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Rh piano manufacturer, generously subscribed 500 francs; and asked only for ten stalls. Mr. Pleyel did the same. The banker, Mr. Nathan Treillé, Madam Mennechet de Barival, the intelligent and charming woman, each took 100 francs' worth of tickets. Mr. Javal, Mr. Orfila, etc. also subscribed. The following is translated from an account of the concert by Mr. Escudier as it appeared in 'La France Musicale' of the 27th of April, 1850.

The following address was presented by the delegates of the workmen to Gottschalk, the next day after the concert:—

22 Avril, 1850.

Nous venons, au nom de nos camarades, vous offrir le tribut de notre reconnaissance pour la sympathie que vous avez montrée pour le malheur