Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-21
The AfReneunl

A number of carpenters have been
busiIy engaged during the past week in
carrying out the contemplated repairs in
and about the building. Another week OF
two will see the work accomplished to the
great benefit, as well as pleasure, of the
patrons Of the house.
The musical division of the German So
ciety have removed their piano and must
cal library from the hall to the basement
of the Athenaum, where their rehearsals
during the winter months will be con-
Quoted, and where cozy q uarters have been
arranged for them. By the way, the
Maennerchor now numbers over thirty
active singers, and is especially fortunate
in the..possession of some very good tenors
at least three of whom are competent for
solo efforts, and of which three one ranges
as tenore robusto, while the others are
very graceful lyric warblers, Mr.. Heyde's
voice being very sympathetic, as also that
of Mr.. Law, while that of Mr.. Bielitz is
capable of sustaining a heavy draft up
on it.
The St.Paul Dramatic club gave its initial
or opening performance of the season at the
Athenaum on last Thursday evening. The
financial success of this association does
not hinge upon the whims and caprices of
the general public and is assured before
the season begins, but it is almost a pity
that their patrons are limited to the sub
scribing members, as the management is
SO exceedingly painstaking. and hence the
performances SO smooth and pleasing that
the efforts of the talented lady and gentle
men amateurs could not fail of the most
general appreciation.
The opening night of the German socie-
tvs dramatic season on Sunday last, when
the great dialect comedy of "UncIe Brae-
sig" was performed by the members of
the dramatic division proved most graft
flying success, artistically as we'll as fnan-
cially. The performance was a highly
finished one, showing faithful work on the
part of management and artists, and the
house was densely crowded. Especial
credit is due the management for prompt
ness in ringing up the curtain sharply as
advertised and for quick changes between
acts.
DR.. Gabrielsen, who played the title role
in ''UncIe Braesig, on Sunday last showed
by the original and characteristic rendi-
ton of his important part, that he has lost
none of his former cunning and gave IN
bonded satisfaction to the large number
of spectators present. He was made the
recipient of fine watch at the hands Of
the German society in token OF their ap-
probation and friendship. The watch is a
Hampton movement in heavy coin
silver case, and bears thsfollowing IN
scription on the inner lid: THE German
society, st. Paul, Mimi, to their friend
Dr.. q. P. Gabrielsen, Oct. Il. 1888" This
token Of friendship will no doubt be fully
appreciated by the old veteran, who in
tends soon to visit his native Holstein for
the first time since his emigration there
from, over thirty years ago.
A number of the members of the drama
tic division intend visiting Minneapolis
this evening to attend the opening of the
dramatic season OF the Harmonic society
in which several of their colleagues will
actively participate in the play entitled
''Krieg i'm Frieden," DR.. Hinsch being the
artistic director and stage manager.