The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-19
THE GERMAN voLrNTEERs' FAIR.
Inaugurated at Armory Han Under
IInffrrfnn Ansnices

The German Volunteers opened their
I fair at Armory hau last night under fiat
tering auspices. There was a large at
tendance Of the members and friends or
the corps. The corps Of lady workers On
charge Is certainly most enthusiastic
one. and. iu fact. a dangerous one 70
come in contact with, If man has any
money in his pocket.
The hail is handsomely decorated in the
rational and the German colors. and the
tables are tastefuIIy arranged. Mrs Nun
gezer and Mrs. j. n. Daniels preside over
the fancy table In the northwest corner;
Mrs. II. r. Lubs and Mrs. Henry Garwes
preside az me grocery table ~ the south
west corner, Mrs- r. a. N. ScnoQer ana
MIS- H. W. Baugh are in charge OF the
table ln fQe southeast corner. which j.
loaded with valuable articles Of every de-
scupuQu, secured through their own er-
Forts The handsome table on the left or
the entrance Is presided over by Mrs. H. J..
lesson ana MIS- - II. koehefndui Mrs.
SouI quinn mas charge Of the candy
booth Do The center Of the room. There
are nai dozen side issues Up stairs
the supper room is ably conducted by Mrs.
l.. Doselcr and Mrs. Mehrteus.
The Volunteers formally opened the
Ialr by marching down in fun uniform,
headed by the regimental band The conn
command of Capt K0lshoru. Ii was form
So 10 line in the main hall, where il was
addressed by Maj. Edward karoW. Mai.
karow is known as a ready ana witty
speaker and his reputation lost nothing
by his address. His remarks though brief.
were good. He said
Capt. kolshorn, fair ladies' and fellow
Spidlers OF the German Volunteers. we
are assembled here tonight TO inaugurate
inns fortnights fair. to DE held for the
benefit OF the German Volunteers
rms organization since it's foundation,
my years ago, has proven its usefulness
eel OF this community
Its founders were not disappointed in
lle great hopes which led TO the forma-
zion OF lhe corps.
In the stirring times which tried mems
souls, this corps showed "a record infe-
rior TO none of any of the Savannah COM
panics. The daring deeds of the German
y oluuteers during our late war need not
be eNtoiled here now. They belong 10 the
historical records which are loved and
but 3he pames Of the gIor-
ing their adopted homes have endeared
nah.
This company has always most cheer
Iuily aided and contributed to every lau-
dable enterprise undertaken for the ben
eilt OF our sister ORGANIZATIONS.
Inc German volunteers have never hes
itated to put themselves forward to share
the burden Of ali the obligations In war
and in peace, of the Savannah military
50 that at the present juncture when
tue company 8 finances are running low
ana the requirements for fitting up their
armory, and to uniform new recruits
weigh heavy upon its members they
nave no hesitation in coming before this
community and asking for aid and help
IN their efforts to keep this command up
10 its high standard of efficiency
This is the first time in the history OF
the corps that a fair is held by this com
pany as such, and with confidence the
German Volunteers entrust the success
or this enterprise TO their felOw-citizens
The social feature OF this corps has al
ways been predominant and this in itself
assures "A warm welcome and happy, in
nocent enjoyment to every visitor of the
fair.
Gracious women have volunteered to
have since the Legendary ages held to-
where these two stand together who
could be found to Withstand their Sc
ductve temptations?
Thanks TO you, fair ladies', for the work
you have graciously undertaken. Blessed
the homes that YOU adorn. Fortunate the
visitors whom you viii cheer here now.
/ herewith declare this fair open and
bespeak for IL the good will of our sister
organizations and of the city Of Savannah
and the best results social and finan-
cial, which are all richly deserved by this
gallant command.
At the conclusion of Mai. Karow's
speech the command was marched up
stairs to the supper room. After supper
the company was marched back down
stairs and the men dismissed.
A handsome sword. presented by the
Whiting Manufacturing Company of New
York will be contested for by First Lieut..
Schwarz and Second Lieut. Helmken.