The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-12-05
TURNvEREIN MOVES.
1T Establishes New Quarters ON
East Fifth Street.

1T Establishes New Quarters ON
East Fifth Street.
Last night was a gay one for the
''Turnverein ST. Paul. which moved
into it's new home in the old X. P. hall
on Fifth street. The new society met
in its old hall in Portland block last
right at 8 o'clock, and held a short
business session, during which they
initiated twenty new candidates. The
society then proceeded to move into
its new home with a clean shirt, so to
speak. After the close of the business
session the society, $50 strong, assem-
bled on Broadway and formed for pa
rade to their new hall. Prof Hermann
Schllchting had charge of this part of
the programme and acted as marshal.
The line of march was up Seventh to
WabaSha, to Fifth street. On arriving
at the hall the society was met by a
large delegation of the wives, daugh-
tiers and sisters Of the members, who
enlivened the evenings entertainment
with their presence. The parade was
headed by flag bearer Oscar Frey, who,
through the courtesy of Miss Berthe
Sauer it's owner, carried the old flag
presented to the original Turner So
ciety organized in ST. Paul in 1853 The
flag was the gift of number of the
fair friends of members at that time,
oAANA SO0t VoVVy OOi15 P1OoSulSu W LIE
old society May g. 1850. It Is a hand
some banner yet of white silk, and
has Travelled from ocean to ocean, ap-
pearing in parade in almost every large
city of the country where the National
Turnerbltnd has met. The new society
prizes 1t highly, and appreciates the
generous act of it's owner Miss Sauer,
in donating it to them. Casper Sauer
and Ernest Albrecht, two charter mem
bers in 1858, are members Of the new
organization, and there are about
thirty members who were with the old
society for fifteen to thirty years who
are also members Of the new Organiza-
ton. which has now 1876 members
The new hall is 5Ox60 feet, and has q
height OF twenty feet clear. There are three
large ante rooms and lady's reception
room, all of which have been thoroughly
renovated by the committee, Messrs. Mueller
Deebach and Krank. The society has three
complete sets of standard gymnasu UNI ap-
paratus and the other equipment that goes
to make up a frst-class gymnasium. The
society took formal possession of its new
home last night at 9:15, the ceremonies
which followed being informal President
Christian Albrecht called the meeting to or
der, and delivered an address Of welcome
in German. He was followed by Otto Ore
her, who spoke similarly in English Presi-
dent Hadlich, of the West Side Turnverein
followed with short talk in which ne
greeted the new society and wished them
on behalf of the sister society, all success.
The West Side verein would be always
ready, If necessary. to lend n helping hand
which he hoped would never be needed. A
letter of greeting, well wishes and encourage
rnent was read from William Pfaender of
New Ulm, president of tho Minnesota Turn
verein. Prof. B. W. Boenisch closed the
formal exercises with short address and
r esented the society with a alf-dozen vol
Emes for its library. Messrg. Dreher Ale
man and Mueller, the comm ttee enter
tainment and refreshments, then took charge
and spread royal repast, Andrew HeclIer
late arrival, was taken i'll charge by a
+ large delegation soon as he entered ne
hail. and was placa1 upon table from which
e delivered an eloquent AMI humorous ad-
dress, closing by wishing the new society
greater and better Success and prosperity
than the old.
The following are the officers for the first
year: Christian Albrecht, president; Karl
Theirs, vice president; Henry Setback record
ing secretary; Joseph Aleman, corresponding
secretary; Hermann Schlichting treasurer;
first turnwart; Alfred Krank, second turn
wart; and John G. Peneser, Custodian of APP
paratus. The regular meetings of the society
| will be on the first and third Wednesdays OF
each month, and the regular class nights will
| be on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The new society starts out under the most
| favorable auspices, and expects to have q
| membership of over 300 by January. The
| Westside Turnveren and Prof, G. J. Her
mann were the guests of the evening. Three
| rousing cheers were given for the Westside
| Turnverein, who marched In the parade
appropriate Christmas GIFTS for Street
hearts are suggested IN tonorro,c's SUNDAY