Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-11-27
The Llederkranz Soiree and Ball.

AS had been previously announced, ;ht
LlederkrsEz gave a so'ree and ball, Thank
giving night. in their spacious hall, IN the
krIehn block. The entertainments already
given by this society having always been
pleasant, OF course a large audience was
present on this occasion. AS Will be seen
from the programme, the music was OF a
fine order, and the known ability of those
who participated in 1t endered it unneces-
sary 10 say more than that the p, rformers,
one and all, acquitted themselves admirably.
The 'little folks" deserve great praise for
the manner In which they performed their
respective parts, and 1t is not too much to
say that it IT quires but an application of the
talent they possess to make them, when they
grow older, artists whose fame shall be
known beyond the limits ofour state. Fol-
loving Is the programme:
A FIRST. ,
Oyerture-Orchestra.
Chorus. "The NiSht'-LiederkranZ.
riano solo. 'Fete Champetre' Oscar
Vocal solo, .'Pattison waltz"-Miss Rosa
and Prot. Gimbel.
Chorus. The True NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Addrsss-Mr. n. Hacrle.
FART SECOND.
Chsrus-Llederkranz.
Piana duet. .sic,lian Vespers" - Miss
Johanna Kriehn and Prof. Gimbel.
Vocal solo, ''When the Tide Comes In"-Miss
johanna kriehn.
Base solo. s'The Two Grenadiers,-Mr. A.
W. Smith.
Vocal solo. THE Bright Beyond''Miss Mary
Weber.
Chorus-Liederkranz.
AT the conclusion OF the programme, the
chairs were removed, and dancing was COM
menced, and continued until the next
morning, for 1t was "day light" when the
ball closed.
The orchestra, which consisted OF Messrs.
Eu. Zeller, Frank krIehn. Chas. Homer,
MartIu Russell, Charles Cors and Ed. Cors, |
has been but recently organized. and is
known as the "Social Orchestra" yet they
made good music nevertheless.
Though we did not understand Mr..
address entirely-it beIng delivered
Germsn-ft was a good thing, we know,
from the applause 1t elected.
The Lsiderkranz' three selections, two oil
were a beautiful waltz and a comic
song about . rooster, were received with
marked favor. Misses Rosa Silvers and
'ouanns hriehn sang respectively "Arditfs
Waltz" and "When the Tide Comes In,''
md were rewarded with much applause and
handsome bouquets. Both these little
aides show q rapid and marked Advancement
IN their singing. very gratifying to their
many friends and admirers.
Miss Mary Wsbsr's beyond" and In re-
'ponse to an overwhelming encore, 20. Fair
were q rare treat. This young la dy
IN that night showed a voice that henceforth
snks her with our best singers. Her voice
5 a pure, full and rich contralto, very SYM
pathetic In quality, and beautiful in tone
In time Miss Weber ought to
make . worthy successor OF our tavorite,
diss Fannie Salmon. A. W. Smith sang
The Two Grsnadiers," and as an encore,
The GaIlants of England" and Was re-
with rspturous applause. So much
las been said OF MIR. Smiths singing that
omment is almost useless, but we must say !
hat he sang with an ease and finish superior !
o any previous effort Of his In his many |
ears singing.
All in all, the entertainment was a pleas
ut one, and successful In a degree crafty
1g to the socisty and all others present.