Download book History of the German Element in Virginia Volume 2
Download book History of the German Element in Virginia Volume 2
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Author: Herrmann Schuricht
Page Count: 78 pages
Published Date: 12 Sep 2013
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Publication Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9781230286938
File Name: History.of.the.German.Element.in.Virginia.Volume.2.pdf
Download Link: History of the German Element in Virginia Volume 2
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVlt The Celebration Of German Public Festivals In Richmond And Biographies Of GermanVirginian Prominent Citizens. jrL HE historical facts mentioned in previous chapters show that the Germans have contributed very materially to DEGREES the wealth and progress of the city of Richmond and the entire State. They have helped in a great measure to bear the burden and expenses of the community and commonwealth. It is asserted that the German-Virginian population of Richmond pays about one-third of the whole amount of the city's taxes. More and still better than by anything else, the true moral value and influence of the German-Virginian element and its love and admiration for the native land and people of the forefathers, are illustrated by their public festivals. On the 14th of September, 1869, the German associations celebrated the Centennial Anniversary of the eminent German naturalist, philosopher and explorer, Alexander von Humboldt. The German societies: Schiller Lodge, Gesangverein Virginia, Turnverein, the Druids, the Redmen, and the Society for the Relief of the Sick, with banners floating, formed in procession in front of the City Hall under the direction of their marshalls: Charles Klein, Carl Euker, Christian Unkel, A. Blenuer, Otto Camman and H. Dabble. They paraded the principal streets to the theatre, where a large number of ladies and gentlemen had already assembled. The stage was handsomely decorated and after the orchestra had performed an overture the curtain was drawn and the singing societies, under the leadership of 0. L. Siegel, sang Mohr's grand hymn. Next followed the unveiling of a fine plaster bust of Humboldt, cast by E. Valentine. Surrounding the bust, globes, maps, telescopes and other emblems of science w
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History of the German Element in Virginia Volume 2. Herrmann Schuricht
Author: Herrmann Schuricht
Page Count: 78 pages
Published Date: 12 Sep 2013
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Publication Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9781230286938
File Name: History.of.the.German.Element.in.Virginia.Volume.2.pdf
Download Link: History of the German Element in Virginia Volume 2
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVlt The Celebration Of German Public Festivals In Richmond And Biographies Of GermanVirginian Prominent Citizens. jrL HE historical facts mentioned in previous chapters show that the Germans have contributed very materially to DEGREES the wealth and progress of the city of Richmond and the entire State. They have helped in a great measure to bear the burden and expenses of the community and commonwealth. It is asserted that the German-Virginian population of Richmond pays about one-third of the whole amount of the city's taxes. More and still better than by anything else, the true moral value and influence of the German-Virginian element and its love and admiration for the native land and people of the forefathers, are illustrated by their public festivals. On the 14th of September, 1869, the German associations celebrated the Centennial Anniversary of the eminent German naturalist, philosopher and explorer, Alexander von Humboldt. The German societies: Schiller Lodge, Gesangverein Virginia, Turnverein, the Druids, the Redmen, and the Society for the Relief of the Sick, with banners floating, formed in procession in front of the City Hall under the direction of their marshalls: Charles Klein, Carl Euker, Christian Unkel, A. Blenuer, Otto Camman and H. Dabble. They paraded the principal streets to the theatre, where a large number of ladies and gentlemen had already assembled. The stage was handsomely decorated and after the orchestra had performed an overture the curtain was drawn and the singing societies, under the leadership of 0. L. Siegel, sang Mohr's grand hymn. Next followed the unveiling of a fine plaster bust of Humboldt, cast by E. Valentine. Surrounding the bust, globes, maps, telescopes and other emblems of science w
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