The New York herald., 1868-06-26
THE SCHUETZENFEST.

Aldcrmanic Presentntion-Speeches by Alder
man Hardy and General SigeI-A Valuable
New Prize-Presentati0n Ceremony Of the
New York Schuetzen COrps-The Exhibition
of Prizes.
The hall in Steinway's building, on Fourteenth
street, where the prizes donated to the Schuetzen-
fest are now daily exhibited was crowded yesterday
from morning till night with visitors anxious to
what it is that the public have contributed for the
best marksmen OF the country. OF course, as In
every other such numerous collection, there are
tribes, but the majority OF prizes possess great in
trnsic value. There is, for instance ring donated
by the Liederkranz Society," two large diamonds with
pure emerald between them, which the first lady in
the land would be proud to call her own. silver
cup presented by the Nineteenth Ward Reading Club,
and chain sent by the Cincinnati sharpshooters and
also like gift from the NeY York Shuetzen corps,
are admired by all. The centre of attraction is the
present from the King OF Prussa-the needle gun
and every one attempts to handle this formidable
weapon, were not the sentinels so attentive, pre-
exhibition will be still more interesting large num-
Der Of donations having been added since last even
ing. prominent place is awarded to the Steinway
piano, and we would suggest to those in charge that
that all who and wish to play on the instrument
be permitted to do so, as "a little music not only
'charms the SOUL" but it may also enhance the in
trnsic value of the gift.
Contrary to expectation, the presentation of the
medal voted by the Common Council Of the city took
sided over by Mr.. j. Schulze, Vice President of the
Schuetzenbund. Mr.. Max MOrgenthau, acting as
Secretary. Mr.. Alderman Hardy then presented the
gold medal in the name OF the Mayor Aldermen and
COmmOnaty Of the city OF New York, and spoke
impressvey of the influence such festivals exerted
to weld nio one homogeneous people all the differ
ent na.ionaties of Europe seeking homes
here He, and with him the city authori-
ties, believe 1t to be not German, but a truly
that the high art of craftsmanship will be better cul
tivated hereafter General Sgel responded and
said that in like proportion as the approaching
National American Shooting Festival viii exceed
anything OF the kind ever seen in this country,
will the city OF New York Outstrip every other city
on the globe in material prosperity, intellectual su
to the fact that the time not far distant and him
SELF and his hearers may yet live to see It, that New
York will be the centre Of the trade and commerce
Of the world; and such cosmopolitan character,
growing out OF the varied origin customs and
nationality OF Its inhabitants, yet united by
one common bond of national unity, should make
as the Schuetzenfest promises to be- induce them to
encourage similar undertakings and assist with their
He regretted the absence of the president Of the Bund
but In his name and in the name Of the whole assO-
citation Of which he was member he thanked the
Alderman, and through him the city authorities for
having SO true and full an appreciation OF the import
OF the Schuetzenfest The gold badge donated by
the city & weighs sixteen ounces Of pure refined gold
prizes at room No. 7, in Steinway Hall. In addition
to this valuable prize, which is more valuable on ac
the gold there were delivered a gold watch and
chain worth $3.50 from the Turnverein of this CITY,
In connection with the SchuetZenfest very inter-
esting ceremony took place at Kuester Central Hail.
in the Bowery, where the New York Schuetzen Corps
Captain John F. Gerdes, were the recipients OF q
handsome water-coor picture by Mr.. Worms. The
presentation was witnessed by o large number Of
ladies who, 1t Is said, will procure one photograph
only Of the original and present 1t to the Schueten-
fest as prize IN addition to the costly watch and
chain already donated by the members Of this Or
ganiZatiOn.