13 MAY 1854, Page 14
We are requested to mention, that a performance of the
Messiah, for the benefit of the Royal Society of Musicians, will take place at Exeter Hall on Wednesday the 17th. All the most eminent vocal and instru- mental performers in London lend their aid. This charity distributed last year the sum of 26791. 14s. 11d, to distressed musicians and their families.