The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-30
TURNER'S IN SESSION.
The Bezirk Begins Amid Bow
ers of Eyergreens.
ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS.
Next Meeting at acknowledgements,
Turning Contests and Excursions
for Three Days.

The annual Turn Bezirk of the North Pacific
Turn Verein, which commenced in this city
yesterday, excited much interest among the
Germans of the city, and Turner hall was the
scene of unusual activity. The ball was gorge
nusly decorated with eyergreens, flags and the
national colors of the United States and of the
Fatherland. Over the entrance on the outside
was a high arch OF eyergreens, trimmed about
with red and blue bunting. Just
under the arch were the words in Roman char
acters ''Gut He'll" The gallery all around the
room was entirely hidden behind the deep green
decorations, and at regular distances along the
wall were large pictures of the famous German
composers. Wagner, Mendelssohn and Beethoven
and other noted men who have brought honor
upon the German nation by their great works.
This is the fourth funniest of the North Pacific
Turn Bczrk. The first session was opened at
o'clock yesterday afternoon with President
William Wauner presiding. The following del
egates were present:
Portland-L Dammasch, T. l. Rung, r. Krohn,
j. luger, c. Hoeber.
Taeoma-H. 1. Fuhrberg, T. STANCE, NJ. Sic
bert.
Spokane-c Juckeland, A. Potter, Rob Keller.
Centralia-M Hochstatter, A. Fuss
Seattle-A. Miller, D. Rohlfs, C. Hubert, Fl.
Schroeder, !. Meyer, Fl. 7. Heuss.
The first aud most important business of the
meeting was the election of new officers The
result was as follows: President, D. Rohlfs, of
Seattle; vice president, FL. o. Fuhrberg, of Ia
coma; secretary, II. Schroeder, of Seattle; as
sstart secretary, C. Juckeland, of Spokane
According to the reports of the officers, the
turn society is in a very prosperous condition,
numerically and financially. Considerable dis
eussion was had over minor amendments to the
regulations and rules of the society The sub
iect of practical gymnastics and mental and
moral training was also dwelt upon at length
The next turn fest viii be held at Portland,
and that city made the administrative head
quarters of the North Pacific Turn Verein.
After hearty vote of thanks to the retiring
officers for their faithful services the meeting
adjourned
In the evening the members and delegates
held 'commers or conYivial gathering. Fol-
lowing is the programme for today and for Mon
DAY and Tuesday:
sunday . a. m, Turner hall-Concert by Pro-
fessor Luebens orchestra, prize contest, consist
ing OF singing male chorus), fencing, Indian
club swinging, recitations: gymnastle exhibit
ton by members of the visiting Turner's and
Seattle Turn Ferein.
Monday at Leschi park-9s. H., at the pa
Wilton. prize turning on the various apparatus:
Horizontal and parallel bars, vaulting-horse and
iron wand exercises; 3 p. m. prize aquatic
sports on Lake Washington, consisting of swim
ming, boat racing, and tshermen's tournament,
(entirely new in Seaitle); refreshments and
lunch at the Casino furnished by the Seattle
Turnverein. Admission tree TO everybody.
Monday evening at Tuner hall-Grand ball
and distribution OF prizes.
Tuesday afternoon-2 p. m, excursion by
steamer Kirk and around Lake Washington
(Take Yesler avenue cars to Lake Washington,