Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-20
The Turn-Vereins.

| Clue. lne HtSUS Vi IIle previous ulS III
vanished before the morning sun.
and the clouds that hung over us at
early dawn were dispelled when the
happy party of Turn-Vereln excur-
sionists and friends arrived at Santo
Monica.
THE TURNER'S
left their Hall at half past nine, and
after marching through some of the
principal streets arrived at the depot
armed with provisions and equipped
for a days sport. Two special cars
were engaged for the first train and
the gathering of the multitude soon
filled the seats. The procession when
it left the Hall was headed by the Turn
er Band, Mr.. Richter leader. When
the seats were occupied and standing
room, by full 800 people the welcome
sound of "all aboardn was heard, and
the train sped off with It's happy
freight. There were wit, humOr,
laughter and happiness on every hand
during the trip.
|
at Santa Monica there was a general
scattering. Families chose their own
localities for the enjoyment of the
contents of their lunch baskets, some
going in one direction and some in
another, and soon the hills and bluffs
were thronged with as happy party
as ever the sun shone upon. The ju-
venile Turner's vented their exhuber-
| ant spirits by gamboling everywhere,
one might say and the more sedate re-
tired to the Pavilion or took stroll
on the beach, and all was hustle ev-
erywhere. All due preparations were
made beforehand for the Inauguration
Of the exercises of the day by the COM
mittee of arrangements consisting of
Messrs. Mag, Faber and Strohm who
at once repaired to the Pavilion to see
that the Tutonic beverage was so
placed that all could be accommodate
ed. By some mishap the
FIRST ACCIDENT
Occurred il putting the spigot into
the first barrel and when the bung
was driven in Messrs. Strohm and
Faber received body charge of la
ger that deluged them completely to
the great amusement Of the by-stand-
ers. At one o'clock the second train
came in heavily treighted with pleas
ure seekers and the crowd which was
already large, was swelled to larger
proportions by the accession of hum
dreds.
THE GYMNAsNICS
Both of the boys and the elder men,
bers of the Turn-Vereins was of course
of the highest degree Of excellence,
Professor Strohm performing some re-
markably fine exercises upon the hOr-
izontal bar. All did so we'll in this
department that criticism is debarred
At one o'clock Mr.. G. G. Lips made
an Introductory address in the pavil-
ion in German in which he alluded
to the occasion being the Sixth ami
versary of the Society, welcoming all
and bespeaking day of great enjoy
ment which prediction was fully ver-
flied. 1t was a matter of regret that
Professor Brandt was unable to be
present. He was detained at home
in consequence of the accident to his
partner. His well known skill as
gymnast and an acrobat is an evil
dence of the regretfulness of all pres
ent at his absence.
THE SANTA MONICA HOTEL
Was crowded, a large number Of
guests going down In teams previous
to the trains. Everything was done
by Messrs. Chapman & Hough to con-
tribute to the comfort and enjoyment
of all who patronized their we'll man.
aged establishment. The table was
laden with superabundance Of the
delicacies of the season. Indeed, 1t
would be difficult to tell what was not
laid before the visitors. The addition
to the hotel has been completed and
the furniture received. It has now
about one hundred light, airy and
we'll furnished rooms. The attend.
ance of service Is abundant, compe-
tent and courteous In every depart
ment, and the projectors are too well
known to need any commentator.
Sunday the house was the scene or
happiness, pleasure and feasiing to
the fullest extent of the term.
THE ONLY ACCIDENT
was that which occurred to Mr.. Stein
who ventured too far In the surf and
not being swimmer, when he got
beyond his depth he plunged and went
down several times. There were about
forty people in the water at the time,
and those who were in the immediate
vicinity supposed that he was only
exercising. Mr.. Frank, however, per-
| ceived that he was in trouble ald
made u desperate effort to save him,
and caught him by the leg. While
this was occurring Mr.. n. Schildier,
who was standing on the beach, with
out even laying aside his hat, rushed
| into the breakers and assisted In
bringing the drowning man out amid
the warmest appreciation of the hum
| dreds who witnessed this act of gallan-
| try. A more heroic act has not been
| recorded for many day.
THE SUCCESS
of the entertainment is due in great
measure to the efforts of Messrs. Fa-
ber, Mag and Strohm who were like
Faber's horn which was ubiquitous.
1t would be hardly fair to even give
too much credit to the committee, for
every member of the club used his
best efforts to contribute not only to
the pleasure of the guests but to make
| the entire entertainment a success.
If lots of fun, humor, dancing, and an
abundance of provision for the inner
man is success, the Turner's accom-