Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-08
The Sehuetzen Fest,


tinued with undated interest during yester.
Gay, and, despite several heavy showers Of
| rain. which fell during the afternoon the Wis.
| Itors last evening were in larger numbers tn IA
| upon either ofthe other days of che festival
| Probably this attendance was caused by the
announcement made that it was the intsn ito q
| Of the President of the United States to visit
the festiv val during the afternoon. In this they
We're disappointed, however, as the threaten
his being present Healds Band was present
yesterday, instead OF the band OF tae United
States 18th infantry, and, in company with the
Marine Band, under the leadership OF Prof
Scala, performed beautiful selections The
shooting was not so brisk during the day as on
the preceding days. There was no Prize for
the pest shot for the day as on the two pre- vious
were as follows: LIST prize. melodeon, I'd. silver
watch; Sd, two silver vases. They were won
respectively by Messrs. 5. Limkoll, H. Will,
Among other sports of the outer circle, that
Of climbing the greasy poles tor prizes. made
fasL at the top, seems to be the most popular
large mum eers ready and eager to contend FOR
the prize to be gained by the one who is able
TO gain the summit
Later IN the afternoon yesterday several as.
sOclations OF German LADIES visited the Fest,
and were received formally by President klo.
man and a committee OF the corps, who ten
cered them the freedom OF the grounds.
To see the sports OF the Fest ia full, the yisi.
tor should at end between and 10 O. clock o. M
Then the excitement is at its height the two
dancing pavlilons crowed with ''trippers OF
the light fantastic" and the vast multitude
moving through The gardens, all intent upon
enjoyment and pleasure
The great event Of each evening is the per-
formaness OF Harry Leslie upon the tight rope,
and al 8 O'Clock last evening tne crowd 10 wit
ness his evolutons was immense. His princi-
pal act last ght was turning himself through
an iron ring or hoop, about two feet In diane.
ter. The entire performance or Mr.. eslie last
evening was enth usiastically cheered
The festivities were Kept up until after mid
night, and excellent order was man aimed.
and by m all had departed. The exercise,
to-dey will be the same as yesterday.
The President has promised to attend the
Schuetzen fest al o'clock this afternoon, and
the occasion will undoubtedly be one OF great
interest.
KLl.-Ata special meeting OF the Working
mems Assembly, held in the Aldermen's
Chamber at the City Hall last night, the vice
president, Mr.. j w. Mattingly. occupied the
chair.
Mr. George Gordon, of the Bricklayer's
onioD, was admitted as member of the AS
sembiy, and Messrs. J. H. Reed. VIM. H.
Champion. and J. w. Lansdale were admitted
rs delegates from the House Carpenters As
Socatinn.
The report from the picnic committee, sub.
1854 had been disbursed. ana that SiiU was on
hand leaving after ali expenses are paid,
about s. 60.
One hundred and fifty dollars were appro-
priated to deiray the expenses of the delegate
10 the Chicago Con vent,on.
A resoIu ion offered by Mr.. Watkins, pro-
vding that an additional delegate be sent to
the Con ysnt,on, was after considerable dis
cussion, neg; lived by vote Of yeas, 8: nays,
The meeting adopted a m otion. made by Mr..
W.aley, 70 place S25 in the hands OF the dsls-
gate to the Chicago Convention, to pay the tax
charged by SAID convention.
A resolution. offered by Mr.. Watkins, appro.
prlatins $50 to the President OF the Labor
Congress, to REIN burse him for loss OF time In
attending SAID Congress, was adopted.
Mr. Whaley returned thanks TO the Assembly
Tor its rrnewed acts of kindness. 1t had not
bsen his intention to go to Chicago, as he was
not de- irous to fill SO prominent position as
the presiding officer OF the i Dor Congress;
but by the action Of the Assembly IN adopting
the ahoVe resolution, II was made mis- impera-
tive duty TO do 30.
Mr.. FrzzelI offered re -oIution instructing
the dele gate 10 said convention to use all hon
orahle endeavors to Obtain the y .ss..ye OF a
resolution making eight hours a days work
Adopted
Mr.. Watkins offered re- olution, which was
LAID on the table, providing cor the publication
OF the advertisements OF the Assembly only in
such popers as the officers may from time 70
time select. The resolution originated because
Of the depleted condition Of the treasury.
The Assembly then adjourned.
OBsRQUIRs OF THK LATE COLONEL CAM
The OBJ equles of the late Brevet Lieut.. Colonel
f +. Camp were held at the Cnurcn OF the
Epiphany, Oh G. street. ye5terday afternoon a.
O'Clock. The funeral corte.e having reached
me church, the coffin was taken rom the
Eea1se by eight sergeants Of the 18th United
States infantry, and at the door was met by
DR.. Hall, the rector Of the church, who read
the solemn burial service of the Episcopal
Church, beginning with, 81 am the re surrec-
lion and the Life As the remains were being
carried to the sanctuary, the organIst per-
formed requiem hymn, after Which the choir
sa, the psalms belonging TO the funeral SER
vice AT the conclusion or the service, DIR. Hall
delivered eulogy upon the character and life
OF the deco ased, speaking OF the fidelity and
assdulty with which he ever discharged his
obligations 10 his country and 10 his fellow
men, He was in his last hours, as he had been
through life, a faithful soldier OF the cross and
when told that his hours upon earth were few,
ne talG that he was ready to die. His charac-
ter was without bIemish He had fought the
good fight, and departed This life in the sincere
hope o: an eternal reward The choir tnen
sang, IL would not live AWAY after which
The re Hains Were removed from the church,
and were met by battalion or the 18TH Infan-
try, with the usual military honors. The
Washington Centennial Lodge. r. A A. M.
was pres sLt together with the officers and
members OF the Hiberna Steam Fire Company,
AND escorted the remains 10 the Congress ionai
Burying Ground. The pail bearers were Brig
adler Gen. PelouZe, Brevet Brigadier General
Perry, Erevet Brigadier General N. Michler,
Brevet Major General Chard. Colonel Potter
Colonel Taylor, Lieut.. Colonel CrliIy, and
i.
MEETING OF THE OLDEST INHABITANTS
AssocIATIoN.-Last evening an Interesting
lrt citing OF the Oldest Inhabitants Association
was held III the Orphans court room, City
Hall, MI. J. ). Williams, the vice president,
IN the char.
Messrs. r. w. Clarke and Lewis Johnson
were elected members OF the Association.
MIR. Mast offered resolution providing for
the appointment OF committee OF three TO ex-
anime and report upon suitable medal to be-
worn by members OF the Association. The
CHAIR appointed Messrs Mast Callan, and
Clarke us said committee
In a few WelI.umed preparatory remarks
Col j. Carroll Brent presented diagram Of
the 'Old capitol building and It's surround
ings' in 1SU7, and read very interesting
sketch OF the same as 1t appeared sixty years
ago, writteL by John Under wood, former
old citizen OF W ashlngton, but now OF Dublin,
Wayne county, Indiana. The sketch was OF q
very interesting character, and during Its
reading many pleasant "reminiscences or the
olden times were awakened IN the breasts OF
those members OF the association present who
had pei sonal cogniZance OF the same over q
.alf d century ago. AT ITS conclusion, on mo-
lion of Col. Brent vote OF tnaAks was tea
dered Elf. nder wood, and the corresponding
secretary was instructed 10 apprise him OF
such action.
suggestion from the chair that hereafter,
at The regular meetings, biography or some
deceased old citizen be read by some member,
was unanimously concurreu in. Mr.. Cailan
was selected as the biographer at The next
meeting.