13 NOVEMBER 1852, Page 11

A new musical society has been formed, under the title

of " The Har- monic Union." Its meetings are to be held in Exeter "Hall ; and its ob- ject is the performance of vocal music both sacred and secular, with a special view to the production of new works of merit. M. Benedict has been appointed conductor. Among the earliest pieces to be performed, is Mr. Charles Horsley's oratorio of Joseph.