Columbia weekly news., 1859-11-17
Schiller Festival

! NY CouHtlEo uIcI topSbucI III oiI VII :,
on the 10th inst to celebrate the ami
versary of the birth of Frederick Won
Schiller In the morning the firing of
cannon announced the arrival Of invited.
guests from Calaveras and Tuosmne
counties, and in the afternoon, notwith-
standing the rain poured down in tor
rents, procession was formed in the
following order:
Grand Marshall-Dr. Schmidt and aids.
American flag.
Mokeumae Hill Brass Band (volunteers.)
German flag.
Committee of arrangements and Orator
of the day.
Banner.
The different German GIee Clubs.
. Other German citizens.
After marching through the principal
streets OF Gur city the procession re-
paired to Cardinei!'s Theater, WI ere,
after music by the band, DR.. Zahn de-
liyered ar grafton appropriate to the
occasion Not being conversant with
the German language we were unable
to appreciate the force of his remarks,
but we are assured!V those who were
present that it was indeed finished
effort, abounding in flights of fancy
which are seldom surpassed After the
/ DR. had concluded his oration con-
cert of vocal and Instrumental music
was given, at which some of the finest
music We have ever heard in this State
was per 1ormed The several societies
sang both German and English so, gs,
in grand chorls, a ID the ouvertures
/ by the Orchestra, Wore performed with
a deg ee of skill and ncetr which re-
fleets great ere lit on a.. who were c8n
nected with it In the evening ba
was given, all no'withstan ling the IN
c emencY of the weather W. have seldom
witnessed more happy nor joyous
audience. The ladies' we're there from
far an / near, IL their beauty AMI in
their priis thus aiding their presence
AMI iahlance to keep mp the festiv-
tiles Of the occasion The hail was
appropriated deckei with flags and ev-
erIreens, apl a5out are O'Clock dauc-
| iBg commenced, and was kept up in
most brilliant style until about twelve
O'Clock, at which tine supper was an
no1nced This indeed seemed to be
the great feature of the evening. The
tables were laid ont In the store Of Don
nell & Parsons, who vacated it FIR the
occasion, and eqlal ed, u not surpassed
anything Of tha kind we have ever seen
IN the State. Everything seemed to
be there which the most fastidious epi>
care could desire. The confectionery
was indeed magnificent This supper
was prepared by Messrs. Baker &
Whitman, prcprietors Of the Columbo
Saloon and Restaurant, and reflects
great credit upon them both, showing
conclusively that they are thorough
masters of the culinary art in all its
branches. After supper the company
again adjourned to the ball room, where,
amidst the sound of music seldom sur
passed, the dance was again resumed
and all went merry as marriage bell, -
until the breaking of the dawn warned
them that it was time to depart to their
respective homes.
The second day another procession
was formed, and with music playing
and banners waving marched again
through our principal streets. In the
evening theatrical performance was
given at the theater. We were not
present but learn that the audience
were highly gratifed with the perform
ance. 1t was gotten UP wholly by vol
unteer effort and certainly reflects great
credit upon the ladies and gentlemen
who thus endeavored to contribute to
the amusement of this great German
celebration May we soon have another
festival by the people Of song aDd music,
poetry and truth.