Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-08-21

the Associated Turner Societies of Wiscon-
sin. Preparations on an extensive scale
hud been made by our German fellow cti-
zens for the assembling of Tui ners from the
different portions of the state, and spared
neither pains nor expense i'll making
arrangements for the proper reception
and entertainme MT of their visitors. The city
"ora gay appearance from one end to the
other, and was trimmed and decorated
on a scale of magnficence and grandeur
never before attempted here. Along the
streets triumphal arches were erected beau
tifully festooned with garlands of leaves and
flowers and surmounted with flags, conspi-
cious among which was the tri-colored STAN
dard of United Germany. The decoration S
were all very approx riate, and a display of
taste and Judgment was manifested in their
arrangement and execution. Our Main
street, was made almost enchanting in ap-
pearance by the numerous arches, wreaths,
flags, flowers, trimmings, notices and
devices of different kinds which met the
eye Each train Saturday brought many
members of the Turner fraternity, the kyat-
ertown Turner Society escorting their guests
to Turner Hall, which was the place of
rendezvous. BY evening large numbers
had arrived, including part of the Milwau-
kee delegation aud Bachs celebrated band :.
The entertainment announced for Saturday
evening at Turner Hail. was largely atten-
ded. The programme comprised the speech
of welcome by Rev G. G. Knus, selections
from Bach's Bend, Singing by the Water
town Musical Society Concordia and the
Watertown Quartette Club, together with
an acrobatic performance by the Madison
Turner's The address of Rev. Mr. Knus is
highly spoken of and ELECTED the most rap
tuous applause from those pr 1t. The
music given by Bich's band, the grand
est ever listeDe ed to here, and its sweet strains
seem to yet linger in the ears OF all.
The vocal part of the entertainment render
ed by the Watertown Musical Society Con-
cordia and Quartette club was finely rem
dered and well received by the audience.
The Madison Turner's performed some dar-
ing acrobatic feats with grace aud precision,
and we'll earned the plaudts that were Civ
en- them. The Sunday morning excursion
trains from Milwaukee and Madison brought
large accessions to the ranks of the Turner'S,
and our city may be said to have been lit
orally crowded with people In the after
noon the grand pic mic took place at Rich
ards grove, which was attended by thous-
ands, and the festivities and enjoyment in
dulged in until late in the day. A theatre
cal performance in the evening at Turner
Hill, ended the Sunday doings.
Early Monday morning the vicinity OF
Turner Hall was all hustle and excl temenl
preparing for the grand parade of the United
Turner Societies of the State. At half past
nine O. clock the procession formed in front
ofthe Hail. and soon took up its line at
march through our principal streets, moving
in perfect order. The WATERFOWL Fire De-
partment, he Watertown Musical Society
Concordia and the Workingmen's Associa-
ton of this city marched in the procession
making fine appearance. The sight OF
this vast body of men with flags and BAN
ners flying, keeping step to choice selections
from the bands, was a scene both grand and
impressive, creating the widest excitement
and enthusiasm along the route. After pass
ing through our principal streets the process
ion marched to Richards Grove where the
Prize Turning exercises were to occur. The
Prize Turning was marked feature
of the Fest, and created nm intense in
terest among the Turner's. Some of the
rarest and most difficult fea is were perform
ed and it is no exaggeratlon to say chat
finer display of muscle and agility could not
be seen.
Turner Hal in the evening was crowded
with happy throng assembled to witness
the closing ceremonies of the event, and
participate in the grand ball, with which il
was decided to conclude the Fest. Dancing
commenced at about nine o'clock, and all
present seemed to enter into the spirit of the
occasion with pleasure and zest. During
the intermissions Mr.. Emil Wallber, OF Mil
waukee, the President of the United Turner
Societies of the state delivered the annual
address the prizes were distributed, and
some daring feats of acrobacy performed by
the Milwaukee Turner'S.
The midnight trains bore away many of
the Turner's from the scenes of their enjoy
ment, and Tuesday witnessed the departure
ascertain Turner Societies from the follow
ing places were represented Oshkosh,
Green Bay, Fond dn Lac Mayville La
Crosse, GAINESVILLE, Beaver Dam, Racine:
Milwaukee, Madison. Appleton, Pennington,
Sank City, Portage and Hustisford. Below
we append list of the Turner's receivl ng
prizes
FIRST CLASS.
Its Prize-Fritr Brosins. Milwaukee,
I'd q Mich. Seebald
Praise-Heinrich Finer,
SECOND CLASS.
1st Prize Jacob Eemmre, Milwaukee,
I'd 'f &C Ambrecht, Madison.
Praise-C. Buckelmuller, Milwaukee.
THIRD CLASS.
LIST Prize-H. Wuhler. Oshkosh
I'd Prze-Frank Nrers, Waterfowl.
Praise-Wm. Heiss, Oshkosh.
SCHOLARS
lst Prize-P E. Gilowsky, Milwaukee,
- =. &C Schroeder, Milwaukee,
raise H. Hoefner, Waterfowl
GERW ERFEN.
st Prze-Fr IL Brosns, milwaukee,,
Praise-P. Traumer.
CLASS PRIZE
IS Prize-North Side, Milwaukee.
Prai5e-Foud du Lac
We understand tue Fest was entire Iy sue
cessfu(i in every respect, and all present unite
IN octn Il,