1796, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, President, the Earl of Aylesford.  The performances were like those of 1790, of a general character, besides the “Messiah;” while the two principal sopranos were the Misses Fletcher, daughters of a local musician.  The trombone was introduced at this Festival for the first time.  Receipts L2,043 18s.; profits L897.

1792, September 18 to 20.  President, the Earl of Warwick.  The “Messiah,” with vocal and instrumental selections of the usual character.  Miss Poole and Master Elliott among the vocalists, with Mr. Holmes (bassoonist) and Signor Mariotti (trombone player), were chief of the newly-introduced performers.  Receipts, L2,550; profits, L1,470.

1802, September 22 to 24.  President, the Earl of Dartmonth.  For the first time in this town Haydn’s “Creation” was performed, in addition to the “Messiah,” &c.  Among the vocalists were Madame Dussek, Mrs. Mountain, John Braham (the Braham of undying fame), and Mr. William Knyvett; Mr. Francois Cramer, leader of the band (and at every festival until 1843), had with him Andrew Ashe (flautist), Aufossi (double bass), &c., with over 100 in the orchestra.  Receipts, L3,820 17s.  O-1/4d.; profits, L2,380.

1805, Oct. 2 to 4.  President, the Earl of Aylesford.  The “Messiah” was given for the first time here with Mozart’s accompaniments; part of the “Creation” &c.  Mr. Thomas Vaughan was among the singers (and he took part in every Festival until 1840), and Signor Domenico Dragonetti (double bass) and the Brothers Petrules (horn players) with the instruments.  Receipts, L4,222; profits, L2,202.

1808, Oct. 5 to 7.  President, the Right Hon. Lord Guernsey.  Nearly 200 performers, including Master Buggins (a Birmingham boy alto) Mr. J.J.  Goss (counter tenor), Signor Joseph Naldi (buffo), and Dr. Crotch, the conductor, organist and pianist.  The last-named was a good player when only 3-1/2 years old.  Receipts, L5,511 12s.; profits, L3,257.

1811, Oct. 2 to 4.  President, Lord Bradford.  Madame Catilni, Mrs. Bianchi, and Mr. T.L.  Bellamy first appeared here, as well as Mr. Samuel Wesley (John Wesley’s nephew), as conductor and organist.  Prices again raised, morning tickets being 20s. and 10s., with 10s. 6d. pit and 6s. gallery at Theatre.  Receipts, L6,680; profits, L3,629.

1814, Oct. 5 to 7.  President, the Earl of Plymouth.  Miss Stephens (afterwards Countess of Essex), Miss Travis, Vincent Novello (the publisher of after years), and Griesbach (oboeist), were among the “first appearances.”  Receipts, L7,171 12s.; profits, L3,629.

1817, Oct. 1 to 3.  President, the Hon. Sir Charles Greville, K.C.B.  Mrs. Salmon, Madame Camporese, Mr. Hobbs (tenor), Monsieur Drouet (flautist), Mr. T. Harper (trumpet), and Mr. Probin (horn), took part in the performances.  Receipts, L8,476; profits, L4,296 10s.