Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-10
THEY RECEIVE AFLAG
LADIES PRESENT A BANNER TO
THE GEsANGvEREIN VIRGINIA.
A MOST EYENIPUL CELEBRATION.
Miss Helena Brnuer Makes the Pre-
sentatiOn Address-Mr. \. Won "
RoseucgL the Orator Of the Occa-
sion-Fine Music Heard.
sion-Fine Music Hear


by the wealth OF happy circumstances
which surrounded it. Old Sanger Hall
was brilliantly illuminated and tastefully
decorated; it was crowded with the mem
bers Of the popular organization ana
their friends; delightful music, oratory,
and sumptuous banquet were some Of
the factors that contributed to the sue
cess of the evenings entertainment
The banner is the third that has been
presented TO the society since It's or
ganization-July 2, 1852. 1t was designed
by Mr.. Max Lindner, the well-known
artist, of this city, and was executed by
Russman & Co.. of Philadelphia. 1t Is
made of Prussian blue and white silk
the colors of the Gesangverein-and has
been beautifully worked. On the white
side laurel and oak leaves. with the
emblem of the Trinity. appear on the de-
sign. and on the reverse side is Tyre,
surrounded with palm leaves, and under
meath the name Of the society, with the
date of it's organization. The flag Is
mounted on an ash pole. surmounted by
a gilt eagle, and at the top are three
streamers, which bear the legend of the
dedication.
The flag itself cost $3.50, and in addition
the ladies presented a handsome oak
cabinet, with plate-glass front, for It's
reception and safe-keeping.
The committee Of ladies' who under
took to raise the necessary funds is COM
posed Of Mrs. W II. Zimmermann. chair
man; Mrs. Thilow, sub-chairman; Mrs.
T.. G. Ebel. Mrs. Ed. Stumpf Mrs. Charles
l.. Loefiier. Mrs Steinbrecker, Miss Helen
Brauer. Miss Bertha Haase Miss Rosa
Shoemaker, and Miss Gussie Bromm.
AN OCCASION OF INTEREST.
This movement-the elimination OF
which was reached last night-was in
augurated last September. The money
was very promptly subscribed, but the
time was occupied i'm the working out of
Mr. Lindner's beautiful design, which
must be seen 10 be appreciated. The de-
tails Of last nights entertainment were
arranged by committee composed OF
Messrs. Charles II. Phillips, Ed y.
Stumpf. and Max f. Lindner while Mr..
+ c. Ebe was the master of ceremonies.
and Mr.. Leo Schulz played an all-impor-
tant part as the caterer
The Thilow orchestra opened the con-
cert with several selections. the Gesang-
verein Virginia sang, under direction OF
Mr. c. f. Mutter. a beautiful work by
Haser. entitled The Songs The pre-
sentation Of the flag was the third item
on the programme. The directors of the
society appeared first upon the platform,
and took up their places on the right oil
the stage There were present Messrs.
A. Won Rosenegk. president: Ferd. Ebel'
vice-president; A. Volkmann, secretary
r. Wenzel. cashier; II. Miller, treasurer
II. Greener. librarian; a. Pohlig. b.
Stumpf II. Rick, c. Kohler, NJ. +. Lind
ner, directors
PRESENTED BY MISS BRACER.
The committee Of ladies took up posi-
ton on the left of the stage. and their
appearance was the signal for enthusiasts
tic applause. Mrs. zimmerman, chair
man of the committee, held the standard,
while Miss Helen Brauer made the pre-
sentation address. She spoke briefly but
clearly. and with emphasis, in the Ger
man vernacular. In part, she said: Il
present TO YOU. Mr.. Rosenegk. president
of the Gesangverein Virginia. flag
given by the ladies' of the society, with
the wish that the German language ana
German song may always be heard in our
midst 1t is our hope that this banner
may often come home crowned with sue
cess from the festivals that you VIII at
tend"
in conclusion. Miss Brauer said the
banner was presented as a mark OF the
interest of the ladies In the progress anu
welfare Of the society.
The watch on the Rhine" was sung by
the entire audience, and the banner was
carried TO the front Of the platform ana
unfurled by Mrs. zimmerman and Miss
Bertha Haase.
MIR. ROSENEGK ACCEPTS.
Mr. Rosenegk. the silvor-tongued ora
tor of German-American society, had
been deputed to accept the banner on be
half of the society, and admirably did
he perform the task. Taking the stand
ard I'm his hand. he said he accepted the
flag in the name Of the Gesangvereln
virginia. He thanked the ladies very
cordially for their work and trouble,
complimentng them most highly on the
success of their undertaking. Although
the members Of the society he said, had
always appreciated the interest shown
by the ladies' they would do so more
than ever hereafter when we look at this
flag. ne continued 1t leads Us 10 ask
what IS the meaning Of this celebration
A flag il an emblem of a certain nation
or certain society. II YIELDS people to-
eether. and exercises a great influence
over them Every one is born under
the protection of a flag. and whole ma
ton will protect the people under It's
shadow He spoke OF the affection or
soldiers for their flag. and instanced this
by reference TO the loss OF the only nag
captured from the Germans during the
Franco-Prussiar war i'm lSlO-'1. Ii had
been found after the battle by the French,
he said completely covered by the twelve
gallant men who had fallen over its
folds in its defence.
ARE GERMAN-AMERICANS.
Speaking Of the Stars and Stripes, Mr.
Rosenegk said: "Our hearts beat faster
as We look at IT, and We can never Tor
get that We are German-Americ1ns. and
are protected by that flag. Every other
feeling should be subordinated 10 this,
and we should work with all our might
and love for l,s continued ascendancy.
In the present war it is our most earnest
hope that the flag will continue TO gain
victories. and that IN end will soon be
put TO this unfortunate struggle
The speaker then alluded TO the first
flag presented TO the society in 1881, at
a celebration held at Keppler farm. Three
members who had been present at that
time were present that evening, he said.
They were Messrs. 4. Gipperich, b. Has
sci and oscar CranZ, Sr. The second
flag was presented in the year 1860 and
the two flags were Joined together in
1862 In conclusion. Mr.. Rosenegk said
he hoped that all the members OF the
association would sink their differences
and forget all injuries.
At the conclusion OF this address the
whole audience rose and sang America"
with great enthusiasm.
Tho CaCanpyergiu sang HOrlsrf'S