The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-22
JUBILEE OF THE SINGERS
! Fiftieth Anniversary of the Wash
iRgt0n Saengerbund.
Many Distinguished Guests Present.
SpeechmnLing i'm German ana
EnrIish-Tbe Musical Programme
Rendered in an Excellent Manner.


Rendered in an Excellent Manner.
In the presence of an enthusiastic and
representative audience which com
,Iietely filled the New National Theatre
and amid festive surroundings the WASH
ington Saengerbund celebrated its littleth
anniversary with a jubilee concert last
night The invited guests who occupied
boxes were Baron DR.. Won Holleben, the
German Ambassador. and wife; Prol.
Naumann, Hon. Simon Wolf. Mrs. VOL
and daughter: Mr.. and Mrs. Heurich. DIR.
Frank T. Howe and daughters; DR.. King
the President of the Choral Society the
honorary members of the Saengerpuhu'
the board of directors of the Germanha
and Arion Gesangvereine. and such sing
c,s as assisted the SaenGerbund during
the past concert season
The stage was tastefully decorated
with palms and potted plants ana the
silken banner of the Saengerbund' WIN
German colors and bearing a soioeH
wreath. was conspicuousiy dispidse"'
r-ba fuu chorus of the society was re-
enforced by an orchestra ol lor'H
in the rendition of the various numbers
on the programme.
The following programme was presenter
Overture .Oberon'' CWeber), orchestral
cboruses. (a) "Staendchen'' (Spicker), Ib)
LEM" (Aysslingerl, Saengerbund; ad-
dress in German. Frank Claudy; Vlohh
solo ..Fautaisie Caprice" tNieuXtempsl.
hv Franz Wilczek: soprano solo. scene ana
aria from Lucia di Lammermoor tDohl-
zettD. by Nine Charlotte Maconda, or
chestral accompaniment: flute obilsato
by Henry Jaeger; ''Lohengrin PhAntasy
CNaEner1. by orchestra: address IN Eng
lish by Hon. Simon Wolf; chorus, 'Juoel-
blaenge' CXander). dedicated to Nashing-
ton Saengerbund, words by Frank Ciauoy'
Saengerbund and orchestra; violin soio'
'.Zigeunerweisen'' (Sarasate). by franz
Wilczek: soprano solo, "Polonaise from
.'Nignon'' (Thomas), by Mime. Charlotte
Maconda: Coronation March" from The
Prophet (Meyerbeerl, by orchestra
Every number on the programme was
rendered with that finish and accomplish
ment which has given fame to the Saen-
gerbund as musical association OF the
first order.
Xander's "JubelklaenGe," words by Il.
Claudy. was work of exceptional merit
The music throughout was dignihed, al
most solemn. without being heavy. 1t
is a rich tone picture with NaSnerlah
motif. AS presented by the full chorus
with full orchestral accompaniment un-
der the personal direction of the COM
poser it was rare treat. Mr. Nander.
when presented by Mr.. Claudy with a
large wreath of laurel, tied with a red
ribbon. received an ovation, which he
gracefully acknowledged.
In his fine execution of VieuXtemps
''Fantaisie Caprice" and Sarasate's
.Zigeunerweisen," Franz Wilczek, the
Writ DOM
onstrated his conception of the compost
tions presented. His technique was bril-
liant. and his presentation was perfect
and correct.
Nine Maconda presented her numbers
In a highly satisfactory manner. Her
voice was of unusual strength. purity,
and reach She presented her numbers
full of warmth and sentiment, drmon-
strating that she fully realized the aim
ST. the composer Nine. Maconda, after
giyi1rS an encore entitled, Go To Sleep.
was presented with large bouquet Of La
France roses.
The address of Frank Claudy, the Presi-
dent of the Saengerbund, was delivered
in German, and was noted for its force
ful as well as beautiful language. Mr..
Claudy said. in part:
For fifty years has our Saengerbund
subscribed to principles ennobling and
elevating We worked with love and per-
severance to found a permanent home in
this city for German song and senti
ment. For fifty years through prosper
Gus and dark times the Saengerbund ship
has sailed the ocean of enmity and malice
at times, and good will and honest en-
deavor at other times. At last ii has ar
rived in a safe haven, from which no
circumstance, no cOnniyance or intrigue
can displace it. Looking back over the
half century of our activity. a feeling Of
justiiiable pride, of beautiful and pleasant
memory. comes to us. There are num-
Der of brothers who have followed the
honored banner of our society, but who
now sleep the long sleep of the just. Let
us on this occasion honor their memory
with thoughts OF love and sentiments of
music and song.
But to the living belongs the present
New, warm blood courses through the
veins of the old Saengerbund; new
fruits constantly sprout from the vener-
able tree, and with youthful strength the
spirit of the times urges us on.
"Oh, Saengerbund, yours is the devo-
tion Of cur hearts; yours our memories
of glorious past; yours our sympathy
and our work for our present interests;
yours our steady hope, our honest efforts
for your future welfare and lustrous
name and unsullied honor. Art, friend
ship. and German sentiment; this is YER
lily the only true motto of the Saenger-
bund.
Singers, it is in you, through you. and
with you that our organization lives and
works. Hold fast and be true to your
banner, hold with a grip of iron the beau-
tiful memories of the past. which made
the SaengeTbund what it is TODAY Do
not, however, rest on your laul els En-
deaNor higher. Open up new paths to the
German spirit and sentiment German
languase, German thoughts, German
manners, and German song
4 enjoin you 10 be good and true
American citizens in the nobIest concep-
ton Of the term, but never forget that
YOU are Germans. the descendants of a
nation Of thinkers, who long go
arrived at the philosophical conclusion
that the serious side Of life should be
blended in a sensible manner with it's
joys and sunshine; who do not see any
disgrace in enjoying in the midst of their
beloved the gifts Of Providence. the blood
or the grape and the foaming malt; who
call their own with pride the songs, the
works Of art. Of literature Of the old
Fatherland. as they do here in their
adopted home call their own the certainty
and equality.
Let us then today with hopes. with a
good will. and infiamed by the nobIest
thoughts, enter upon the second half
century Of the life of the Saengerbund
May Providence grant il to our children
and chiidren's children fifty years hence
to celebrate the centennial OF our organi-
cation with the same strong belief and
confidence in its ever growing strength
and influence for ali that is good and
cnnobling."
After The applause at the conclusion of
Mr Claudy's address had subsided. Simon
Wolf with a few happy remarks pre-
scented Mr.. Claudy, in the name of the
members of the Saeugerbund. with a
beautiful medal Of gold, set with dia-
inonds, and bearing a suitable inscrip-
tion. The medal was pinned TO Mr.
Claudys coat lapel by Miss Rlandine
Bushman President Claudy. completely
a rTHr g
words to express his thanks
The address OF Hon. Simon Wolf. in