Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-20
The Worlds Peace Jubilee

Boston, 10 The great building was quite
well filed to- day, being the day devoted to
the German nation. Over 80, 900 people were
within is walls this afternoon, the Teutonic
element rredominating. The day has been
superb in weather and the audience We'd in
brilliancy with it.
The third days concert opened with the
grand choral from Luther Of "A strong cas-
tie is our Lord" by the chorus and orchestra,
which was rendered with superb effect, elicit
ing hearty applause.
Wagner's overture from Tanhausen by the
orchestra, was finely rendered and well ap-
plauded.
Mendelssohn's chorus from the Grafton of
Elijah, ''Yet doth the Lord" followed, and
was finely given by the chorus and orchestra.
The Aria Evarie, by Proch, was sung by
Peschka Leutner most beautifully and clear
eliciting tumultuous applause, and the encore
brought from her a partial REPETITION.
Farewell to the Forest" was here substi-
tuted for the chorus, Gan we like sheep"
Its performance was one of the marked fea-
lures of the Jubilee.
The next selectisn on the programme was
Strauss "Mavanblata Waltz, conducted
BY Strauss in his own electric style, he being
greeted with the usual outbursts of enthusi-
asm. Its fine rendering by the orchestra
sponded TO by leading in the "Pzzicato
Polka to the great qualification of the au-
dience.
Herr Franz Bendel brought forth great sp-
plause by piano solo.
The band of the kazer Franz Grenadier
Regiment Of Germany created a burst of en-
thusiasm as it took position upon the stage.
After the applause subsidized Herr Heurich
Sero its conductor, conducted it through a
fantasia, from Meyerhers Leprophete, which
excited great enthusiasm in the audience and
the chorus. After the fantasia had been most
excelently performed, the band in response
to an encore played two additional selections,
meeting great favor.
The German union hymn written by Keller
and dedicated to the Emperor of Germany,
was next sung by the grand chorus, accom-
panied by the organ, orchestra and bands.
The audience greeted it with tremendous APP
plause, cheering and waving handkerchiefs,
the German Band responding with Hail CO.
lumbia Yankee Doodle, and the watch on
the Rhine
The imperial cornet quartette of Germany
took position on the rostrum and performed
several selections, including one from Rob
Roy. They were encored heartily.
Tee operate chorus, with the full chorus,
organ and oehe stral Accomplishments, then
gave the benedicton of the Poignard, from
the opera of the Huguenots, which was re-
ceived with much appreciation by the au-
dience.
The appearance of Franz Abt to direct the
performance of one of his own ballads,
''When the Swallows Iomeward Fly" was
the signal for warm greeting to this emil
nent composer.
The anvil chorus followed, receiving the
usual endorsement from the audience.
The hymn "kingdom and Thrones to the
tune of Hamburg. with the full chorus, organ
and orchestra, grandy closed the third day s
concert.
Our Victorious Banner, hymn, written
expressly for the Jubilee by Dexter Smyth,
will be sung the coming week.
Generals Burnside and Banks, the Japan
csc Embassy, Speaker Blaine and other dis
tinguished persons were present.
The Young Mems Christian Association
have established large tent near the Col
iseum, at which religious meetings are held
morning and afternoon. They also dispense
iced water free to the multitude and are
largely patronized.
The whole grand chorus will remain during
the performances of next week.
Col. Hutchins of this city gave breakfast
this morning at his residence to several city
officials and officers OF the bands. The oc
casion was much enjoyed.
Col. Fludyer of the Grenadier Guards and
Dan Godfrey of the Grenader Band were to-
day elected members of the Somerset club of
this city.