The Washington herald., 1909-06-01

May 81, 1909, viii remain engraved IN
golden letters upon the annals Of the
verein Baden of this city. in particu-
lar and of Washingtons German history
in general signifying. as IL does. 4 day
whose International Importance was
heightened with demonstrations Of iu-
tense patriotism-a solemn declaration o.
allegiance to this their adopted country
and home. and Of love and admiration
for the land Of their forefathers
An opportunity for this oUtousJ Of pa
triotism was offered by the festivities
in connection with the dedication OF the
new banner Of the Verein BaGen. which
took place in the presence Of thousands
Of Germans Of this city at LoefHer' :
Park. in the Bladeasburg road. yesterday
afternoon
Almost every German society q this
city. and there are twentyfOuT Of them.
was represented By a delegation. and
the flag or banner Of their respective
organizations gave the scene a highly
picturesque and artistic aspect. The
Saengerbund. the ATton. and the Ger
mania Gesangverein were present with
their choruses. contributing songs 70 the
programme and creating enthusiasm.
JOY. and happiness among young and old
Germans from the north and the south,
the east and the western part OF their
old heimatsland
Varied Amusements-
Amusements Of all kinds, speeches.
inuull<ss ton OF the grounds. and day
fireworks added 10 the JOY Of the German
people and theIr friends and guests.
Harry Rothschild vas the orator OF the
day
Carl Hammei. the chairman OF the ar
rangemeuts committee, made the address
Of welcome
Louis Schroff. the president OF the so
ciety. made an address in which he re-
viewed the history Of the new flag. At
the conclusion Of his remarks, 8Ir- Schron
requested the Young ladies 20 unveil the
has. which was done, proposing three
| cheers TO the Grand Duke Of Baden,
which were taken up with a viii and
enthusiasm Miss Anna SchrOf, the
daughter Of the president Of the society.
I unveiled the Zaehringer flag, which IS o.
| heavy brocaded silk of red and yellow,
/ bearing in its center the c0at-of-arms OF
/ the reignlng house Of Baden. aTtistiCally
/ embroidered. and set with precious stones
{ The German Embassy was represented
/ By one Of its attaches. who extended 70
{ the society his best wishes.
The members OF the organization as
/ sembled at their headquarters IN August
/ SchWarzs hail in Seventh street AZ noon,
! and preceded by q mounted detachment
I Capt. Miller commanding. and by Hoy
/ bergeT's Band. they paraded down Sew
enth street and Pennsylvania avenue tC
I the picnic place. Three big touring cars
were used in Transporting the Ba6enseT
/ and their new 1ag 70 the parf
Young Ladies Assist.
The young ladies' assisting Mss SchroH
at the unveiliog Of the flag were: Miss
! Aulne Schron. the Misses n Lchten-
fels. A Lichtenfels. J. Miller. F. Miller
MiHie Werner. n. Clock, L. Heddenkaem-
mer. S. Heddenkaemmer. and others
/ The committees in charge OF the -VoIk-
! fest were. Carl HammeI. chairman. Har.
/ II Rothschild a Re.ahart. c Eglof
John Kraft. and Il. Dittes
/ The officers OF the Columbia Turnverir
/ decorated the graves OF Turner RickS
and Ohls in Prospect Hill Cemetery They
we're members OF the ; yss-.,-. -,z.;srvsi-
which was one Of the first 70 volunteer
their services IN the civil war. and VINO
lost their lives al Great Falls