The Washington herald., 1909-07-28

That the relations between American
citizens OF German and Irish origin are
the most cordial. and that they intend 70
continue TO work together IN their COM
mon cause, is conclusively shown by the
action taken by the United German So
cieties at their regular monthly meeting
at Besslers Hall last night 70 celebrate
their pact al a mammoth Kommers some
time toward the end of August at one Of
the largest halls Of this city.
The United German Societies OF this
city, as a member OF the National Ger
man-American Alliance, has for years
been intimately allied with the Ancient
Order OF Hibernians and other Irish or
CARNATIONS in the defense OF the prin-
ciples OF personal liberty and freedom
and the union between the two organize
tons has proved Of tncalculable benefit
TO both parties IN many ways.
Praise the Irish.
This matter was discussed st length at
last nights meeting, and there were nu-
merogs remarks on the part OF the mem
bers extoIling the splendid virtues OF
their Irish allies and calling upon every
German organization 20 participate at the
German-Irish lovefeast.
Kurt Voelckner, the president OF the
United German Societies. occupied the
chair. and Gustav Bender, the secretary,
read the minutes Of the previous meetings,
which were adopted as read
The question Of erecting a German
House." as suggested by the Verein
Baden, was transmitted 10 q committee
for investigation and report The com
mittee consists Of Louis schron, Henry
Hammer, John p. Buechllng. John Weber.
and Adolph Holman.
The proposition is 10 erect a clubhouse
which should serve as a meeting place
for all thu German societies in Washing
ton, and which should have all the facil-
tiles OF a modern clubhouse.
The question Of instructing the dele
gates 10 the national convention OF the
German-American Alliance, which will
take place at Cincinnati October 2 TO 6,
20 make efforts to secure the 1911 oonven-
ton FOR this city was postponed until the
August meeting.
Delegates Selected.
Kurt voelckner, the president OF the
society. and Gustav Bender, its secre-
tary. were named to represent the local
organization at the Cincinnati conven-
ton as delegates. The sum OF $50 for
expenses was voted II was, however. de-
cided 70 permit any member 20 90 TO the
convention al his own expense, in which
case he would be entitled 10 act as a dele
gate OF the local society.
The question Of selecting a suitable
park for the celebration OF German Day
and the naming OF the date was left In
the hands OF the executive committee,
which viii report at the August meeting.
The attention OF the members was
called 20 the invitation Of the Columbia
turnverein 20 invest In shares 10 thei-
new hail. enlist as members Of that or
ganization. and assist in the upbuuding
OF the only German turnverein IN this
city The members received the invita-
ton with good Will and signifed their
Intention 20 comply with its terms.
Discuss 1911 Convention.
The question OF securing the Igll con-
vention OF the Gernan-American Alliance
for this city precipitated an animated dis
cussion.
PRESIDENT Noelckner, who was supported
by Secretary Bender and other members.
salu lhdt tnls city was tho logical place
for the convention, and that a guarantee
fund OF only 5000 was necessary 70 en-
title the society 10 make a bid for this
He said # would be an easy matter 10
raise this amount among the Germans
Of Washington, and that there would be |
sources OF income from excursions. kou-
mers, and other entertainments, dimin- |
lshing the actual outlay considerably. |
DR.. VoelcIner said Il would be especially
desirable at this time OF prohibition agi- 4
tation 70 have the Alliance meet at the 4
Capital OF the nation as a protest against /
the prohibition movement
Rudolph Saur, the honorary president
of the society, opposed the idea OF bring 4
ing the convention 10 this city saying
that II would be difficult TO raise the
guarantee fund. The motion to postpone
The discussion OF this question until the
August meeting was adopted.