The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-03-08

TIE GERMAN CONCERT LAST NIGHT
The long.anticipated concert for the
benefit OF the proposed German-Ameri;,
can Seminary took place. at Turner Hall
last night. The weather was very disa-
greeabIe, but did not prevent a large at
tendance. Turner Hall contained as line
an audience as we have seen for many
long day. The handsome banners Of the
different German singing societies OF the
city were displayed in various parts oil
The building with much taste and effect,
and the hall itself looked as II it had
been decked in holiday attire for the &C.
casion. The programme Of the concert
was printed in German, and to our &C.
commodating friend Schnepf, Of the Opera
House drug store, we are indebted for a
translation.
An overture by the Wheeling City
Orchestra, under the direction OF Prof.
Henry Was, commenced the entertain
ment. The music was very fine, and the
performers were rewarded with round OF
hearty applause. Then ,followeda chorus
by the Germania Singing Society. entitled
"Pretty Rothtraut,n under the direction
OF Mr.. Peter TremmelL. We shall not
undertake to say what "Pretty Roth
traut' is supposed to mean, but OF this
fact we can testify, that il is very pretty
song, and was well sung.
Mr.. Louis Vaas' violin solo was aper-
feet gem, and won him an enthusiastic
encore. Following this was chorus by
the Beethoven Singing Society, under the
direction Of Mr.. Henry Vaas. The title
Of the song was "The Return Home" Mr..
Charles Michaelis sang the solo part very
creditably, and was well supported by
the chorus. Mr.. Hermann Ebeling then
gave piano solo which was equal to all his
former efforts, and that is saying q good
deal. Part first concluded with chorus
from the Harmonic Society, under the
direction OF Mr.. w. c. Kryter. "Das
Kirchblein," or 1.-THE Little Church" was
the title OF the piece, which was sung in
good taste and loudly applauded.
After some excellent music. by the
Wheeling City Orchestra, the choir Of ST.
Johns Church sang very pretty piece
call "The Little Bird OF the Woods"
which was received with so much favor
that il was repeated. This choir was in
charge Of Mr.. W. G. Kryter. Mr.. Louis
Was followed with beautiful violin
solo, which was encored, but the accom-.
plished young musician merely showed
himself to the audience and bowed his
acknowledgements.
Romance to the Praise Of Music" a
chorus by the Concordia Society, direct
ed by Mr.. Louis Gaus, came next. This
society, we believe, is the youngest eocie::
ty in the city, and is composed mainly Of
Young men. They sing very well indeed.
The MGnnerchor Society, directed by
Mr.. Hermann Ebeling, then sang "The
Carnival OF Venice" in good style.
The gymnastic exercises Of the evening
consisted OF turning by the pupils Of the
Turner Society, swinging Of Indian clubs
by twelve Turner's, drill exercises, form
ing Of pyramids, etc. THIS part OF the
entertainment was quite interesting, the
performers showing considerable skill in
their feats OF activity and strength.
The tableaux were left until the latter
part OF the entertainment because OF the
smoke, which 1t was thought might inter-
fere with the singing. There were two Of
them, and they were both good. "Wash-
ington crossing the Delaware" in particu-
lar was very fine.
The hall was cleared Of chairs imme.
diately at the close Of the entertainment,
and in few moments hundreds Of merry
dancers were gliding over the smoth floor.
Untilthe wee, sma' hours the sport con;
tinued, with the exception Of an interval
for supper. The occasion was happy
one to all, and we have no doubt a success
in pecuniary point Of view.