THE instrumental band belonging to the Ancient Concert, in testimony of the regard and esteem they feel for their leader, Mr. F. Cramer, have presented him with a very handsome and valuable silver salver. This reflects great credit on all parties. It is, unquestionably, most highly gratifying to Mr. Cramer, after having led the band for thirty-five years, to receive this flattering mark of approbation from his brother professors; and we hope he will maintain his post, and live many years to enjoy the use of so solid a token of their regard, which should (and we have no doubt but it will) descend to his posterity in the nature of an heir-loom. The simple circumstance in itself may serve as a stimulus, and, at the same time, prove a wholesome lesson to the aspiring young artists who are rising in the profession, and who may be destined hereafter to preside over a large orchestra, for it will show them that talent in a leader, when combined with agreeable manners and gentlemanly conduct, will not only entitle him to the attention and obedience of the band when in the orchestra, but, what is of infinitely more value, it will ensure him the kind regard, good will and friendship of his band when out of it.