The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-23
GREETED BY THE MAYOR.
In the Language of the Father
land He Welcomes
the Visitors.
HUNDREDS JOIN IN A PARADE.
The Magnificent Pageant Followed
by a Banquet in the.
Turner Hall.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, June o.
"Frisch, fret, stark und treu," "Willkom-
men !! willkommenW are familiar words
heard on every side in Los Angeles TODAY.
German, German in the decorations, Ger
man in the warm welcome to visitors, who
have been coming since early morning,
German in the hospitality extended on
everyehand to strangers and German in
the music that freighted the airwith melo-
dious strains all day.
Oakland delegates to the Kreistu-nfest
were the first to arrive coming last
evening. They found the city gay with
bunting and decorations and fully prepared
for the hosts who were to follow them.
The San Francisco Turner's and Vorwaerts
came early this morning and are 9uartered
at Hollenbeck; the Mission and Oakland
boys are at the United States Hotel; the
Eintrachts at Westminster; Sacramento
and San jose at Natick and San Diego and
Anaheim az Ramona. r:51.--e
The crowds began gathering early to
witness the parade, and by O'Clock the
streets forming the line of march were so
densely crowded as to be well nigh impas-
sable Turner Hall was blaze of light.
The whole front OF the building was out
lined in red and white electric lamps.
The parade was a grand success, being
participated in by the Seventh Regiment
in addition to the list already published in
the CALL.
The San Francisco men in neat uniform
and of athletic appearance, made decided
impression, and were the recipients of
many compliments. Rockets, red fire and
Roman candles marked the line of march,
already brilliant with the flare of torches
and lanterns.
Arriving at the City Hall the procession
massed, and Mayor Raeder was introduced
by Grand Marshal Strohen.
His speech of welcome, to the surprise
and qualification of the Turner's, was de-
delivered in German. The Mayor, after a
glowing tribute to the home organization
and welcome to its visitors, concluded:
"And so we hope that this festival, which
has assembled so many Turner's from all
parts of the country in this city, will tend
to better acquaintance and appreciation
that will be carried out to the pleasure,
satisfaction and honor of US all.
''And so | welcome you once more,
promising that no obstruction shall be
placed in your way for the celebration of
your festival; that the way shall be clear
for you and your friends for your exer-
cises, sports and entertainments, and 1
hope that, to use the motto of the Turn
Verein, you Will be fearless and free,
strong and true in the advocacy of your
principles during this festival, during
your stay with us, promising you the sym
pathy and hearty cooperation of the citi-
zens of this municipality. Therefore,
good cheer. = sf-'
After three rousing cheers the line was
reformed and resumed the march to
Turner Hall, where the theater and dining
room were turned into one immense BAN
quet hail. with accommodations for over
700 guests. The tables were quickly filled.
the galleries being occupied by ladies.
The decorations were on an elaborate scale
and hundreds of electric lights brought
out every detail. The stage was occupied
by officers of the society, the guest of
honor being Mayor RAIDER.
Tomorrow will witness the opening of
the athletic sports at Agricultural park,
preceded by a parade, and the evening
will be taken up by concert embracing
solos by the leading artists OF Los Angeles
and mass chorus singing of societies.