
young ladies of the chorus , the costumes , and scenery all add to the popularity of this opera . Bro . Charles Morton , as the manager , is also to be congratulated on the admirable arrangements carried throughout the house . No one need fear fire at the Avenue Theatre , so many doors are there for exit , and such a large portion of the house is on the ground floor that the whole theatre can be emptied in a few minutes .
Mr . Thorn seems to be anxious to avoid longruns , and is attracting around him a body of playgoers who love a constant change . Lord Lytton ' scomedy , " Money , " is just now the order of the day , after having been played at a few morning performances . It is put on in spite of " London Assurance " drawing crowded audiences . Air . Henry Neville , who plays Evelyn , again displays his
wonderful talents , and no one can witness it without having some effect on the mind . VVe do not think the most bigoted anti-theatre goer could find a fault with "Money . " lt has several beautiful lessons in it . Mrs . John VVood and Mr . Thorne , as Lady Franklin and Mr . Graves , fill the stage with comedy . Loud laughter greets every word they speak , and every gesture . Aliss Ada Cavendish plays
Clara Douglass with great care and marked style . Aliss Alma Murray , as Georgina , is not well suited to her part , we have seen her often to greater advantage . It is needless to say that Mr . Farren's Sir John Vcscy is excellent . He always does the old English gentleman so well . Bro . E . Righton , as Stout , is bright and humorous . Bro . Righton
never fails to throw fun into his characters . Mr . Crauford , a < Lord Glossator ? , and Air . Archer , as Captain Dudley Smooth , are capital . VVe hope that many will carry out the lesson the comedy teaches , that the " golden calf" is not the thing for which we are to live and have our being in this world , and that it is only when it is usefully employed , and not in itself , that it is a blessing .
* « The Strand Theatre , at the close of the season , will be enlarged and reopened in October . It will then be one of the most comfortable of the London theatres . Just now the seats are very much cramped . Bros . A . and E . Swanborough will by this increase tneir popularity .
* « ¦ » Bro . Augustus Harris has released Miss Litton irom her engagement to play at the Drury Lane in the forthcoming drama , owing to the success of " Aloths " at *" <* ¦ Olympic , which is likely to continue till Christmas . Br o . Harvey , Belgrave Lodge , is the assistant manager .
* * Bro . Kendal ' s theatre—St . James ' s—will shortly ¦ p 'ose until the autumn . " The Squire " will , in the meantlI * ne , be taken into the provinces . * * * "Far from the Madding Crowd" was withdrawn last night from the Globe . A comic opera , "The v 'carof Bray , " will probably take its place .
* ¦ « * ¦ ?* " ?• •!* L * Toole ' s benefit came off on Saturday va -j "" mense success . The programme was a full and fied one and was received by the audience with cntft usiasm .
Music
MUSIC
" II lroi'atore , in spite of its lank of dramatic incident , is an opera which invariably attracts numerous and appreciative audiences , and the performance at the Garden on Thursday last , proved no exception to the rule , notwithstanding the fact that the cast included among its members no star of the first magnitude . The part of
Leonora was taken by AIndame Fursch-Madi , who has a fine voice and excellent method , and acquitted herself very successfully . Aldlle Tremelli , as Azucena sang with force and effect , while Signor I'Yapolli , in the place of Signor Marini , indisposed , made a vigorous Jllanrico . Signor Bevignani conducted .
" Carmen * ' was played at the Royal Italian Opera , Covent Garden , on Alonday , it being the benefit and last appearance this season of Aladame Pauline Lucca . Of the excellence of the performance we have already spoken , nor , as regards the special character of the occasion need anything more be said than that the fair artiste experienced a reception in all respects worthy of her abilities .
