Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-08-27
WILLKOMEN.


Day.
The eleventh biennial session of the
Minnesota State Sengerbund COM
menced at the Atheneum yesterday. The
hall had been tastefully decorated for the
occasion, festoons of red, white and blue
being hung from the center of the cell
inc to the several cornices. The pillars
were all festooned with oak leaves, while
in front of the galleries were displayed
shields bearing the names of the societies
that had promised to participate in the
festival. These were:
St. Paul Liederkranz'
St. Paul Germania.
st. Paul Arion.
st. Paul M9nnerchor.
Minneapolis Harmonic.
Minneapolis Frohsin.
East Minneapolis M9nnerchor
saltwater M9nnerchor.
Faribault Harmonic.
Mankato Liedertafel. a
St. Cloud Concordia.
Young America Pioneer Mannerchor.
From the galleries depended the ban
ners of the various societies. The stage
was tastefully decorated, and was COW
cred with q terrace OF seats 1Or the
singers, and had been extended some ten
feet into the auditorium. j.,
1t was nearly 1870 before the arrival
of the first delegation OF the singers.
These were from Saltwater and Farlbault,
and were escorted from the depot by the
local societies, headed by the Great Union
band. Arriving in front OF the Athen3-
UNI the procession opened ranks and
countermarched into the hall.
AS soon as all had en-
tered Capt. Otto Dreher welcomed
the visitors and informed them that they
could partake of refreshments IN the
dining room below The invitation was
gladly accepted, as the march from Ihe
depot had been long and suitry one;
An excellent cold collation., and plenty OF
lager to wash the sandwiches down, mad
been provided, and all present did ample
Justice to the lunch.
When all had appeased their hunger
and thirst, the Saltwater band rendered
an excellent selection, after which Capt.
Dreher introduced Mr.. Frank Werner,
president of the Sengerbund,. who dc.
| livered his inaugural speech. He alluded
to the organization of the bund twenty
two years ago, when there were but three
singinp societies in the State, and
sketched It's growth up to the present
time. when there are fourteen societies
comprised in the organization and the iii
teenth knocking at the door for admls-
sion. He spoke eloquently OF the hui
MANNING and civilizing influence OF mu-
sic upon mankind, closing with an orig
inal poem
Mavor Rice was then introduced by
Capt. Dreher, and delivered the follow
ing brief and appropriate address OF wei
come:
| Mr.. Preside Mt and Gentlemen OF Inc Mihheso
Ia State Saengerbund:
Speaking for the citizens and authorizes OF
St. Paul | extend to you cordial welcome
You come from all parts OF the commonwealth
to participate III Il grand musical 1estiVal III
this the capital city, and we wish that the
good fellowship already existing may ot
Strengthened by this visit to us. Music Is Inc
universal language of the civilized worlo
and draws by its harmonizlng influences, the
different nafionalities into closer relations.
We welcome you as honored guests, and wish
Won to feel that You are among friends, whose
| duty and whose pleasure it is to make your
| stay here agreeable to you.
"Call in sweet music,
! | have heard soft airs,
| Can charm our senses
| And expel our cares"
The St. Paul singing societies, num-
bering over hundred voices, then rem
dered the Fest Welcoming Song
in an admirable manner, when an
adjournment was taken till 2 o'clock,
at which hour, nearly all of the
societies having reported, a general re-
hearsal was held under the leadership OF
Prof. Priem. 1t proved in every way
satisfactory.
In the evening the first grand fest con-
cert was given to an Overlooking house
1t has seldom been the fortune OF the
music lovers of our city to enjoy a more
DELIGHTFUL feast of music The choral
numbers were all significantly rendered
The tenor duet by Messrs. Bielltz and
Lienau was given in superior manner
Mr.. C. F. Rapp gave baritone solo "Del
Yunge Seeman, in excellent style. The
solo of Miss Anna Schoenarth in Rochat's
eKirchstagsbilder und Karnthen" was
an admirable piece of vocalization, anC
elected the warmest applause. The due
of Donnizetti, ''Auf dem Field der Ehre,
by Messrs. Christophel and Jarschishek
was also well rendered, and Mr.. Theodore
Lienau sang sMein Grusz" with much
spirit and feeling, winning hearty plaud-
| its.
After the concert a meeting of the centra
committee was held, at which there were pres
ent representatives from all of the visiting SO
cieties. After brief discussion it was deter
mined, in Difference to the critical condition
| of the President of the United States, to dis
pense with the street parade that had beer
placed upon the programme for this morning
| It was also resolved to send the sympathles Of
the Sengerfest to the President and Mrs. Gar
field.
The programme for to-day will be as
follows
| At 3 O'Clock D. m. the delegates Of the diff
| ferent societies have their annual meeting, anC
at O'Clock D. m. the great trial singing oil
all the Minnesota Singing societies Will GO on
at the Athen9um, after the Hon. Albert Woi1
has delivered the "Fest Grafton" The pro-
] gramme of the trial singing is as follows
1. "In the Evening". ............... Kukel
| Arion.
| 2. Farewell My Fatherland" .......... abb
st. Paul Mennerchor.
| 5. "Tales of the Rhine. ....... Rletz
Minneapolis Harmonic.
| q. "The Jolly Wanderer". Mendelssohn
Saltwater M9nnerchor
< aDrinlx Song, Schultz Werda
Pioneer Mannerchor, Young America.
6. sDreams of Sailor. .......,.. ADJ
Minneapolis Frohsnn.
Z. "Union Song". ...........::. .'.. berker
Faribault Harmonic.
| 8. Sunday. ..:...'...A ADJ
East Minneapolis M@nnerchor.
| 9. "Flag Song" .Stuooe
Mankato Liedertafel.
| 10. "The Lady at Heavens Door" :. y. Zeffer