FOOTNOTES:
[1] The register does not specify the day of the month.
[2] The autograph in my possession.—W. H. C.
[3] On the Report of this Committee, John Huggins, the Warden of the Fleet was tried for murder, but acquitted. James Barnes, his agent, by whom this outrage was committed, fled, and was never tried. However, Lord Chief Justice Raymond was of opinion, that had he been on his trial, and the fact proved against him, he would undoubtedly have been found guilty of murder.
[4] Mrs. Arne rode on a pillion, behind Burney, on horse-back, from Chester to London.
[5] In October, 1758, Cibber was crossing the sea to fulfil an engagement with Sheridan in Dublin, when the vessel was shipwrecked, and he with nearly all the passengers drowned.
[6] Mrs. Arne soon became a convert to the Roman Church.
[7] These are published by Novello & Co., Ltd.
[8] The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, in 1742, consisted of six Vicars Choral, Messrs. John Warrall, Charles Taylor, William Jones, John Eusebius Smith, John Mason and Mr. John Church; there were also six Stipendiaries, Messrs. John Phipps, James Baily, William Lamb, Joseph Ward, Timothy Carter, John Hill; with six chorister boys. The Choir of St. Patrick’s Cathedral at the same date included nine Vicars Choral, Messrs. James Baily, William Tavernor, Robert Hall, Robert Woffington, William Lambe, John Eusebius Smith, Joseph Ward, John Hill, James Colgan. There were also six chorister boys, five of these being the same in both Cathedrals. The organist of both Cathedrals was Ralph Rosengrave.
[9] “Twelve Duettos for Two French Horns, or Two German Flutes, composed by Mr. Charles.” A rare publication.
[10] Written by Fielding, produced in 1742.
[11] Dubourg a fine violinist and pupil of Geminiani, was noted for his brilliant technique; on one occasion he indulged in a Cadenza of such length and diffuseness, that at its close Handel, who was conducting, called out “Welcome home, Mr. Dubourg.”
[12] In the King’s Library, Buckingham Palace.
[13] Lampe died at Edinburgh in 1751. His wife was sister to Mrs. Arne.
[14] Miss Polly Young was the daughter of Charles Young, Mrs. Arne’s brother.
[15] Polly Young.
[16] He had been studying the science of music under the learned Dr. Pepusch.
[17] The Crown and Anchor, in the Strand, was a favourite resort for concert-givers. In my youthful days the “Abbey Glee Club” and other Musical Societies met there.—W. H. C.
[18] The name of Madame Tenducci was not publicly announced.
[19] Master Norris had been a chorister in Salisbury Cathedral; he was born in 1741, and seems to have continued singing soprano up to 1762. His voice must have been in a transition state. He sang at the Gloucester Festival of 1766 as a tenor. He became organist of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; a Mus. Bac., and a singer of good repute.
[20] The audience was much incommoded by the wet; incessant September rain poured through the roof, and converted the floor into a swamp. Eventually the four hundred people who were present, wet through, took refuge on the benches and orchestra.
[21] Mr. William Mawhood, born in 1723, died in 1797, was a merchant, residing in West Smithfield, and an accomplished musical amateur. An account of him will be found in the Musical Times of January, 1910, written by Mr. Barclay Squire.
[22] Michael Arne, his son.
[23] Mrs. Michael Arne, the popular vocalist, Elizabeth Wright.
[24] Miss Abrams.
[25] Miss Weller and her sister.
[26] David Garrick’s brother.
[27] Mary Barthelemon, née Young.
[28] Proved. 16 March, 1778, by Cecilia Arne, widow, relict of the deceased, one of the executors with power reserved, 21 March, 1778, by Michael Arne, son of the deceased, the other executor named in the will.
[29] nephew by marriage of Mrs. Arne.
[30] The date of production is uncertain.
[31] The autograph in my possession.—W. H. C.
