The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-27
G. and German Musical Festival.
PICSIC AT ELM PARK.

The weather, which during the pa,t week was s ca pr-
cious As an April day turned favorable for the
celebration Up to nine o'clock II was fearei that it
would have to bs postponed, but the sky began to
brighten, the clouds cleared away and by ten
the time appointed for the societies to start the day
all that could be desired except by the
few wso would persist in saying II was too warm
From early hour In the morning up the time Of
departure the Of tina singers Ezsbeth
street, Grand, presented busy and lively scene
Everything and body appeared to bs Ia state OF
the greatest confusion; but as the appointed tune ap
preached order established and the various
societies formed in and marched to the pier
at the fso of Spring street. where the steamboats,
and Columbus were waiting to receive them There
were including the Turnverein Gymnasts, between
two and three thousand persons in the procession.
Before the procession reached the pier, at least Eve
thousand assembled the boats, and fears
entertained that they would capable Of
commodating all but steamboats,, like omnibuses and
rail cars appear to have limits to their capacity
and although they both swayed from side side as
ready TO capsize-and the water washed the gun
wales OF onet sad by Of ths hands that
would carry twice as many. The Columbus started
first. and she put out into the stream three enthu
fastic cheers that made the welEin ring, up
the crowd that swarmed upon her deck, and
sponded to in tones of thunder by those on the
At last both boats cleared and away they sped to-
wards the little dock that lies the foot OF Eghteth
street Every to understand the mission they
and innumerable handkerchefa waved from
tie shore to those board and from those board
to those shore The greatest good humor prevailed
when engaged in the interchange Of those social feel
iDgs for which they are SO distinguished people.
friend drank to friend out of the flowing cup, they
pledged anew their devotion to each other
y. was II O'Clock when the boats reached the wharf
and landed their impatient passengers who were
ceived with deafening welcome by large number who
bad arrived before them the and other convey
aDces, toersbe sized cannon made as much noise
it could and the crowd, not content with its per-
formance, cheered again and again, till they were
road for considerable distance, were ranged wagons
tents, and variety OF o:her temporary struc
lures which never had uame, orhs sale Of the indis
penssble lager bier. 1t seemed II all keepers Of
all the saloons In the city had deserted New York
and come out to Elm Park to sell the favorte bsve-
rage 1here lager bier in barrels lager bier in
in gigantic horns, in mmsnse gob!ets made out Of the
trunks hickory trees with the bark preserved lager
conceivable size and shape and would have astonsh
ed temperance frier to sac the immense quantities
retained possession Of s their Then there were
to give variety to the scene outse miniature shooting
ns n, o. o IN the
ing, when he was 80 fortunate a. to hit the mark,
handful Of dubious looking peanuts The great attrac
tions Of former occasion in the curiosity here
sheep with six legs and two tails
the royal Bengal tiger which had devoured six men
hundred feet In length and the great Indian ugsler
who 'swallered" burning Goals, all Of which could be
seen for the exceedingly low charge Of twelve and haf
cents.
But the spectacle in the Park exceeded all scenes Of
merry making which y has been our good fortune to
mingle In Here and there, and all over gathered
groups Of from five to twenty persons under the shade
q the gigantic tree. which abound in this part Of
sence OF that spirit Of rowdyism by which our popular
gatherings sometimes disgracea, and ths general
feeling Of courtesy which appeared to prevail could not
disposition TO quarre and with the exception Of
exhibitions among the light fingered gentry, nothing
however, of whom there were about thirty present. soon
disposed Of these characters, when found making FREQ
placed in barn for safe keeping, and we're e1hised
by vgiant detectives as many evidences Of their
In front OF the LIN Park Hotel-we suppose It is dig
nifed BY that te-the singing societies collected
in circles entertaining delighted crowds with some Of
their best music, while others seated at tables
discussing substantis repast Of cold roast beef ham,
German rolls and other good things all Of which were
trees were hung with the exquisitey embroidered
neIs Of the societies. and the trunks Of Of them
other articles Of ladies' dress The park resounded
with the music Of the band and the singing of the saen
among the popular The weather, somebody remark
co. was very warm but they must have been facetous
scotsch, the polka and the coon did not appear to
think from the zsst with which they entered the
The celsbraton was at fun tide about twelve O'Clock,
and 1t continued 50 till six o'clock when the crowd be-
gan rapidly to disperse. Then the boats were again
throBsed, and every horse was made to perform the
labor OF two. We have heard the number Of persons
e II se IL the Say
We think Go not exaggerate in the least when set
it down at fifteen thousand About three O'Clock the
speaking was commenced by Dr.. Foersch He said 1t
was with feelings Of ordinary qualification that he
beheld the spectacle before him. He could give
was not heart in that vast throns that did not
unison with his, at seeing assembled such ga
purposes as they had in view. Every nation, he
continued, has q mission to perform and while It
might be the ambition Of some to conquer other lands
and extend the bounds Of their domnons by the
1t theirs to foster the spirit Of fraternity, which
would unite the people Of every country bond Of
biotherhood he would not like to say anything deroga
tory TO the American character but he believed that the
social virtues do not always flourish where the energies
There was something worth living for besides the acqu
sion OF dollars and CENTS and those the social viz
tues, without which there could be true earthly
joyment
At the conclusion Of Lr. Foesrch's remarks three
cheers were gwen, after which Mr.. Mstternch made
which the Germans distinsuisned as one Of the
most ennobipg features Of their character, and ex
they would cease to be Q musical people.
Mr.. Lexow, the Fest President, who 1t feared,
would be prevented rcm attending in consequence Of
the severe injuries he had received few ago By
. fsu from his wagon. here made his appearances in
sssIri:ss and although suffering very much addressed
Snd ssa he Ii. e% he
perform Their usual services, and his inaSity to .p
pear before them in any other manner than 10 that
IN which he presented himself The various musical
societies Of New York, he continued have chosen me
their Fest President, and for months past awaited
with impatence the arrival Of the day appointed,
but at the eleventh hour-at the moment when Was
about TO realize my fondest accident
occurred which deprived me Of tue great pleasure
would bave felt in fulfilling the duties OF the Office
to which you appointed me. Unable as am, even
at the present moment, to address you at any |
length, yet am not prevented from saying q
few words, and those words which know you |
will like to hear, because they como from ths heart
Appause New York. gentlemen, is full Of your praise
The voices OF the German we'll ofIthe Anglo Ame
ricsn population, are united in saying t6s. no. |
thing approaching in any way the peculiar style Of
musc to which they have listened with such pleasure
from you, has been heard In New York. The Old
and New Fathersnds bear testimony TO the trumphs
you have achieved nythiaifestival (Renswed applau)
The severed branch which has been tansplanted from
the old Land across ths to this free soil has
fouIished and grown TO gigantic tree, whose branches