Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-02
r. r.oefY,er. In Its details It partook Of
q comb,nation of n popular meeting ana
banquet.

a combination OF popular meeting ana
a banquet.
THE DECORATIONS.
Tho hall had been deliberately decorated
along the side and front walls, ana over
the stage the German ana american
colors were disposed In lambreduins ana
festoons. while from the centre cnhhue
Her IN the four corners Of the hall dropped
streamers composed OF banners Oh 'he
several German States. Five thb'es eN-
tended lengthwise OF the hall. ana on the
s,ace w.r. two tables. the whole seven
being decorated with potted plants ana
loaded with viands.
Al $50 T. NJ. the company entered the
bau and took their seats at the tables
those on the stage being reserved lot
the speakers. the officers OF the German
American Association. and some OF the
Older German citizens. The FIRST kegI-
roent Band were also on the stage. and
the Gesangverein Virginia occupied table
10 themselves.
-. THE SPEECHES.
Mr.. Won ~ Rosenegk. as presiding Off
Ger. called the asscmblage TO order. and
after "A march had been rendered by the
band and the Gcsangverein virginia had
sung the German Song OF victory
made the opening address His theme
was, w nat Jhatii'o anu 'HfN'" - ~
Celebrate This Occasion
The Gesangverein Virginia then gave
chorus. and Mr.. Rosenegk presented to
the German consul. Mr. Adolpf Osterloh.
who RESPONDED to the sentiment Bis
narcks Position as a Citizen aud States
man: Why Germany and the German
Americans are Indebted 10 Him. When
Mr. Os,erloh. whose speech was loudly
appauded. had concluded. the whole
company arose and united in sing
ing "The Bismarck Festive song com
posed by Mr. Hermann Schuricht, and set
10 the tune Of the Watch on the Rhine"
DISCUSSED THE BANQUET.
Here the company discussed the banquet
20 their entire satisfaction and then Mr.
Rosenegk introduced Mr.. William IA.
Zimmerman. who responded 10 the toast
what Have the Germans Achieved In
America What Advantages will the Ger
man-Americans as Well as Iheir IRE
sent Home. Derive from Their United
Efforts7" Mr. Xlmmermann' address
was frequently interrupted by hooks,
and al its conclusion Mr.. Max Lindner.
who painted a portrait OF Bismarck. made
\ few remarks and Mr.. Charles h. Philips
sang two solos. these iast-named features
being interjected into the formal pro-
gramme.
GERMAN SONG AND MUSIC.
Mr. II. c. Miller was the next speaker,
and took for his subject German Song
and German Music" which he treated In
> manner that elected Vociferous ap-
plause When he had taken his seat the
Gesangverein Virginia rendered another
song with great spirit. and Rev. Or. Paul
l.. Mcneil was called upon and made "A
most stirring impromptu address, IN
which he stated that although
he was born in Switzerland he owed
everything 10 Germany. lie spoke of his
love for the study Of German history.
The greatness Of the German nation, and
said he wanted to see the expression
"as proud rs Spaniard' changed to
las proud as "A German He impressed
UPON the young Germans that they should
ne proud of their nationality.
Mr.. LoefFler announced that he mad sent
q cablegram to Prince Bismarck convey
Ing the congratulations Of the German
American Association of Virginia, ana
This announcement was receiveE with
VuciferouS applause.
Mr.. Charles Schneider gave n comic
recitation. and solos were sung ami i'm
promptu addresses were made by others
and AT a late hour the company dispersed.
The banquet was under the supervision
Of Mr.. Joseph Il. Winter. and splendi1iy
served.
The festival was thoroughly German
in its every detail. and the enthusiasm
was unbound-d. Among the honored
guests upon the stage was Colonel W. T..
Cutshaw.