Lenepveu ' s opera of "Vcllcda" was produced on Tuesday , and , though it is unwise to form a judgment of an entirely new work by a previously unknown composer at the first hearing , it may be said unhesitatingly that in this instance the new production , owing chiefly , perhaps , to the strength of the cast , met with a reception from a full house , a large proportion of which remained till the curtain fell . The following were the principal characters as
severally represented by the artistes named : Velleda , Aladame Adelina Patti ; lira , Aladame Valleria ; Even , Alddle . Stall !; ' Tenter , Signor ... otogni ; Seuon , Signor De Reszke ; and Celio , Signor Nicolini . As might have been expected , Aladame Patti obtained the lion ' s share of applause . The opera was to be repeated yesterday ( Friday ) . : S rff *
The people of Newport , Monmouthshire , have decided on giving their support to the scheme for establishing a Royal College of Music , while at Leeds subscriptions have been promised to thc same end amounting to close on £ 500 .
Bro . Sir Michael Costa , P . G . W . England , expects to be able not only to conduct the performances at the Birmingham Alusical Festival , but likewise to superintend the final rehearsals . An amateur performance of vocal and orchestral music was given on Friday last by Viscountess Folkestone , at Stafford House , by permission of the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland , in aid of the funds of the Royal College of Alusic . The Prince and Princess of Wales honoured the occasion with their presence .
The same concert was repeated on Wednesday , the Duke of Sutherland again placing Stafford House at the disposal of those interested . The ooject in this instance was to raise funds for the restoration of the parish church of Sheriff Hales .
A grand military musical fiiteand garden party took place on thc afternoon of Friday last , in the grounds of the Royal Hospital , Chelsea , in aid of the fund for supplying coffee taverns to thc army and auxiliary forces in camp and garrison towns . The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three daughters were present .
WW * On Monday afternoon a concert was held in St . James ' s Hall for thc benefit of the widow of the late Signor rabio Campana . The programme was composed almost entirely of the deceased composer's works .
» * « Some time since we announced that it was in contemplation to re-organise Mr . Henry Leslie ' s choir . This has now been done , and the first concert was given at St . James ' s Hall on Tuesday under the auspices of that gentleman , who , it is quite needless to say , was greeted with enthusiasm on his appearance at his accustomed post
of president . The principal vocalists were Miss Orridge and Air . Jos . Maas , while Messrs . J . G . Calcott and John C . Ward presided at the pianoforte and organ respectively . Air . Alberto Randegger conducted , with the exception of a new part song , " Who is thc angel that Cometh ? " composed by Mr . Leslie , and performed on this occasion for the first time . Of this that gentleman himself took charge .
www Another of the chief musical attractions of the week was Sir Julius Benedict's Grand Annual Morning Concert , in St . James ' s Hall , on Tuesday , when the veteran musician had the assistance ot Mesdames Albani , Trebelli ,
and Rose Hersee , Mdlle . Alice Barri , Signori FYapolli and De Reszke , Bro . Santley , Air . Joseph Maas , and other members of the profession . In the course of the proceedings , Bro . Henry Irving recited Mr . Edwin Arnold ' s poem of " Belshazzar ' s Feast , " which , if we remember rightly , carried off the Newdegatc prize at Oxford , in 1 S 52 .
Saturday next is fixed for a Grand Operatic Concert at the Soyal Albert Hall , South Kensington , in which are announced to take part the following artistes , namely , iMesdames Adelina Patti , Albani , and Fursch-Madi , Mdlle . Tremelli , Signori Nicolini , De Reszke , and Alicrzwinsky , and M M . Sylva and Gailhard . The orchestra
and chorus of the Royal Italian Opera , together with the Band of the Royal Artillery , under the direction of Herr L . Zavortal , will also assist on the occasion , the conductois being Signor Bevignani and AL Dupont . The concert will be under the patronage of the Queen , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and other members of the Royal Family .
Science And Art.
SCIENCE AND ART .
