CopenhagenAndItsEnvirons

Selskabet Cæcilia, The Cecilia Society,

composed of amateurs, under the direction of Mr.

Rung

, Singing Master. The object of this Society —

the revival of the pure and ancient style of Church

Music in Denmark — and their exertions, deserve

much praise.

Within the last ten years several vocal clubs

have been established, among which may be spe

cified,

Studentersang

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 Master; and

Haandvcerkersang-

foreningen, The Mechanics’ Vocal Club

under

the direction of Mr.

B erggreen

Organist.

addition to the above there exist several minor vocal

clubs among the various Trade Societies.

MUSEUMS AND PUBLIC GALLERIES.

Copenhagen possesses a considerable number

of Public Collections and Museums of artistic,

scientific, and historical interest. Among them, the

first and most important must be mentioned: