The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-06-27

one, good naturedly and the leaders of the different societies were heartily ap plauded as they passed in review. | Harry French, made up as Uncle Sam. made a hit riding on the parade carriage Of the f1remen. Among the invited guests were Mayor Kilduff of Waterbury, and County Con- nlissioners Munson, Brewer and Walters and Sheriff Durham.
 Two floats in the parade were very artistic, and made a nice appearance. One represented Germania and the other was a boat manned by young boys as sailors.
 On Monday evening the Gem opera house was crowded to listen to the very fine programme that had been prepared by the Germania Maennerchor, and there were over 400 people in the hall The concert opened with q selection by the American band, and the second number on the programme was the feast song by Damroth sung by the Ger mania society of Union City The next was the address of welcome that was to have been delivered by the warden, r. r. Schaffer. At the last moment he was indisposed by slight illness and William T. Rodenbach was called upon to read his address,
 The mass male chorus of over 150 voices was one of the especial features of the evening Two songs were rem dered, Greeting to Home" and Mas dle Ruck" The unison of voices was almost perfect, the various parts blend ing tremendously, and the effect was
 inspiring,
 Mrs Charles Hubert of Bridgeport, soprano soloist was new to Naugatuck, and was listened to with interest She sang to selections, "The Valley by the Sea" and 'Zug der Liebe," the latter do- ing more justice to her powers,
 Miss Emma Spieske. violinist of Hartford, made two appearances and charmed her audience.
 Ludwig w Hoffman of New York city, 'celist who has played in Water bury on several occasions, ,endeared him self to the hearts of his listeners by two or three solos on his instrument. He was accompanied by Hans Saro.
 The ninth number on the programme wasa mixed chorus Tn Grase Thaut's," by SpicI1er. The singers were chosen from Gerrania of Bridgeport, including Mrs. Hubert. who sang q soprano obli- gato.
 The last number on the programme was the, grand chorus of male voices accompanied by the American band and led by Professor saro. The song was "Tbe German Sword" piece that gave the men an opportunity to sing Justify IA e,t, +a movement It was most inspiringly sung
 After the concert a social time was enjoyed at Germania Grove, Union City
 Yesterday morning a telegram was re- ceived by Warden Schaffer from Cover nor George F. Louusbury, which read as follows:
 Warden Schaffer: I congratulate you on the suspicious weather and greatly regret my enforced absence from the celebration.
 Signed: George F. Lounsbury.
 The New Haven singing society, the Hermannsohne Maennerchor, arrived home last evening justly elated with their success which does great credit, both to the society and to the city. l Here were Illy oI SlkLN HleTnDcFS or the society present at the Saengerfest The prize won was a big German stein beautifully decorated, and of elegant workmanship. It was placed in con- spicuous place in their hall last evening, and grand jubilee in honor of the victory was held. The officers of the society are: President, Robert Kimath; vice president William Vogel; treas urer, Charles Carllar; secretary, Will liam Bohm.
 Great credit is also due Singing Mas ter Emil Peters, under whose work the society took first prize in Bridgeport two years ago. Mir. Peters, Seymour so- ciety took second prize in a recent sing ing contest.
 The Hermannsohne society will have a grand excursion on the biy steamer Sirius going to North Beach, L. l., near Astoria, August ,, The thanquet will be at Henry Daufkorch's Bay View ho- tel The tickets will be seventy-five cents to adults and thirty-five cents for children.