[32] Cliefden House, originally erected for George Villiers, second Duke of Buckingham, was built of red brick with stone dressings, having at each end a square wing connected with the main building by a colonnade, and fronted by a magnificent terrace four hundred and forty feet long. The Duke expended large sums on the house and grounds; for the latter, consisting of about one hundred and thirty-six acres, he procured, regardless of cost, the choicest specimens of trees, shrubs and flowers, native and foreign, and so enhanced the natural beauties of the site that it was reputed to surpass all other estates in England. At the death of the Duke, Cliefden was purchased by Lord George Hamilton, afterwards Earl of Orkney; he died without male issue, and the property and title passed to his daughter. She leased the estate to the Prince of Wales, who regularly resided there until his death in 1751. The splendid mansion was destroyed by fire on the 20th of May, 1795, owing to the carelessness of a maidservant, who, whilst reading in bed, was startled by the curtains bursting into flame. With the exception of the wings, the building was entirely burnt, together with valuable furniture, tapestry and paintings. Sir George Warrender bought the estate and rebuilt the house in 1830. At his death it was sold to the Duke of Sutherland, and on the 15th of March, 1849, fire again destroyed the building, which was afterwards rebuilt from designs by Barry.
[33] A mistake; the “Judgement of Paris” was written by Congreve.
[34] Arquebusade water was a concoction of spirits and herbs commonly applied to gunshot wounds.
[35] Dr. Burney observes, “Lowe had the finest tenor voice I ever heard in my life.”
[36] “This day was rehears’d at Drury-Lane Theatre a Masque entitled ‘Alfred,’ in order to be represented before the Prince and Princess, at Cliefden House on the first of August.”—(Gent. Mag., July 28th, 1740.)
[37] When “Alfred” was performed at Drury Lane Theatre, in 1751, the part for the Hermit was deleted and the drama concluded with the Ode, which was cut down to four verses. The solos were sung alternately by Alfred and Eltruda (Mr. Beard and Signora Frasi).
[38] Commentary on the practice of securing seats at Drury Lane Theatre is to be found in the “Private correspondence” addressed to David Garrick: “Sir.—The many proofs you have given the town of your desire to oblige them, encourage me to propose to you a scheme no less advantageous than useful to the public, especially the polite part of it. The alterations lately made in your theatre for the convenience of the spectators, naturally suggested to me an inconvenience arising from the servants who are sent to keep places. I have, with concern, seen a lady finely dressed forced to sit down by a servant whose clothes and feet have been very dirty, and behaviour extremely offensive; it has happened, to my knowledge, that some servants, in order to follow their own pleasures, have hired common porters of the street to keep their places, whose company better suited a prison than a place of polite entertainment.”
Signed T. B. Nov. 25, 1762.
[39] Handel gave a performance of his Oratorio “Joseph” at the King’s Theatre, Haymarket, on the 21st of March, 1745.
[40] The singers in 1751 were Mrs. Arne, Signora Galli’ Signora Frasi, Miss Young, Mr. Beard, Mr. Baker, Signor Guadagni.
[INDEX.]
