The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
CHILDREN MADEGLAD
Guests of Honor of the Ger
man Singing Societies.
PARENTS ARE ALSO PRESENT
Columbia Turnverein Presents Mr..
Rudolph SaUr with Diploma of
Honor, 1t Being His Fiftieth Ami
yersary as Member of Organiza-
tiOn-santa Claus Delights All.

| Christmas was written in large let
ters on the entertainment programmes of
the Washington Saengerbund, the Colum-
bia Turnverein, and the Arion Singing
Society last night
Following invitations issued to them by
their respective societies, the members
of the different organizations were ac-
companied by their children. who on this
occasion are always treated as guests OF
honor, and are the recipients of things
that make their little hearts glad and
happy.
The celebration of the Columbia Turn
verein was possibly Of the greater i'm
portance. for the fact that diploma Of
honor was presented TO Mr. Rudolph
Saur, who celebrated his fftieth anniver-
sary as member Of the North American
| Gymnastie Union. An elaborate pro-
gramme, consisting Of recitations music,
and addresses. was presented
PresentntiOT Address.
Prof Spanhoofd, Of the public schools,
who made the presentation speech, re-
viewed the history of the Columbia Turn
verein. and the difficulties IT had to over
come in its existence of more than fifty
years.
Your work is rot yet complete said
the speaker; there IS much 10 be done.
Physical culture. as demonstrated by the
Turner's. should be introduced in the reg
ular curriculum Of the public schools
1t results in creating a sound and healthy
body, which necessarily begets a sound
and healthy mind"
/ Mr.. Saur. in expressing his apprecia-
ton for the honors bestowed upon him
dWelt on the work accomplished in the
past years by the Turner societies in the
United States. lie said they always had
stood first in line for the defense OF per-
sonal liberty: that they had fought the
Know Nothing movement years ago to
a standstill. and had offered their serv-
ices to this country when in need Of
defenders.
Mr.. A. Buehler. president of the society,
spoke on the aims Of the TurnersChaft.
and Joseph Kaschka recited an original
poem. There were musical numbers by
Otto Radl. Paul Schwartz, Miss Hanf,
and f. SobOtka.
One of the Features.
one Of the features Of the evening was
the presentation of souvenir gifts to those
officers whose services were particularly
! appreciated. They We're Carl Duehring.
instructor: Secretary Mann, and Finan-
eiaI Secretary Meissner. After the
presentation 10 the verein of $50 check
by Julius Duehring administrator of the
Schmedtie estate. the distribution OF
presents TO the children took place. a,
proper intervals the junior and senior
/ classes gave exhibition drills in calls
themes. and particular praise was be
slowed upon the exercises at the parallel
bars.
Santa Claus was also good TO the saen-
gerbund children, both young and old
/ There were presents for all, some Of
which evoked much merrimeut 4 well
: known physician. member of the society
received at the hands Of Santa Claus
who was ably represented by Adolpl
Levy a hospital ship a Ia RiXey while
another was presented with a hous'
(made of paper. and still another witt
a barrel of rheumatism cure.
The reminders seemed appropriate. anC
were enjoyed both by recipient as wei
as the audience The stage was arranged
to resemble a pine forest. with tree.
placed everywhere and near-snOw givinl
the scene IL touch Of reality. After tn,
chorus Die Nacht," by the Saengerbund
Hugo Schulze poet laureate OF the so
ciety spoke a prologue, which was fol
lowed by the children singing still
Nacht Heilige Nacht." After that SAINT;
Claus appeared with presents for all, an,
there was general rejoicing
New Years Dance.
Great preparations are being made by
TIE Ladies' Club for a New Year Ev
dance, 20 be held at the hall tomorrow
evening. The regular general meeting O.
the bund will take place Sunday after
noon.
The AriOn Singing Society entertaine,
its members and their families at :
Weihnachts Fe.er at their hall las
: night, with programme Of song. music
I speechmalking, and distribution Of pres
ents. There were Christmas trees an,
candy, nuts. oranges. and cakes and toy
for the little world, and other delicates
sen for the srown-ups. The Arion choru
entertained with songs. the boys and girl
sang, and President ROckar made a shor
address on the significance Of the day.
II Mrs. J. Eckloff, Of the Ladies' Society
! presented Mrs. H. Wassmann with
rocking chair in recognition of the val
liable services rendered. being the treas
urer Of the Ladies' Society. Miss Paulin
/ Holer, secretary, was remembered wit
| n jewel case, and Louis Schmidt. secre
II "a a p ha Arfn Fr~-I