New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-02
THE LIEDERKRANZ SINGERS.
HEARTILY RECEIVED IN ST. LOUIS.
ANOTHER CONCERT FOR CHARITY-THE SOCIETY S
CHOIR IS SINGING AT ITS BEST
InY rELRGRAPI 10 LIE InInuxr

fBY TELEGRAPH TO lie IRIBUSE.i
ST. Louis. July 1.-The Lederkranz cxcursioni>ts
from Ncw-i0rk were made TO feel to-day that they
had reached a city in which the old enthusiasm for
German sociabty and song was still burning with
something of its pristine brightness In respect Of
the popular interest in tho sOcicty's concert again
given with charitable purpose the welcome In St..
l. uis was more than that of Cincinnati when
manifest more ardent artistic interest But what
Cincinnati may be said to have won on breadth OF
musical culture She has lost in that manifestation
which is peculiarly the province Of tie German sing
ing societies. and which the Lioderkranz Is exploiting
on this trip Cincinnati gave the impetus to the
festival OF the German mems choruscs. nearly fifty
years ago. but with the establishment May
festivals in 1873 it also introduced reform which
has been more potent and widespread than was CON
tcmplated even thought possible the time. In
Cincinnati the Maennergesang has given place the
oraorO, and with the dccadcnce OF the old German
Institution which did much in the early days 10
spread appreciation for music the characteristic
social life which accompanied and conditioned the old
institution almost wholly died out.
The Significance OF the change need not be discussed
here. 1t Is enough that the visit of the LicderhraW
served to call 1t to notice, and also, has already
been intimaed in these dispatches. rcawakcned the
old spirit In the city, whose choral activities were
Cnce animated by 1t. TO the new impetus which went
out from the change in Cincinnati from Sacnecr'sl
TO Music Festival. the LicdcrSranz saw splendid
Hall of the exposition buildings, which were built
nine or ten years ago In imitation of Crrinna
whose exposition building and Music Hall Were the
first fruits of the enthusiasm besottcn by the
festivals. All this. which may seem like history In
stead of current record Is set down here in order that
the incidents of the Lederkraiz's pilgrimage may
be properly understood.
The survival OF the old German spirit In ST. Louis
was demonstrated In the reception accorded TO the
excursionists. The night tide from Cincinnati ter
minated Mt s o'clock thi morning, when 81. L0ul'
wa shrouded In mist and grimy smoke \ con
siderable number OF the visitors had never seen me
city before. and the spectacle was anything but
cXhilarang. The feeling Of disappointment vanished
soon. however, under the influence OF the genial
welcome which the German singers OF II. Louis
provided for the pilgrims. AT the station was
Reception Committee Of fifteen men, headed by Johh
Walter president Of the committee John i. Becker
president OF the 81. Louis Liederkianz; Edward
Froelich conductor OF the same socicty, and oscar
BolmaI, who has been the most active OF the pro
motors of the charity concert which given this
evening The committee whole, represented
the st. Louis Licderkranz socialer >acngerchor'
Orpheus Saengcrbund, Gcrmania sa"ngcrbund liar-
monia saengerlund Rhtinscher Frch,nn and Ilu.ona
Gcsangveren.
Directed by the committeeman the visitors entered
omniblses and were driven to the southern Hotel,
where the NewYork committee OF arIan gements had
secured rooms for the party. 1t ought 10 b. Sai1
that I'm ali the cities De visited the chief Incidents
OF the stay were planned by this committee and the
expense, are borne by the Lederkianz. The local
societies have been asked only to SupcTintend III"
concerts, Of which the proceeds 60 TO local charities
What +, done besides Is voluntary hospitality and
courtesy which Is received in the kindly spirit III
which 1t is extended.
After dinner the party drove through the prnclpil
streets OF the cty and the public and private parks
stopping few minutes for refreshments In Forest
Park A formal welcome was extended TO The singers,
WHO number SO. by Mr. Walter. al the rehearsal In
the Music Hall In the forenoon, and also an invita-.
ton to all the visitors 10 be the guests Of the t.
Louis Iiedcrkranz In the evening after the concert
at an informal reception in the garden connected with
the sOcietys club house.
The concert, which attended by II splendid
audience, but one that was comparable Only III cli-
thusiasm with that OF Thursday evening In tlhon.
natl was given for tho benefit Of the rrovdcni MA
Association n1rsecaitan charity ana III" -
Vincent De Paul society. The 1lcdcrhran sang inc
same songs as at Cincinnati but the effectiveness 81
Mr. Zoellners Heinz Won siier' greatly Increased
because OF the help OF Miss Lillian Bauvclt who
until the return 70 New York. She also sang the
Jewel song from Faust a. II solo number. slgnor
Buson PLAYED LISTS "Camaneo' instead Of The
Twelfth Rhapsody The wearlsOmc journey and
Sightseeing trips have not marred the efficiency of
the Llederlranz singers and tho choir has not sung
as well as It sings Tor ten years at least -