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THEATRE ROYAL, DUBLIN. 187
sion, at a rehearsal of " La Favorita," Giuglini seemed
actually inspired, singing so divinely as to enchant every
member of the company present. The repeated bursts
of applause pleased him so much, that he exerted his
voice almost to exhaustion, against the advice of the
leader ; and consequently in the evening the wondrous
voice manifested signs of fatigue. All who remember
this rehearsal still look back, with a "longing, lingering"
wish that the day might "come again." Giuglini en-
joyed a game of pool, in which he joined at the billiard
table attached to the Theatre, and at which only a few
chosen friends of the outside world were privileged to
partake. The great tenor seemed to appreciate the small
coin of sixpence, earned for a " life " taken by him, much
more than the large premium of ^50, or perhaps ^60,
paid for each night's professional services. A revenue exceeding
that of an English Lord Chancellor, nay, that of
a Prime Minister, awaits a legitimate and real successor to
Giuglini.
During this last engagement, Signer Arditi made his
first appearance in Dublin as conductor of the Italian
Opera. He at once established himself a favourite with
the audience, who fully appreciated his masterly capabilities
for his high position. He has up to the present
(1878) continued, with few interruptions, to visit us, and
still meets with the strongest possible demonstrations of
almost affectionate favour, which will doubtless continue
as long as he fulfils the same office in Dublin.
In July, 1858, Mdme. Gassier appeared in a series of
concerts given by Mr. Harris (in connection with the