Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-05-07
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary.


and Bah of the Mocha mics,
Sick Benefit Society, Coneorhia No L,
at GermRnia HalI-LarGe Delegations
From Other Cities-EleSanf Presents-
Pleasant Bali.
Last evening in Germania Hall took place
one of the largest German society celebra-
tons that has occurred in this city for some
time, it being the twenty fifth anniversary OF
the Arbeiter Kranken Unterstuetzungs-Ver-
elm (Mechanics' Sick Benefit society, Con-
cordia No. 1. This society is one of the
Oldest German societies in the city, there
being only two in existence when it was
formed. There were then only about 500
Germans in the city. whereas now there are
fully 5000. This society has been the parent
society of great many others throughout
the State. many of which were represented
at the celebration last night. The Meriden
and Bridgeport delegations, numbering alto
gether over so, were met at the depot by a
delegation from Concordia No. 1 and es-
corted to the hall, led by Rosinus' band.
The other delegations were from Waterbury
Rockville, Ansonia and South Norwalk.
The party that assem- bled at Germanis
Hall numbered fully three hundred. Adj
mission was only by Invitation. Refresh
ments were served and an hour of social
enjoyment passed early in the evening. Then
came the formal exercises. Mr.. G. Harder,
president of the Arion Singing society, was
president of the evening. The exercises were
introduced by an overture by Rosinus' or
chestra Then followed chorus song finely
rendered by the Arion society. The presi-
dent of Concordia No. 1, Mr.. Jacob Schrof,
made few remarks in which he spoke of
the growth of the society. Mr.. Maier Zun'
der then escorted Mayor Lewis to the plat
form and introduced him in a few well
chosen words. Mayor Lewis responded in a
felicitous speech which was received with
many tokens of appreciation. The report of
the secretary was read by MIR. b. Pfeil. 1t
CO ntained much that was interesting and
showed the good work the society was doing.
Among other things it showed that the re-
ceipts of the society had been $50, 900, and
the expenditures $23. ZOO, leaving net capital
of 81, 900. After music by the orchestra some
remarks were made by representatives OF
the visiting societies, and the following pre-
sensations made: An elegant silver wreath
set in beautiful glass case with an lnscrlp-
tion in the center, from the Rockville socle-
Gy; BOiAO ivory SODIcG III tAo AOAn VI OoAA,
in satin-lined case, from the Bridgeport So
ciety; an elegant silver pitcher from the
Waterbury society; heavy silver ice pitch.
er with gold lined cup. from the Meriden So
ciety. The presentations were accompanied
| by hearty congratulations and were received
| with great applause. The Arions sang their
| prize song with vigorous effect, and music by
the orchestra closed the first part of the ex,
| ercises.
The second part consisted of ball. The
march was led by the president, Mr.. j
Schrof, and wife. The dancing was con
/ tinued until late hour.
The committees in charge of the affail
| were: Floor committee-Louis Salewsky
chairman; August Klenke. j. Harder, Charles
Krengel G. Brill, Hermann Salewsky
Charles Corner, George Beck.
| Arrangements committee. Schroff
president; q. Pfeil, secretary; G. Miller, G
Lehr, L. Salewsky, treasurer; William
Schorer, F. Dobels, G. Harder.