New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1919-11-19
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TURNER SOCIETIES
IN ANNUAL MEET | I
COMMITTEE PROVIDES RARE
ENTERTAINMENT FOR
sTlFTUNGsFEsT.
VARIOUS SURPRISES ARE EN-
JoYED BY MEMBERS
PRESENT.

An exquisite program had been pre-
pared by the committee in charge for
the annual Shttungsfest Of the New Ulm
Turner Society and the Ladies Turn
Society. The event took place last
week Tuesday, November IL. at the
Gymnasium OF Turner Hail. The mem
bers of the two societies were present in
great numbers and they enjoyed the
evening immensely. The table decora-
tons We're of rare beauty the use of
red, white and gold giving them a touch
of artistic distinction. The tables were
set in the form Of a large fan spread over
the hall round table hedeeked with
green plants serving as a center point
from which the large arms radiated in
all directions.
It was 63rd Stiftatngsfest OF the Turner's
and the Both Of the Ladies society.
Herman Helm acted as POSTMASTER in
PRODUCING Otto F. Oswald, president
of the society, as the first speaker of the
evening. Mr. Oswald welcomed the
guests and gave a short talk on the
ccomplishments of the past year which
was beset with many cumbersome diff
culties.4 He asked the members to bring
new life into the society, entering again
upon the musical and dramatic field.
Join National Body.
Mrs. Francis Bell, president Of the
Ladies society, was the next speaker
She told of the activities OF the society
during the year just past emphasizing
the fact that the Ladies society had
become member OF the national Ladies
Gymnastic Union which was founded
in Louisville, KY, during the eonven-
ton OF American Ct nnnastic Union held
there in August, 1919. She surprised
everybody present when she concluded
her remarks by handing check of $700
to Mr. Oswald, the president OF the
local Turneerein. The second surprise
came with the announcement by Capt.
Steinhauser, former president OF the
society, that. a citizen of our community
had made donation Of $1O0 to be used
for the purposes Of the society. This
sum was given in recognition of what
the society has done in the past for the
city Of New Ulrn, Mr.. Steinhauser
stated The applause greeting this an
nouncement had hardly subsidized when
Treasurer Geo. Wichersh brought forth
renewed rejoicing by springing the
news that Major Albert Pfaender had
donated his share Of the society's sinking
fund in the amount Of $3.50 and that
Hugo Gebser had followed suit, by
donating his share of $127. Heartfelt
thanks were expressed for all these liberal
donations.
Several musical numbers were rem
dered during the evening. Areal surprise
was the appearance of male quartet
consisting Of Messrs- Fred Pfaender,
Herman Helm, Hermann Pfaender and
John G.. Siebenbrunner. Their offerings
revealed some good voices and their
numbers we're very much appreciated
by all. They were followed by double
quartet who sang serenade in honor
Of the ladies. William G. Alvin was
their leader. One of their songs was
a poem written by Konrad Kornmann
set to the melody Of an old German song.
The Misses Elfrieda Toberer and Thelma
Rinke offered few selections of their
repertoire and Mesdames William G..
Alvin, Z. G.. Bell and Herman Helm
appeared as the well-knoWn ladies'
trio. Their offerings were very much
appreciated.
Receive Diplomas.
Several members received diplomas
for having been with the. society for 25
years. They were: DR.. u. A. Fritsche,
Alfred NJ Roos, Hugo Roos, Fred
Behnke, Frank Leibold and Fred w.
Johnson A silver brooch was presented
to Mrs. A. M. Roos She has been
Of the Ladies society for %
years.
After the luncheon which was served
at 1890 O clock Mr.. Steinhauser made
a brief talk on the international situation
and explained the million dollar fund
the creation Of which had been decided
on at the Louisville convention Of the
national body. The collection Of this
huge sum would not be as hard as some
imagined, he stated. ~
Many letters and kilograms Of con-
graduation were received and read by
the POSTMASTER The celebration was
concluded by dance. Hofmeister's
orchestra furnished the music during
the banquet and for the dance