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Chappell and Co ., Limited . —No . 143 of Chappell and Co . ' s Musical Magazine is well arranged for the season , containing as it does a selection of eight dances and a march , all of which introduce popular tunes of tho day , and , as a consequence , aro sure to win approval during the winter festivities . The " Gondoliers , " " Circus Girl , " " Gay Parisienne , " and other compositions of the day are laid under contribution , and pleasing results are tho outcome .

" The Topsy-Turvy Hotel" is dealt with in many forms by Messrs . Chappell . We have a " selection , " arranged for the pianoforte by Charles Godfrey jun ., which—like all the productions of this famous musician—is effective , and ably compiled ; it should become a favourite . Carl Kiefert has given us a very lively Waltz on the " Hotel" melodies of Victor Roger and Lionel Monckton ; while for Lancers , founded on the same pleasing tunes , Mr . Warwick Williams has provided a very effective arrangement .

" Toujours " Waltz , by Carl Kiefert , is another contribution from the same source : and , introducing as it does some of the liveliest items of the " Hotel" comedy , it can be recommended as lively , with the certainty of winning approval . Among other recent songs published by this firm are : " Leave me not . " Words by Clifton Bingham , music by Tito Mattei—a production which may best be recommended by saying that the two famous artistes have here done themselves credit .

" Teach me the charm . " Words by Constance Sutcliffe , music by Noel Johnson . "She is far from the land . " Words by Tom Moore , music by Frank Lambert . " Sea Breezes . " Words by Edward Teschemacher , music by Franco Leoni . " Speak but one word . " Words by Edward Teschemacher , music by Frank Lambert .

" Song of the Bow . " Words by A . Conan Doyle , music by Florence Aylward . " A Medieeval Knight . " Words by Ronald Aubrey , music by Guy d'Hardelot . " The Curfew . " Words by J . Tobin , musio by Monk Gould .

Francis , Day and Hunter . —As usual this firm is well to the front with seasonable novelties . Karl Kaps shows himself to advantage in his " Jolly Folly " Quadrilles , in which the popular songs of the day are introduced with his accustomed ability and thoroughness . The same composer supplies the music for the " Chain Cotillion , " a new

dance arranged by Mortlake VV . Mann , which from the description set out by the inventor should ceriainly provide hearty amueement during the season , and remain thereafter as a regular favourite . The mere mention of "The Three Musketeers ; " whether in the gavotte — composed by Celian Kottaun—or in any other ioim , may be taken as a signal for popularity . We predict the same good fortune is in store for this

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number as is the case with its namesake at the Globe Theatre at the present time—a full measure of public appreciation . Wo have also received from this firm . * " From Skies to Earth again " ( with violin and ' cello obligato ) , the words and music by Leslie Stuart . Enoch and Sons . —The firm ' s " Dance Album" contribution to the season ' s music , is the 13 th of the series , —but stirely the proverbial ill luck of

the baker ' s dozen cannot attend so interesting a number . The part contains four Waltzs— " Life ' s Lullaby , " on Gerald Lane ' s celebrated song , being among the number . " Popularity Lancers , " introducing popular songs of the day ; an " Up to date " polka , a " Whistling Barn Dance , " and a Berlin Polka , aptly designated " Unter den Linden "—an excellent shillingsworth , without a doubt .

Messrs . Enoch and Sons also send us a selection of songs , among which we have * . ' " Love me to-day I" Words by Frederic E . We atherley , music by F . Paolo Tosti . There is hardly any need to particularise when such well known names as are here associated appear in connection with a song . This production of the well known author and composer is a credit to them , and should add to'their reputation . " Children ' s Ways . " Words and music by Gerald Lane .

" My Flower . " Words by E . Teschemayer ( the German version by M . Ronald ) , musio by Landon Ronald . " River Dreams . " Words and musio by Gerald Lane . " Serenade" ( La Chanson de ma Mie ) . French words by Th . de Banville , English version by R . H . Blkin ; music by H . Bamberg .

G . Ricordi and Co . —" Lays for ' little ones" is an attractive title at this season of the year , and the music and words collected under this heading by Herbert T . Bunning in the one case , and F . E . Weatherley and G . R . Askwith in the other , well sustain the favourable opinion formed at the outset . It is a good plan to introduce pleasing illustrations in connection with the musio set our younger friends , as the presence of judicious " colouring "

is likely to create an interest in the lessons , and lead to the pieces being approached with an amount of pleasure , rather than as actual tasks . Altogether the volume of "Lays" is made very effective , even the covers being deserving of a word of praise , as exemplifications of what it is possible to produce with an artistic combination of white and black— the colours introduced being really subsidiary , although contributing to the general good effect .

Also received : " When summer was . " Song by Walter Head , musio by Alice Borton . " Speak I" Words by Clifton Bingham , musio by F . Paolo Tosti .

It is proposed to hold a Masonic ball in the Town Hall , Newbury , early in the new year , under the auspices of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of-Hope , of which Bro . Stephen Knight jun . is Worshipful Master , and Major Gerald Ricardo Senior Warden .

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