The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-06-27
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THE PERFORMANCES.
The first piece was the Gloria, from Mozafts
Twelfth Mass, directed by Mr.. Arbuckle, the
huge organ taking prominent part, and the
immense chorus joining, followed by the over
ture to Fra Diavolo, by Auber. ''Let the bright
Seraphim' was then given by Madame Ruders-
dorf. The celebrated Anvil chorus from Verdis
oil Irovatore," was then given, one hundred
red shirted tiremen marching in and taking the
huge hammers to their hundred anvilS. The
c'ang OF the natalie accompaniment had scarce
died away before repetition was demanded
and given. Then the famous composer, Strauss,
mounted the platform to guide the body of
strnged instruments,-a thin, dark man-and
over the audience tloated the bewitching waltz,
"a Thousand and one Nights soft, sobbing,
delicious and intoxicating like old wine. The
audiencelrapturously appauded The next de-
| cided sensation was Madame Leutner's render
ing of an aria from Mozarts Magic Flute The
lady. as She was handed to the conductors
stand. looked like beautiful statue, and faced
the fifty thousand hearers without tlinching.
Tier clear, blrc-flke voice reached every part of
the vast room, and was splendid in its INIT atiop
| of the flute.
| But the highest enthusiasm of the day was
created by the appearance of the French Band.
| They number % men, all of whom have served
in the army. and are soldiers As well as artists.
| As they made their appearance at the head OF
| the broad aisle, behind the chorus, marching
| t,.n Inv, tXrn no n
| again and again. They are fine sol,liery look
ing men, their dark blue uniform trimmed with
| gold, and many wearing decorations won in
battle. The programme stated that they Were
| TO play the overture to William Tell, and tina
was generally expected. But when they had
| formed at the front. with instruments to theil
| lips, there came forth tue well known notes o
Hail Columbia" The surprise and gratitied
listeners sprang to their feet, and gave cheer
| after cheer. with the waving of handkerchief f
| and the throwing of bouquets. Yankee Doodle
| and the Star Spangled Banner followed, ali o
which were equally applauled. Surely never
did a band get such Il welcome. Once more
the band Of the Garde Repubicaine came to the
front. and this time the audience was electrified
bv the strains o: that grand battle march, the
Marseilaise, played with the expression that
only Frenchmen can give to it, In the sounds
that brought back the words
''le sons oil France, awake to glory
Hank, bark, what myrads bid you rise''
we seemed to hear the surge and roar of reyo
dictionary Paris. the long pent up wrath of al
oppressed people, the clang of arms. and the
,lelirium of battle. Again the audience wa
reused 10 enthusiasm, and appauded long an,
loud. The performances of the band over
Swallowed tl,e remainder Of the programme
completely.
GETTING AWAY.
1t was a sight of wonder to behold the build
ing vomiting forth its vast throng. They swarm
ed the avenues, filled the cars, and crowded al
the means OF conveyance. The writer has
vivid recollection of the sWeleriDg walk in tn
hot sun to the head of Hanover street, and h,
went forth no more that evening. One Jubilee
d day is full dose and something over.
HoNIEw ARD BOUND.
| Next morning there We're signs of fierv day
The atmosphere was close, haze hung aboy
the horizon, the winds had gone to sleep So W
arose. packed our effects, cot breakfast and fled
and the train halted, We sought an honest hack
man. anointel his palm with the paper repre-
sentative OF a half dollar. and said take Us t
the hotel OF W aterhouSe, even the Prebe, wher
ueainess, order. plenty and peace reign" AM
that night our abode was on the fine steame
City of Richmond, whereof Capt. kilby ha
charge, and Mr.. Gushing looks after the affair
Of the clerks otiice--a boat that always make
her passengers comfortable and satisfied. Whel
the morning sun >hone we were home again.
Thus, reader, we have rapidly Sketched oI
brief experience at the Great Jubilee. thinking
that it may interest you to know how il look
| to one with whose manner Of viewing the worl,
YOU are familiar. But il is impossible Tor mer
| words to give an adequate idea of the ya>tneS,
Of the Coliseum, the grandeur of the music. o
the immense audiences that daily assemble.