The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-03
THE BISMARCK FEIER.
Tho Iron Chancollor's Eightloth
Birthday Celebrated
BY THE ARION SOCIETY LAST NIGHT.
hBrilliant and Enjoyable Affair. Sig.
nifoant OF tho Gorman.hmoricnn's
Love OF Fathcrland and Devotion to
American Institutions a. Woll-Tho
Unity OF Germany.

Dlrtuuuy OIL THO iron CnuuccllOr,
Prince Bismarck. It was In tho nature
Of a literary and musical entertainment,
and followed by kommtrs, or social, n
sort OF compromiso between an old sol.
diers' campfire aud n banquet. Tho fine
building OF tho society at tho corncr Of
Main and Twentieth streets was brill
iantly lighted. aud over $50 ladies aud
gcntlemcn assembled at about 0 O'Clock.
The Gathering was composed OF mcmbers
and their families only, ard Of courac
there was conScnial party.
The formal programme was opened
appropriately with music by tho Opera
House orchestra. which played in tine
shape potpourri OF German national
airs. After this Mr.. +. Ii. Lange read
aGreetinc poem, in German, which WAS
brief, and wasrcccived with enthusiasm.
Tho entire assemblago joined in sing.
ing "Was lat dos Deu,schcn Vatorlandw
with orchestral accompaniment, and
tho effect was very inspiring.
Row. William Ultcrt then delivered in
German tho principal address OF tho
evening. It was very instructive 70.
view OF tho character aud career Of
Prince Bismarck, and was gracefully
worded and iluently delivered in DR..
Uliert's usually eloquent style. He was
freoeutly interrupted by applause. His
address showed intimate knowledge not
only OF tho history OF German unity,
but tho causes which led TO it and its
effects OH tho nation and tho people.
Tho audience then sang with great
spirit "Die Wacht am Rhein," with or
chestral accom- paniment, and DR.. Ul-
rich read very able, thoughtful and
beautiful ode on tho horo whose birth
day was celebrated. DR.. Ulrich has very
decided skill in versifcation, and his
lines were as musical rs his ideas were
impressive.
Tho Opera House orchestra then
played q medley OF American airs,
which evoked enthusiastic applause.
DR.. G. A. Aschmann. who was on the
programme for tho English address,
was prevented by business engagements
from being present, much to tho regret
OF all, but Dr.. Ulrich spoke eloquently,
though briefly. on the thome. While
he had no chance for special prepare
ton, he showed familiarity with the
subject and made most interesting
and pleasing address.
After music By the orchestra Prof. G.
4. Schseier spoke on the interesting
subject, what Interest have we as
Germau.Americans in the Bismarck
Celebration
Prof. Schaeier asked what reason
there was Tor q German-American to Join
in celebrating the iete.day OF tho Ger
man prince. and answered that men
like Bismorck were born for tho world,
and not for ono nation or race.
The greatness OF Germany which he
helped to build up has affected US in
one way very directly. Tho German.
American brings his history from the
Fathcrland, and places side by aide the
great men OF his nation and those OF
this country. and viewing tho splendid
deeds OF both, he is the more likely to
be patriotic citizen. The father from
the Fatherland brings his heroes-his
Bismarck-and the sons learn to revere
their heroes OF tho new coun.ry-their
Washington.
Besides this, tho fact that Germany is
now r. great country, united nation,
makes the native OF that land moro re.
spected in America and all over the
globe. The Germau-Americaus have
shown their patriotism in their adopted
country by risking their lives and sned-
ding their blood, not only in the late re-
bellion. but in all the wars since the
Revolution. They have lain downthe;r
lives for American freedom and Ameri-
can unity, and not only, tho prestige
cast upon them by Bismarck's achieve
ments, but their own record mere, has
taught the American people to honor
them moro thon when they did not
know their character.
The celebration OF tho birthday OF
such q man on both hcmispheres means
more than nero perBonat tribute; 1t
is a tribute to patriotism, 10 devotion to
country, and German Americans cannot
be good citizens unless they possess
that quality. So We tonight, with tho
students and tho people Of United Ger
many, cry "Hoch! Bismarck. We re.
cognize your service TO the world"
Prof. Schaefer went on to speak OF tho
Arion society as made up OF German
Americans, good patriotic citizens,
lovers OF freedom and admirers OF such
men as had made Germany great.
The singing section OF the Arion sang
the German Hero Song" and DR..
William thinner spoke on The Found
ers OF German Unity" Hc reviewed
with eulogistic comments tho careers OF
Bismarck, Won Moltkc. Won Room, aud
mainly Of William /.
The audience then MI 1850 and sang
deutschland ucber Allies" Mr.. II. I.
Behreus spoke most Interestingly OF his
impressions when, after leaving Schlcs-
wig-Holstein a. q native OF that coun-
try, no returned and stood beneath the
"Niederwald Denkmal," the great NOM
orial statue to United Germany, OF
which his native country had become
part. His remarks were frequently up
plauded.
After music, tho ladies withdrew and
the Kommers was opened with genial
talk by Theodore Roller. l. @. Stifel
read poem by Joseph thinner, and
there were many toast,. speeches and
stories while tho refreshments went
round. Tho gathering did not end un.
til late hour this morning.
During tho session Prince Bismarck
was made au honorary mcmbcr OF tho
society. and tho secretary was directed
10 notify him. In tho handsome decora-
tions OF the hall tho princes picture
formed 4 prominent feature. An oa.
pccially fine largo ono was present
from Mr.. Loo Riestcr.
"a Romance of Coon Hollow.
At the Opera House yesterday after.
noon small audience, and last night q
batter ono cav this ncloIramn OF Mr..