19 JANUARY 1850, Page 9

The Madrigal Society continues to enjoy a green old age.

On Thurs- day, its hundred-and-ninth anniversary meeting was held in Freemasons' Hall. There was a large attendance, and many of the old familiar faces —surviving lovers of the ancient vocal harmony—were seen among the company. The selection of madrigals was more recherché than usual, and therefore more interesting to those who desired to extend their knowledge of the great madrigalists. The gallery was filled during the evening with a numerous assemblage of ladies ; whose presence added not a little to the pleasure of the anniversary.