The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-26
~ The German citizens of Baltimore are

~ The German citizens of Baltimore are
having great Shooting Festival, and ffea,
the accounts that we have of it, the sport
seems to progress most favorably. The Balti-
more Sun gives in detail the progress of the
carnival on Wednesday last: O. 81
THE SHOOTING EXERCISES. ~ --&E
The shooting commenced shortly after 8
o'clock and continued without intermission UNI
| til in the afternoon, when the contest closed,
and the result of the shooting handed over to
the committee to decide on the premiums. 1t
is alleged that some remarkably fineshots were
made, the bulls eye having been pierced on
numerous occasions
A variety of new amusements were intro
duced, which appear to have been nuch:lnore
rational than the old tricks of the creased pig,
the slippery pole and the races in sacks. The
great feature of the day was the
H3 CEREMONY OF DROWNING THE KING.
By far the most interesting scene Of the fes-
tlval was the browning of the new King,
which took place about half-past. five o'clock.
AT the tap of the drum the members of the
Association, to the number of about one hum
dred, assembled in front of the dancing booth,
and headed by Roses band, marched through
the shooting gallery to the open space in the
rear. Here a line was formed, and whilst the
members, dressed in their neat grey uniform,
stood uncovered, the late King, Mr.. j. G.
Chamberlain, and the New King, Mr.. Frede-
rick Kramer, passed in review The Associa-
ton then, lead by these gentlemen, and pre-
ceded by the band, made circuit of the en-
tire grounds and finally brought up in front
of the music stand, where Representation and
coronation ceremonies took place. The pro-
vost guard Of Col. Woolley formed line in
the rear of the Association, and thus kept of
the crowd. q A large delegation of handsomely
dressed young ladies wereon the stand, and as
soon as the music ceased, Miss Conradt ad-
| vanced and presented the new king with a
large and beautifully chased silver goblet; the
| young lady made a very appropriate address
| and was followed by Mr. Kramer in reply
Major l.. Blumenberg also made short ad-
dress, and concluded by presenting. to the
association the beautiful banner gotten up by
the ladies, and heretofore fully described ii
| the San. A splendid American fag manu-
| featured by Messrs Sisco Brothers, wass also
| presented to the association, and brief adj
dress followed from Messrs. j. Conradt, Otto
I Hunckel and others The line of PROCESSION
was again formed, and the association pro
ceeded tothe porch near the main entrance
where Mr.. Chamberlain, the late king, i'm !,
| speech in the German language presented tn,
new king with the various badges of office
chain,i medals, &C. After music from thu
band, the association marched to the plac
4 from whence it started, and was dismissed
and for brief space of time lager reigne(
supreme i'W % p 2itssa -til-4l3. sa hi, 81
| The amount Of lager consumed during tn
day, it is impossible to compute One exhii
rated individual was heard to exelaim r To,
much whiskey is too much, but too 5muol
lager is just enough" The festival is to con
tinue one day longer.