Daily globe., 1883-08-19

heutlon OF Wnlcn possibility was duly
made in these columns. Briefly then, il
may be said, that after due deliberation.
consideration, legal advice and much en-
thusiasm on the part of the joint commit
tee, it was thought best to ''let we'll enough
alone" and for each society to maintain
Its seperate identity. The idea of con-
solldation, on the plan proposed, proved
too sweeping and radical for some, whose
manner of thought is wont to run narrow
channels and whose ''hind-sight'' is bet
ter than their foresight. Legal impedi-
ments also presented themselves, which,
to ignore, it was not thought best. A
second proposition looking towards a
business partnership with common prop
erty interests also fell through, owing to
the peculiar liberality of some who, revers-
ing the old adage, thought it more blessed
to receive then to give, and hence conced-
ed nothing. The immortal Shakespeare
also when inquiring: "What's in name?"
proves simply that he had no experience
In consolidating societies, else he never
would have formulated such ridiculous
question. For further particulars apply
at quarters-candidly be it said-uot
of the German society.
THE ANNUAL TURNER'S FESTIVAL
is in process of celebration at New Ulm,
thaving commenced last Friday and con-
tinuing until Tuesday next. Great inter-
est is shown in this gathering, and our
local society will be properly represented
by delegation of active members, while
a number of visitors have availed them
selves of the opportunity and Joined the
excursion train last evening which, with
Danz's band, and under the auspices of
the West Mime apolis society, left the union
depot last evening for the scene of the
festivities. Prof. B. W. Boenisch is at the
head of the st. Paul delegation, which it
is confidently expected will add new lau-
rels and fresh distinction to its fame and
reputation, not only in the active (gym-
nastic), but also in the mental (literary
and rhetoric) point of view. The instructor
of the ''active" st. Paul Turner's thus far
has been, and still is, Mr.. Kindervater, a
gentleman thoroughly qualified in every
respect, and one whose friends are legion.
Occupying the same position permanently,
however, with ths West Minneapolis socie-
ty, his duties are becoming too onerous
and arduous, and he himself is anxious
to be relieved. An expert
gentleman of Boston, it is
understood, has made application for the
position here, while an old St. Paul boy,
Mr.. Carl Betz, late of Terre Haute, Ind,
has also entered the lists as competitor.
Considerable interest is being manifested,
both parties having warm adherents. The
matter will, of necessity, be soon decided.
In either case, a competent instructor will
succeed Mr.. Kindervater.
THE BIENNIAL sAENGERFEsT
of the Minnesota SAenger- -Bund will take
place at Saltwater on the 9Th, 9th and 10th
of September next. The Saltwater Men
nerchor has all the local arrangements,
risks apd-let US hope-profts for their
pains, and it must be said they are exert
ing themselves to the utmost to entertain
their visiting brother singers from New
Ulm, Jordan, Faribault, Young America
and elsewhere, not forgetting Minneapolis
and st. Paul, who are all expected to par
ticipate and will do so, either in fall force
or partially by delegations. Prof. August
Scheufier is the musical director of the
festival and leader of the massed choruses
of which there will be three in number by
celebrated composers, and requiring great
volume of voice in order to produce the
greatest effect. The programme as ar
ranged comprises the following principal
numbers, viz: Saturday, Sept. 8, a. m
Reception of guests, chorus of welcome,
address and assignment TO quarters. 2.
m.-Grand general rehearsal, and in the
evening grand festival concert and com
petitive singing by all the societies in ro-
tation as fixed by lot or otherwise, per-
formance to take place at the Grand Opera
house. Sunday, Sept. 9, a. m.-Rendez-
vous of the societies and departure for
picnic grounds at 10 o'clock a. N. in
marching order. Picnic all day and social
converse at Mannerchor hall in the even
ing. Monday, Sept. 10, q. m.-Formation
Of colHmn and grand procession through
the principal streets. P. m.-Business
meeting of delegates of and to the Saen-
gerbund at Mannerchor hall. In the
evening grand production
by the dramatic division of
the German society of St.
Paul, at the Grand Opera house, of Schil-
ler's masterpiece, ''Wilhelm Tell; or, The
Liberator of Switzerland" including
Rossini's glorious Tell overture and the
original songs pertaining to the fisherman,
the hunter, the shepherd and the monks.
The instrumental music is to be furnish ed
by Danz's complete orchestra, while the
vocal music will be under the direc ton of
Prof. J. P. Kerker, of the German society.
After the play ball will concl ude the
programme of the day and of the entire
festival. st. Paul will send four societies,
namely: The M@nnerchor, Liederkranz,
Arion and Concordia, and these will he
accompanied by Danz's military band, as
also the Great Union. Thus it will be
seen that nothing is being left undone by
our home societies TO represent the capital
city as creditably as possible, and Still
Vater will not lack for vocal or instrument
fal music so far as St. Paul is concerned.
TEE GERMAN SOCIETY
on last Monday evening arranged a very
pleasant entertainment for the
benefit OF their active members,
both divisions of which, as
Will be seen hy the above programme
participate in the coming saengerfest.
The entertainment consisted OF a concert
by the M@nnerchor band. assisted by
Miss Anna Schonarth, Prof. Jurka and his
pupil, Robert Schroeer, and Seibert's Or
chestra, the whole under the direction of
Prof. Kerker, and full mention of which
was made in these columns. The dra-
matte division appeared in a modern