The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-16

others the same rights which he claims TOT
himself is sure of the respect OF his Fellow
teachings of the memorable Declaration OF
Independence, he who prizes the glorious
farewell address of washington and sub
scribes to this logical and unsefish patriot
ism is true republican, and. we add,
true American. We can therefore be true
to our adaptive country and fulfill all duties
towards it. and yet keep our old home in
loving remembrance. And why should We
not? In admiring the beautiful banks OF the
Hudson, why should We refrain from re-
melnbering old Father Rhine, with its vine
wreathed hills, its legends and its history
of q thousand years.
"A visit to our great cities causes us to
ity, We marvel at the colossal buildings,
but how can we forget the Cologne Cathe-
oral or the Castle of Heidelberg! We Journey
beautiful, sunny California. but our memory
takes US back to Baden the little paradise
N N Germany, with its merry people; we tSsTe
the golden, sparkling product OF CallIor-
MAS vineyards, but we must confess that
We just a little prefer the Mosel and the
preserve for this country as well as possible
the German language, is it for sentimental
reasons or do we not rather display an
american sense for the practical the IAN
guage in which in every domain of life, in
art and science, in literature. in history ana
philosophy, the treasures of a thousand
years of civilization are contained. Is it not
our DUTY to see to it that the thorough
German pedagogic methods, beginning with
property of the American Nation? And that
the love of music, the German song and
the glorious creations of Beethoven, Mozart
and wagner are more and more acknoVl-
edged?
And finally there is German life! Not
withstanding its shadow side. there is no
reason for exchanging it for different.
The German custom of enjoying lfe's pleas
ures openly, in the company of the women
and children, is not offenSe to morality;
on the contrary, it conduceS to the repreS-
sion of hypocrisy and the tendency to vul-
time for the rising generation the best
\ lesson how to guard against excuses. 10
these declared purposes our Deutsches
Haus has been erected, and it has received
recognition and support from all classes of
| society. 1t stands as a German house for
Americans, as an expression of the cos
commend it to your favor. May it prove
to be the abode for fostering all that is
good, beautiful and true"
THE NEW GERMAN VIEW.
The mems voices showed good timbre in a
chorus, 'Ledesfreiheit,' but the gem of
the evening was the Banquet with the
Phaiakes," from "Odysseus," by Max
Bruch. 1t is a beautiful composition, full
of melody. and with solo parts taken by
such we'll known and favorite singers as
Mrs. Henrietta Barmeier, Mrs. Frederick
Bachman, Mr.. H. ]. Graham and Mr.. F.
Mas, it received a well-merited round of
applause
Mr.. John L. Griffiths made the English
speech of the evening" and it was delivered
in his best style. He spoke of the German
House being the result of anxious solicit
tude and tender care of many minds" The
imagination of the architect in planning
such building he deemed as great as that
of a poet. He drew attention to the adj
m1rable plan of the building, and said it did
not suit the description a man gave of
nulidlng which was "a little Queen Ann,
nd
Mr.. Griff1ths thought that the names of
architects of fine buildings should be cher
painters of great pictures, or writer's or
great books. He mentioned the Boston Ii
brary, the church of Phillips Brooks and
the Congressional Library at Washington.
the latter as ''one of the marvels of mod
ern civilization" Mr.. Griffiths paid a high
compliment to the architects of the Ger
man House. "A building that defies criti-
cism." In facetious way. the speaker drew
attention to Crown Hill, as having been the
for many years. At the present time the
German House offers a place for amuse-
ment, recreation and wholesome games
1t is said that Americans take pleasure
sadly" the speaker said and in this line
told of the manner of spending time at
fashionable summer resorts and other places
of recreation, of which Americans make
business. He spoke of what the Germans
and Americans might learn of each other.
The one has strength solidity, thrift, sim.
plicity and the knowledge of a need of
leisure, while the other teaches vivacity,
push and energy. Mr.. Griffiths said that
from the French we get finish, from the
war ships, Cuba, Porto Rico and poor
craftsmanship which latter remark
caused the audience to respond with Vocifer-
Gus applause and laughter. To the Germans
he gave credit for as quick response to the
country's call as to- the Americans. Mr..
Griffths closed with congratulations and
good wishes and this sentiment: las the
years come and go may the German House
fill a larger and larger place in the affec-
The "HochZeltmusik" of Jensen, by the
orchestra, completed the first part of the
programme. After intermiSSOn, during
which the audience visited the building and
the garden, there was exhibition by the
Turnverein, under the direction of the mas
ter, Osterheld. This display of strength and
grace was much appreciated.
The browning event of the evening was the
Festival play, written for the occasion by
by Philip Rappaport and given by the dra-
matte section of the German Club. In the
first scene Thalia MRS. Emma Lieber) ar
play for the new hall. This prologue
admirably delivered, in a clear, distinct
gifts GIFTS, Then follows the play the German
In brief the play is a dispute between
representatives of the different German
provinces and cities The genius of the Ger
man language appears and he declares that
they are Germans only and he will show
them a place where they will live in har-
Haus. For this part the back of the stage
showed a picture of the German House and
the characters were grouped at either side.
The players in the Festspiel embraced the
entire German Dramatic Club Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Lieber. Mrs Mamie Schumeyer,
Mrs. Carl Lieber, Mr.. Peter Scherer, Rich
ard Opel, Herman Kaulla Otto Mayer,
Henry Moesch Adolph Brandt Gottlieb
Grueb Armin -Bohn. Otto. stechhan Paul
man, Miss Frieda Krull. Miss Helen Grape.
Mrs. Anna Elliott, Miss Philippine Deluse,
Mr.. Robert Lieber Miss Emma Metzger and
Miss Emeie kipp.
The members of the company were cos
TUNED after the particular province each
represented and the final grouping of fig
ures left pleasing and lasting impression
on the minds of the audience. 1t was mid
night before the last of the music drama
and gymnastics were concluded andi it was
still later when the garden and building
were deserted and the lights turned down
on most successful celebration of an event
which is notable in the annals of the city's
life
The special committees in charge last
night were George Kothe, Theodore Stemp-
fell Armin BONN, P Rappaport, G. A. Dick
son. J. l.. Grifhths, Alex. Sangernebo. A. NJ.
Kuhn. Christian Brink, F. Fahney, An
drew Hagen, A. c.. Harris, Edward Haw-
kins, julius Keller, Charles Krauss, G.
Manifold, j. MetZger, NJ. Mode, E. L. Nc
Kee. H. O. Panther II. E. Rhine. F. r.
Rush, Henry SEVERN. L. B. Swift, F. Won
negut and John Wocher.
Tonight there will be the banquet and
hall TO-nnorroW afternoon thp h0uSa will