MANAGERIAL DIFFICULTIES. The “_Vieille Garde_” of the Opera—Mr. Lumley in the field— Lablache—Mr. Lumley’s only hope—Lablache’s estimate of Jenny Lind—Mr. Lumley’s journey to Vienna—_Elijah_ at Exeter Hall conducted by Mendelssohn—Mendelssohn’s Visit to Mrs. Grote—Watching for Jenny Lind—Arrival—Appearance in Mrs. Grote’s box at Her Majesty’s Theatre—Jenny Lind at Mrs. Grote’s—Mendelssohn invites her to sing—Jenny Lind’s nervousness—Second essay—Still diffident about public appearance—Mrs. Grote’s home-thrust—Jenny Lind convinced— Appoints rehearsal and chooses “Alice” in _Roberto_ _page_ 259