The herald., 1895-06-23

Tie spirit of festivty is once more abroad
in the land. and the city OF Los Angeles
IS in the hands of the Turner's. Little
need was there to delivers to the visitors
the KEYS Of the city, for the key Of frater-
nity opens all doors. Hospitality yields
the sceptre over all hearts, and the
descendants OF the Teutons are in full
possession. "Frisch, frei stark und treu"
is the battle cry, and to it the Turnverein
Germania responds with hearty "Gut
heif.'
Yesterday brought to the city large
number of Turner'S from .all parts of the
state, and the Kreisturnfest is now well
under way. Hotels andl lodging houses
are filled to overlooking with guests, and
the red and white streamers are omni-
present ,.
Jollty is about to be let loose and woe
betide him that attem pts to wear long
face during.the coming week. The prln-
cipal quarters occupied by the guests are
the Hotels Holenbeck, Nadeau, West
mister and NaticR, and there is gener-
Gus sprinkling of tho Sc who have friends
or relatives residing in our midst.
The formal opening OF the Kreisturnfest
began at O'Clock last evening. During
the i've days OF its existence the exercises
are to be of almost every nature.
At 80 o'clock grand torchllght pro-
cession, which embraced some 1000 Tur-
ners, and included many of the promi-
nent societies of the city, took place amid,
much enthusiasm.
Thousands of twinkling lights illumi-
mated the scene, moving between the gaily
decorated buildings. from whose windows
thousands of spectators gazed on the gilt
terIng pageant. Bands of music rendered
martial strains and the whole procession
seemed like chapter fron fairyland.
Aside from the pomp and glitter of the
passing show there was that which
lander as he thought of the dear old
"Vaterland" swherein it all originated,
and the pictured licensees of Water
john looked down upon the moving
throng III triumph, fitting witness to
the success of his mighty efforts in found
ing the society.
The parade started from the German
hall on South Main street and moved
north to Temple block, south on Spring
to Fourth, west on Fourth to Broadway,
north on Broadway to the city hall.
At this point the procession halted and
was formally addressed by Mayor Frank
RAIDER. This was formal in name only,
for the delightful and touching sentiment
expressed spoke only welcome and frater-
nifty. He spoke IN German, following
the precedent of the late Mayor Carter
Harrison of Chicago, whose great popu-
larity was in measure attributable to
the fact that be could and did address
gatherings of people in the language that
appealed to them the strongest because
the more familiar.
The MAYORS Address
Literally translated, Mayor Racers
address was as follows:
Turner's and Friends of Turner's In
bidding you welcome on behalf of the
authorities of this city, and of the citi-
Zens generally, let me assure you that we
all Will cheerfully contribute our share to
make your festival a success, so that on
the return to your homes the impress
sions which you may carry with you
shall be OF pleasant and cheerful nature.
This is not only duty of hospitality due
you as strangers and visitors, but also a
welcome opportunity to show our appre.
citation of the Turnverein here, winch
invited you, and to which many of our
best citizens belong, and which has al
ways excelled, by the spirit of progress as
we'll as by it's strict observance of the
laws, and which is therefore we'll entitled
to this recognition.
The object of this society and its prin-
ciples are among the best and noblest, it
being the education of men, according to
the dictates of reason, and the develop
ment of all human qualities, so as to
create healthy mind in healthy body.
That these OBJECTS are IN great measure
attained is shown by expelien History
points with pride to the fact that when
ever any issue arose involving liberty and
human rights the Turner's we've among
the foremost and so we also find that
when our beloved union was in danger
they were among the first in the ield and
which battled nobly for the beloved Star
Spangled Banner and for the constitution
and laws. Many Turner lies buried ON
the field of honor, and thus proved his
devotion to his principles and to this
country by his death. We therefore find
that the Turner'S, not only in principle
but also by their action, do not yield the
palm to any other citizens in their patri-
otism and love for their adopted country,
and that they are entitled to be ranked
and country proudly calls it's own.
1t is true this is still young city and
may not be able to offer you all the ad-
vantages of a larger place. but SO far as
good will and friendly feeling is concern
ed towardsiyou. you shall have no occa-
sion to com plain. We have the am bitlon
to be counted among the most beautiful
and greatesttcities Of this coast and to he
progressive and liberal in all our thoughts
and deeds.t and to uphold personal liberty
principles of all. Anyone, irrespective of
his faith or nativity, is welcome here pro-
yided he loves and obeys the laws of this
country, and: he may, withoue interfer-
enCe OF DUJecJloH, speak ana llVe Accord
ing to his own convictions If within the
bounds Of reason and propriety.
We hope that this festival, which has
aassem bled so many Turner's from all
parts of the country in this city. will
tend to a better acquaintance and appre-
citation. and that it will be carried out to
the pleasure, satisfaction and honor of all.
And so l welcome you once more, prom
Using 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 exercises
and for your reasonable sports and enter
tainments. And l hope that to use the
motto OF the Turnverien, you will be
''fearless and free, strong and true" in
the advocacy of your. principles during
this festival and during your stay with
us, promising you the sympathy and
hearty cooperation of the .citizeus of
!. this municipality
The parade then moved again to Sec
ond, east to Main, and south to Turner
,all. where feast of good things was in
store for the members of the order.