Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-08-30

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the buildings on High street, and on many
of the intersecting streets. The American
red, white and blue intermingled and We'd
with the old Germ an black, red and gold
colors. The two n, tion Il emblems seemed
united and blended in ole. Indeed, we
noticed on the northwts corner of Friend
and High streets. a single fla having on
one side the American, al d OF the Other
the German colors and in the center two
hands Joined, emblematic offraternal union.
Many buildings, especially in the vicinity
of Headquarters at Schriner's Hall, had
their fronts, not only ornamented with
profusion of flags, but with wreaths of ev-
ergreen and various significant emblems.
For instance, in the front Of Brooks,
Stearns 81 o.'sestablishment, on thesou
west corner of Friend and High streets,
were beautiful evergreen crclets, arches
and large flags, and the buildings adjoining
on the south were adorned in similar
manner with green trees placed in front,
assimilating the sidewalk to pleasant
grove. In addition to the outside decora-
tions at Headquarters, of which we have
previously made mention, a large flag was
seen waving over the center of the street,
bearing the inscription-"Headq
In fact, large and handsome flags overhung
the streets at several other points. r-.-
People thronged High street in the fore
noon, as If in eager expectation of some
great event. Between eleven and twelve
o'clock, five singing societies from St.
Louis, Louisville, Sydney, o., and Cincin-
NATL with band of music, arrived and
were received at the depot by the Recep-
tion committee and Maennerchor of the
city. They proceeded down High street to
Headquarters, preceded by the band of the
18th U. S. Infantry, the fine banners Of the
respective societies being displayed in the
procession. Arrived at Headquarters, the
banners were suspended in the reception
hall, and the members of the different So
, cieties partook of the generous repast pro-
vided for them in the dining hall. About
three o'clock in the afternoon, some ten or
twelve other societies from Rochester, MY,
Cleveland, Tiflin, Piqua, Pttsburg, Indian
apolis, Upper Sandusky, Buffalo, N. Y, &c.
arrived, and were escorted to, and received
at Headquarters in a similar manner. .,nAt
about five o'clock, two societies from
Wheeling, with music band, also arrived.
The following is list of the societies,
] whose Representatives had reported at
: Headquarters at five o'clock yesterday:
Leidertafel, of Akron; Liederkranz, Sgd
r ney; Frohsinn, Pittsburg; Wyandot Sang-
erbund, Upper Sandusky; Liedertafel and
e sengerbund, Buffalo; Gesang Verein,
9 Cleveland; Bruderbund, Tiflin; Maenner-
c Choir, indianapolis; Frohsin and Lieder-
kranz, Louisville; Maennerchor, Cincin-
a natl; Maennerchor Rochester, N. Y; Turn
: Gesang Verein, Piqua; Liederkranz, New
i York City; Maennerchor and Harmonic,
G Wheeling. ... ~ ''3'.
J, We noticed last evening the banners of
the different societies suspended in the Re-
u ception Hall at Headquarters, making q
h very handsome and pleasing display. There
was quite an air of excitement on hestreets,
q evidencing that many visitors were in the
city, and that something unusual was GO
ing forward, or expected to take place.
y The Reception Concert, as per pro-
, gramme, came off at the Opera House last
+ evening. There was alarge audience pres
: ent, filling most of the available space in
Q the house. The Parquette was appropria-
. ted to the members of the Sengerbund, and
the Dress Circle to citizens and visitors.-
The Concert was commenced with an over
ture by the Cincinnati and Columbus Or
u chestra, who were seated on the front of the
Stage, with the curtain drawn behind
= them. The overture was splendidly per-
n formed, and rapturously encored at its
b close. A second performance elected SINH
q lar plaudIts. 'a... so
@ The curtain was then raised and disclosed
J. tp,yiew a platform with stairs in front, and
r sunshine and clouds in the distance. On
d the platform stood the Columbus Maenner-
O chor, and on their right, group OF ladies,
( representatives Of those who had prepared
Il the splendid flag, which was about to be
!. \ presented to the Sengerbund in behalf OF
: the German ladies of this city. rI.
The party on the platform disposed them
selves along its front and upon the stairs
The address of welcome to the Sanger-
J. bund was then made by Mayor Bull. II
Is was BRIEF ertempore speech, but appropri-
: ale to the occasion. He alluded to the
n happy meeting and reunion of the singers
o after long separation, in consequence Of
9 the recent unhappy strife In our country
q and congratulated them upon the prospect
: ofrestored unity and peace. He bade them
" all a,hearty welcome to our city.
The flag was held by one OF the ladies'
Y while another, Miss Frederika Theobald
h made the presentation address on behalf OF
s the lady donors. 1t was delivered with
n clearness of voice and animation, and was
d said by those who understood German, to
n be excellent in style and sentiment. The
e flag was received on behalf of the Sanger
: bund, and the reception address made in
: German by Otto Dresel, Esq, in his usual
n spirited and eloquent manner. He was in
terrupted by frequent and reiterated bursts
} Of applause. ,,. ..-., ~ ~
The Concert then proceeded. The in
strumental music by the Orchestra, and the
, vocal by the Columbus Maennerchor and
the Maennerchor Ladies' Choir, was excel
u lent and recaiund with erol +ast; ;,,on,oI. =.