The resuscitated and vigorous Philharmenic gave the second of its three concerts of the season at the Lyceum Theatre on Thursday evening, and the large attendance, notwithstanding the wintry weather and the number of private functions incidental tothe season, proved how successful the new system of honorary membership has been. Though there were no seats reserved, there was no trouble about places, the seating of the audience being under the direction of Mr. Alexander McLeod, who received the guests as they arrived, and saw them comfortably distributed. The dress circle and boxes were filled with a brilliant gathering of smart frocks, whose charm was accentuated by the subfusk hues of the greatcoats and ulsters in which their escorts kept themselves enwrapped, and the parterre was well filled too. The orchestra was built out into the house, and lined with pretty plants, the handsome new drop scene making an effective background, though the illusion that the music was being played on an open terrace was a trifle chilly. The orchestra numbered thirty instruments, besides the indefatigable conductor, M. Vela. There were five first violins,—the two Misses Jansen and Messrs. Lundt (who led the attack), Armstrong and Davies; four second us—Meassrs, Wedemeyer, Andrew, Reis and Botelho two altos,—Messrs. Danenbergand Botelho; three cellos,—Messrs. McDonald, Hearn and D'Almeida; one double-bass, from the Town Band; two flutes,—Messrs. Loant and Granzella; two hautbois—Messrs. Portier and Puthon; two clarionets—Messrs. Pariset and Silva; three cornets—Messrs. Mondini, Liddell' and Wickham two horns—Messrs. Almeida and Bottu one euphonium.—Mr. Galliard; one orchestra drum—Mr. Da Silva; while Mr. Robinson took charge of the small instru-the castaynettes, tambourine and which came in so effectively in the Mr. H, Vinay was the the selection from Carmen and the bolero, Tt was a very well-balanced orchestra, instantly responsive to a sign from Mr. Vela, whose conducting needs no praise where his excellence is s0 well known, The opening number was Verdi's oyerture to Nubucodonosor. This opera was the maestvo's first great success, and the 00 overture arrests attention from the outset and is full of interesting music; in fact, it is remarkable fur its spontaneity and freshness, and it was capitally played. Mr. 7 Franks' ing ut the second number, Handel's Where'cr you walk," was simply charming. He has a feally fine tenor voice, has been excellently instructed, and sings with expression and perfect enunciation he is sv good that he can afford a sight touch of criticism, which cannot go saying that while his high notes are foul Tess, there is a suspicion of throatiness in his middle register. In response to an undeniable demand for an encore, he san; Hatton's "Bid me to live" with equal excellence and effect. Mr. Grimble accompanied him on the piano, and he
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