At the fifty-ei ghth annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals , held at St . James ' s Hall on Thursday , fifty special prizes , awarded for essays to scholars of our public and other schools , were distributed by H . R . H . Princess Beatrice , who was accompanied by Earl Sydney . At the close of the nroceedintrs
the Chairman , Lord Aberdnre , proposed a vote of thanks to Her Royal Hi ghness for her kindness in attending ; the compliment being acknowledged on her behalf by Lord Sydney . During the earlier part of the meeting the report of the society was read by the Secretary , Mr . Colam , and agreed to .
A _ stained-glass window was placed in the Castle on Thursday last , for the purpose of commemorating the jubilee of Durham University , The bishop of the diocese conducted a special service in the afternoon in honour of the event , and later on a banquet was served in the Castle Hall .
* * £ Professor CL It . Palmer , author of the " Desert of the Exodus , " has undertaken for the Committee of the Palestine Exploration Fund , to visit a small region of hitherto unexplored country situated between Akabah , the ancient Elath , the port from which the fleets of King Solomon sailed for Ophir , and the Sinaitic peninsula , his
object being to endeavour to complete the map of the scene of the Wanderings of Israel . Among the places he proposes to explore are the site of Kadesh Barnea , originally discovered by the Rev . J . Rowlands de Moor , recentlv visited by Mr . Clay Trumbull , of Philadelphia , and ff time shall permit , the city of El Barid , North of Pitra , which he discovered in conjunction with Mr . C F . Tyrwhitt Drake , in 1870 .
Captain Douglas Gallon presided on Thursday last at the first meeting , held since its incorporation , of the Parkes Aluseum , which was founded in 1 S 76 as a memorial tothe late Dr . Edmund Parkes . lhe museum has up to the present time been located in University College , Gower-street ; but on this occasion , owing to the growing imoortance of
the Institution it was resolved in taking steps " to erect or acquire more central and commodious premises , and a Committee was appointed for the purpose . The collection is valued at over £ 1000 and the Council have a fund in hand of JCIG-JO . * « «
Lord Abcrdarc presided at a meeting , held on Thursday evening last , at Freemasons' 'Tavern , of the Society of Cymrodorion , when a highly interesting lecture on Welsh music , in which its history was traced from the earliest to the present time , was delivered . A number of Welsh melodies were performed in illustration .
Arrangements have now been completed for holding an International Food Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall in October , special encouragement being given to Colonial agents and others to introduce the best means of preserving foreign animal food , fruit , vegetables , & c .
Bro . Horace Jones , City Architect , G . Supt . of Wks ., was one of a deputation from the Royal Institute of British Architects , which attended the weekly meeting on Friday last of the Metropolitan Board of Works . The object of this deputation was to present a memorial on the proposed improvements at H y de Park Corner , and Bro . Jones submitted a plan by which he showed how the
improvements might be carried out at a far less cost than was proposed to lie incurred by the First Commissioner of Works , the objects in view being accomplished all the same . The chairman having reminded the deputation that the scheme was a Government one , to which the Board had only agreed to pay a sum , and Air . Fowler having pronounced the scheme to be better than that of the First Commissioner of Works , the memorial and plan were referred to the Works Committee .
At the last meeting of the Anthropological Society , General Pitt-Rivers , President , in the chair , Air . Villiers Stuart , M . P ., gave a very interesting description of a funeral tent or canopy of an Egyptian Queen , a drawing of which he also exhibited , as well as casts of some basreliefs he had found close by the tent . Mr . E . H . Man read a further account of the Andaman Islanders ,
describing especially their domestic life , games , amusements , and dances . A paper communicated b y Air . H . C . R . Becher was also read in respect of certain Mexican terra-cotta figures he had found near the pyramids of San Juan Teotihuacan , and which , from a comparison he had made of them with those in the Muscuem at Palermo , he argued had been produced by people of the same race , and that thc builders of the ancient monuments were Phoenicians .
