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Selskabet Cæcilia, The Cecilia Society, composed o f amateurs, under the direction o f Mr. Rung , Singing Master. The object o f this Society — the revival o f the pure and ancient style o f Church Music in Denmark — and their exertions, deserve much praise. W ithin the last ten years several vocal clubs have been established, among which m ay be spe­ cified, Studentersang f oreniny e n , The S tuden ts ’ Vocal Union, under the direction of the Organists, Messrs. Hansen and Berggreen; B e t skandi­ naviske Selskabs Sangforening, The Scand i­ navian Company’s Vocal Chib, directed by Mr. R ung , Singing M aster; and Haandvcerkersang- foreningen, The Mechanics’ Vocal Club , under the direction o f Mr. B erggreen , Organist. In addition to the above there exist several minor vocal clubs among the various Trade Societies.

MUSEUMS AND PUBLIC GALLERIES.

Copenhagen possesses a considerable number o f Public Collections and Museums o f artistic, scientific, and historical interest. Among them, the first and most important must be mentioned: