The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-27
THE ATTENDANCE YESTERDAY
The Wrath of the Hub Against New
York Correspondents.
STRAUSS CIRCASsIAN MARCH
applause Of Kaiser Franz'S Crcnadier Band
and La Garde Repnblicane.
BOSTON, March 20, 1872.

The Bestonsns are defeated, but not conquered.
In defiance OF the experience of yesterday they
stn insist making the Jubilee listen to their
large chorus whether they like 1t not. 1t Is the
only condition upon which they will allow us the
real enjoyment of hearing the foreign bands. What
makes this action the more inexphcablc Is the
tact that, day by day, the chorus becomes less
effective. The truth is 1t is completely de-
moralized To-day, while singing "Thanks
be to Godr' from Mendelssohn's "Elijah,n the
erect produced by the enormous chorus was not
equal, either in quantity or quality, to that pro-
duced on Monday 10y the few thousand choral So
cietiessn the oratorio Ii the singing power of the
fam0us 10000 continues to diminish in the same
proportion they will become inaudble before the
end OF the Jubilee.
AEreat many people would not greve If they
faded from the programme, and merely remained
for decorative purposes. Owing to the prepara-
ttcns for the ban the bill of fare this afternoon
rather light, and those conceited New Englanders
occupied large portion of the time. There is no
doubt Gilmore would be glad to be rid OF them. IT
the immense chorus gallery were to be emptied the
hall would have o bare and chilling aspect. 1t
w0uld then be indeed
A MONSTER BLEAK HOUSE.
There was rumor circulated industriously last
night, and confirmed by paragraphs in the local
press this morning, that General Grant would be
present at the afternoon performance; but even
this failed to I'll the han. There was, however,
good average attendance, considering the number
of people who remained away to prepare for the
ball tonight, which is expected to be very brilliant
Ladies from the outlying towns have arrived in
great numbers and there is perfect jam in the
hotels. Unfortunately the weather is very unfavor
able The rain has been light and inconstant all
all day, but the appearances threatening. This
circumstance Will AFFECT the success of the ball. but
to what extent 1t would be impossible to say. Yes
terday's successes have quite restored the waning
confidence or the natives who declare loudly to-day
that the Hub Is the musical and intellectual head OF
creation They are very severe on the New York
correspondents, who are supposed to be provided
with very powerful microscopic instruments for dis
covering slight musical defects in Boston's Grand
Jubilee. The greeneyed monster is popularity be-
New York correspondent and the good people Of
the Hub try TO persuade themselves that they are
INDIFFERENT to the opinions OF the metropolis. This
sensitiveness to the slightest criticism shows clearly
enough the worthlessness OF
THE ARMOUR OF CONCEIT
In which they clothe themselves, vanly hoping to
make the world believe that they are invulnerabe.
Every morning we are treated to what are intended
to be spicy paragraphs, which amuse much more
may be the future of the Jubilee The coming of
the President Grant and the interest 1t awakened
among the people may be the means Of floating the
financial prospects, which, up to Thursday, were
gloomy IN the extreme. But this win depend on
ep.
Hitherto they have chosen SO little talent
In this department that I am not over
~6aDgniue that they Will recognize the Importance
OF Keeping the Boston element in the background
as much as possible Yet this is the only condition
upon which any solid success can be secured. To a
limited extent this has been acted on, ana the chief
attraction for the ensuing week will be the appear
ance OF the three foreign bands and one or two
artists each day. OF course this is immense i'm
provement, for which We of the press especially
have right to be exceedingly grateful. In con-
nection with the success OF yesterday it Is now
prOposedt0
GIVE GILMORE A GRAND BENEFIT
and II there be any such thing as gratitude in Bos
tOnans' souls they will make il Il grand and over
flowing success. Gilmore has battered the vanity
OF the Hub and saved 1t from the oblivion that
rapidly falling upon 1t. such beneiactor comes
erected a statue to him, and as Boston is fond Of
classical associations the self-styled modern Athens
might take the hint and send down Gilmores feat
ures TO posterity in brass as enduring as their
tive selfsulllcency
Madame Peshka Leutner sang the same aria, "E
varie,n by Proch, which delighted the audience
the other day. 1t is without doubt well suited to
the quantity OF her voice. and Well worth hearing;
but little variety Is charming. The tendency here
Is TO make fixture OF whatever has received the
stamp OF popularity, so that we are likely to tire
even OF the good things. The usual success at
tended the ady's execution which was brilliant and
artistic enough to drive rival mad. In response to
an imperative encore Madame Leutner sang the
touching ballad "Home, Sweet Home,r with deep
expression, being rewarded with enthusiastic APP
plause.
KAISER FRANKS GBENADIER BAND,
under their imposing conductor, Herr Saro, next
challenged popular admiration. AS the Teutons APP
peared on tue platform from the cavernous regions,
which are mystery t. all but the musicians and
the press. the audience gave vent to their feelings
IN u burst OF warm welcome. This was done, no
doubt, to counterbalance the terrific ovation OF
which the French were the recipients yes
terday. Having acknowledged the compliment, the
Irussians played Nlcoiai's overture to ''The Merry
wives Of Windsor III a manner that earned from
the audience rapturous applause. They had the
honor OF an encore, and a disposition was mani
tested by the audience to insist another AS the
time Yves limited, however, the Prussian leader
bowed bis acknowledgements and withdrew. The
bouquet OF artists sang the finale OF the third
act of ''ALprthan with spirit and ensemble which
did them great credit. The twenty thousand much
to their disappointment, were not allowed to spoil
this chorus though they rose To their feet with
the most fell intent. Gilmore deserves immortality
for this exhibition OF moral courage. Strauss con-
nasata t,o uehes'ia VIII petaoime nis vi
casslan Marci''-a composition full OF gorgeous
c0lor and Eastern richness II was, as a matter Of
course, enthusiastically received. Several watzes
were gwen IN answer to persistent Demands. When
THE BAND OF THE GARDE REPuBIICAINE
appeared they we're received with great enthu.
siasm. They performed Won Weber's delightful
overture to ''oberon- giving all its subtle shades
-Ol thonght, until one could almost picture the
scenes portrayed AZ soon .as 1t WIS ended the
people demonstrated their admiration In a most
enthusiastic manner, insisting on an encore. In
order not 70 waste time the Garde played the star
Spangled Banner and the 'Marselllase7' and then
withdrew amid storm of applause. 1t gives
the people immense pleasure to listen to ihis band
PLAYING the "Marseiaise !, but If the feelings OF
would not be so often repeated The Incident at
the Palace Of the Tuileries Just before the disas
trous which eliminated at Sedan, has, no doubt,
faded from the minds OF the people, but the mem
beers OF the Old Guard ImperaJe cannot have soeoon
forgotten g. For years the air had been barred in
France, and was only sung a verse at time with
carefully closed door and window 10y some ardent
republican when the Da0u<J1drdS OF Napoleon the
Little were supposed not 10 be within hearing But
suddenly this policy was changed Napoleon
wanted French enthusiasm and the good VIII OF
the people; so he invited his friends TO grand
supper Suddenly this same band struck up the
soul-nspring air to the horror OF feryid I'M.
per1alists, and before the night bad passed
crowds OF thoughtless partisans were mingling IN
tho strains OF the song OF liberty with the cry IA
NBer,inb which eliminated so sadly for all con-
cerned. But the Garde Republicaine seem not To
Remember this, but play the air so sadly associated
with the glory and msfOrtunes OF France in compi-
ment TO our republican sympathies. The Prussan
cornet qn,1rtet and the English Grenadier band also
achieved d brilliant success
FALL,0P A BUILDING IN ELMIRA.