Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-31
THIRD GRAND FESTIVAL OF THE
scHVETZEN VEREiN.

Gaia Day Amor 2 the Gers ans-Im losing
Procession. &C.
To-day, the thu I'd grand fes uval OF the wash
ngton Schuetzen Eerein was commenced at
the new Schuetzen Park, a short distance
above the head of Seventh street, and the asso.
cation and their friends had q large procession
this forenoon in honor of the opening Of the
festival W hich will continue until Friday next.
For some time past active preparations have
been in progress for this event, and as a conse.
auence the procession was more imposing than
those of the two previous years.
Ia.t week the Park was fitted up in antici-
pauon of the festival, and yesterday 1t was
visited by large numbers Of persons who wished
10 see the decorations. This morning the prizes
an account OF which was publis he'd in the STAR
last week. were placed on the stand and Will
during the week be attractive to those who
expect to win them as we'll as others. At
meeting OF the SchuetZen held q few weeks
since, when the arrangements were com leted,
il was decided to invite the Baltimore Societies
and the Schuetzen Verein Germania, Of this
CITY, and these In vitatlons were accepted
The Baltimore Buerger Schuetzen, President
Jonn Klein, numbering thirty.two members,
arrived in the early train (515) this morning,
and were escorted 70 the Victoria Hotel, where
tney oreakfasted. They brought with them a
douole-barreled shotgun, valued at Si25,
rien.
The Baltimore Target Shooting Association,
numbering about forty, arrived in the 9i5 train
and were met al the depot by Messrs. Peter
Dill, Staley, Holston and DIR. Borland, and
cession was formed. This assoc iation not hav.
ing arrived sooner, the procession did not move
until about ten O'Clock.
At quite an early hour the members of the
Schuetzen commenced to gather about the
Victoria preparatory to falling in line, and in
the immediate vicinity there was quite a crowd
of spectators viewing the preparations. About
kneese and Yenk. assisted by Mr. Holster, one
of the marshals, having seen that all the mem.
bers were accommodated in carriages, the
word was given and the procession moved off
in the following order
Lieut.. James johnson, of the second pre-
clnct, with a squad of mounted police.
A wagon, handsomely trimmed, on which
red shirts, green caps, and varieglted plumes
Lewis Boyer, chief marshal, in charge of
first division; w. Munder and Mr.. Halsten, as
sisiant marshals.
Band of 5th U. s. cavalry, mounted.
American, German, and the Association COL
ors, borne by Messrs. X. Heunsch, John Mical,
and John Hockelmeyer.
Carriages containing President Henze, Mr.
Rudhardt King, and members of the Associa-
ton
Car drawn by six horses, elegantly cauopied.
and with four young ladies at the corners, rep
resentlng Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Win
ter,with young ladies representing the months
bearing the appropriate flowers, fruits, ana
.Seeond Dirision.-E. Kaib marshal; s. Aman
and 5. Bensinger, assistants; q. klotz and +.
Coyle, adjutants.
v, r.
nished by the agent, Mr.. Z. S. Smith, drawn
by six fine bay horses driven by Frank DYER,
In which was seated the Band of the 18th U. S.
Infantry.
Carriages containing the officers and members
OF the Schuetzen Eerein Germania, "a new or
ganization, of which Mr.. Spangler is Presi.
dent,) marshalled by Mr.. Wangmann.
American and German colors OF the Germa.
mia, borne by p. Rider and L. Heunsch.
Carriages containing the officers aud men,
bers OF the Baltimore Target Shooting Associa-
ton.
Colors borne by H. Groverman, T.. Kinney
and w. Meuhleisen.
Baltimore Buerger Schuetzen, headed by their
colors. borne by Messrs. Chas. Sepe, u. Croft
Other members of the Washington verein
followed, and in the line was another car con-
tuning Schroeder's Band.
During the festival Mr.. w. Koch will issue
daily on the ground the Schuetzen Zsitang.
A special police committee Of twenty-five, of
which A. L. l.. Reese is chairman, Will aud in
preserving order on the ground.
The route of the procession was around the
Capitol, returning by Pennsylvania avenue 70
9th street, up 9th to + street, alsng to I4th
street, mp 18th to II street north, along 10 18th
street, down 18th to Pennsylvania avenue,
down Pennsylvania avenue rounding the
Presidents Mansion) to 18th street, down 18th
- the avenue, along the avenue to 18th street
and thence to the Park.
When the head OF the procession reached the
Executive Mansion the President appeared on
the portico, accompanied by b. Hence Esq,
and Mr.. Klein. of the Baltimore Vereip and
the procession passed through the arcade, each
member lifting his hat while passing the Presi.
dent. Messrs. HenZe and Klein also extended
an invitation TO the President to visit the Park
during the Festival The President replied
that he would endeavor TO do so, as il would
afford him much pleasure to be with them
The President received a large number of
boquets while the procession was passing and
was saluted by every member.
The procession arrived at the Park about
one O'Clock; and, after a short rest, the COM
any fell into line, headed by the 18th infan-
Try band, and marched through the grounds,
hating at the pavilion, where a splendid repast
" Is set out, to which full justice was DONE
MI. Hence rose, and calling the assemblage
TO order said 1t has become my pleasure for
the second time to meet you with my congrat.
ulatioRs on the celebration OF our annual fes-
ilyal. To-day we celebrate the annual return
Of the Scheutzenfest. The blue sky is smiliny
upon us, and is promising its friendly coop
GRAFTON in our festive undertaking Let us do
our duty, my friends, and we shall be sure to
meet with success, and see our efforts crowned
Ia this as they were In former years. lCheers1
moderation, and love for the cause
our festivals will account for the efforts we are
so earnestly and cheerfuily making The
founders Of the Schuetzen Verien will, when
AFTER years are gone, we are sure, remember
Inc festival on this occasion, and be proud of
having been among the founders Of the Schuet-
Mr.. Kock followed Mr. Hence and M. Kiien
N behalf Of the Buerger Schuetzens Of Balti.
more, and presented a fine shot gun TO the asso.
cation, Mr.. Henze resp ending.
D
MEETING OF INDIA NIANs.-A meeting of In.
tianians was held al the Office OF Messrs Crit
enden Edwards, corner 9th street and Lou.