- Abbey Glee Club, [53]
- Abrams, [81], [91]
- Acis and Galatea, [8], [23], [28]
- Addison, [3], [4], [9]
- Ah me, what fears, [132]
- Alas, the horrors, [70]
- Aldrich, [66]
- Alexander’s Feast, [93]
- Alfred, [15], [20], [33], [41], [46], [114], [116], [122], [124]
- Alfred, go forth, [121]
- Allegro, [20]
- Amelia, Princess, [10]
- Amphitryon, [29]
- Anderson, [134]
- Angels ever bright, [132]
- Arcadian nuptials, [62]
- Arne—
- Actor, [30]
- At Cliefden, [114]
- At Eton, [3], [6]
- At Stratford-on-Avon, [67]
- Birth of composer, [1]
- Burial, [101]
- Conductor, [35]
- Death, [96]
- Employs ladies in Choir, [51]
- Father of composer, [1]
- First composition, [9]
- Flautist, [7]
- Grandfather of composer, [1], [4]
- Harpsichordist, [22]
- His will, [98]
- In Dublin, [19]
- In Edinburgh, [40]
- Introduces P.F. accomp., [51]
- Leaves wife in Dublin, [46]
- Marriage, [21]
- Member Soc. of Mus., [14]
- Mother of composer, [2], [11], [13], [15]
- Mus. Doc. Oxon, [49]
- Reunited to wife, [94]
- Son Michael born, [38]
- Violinist, [8], [22], [125]
- Wife of composer, [2], [11], [13], [15], [20], [22], [24], [46], [57], [72], [94], [102], [115], [125], [127]
- Arne, Edward, [4]
- Arne, Michael, bro. of composer, [9]
- Arne, Michael, Mrs., [79]
- Arne, Michael, son of composer, [38], [62], [77], [92], [97], [101]
- Arne, Susanna, sis. of composer, [9]
- Arnold, [92], [102]
- Artaxerxes, [54], [61]
- As you like it, [17], [28]
- Attwood, [136]
- Augusta, Princess, [12], [112]
- Baddely, [67], [70]
- Baildon, [24], [27], [66], [127]
- Baker, [127], [129]
- Banks, [2]
- Barbarini, [114]
- Barbatielli, [29]
- Barbier, [9]
- Barnes, [4]
- Barry, [34], [84]
- Barthelemon, [50], [74]
- Barthelemon, Mrs., [67], [95], [102]
- Barthelemon, Cecelia M., [94], [115]
- Bartholomew fair, [113]
- Battle Symphony, [133]
- Bayly, [47]
- Beard, [13], [15], [17], [49], [55], [58], [61], [121], [129]
- Beethoven, [133]
- Beggar’s Opera, [29], [49], [61]
- Beviamo tutti tre, [66]
- Bickerstaff, [49], [58], [81]
- Billington, [57]
- Blow, thou winter wind, [17]
- Bradford, [73]
- Braham, [57]
- Breathe the pipe, [52]
- Brent, [41], [43], [45], [49], [55], [60], [85]
- Brickler, [51]
- Britannia, rouse, at heaven’s command, [131]
- Brown, [57], [67]
- Busby, [92]
- Butler, [45]
- By dimpled brook, [13]
- Calkin, [134]
- Capricious lovers, [81]
- Caractacus, [91]
- Catches and Glees, [64], [76]
- Cathedrals, Dublin, [23]
- Catley, [61]
- Cervetto, [15]
- Chambers, [9]
- Champness, [67], [80]
- Chappell, [130]
- Charles, [25]
- Chateauneuf, [30]
- Chi scherza colle rose, [20]
- Churchill, [54]
- Cibber, [10], [13], [19], [35], [58], [79], [84]
- Cliefden, [111]
- Clive, [13], [16], [37], [81], [116], [118]
- Colgan, [23], [27], [125]
- Colin and Phœbe, [37]
- Collins, [129]
- Colman, [73]
- Come, follow me, [70]
- Come, if you dare, [68], [80]
- Come, shepherds, we’ll follow, [63], [102]
- Comus, [12], [19], [24], [28], [33], [40], [44], [61]
