Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-07

lowed a truly German "hertzlich" time.
The poem by Frank Claudy, honorary presi-
dent of the Saengerbund and an inspiring
tribute to the power of German song. first
printed in The Star yesterday, was
read. and tumultuous applause followed the
assertion that the German lied Is flourish
Ing In the American capital today at Wash
ington.
The feature of the reception was the pres
entation of an immense silver loving cup
to the visiting Viennese by the chairman Of
the local bund. Mr.. Spier said in part:
"Out of the depths of my heart I well
come you to the capital of our country.
Many years we have followed your sue
cesses and have enjoyed your triumphs.
and are equally proud thereof. With ever
growing wonder We have perceived you
conquer city after city, country after coun-
try. yes, hemisphere after hemisphere. with
the magical power Of your song. Today is
the day, however, on which you entered this
city on your mission of peaceful conquest,
giving voice to the beauties Of German song
before the highest magistrate Of this our
glorious country, and making ready to also
your song.
Praises German Lied.
IF only you could have been heard in
every American home, the nation as a
whole would have acclaimed you in joy.
The German Led-it has been our steady
companion as we left our old home across
in our possession we have proffered it to
this, the land of our choice. 1T resounds
through the virgin forests, upon the
fields and meadows. in the hamlets and
the great cities of this our land It
makes our hearts beat faster and unites
US with a magic bond which binds us to-
gether in all parts Of the world as MEM
bers of a mighty people which has been
Favored by kind Providence with a
deep love Of song and everything that is
beautiful and good toene fort in
ew'gen Klaengen du Deutsches Liel
1T Is not the power Of song alone
which attracts us to you: in YOU we see
the representatives of the city of Vienna
and the love of your beautiful Kaiser.
stadt on the banks of the Blue Danube
is deep in our heart as an outward token
whereof offer you, Mr.. President, my
hand. thereby figuratively pressing to
my bosom the golden heart of Vienna.
great honor to present to you, In the
name Of the Washington Saengerbund,
the pioneer of German song in this city
for hfty-ave years this loving cup.
wishing that 1t will always remind you
midst"
The handshake with which Mr. spier ex-
pressed his appreciation to Mr.. Schneider
han was as hearty and sincere as the sing
ing of the visitors.
President Schneiderhan In reply spoke
eloquently of the honor with which his or
ganization had been treated, and thanked
the local hund particularly for the senti-
ments expressed by the officers.
He adjured his audience to do their ut
song in America, and, pointing to the
twenty-four flags of the German-American
societies. said they were witnesses of Ger
man endeayor in this country.
do not forget that we are watching at
the fire of our national PRIDE continued
Mr.. Schneiderhan. I'VE will defend it.
and we are willing to sacrifice everything
for its maintenance and for the greatness
of our people"
Looking at the big loving cup, the pres
emit of the Saengerbund. Mr.. Schneider
han remarked that the oak design repre-
scented German unity and strength.
"Of course. we expect you to be good
American Citizens exclaimed the speak
er. "but being that you must remain loyal
to those desirable characteristics and beau
tifui traits in the German character and
life which have made US a mighty people
everywhere, q proud and righteous people.
1t Is our most heartfelt desire that the
bonds Of friendship now established be-
tween Vienna and Washington may grow
stronger and never slacken. / am con-
WINGED that as long as you follow the same
principle as you have been doing this
friendship will ever live"
His remarks were responded to by Mr..
Spier, who called for three rOustng cheers
for "Wien, die schoone Kaiserstadt." The
cheers were given with will and hur-
rah.
More Songs by the Viennesse.
From every part Of the great hall there
rang out vigorous song from the visitors.
Kremser led. the songs being his own
composition. Perhaps the beautiful ''Wenp
Zweie SIGH gut sind was even more sf-
fective in tone than the singing at the
White House only because the banquet
hall is so much larger than the east ROOM
The applause brought response OF Krem-
ser's ''Voiksiied Won Oesterreich." a won
derfuIly beautiful Austrian folksong. in
terspersed with yodein and tauchzen, char |
acteristics Of Tyrolean and Austrian songs
Springs q Surprise.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Schneiderhan's |
address, which found hearty Endorsement. |
he presented to Mr.. Spier. in the name Of |
the Vienna organisation. handsome silver
loving cup. sufmounted by q miniature |
flag of the city Of Vienna in enamel. The |
cup, q specimen OF the Austrian SILVER |
smiths art. is Of solid silver, bearing the |
inscription: der Washington Saenger
Bund-Wiener Maenner Gesang Verein."
This memorable event was crowned with |
the Wiener section singing their Wahr- |
spruch. or motto. Fret und Treu." by |
Herbeck. short but magnificent piece Of |
tone poetry.
Mr.. Schneiderhan was then presented |
with an honorary membership In the WASH
ington saengerbund, the emblem OF the So
ciety. q small Tyre and diploma. being con-
ferred by John Waidman. the president OF |
the focal society. Mr.. Schneiderhan. in ac-
cepting. regretted that the plans OF the |
society did not permit them. as they had |
desired. to give a concert in Washington.
Little Miss Elsie Jorss. daughter Of F. |
A. Jorss, in the name OF the Saengerbund
presented to Mrs. Becky Richard Of the |
forty-eight American beauty roses. tied |
With broad otlken streamerS of black and