The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-03
CHORAL SEASON ENDS.
Concordin SOciety's Farewell Con-
cert and Annual ball.

Last night the st. Paul Concordia So
ciety closed its twenty-third season
in most successful manner at Mo-
Fart hall by the presentation Of a large
and elaborate musical programme. Mo-
Fart hall last night contained large
and prominent gathering Of representa-
tive st. Paul Germans, all of whom
were present to witness the closing
production Of the Concordia society
for the present season. The first
part Of the programme was made up
Of an assorted programme, which con-
sisted Of six numbers made up of Sc
lections typical Of the month Of May
in Germany. The opening numbers of
the programme were two we'll rendered
male choruses, Lovers Dreams" and
1.-The First Song" both of which were
rendered in an excellent manner. The
rest Of the first part of the programme
was made up Of a series or cyclus of
mixed songs or choruses, all Of which
were beautifully sung by the large
chorus Of sixty voices, members of the
society. During two of these numbers
soprano and alto solos were very we'll
rendered by Miss Louise Enderlen and
Miss Gertrude Nachtsheim. The fea-
ture Of the evening was the closing
number, or second part of the pro-
gramne, which was made up Of the
production Of Charles Kuntze's one
act comic operetta, "Im Gebirge," or
''In the Mountains The scene of the
operetta Is laid at the foot of the Alps.
The operetta very much pleased the large
audience present, and. the work of William
Platte. In the dual role Of stage manager and
comedian was we'll and most excellently done.
''Im Gebirge" is a light and comic operetta.
and six characters are In the cast. Last
most excellent,e and the operetta was pro-
duced. with the same attention to scenic and
costuming effects which has brought fame
already to the st. Paul C9neoTdia .,.d the w S
of whom appeared In the comedy roles last
night, was most excellent, and few Of those
who were present would think from their
work and appearance last night that they
were novices. Miss Bertha Enderlen.
who is the primo donna Of the so
ciety, acquitted herself in most creditable
sweet, full and rich soprano voice, all Of
which last nights audience very much appre-
ciated. H. Voges. the basso profundo Of the
society who Is sixty years ed saarea the the
operetta were the excellent work done by
Mr.. Fritsche and Miss Enderlen, in a tenor
and soprano duet, which called for two en-
trio" which was rendered by Messrs. Platte,
Fritsche and voges. This proved the gem
of the evening, and was well received and
Messrs. voges and Fritsche sang duet be-
fore the close which captured the audience.
and the performance closed with a chorus by
the full society. which numbers sixty MEM
bers. Last nights programme was pro-
duced under the direction OF Prof. Ludwig
w. Harmsen and was success in every
particular. President Otto G.. Peters said
last night that the present season had been
one of the most successful in the history of
the society, and that he was glad to see the
St. Paul Germans waking up to a realization
and appreciation of a first-class German
musical organization which they had among
them. The first part of last nights pro-
gramme was made up of songs typical Of the
month of May in Germany, and its celebra-
pirate costume. The annual ball of the So
ciety followed last nights entertainment. dur
ing which refreshments and button-hole bou-
ouets were served to the guests. The society
will now devote It's efforts to the arrange
ments for their annual summer outing and
picnic. which will occur about the middle
Of June The affair will be in the na&ure OF
private picnic and only those having invi-
tations will be permitted to participate.