- Comus’s Court, [14]
- Concerto, [92]
- Congreve, [15], [114], [124]
- Connel, [127]
- Corfe, [9]
- Cornelys, [52]
- Coronation Anthem, [23]
- Corry, [43]
- Country girl at court, [82]
- Covent Garden Theatre riot, [61]
- Cramer, [134]
- Crown and Anchor, [53]
- Cumberland, Duke of, [10]
- Cymbeline, [49]
- Dalton, [12]
- Dance, [134]
- Daphne and Amintor, [81]
- Davis, [24], [27]
- Death of Abel, [28], [31], [92]
- Death of Nelson, [65]
- Delany, [12], [47]
- Delicæ Musicæ, [66]
- Dibdin, [51], [77]
- Dido and Æneas, [10]
- Dirge, [71]
- Dodsley, [39]
- Dragon of Wantley, [22], [30], [40]
- Drury Lane Theatre, [10], [35], [61]
- Dryden, [68]
- Dubourg, [23], [27]
- Edwards, [16]
- Elfrida, [79]
- Eliza, [41], [49]
- Esther, [20], [38]
- Eton College, [3], [6]
- Fairest Isle, [70]
- Fairies, [40]
- Faramond, [20]
- Farinelli, [20]
- Father of Mercies, [52]
- Fawcett, [52], [60], [73]
- Fergusson, [51]
- Festing, [7], [14]
- Fielding, [9], [76]
- Fishamble Street room, [69]
- Fisher, [76]
- Fitzpatrick, [62]
- Fleet prison, [4]
- Foote, [81]
- Forest, [74]
- Foster, [13]
- Fox, [77]
- Frasi, [121], [129]
- Frederick, Prince of Wales, [111], [116]
- From the eternal regions, [118]
- From yonder bower, [33]
- Frost scene, [70]
- Gainsborough, [7]
- Galli, [129]
- Gamble, [135]
- Garrick, [12], [15], [21], [35], [58], [61], [67], [77], [82], [126]
- Garrick, G., [88]
- Gay, [44], [112]
- Geminiani, [27]
- Gentle swain, [15]
- Gentleman’s Mag., [123]
- Giardini, [66]
- Gifford, [80]
- Glorious voice, [17]
- God save the King, [36]
- Gordon, [35]
- Green, [14]
- Grenville, [6], [77]
- Groombridge, [92]
- Guadagni, [129]
- Guardian angels, [132]
- Guardian outwitted, [62]
- Hail, immortal Bacchus, [52]
- Hallam, [62]
- Hamilton, [77]
- Handel, [8], [12], [19], [23], [27], [31], [38], [127], [132]
- Hark! the bonny, [66]
- Hark! what notes enchant, [43]
- Harlequin sorcerer, [39]
- Hasse, [20]
- Haste to the gardens, [52]
- Haymarket Theatre, [8], [11]
- He was despised, [12]
- Hear, Alfred, [117]
- Hear, angels, [52]
- Henry IV., [30]
- Here, sons of Jacob, [53]
- Hill, [13], [135]
- Hither turn thee, [17]
- Horsley, [124]
- Horton, [114-116]
- How blest are the shepherds, [70]
- How cheerful along the gay mead, [32]
- How gentle was my Damon’s air, [13]
- How happy the lover, [70]
- How sleep the brave, [129]
- Huggins, [4]
- Hymen, [20]
- Hymn of Eve, [32]
- I call you all to Woden-hall, [68]
- If those, who live in Shepherd’s, [119]
- In thoughtless gay prosperity, [128]
- Ianthe and Iphis, [39]
- Indian Kings, [3]
- Jack, thou’rt a toper, [66]
- Jameson, [81]
- Jewell, [77], [81]
- Johnson, [13], [56], [82]
- Jones, [9]
- Joseph, [127]
- Judgment of Paris, [15], [114], [122], [124]
- Judith, [50], [62], [68], [76]
- King Arthur, [68], [79]
- Kirkman, [5]
- Kitty, [45]
- Knight of the Burning Pestle, [130]
- Knowles, [45]
- Lacy, [60]
- Ladies’ hoops, [24]
- Lafitte and Galliard, [135]
