Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-20

the State calls for more reliable houses
through which our dealers can do their bu-
sinsss. This firm, located At 40 and ~
South Front sstrest, Philadelphia, is just
such house. They come we'll recommend
Cd, and guasautss satisfaction on oil oon-
signmsnts. knowing them to bs gentle
men who thoroughly understand their
business, ws have no hesitation 10 bsspsak-
ing for them liberal share Of ths patronage
Of Iowa dealers.
Fiasnsn's RsvIsw.-Ths annual review
Of the Fire Department Of this city BY, the
Mayor and City Council. took place this A.
tsruoon. At 2 o'clock the members Of Fire
King Cs. formed at their engine house on
Commercial Alley. where they we're met BY
the German Steam Fire Company. Hook
and Ladder Co.. Rescue Co., and Witch Co.
They then formed in line, and headed BY
Rowly's Band, proceeded 10 the leves,
whore they formed . square, extending
from Brady to Main street, and from Front
street TO the river.
His Honor Mayor Donahue and the City
Council were then escorted from tho Coun.
Gil Chamber to the levss BY Strassers
Band. Where they reviewed the entire
Department. Everything about the ms
chimes looked neat and orderly. and re-
fleets great credit upon our gallant tiremen
ior the excellent care they take Of
their apparatus. Quite . number Of Bands
we're out and furnished splendid music
The Silver Band, uedes the leadership Of
NJ. Robert Thacksr. Rowly's band. Strss-
sss's and two or three others. the names Of
the leaders ws did not learn. but who
played extremely well. With the exceptions
that Il was trias dusty and sesss' warn
the 6rsmsn had . very pleasant day for their
review. Ths Rescue and Western FIRE
companies Of Rock leland were in attend.
ance with their apparatus and presented
6ns appearance.
AxusEnKSrs.-There Was large attend.
ance at the Turner'S entertainment, last
night Tho we'll known skill OF the 20
cisty, - gymnasts, was one Of the chief at
fractions Of the evening. The orchestra
was under the leadership of Mr.. Strssser,
and. as usual, there was nothing left undens.
The always acceptable overture, Poet and
Peasant" was rendered beautifully. The
vi,lin solo BY Mr.. Strasssr, accompanied by
DR.. Schlegsl on the piano, was given with
fine taste. The gymuastic exercises and
display of pyramids showed srcat muscu-
larity and gracefulnsss, in the execution Of
difficult fsats, that would be credit to even
professionals. Ferdinand Wagner per-
formed several psrileus feats On the turn.
g-psle and horizontal bar. and received
the enthusiastic plaudits Of the audience.
The whole Of the muscular display was sx-
trsu,sly interesting. The chorus. under
Of Mr.. Strssser, rendered several
pieces with fine taste. The beauty and
melody Of German songs are provsrb-
ial, and surely the Turner's msritsd
the applause given them on their
rendition of them. The aria from Der
Frsisehutx was given with exquisite taste
and truthful expression by Miss l.. Site
bolt. Her voice shows great compass and
fins cultivation. Miss Hart sang f" La Pri-
ma Vsrs," in plses Of All noo guing.,"
from La Somn ambula, - anneunssd in the
programme. Il 10 but simple justice 70 this
lady to cay that che Was labering under .
ssvsss cold, and il was soly q the urgsat
request Of the Sssisty and the ful6llmsnt
ef her spgagsmsnt that shs appeared
md 10 view Of this, The ssvsesst esasurs
should Be passed upsn these Who partiei
psssd in Ne ungsntlsuanly neiss and cen1a-
Dion that snsusd upsn her retirement. II
does mot speak veil for the rs6as-
nsnt Of this city. The sssg from Ernasi,
" Fly with me-" BY Miss Rouse, was e.
seedingly we'll rendered, both in the read
ing and sxpssssien. NJ. Cramsr's plane
sslo was given with Ans taste. and was
veil received. The sntsrtainnsnt eiessd
With ths chorus Mine." By Kusksn, and
he audience departed, quite . nunbsr Of
hen in accordance with . fashion which 10
,bssrvsd 70 . certain extent in this city
,hae Of leaving while The psefesnsss wsss
irving the last chorus. A due regard for
hess who do wish 70 hear the music should
'rsvsnt any one from leaving - such .
ims. whom they can have ample sppestu-
lity to get ont whsn the concert ID over.