There have been several horticultural exhibitions within the past few days . On Friday the Egyptian Hall , Mansion House , was the scene of an extremely pretty display of roses , the hall being very tastefully arranged tor the occasion , while the proceeds were intended to be handed over to the Royal Hospital for Children and Women , Waterloo Bridge-road , and the Convalescent Home for
Scarlet Fever Patients . On Monday took place the Rose Show at the Crystal Palace , which , having regard to the badness of the season , was in the highest degree creditable to the exhibitors , among whom were the Messrs . Paul , of Cheshunt . A third rose show was held on Tuesday at the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society , South
Kensington , the band of the Royal Horse Guards being in attendance , and adding greatly to the enjoyment of the gathering . On Wednesday there was an exhibition of plants , flowers , and fruit at the Royal Botanic Gardens , Regent ' s Park , and here , too , the music contributed by the bands of the First Life Guards and the Royal Horse Guards added vastly to the pleasures of the visitors .
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The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
" Manteaux Noirs , the latest of the comic operas , now being played at the Avenue Theatre , bids fair to hold its own against all comers . Mr . Harry Paulton has adapted it , with the assistance of Mr . Parke , from the French . Air . Harry Paulton , who himself on the stage isa fund of dry humour , has , of course , thrown much of his own quaintness into this opera . Girola ( Miss Florence
St . John ) , is the fiance of a loutish miller , Dromes ( Air . Charles Groves ) ; but not caring for him , sells her chances to ayoung Spanish officer , Don Louis ( Bro . Henry Bracy ) , who agrees with the miller to impersonate him at the marriage ceremony , for which purpose he gets a suit of clothes like the miller ' s . The first act is a little lengthy , but is necessary to explain the story . The second is full of spirit
and pretty music . In this the officer gets to the trysting place to claim his bride . This is an old mill . Here also comes Don Philip of Arragou ( Mons . Alarius ) , who is always on the look out to escape the eye of his jealous Oueen ( Miss Byron ) , and flirt with the ladies of the Court or a country lass . To the mill also comes the Lord Chamberlain , Don fose ( Air . Fred Leslie ) , who has secretly
married one of the ladies of the Court , Clorinda ( Miss Trevelyan ) . These three said libertines play a sort of hide and seek in the darkness of the night in the mill . A great deal of amusement is afforded to the audience by the acting of M . Marius , Bro . H . Bracy , and Mr . Leslie . The young Prince Consort is of a very volatile character , falling in love with every one of the fair sex he comes
across . VVhen his queen is about he continually turns to her and asks if he is " going too far . " The chamberlain is forced by his royal master to go outside the mill in a snowstorm , and keep watch and also to get cold . A duet , sung b y Alons . Alarius and Mr . Leslie was well encored . While the king serenades with his man JoVine , the chamberlain is outside mewing like a cat . Great
amusement is caused by the report that the queen is coming ; the king makes a clean bolt of it , and leaves his chamberlain in the mill , and enters it with the queen , and , of course , pretends to be both astonished and shocked at finding Don Jose here . In the last act we have everything cleared up by the queen recognising the marriage of Don Louis with Girola , though she had arrang-ed he should
marry Clori ida . She also forgives Don jose for having secretly wedded Clorinda . Miss St . John plays Girola as no other could . Perhaps her song " The heart sighs ever to be free , " is only one of her prettiest ; both her words and Bro . Bracy ' s can be heard distinctly . Both of them besides know how to act , and both are perfectly natural . It is in the second act that the interest rests , anil in this are also the best songs . The pretty faces of the
young ladies of the chorus , the costumes , and scenery all add to the popularity of this opera . Bro . Charles Morton , as the manager , is also to be congratulated on the admirable arrangements carried throughout the house . No one need fear fire at the Avenue Theatre , so many doors are there for exit , and such a large portion of the house is on the ground floor that the whole theatre can be emptied in a few minutes .
