As the above Oratorio has been highly applauded by the best judges, and has never been performed in America; and as the first Performers of this country will be joined by the excellent band of his Most Christian Majesty's squadron, the Publick will have every reason to expect a more finished and delightful performance than ever was exhibited in the United States.' In Salem on the 15th May, 1798, was given the following concert: Part 1st Grand Symphony Pleyel Song: 'On by the Spur of Valour goaded.' Mr. Collins, Shield Clarinet Quartette Vogel Messrs. Granger, Laumont, von Hagen and Graupner Song: 'He pipes so sweet.' Mrs. Graupner Hook Concerto on the French Horn. Mr. Rosier Ponton A favourite new Song: 'Little Sally's wooden ware' Arnold Miss Solomon Full Piece Hayden[?] Part 2nd Quartetto: 'Who shall deserve the glowing Praise?' Linly Mrs. Graupner, Mr. Granger, Mr. Collins and Mr. Mallett Concerto on the Clarinet, composed and performed by Mr. Schaffer A new favourite echo Song: 'How do you do?' Hook Mrs. Graupner, and accompanied on the hautboy by Mr. Graupner Concerto on the Violin. Laumont Foder[?] A Comic Irish song: 'Boston News' Mr. Collins Concerto on the Hautboy, the composition of the celebrated Fisher Mr. Graupner Duet: 'They Dance to the Fiddle and Tabor,' from the much admired Opera of the 'Lock and Key' Mrs. Graupner and Mr. Collins Finale Pleyel Audiences in those days must have had Gargantuan musical appetites. Mr. Mallet, a French musician resident in Boston, gave a concert there on the 19th May, 1801, which included two overtures, four concertos (for clarinet, violin, bass and oboe, respectively), six solo vocal pieces and one duet! III