Jullien's concerts at Her Majesty's Theatre go on smoothly and
suc- cessfully. The promenade is generally well filled, and the boxes pre- sent a goodly array of company. M. .Tullien, however, is scarcely so active as has been his wont in the production of novelty. In his more classical selection he confines himself to a very few movements from the symphonies of Beethoven, &c., which he has been in the habit of giving for many seasons. There are scores of such things which he might vary -every night. Then his "grand opera selections" alternate between the Trovatore and the Traviata ; and his French Quadrille is the only novelty of this class produced in the whole season. Since the departure of Miss Catherine Hayes, the singers have been Miss Dolby and Miss Juliana May—only one at a time. The latter is a stranger, and a re- spectable but by no means remarkable performer. Several good solo instrumentalists, in addition to those who are regular members of the band, have appeared occasionally ; among whom is M. Demunck, a youth worthy of notice as an excellent violoncello-player. Yesterday, M. Jullien had his " Mendelssolut Night "; half of his con- cert, that is to say, was a selection from Mendelssohn's works. And an ample selection it was,—the Scottish symphony, the overture to Buy Blas, two concertos for the pianoforte and the violin, two English songs sung by Miss Dolby, and the Wedding march. All were well performed, especially the pianoforte concerto, most magnificently played by Miss Arabella Goddard.
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