The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-08-23
THE VOLKSFEST.
Everything Working tremendously to At
tain "a Successful End.

tain Successful End.
The Executive committee Of the Volksfest
met last night in Seholzs hall, DR.. Lindner
presiding, when the minutes Of the last meet
ing were read and approved
The President of the Printing committee re-
ported that he had advertised the Volksfest in
the local and other papers, and has distributed
10000 programmes in various parts of the
State.
Professor Katzenberger, for the Music COM
mittee, said that he had received an offer Of
the opera troupe and band Of the New o r
spare any money to engage them. The Eighth
cavalry, city, colored and Haverly's band would
take part in the procession and play
at the grounds. Mr.. Arthur G. Crane,
the English baritone, would also
sing at the festival He produced
the original score Of the Alamo grand march
which he had composed for the festival, and
which was dedicated to the committee. Mr..
Katzenberger was requested TO play the march
at the close of the meeting.
Mr.. w. Hoening, for the Building COM
mittee, made a satisfactory report. The stage
was to be built forthwith and fine waterfall
erected.
The Torch Light Procession committee re.
ported that they had their torches ready and
had secured six pounds Of colored fire. They
expected to have is pounds. They were
authorized to engage store room for their
material.
Mr. Dreiss, for the Fire Works committee,
reported that fire works valued at $4oz had
been shipped from New York on the 18th
instant.
At the request OF the committee Mr.. Seimer-
ing was instructed to see Colonel Bracken-
ridge and to ask him TO supply 100 feet of
pipe and water for fountains, waterfalls, etc.
Mr.. George Pearson attended at the invita-
ton Of the committee and submitted his pro-
posal for excursions from Houston, Galveston
and New Orleans, and $2S were appropriated
for the payment of his expenses in arranging
tn excursions.
The Reception committee made satisiac-
tory report.
The Printing committee was authorized to
obtain 1000 admission tickets.
A question then arose as TO the press COM
plimentary tickets. Mr.. Ryder-Taylor point
ed out the case that occurred last festival OF
unintendonal discourtesY to the press and
wanted some arrangement made whereby
the press and correspondents of lbs
city would have no trouble in getting admis-
sion to the grounds. Mr.. Ed Braden pro-
posed giving the press badges which would
entitle them to admission. Mr.. Eugene Stafiel
objected to the badge because he thought
that the reporters would give them to the
devil-printer's devil. Mr.. RyderTaylor
said that there was too much honor in the
local press to abuse the privilege in that way.
Ultimately further consideration of the ques.
ton was postponed. The committee de-
cided to have three ticket offices instead OF
two, and appointed a Ticket committee, con.
sisting of Ed Braden, B. Mauermann and
Eugene Staffel.
Professor Katzenberger then played his
march. The tune and melody was excellent and
the composition was generally admired. A vote
Of thanks was passed to Professor Katzen'
berger for having composed the piece and fol
his courtesy in dedlcating il to the committee
Adjournment followed, and subsequently
Mr.. A. Siemering, Chairman Of the Reception
committee, received the delegates OF the vari.
Gus local societies to arrange for taking par
in the procession.