n, and, to the astonishment of charlatanry,
renounces at once those means of success employed by coarse
musicians."

Then follows an analysis of the work, which want of space prevents us
from giving. No need to say that it is favorable to our
violinist-composer.

We will mention only some of the papers which have spoken of the
evening in question,--"La France," "La Liberte," "La Revue et Gazette
des Theatres," "La Presse Theatrale," "La Menestrel," "La Semaine
Musicale," &c.

On the subject of the "Quatuor for Stringed Instruments" we will cite
the article of the "Gazette Musicale" of the 12th of March, 1872:--

"The old Schumann Society, all concerts of which are
consecrated to the liberation of the territory, is not as
exclusive in the composition of its programmes as its title
would make you suppose.

"Thus is it that one has there very vivaciously applauded,
Saturday, a 'Quatuor for Stringed Instruments,' by Mr.
White. We signal this beautiful composition to the amateur's
attention. This young master shows in it the most serious
qualities united to a perfect clearness and purity of
melody, with execution very remarkable, and which received
one of the warmest receptions."

Here is the document we have before mentioned:--

IMPERIAL CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC AND DECLAMATION.

(_Extract of the Document of the Seating of the Committee on
Musical Studies, 16th December, 1868._)

The Committee on Musical Studies for Violin, of the
Conservatoire, has read with interest the work which Mr.
White has presented for its approbation.

The work is composed of six studies for violin, where the
principal difficulties of execution which that instrument
presents are confronted.

One remarks in these pages ingenious combinations proper to
develop the mechanism of the left hand.

The committee approves these six studies, called to fortify
the talent of a violinist.

(Signed)

AUBER,

_Director of Conservatoire, and Pres. of Committee._

Then follow ten signatures of members of the committee.

As a token of his artistic value, four great masters have presented
White with their likenesses, with the following dedications:--

"Remembrance, admiration, and thankfulness are offered to my
young friend White, a violinist very distinguished.

"(Signed)

"G.