Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-06-20
kLEErIION OE BANDS.

The special feature in the morning was
the arrival OF tn. British Band at about
sLnrlse. while cannon were firing and bells
ringing In honor Of the anniversary Of
Bunker iiill.-The band was received nj
the depot bn the ltbilee Executive Com
mittec. and brcakfasted at their quarters
in the Warwick House. The reception
procession for all the visiting bands. eN
cept the French. which had its reception
last week. formed ut : o'clock and en-
braced delegations Of all the British,
Scotch and German socictie, of Boston
aud vicinity. aud the citizens generally.
The First Regiment acted n escort with Il
cavalry battalion and the Boston Fusilier-.
Dense crowds throngcd sidewalks and
windows along the whole roete, giving the
visitors a hearty welcome. All the bands
appeared in parade dress.
4 review by the city government aud
collation. At Parker's ended the mornings
parade.
DECEPTION 90 THE rEt>S.
The representatives of the Press were
formally received nj noon Ia Fancuil Hall.
Alderman jerks, Chairman OF the Gifts
Reception Committee. greeted the guests
In a FEW cordial words aud then intro
duccd Mayor Castor. who extended a wei
come to the delegation GA behalf OF the
city OF Boston. Al The close Of Ill remark
the visitors partook IL a breakfast. tender
ell by the city. Several representatives Of
the New ORR press were present. and
other members Of the newspaper fraternity
10 the number ot 300.
Aiter the collation. Wa disposed 81 tile
chairman introduced Hon. {. W. SLACK
who extended courtcsic> on behalf of the
Executive Committee. Gen. Whitney and
llH.fift- t,1fnxr...i Ia,
The meeting then dissolved with cnthu-i-
asiic applause for the generon- reception
accorded.
GATHERING % Ttlt CLANS.
Peplc ara pouring into the c.,y from all
quarters and ~ all couvcyanCcs. Every
state aud Territory i. represented IL the
chorus already here. The city is dccora-
ted With flag, and nearly All business I,
suspended.
TIE CotI~EUM.
Boston. June II II T. NJ The last
touches have been made Ia the coliseum
building. and il is far superior To The form
cr oIfc. Great crowds, Including people
from all paris OF the country, arr In the
vicinity. attracted BY curiosity.
FIRST EEnEK>tL.
The grand chorus for the iiret time H.
-embled In the coliseum this morning. a.
sumed the seats assigned them Tor the Ju-
bilee. and reherscd the programme of the
afternoon concert.
hand By Carl /crrahu their performance
being highly satisfactory.
Herr Strauss was then indicted on the
Ar Gilmore then introduced Franz Abb
to the whole body OF artists and choru, he
receiving hearty welcome Mr.. Gilmore
| ASSUME, d the baton, whcrcupon the orchrs-
ira. bands and chorus arose and greeted
him in the most enthusiastic munncr
platform, receiving an ovation, aud con-
Quoted the orchestra most successfully
through the waltz, Beautiful Blue Dan
ube." at the conclusion of which the whole
| orchestra and chorus again greeted him
with continued applause.
The first piece under Mr.. Gilmores con-
ductor>hip was Hundred" in which the
whole chorus, great organ, the bands and
Immense orchestral force were brought in
TO requisition. |. was the first test of the
exhibition and was even more of "A sue
cess than was anticipated. Mhls was fol-
lowed by Dundee, Damascus, the
Anvil Chorus" str Spangled Banner. =
etc. All we're fully rehearsed, the great
body of musicians and chorus eyincing a
perfection In time that augurs most favor
apiy ioi tnt uE,t CoHceEt TINS afternoon.
The acoustical properties of the immense
building prov TO be perfect.
Societies from the west From New
York city and State, Brooklyn, and from
all parts ef New England. have reached
here. reporting 10 Superintendent Tourjee
| early this morning.
LATER-THE COLISEUM WELL FILLED
The main body OF the building was well
filled. but the galleries were only partial
ly occupied by an exceedingly apprecia-
tive audience by three O'Clock this after
noon. The entire chorus, orchestra and
bands were present. and the building with
its interior
FINELY DECoRvTEp
with flags. banners and streamers. present
ed very attractive appearance.
The exercises were Opened az three.
Mr. Geo, ii. Davis, Chairman OF the Exc
eutiye Committee. presenting Rev. PHIL
fps Brooks, who offered a short but i'm
pressive prayer in invoking Divine bless
Ing upon this Festival Which comment
crates peace upon earth.
MAYOR CASTOR
made speech of welcom. Gen. n. L.
Banks was introduced and delivered the
inaugural Grafton.