The Washington herald., 1909-08-30
GER Man SOCIETY
HONORS HOUSEWIFE
Erection Of Monument tOCre-
ator of the Home Favored.
JACOB XANDER ENTERTAINS
AriOn Singing Society OF Jersey City
VIII Visit Washington Next sun
day-JOhn WaIdman Declines 10
Run Again for Presidency of saen-
acknowledgements Day. Plans.

The erection OF a monument in honor
OF the Housewife" was advocated yes
terday by Louis P. Shoemaker. president
OF the Brlghtwood Citizens Association,
at the assembly OF a large number Of
Germans Of this city, who were the
guests Of Jacob Xander at his residence
in Brightwood avenue, yesterday after
noon. the occasion being his birthday
anniversary.
Mr.. Shoemaker dwelt on the fact that
soldiers. sailors. statesmen. painters.
poets, and musicians. horses. dogs. and
birds. and other members OF the animal
kingdom had been immortalized. but that
the most prominent person OF all. the
creator and founder Of the home and the
family hesrth-the housewife-had been
neglected entirely. Mr.. Shoemaker ad-
vocated a movement 20 erect a monument
In this city in honor OF the housewife.
This proposition was enthusiastically
supported by those present. who will
bring the matter up for discussion at the
meetings OF their respective organiza-
tons
Adolph Levy, one OF the most promi-
nent members OF the Saengerbund. spoke
in favor Of the project. and suggested
that the monument be OF such dimensions
and workmanship as TO rebound to the
credit of those who were instrumental
in its erection. George w Spier spoke
eloquenty on culture and civilization,
and denounced Puritanism and the tend
ency TO deprive the American people OF
their personal liberty.
The Saengerbund sang a number OF Sc
lections. and refreshments were served.
VIII Visit Washington.
The Arion Singing Society OF Jersey
City has notified the Saengerbund OF its
intention to visit Washington next Sun
day. and 10 make Saengerbund Hall its
! headquarters while sojourning in this
city There will be a kommers at the
hall following the annual election OF Off
GERS. In this connection 1t can be said
with certainty that John Waldman. who
has served as president OF the Saenger-
bund for many years. positively declines
10 run again. as stated by him through
his son when nominations were made.
There has been a rumor that certain
members Of the Saengerbund would So
licit votes for Mr.. Waldman. notwith-
standing the fact that he viii not accept
the honor II elected
Albert Lepper, others contend. will be
elected by acclamation, Mr.. Waldman,
the retiring president. making the mo-
tiOn TO that effect But a number OF
things are liable to happen between now
and sunday evening, when the election
takes place.
The annual election OF officers OF the
Arion Gesang Verein will take place on
Sunday evening at the clubhouse. and
present sentiment points 70 the reelection
Of F. A. Rockar as president Of the So
ciety
The Arion at its last monthly meeting
decided TO celebrate German Day on Oc-
tober by making a pilgrimage 10 Mount
Vernon, where IT is their intention 70
sing a number OF songs at the grave Of
George Washington, place a wreath on
the grave. and listen TO brief address.
The other singing societies will be in
vited to participate in this celebration.
which is 10 be an annual affair.
Trip 10 Baltimore.
The board Of directors Of the~Arion and
a number OF other prominent Germans
Of this city will make a trip to Baltimore
this afternoon to visit the historical points
Of interest Of that city, and also to pay
a call to the various German societies OF
the Monumental City.
A club license having been granted 10
the Columbia Turnverein. the club house
is undergoing a complete overhauling and
alterations are being made TO suit the
purposes Of the organization. The Ger
man language classes and the gymnastic
classes VIII open on September Is, and,
judging from the number Of applications,
the classes this year will be larger than
ever
The Germania Maennerchor entertained
It's members and friends at an excursion
down the river yesterday Games, songs.
and amusements for young and old were
enjoyed by all until late hour