The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-03
CONCERT and BALL Of
The GOLDEN Jubilee
Continued from First Page.)

a wreath of oak and laurel in shaded
gold, clasped at the bottom of the de-
sign with Lyra, the insignia Of the
Nerein. with a scron lnscr.ueu with me
birth and jubilee year-1S52 1902-and
capped with an Illuminating star in gold.
The engraving is framed in deep bevel
cut light pearl green mat surrounded
with a rich rosewood frame with silt
FURNISHED tippings.
This presentation was followed by the
greater part q the programme, which
carried the musical festival. ending with
the ''Star-Spangled Banner.
BRILLIANT GARDEN.
After the concert those not dancing
gathered in the garden at the rear OF the
hall beneath brilliant lights, where re-
freshments were served In the dancing
hall the waltz and the two-step held
SWAY while more than fifty couples
glided over the polished floor TO the IN
spring strains of the splendid orchestra.
Tic hall in which they danced was hung
in decorations most artistically arranged.
The flags of the nation lent color to the
walls as they fell in folds from the
wings OF great bronze American eagle
above the stage while streamers of red,
white and blue swayed over the ball
room floor.
HIGH CARNIVAL SPIRIT.
The spirit Of high carnival pervades all.
and the celebration was flung in every
detail. There was splendid music and
4 great feast
Near the front OF the hall during the
concert we're seated the German naval
officers off the Vineta, in full dress of
the German navy, While prominent be-
side them were Mayor Taylor and several
other city officials.
:. hen the stage curtain rose after the
A nolr
president Of the Gesangveren Virginia,
srepped to the front. and in the language
of he Germans, which is translated here,
said:
Most Honorable Guests and Ladies and
Gentlemen OF the Gesangverien-
Virginia:
- my agreeab BILE duty to-day aa
president of our society TO extend our
frraa1i,lps to those eminent American and
Caravan guests who are present at this
o,- on other days of celebration, winch
do with most hearty and sincere pleas
rra We wish to welcome the represen-
tatives of our present home, his Excel
1encv. Governor Montague, OF the elate'
ON. beloved Mayor OF this CITY ron.
Richard Tavlor and both worthy pfesi-
dents of our city government -deS'i9'
-Tllrpin and Bloombers, ana say 10 ti'eni
,b,+ we are proud of this our self-se-
new nome, picb'4 "
otficial OF these United States, our freSi-
dent Roosevelt. We wish aiso ~
como the representatives of our own pa
ra,,.s, old beloved and neVer-to-pe-iol
corten home Germany, ana "hoil we
fortunately induced TO participate III
ON. festival, Commodore Suege, beflhai
navy and his staff, whose tiasshlp' me
.,.,,eia,. Virata. is Just now at the dry
dock at Newport News. and the German
consul F n Victor. as with them so
ave M, vet bound by many ties OF love
an3 friendship to the land of our ma
tivitv, and we are also just as proud as
they of the German empire and the
German Emperor Wilhelm IL, who, TO-
gether with our own efforts. has raised
the Gcrman-Americans to that most cred
liable position which they now hoid
amongst their other fellow citizens.
HEIGHT OF CELEBRATION
But now my dear ladies and gentle
men. we should mutually and heartily
greet and congratulate each other upon
the present celebration. We are just
now in the midst of the height of our
celebration, in the midst Of our greatest
enjoyment and mirth. To-day. the I'd
anniversary day. As the founders of
This socitey wished to foster the Ger
man Sang and give it secure home.
they on July >. 1852, organized the Ge-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. and, therefore. our
resolutions designating this for the mu-
steal and singing part of our celebration
was very appropriate. The offerings Of
the choruses are good; however, you