The Washington herald., 1909-02-15

man element Of this city has there been
manifested such an enthusiastic interest
in the inauguration OF a President OF the
United States as there was at a special
meeting OF the United German Societies
at Saengerbund Hail. yesterday after
noon.
OF twenty-three organizations repre-
Sented. every society reported that the
suggestion TO take part IN the inaugural
parade had been adopted with great en-
Jhusiasm. and that its coIors. flags. and
banners would also be carried in the line
of march.
Mounted Troop Planned.
Charles E. Gerner was appointed cap
tain OF the mounted section, and all these
who desire 10 appear In the parade
mounted should notify Capt. Gerner at
once. to enable him 70 make proper dis
position OF his troop. II Is the idea 20
have one representative from each verein
appear mounted.
The offer OF Columbia Turnvere!a 70
send a section OF thirty-two gymnasts, at
tired IN their regulation uniform Of gray
trousers. gray w0olen shirt. and red and
white belt, was received with applause
In order 10 give the German section Of
the parade an attractive and compact
appearance. and 70 distinguish Il from
al other participating societies, il was
decided TO place the color bearers sec
ton, attended By their aids. IN the front
line, and 20 close up the ranks with
the turner section in their natty attire
Frn1acu nfrursnnr -
gramne. the formation win be as fol-
lows: Martin Wicgand. marshal, attended
by Paul Brandstedt and Robert PIuym
aids: Charles & Gerner, captain, and
members of the treops color guards. color
bearers, members % the United Ger
man Societies. and turner's of Columbia
IuTnverein. SaengerbunG Han has been
selected as headquarters for the day.
Don Cap and Bells.
What fools these mortals be" was holy
script at the Columbia T1rnverein hall
last night. the occasion being the annual
Narren Sitzung. or fools session. -
Man. woman. and child-and the halls
were crowded with them-douned cap and
bells, and for once proclaimed publicly
what az other times they would not per
nit others even TO think-Hanely. that
they were fools, after al.
A fools court OF seven for judges
presided. and cqZduc;ed the proceedings
according 70 the adopted fools rules, ad-
mitting only FOLKS talk and song and
music.
A '.hot-air furnace" served as pulpit,
and those called upon by the presiding
'fooI" stepped before the audience
through the furnace door. After they
had finished their say the safety valve
Of the furnace blew OF the Accumulated
hot air. making a frightfGI noise in doing
so. to the great surprise Of the speakers.
At the command OF the presiding judges
and the rhythm Of stirring music, the
victims were haled before the court
where fhey were compelled TO 20 through
the furnace and blow of hot air.
Among those who spoke were 2 a
| Rockzr. president OF the AriOn Cesang-
verein: August Schwarz, herbergsvater:
Harry Rothschild. Siegfried Scharbau. P
HALTER, A Buchler, George Fink. and
others.
The court consisted Of the following
judges: F. E. Mann. Rudolph Saur, VIII
liam NOrdhof. Wolfgang RuckdaescheL
George Fink, Charles Schroeder. and H
Seibold.
The Saengerbund VIII celebrate its an
nusl grand costume ball at the National
Rifles Armory tonight.