The Washington times., 1905-10-25
"HOCHS" WE'RE SUNG
BY HAPPY BUTCHERS
Golden Jubilee of Local Benevolent Association Distinct
Success in Every Particuar-Gocd Cheer and
"Gemuet hch keit' Reigned Supreme

strong sounds OF the German tongue.
Everybody was at home again.
AS toastmaster, Mr.. Graft was an
unqualified success. He did much to
make everybody feel happy and well 'ac-
quainted. President Christopher Ramm-
ling spoke 10 the toast. Welcome to
Our Guests" and was frequently inter
rupted by applause. receiving an ovation
as he resumed his seat. He was an
swered by President Yeager. OF the Bal
, timore association, who also received
hearty applause.
"The Day We Celebrate"
The Rev. ]. d. Buhrer spoke to the
toast, THE Day We Celebrate" and DIR.
Charles Strack paid a glowing tribute to
''The Press" his sentences being punc-
tuated by the plaudits of his audience.
Simon Woli. who was on the program
to speak TO THE Ladies'" vas unatle 10
be present, as he is now Ill at At.s ntic
City. A telegram from him, however,
was read regreting HIS absence and ccn-
graduating the association on being able
to celebrate its golden Jubilee The tcast
was then read by Meyer Cohen, Mr..
Woif's son-injaw, who spoke IN English.
Then came brief history OF the as
ISOLATION by E. p. Hess, it's secretary.
Mr.. Hess stated that the association
now has eight-two members, of whom
only nye were absent last night. He
caiied attention also TO the fact that
the association. although fifty years old,
mas had remarkably few officers, these
eiected serving for long terms.
Done Good Work.
The organization. during its half cen
tury OF existence, has done much in the
way OF charity. not only for those who
come under it's legitimate scope. but for
s suSh sufferers as those made homeless
anu oesttute by the Johnstown and Gal
weston Hoods. 1t has also contributed
various sums of money for fighting the
yerow fever epidemics in the South.
useutse ); Bessier, treasurer Of the as
socIatlon, mas served a straight term Of
.Msesnty,hve years. in recognition Of
which ne was presented last night with
superb gold watch fob, set with dia-
~ Mn ms came as a great surprise
and pleased by the gift
a. nionlght the feasting and oratory
endeo; and the Washington butchers
room % nvh Wbers rsiehas dssP repaired to the ball
until until O'Clock this morning. Here the
scene was veritable fairy land. The
,agY' ,,asge nan was decorated with exceed
Ing used to great effect
IN various conspicuous places the en-
Dlems or the local and the Baltimore
sssociatlons were displayed. On the
stage was large group picture of ali
me living members of the local asso-
Giation. and above this was draped a
iarse American flag, which was pre-
senseo 10 the organization in 1858.
after two hours of dancing. the local
members of the association and their
iiur1enos me- repaired to the homes of the
Swasht,ngton w butchers. During the
oancing there was heard above the gem
erai chorus of laughter and conversa-
s,on tne language OF the Fatherland.
Nearly everybody there spoke German
ana. as the scheme OF the decorations
was German. the participants In the
pertinent must have felt far away
Wnen the dancers ard their chnper-
ons left the hall. there was heard only
one note, expressions of admiration
Tor the way in which the affair had
been prepared and carried Off by the
committee on arrangements