The Washington herald., 1909-05-31

Memorial Day VIII be observed by the
German societies Of this city in various
manners. the majority OF them 5ourneying
70 Loefer's Park. Cn the Bladensburg
road, this afternoon 20 participate at the
dedication OF the new banner Of the We
rein Baden This promises 20 be one Of
the most unique affairs ever celebrated
among the Germans of this city. Almost
every society affiliated with the United
German Societies has accepted the invita-
ton 70 be present AT the solemn dedica-
ton OF the Badenser flag. also promising
to place On display the banners and fags
OF the twenty-four German organizations.
The festivity gains importance from the
fact that the Grand Duke OF Baden, at
the solicitation OF Harry RothschiId, g
member Of the EeTein Baden presented
the organization with two valuable silk
flag streamers. artisticaIly wrought IN
gold and silver thread with the monogram
OF the duke and his corOuet- a represent
ative from the German Embassy Will be
present and viii make brief address.
Musical Programme Arranged.
, There VIII be a programme of music
Carl HammeI. the chairman OF the ar
rangements committee. viii welcome the
guests. The Arion Society viii render
chorus songs. and win be followed by
Louis Schro6, president Of the society.
who IS 20 deliver an address On the
significance OF the DAY" and VIII trans
fer 10 the society the streamers presented
BY the ruler Ct Baden.
Miss Anna Schrof VIII unveu the ban
ner. and the Saengerbund will sing one OF
its saengeTfest prize songs and choruSes
Harry Rothschild. who has been most
active n the success Of this enterprise.
viii deliver the Grafton OF The cay. after
which the Ge-mania Naeuae-chor Wiz
conclude the programme wich chorus
songs. There viii be amusemeGts Of al
kinds
About so members and friends OF the
ATiOu Gesang Fere.a ATTENDED the annual
excursion and picnic given by tie society
AZ Marshall Hail yesterday. At the pic
nc place there was a constant Whirl q
amusement. and young and Old found
their Own particular game There was 3
concert by the hand, interspersed with
German songs by the Arion chorus
There was prize bowling contest, the
winner being awarded 6 prize OF SO;
S for the second prize. and g for the
third. The children's games and frolics
attracted q large crowd. which cheered
them on
Place Flowers on GraTc.
Tie Columbia TUrnverein viii observe
Memorial Day By depositing flowers on
the graves OF Turner'S on and Ricks.
both Of whom lost their lives az Great
Falls. and are buried in Prospect Hill
Cemetery
The German Language League held its
monthly meeting Gt Carroll Institute.
Prof ner-Spanhoofd, the president Of
the league. entertaining q small but Sc
lect audience with an address on German
folksongs. cradle songs, and chudren's
songs. al Of which were accompanied on
the piano By Mr.. Peter, Mrs Hilton. and
Miss Mason. The election Of officers viii
take place at the June meeting.
The members OF the Hessen-Darnstae6-
ter Ve4ein have been invited to help to
celebrate its hfueth birthday anniver.
sary OF their president. Louis Bauer, az
SchwsTz-s Hall. tomorrow evening.
The Washington Ssenserbund chorus
will convene for rehearsal tomorrow
night and Prof Henry Xander, the musi-
cal director Of the society. desires every
member ts be present. Il IS the firm
conviction Of the members that The local
singers VII return 10 this city from the
New York Saengerfest, which win be held
June 1S, as winners OF the first prize.
Prof J. LOrenz, one OF the leaders OF the
saengeTfeSJ, i expected ~ the bund hal
on his tour of inspection June :, 70 super
wise the prize chorus rehearsal