THE first movement of this fresh and wholesome music of Dvorak's begins with a rather sad little fragment of tune ; it makes way very soon for a brisk and energetic figure, after which the first melody returns. The second movement is a waltz; the first strain is lively and rather energetic, and the alternative section, in the middle, more tender in character. The third movement, a Scherzo, is very lively, and its chief tune is eloquent of good spirits. In this move. ment, too, there is a calmer section, which interrupts the laughter of the first tune more than once. The fourth movement is a plaintive song which the first violin begins and in which the other instruments share, and the last is again very vivacious and light-hearted in character. There is a hint of mischief in the way in which the last note of each bar, in the chief tune, is given a vigorous punch.