The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-26
PLANS FOR SERENADE
TO PRINCE HENRY
Germans Preparing a Royal
Demonstration.
MEETING AND SONG REHEARSAL
Twenty Societies ?rescnt-Marshnl
Announces Programme for Parade
Seventy Singers and 500 Torch
bearers to BE ih Line.


That the citizens of this city of Ger
man descent are almost unit in their
intention to honor Prince Henry was
demonstrated at a mass meeting last
night at the Rathskeller Hall, Eighth and
Streets northwest.
Notwithstanding bad weather. there
were over twenty societies and organiza-
tions represented. The enthusiasm that
marked the meeting was sincere, and
found expression throughout the evening.
Harmonious Meeting.
Delegations from the Germania Maen-
nerchor. the Arion Singing Society, the
Jagd and Schuetzen Club. the Hessen-
Darmstaedter Nerein, the Bayern Verein.
the Schwaben Verein. the Krieger Verein,
the bakers, the butchers. the beer brew
ers. the Hermann Soehne, the Piatt-
deutsche and other societies, each wear
ing their respective badges. contributed
their quota of suggestions and enthusi-
assn. The mass meeting was conducted in
harmony and to a most successful end.
Mr.. William Elterich, the president of
the German Central Verein and president
of the executive committee OF the Prince
Henry festivities committee. presided and
opened the meeting with an eloquent ad-
dress. in which he referred TO the deeds
OF Germans in peace and in times of war
in contributing to the welfare of the
United States.
As American Citizens.
He said that the German Americans
would honor the prince as American citi-
zens. and because he represented the same
race and nation from which sprung those
who intended to participate in the fes-
Aiyities in his honor. Mr.. Elterich, re
ferring to the adverse attitude of certain
Germans in this city toward the proposed
demonstration. said
4 cannot understand how man who
has one drop of German blood in his veins
can reconcile It with his honor and con-
science to work against this intended
demonstration, in which our American CO.
citizens so heartily are joining US
Mr.. Elterich stated that he had received
information from the proper authority IL
the effect that the intended demonstra-
tion would be received with the greatest
pleasure and appreciation. The speaker,
who was frequently Interrupted in his ad-
dress by loud applause. admOnished against
giving heed to those who were working
against the interests of the German
American citizens, and who are traitors
to their own blood
Three Cheers for the Prince.
At the conclusion of his speech Mr..
Elterich called for three cheers for Prince
Henry, which were given with a will.
The programme for the torchlght pro-
cession and serenade to be given On next
cussion. and in this connection Mr.. Ell
terich said that Donch's band of twenty
pieces had been engaged for the occasion
and that there would be about 500 torch
bearers and seventy singers in line.
Mr.. Curt Voelckner, marshal of the
parade, announced that all participants are
to assemble on next Friday evening at the
Rathskeller at 100 o'clock, where they
would receive their torches and badges,
and also ticket which would admit them
to the "commers' 10 be held at the Rath-
skeller after the serenade.
Parade Permit Granted.
Major Sylvester has granted q permit
for the proposed torchlight procession and
serenade, and he has given assurances to
the committee that no one would be al
lowed TO join the ranks of the paraders
without The proper badge or torch. He
also informed the committee that while
the singers were serenading the prince on
Massachusetts Terrace no one would be
permitted TO pass up the terrace without
the proper badge.
The line Of march has not vet been
definitely decided upon. Jut the marshal
will complete the plan today 1t will be
announced in Tho Times in due time.
Souvenirs of the Occasion
Beautiful souvenirs commemorative Of
the occasion will be distributed among
the participants and will also be present
cd to the prince and the German Ambassa-
dor The souvenir is in the shape OF a
small book. artistically illustrated and
decorated, containing pictures of the
prince. the German Ambassador. and the
names of the committee in charge of the
demonstration. 1t was also decided the
banners of the various participating So
cieties and organizations should be omit
ted.
The letters which Mr.. Elterich. as
chairman of the executive committee re-
ceived from the German Ambassador ex-
press the latter's unconditional endorse
ment OF the movement and his hope that
the demonstration turn out success and
rebound to the credit of every citizen of
this city of German descent.
A Song Rehearsal
The chorus of the MaennerchOr and the
Arion under the direction of Mr. Foler
sang the songs which will be rendered
on the evening of the parade, and were
heartily applauded.
a number Of gentlemen who were form
erly members of the Saengerbund said
that they had severed their connections
with that society on account of the ad-
verse and unpatriotic attitude of its MEM