Milwaukee, August 2nd,- In the presence of 60 delegates, the 15th National Convention of the gymnastic instructors of the North-American Turner Bund (Gymnastic League) was opened here under the presidency of August H. Muegge of St. Louis. At the election the following officers were chosen. President: Otto Gruebel of Chicago, Vice President: Alwin Kindervater of St. Louis, Secretary: H. Groth of Allegheny, Asst. Secretary: Frank Gerlich of Chicago.

George Wittig of St. Louis made a speech about "Purpose and Aims of the North American Turner Bund". His recommendations will be submitted to the National conference of the Turners which will be held in June and July in San Francisco.