... . The Favourite of the King, by Messrs. F. S. Boas and Jocelyn Brandon, performed at the Comedy Theatre on Tuesday after noon, will probably be as unstable on the stage as was its hero, George Villiers, at Court. Yet the opening scenes were not without interest. The love of George Villiers for a country maiden, then his departure for the Court, urged on by an ambitious mother, and his sudden ...

... . LAST Saturday's concert at the Crystal Palace proved highly attractive, the concert room being filled in all parts. No doubt, many of the audience were anxious to be present at the farewell appearance of Mr. Lloyd, who is a great favourite with the subscribers, as well as the general public. It will be seen, however, that other attractions were provided in the programme arranged for this ...

... . THE concert given at St. James's Hall on Tuesday last in aid of the Arabella Goddard Fund drew a large gathering of music-lovers, representing all classes of cultivated society, and was graced by the presence of H.R.H. the Princess of Wales and the young Princesses; the Duchess of Teck, and other members of the Court. There need be no hesitation in saying that Mme. Arabella Goddard was ...

... . Mr. Benson's artistic purpose in venturing on the production of Ham'el has been acknowledged with sufficient cordiality. The young manager's courage appeals to sympathetic persons. Here, in a theatre which adjoins Mr. Irving's own domain, a young untried actor of chiefly provincial training plunges gallantly into the fray with revivals of Shakespearian plays which have been revived so lately ...

... . THESE valuable concerts are approaching their close, and music-lovers should profit by every opportunity of enjoying the musical banquets provided by Mr. Arthur Chappell. The recent concerts have been well attended, and have presented many attractions. At the thirty-fourth concert, on .Saturday last, the following programme was provided: 1. Quartet! in C major, Op. 59, No. S, for two violins ...

... OUR CAPTIOUS CRITIC. MRS. LANGTRY'S COMPANY. ONCE more I must protest that the present style of evening dress is quite unsuitable for winter playgoers. Despite of my overcoat and a grandmotherly muffler, I brought away a cold from the St. James's stalls, and I am not too susceptible. But, curtains and doors notwithstanding, there came a draught at intervals in the line of the entrance which ...

... . The afternoon concert given last Saturday at the Crystal Palace was largely attended. A powerful attraction was found iu the violin-playing of Herr Joachim a great favourite at the Palace. He played the Bach Cliaconne skilfully as ever, and it was enthusiastically applauded. To musicians who have recently had about enough of the Chaconne, Herr Joachim was more heartily welcome in Brahms's ...

... . St. James's Hall being bespoken for a Monday Popular Concert on 5Iouday last (St. Patrick's Day), the customary Irish Ballad Concert was given on the preceding Saturday. The hall was not absolutely crowded, the devotees of St. Patrick in some instances reserving themselves for the authentic date, but the audience was large and enthusiastic, lustily applauding the popular melodies sung by ...

... BLACKIIE VTH CONSERVATOIRE OF 5IUSIO. The second Students' Concert of this prosperous institution was given on Tuesday last at the Rink Concert Hall, and gave valuable testimony to the progress made by the pupils under the guidance of the eminent professors belonging to the staff. Amongst the vocalists who shone conspicuously were 5Iiss Slillar (pupil of Mr. Avant) mid 5Iiss Alice Wells (pupil ...

... CARL ROSA OPERA C05IPANY. Next Saturday week, April 5th, the Carl Rosa Opera Com pany's season at Drury Lane will open under the management of Mr. Augustus Harris, who will arrange the mise en scene of every performance. This is an important matter, seeing that the repertory of the Carl Rosa Opera Company has been con siderably enlarged since their last visit to the metropolis. Among the ...

... . THE untimely death of Dr. Henry Wylde, which took place on Thursday, the 13th instant, after a brief illness, has cast a gloom over a large portion of society. He was beloved by all who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance, and we comply with numerous requests by repeating in this week's issue the biography, with portrait, of Dr. Wylde which recently appeared in our columns:-- This ...

... . The Bull i' th' Thorn. A Romance. By Paul Ccshing. In 3 vols. AVilliam Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. 1890. WE had not long since the pleasure of reading, and the further satisfaction of reviewing, The Blacksmith of Voe, which is emphatically a novel to be read. That excellent book natur ally whetted the appetite and led to a desire for more of Mr. Paul Cushing's work, and here ...