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The Boston Peace Jubilee.

COLISEUM, BosToN, July Sin celebration
OF the Fourth OF July four concerts were given in
the coliseum, commencing respectively at nine
A. M, and at two, six and nine r. NJ The last
was promenade concert and dance The pro.
grammes given throughout the day contained
scarcely any new elements, but all were admira-
bly, interpreted, and earned their full share of
applause. A noticeable feature of the DAVIS
performance was the singing of "The Star Span.
gled Banner by three lady soloists: At the
nine O'Clock concert by Mrs. Houston West; at
the two O'Clock concert by Mad. Pescka-
LeutneT; and at the six o'clock con.
cert by Mad. Rudersdorf Each of the
ladies met with great success in her efforts
but it was reserved for Mad. Rudersdortf to
create an impression by her marvellous render
ing of this grand anthem, which had not been
attained by any other artist. She was not only
in superb voice, but she seemed to catch The
sentiment OF the song, and delivered il with
more feryor and spirit than either of the other
ladies. Her delivery Of the song was a new rev.
elation 1t delighted all hearers, and the ap.
plause with which it was received was of the
most marked description. 1t was a complete
piece OF vocalization, and well worthy of the
high reputation OF the accomplished vocalist
Shortly after two O'Clock, while the heavy
storm was blowing up, gust of wind burst in
tue uOOFs Ol Tue SOUTHEASTERN entrance and raised
a cOmmoton inside which was taken for fire and
general disaster The stampede for the doors
and the cry of lire" threatened terrible results.
which were only averted by the quickneSs and
presence of mind Of Mr. Dan GrGd(yV, leader of
the british Hrenader hand, which was playing
the overture to Tampa at the time.
He, seeing the rush and diyining its cause NJ
once stopped the performance OF Tampa and
struck into the majestic strains OF the Star
Spangled Banner The fleeing crowd noticed
the change with surprisei turned To see the
band playing In the most matter-ol-fact and nm
concerned manner, and heartily ashamed of
their senseless fright returned to their seats.
the mad slamnede, aud the GOODNESS and quick
wit of Mr.. Godfrey were the subject of hearty
and well deserved applause.
The rain came through the roof aud caused
the raising Of umbrellas and parasols by the
hundred but not in sufficient numbers to pre-
vent a thorough wetting of the audience,
Of the four supplemental CONCERTS To lie given
IN the coliseum, that Of this afternoon was a
complimentary benefit to the Kazer Franz Grcn.
adler Guard hand, when the most popular
music as presented by this famous band was
offered. In the evening the French band--the
band of the Garde Republicaine-gave its last
concert. Tomorrow Saturday afternoon, A
grand complimentary henelt Is 70 be given TO
Herr Johann Strauss, at which no win conduct
two Of bis iaVoriie compositions, He will have
the assistance OF finely selected ORCHESTRA. On
Sunday evening W eight O'Clock the Irish Ma.
ti0nal hand will give u grand sacred concert
The tickets OF admission 10 these entertain
ments Will be one dollar only, to all parts ag tho
house,