- Lampe, [40]
- Lampe, Mrs., [38]
- Lascia cadermi, [20]
- Lass with the delicate air, [39]
- Layfield, [27], [30]
- Legge, [39]
- Let not a moonbeam, [69]
- Leveridge, [9]
- Lincoln’s Inn Fields theatre, [9]
- Little gipsy, [82-91]
- Live to us, to empire, [56]
- Lock hospital, [50]
- Love in a village, [58]
- Love rapture, [67]
- Lowe, [17], [27], [30], [33], [39], [120], [125], [127]
- Mackenzie, [136]
- Madrigal Society, [62]
- Mallet, [111], [128]
- Mansfield, [62]
- Manzuoli, [63]
- Mara, [57]
- Mason, [91]
- Mattocks, [49], [55]
- Mawhood, [62], [64], [70], [96], [102]
- May-day, [83]
- Merchant of Venice, [33]
- Metastasio, [54], [63]
- Millar, [116], [127]
- Mills, [13], [116]
- Milton, [12]
- Milward, [13], [114], [116]
- Miss in her ’teens, [37]
- Miss Lucy in town, [22-29]
- Mountain, [9]
- Much Ado about Nothing, [48]
- Neal, [23], [24]
- Neal, Master, [25]
- Neate, [134]
- Neil, [42]
- Nightingale, [66]
- No more the heathen, [52]
- Noblemen’s Catch Club, [63]
- Non chiamarmi, [20]
- Norris, [58-65]
- Novello, [71]
- Now Phœbus sinketh, [13]
- O beauteous Queen, [20]
- O fairest, [20]
- O Lord, grant the King, [136]
- O peace, [20], [116]
- O peace, descend, [70]
- O ravishing delight, [15]
- O sight, [70]
- O too lovely, [55]
- O’er William’s tomb, [65]
- Olimpiade, [63]
- On Chloe sleeping, [66]
- Orphan, The, [101]
- Orpheus and Euridice, [114], [124]
- Otway, [101]
- Pasquali, [41]
- Pasqualino, [125]
- Paxton, [96], [100]
- Pemberton, [64-71]
- Pennyworth of wit, [87]
- Pepusch, [49]
- Per le porte, [20]
- Perseus and Andromeda, [62]
- Pesetti, [56]
- Philharmonic Society, [134]
- Philharmonic Society, Dublin, [32]
- Phillips, [12], [57], [77]
- Pianoforte, [51]
- Pilkington, [27]
- Pincushion, [44]
- Poculum elevatum, [63]
- Potter, [134]
- Prepare the genial bowers, [52]
- Prince of Wales, [12]
- Prior, [45]
- Prithee, friend, [66]
- Punch, the medium, [67]
- Purcell, [33], [65], [68]
- Pye, [44]
- Quin, [13], [19], [114]
- Rafter, [80]
- Ranelagh, [64]
- Redburn, [41]
- Rehearsal, [32]
- Rennett, [73]
- Requiem, [72]
- Rich, [39], [90], [112]
- Rival Queens, [28]
- Rosamond, [9], [20], [43]
- Rose, [57]
- Rosengrave, [23]
- Royal license, [18]
- Royal Society of Musicians, [14]
- Rule, Britannia, [15], [115], [119]
- Rule, Britannia, in Germany, [132]
- Rule, Britannia, rise and fight, [130]
- Sadler, [42]
- Saint George the patron, [70]
- Salway, [116]
- Sardinian Chapel, [2]
- Saul, [20]
- Scott, [102]
- Serenata, [12]
- Shakespeare jubilee, [67]
- Shenstone, [39]
- Sloper, [10]
- Smith, [63], [77]
- Soldier and his friend, [65]
- Soldier tired, [55]
- Solomon, [38]
- Sosarmes, [20]
- Spandau, [50]
- Spencer, [43]
- Squire Badger, [76]
- Stephens, [57]
- Stevens, [59]
- Storer, [23], [25], [27], [48]
- Street intrigue, [66]
- Swan, [24]
- Sweet bird, [20]
- Sweet echo, [13], [24]
- Sweet valley, [117]
- Sybilla, [24], [27], [127]
- Tempest, [37], [44]
