The national Republican., 1867-08-07
LOCAL DEPART M ENT.


the committee having charge Of the interior al.
Airs Of the Park in connection with the schut.
zenfest.
A procession was improvised, and started from
the restaurant on @ street, between -Four. and. q.
half and Sixth street, at p. m, consisting Of
what Is termed the German Ten Pin Club
for the Park. Headed by Heaid's band, they
attracted considerable attention along the route,
and their advent into the Park had Its due Of.
feet and created o sensation.
All was life and gaiety at their introduction
to the festivities, and our reporter succeeded
with tho good humor prevailing, to bo furnished
with an account OF the result OF the target shoot
ing for the afternoon, as also the contesting
shots for the honor Of the 'schutzen King y
Mr.. Rudhardt having hit the Bulls Eye" In
the centre three times In succession, was do.
olared the "Sohutren King'' for the coming year.
For the gold medal, Mr.. Klein, of New
York, made 81 out Of 100; Mr.. Schalk, Of
Pottsyiile, Pa, SO; Mr.. Hesse, 70.
Mr.. Klein won the prize, and at tho crown.
ing Of the "Schutzen King" received his "di-
ploma," and wore his honors in all due mod.
esty.
The great event of the day, however, was
the immediate ceremony connected with the
choosing, crownipg, and installation OF the
"SchutIen King for tho coming year.
Headed by the Marine band, the members Of
the association, arm in arm, followed by tho
reporters, swinging canes and umbrellas, took
back track toward the ootilion floor, in the
rsa.- Of the park, where one Of tho events ef
the ,,venipg transpired.
Tho members Of the schutron and tho repre-
sentatiyes Of the press marched with martial
step upon the dancing floor, In the centre Of
which, Mr.. Kloman, president Of the assoca-
tion, was prepared to bid farewell to the do
parted king and usher welcome to the new.
Mr.. Kloman said Schutzen. brothers and
friends-Here stands tho old king. A great
hava haan lpal hnt vau
have always been first In your aim towards tho
association, and you have ever been honorable.
I release you from your badge of honor, but you
can feel pride In your behavior towards the
members Of the organization.
Mr.. Koman hero removed tho necklace from
the neck Of the "defunct Schutzen,n and Mr..
Smith, the eloquent German lawyer, made few
remarks complimentary to the retiring monarch.
Mr.. Smith said: SchutIen.brothers: When
look at all my friends, I feel q joy In you. Here
is a brother who has been King he has done his
duty and done right by tho society as long as he
as soon as one brother leaves 1t, We always have
another to hll his place.
Tho speaker concluded with compliment to
the resignipg king.
Mr. Rudhardt was then introduced, after tho
retiring officer Of the organization had bon cd his
thanks, and Mr.. Kloman said
Mr. Rudhardt and Sohutzen King: For the
with Joy, and know that you will do right for
the next year and the period Of your succeeding
term, and also for oil time to como. take
pleasure in now browning you liking Of the
Solutions of Washington City" for the coming
year.
Mr. Smith rose and said How are you, my
new King! see all your brothers around you,
and know that you will make n good King, and
that you will have the respect Of all the mem bers;
they have liked you, and trust ever will
close my remarks with hoping you will honor the
Society as long as you are In power.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Smiths remarks, Mr..
Gerhardt returned his thanks, and tho associa.
tion again took flight and winged its way to-
ward the bsnquet-room Ample accommoda-
tions had been made for all; the reporters were
especially provided for, and we desire to return
thanks on behalf of the REPuDLIcAy for tho
courtesies extended US.
Mayor Wallach, Geo. S. Gideon and other
prominent citizens occupied seats at the festive
board; and We are sorry that sudden call, "
which took US away for 4 time, precluded US
from taking many incidents which might have
proved interesting.
The hrst In order was "the inner man, ;" to
which, we believe, all did justice.
The next in order was tho toasts of the even.
ing, the FIRST called being-"To the festival |
which we celebrate"
Mr.. Smith replied to this toast in most elo. |
quent manner; and we much regret that our
limited knowledge Of the German Language in. |
terfsres materially with giving more graphic |
report. |
Second toast-"TO the President of the United
States"
Col. 0'Beirne replied. He said that to the toast
announced We all feel the Importance attached |
thereto Whether in France, England, the Uni
ted States, Germany, or among the sods of Ire.
land, he who was the most distinguished was al.
ways entitled to consideration. We are ail &C.
tuated alike in that respect, whether from Albion,
Yankee Land, Ireland or Sunny France
The speaker thought 1t was bat proper to refer
back to the FIRST President Of the United States
George Washington whom he was nominated
as such In New York city, by the Senate and
House Of Delegates, on the 9th of April 1889.
A glorious impress had been left US from Wash.
ington, not only In this country, but throughout
the entire universe. He was like the Cincin-
natus of ancient history-after the close Of the
war he turned to the plough and engaged In the
pursuits Of his farm. But the people were not
satisfied, and they called him to the Presidential
chair.
The President Is the executive officer Of the
nation, and II is his duty to execute the laws
As such, he Is respected. SOC among us many
from foreign shores I sec before me men, many
of whom, in arts and sciences, have earned q
high title as citizens Of our Government, and |
hope the President Of this great country may
here receive slight recognition. Tho Presi-
dent coInes to you with no hereditary titlo but
simply from the people, and nothing moro. lie
is ready and willing to make room for his sue.
csssOr. when elected, and obey the wishes of
the people. Ii
Third toast-"Tho Mayor of Washington" +"
Mayor Wallach responded, and said that he I
might find some difficulty to speak. He gave
his aequiescence and still ho thought IN apology
might bo necessary He consented to attend
out Of regard to the personal relations existing
between himself and the president of the Schut. ,
zen, Chas. Koman. He wished me to be present, /
and I consented. In response to the toast s
though II may be difficult, It Is the less ap
preoiated, and nothing is more gratifying than 1
to receive such from his German fellow citizens i
The Mayor spoke OF his old associations /
when the German population was few. He
always found them law.abiding citizons, but !
pleasure seekers; and concluded his
remarks amid great applause.
Fourth toast-"The Press
Major Bennett Of the Evening Express, re-
spondsd to 1t in few neat and pertinent re- l
marks. 4
Tho fifth toast was responded to, by telegraph, !
by Major Blumenberg of Baltimore zone b
heart, one soul, one shot We are with you in I
spirit"
Thus ended the banquet, and the party dis.
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