“The subscriber proposes to open a school on Monday next, in the house where the late Mr. Quin formerly dwelt, for the instruction of Gentlemen and Ladies, in the following accomplishments: “First, The French, Italian and German languages, in a method concise and easy. “Secondly, To play on the violin after the Italian manner, with a peculiar method of bowing and shifting in solos or concertos. “Thirdly, Drawing and miniature painting with colours, flowers, insects, etc.... Likewise to draw patterns for embroidery, or any kind of needle work.... “He has a variety of music, composed by the most eminent masters, for the violino solo, concembalo et violoncello, to be disposed of on easy terms. “JOHN MATTHIAS KRAMER” Another German was H. B. Victor, who described himself as follows: “Mr. Victor, Musician to her late Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, and Organist at St. George’s in London, lately arrived here, takes this method of acquainting the Musical Gentry in general that he gives instructions on the Harpsichord, or Forte Piano, Violin, German Flute, etc., especially in the thorough Bass both in theory and practice, for that his pupils may soon come to a fundamental knowledge of that fine science. “N. B. Mr. Victor intended to give a concert, and to perform on his new musical instruments, but is obliged to postpone it for want of able hands; the one he calls Tromba doppia con Tympana, on which he plays the first and second trumpet and a pair of annexed kettledrums with the feet all at once; the other is called cymbaline de amour, which resembles the musical glasses played by harpsichord keys, never subject to come out of tune, both of his own invention. He is to be met with at his house in Callowhill street near Water street.”[5] [5] Drummond: “Early German Music in Philadelphia.” The many quaint advertisements of those times give an idea of the musical activities of the people. Amateurs often assisted professionals. Joseph Cézar, pupil of Viotti, in 1792, announced that: “Many amateurs of the first eminence being so kind as to honor him with their patronage, will perform,” etc. Again we hear of “a young lady who has never before appeared in public and therefore craves protection from all manner of insult.” Often the professional was “assisted by a gentleman.” Infant prodigies, who were always under ten, were numerous and they had invariably appeared before the crowned heads of Europe.