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Smile on Sweet Boy. Written by S. P. QUIN. Composed by E. J. NIELSON. 

 Oh! Breathe not a Word of our Love. Written by G. P. REPPINGILLE. Com- 

 posed by W. L. PHILLIPS. Both published by ALDRIDGE, Regent Street. 



THE words of the first of these in an imitation of the German cradle song, 

 introduced into the Cadeau. Weber is the composer of the original, and a 

 sweetly simple melody it is. The present air by Nielson, is one of much higher 

 pretension in the style of its composition, but is nevertheless pleasing, and 

 like to become as popular as some of the previous productions by the same 

 author. 



Oh, Breathe not a word of our Love is, we suppose a maiden effort by 

 both poet and composer ; at least we never recollect to have met with their 

 names before. The present is by no means discreditable to the talents of 

 either party. 



THE Cadeau or Das Vergissmeinnicht, for 1833, published by JOHANNING 

 and Co , JOHN STREET, OXFORD STREET. 



This is nearly the only Musical Annual which has stood its ground. This 

 circumstance is not to be wondered at, for its merits, instead of being as the 

 generality of these publications are, merely novelties adapted to the reigning 

 fashion of the day, are sterling compositions by the first masters, that must 

 live as long as classical music, is sought after and appreciated. The present 

 volume contains above twenty-five compositions, vocal and instrumental, 

 either of which, if published singly, would cost a couple of shillings, and yet 

 the whole is sold, elegantly bound, for twelve shillings. 



To point out any one piece as being deserving of praise, would be invidious, 

 for they are all excellent in their kind. 



The Sacred Musical Offering, Edited by H. PURDAY, published by Z. PURDAY, 

 HIGH HOLBORN, 



The above contains twenty pieces of vocal music, partly original and part- 

 ly selected. The latter portion is, in our opinion, far superior to the former, 

 though that portion is by no means devoid of merit. One piece, by the au- 

 thor of " the -^Sea," is a composition of the highest order, and which T. 

 Phillips would make highly effective. No musical family, who are seriously 

 inclined, will be long without the Sacred Musical Offering. As a New-year's 

 Gift, or Christmas Present, nothing can be superior. 



MONTHLY REVIEW OF LITERATURE. 



PARIS ; OR THE BOOK OF THE HUNDRED AND ONE. IN 3 VOLS. 

 LONDON. 1833. 



EVERY body has heard the history of these volumes ; but some people 

 have bad memories, and we accordingly repeat the score times " thrice told 

 tale." 



Upon the failure of M. Ladvocat, the great Parisian publisher, it was, 

 amongst other things, suggested, as one means of restoring his fortunes, 

 that a book got together by the gratuitous exertion of the most celebrated 

 literary men in France, would be, in all probability, effectual. One hundred 

 and one Authors instantly subscribed their names, as contributors to the 

 work. Hence the title of the book. The speculation was a profitable one. 



A contemporary of ours, who devotes some space to the review of books, 

 and who would fain obtain credit for oracular acumen, has taken great pains 

 to make his readers believe, that the material of the present volumes is 