Mr . Thorn seems to be anxious to avoid longruns , and is attracting around him a body of playgoers who love a constant change . Lord Lytton ' scomedy , " Money , " is just now the order of the day , after having been played at a few morning performances . It is put on in spite of " London Assurance " drawing crowded audiences . Air . Henry Neville , who plays Evelyn , again displays his
wonderful talents , and no one can witness it without having some effect on the mind . VVe do not think the most bigoted anti-theatre goer could find a fault with "Money . " lt has several beautiful lessons in it . Mrs . John VVood and Mr . Thorne , as Lady Franklin and Mr . Graves , fill the stage with comedy . Loud laughter greets every word they speak , and every gesture . Aliss Ada Cavendish plays
Clara Douglass with great care and marked style . Aliss Alma Murray , as Georgina , is not well suited to her part , we have seen her often to greater advantage . It is needless to say that Mr . Farren's Sir John Vcscy is excellent . He always does the old English gentleman so well . Bro . E . Righton , as Stout , is bright and humorous . Bro . Righton
never fails to throw fun into his characters . Mr . Crauford , a < Lord Glossator ? , and Air . Archer , as Captain Dudley Smooth , are capital . VVe hope that many will carry out the lesson the comedy teaches , that the " golden calf" is not the thing for which we are to live and have our being in this world , and that it is only when it is usefully employed , and not in itself , that it is a blessing .
* « The Strand Theatre , at the close of the season , will be enlarged and reopened in October . It will then be one of the most comfortable of the London theatres . Just now the seats are very much cramped . Bros . A . and E . Swanborough will by this increase tneir popularity .
* « ¦ » Bro . Augustus Harris has released Miss Litton irom her engagement to play at the Drury Lane in the forthcoming drama , owing to the success of " Aloths " at *" <* ¦ Olympic , which is likely to continue till Christmas . Br o . Harvey , Belgrave Lodge , is the assistant manager .
* * Bro . Kendal ' s theatre—St . James ' s—will shortly ¦ p 'ose until the autumn . " The Squire " will , in the meantlI * ne , be taken into the provinces . * * * "Far from the Madding Crowd" was withdrawn last night from the Globe . A comic opera , "The v 'carof Bray , " will probably take its place .
* ¦ « * ¦ ?* " ?• •!* L * Toole ' s benefit came off on Saturday va -j "" mense success . The programme was a full and fied one and was received by the audience with cntft usiasm .
Music
MUSIC
" II lroi'atore , in spite of its lank of dramatic incident , is an opera which invariably attracts numerous and appreciative audiences , and the performance at the Garden on Thursday last , proved no exception to the rule , notwithstanding the fact that the cast included among its members no star of the first magnitude . The part of
Leonora was taken by AIndame Fursch-Madi , who has a fine voice and excellent method , and acquitted herself very successfully . Aldlle Tremelli , as Azucena sang with force and effect , while Signor I'Yapolli , in the place of Signor Marini , indisposed , made a vigorous Jllanrico . Signor Bevignani conducted .
" Carmen * ' was played at the Royal Italian Opera , Covent Garden , on Alonday , it being the benefit and last appearance this season of Aladame Pauline Lucca . Of the excellence of the performance we have already spoken , nor , as regards the special character of the occasion need anything more be said than that the fair artiste experienced a reception in all respects worthy of her abilities .
Lenepveu ' s opera of "Vcllcda" was produced on Tuesday , and , though it is unwise to form a judgment of an entirely new work by a previously unknown composer at the first hearing , it may be said unhesitatingly that in this instance the new production , owing chiefly , perhaps , to the strength of the cast , met with a reception from a full house , a large proportion of which remained till the curtain fell . The following were the principal characters as
severally represented by the artistes named : Velleda , Aladame Adelina Patti ; lira , Aladame Valleria ; Even , Alddle . Stall !; ' Tenter , Signor ... otogni ; Seuon , Signor De Reszke ; and Celio , Signor Nicolini . As might have been expected , Aladame Patti obtained the lion ' s share of applause . The opera was to be repeated yesterday ( Friday ) . : S rff *
The people of Newport , Monmouthshire , have decided on giving their support to the scheme for establishing a Royal College of Music , while at Leeds subscriptions have been promised to thc same end amounting to close on £ 500 .