- Tenducci, [52], [55], [57]
- Theodosius, [33]
- Thomas, [55], [135]
- Thomas and Sally, [49]
- Thompson, [77], [130]
- Thomson, [112]
- Thou soft flowing Avon, [67]
- Thursfield, [1]
- Thus I infuse, [70]
- ’Tis sweet the blushing, [70]
- To virtue with rapture, [70]
- Tom Thumb, [9], [22], [26]
- Tonson, [56]
- Tragedy of tragedies, [9]
- Twelfth night, [28]
- Two daughters, [70]
- Tyers, [74]
- Un guardo solo, [20]
- Under the greenwood tree, [17]
- Vado e vido, [20]
- Vauxhall gardens, [37]
- Vernon, [59-67]
- Vernon, Mrs, [49-55]
- Wagner, [133]
- Wake, my harp, [52]
- Walsh, [39], [51], [121]
- Warrell, [56]
- Water parted from the sea, [66]
- Waylett, [12]
- We must work, [70]
- Weelkes, [66]
- Weideman, [14]
- Welch (Walsh), [46], [125]
- Weller, [67], [73], [80], [84], [87], [89]
- Westminster Abbey, [12]
- Wheeler, [1]
- When Britain first, [119], [124]
- When daisies pied, [17]
- When gay Bacchus, [66]
- When Israel wept, [52]
- When our great Prince, [132]
- Where the bee sucks, [37], [117]
- Which is the properest day to drink?, [67]
- Whittington’s feast, [93]
- William (King), [136]
- William and Margaret, [130]
- Who can Jehovah’s wrath, [52]
- With heroes and sages, [52]
- Woodman, [57]
- Worsdale, [30]
- Wright, [79], [101]
- Wrighten, Mrs, [70]
- Young, Cecilia, [2], [9], [11]
- Young, Charles, [11], [41]
- Young, Miss, [41], [43]
- Young, E, [44]
- Young, Polly, [41], [43], [46], [48], [74], [127]
[COMPOSITIONS BY DR. ARNE.]
SONGS. | s. d. | |
| Twenty Songs | 1 6 | |
| Gentle Swain | 2 0 | |
| Guardian Angels | 1 6 | |
| O ravishing delight | 1 6 | |
| When icicles | 1 6 | |
PART-SONGS. | ||
| Blow, blow thou wintry wind (Unison Song) | 0 1½ | |
| Come away, death (S.A.T.B.) | 0 2 | |
| Rule, Britannia (S.A.T.B.) | 0 1½ | |
| Do. (T.T.B.B.) | 0 1 | |
| Do. (Solo with ad lib. Chorus) | 0 1½ | |
| Where the bee sucks (S.A.T.B.) | 0 1½ | |
| Do. (S.S.T.B.) | 0 3 | |
| Do. (Two-part) | 0 1½ | |
| Which is the properest day to sing (S.A.T.B.) | 0 2 | |
| Do. (S.S.A.) | 0 1½ | |
| If o’er the cruel tyrant, love | folio | 0 9 |
| The Curfew (Round for four voices) | 0 1½ | |
| Under the greenwood tree (Unison Song) | 0 1½ | |
VIOLIN. | ||
| Trio—Sonata in E minor | 3 0 | |
ORGAN. | ||
| By the rushy-fringed bank—Air from “Comus” | 1 0 | |
| March, “Judith” | 1 0 | |
| Largo—Overture to “Artaxerxes” | 1 0 | |
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which otherwise, may have an obstruction to the
which otherwise, may prove an obstruction to the
to the words Quando Cœli morendi sunt." A solo
to the words "Quando Cœli morendi sunt." A solo
spoke in th highest terms of Arne's music.
spoke in the highest terms of Arne's music.
Risum tencatis amici?
Risum teneatis amici?
1771 The Fairy Princess.
1771 The Fairy Prince.
Herrsch "Britannia! der weite Ocean
Herrsch' Britannia! der weite Ocean
Charlotte den 18. Januar 1799 auf dem Grosser
Charlotte den 18. Januar 1799 auf dem Grossen