The New York herald., 1874-07-20
A GREAT SUNDAY GATHERING.

Wood in the formal opening Of the Colosseum
there. All day long crowds Of people principally
Germans) flec the Second and Third avenue cars
en- route for the grounds ana by tour O'Clock In the
afternoon 1t was estimated that at least 5000 peo
pie were within the enclosure. The Colosseum Is
an experiment here taithough the building Is OF q
type common enough in Europe), and is intended
to be used for balls festivals and celebrations. 1t
bounds the block between Sixty-eighth and
Sixty ninth streets and the East Side Boule-
ward and East River. The style OF architec-
ture Is Swiss. The boulevard entrance is
the most impOsing-two large towers and Two
small ones rising from the angles and centre of
low square which is ornamented with trees and
grass plats. The galleries are arranged Win
seats and the grand pavilion the
Island) encloses q fine dancing nall, retreshment
rooms, &c. Altogether 1t Is light and pleasing
and their families seemed to appreciate the tgte
and inaugural festival to the fullest extent.
the program%s Of the ppopretors
with 100 musicians and 600 singers
Regiment Band, under the leadership OF d. L.
Downing This programme was carried out TO the
enjoyment OF the visitors.
Of the liveiest description; from all the towers
and from every angle OF the roofs noated nags Of
every nation-German and English French and
Irish, Italian and Roman, Greek and Turkish
their brilliant coiors blending with fine effect un.
der the cloudless blue OF the summer heavens. In
the centre OF the square large platform was
erected for the musicians and over this tent
ike cover of striped canvas. The SIDES of this
lngs and trimmed win fringe OF gold.
Along the galleries oars were placed from which
customers-ltis is but justice to say that lager was
most In demand-and along the walls hung pla-
cards such as "Hdupqudtter des Social Mdnner-
Choir" ''HdupQu1tter der Harmonic" &c.
curious sign IN the pavilion, however, suggested
a possible visitation OF low company. 1t ran
thus:-"Gentlemen ~ are requested not to sit on
the tables. BY request Of the committee and pro-
prietOr."
sicians' platform was placed, which was draped
with purple velvet, and this, together with the
north and south galleries festoOned with maroon
Chinese lanterns depending from the ceilings and
Ornamenting the pillars, completed tout ensemble
at once harmonious and festive.
Before ten O'Clock A. NJ. the hour advertised for
the opening OF the grand musical FESTIVAL the I'M
mense space around the gayly decked music stand
ductor OF the celebrated Ninth Regiment Band,
Colonel ID. L. Downing, appeared amid the brilliant
uniforms OF mis- band, ne received q nattering well
come The forenoon programme was well selected,
and proved trying test OF the qualities OF the band,
which they stood NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. melodious
overture to "AllessandrO Stradella," sparkling
Strauss waltz, "Vienna Blood, I" the immortal quar-
tet in "Rlgoetto," the solemn chant OF the pill
flowers from the chez d'guure OF French operas,
ia Julve," and potpour1t OF national dances.
But the afternoon programme was OF unusual
attracttveness even In city ike ours where music
is so often heard in It's brightest and grandest
form. 1t Is worth giving IN Its entirety, promising
that the executants consisted Of the ninth Regi-
ment Band, under Downing, and an orchestra
under Bergmann's direction. with chorus or 800
singers selected from several German societies.
PART !. uNsrRuxENrAL)
lump powning's Ninth Regiment Band.
Berymann's Orchestra.
Grand selection OF operate Melodies .Meyerbeer
Ninth REGIMENT Band
''A"'' :" Bcrgmann's orchestra '''O'
FART II. VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
Coronation march, "Prophet'. .Meyerbeer
q 90, o.,,,. .. Double so,sI Orchestra xo...,
o.'s. '' ~ ssrsmann,s rekestra and Chorus. w.
Double Orchestra and Chorus
PART III GNsrRUMENrAL)
Downiny's Ninth Regiment Band
Bergmann's Orchestra.
"a''n u'u'S'B Beremanns Orchestra. ''i'1'
Downing's Ninth Regiment Band.
The second part OF shis programme was the most
interesting on account OF the union OF all the
the "Torchlight Dance" with such complete eject.
This is the work written py Meyerbeer on the Oc
casion OF the marriage OF the Crown Prince Of
Prussia to the Princess Royal Of England. 1t was
voices and instruments vying with each
other to make the performance sue
cess Although such a combination, a "a
asthetical point Of view, STILL the crowds as
sembled were delighted and evidences OF careful
rehearsas were perccptible. From beginning to
end the festival was very enjoy abie ana Mr. Schulz
representatives, deserve a word OF praise for the
success winch attended the opening OF the Jones