Bro . Sir Michael Costa , P . G . W . England , expects to be able not only to conduct the performances at the Birmingham Alusical Festival , but likewise to superintend the final rehearsals . An amateur performance of vocal and orchestral music was given on Friday last by Viscountess Folkestone , at Stafford House , by permission of the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland , in aid of the funds of the Royal College of Alusic . The Prince and Princess of Wales honoured the occasion with their presence .
The same concert was repeated on Wednesday , the Duke of Sutherland again placing Stafford House at the disposal of those interested . The ooject in this instance was to raise funds for the restoration of the parish church of Sheriff Hales .
A grand military musical fiiteand garden party took place on thc afternoon of Friday last , in the grounds of the Royal Hospital , Chelsea , in aid of the fund for supplying coffee taverns to thc army and auxiliary forces in camp and garrison towns . The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three daughters were present .
WW * On Monday afternoon a concert was held in St . James ' s Hall for thc benefit of the widow of the late Signor rabio Campana . The programme was composed almost entirely of the deceased composer's works .
» * « Some time since we announced that it was in contemplation to re-organise Mr . Henry Leslie ' s choir . This has now been done , and the first concert was given at St . James ' s Hall on Tuesday under the auspices of that gentleman , who , it is quite needless to say , was greeted with enthusiasm on his appearance at his accustomed post
of president . The principal vocalists were Miss Orridge and Air . Jos . Maas , while Messrs . J . G . Calcott and John C . Ward presided at the pianoforte and organ respectively . Air . Alberto Randegger conducted , with the exception of a new part song , " Who is thc angel that Cometh ? " composed by Mr . Leslie , and performed on this occasion for the first time . Of this that gentleman himself took charge .
www Another of the chief musical attractions of the week was Sir Julius Benedict's Grand Annual Morning Concert , in St . James ' s Hall , on Tuesday , when the veteran musician had the assistance ot Mesdames Albani , Trebelli ,
and Rose Hersee , Mdlle . Alice Barri , Signori FYapolli and De Reszke , Bro . Santley , Air . Joseph Maas , and other members of the profession . In the course of the proceedings , Bro . Henry Irving recited Mr . Edwin Arnold ' s poem of " Belshazzar ' s Feast , " which , if we remember rightly , carried off the Newdegatc prize at Oxford , in 1 S 52 .
Saturday next is fixed for a Grand Operatic Concert at the Soyal Albert Hall , South Kensington , in which are announced to take part the following artistes , namely , iMesdames Adelina Patti , Albani , and Fursch-Madi , Mdlle . Tremelli , Signori Nicolini , De Reszke , and Alicrzwinsky , and M M . Sylva and Gailhard . The orchestra
and chorus of the Royal Italian Opera , together with the Band of the Royal Artillery , under the direction of Herr L . Zavortal , will also assist on the occasion , the conductois being Signor Bevignani and AL Dupont . The concert will be under the patronage of the Queen , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and other members of the Royal Family .
Science And Art.
SCIENCE AND ART .
At the fifty-ei ghth annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals , held at St . James ' s Hall on Thursday , fifty special prizes , awarded for essays to scholars of our public and other schools , were distributed by H . R . H . Princess Beatrice , who was accompanied by Earl Sydney . At the close of the nroceedintrs
the Chairman , Lord Aberdnre , proposed a vote of thanks to Her Royal Hi ghness for her kindness in attending ; the compliment being acknowledged on her behalf by Lord Sydney . During the earlier part of the meeting the report of the society was read by the Secretary , Mr . Colam , and agreed to .
A _ stained-glass window was placed in the Castle on Thursday last , for the purpose of commemorating the jubilee of Durham University , The bishop of the diocese conducted a special service in the afternoon in honour of the event , and later on a banquet was served in the Castle Hall .
