Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-13

greedy Gevouring ..n
Following the float came more IMAM
seventy carriages containing the iauie'
Of committees ladies of Germah-Aiieir
can Society Of Virginia Hospital. ana re-
representatives. of every herman 'o'e'
society Of the city n.s
,rbe procession moved down Broad
street. 10 Nineteenth, across TO MAN, anu
nm Main TO Ninth. At the last moment
n had been decided to take TINS turning
instead Of up Sixth, as originally arrais-
ed I'm 20 this point the march haa peeh
markos N)y no unusual incident, re-
scmbled more than anything 'i'uihpIai
procession. and the different notaDies "no
TOOK part in it received something oi
an ovation all along the line
PAT GIVEN A CABBAGE.
An amusing incident occurred as tne
carriage containing Messrs. SOL We'll
Ben Metzger, +. Gisselbrecht, ana uet
man Pat Rafter was turning into Nlhth
street from Main. Mr.. Charles Johnson
stepped to the side Of the hack, ana PR
eented the last-named gentleman win
a huge cabbage decorated with tiny HasS
The vegetable was mounted on proopi,
stick. 10 the side Of which was fastened
a "tic<ler." containing whiskey. whiie
the whole contained the inscription
allusion to Mr. Rafter's late experience
With the plain-clothes man. sent out by
tho Police Department. who paid cents
for a glass of beer, and cost the geiila'
host some s25 or more.
Following up Ninth street 10 Broad. the
procession wendell its way to the EXPOSE
tion-Grounds.
REVIEW THE PROCESSION.
Inst before arriving at this point Presi-
dent Won Rosenegk and his aids drew up
ut the side OF the road and reviewed the
Drocession. entering the building AT the
end of the line.
And then the festivities were begun
The morning was devoted TO renewing
friendships. TO discussing matters OF COM
mon interest. to Misunderstanding and good
fellowship The scene resembled hothihs
so much as one colossal family party.
Base ball and other games were played
and no less than 300 prizes were given
away 10 successful competitors IN all
manner of games of skill and athiHuc
exhibitions. There were bicycle ana run
ming races. jumping. and various other
contests too numerous to mention.
SCENE IN THE HALL.
The main hall of the Exposition was
literally decorated with bunting, and
feat was drawn up In the centre OF the
building. observation-disclosures were as
posed around the hall. and every variety
of delectable and drinkable was on mana.
The music hall, in which the exercises
were conducted, presented an exceedingly
brilliant appearance. The background
NJ the platform was artistically draped
with mink. blue. and yellow material sur
mounted by the colors of both nations
while from the roof hung bunting. stream
ers. banners, and all manner OF bunting
In every conceivable shape. throne
held the middle of the stage. upon "hlch
Mrs Gasser and Miss Welnbrunn were
seated in the costumes already aIuueu
10. The pages, Masters John hrouse ana
Vernon Spott, were seated on one OF tue
stems 10 the throne, and between theH
sat little Alexander Schwane In the PIC
turesque costume Of lieutenant OF Ger
man infantry. Seated on the right OF the
stage were Mayor Iaylor, ST.
tarv-of-the- Commonwealth Lawless'
Judges Minor and Lamb. Justice Crutch-
0eld' Reys. FIR. Willibald. FIR. Johns, ana
PAM Mcneil, Senator Lovensten, Mr.. H.
NJ smith. Jr., Colonel Cutshaw. captain
Frank Cunningham, with the oiflcers Oh
the German American Association; iheh-
hers of the committees, and on the zen
eide of the stage were the members OF
the Gesangverein Virginia and the Ger
man-American Musical Society.
THE PROCEEDINGS BEGIN.
The Blues Band opened the proceed
ings soon after o'clock with medley Oh
The patriotic airs of America and Ger,
many which was admirably played, anu
striking many responsive cnoru III 'i,e
hearts OF those present aroused cohsiu-
cradle enthusiasm. A.
The German-American Association then
made its first public appearance on any
nlatform with a German chorus. lhe'i
incubation was especially worthy oi
nraise while for volume or tone ana Dbl
lance of ensemble they deserve the hish-
as, communication. Considering the snort
49, that the organization has been In
existence. 1t has made wonderful prog
rass and to Mr. Mutter, the director, 10
u,ho,o belongs the honor of training the
,,oIces great credit Is due. 1t was learned
,ho, the society will be made a perinH-
nent organization, and that there VIII oe
a meeting for that purpose next lhu's-
day. Dr,,e.
PRESIDENT ROSENEGkS ADDhhoa'
The address OF the president, Mr.. A.
CON Posenerk. followed this selection. nc
| smoke very impressively ana Win Hucf
| feeling. and his remarks were frequently
! intsrrupted with prolonged applause nc
I
| said: ,,or,,y
! NJ ma are also allowed 10 participate III
this. the celebration OF the sixth German,
Day In Richmond l extend d cheeriu
Greeting TO YOU all, and sincerely nope
! that every man, woman, and child VIII
and 50 much enjoyment that at the Close
OF to-day's celebration all VIII return
home with very pleasant recollections.
AS president Of the German-Americar
! Association of Virginia i herewith ten
( der the heartiest thanks OF the associa'
| ton TO those ladies' and gentlemen OF tht
difforent committees who by their ser
| sacrifice enabled US 10 make this ceie'
bration such glowing success. Espe'
| clally must | laud our artist. MT. NJ. II
| IAndner. who has spared neither time mol
trouble In surprising US with the beauti'
| ful float and other ornamen,ations. Also
oar singers, male and female, VINO nave
| to-day cheered cur hearts and ears, ano
! foremost, Professor Mutter, who. with
,ronlIke energy, surmounted all obstacles
10 create such a musical treat, thereby
| earning our sincerest thanks. Also
many thanks TO the German and Ameri'
can press for their strengthening sup
port.
The German-Day Is an American holi'
day. which we celebrate because 2l2 years
ago our foresathers selected this beau
tifui land, this proud America. as tneii
future home. And we have found oui