[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.