* * £ Professor CL It . Palmer , author of the " Desert of the Exodus , " has undertaken for the Committee of the Palestine Exploration Fund , to visit a small region of hitherto unexplored country situated between Akabah , the ancient Elath , the port from which the fleets of King Solomon sailed for Ophir , and the Sinaitic peninsula , his
object being to endeavour to complete the map of the scene of the Wanderings of Israel . Among the places he proposes to explore are the site of Kadesh Barnea , originally discovered by the Rev . J . Rowlands de Moor , recentlv visited by Mr . Clay Trumbull , of Philadelphia , and ff time shall permit , the city of El Barid , North of Pitra , which he discovered in conjunction with Mr . C F . Tyrwhitt Drake , in 1870 .
Captain Douglas Gallon presided on Thursday last at the first meeting , held since its incorporation , of the Parkes Aluseum , which was founded in 1 S 76 as a memorial tothe late Dr . Edmund Parkes . lhe museum has up to the present time been located in University College , Gower-street ; but on this occasion , owing to the growing imoortance of
the Institution it was resolved in taking steps " to erect or acquire more central and commodious premises , and a Committee was appointed for the purpose . The collection is valued at over £ 1000 and the Council have a fund in hand of JCIG-JO . * « «
Lord Abcrdarc presided at a meeting , held on Thursday evening last , at Freemasons' 'Tavern , of the Society of Cymrodorion , when a highly interesting lecture on Welsh music , in which its history was traced from the earliest to the present time , was delivered . A number of Welsh melodies were performed in illustration .
Arrangements have now been completed for holding an International Food Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall in October , special encouragement being given to Colonial agents and others to introduce the best means of preserving foreign animal food , fruit , vegetables , & c .
Bro . Horace Jones , City Architect , G . Supt . of Wks ., was one of a deputation from the Royal Institute of British Architects , which attended the weekly meeting on Friday last of the Metropolitan Board of Works . The object of this deputation was to present a memorial on the proposed improvements at H y de Park Corner , and Bro . Jones submitted a plan by which he showed how the
improvements might be carried out at a far less cost than was proposed to lie incurred by the First Commissioner of Works , the objects in view being accomplished all the same . The chairman having reminded the deputation that the scheme was a Government one , to which the Board had only agreed to pay a sum , and Air . Fowler having pronounced the scheme to be better than that of the First Commissioner of Works , the memorial and plan were referred to the Works Committee .
At the last meeting of the Anthropological Society , General Pitt-Rivers , President , in the chair , Air . Villiers Stuart , M . P ., gave a very interesting description of a funeral tent or canopy of an Egyptian Queen , a drawing of which he also exhibited , as well as casts of some basreliefs he had found close by the tent . Mr . E . H . Man read a further account of the Andaman Islanders ,
describing especially their domestic life , games , amusements , and dances . A paper communicated b y Air . H . C . R . Becher was also read in respect of certain Mexican terra-cotta figures he had found near the pyramids of San Juan Teotihuacan , and which , from a comparison he had made of them with those in the Muscuem at Palermo , he argued had been produced by people of the same race , and that thc builders of the ancient monuments were Phoenicians .
There have been several horticultural exhibitions within the past few days . On Friday the Egyptian Hall , Mansion House , was the scene of an extremely pretty display of roses , the hall being very tastefully arranged tor the occasion , while the proceeds were intended to be handed over to the Royal Hospital for Children and Women , Waterloo Bridge-road , and the Convalescent Home for
Scarlet Fever Patients . On Monday took place the Rose Show at the Crystal Palace , which , having regard to the badness of the season , was in the highest degree creditable to the exhibitors , among whom were the Messrs . Paul , of Cheshunt . A third rose show was held on Tuesday at the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society , South
Kensington , the band of the Royal Horse Guards being in attendance , and adding greatly to the enjoyment of the gathering . On Wednesday there was an exhibition of plants , flowers , and fruit at the Royal Botanic Gardens , Regent ' s Park , and here , too , the music contributed by the bands of the First Life Guards and the Royal Horse Guards added vastly to the pleasures of the visitors .