The morning call., 1890-06-08
GAU TURN FEST
IN OAKLAND.
A Large Gathering of Pacific
Coast Turner's.
Last Evenings Torchlight Procession Ad.
dress by DR.. Muir and Reception
at Gsrmania Hall.

Oakland is In holiday attire on the occasion OF
the Gau Turn Fest, which began last evening,
and will be continued till late hour on Tuesday
night.
For many days the Executive Committee has
been at work making extensive arrangements
for the reception and entertainment of Turner'S
coming from all parts Of the State to participate
in the sports that win be carried on at Badgers
Park, and representatives are present from the
various beZlrks belonging to the Gau.
1t may be explained that all the Turner'S of the
United States belong to what is called the North
American Turner Bund. This again is divided
into the following gaus: The Eastern, the
Northwestern. the Central and the Pacific eau.
and each OF these again Is divided into so many
bezrks. the Pacific eau comprising the Northern
California; Southern California Montana, Idaho,
Washington and New Mexico bezirks.
PREPARING FOR THE EVENT.
At meeting held in Napa City on the 9th OF
February of this year it was decided to hold the
forthcoming Gau Fest in Oakland, hence the
present celebration and the agitation which has
preceded 1t.
For several days already the Decoration Com
mlttee has been busy, with. the result that the
Turn Hall, Germania Hall and Badgers Park
have been eaboratey decorated and the streets
through which tile procession will pass have been
hung overhead with bunting and flags The
greater part OF the citizens followed the example
and the ely presents Il remarkably fine appear
ance.
The Oakland Yerein has well deserved the
hoGor IL mas gained Tor itself and the city. julius
Fisher, President OF the verein, has done much
during the Two terms of his Office to advance the
YeTeln, and he has found able assistance In Max
laurence, VINO Is the prime mover IN The present
affairs, and in Paul Utb, the teacher Of the
Yerein. whose ability lately secured for him tile
appoint ment by ths Board of Education as gen.
eial Instructor IN the public schools OF physical
culture.
THRoNGs OF VISITORS.
Yesterday ri noon the visitors began 10 pour
INTO Oakland Los Angeles was the first TO
present her delegates, consisting of fifteen active
Turner'S, and with other members of the vereIn,
numbering fifty ladies' and gentlemen. Alto
gether 1860 active Turner'S have been registered
as participants In the affair aud these form Ouy
a small portion OF strangers who are visiting
Oakland to witness the games.
The programme is an extensive one and opened
last night with torchlight procession, consist.
ing OF the Oakland Nerein Eintracht Her
mann's Son. California Lodge No. 2, Los An
gees Turn Verein, Germania, the Turn
Vereins from san Diego, San BeruardIno. sac
rdmento, Stockton. Peialuma, san Jose, Napa
and San Francisco. besides the Oakland and The
san francisco EorwartZ Turn Verelns.
In addition 10 these there were other divisions
Ia the line. 1t was headed by Companies A and
+ OF lie Fifth Infantry Regiment, n. q. e., Com
pany Z. Third Infantry Regiment, n. G. C., and
The Oakland FIRE Department, who attended ac-
corning 10 Invitation. The sight Was a magnif-
cent Une.
DIR. MUHR's ADDRESS
Tie Turn Veren Hall was brilliantly illumin-
ated, electric lights shOne from the top OF its
parapets and rockets went up from Its roof.
The procession moved up Washington street.
and halted outside the City Hall, ana from the
steps of the hall DR.. Ii. Muir, on behalf Of tne
Turner'S, addressed Mayor Glascoek.
After returning thanks to the authorities ot the
city OF Oakland and dwelling upon The pride the
Turner'S felt at having that city selected as tne
meeting place for their present convention the
sneaker said: 1--WE are Germans and citizens of
Oakland aud proud that the education OF the
young here has taken the turn IL mas. hl1lu
few weeks the Board of Education has seen Mt TO
Impart as portions OF It's lhstruGtiohs 70 ,hie Inc
move has been actuated by the example sci Dy
the Turn YeIeiu Of Oakland.
Every Turner must indorse a republican gov
ernmeut in which the system OF the founders
OF this great country is carried out, ana we
cherish with admiration The memory ol men Ike
Washington, Clay and Jefferson.
HOMAGE TO LIBERAL LAWS.
1--WE rejoice that they, protting by the broad
lesson OF European history, knew That the sepa-
ration Of state and church was essential Tor Inc
well.belng OF citizens, and we pay our homage 10
the fundamental principle OF sucn liberal laws as
we enjoy In this country, where our homes are
made our castles, III which enterprise ana chaf-
iIy, freedom and thought, dwell Side Dy slde.
We are proud, also, That the turner's ID the
hour OF need took up arms against the cOunlry'S
enemy. The New York Turner's fought in ire
battle of Charlottesville and lett, out OF 200
men, 100 upon the field, including thelf brave
be, the Turner's of America would once more
sound the bngle-call To Arms
To-DAY's PROGRAMME.
This speech was received with great en-
thusasm and after few words III REPLY from
the Mayor the procession continued It's march,
returning to the hall, where President Fischer
bade the visitors welcome, after which refresh
ments were seryed and soc II hour spent.
This morning there Will be a parade at
O'Clock and the Turner's Will then repair 10
Badgers Park, where tile day will be ent In
going through a number OF competitive gymnas-
tic exercises.
johnson Reynod the Superintendent Of the
Fourteenth street and Piedmont Railroad, was
hurt by sky-rocket while the procession was
passing outside the City Hall. He received
scalp wound, which was dressed at the Receiv-
ing Hospital, and was then taken home In a cab.