, 1876-02-13

Thirty-fourth and Seyensg-sixth Regiments
Prussian Infantry. In 1867 it WAS called to a
tend the great musical festival at Lron1: Franz
at which j. took the first pr1ze. At that tln
| Emperor Napoleon invited the baad to Pari
| and two years later 1t received four week
parole from the P1ussian Government. when
went to Paris and played in parade before N
poleon at the great circus. On this occasion Il
Emperor requested that the Prussiau signals
gwen. Afterwards be also asked for tho sign
for retreat. to which the leader reple
that the Prussians had no aignal for retrea
| The members OF this band also served IN tn
Ffanco-Ptussian war, aud many OF them wea We.
medals Of honor and marks OF distlctloo. 1h
BAUD has secured leave OF absence for one yea
from the German Government to attend tn
Centennial celebration in Philadelphia bel
Beck, the director. is from tbs Thlrty-fourt
Regiment. On his return from the war he al
tended the Conservatory Of Music at Laipz'
|. for three years. where he received thorousi
and classical musical training. he is bnt Z
be Directs the band is something wonderful
The following ate some Of the battles the bans
served in. taken from official records: The sleg
at Strasbnurg. from 24th august to 9th Sop
tember. 1870; Pierefater, Oct. 20, 1B70
Pasques, Nov. 81, 1870; Longeau, Dec. 16. 1870
OF Belfort, from the 18th to the 18th Of Jan
nary, 1871; and the battle OF Autech, Jan. %
1871.
THE WEST SIDE CHORAL UNION.
"The Choral Union Of West Chicago ha'
selected Friday evening rs its permanent even
ing for rehearsal, and is now rehearsing in tht
church corner OF West Washington and 0gael
streets. The officers Of the Society are AZ fol-
Iowa: President, L. L. Bond; Vice President
!. 5. Baker; Secretary. Ii. E. Cole; Treasurer,
4. 6: Lane; Librarian, Alr. Colyer Conductor
weather. The Union will give two concerts this
season, one miscellaneous and one an ora
tor1o. Tho oratorlo OF 'tSamson," by Handel,
which is new in Chicago, has been selected.
THE onruEus SOCIETY.
The Orpheus Society will repeat the perform.
auce Of the burlesque opera, 1.-THE Gladiator OF
Ravenua," this evening at their ball. Tho solos
will be taken by Messrs. Schwarz, Magyar, Ar
mold, Tie.2, Huessen, Braun Oyerbeck, and
JOna5.
THE MUSICAL COLLEGE solREE.
The solroe given last Thursday evening by the
students of the Chicago Musical College in
honor Of Mr.. Carl Wolfaohn vas in every way
successful uad enjoyable. The College building
was crowded, and the musical features OF the
evening we're characterized by the same excel
lenco Of taste and proficiency in scholarship
which are noticed at all the College entertain
uants. Before the concart formally began, Miss
Annie Harfold addressed A1r. Wolfsuhn as fol-
lows:
Nr. Wo:fsohn, Ladies and Gcsuemen: Before be-
the President Of the College. desires me call the A.
tentfon Of those who have honore with their pres
ence to the fact that little entertainment given
estimonial to Mr. Carl Ho1fIohn. It's purpose is
to manifest in musical way the appreciation By the
teachers and pupils Of Air. WolFsGhns untiriug devo
ton to musical culture, and the excellent work he has
Beethoven Society, whose entertainments have done
much to elevate the tone and cultivate the taste Of
musical performauces and also II pianist whose
citas attcst both the most persistent application aud
Intelligent comprehension Of bis art Va trust he
will keep in mind that the efforts Of the evening are
those Of students md amateurs OF the Col.
ege,and that Is ths purpose rther than the merit
II the entertainment which Is intended to Crafty him.
Having promised 50 mnch, haze the honor to tender
College, AZ token Of tho esteem ii which La ia held
oy both Faculty aud pupils.
1lr. Wolfsohn acknowledged this compliment
n few fitting words, expressing his apprecia-
ion Of the good work tho College is doug, and
es:ifring to the excellent NIL sicai STANDARD at
'egun. Miss Clara Murdoch, who is one Of the
most skillfui pianis:s in the city, played Bee-
boven sonate Top. II. No. 2)for solo, aud also
'iayed the kreutzer Senate, With Dir. Le8is on
be violin this was probably the most artistic
performance Of the evening. Thete were two
Iiss Belle Jansen aud the other by Miss Annie =!
Iarrnid at the piano. With Messrs. Buisseret aud |
sichheim at the other instruments; both we're |
stened to With qualification. Miss Mary Wish |
I'd and Miss Ida Pierce Was also notable, each |
! her own way, for their proficiency at the |
iapo. Miss Wisbard exhlbias great power aud |
eceived much encouragement from Von Bulow, |
'ho heard her play when he 5aa hare, and Miss |
'lerce ev'uced remarkable fift OF memory for
musical student ia playing without her notes
1ree of Handels minor oie:ee. Among the
eatutes Of tue evening vas q futo solo
: Master Otto 0esterle, boy only IL
sars old, Who gave his sob with great spirit.
I'D piauo solo oy Hiss Gaudie BueI, little
rl OF excellent promise The vocal selections
! the evening we're given b. ARA. B. Hancock.
I'd Lids Easter. Hiss Foretman sang beau-
fu] song By Wolfsohn called "Twilighe." AIRS.
aucock has fine, sympathe ic voice, and sang
:hubest's "Maiden's Lament" with much feel
g aud admirable expression. The soiree was
every way pleasant affair.
ening at McCo;mic Hal, under the d1rec-
IN OF Mr. Ziegfelu. and vita the assistauco Of
full orchestra The programme rill be as fol-
VS.:
Overture to "Don jun u4nr................M Mozart II
Concerto ........-.-.....---.....-.R .Rubinstein
= ... Mas Cara nurtoeh.
s. g. s autumn sonF} .Meaao1ssohn
.lf,<ses Fanny Gtkes dzd L;=:1. Foreman.
' u M.ss iiary iIisfaid. ''1''fNa
:" "ombrs Lggiera," from D4norah". Meyerbce |
Mrs. Lou1s Fctk,
Trio for piano, violin, and cello. .Jadassohu
Alsa Harold and Netsrs. Lei1s and Eichhearnx
PART II.
lfiss Eate Ddlts
"Keguav9 nil 5ilenZfo," from '.Lucf1n Doufzctu I
.Ntss Hate Dou7'as.
Flute Solo, "Caprce de Concert .Terschak
naster 01o 0esxrsc-
Aias Eua CToeter.
"Capriccio Br1l1ante". .Menle1ssohn
HISS dfary Wishard-
Overture. ..-BeethoFeo
Orchestra.
THE BEETHOVEN SOCIETY,
Tho Beethoven Society gives its second cou-
t Thuraday evening next. at Mccormick Hall,
h very diversified and attractive programme.
9 first part is occupied with Niels Gade's can
q, "Tho Erl-Kins's Daughter" which was
'en here some years ngo under Mr.. Ziegfeld's
spices, in which Mrs. Clara D. Stacy, Mrs. Q. ,
johnson, aud Mr. James Gill will tako the
os. The second part opens with Rubin
ms cantata, ''D1e Nike" (''The Water !
:ite y, in which Airs. ". s. Watrous will hare
solo. The ''Spinnibg Chorus" from the |
ing DutchmRn, will be repeated. Mr. Eich-
n will play BarEiel "Adagio" for cello solo,
tha prograuma viii close with fonr sa]ec- |