Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-06-12
THE TURNER HALL.

THE TURNER HALL.
Laying of the Corner Stone of the New
Edifics Yesterdsy-Addrssses by Mayor
Rice, Prof. ID ,eaisoh and Dr.. Hinsch-A
Visit to Union Park.
The corner stone OF the new Turner hall,
located at the junction Of Seventh and Ex-
change streets, was laid yesterday in accord
ance with the programme published in the
GLOBE yesterday. The hour fixed % o'clock
in the morning) was rather early for the
formation OF procession. yet at that hour
there was very respectable attendance OF
members of the different singing societies OF
st. Paul, together with representatives Of So
cieties from Minneapolis ard other cities.
The visiting brethren were received at the
old hall, and made to feel at home with true
German hospitality. It was nearly 10 a. m.
before'the procession was formed under the di.
rection OF Chief Marshal Johannson and his
assistants, platoon of police leading. under
command Of Sergeant Walsh, following which
came the Great Western band in full force
The different singing and German societies OF
this city, with the representatives Of socie-
ties from abroad carrying their banners and
flags, formed a fine procession. The weather
was delightful, and all along the line of
march, early as the hour was for Sunday, the
sidewalks were filled with old and young to
witness the pageant. The procession marched
up to Seven Corners, and thence down Third
street to Jackson, up Jackson to Seventh. and
thence to the ground where the formal cere-
monies of the day were to take place. Alarge
concourse Of people had assembled around the
block, completely filing the streets, and when
the procession reached the grounds and order
was obtained, the assemblage was called to Or
der by j. c. Haupt, Esq, the president of the
Turnverein, who, in few words, introduced
Mayor Rice, who delivered the following ad-
dress:
MAYOR RICE's ADDRESS.
Mr.. President and Members Of the st. Paul
Turner Society: It is with extreme pleasure
that tender to you my cordial congratula-
tions upon your laying the corner stone of q
grand building to be devoted to the mental
and physical culture of its members and pat
rOns.
There is no more laudable purpose, and per.
haps no higher duty than that which aims at
the full development of the powers of the mind
and body, because where thioenlightened Gull
ture exists, there will surely be found the
good citizen, qualified and ready, as
opportunity offers and allegiance requires,
to take the place assigned him
and discharge all the obligations that may be
laid upon him by his country. His example
others wherever he may happen to be.
My fervent wish is that your society may
continue to grow and improve, and that your
brightest antlcipations in IT'S behalf may be
more than realized. I am sure it will prove
to be blessing to the community in which
your lot and fortunes are cast.
Your fine structure will also be an orna-
ment to the city. but the greater fand more
enduring ornament will consist in
the moral, mental and physical
training wich you will bestow upon our
growing youth, for which the people of the
city and state will commend you and ex-
tend to you their gratitude accompanied with
heartfelt desire for the most eminent sue
cess and prosperity of your society.
Mayor Rice's remarks were loudly applaud.
ed, aud Immediately after the corner stone was
laid by president Haupt. Within cavity OF
the stone was deposited tin box containing
list of the first officers and members Of the
society, list Of the present officers and
members, the names OF the Sunday school
scholars, copy Of the constitution and by
laws of the society, copies of the GLOBE;
Pioneer Press, Dispatch, Volksscitumg and
Densosrat of st. Paul, aud Of the Fres Press
OF Minneapolis, coins of 1882 from one cent
to $40 gold piece, postal card upon which
his own handwriting, an address containing
900 words, and although written upon so
small surface, it was plain and distinct to
the naked eye, and last, but not least, pho
tographic card Of "Uncle Ropp." OF the
VolksSeitung. While president Haupt was
engaged in the ceremony of adjusting the
corner stone with plumb and level three
charming young ladies-Miss Bertha
Reidt, Miss Sylvan Haupt aud Miss
Pa0;no uoncohol-efo0d ornund him
with beautiful bouquets in their hands The
entire foundation of the new structure was
covered over with substantial flooring, from
which the addresses were delivered, and upon
which the officers of the society and the
speakers were seated.
Tie ceremony of laying the corner stone
being concluded, President Haupt introduced
assemblage. The address was delivered in
German, and the GLOBE is indebted to MIR. Nd.
F. Propplng. the vice president OF the Tur-
ner society, for the following translation:
PROF. D. W. BoENIsCH's ADDRESS.
Fellow Turner's and Friends: ThS German has
wherever we cast our eyes, cleared his way.
&c is not alone active with his hands and
tiller of the soil, but has acquired consider
able prominence in intellectual Developments,
in his adopted fatherland. Wherever you find
Germans. Turn and other progressive s0cie
ties have been organized. Our German Turner's
were the first who successfully c0mbated
against the Knoac Nothing movement. They
raised high their banner for truth and liberty
around which the liberal element of the Ger
mans gather.
The history of the Turner's has been glori
GUS one in America, and has also been crown
ed with respect and honor in the old father
land.
History teaches US that the Greeks made it
a special provision in their national education
to instruct their youths in the art Of GYM
nastics, swimming, lance-throwing, artistic
dances and tasteful plays, united with song and
music, went hand in hand with their mental
instruction.
AS long as this system remained in force the
art and sciences prospered, but when the
Greeks abandoned it the nation fast approached
its decay.
The high intelligence of the Greeks enabled
them to win such marvellous victories over
uncivilized nations, although they were
largely in the minority; but just
these glorious triumphs, fastened their
decline. The rich spoils which they carried
away from Africa and Asia, awaked In them
an insatiate desire for material enjoyment.
Pride, avarice and debauchery became