The Washington herald., 1909-08-23
PLAN ENDORSED
Action Taken at Meeting OF
Columbia Turner's.
FREE SONG CONCERT FAVORED
German Society Takes stand for
POpuiariEatiOn of Rock Creek.
Language Glasses I'm German VIII
Open Next MOnth-Arion Besang
Plans pilgrimage 10 Mt. vernon.

Believing in sunshine and fresh air and
outdoor exercise and open air sports, the
Columbia Turnverein al its regular
monthly meeting held at its new club
house, COS N street. Prof. Werner A
Spanhoof presiding, passed a resolution
unanimously indorsing the movement IN
itiated by The Washington Herald 10 pop
ularize Rock Creek Park.
All the speakers agreed that The Wash
ington Herald by forcing the movement
was rendering the people Of this city
great public service. having for It's aim
better. stronger. and happier people.
In addition a resolution was adopted 10
use the influence OF the organization 20
have the authorities designate certain
plots OF ground for athletic sports and
popular amusements. The turrnverein
Placed itself strongly on record in favor
Of permitting all kinds Of games and
sports and amusements tending TO pro-
duce a healthy mind and strong body.
this being the basic principle OF the tur-
ners al over the world.
Free Concerts Favored.
The Columbia Turner'S also favor free
public concerts in the park, and believe
that the local singing societies should
favor the people Of this city with one or
more free public song concerts
Arrangements have been completed by
the Turn Verein to begin IT'S German
language classes September 10, the nee
essary books and other paraphernalia
having been procured. IN view OF fhe
fact that the immigration from abroad is
decreasing every year, the native Ger
man sources from which the turner's
drew for new members have steadily be
come less.
As the constitution Of the organization
provides that the Official language OF the
Turner's is German. they now see the ne
cessity Of German language schools
Prof. Max Bernstein. q well-knOwn Ger
man scholar, has been engaged 10 super
intend the school, which viii be under the
supervisor Of Prof. Werner A Span
hoofd, the president Of the society and
superintendent OF modern language in
struction in the high schools Of this city.
The rear building Of the clubhouse has
been temporarily fitted up as a gymna-
stun for the classes which open up on
September 10 under the leaueEsl-p OF
Prof. Carl HOLMAN. Since the Turn
vereln moved into its new quarters its
membership has increased, and the Of
hcers are convinced that its educational
classes will be bigger this year than ever
before.
Lawn Party Planned.
The Ladies Auxiliary Of the organize
ton has completed arrangements for a
lawn party to be held at the club grounds
Monday, September 13 the proceeds TO
be devoted 70 the hall-furnishing fund
The Arion Gesang Verein adopted the
suggestion TO celebrate German Day with
a pilgrimage TO Mount Vernon. They will
sing appropriate songs and deposit q
wreath at the grave Of The Father OF
His Country" with a brief address fol-
lowing. II was decided 10 make the
United Singers OF this city acquainted
with the action OF the Arion. and invite
them 70 participate at the patriotic fss-
tivitles. which, however, shall not inter
fere with the German Day celebration
conducted under the auspices OF the
United German Societies.