The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-09-20
The German Turner's.
PRESENTATION OF A BANNER.
FESTIVAL, DANCE, DC.

Misses koehler, Kahn, Koch, Ries, Feigen-
heiner, SCHNEIDER, Lazare and Kellerstrass)
solicited subscriptions from their country
women for funds to purchase a banner for
the German Turner's Society of Rock Island
and on Monday, the 18th, the ceremony OF
presentation took place. A stand, seats, and
tables were erected in the grove near Mayor
Davenport's residence, and everything prs
pared for gala day.
About 10 O'Clock, their invited guests,
from Davenport, headed by Strasser's Band,
were received at the ferry landing, by del
egatlOn of Rock Island Turner's, and escorted
to their hail where procession was formed
by Capt. Robert KDhler, chief marshal, as
follows:
| lst- The Davenport Rifles, headed by the
band.
ID. The Davenport Thalia Verein-a glee
club.
Sd. Members of the Western Fire Engine
Co. of Rock Island.
Attn. The Davenport Turner's.
5th The Rock Island Turner's.
On arriving at the grove they were vel
| coined by the speaker of the Rock Island
Turner's, Charles Rtter) after which they
broke ranks tor Is minutes rest.
At given signal they formed again,
around the stand, when the ceremonies of
presentation took place. The band PLAYED
a national air (The Star Spsugled BAnnerl
after which the banner was presented TO the
Rock Island Turner's, by Miss Lizzie Ksnler.
who (holding the banner by one hand, the
staff standing on the stage said
TURNER'S OF Rock ISLAND. In the name
of the German ladies OF this place | present
10 you this banner as a mark OF appreciation
OF the Results accom- plished by the exertious
OF your society, and as stimulaut 10 per.
severe IN your efforts and to pursue your
course bruvely and feariessly
Turner's remain true TO the eunoblino
principles Of your society be '.diiigeut' in
your endeHvOrs 10 make the associations con
nected with the word German" honorable
and I'm portant; "merrIly' let tle German
hesrt beat IN your honest breasts, even when
-OrrOws ana difficulties darken the harIz,y OF
life BE free" freemen not slaves. ami
speak iearlessly the Tree wor! IN defense OF
truth and justice; let liberty be your mos,
precious treasure.
lhe OAK II the EN- blen OF truth and
strength; nnd as here the wreath of oak
| leaves l. united IN one beautiful whole 60 let
5RkR gBd h9Bg2SE un J ySqr small society and
also watchtul and wise as the owl which sees
approaching danger wuen other ewes are
closed
with the ~ ord and the fire of your incl
lect be always ready to battle tor everything
high and noble, tor the realization and pre-
serTatlun of the b!rthright of mankind. We
feel tor the expressed and exhibited priu.i
pies OF your union, aud we are also willing
a. TAR a We can, 70 assist you in Your en-
beavers 20 gain tor your brotherhood strong.
agile bodies. and vigorous, unfettered intel
lects. We also hope that the efforts made of
late, to reform abuses in the social, political
and religious world may be successful and
advance mankind TO their true position.
I'VE salute you, noble Turner. Union of this
town-a small but active band of strIvsrs
after human Improvement; we salute Won.
friends and pupils of this noble band. with a
heartfelt merry Course iree'-your motto
OF advancement
Through exercise TO strength.
Through battle to light"-Thus shall Won
1--we. And now receive the German banner.
accompanied by blessings and good wishes
Honor IL, and may unity and success accom-
pany 1t always"
Miss kehler was supported by Miss Kahn
and the other ladies who raised the fund for |
the banner. She spoke in a clear and very
appropriate manner, and, though in a trying |
position, acquitted herself with much credit. /
Capt. Robert Kehler, on behalf of the
Turner's. received the banner, aud replied as
follows
"LADIEs.-As the representative of this
Turn Society | receive with deep emotion
TINS beautiful gilt from the hands OF the fair
Iadles OF our town; not as splendid toy 10
DE carried In procession proud and gaudy |
ior luIers TO look at; not u costly bauble
to dazzle the eyes of fools, but "a a sign of
our aspiration for truth freedom right and
fraternity. la the presentation of this ban
ner we see the proof that our la4ies and fell
low citizens still remember us in friendship.
and we perceive therein the imperative ex.
hortation to fulfill accepted duties; to
strengthen and harden the body; to preserve
youth and freshness, and to educate our in
talents so as to maintain our posi-
ton az worthy men aud citizens of this great
republic -hls gilt will give US courage to
continue IN our struggle for the maintenance
ot the principles of our society. the natural
development of every power AID talent per
tanning to man, those of the body as we'll as
those OF the mInd,-to uphold reason. knowl-
EDGE and virtue. IL will encourage US to
strive tor our only aim, true hberty-which
1y nations well as by individuals cau |
'nly be attained by perfect education.
Therefore, comrades, let US pledge our
elves, In this important hour, never to cease
n our endeavors TO uphold all that is good ,
I'D dear TO mankind let US rally round
ms proud and costly banner and let us con I
ecrate the same by giving the fair donors a