The Washington herald., 1909-02-27

Never before in their history have the
organized German societies Of this city.
as such. participated in any inauguTa-
ton parade. but this precedent. along
with many others. has been smashed.
The German citizens Of this city and
vicinity have now arrived at the conclu-
sion that it is their patriotic duty to
form part OF the escort Of honor which
viii accompany President-elect Taft to
the Capitol. where he viii take the oath
Of his high Office.
Elaborate preparations have been made
ever since the German organizations de-
cided 70 march in line TO make their sec
ton one Of the most attractive from every
point OF view. Numerous meetings have
been held 10 discuss every detail con-
nected with the enterprise, and the indi-
cations are that the section Of the United
German Societies viii rebound not only
70 their own credit but TO that Of the
city Of Washington.
saenGerbund Strongest.
There are twenty-three affiliated socie-
ties in the organization, the strongest Of
which. in point Of membership. IS that
OF the Washington Saengerbund. TO be
closely followed by the Arion Gesang
Verein. the Columbia Turnverein. the
Germania 8IaeunerchOr, and others.
There are further the Veterans Of the
Eighth Battalion. Verein Baden, Hessen-
Darmstaedter. schwaben. Occasia. Ger
man Unterstuetzungs Verein, the Platt-
deutsche, Alumbia brewers. Columbia
Bund butchers. bakers. Wilhelm Tell
Lose. Onkel Braesigs. Teutonia LOge and
others. The greatest enthusiasm prevails.
and the matter has formed the exclusive
topic in the German clubhogses for the
last week.
Il is promised that the Washington
Saengerbund. which has a membership of
almost l.o50. VIII be represented in the
parade by a large contingent They viii
carry the banner which has led the
singers 10 victory in many a song COM
petition. and which they hope VIII lead
them on to the laurel wreath OF honor
ar the New York singerfeast, which takes
place in June
Saengerbund han has been selected as
the headquarters for and rendezvous OF
the German section on Inauguration 6ay,
and President John Waldman is making
every effort 20 bring as many men,
bers OF the bund in line as possible Mr.
Waldnan IS very enthusiastic about the
matter.
VIII send Big Delegation.
The Arion Gesangverein. which has a
membership Of about 100. is doing its at
most to put a large section I'm line. Presi-
dent r A ROckar has entered the scheme
with energy. and promises a success. The
Turnverein VIII have d very attractive
turnout. the pupils OF the organization
and other members marching in line at
tired IN their regulation uniform The
Germania singers and al the other so
cieties viii also be largely represented.
and II is the conviction that this first
appearance OF the German citizens IN an
inauguration parade viii result most
satisfactorily 20 them from every stand
point
One Of the features Of the parade viii
be the hag section Of the Germans. Every
society, and there are twenty-three Of
them, VIII carry their flags and banners
beautiful silk and embroidered affairs. I
objects Of arJ-and there wiz also be the
Stars and Stripes and the black, white.
and red OF the fatherland These en-
blems VIII be carried by the coIor-bearers
all taII. handsome men-attended by two
aids also the pick Of the societies.
There VIII be a mounted troop Of about
thirty under the leadership Of Capt. Ger
ner. A band Of twenty pieces has been
engaged. and II IS more than probable /
that fife and drum corps viii assist the 1
band. Small flags attached 70 the umbrel- I
las. which every member is expected 10 (
carry. viii add beauty TO the scene The I
marchers VIII wear specially designed /
badges. and appear in dsrs clothes. white /
gloves, and black bow ties
Martin Wiegand. chief marshal Of the 1
parade. appointed as his aids Paul Brand /
stedt and Robert Pluym. two Of the hand I
soonest men in the organization, and
the trio is bound 10 create a sensation |
wherever they may appear
Mass Meeting Tomorrow.
A mass meeting OF all the German So
cieties and Germans OF this city and
vicinity viii be held at Saengerbund Hall
tomorrow afternoon. at 30 O'Clock. at
which final arrangements will be made, /
and at which the chief marshal viii I
give out final and general Instructions.