Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-02
THE SCHUETZEN FEST.


medal was the principal attraction at the Park,
and during the day the sharp reports Of the
niles were almost continuous, so numerous
Were the contestants for this honor, which
during the past year has been held oy Mr..
RomanZar hudhardt OF north TN street The
shooting on this occasion is said to have been
above the average AZ the previous tests, and
striking the bulls eye was not an uncommon
Occurrence. The shooting was continued
until near O'Clock, when the Schuetzen
masters took the targets to make their decision
The attendance during the forenoon was
small, there being but few visitors other than
the immediate families of some Of the members,
who engaged in quiet tete-a-tetes while their
husbands ana fathers were engaged in shooting
Shortly after noon. however, visitors In con-
siderable mum oers commenced 10 arrive, aud
until O'Clock, when slight sprinkle Of rain
fell, steady stream set in and con lin ned until
quite a late hour, the cessation being but tempo
rary.
The grounds presented an attractive appear
ance, with its booths handsomely decorated,
banners and flags In the trees, &c, and with
little parties gathered in knots engaged in So
ciai converse over their slager," the park
seemed 10 contain none but contented people
bent on pleasure. About four O'Clock the band
OF Inc i2th infantry headed a procession Of the
Senentzen, escorting the boy rope. walker,
Master Hammack, who went through with his
performance, and shortly after the female ira
PeZisf, MILE Tourn0ur, made her appearance,
ana performed some almost incredible feats,
considering she is but twelve years Of age, be-
ing heartily cheered.
About this time 1t was announced that Peter
Dill, Of G eor getown, Vice Presidency had won
the King medal, and about5h O'Clock the off,
GERS and members took measures to inaugurate
him King. About That hour Mr.. Edward Boyer
formed the mem bers in line and headed by the
band marched around the grounds, finally
hating in front of the prize stand. the members
beng in open lines. The President, Mr.. Henze,
announced the purpose for which they had
gathered, and calling up the retiring king, Mr..
Rudharat, in a few appropriate remarks re-
moved the king medal, which with two other
medals (silver) Is attached to a silver chain,
and Mr.: X. responded in we'll timed remarks
Mr.. Staley and DIR. Borland escorted the new
King up the lines, when Mr.. Henze addressed
him as the King for the ensuing year, congrat-
ulated him on his success. and expressed the
wish TO see many Kings crowned, and that the
Schuetzen might always have such pleasant
festivals as the present, and placed the chain
upon his neck amid hearty cheers. MIR. Dill
celved at the hands OF Mr.. Henze a beautiful
silver goblet appropriately inscribed.
President Hence, in behalf of the Verein, pre-
sent,d gold medal TO Mr.. Louis Boyer; for
making the next best shots, to Mr.. Dill; a SINH
lar Inc dal to Mr.. Eentser, for having made the
most bulls eyes on Monday-i2-and a GOLD
medal TO Mr. Kline, OF New York, for ha wing
made yesterday 50 bulls eyes. Each Of these
gentlemen responded in appropriate terms, and
the members again formed in process ;Iou and
marched 10 the tables where the kings ban
quet was held. President Henze occupied the
head OF The able, and near HIM were Mr. Kiln,
of the Baltimore Burger s. v; Mr. SpangIer,
OF The ;. '. e., and other prominent members
Toasts were drunk in sparkling champagne,
and responded to by the above-named, Mr.
Rullman, and others.
Notwithstanding the rain there was quite a
crowd present, and dancing in the pavilion at
least was kept up till midnight
On Monday night the ArIons Were present
and sung some BEAUTIFUL compositions, among
others 'De Rider" lyon Hasser,' and "The
Forrest" The Sangerbund have a meeting
place on the ground, and will attend, aud 9TH
er German Associations have accepted invita-.
ton 10 be present.
To-day the shooting will be continued, and
other sports such bowling, bird shooting
with air guns, and dancing, will BE- enjoyed In
by the adults, and among the youthful the
prizes on the creased pole will be attractive
The harousel (revolving horses.) has not vet
been put In motion, but may be ready to-day
when The children, especially, will De- delight
ed with their pleasant rides on the wooden
horse.
Quite number of prominent citizens were
on the grounds yesterday, and tomorrow
President johnson and perhaps some OF the
Cabinet Ministers. will be present.
Among other places decorated in honor of
the festival were Joe PlatZ's, Karr's, Victoria
Hotel, ArbIeter Hall, Weigmans, and other
places on the avenue; Koch, AngerNan, Rup-
pert, kolb- PROT, Noght, keese's Office, Beh-
rends, Schmidter. Helmuth. Sieeyers. Laderer
Moilich, kohlberg, H. Will, Gotthelf & Ben
rend, Harug, NJ. Rupert, +. Hugle, Volland,
Siinzing, Sinister, Koch and Tobriner. The dec
oratons by these parties are exceedingly well
gotten up, and not unfreQuently fine paintings
or engravings form part. The upper end OF
IN street has some beautifully decorated
places, even the hide and tallow establishment
OF 4. Tobriner, just beyond Boundary street.
presenting fairy-like aspect, being trimmed
with profuslon of evergreens and miniature
flags. Rather good thing happened at this
establishment yesterday afternoon. Opposite
a eolored picnic was in progress, and music
being heard as a number of young men were
dr1vlng 10 the Schuetzen Park, they mlsioOk the
hide ana tailow buildings in their new dress
for The park, and drove IN, but soon ran against
load OF hides. when they saw their mistake
and returned amid The laughter OF some of the
employees