The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-06-16
The Great Eengerfest at OIncInnatl.

CINCINNATI, June 15.-Great num-
bers have been arriving this forenoon,
to attend the Snugerfest. Many So
cieties have reached here, and have
been assorted to their headquarters.
From present appearances, the num-
Der will greatly exceed the expecta-
tions, as three thousand strangers
will reach here on single road The
city was seldom, If ever, so gaily at
tired. The heavy rain last night aud
this morning retarded the progress of
the decoration somewhat, but good
use of time has been made since the
clouds cleared away, with favorable
prospects for the great procession this
afternoon.
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CINCINNATI, June 15.-The great
meeting of the North American Sang-
erbund has been inaugurated In a
successful manner. Notwithstanding
the cloudy weather, the afternoon
passed off without rain, and was most
auspicious. The procession was a
large affair, and quite attractive, con-
suming one hour in passing a given
point, and embraced the police force,
a Zouave battalion, and all the socie-
ties from abroad. There were the
eleven home singing societies, the
German Pioneers, the WorkiDgmen' s
Union, the Turner's of this city and
Covingtoo, the Tanners. Carpenters
and Cigar Makers Unions, Knights
of Pythias, German Sharp Shoot
ers, MeCook Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, the
Gardeners Society, the entire Fire
Department, large number ofguests,
including Governor Hayes, judges Of
the Courts, Board of Aldermen, mem.
bers of the City Council and fifteen
bands of music in procession. The
distinguishing feature was the splen-
did display of banners, which has
scarcely ever been equalled in Gin
cinnati. They marched very rapidly.
The line was more than three miles
long, aud a large number of stores
were closed for the time being. during
the passage of the procession.
The streets were densely packed
with people; windows, doors and ev-
cry available inch of room was oc-
cupied. The number of spectators
is estimated at 80. 900.
Houses in almost every part of the
city were more or less decorated. but
on the line of march the most exten-
sive display had been made.
An immense arch had been thrown
over Fourth Street, near Pixies Opera
Hall, and over Vine Street, opposite
Saugerfest Hall, another arch, beauti
fully trimmed with evergreens and
flags. Here youpg girls, dressed in
white, placed on each banner wreath
of flowers, and presented bouquets to
members of the societies, as they
passed. Everywhere in the German
part of the city the decorations were
such as we have never before seen
here, and other parts of the city were
scarcely behind in this respect.
AT THE HALL.
On the stage behind the singers is
a splendid representation of Polyhym-
ma. This lights up beautifully.
The singers stand consists of seats
one rising one above another, with a
fountain playing in front.
The house was not filled TO night,
but the audience is equal to the ex-
pactati0n for the first night, which
was to be consumed entirely by Gin
cinnati Societies, and addresses of
welcome, and response.
The performance was opened by the
Jubilee Overture" by the Cincin-
natl Orchestra, which met with gen.
eral acceptance. This was followed
by Cincinnati Singer Greeting" /"
composed by Philip Walter, the d.
rector, dedicated to the Seventh
North American Sangerfest. This
was received with a great deal of en-
thusiasm.
An address of welcome was made
by Governor Hayes. He said all who
the United States, knew that a wise.
energetic effort to promote useful arts
would command sympathy; but their
presence in such numbers and enthu
siasm, encouraged a hope that the
fine arts, even in this money making
age, may be successfully cultiva-
ted. The music for the great null
titude of votaries, gathers no
golden harvest, but you are teach
ing US that it is indeed its own ex-
ceeding great reward. As we listen
here to you, quoting from another, we
are persuaded to believe that beauty,
truth and goodness are not obsolete !;
| that they spring eternal IN the human
breast; that the Everlasting Spirit,
whose triple face they are, moulds
| from them forever for the mortal
child, images to remind them of the
infinite and fair. You come to lift US
for a brief season by your miraculous
music, above the sordid and the
selfish, and we warmly greet you,
and bid you, as / do now, welcome,
thrice welcome, TO Ohio.
The address of welcome was then
made by A. I. Goshorn, President oi
the Board of Couucilmen.
The Band banner was delivered to
the President. Mr.. Steinkamp. Herr
Der Du Bish Der Cot and AlLeiv
Got Der Hocb Sci Ehr. from PauIus
was we'll sung by a select chorus O
450 singers, the latter receiving an en-
core.
Rev. DIR. Lillieuthal, Chairman o.
the Festival, delivered a lengthy vel
come address, which was greeted with
great applause. Hallelujah," from
the Messiah. was admirably sung.
A response to the welcomes wa
then delivered by VIM. Mueller, 0
Indianapolis, after which Ter Td.
Des HerrR was splendidly sung, whicI
closed the evenings entertainment
Tomorrow night the first grand con
cert will be given.
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