The herald., 1895-05-12
KREISTURNFEST Of THE PACIFIC
The Preparations Niaue i,r the Event an
Details of Events


"Frish, frei, STARK und treu," the
motto of the Turner's, is beginning to be
heard on the streets, as the celebration of
the Kreisturnfest OF the Pacific assumes
definite shape.
The various committees appointed to
arrange for the big tournament at Los
Angeles are working Systematically, and
the details OF the events for the four days
in Los Angeles and excursion to Catalina
island have been m appeu OUT.
a full sheet poster giving the FRO.
gramme has been issued and is now being
sent out to different parts OF the coast
and the daily papers ere beralding the
attractions of the event.
Secretary Detmers has received a notice
from San Francisco which places the bi
cycle meeting of the to ornament upon
an official basis, it being sanctioned by
the state organization of VIII eelmen. This
makes an important event OF the meeting.
and cyclists generally are looking for
ward to it with considerable interest, as
the events are open to wheelmen outside
OF the mem bership of the Turner's, and
the prizes are well worth competition. In
formation has been received that some
noted wheelmen will attend the meeting
and participate in it.
The same importance attaches to the
shooting contests, for which prizes aggre-
eating $1,000 have been arranged. Infor-
nation has already been received showing
that a number of the crack shots of the
coast will participate in these contests,
not only from the shooting sections of
the Turner'S, but from outside organiza-
tions, notably the San Francisco sharp
shooters. Railroad fares 20 Los Angeles
for the Kreioturnfest have been arranged
on such a moderate basis that the local
society feels there will be a much larger
attendance from all over the Pacific coast
anu some neighboring western states
than they had anticiated. While the
celebration is reunion of the Turner'S of
the Pacific circle the popular nature OF the
competitions for prizes is attracting the
attention of athletes, bcyclers and marks
men outside OF the organization, and there
will be no lack OF entries.
There are events, OF course. such as the
literary contests and the athletic sports
where the members OF the Turnverein
societies will compete for the medals dis
tinctiveiy appertaining to them, and i'll
these contests there will be between 800
and 400 participants.
One of the most delightful events of the
entire Kreisturnfest will be the excur-
sion to Catalina island on the closing
day, were a swimming contest will take
place. Special arrangements have been
made for the comfort of the excursionists
and in the beautiful island resort they
will have Il chance to fittingly terminate
the second tournament at Los Angeles.
Los Angeles citizens are awaking to
the magnitude OF the approaching cele-
bration: and arrangements are being
made to extend a hearty welcome to the
big crowds of visitors who viii be in the
city at that time.
The turner's of the CITY and their friends
will make suitable street decorations.
and the indications are that along the
principal streets business men will m ike
liberal displays of the turner colors-red
and white.
One of the most striking features of the
esturnfest will be street parades
One will be an illuminated parade on Sat
urLay night, June 22d, the opening day
OF the tournament. and there will be
day parade. In both the turner's will
turn out their full strength. and they will
form street pageants of much interest to
tue puzzle generally.
Mr.. Herzog. chairman of the finance
committee, who is now in the north. is
pleased with the interest that is being
taken in the event. He is informed that
arrangements are being made by many TO
take this occasion to visit Southern Cali
fornia.