New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-21
CITY ITEMS.

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pEsrEcosr AT HoBoKES-The Pentecost cele.
braton was held yesterday at Hoboken, in true
German style, notwithstanding the uniavorable
weather. The morning was rather cool and lover
ing but at the appointed hour the different societies
began TO assemble in the Park in front OF the City
Hall. The Society Of Gymnasts, dressed in uni
form suits Of white linen, with caps of the same,
took the lead After them came the Song Unions
in citizens dress, and then the Drill Battalion of
the Socialists, in a HANDSOME uniform, consisting Of
a blue blouse, with leather belt, white pantalooas
and black fels hat, with small red plume. The
latte, company carried the red flag of the BARR.
codes and the American colors A detachment of
Germans with the national tri-oolor of black, red
ond cold brought up the rear. Two fine brass
hands. playing marches and national melodies, &C.
companed the procession.
Two or three trips of the Barcay-st. boat were
reonired to transfer the crowd 70 the green shores
Of Hoboken. There, the procession was again
formed and marched along the beautiful wood paths
around the headand, to the Elysian Fields The
turf was thick, green, fragrant, and studded with
Aowers; the trees were only half leaved, bat the
lockwood made fine show with its blossoms.
snripe. belated as it u.s. was very beautiful. aud
there would have been no bounds to the enjoyment
Of the day had the weather been favorable
The Elvsian Fields presented very curious
and picturesque appearance Families and groups
were scattered about under the trees or seated on
the rocks; here and there tables were erected.
disnlaying the fayonte German refreshments
beer wine, cheese, brown bread and sAusages
The number Of Toys peramoulat1g the woods with
boxes of brown, wcedy-laokins cigars, was i'm.
mense and so was the consumption of the article.
Scarcely a word Of English vas to be heard we
recognized on one side the bToad, hearty Saxon
dialect and on tie other the Rhine.tongue or the
more correct and formal speech Of the Moth Ger.
man. One OF the stands, which was supplied with
genuine Rhenish Wines some Of them from the
low er slopes OF the Niedsrwald, was called The
Perpetual Lamp" and bore a burning light ia
lantern Another, called the " Philadelphia Lager.
Beer Hail. was constantly surrounded. The
barrels were soon emptied, and the slices Of bread
and rong-smellng Limburg cheese disappeared
in a most mysterious manner. A great many Of
the families brought their dinners with them, and
messed in companies in very agreeable manner
The tribune for the speakers and the music was
adorned with fresh boughs and draped with the
banners carried in the procession. On the trees
near. were hung four garlanded tablets bearing the
following mottos, in English and German:
l. Nature revyes: let your harmony revive with her
and grow Old ,
Through Night TO Light through Struggle to Victory
T. SIrng has come; lei s spirit penetrate your hs arts,
A cloud, which had been gathering behind the
High,s threw its shadow over the woods, soon
after the arrival of the procession Tho drops be-
gan TO fall, slow at first, but gradually thicker aud
faster till fresh May shower began to drench the
assembly Up went umbrellas and coatcolars
those who had trusted the mild morning and come
off in thin clothing and umbrellaless Jared badly.
The rain lasted for hour, winding up with a
smart haistolm The Gymnasts, in their light mi
form, set of on a run through the woods to keen
themselves warm, but, finding this rather dull work
they crept under the tribune and sung "Lutzow's
Wild Chase" in chorus, till the boards shook. The
infection of the rain was patiently borne by the
crowd, and the redppearance of the sun was greet.
ed by prolonged cheering.
The exercises were spirited and interesting
After an appropriate Introductory speech by Herr
METrERSIoH, and the singing Of some fine chorals
by the Music Societies, the first Address was de-
livered by Herr F0rsch. Its many eloquent and
enthusiastic passages were greeted by the audi
ence with hearty applause. After some further
music, the meeting adjourned for an hour during
which iutervathe beeroamed and the brown loaves
disappeared with double velocity. The afternoon
boats brought a reinforcement Of several thousand
persons from the City, among whom were a mum
Der OF our American citizens. The scene was now
as lively and joyial as need be. Pistols were
cracked songs sung, shouts shouted, races run and
full play given to al kinds Of sport The circular
swing and the flying horses were put in motion
the SCHILLER band" raised their sturdy chorus,
and the Gymnasts exhibited their agility 10 all
many feats.
The afternoon exercises consisted Of songs mu-
sic, an excellent address from Dr. Jonassohn and
n concluding speech. A second shower came up
even more drenching than the first. Alter this, the
air grew cooler, and the crowd began TO return
The last Of the meeting however, did not leave
the ground till it was nearly dark. Thus closed
the Pentecost festivities, which we hope 70 re-
peated next year, with equal spirit and enjoyment
and under a more auspiciOus sky.