The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

worthy enterprise men Vi every cltSo anu
of various means. This praise, as well as
gratitude, we give tonight"
Mr.. Joseph Longworth received the Hall
in behalf Of the Trustees in very happy
speech.
Mr. Reuben R. Springer then came for
ward, greeted by another shower of flowers
and the waving of handkerchiefs, in all
parts of the Hall, and said:
"MY KIND FRIENDs-I regret that can
not make you speech in return for your
greeting. have never in my long life even
attempted such thing, and you Will be the
gamer now by my not trying it. Any one
with q little imagination can form some
idea of the feelings of a man about to be
hung. think the first appearance on any
stage of such novice i'll public speaking as
am, and in such a presence, will come
very near realizing that unenyiable state Of
mind, and if charitably inclined, you will
make large allowance for my shortcom-
ings.
II have, however, few words to say,
which will make as brief as possible, and
which you will not mistake for speech.
am grateful, very grateful, for this kind
and hattcring manifestation OF your good
will, and it fully repays me for all | may
have done for this enterprise. But must,
in justice to myself and the cause of truth,
disclailn much of the praise and credit that
has, i'll manner, been heaped upon ME. L
have done but little beyond starting the
good work-the great labor, the skill, the
careful management, the dogged, untlrlng
perseverance and determination to compel
success, and which has achieved it, all be-
long to Others Where all have done well,
it may be regarded as invidious to draw
line of distinction; but all who
have been in the active manage
ment of this work will bear me out in say
ing that to Julius Dexter, Chairman of the
Building Committee, we are indebted for
the pleasure we now enjoy of standing in
this great hall and viewing finished work.
But for his devoted and remarkable indus
try, his rare executive ability his system
attic and enlightened economy and l may
add determination, which knew no
such word as fail; | say but
for him this Festival could not be
held; at least not in this year 1878.
Therefore | say, Honor to whom honor is
due | beg to congratulate you on the
completion of these beautiful halls and
join you in the hope that they will in the
future realize to you all the benefits expect
ed of them.
eve will also have another cause of pride
in the fact (Which Mr. Dexter has just men
tioned) that when completed no debt will
rest upon it-an example worthy of imita
ton. In conclusion, l will again revert tC
those who have been the active workers
the architect, Mr.. Samuel Hannaford, who
may point with just pride to this splendid
creation of his genius; the contractors, who
have worked together as if moved by the
very spirit of harmony that was to have 6
home in the house they were building; the
laborers, the hOd-carriers and workmen OF
all kinds did not appear to work merely fol
their daily wages; they moved as if theil
heart and soul were in what they were do
ing, and | may say with truth that from the
highest to the most humble it was to all G
labor of love. With such feeling who Cal
wonder that success was the result?
"But l have detained you too long. anC
will conclude, and from the heart can say
God bless you all.
The Festival Ode" was then sung. Thi'
concluded the dedication ceremonies, ant
the intermission was in order. The audi
ence employed the time in taking refresh
ments and in thoroughly inspecting th'
hall.
| GENERAL MENTION.
A large portion of the audience, mainl,
people who had to make street cars ant
trains, were compelled to miss the con
Guiding part of the concert.
| 1t is estimated that there were nearly
not quite eight thousand people in Musi
Hall last night.
Nearly all the ladies wore bonnets. l
was fine audience, and one that indicated
taste, intelligence and thorough apprecia
ton.
Mr.. Hassard, of the New York Tribune
says of Mr.Singer's Ode: "The whole work i
built on a single short theme, which is used il
the opening chorus and again in the final
with great force and brilliancy. These TIVE
numbers, and beautiful baritone solo, ,wer
universally admired, and the entire compo
sition shows the hand of an accomplished
musician"
Mr.. John B. Cough, the lecturer, fo
whom Mr.. L. G. Hopkins bought the frs
choice of seats at the auction, telegrapheC
to Mr. Hopkins that he could not attend
as he could not possibly leave home.
Members of the press are handsomel.
treated by Mr.. w. w. Taylor and all in au
thority.
Mr.. Reuben R. Springer was last nigh
presented by the Trustees of the new Musi,
Hall with solid silver urn, bearing tn,
inscription: presented to Reuben r
Springer to commemorate the completion
of the Cincinnati Music Hall, May 18th
1878"
TO-day's Programmes.
.-. AFTERNOON.
OVERTURE -"Tannhauser" .Wagne
Orchestra.
| Aria-"O don Fatale," Don Carlos Verd
Miss Annie Louise Cary
March Tempo, symphony, Lenore. Raj
Orchestra
| Aria-'tFrcm Boyhood Trained" Oberon. -, Weber
Mr. Charles Adams.
Symphonic Poem-Danse MaCabre ,..,St Saen
Orchestra.
| Aria-"Robert lie Diable" .......... Meyerbee
Nine. Eugene Pappenheim.
Iniermssion.
Overture" Midsummer Nights Dream"
.Mendelssohr
Orchestra
Largo-Adapted by ]. Helmesberger ger........ Hande
For Vioins. Violas, Harp, Organ and Violin
Obligato by Theodore Thomas
Song-"The PALMS. Faurt
Sig. G. Tagliapietra. =,
Uuo-"Quis est Homo"-Stabat Mater Rossn
Nine. Pappenheim and Miss Cary.
Overture-"William Tell Rossin
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