The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-05-31

DEsgRylgG THE MOST ESrHusIAsTIc PRAISE
The scngeriest building issi!uated at the
intersection of Lamar and Jackson streets,
and is a structure upon which visitors Law
ished many eucomiums, aud is certainly de-
serving OF the most enthusiastic praise
The decorations were exceedingly elegant,
asty and profuse. Just,over the main en-
trance to the hall are noticed the colors OF
America aud Germany, each thirty feet in
dimension, and so entwined as to form a
vase. The vase is surmouuted by the word
"Welcome, worked in garlands OF rainbow
hu.s with which it is intended to
overflow. The coat-ofarms OF every
nationality, in the form ot shields, acorn
The massive pillars Of the hall and present a
pretty and imposing spectacle. JUST over
the stage float the flags q every natioh,
with harps of garlands and bril'iants under
meath End in the center. Flower cornlces
are conspicuous on the sides, and are so ar
ranged as to produce charming effect.
Tine Spngerfest concerts, OF which there
ware about half-dozen, consisted or grand
musical entertainments OF both vocal and
instrumental music. composed OF the num-
erous German singing societies OF the state,
together forming grand chorus OF ABOUT
400 voices. supplemented by an orchestra
of ahout eighty instruments in the hands OF
exnert performers. We have not the space
Ia enter into detail or even give the readers
a faint conception OF the grandeur and mag
uifcepce of these unparalleled musical
feasts Suffice it TO say, however, IL was
beyond doubt the grandest array OF must
cal talent ever congregated together IN lhe
state. which, in addition to the meeting OF
~. D.o.o oacooiatinn draw one OF the larg-
est crowds of visitors together from all sec
tions of the state that has ever before been
gathered in any city in Texas. The process,
sion Thursday was the grand professional
day ofthe S;engeriest entertainment. Inc ar
rangements for it were prepared on the
eranoest scale, but was sadly lnterierreu
with by the rain, which began talllng ABOUT
Soolock in the morning, stopping up and
muddying the streets, greatly despoillng
fine decoration OF cars, floats and wagons.
FINALLY not to be outdone although 1t con-
tinued to rain. the different divisions were
formed, and the procession moved through
the principal streets Of the CITY, heaued py
a mounted force Of police, followeo ny
hand of music. Then came two military
companies, followed by road engines, thresh.
err, reapers, mowers and machinery oi
numcrous kinds and styles, cars fitted up
handsomely representing the enterprise,
thmft and extensive capacities OF the mer-
camille, manufacturing and numerous other
enterprises of the city. Notwithstanding
nature was in frowning mood, IL was a
grand day for Dallas, the Queen City OF
northern Texas, far SURPRISING in grandeur
aud magnificence any mardi-gras or other
turnout ever had in the state.
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION.
The fourth annual meeting of the Texas
Beess association convened in Dallas on
Wednesday, 10th. Major J; F. Elliott,
president of the local press club, made
few preliminary remarks, expressing his
pleasure in seeing so many representatives
Of the state pref in Dallas, and then intro
duced General Cabell, mayor OF the city,
who delivered the address OF welcome;
President Costing responded in behalf OF
the association.
Most hearty and cordial Invitations were
received from the cities of Houston, Aus
tir and Dallas. After taking two ballots
Il resulted in the choice of Dallas as the
next annual place of meeting. Friday
NIGHT the members of the association were
tendered a most sumptuous and brilliant
banouet by the Dallas Press club, at
Kent's hotel, which listed from
O'Clock until the hour arrived for the
excursion train TO leave Tor Mon,
terey. Mexico, which left at precisely II
O'clock, under the guidance of Mr.. b. w.
MCCULLOUGH, assistant general passenger
agent of Gould's southwestern system. To
he citv of Dallas the Texas Press associa.
lion is greatly indebted for the hearty well
come aud royal and generous hospitality so
layiahly extended. Dallas did nobly, and
deserves especial credit in view OF the tact
that her resources we're greatly taxed al
ready. but sho proved herself equal to every
MISUNDERSTANDING the press gang"
stinted in nothing That a gallant and grow
ing Young city cOulO devise for their COM
fafi and pleasure during their stay in the
Winsboro Sentinel.
DALLAS, TIE QUEEN CITY"
Last week was gala week in our neigh
boring city of Dallas there being two
hodies ia session at the same time-the
Sangartest and Texas Editorial association.
Tine city was garlanded and festooned with
aowers eyergreens, triumphal arches, flags
and streamers, and the word welcome"
not only greeteu US at every turn: but II
shone in the eye and was made manifest In
the grasp of the hand Of every citizen OF the
plsce we met, and the thousands Of people
who knew the "yillage Of the Three Forks"
AZ we knew it twenty years ago, were more
than surprised at Its rapid growth and at
tsinment OF the proud position OF the com
IusrCial metropolis OF north Texas and q
population of 2O,000 people.
The stengeriest building had a seating
capacity OF 5000 people, and was crowded
I 10 It's fullest capacity at every entertain
Nment, both the matinees and night enter
tainments. and was a grand success finan-
cali, and unsteady. The word "senger-
fsst1 means song feast" or more literally
Hanging FEAST" and our music-loving Ger
mans OF Texas bad q rare opportunity last
wesk. and certainly svailed themselves OF
n 10 Get a full supply Of the article at arst
hands. and from some Of the most talented
amaieurs and professionals in the south.
The editorial association had a fuller at
tendance OF knights Of the quill tnan at ahy
previous meeting. the membership now
n Imbering over 100. The convention assen.
bled Wednesday. and was called to order
by President Hal Costing, there being pres
al the first day representatives from fully
ooe hundred papers. The body was in ses-
sion three days, and disposed OF vast
Predecessor Giardeau, editor Of the Houston
Post. delivered an able and scholarly essay:
Miss Painter, Of San Antonio, read an origi-
nal poem written for the occasion, and Cot
oneg John r. Elliott, editor OF the Dallas
HFHsID. delivered touching funeral ora
tan in memory Of the late j. w. ftshburn,
er-nresideut Of the Texas Press AssOcia-
ton. and editor Of the MeKia Ledger.
10 the Dallas Press Club, and particu-
s,lY 10 Pfouts, Elliott a Hall, Of the HEh-
aLD, and Colonel y @. Bower, the Ad-
vosate editor, Il INDEBTED tor c2urtssles
shown him while In the city, Bonham
Advocste.
B.I1as, TIE PEER OF AsY CITY ~ TIE SOUTH:
am mere In the lively, euterprising and
thr;f y mefropolis Of north Texas, which !
hss been for two or three days past crowd
~ Win visitors from ell parts Of the state, |
and from elsewhere, drawn hither 20 par
tfcinsts IN the festivities incident 20 the
tourteeutb bienniel Teras German Senger- /
fest - -
The Teras Pres sssociation ASP COD
veoed Al The board of trade rooms, In this
ollr. on Weduesds-, May 18Th, 1883 /
pfsident II. l.. Costing IN The cnar,
uDEards Of one hun6red delegates being |
present. and answering 70 tner
nsmes. A great many neE memDers
-. "A ----l-aH nd A. 81 e. are consLnnL-r l