The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-02
GESANGVEREINVIRGINIA
THE ASy1vEBsARY CELEBRATION.
The Jolly German Singers Hive Been Or
ganized for Forty YeArs-An iatnresting
Entertainment-Histo Addresses.

The Gesangverein Virginia royalty enter
tained their lady friends and themselves last
evening at Sanger Hall. tho occasion being
the tortieth anniversary of that well-known
and sterling organization. That no nation
Atty knows better how % enjoy themsely
than the Germans is Que Of the proyerbial
tru,sms OF this proyerb benighted world. and
last evening they gave complete illustration
of IT,
Care and the veTations Of business were
thrown aside, and the mantle of gOOd-fellow-
ship aud merrlment was dOnned. The young
ladies' Wore their prettlest gowns. their
mothers made most charming chaperOus and
the young men lowered about like so many
bees above a fOwer-bed.
IL was the intention OF the committee 70
have the exercises take place in the garden.
which 10 pretty spot but frequent rains had
dampened too much the ground and the
weather was threatening in the afternoon. IL
was pity, for there is something romantic
and Germanic In holding the meeting in the
garden, and then. too. the place is very pretty
10 is surrounded by budding plants. while
stately trees obscure the stars. Roses rear
their petals heaveuward and the tout ensem-
bic Is one Of rustlclty and pleasure
IN rHE HALL.
The committee having decided. however,
the celebration was held on the lower floor of
the hall. collation. was served. which
possessed the daintest If delicacies and
choicest of yiands. IL was complete menu
admirably served. and was skillfully managed
by Mr. Siegel. During the battle Of knives
and forks the entertainment took place.
After the overture, Mr.. William Ii. thinner
mann. chairman Of the committee of arrange
ments, opened the exercises. He happily
welcomed those present and introduced Mr
j. j. Splitting president Of the &C.
sangverein. Mr. Spilling then introduced
Mr. Oscar Cranz, Sr. SIR. Cranz is the oldest
member Of the organization and was ono OF
thes-hfteen who founded the society.EAll of
them have since that time, which was IA 1852
gone 20 that bourne from whence no traveller
returns. Mr. Cranz made complimentary re-
marks saying that he appreciated the honor
conferred very highly.
Mr. A. Gpperich was then intr duced by
Mr.. Cranz as the Oldest president of the
society. He made series Of happy remarks.
TIE ORATOR.
Mr. II. G.. Miller, the orator If the occasion.
was then introduced by Alr. Gipperich. Mr..
Miller. after complimentary reference 70 the
audience present which was one OF the
largest that ever attended a Gesangveuen
entertainment, reviewed the history OF the
organization. He handled the subject
by an interesting number Of series,
beginning from the very hrst ~
reading the minutes of the first meeting and
the names Of the fifteen founders as follows
Messrs. Oscar CranZ. II. G. O.. Iimmernann,
ElOn Behrend T. Krausse. A. Schad Max
Mielke. G. Bittershouse, q. koenig. Fred.
Selmkuhl. John keppler. {. Welmer' Henry
Won Grooming, T. Dollnger {. Emmlnger
and f.. Kempe.
Mr.. Miller then reviewed the history Of the
society. telling how the first meetings we're
held. how when the secretary sent the notice
for a gathering each man IN the evening car
red a bundle of wood 20 the rooms where
the meeting would be held how the turni-
ture in one of the rooms at one time was two
dry goods boxes and bed, aud the two
heaviest members sat on the bed. how they
broke it. and the number Of glasses Of beer
IL took before they were restored 10 their
usual state of eQuanimity
The orator. who delivered his address IN
happy. pleasing strain. was interrupted fire.
quently by applause and shouts OF bravo
THE TABLEAUx.
When he had concluded his address the
merry-makeTs adjourned TO the dancing hall
of the establishment and for few minutes
the time was spent IN merry converse. The
curtain then arose upon most beautiful
tableau Musica IN the centre with tributes
paid her by Columbia and Germania The
Gesangverein made most betting back
ground, while the American and German
colors foated triumphantly. Miss Min
mic Holzapfel made most stately
Alusica She is lovely blonde Of a
pronounced type aud possesses a most
symmetrical and Juno-like figure. Miss He
lena Brauer represented Columbia and made
a most excellent representation Of Americas
queen. Miss Sophie Mol acted the role of
Geraania and most faithfully reproduced
the goddess of the fatheriand
During the presentation Of the tab
leau, which evolved itself into a tab
leau yiyant the Gesangyerein rendered
most beautifully the patriotic song, Die
Yacht Am Rhein." The curtain reluctantly
fell upon the pretty tableau and the
song family died away. 20 DO succeeded by
tho inspiring strains OF Millocker and Strauss
The wOoers of Ierpsichore were then given
the floor, and the stars had grown dim
when the merrymakers departed Tor their
homes.
The entertainment was q most complete
success and reflects great credit on the
Gesaugvere.n n. They have most commodiOus
and comforta Die quarters now az Sanger Hall.
There is a dancing hall, 6ilIard-room, card
room reading-rOOms and every convenience
known 20 the residents OF the latter quarter
OF the ninteenth century.
During the speeohmaking last evening tho
Gesaugyerein sang "a number OK beautiful
German songs They were most splendidly
rendered and possessed a vim seldom seen IN
English vocalization.
THe TINES is under many obligations to
Mr.. j. Winter for cOurtesies rendered.