Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-04
THE SCHUETZENFESr.
Visit Of the President and Secretar
WellesAScrns and Inc Ihenfs

THE SCHUETZENFEST.
visit of the President and Secretary
"elies-Scens and Incidents.
Yesterday, notwithstanding the weather was
showery, there was a goodly attendance at the
Park, and until nine o'clock p. IN, when the
rain set in for season, all was enjoyment.
NE feature OF the day was the visit of Presi-
dent johnson TO the ground. and in anticipation
OF his coming a large number of persons were
on the ground at rather earlier hour than
usual. He arrived at the Park about four
O'Clock, in company with Secretary Welles,
Col Morrow, and M. w. W. Worden. and the
DISTINGUISHED party were received by Messrs
Borland and Staley, of the committee of
arran gements, who introduced them to Presi-
dent Henze, of the Nerein, in front of the NM
sion, and many ladies and gentlemen pressed
forward to take President johnson by the
hand On the entrance OF the party the I2.h
Infantry Band performed ssHail 10 the Chief
and the Iyroiese sung an appropriate song.
The members having been formed in line, they
were marched past the President, Mr.. Henza
introducing each member TO ,he President ana
MI Dill making the introduetions to Secretary
Welles.
The procession was then formed in the fol-
lowing order and marched to the shooting
grounds; Detail of police; 18th IrfIntry Band;
President johnson, escorted by Pre,dent
Hsnze and Vice President Dill Secretary
Welles, with Mcssrs. Borland and
Stalsy; Col. Morrow and Dir. worden with
<fhctIs OF the Verein; arriving at
the shooting ground the President tried
his hand, firing three shot, two of
which proving to be sbu lis eyes caused hearty
cheering on part OF the members. Leaving the
shooting hall, the ten pin alley was next
visit when some OF the crack bowlers did
their best 10 make ten strike; and from thence
the visitors proceeded TO the pavilion where
the Tyrole-e again sang. The performance of
Md lie TouBOur on the trapeze was witnessed
by the party, (she going through her feats not
wiihstandIng the rain falling a. the time and
AT us conclusion. at the request OF tia Presi-
dent, she wSs brought to him and presented
with handsome boquet. This performance
was v tines ed from The pavilion, and while
seated here many p id their respect TO the
party, among others a venerable colored waiter
named Sebastian Collins, who was kindly re-
ceiNed by the President. short time was
spen- IN Witnessing the attempts of the BOYS TO
climb the greasy pole for prizes suspended from
hoop at the top.
The visitors were then escorted back to the
Mansion where fine collat on had been pre-
pared At which Were seated President john
son, Secretary Welles, Messrs. b. Henze Peter
Dill William W. Worden, Colonel Morrow,
Or A. j. BOrland, and Messrs. Staley, Heng-
j. Reese, kessler, Koch, and Killiau As
they Were about entering the Mansion, the little
rope walker, W lille Hanmack, (who was in
Jured by the falling of the rope the evening be-
foie.l was about beng taken 10 MS home, and
the Pres dent and party expressed their sor-
Tow that be had met with the accident. A. the
President of the United States" prefacing il
IN q neat little speech, In which he expressed
the qualification OF the As Iociation IN welcom-
ing MN 10 their grounds and cougratulating
him on his successful shots. Presidelt John
son resT onded, expressing his pleasure in be-
ing able 10 be present. and his hearty wishes
for the success of the Nerien, believing that
such organizations We're n benefit 10 the coun-
try, IN bringing the people together and bring
ing ABOUT good feeling among them. Several
other toastS followed and appropriate remarks
We're made by Secretary Welles, and Messrs
Staley and BOriand.
The party was then conducted around the
grounds, stopping al the casperly, Tor diorama,)
where some amusing performances took placa,
and inspecting the various booths and places
Tor amusement. all of which We're dressed in
s sHeir very DIST Tne Jarty halted at the
bringing down a bird amid the cheers of the
crowd The party were then escorted TO their
carriages, and, taking leave of the officers and
committee, left the grounds amid cheering by
the crowd-the band performing an appropri-
ate piece.
The weather was such that outdoor sports
were not well patroniZed yesterday, but the
pavilion was densely crowded, and dancing
was participated IN with difficulty The shoot
ing during the day was quite rapid, and a
warm eontes: was In progress, the two crack
marksmen-Mr- Klein, OF New York, and Mr.
Redgraye, of this city-being in active compe-
ution. This contest resulted In the victory of
Mr.. Redgrave. The .karousal'' revolving
horsss) was well patroniZed, Notwithstanding
the rain, while parties tried their lifting pow
srs, &c. The park IS very finely managed this
year, and par.Ies may get almost every COM
fort or luxury at the different booths. Messrs.
Rice and Duffee, photographers, have taken
quite number OF scenes in the enclosure,
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tune for performance on the t-apeze. Willie
Hammaek on his rope. the officers and men,
bers, and numerous family groups.
The death OF Mr.. Charles Weiss, one Of the
members OF the Verien, cast gloom over many
OF the members yesterday, and the closing OF
the festival was seriously proposed Meetings
Of The members were held in the afternoon and
at night, and IL was decided that as many MEM
bcrs as possible should attend the funeral to.
day, and thar the festival should go on to- night
(but the rain may prevent this.)
ha Of
cided 70 continue the festivities of the occasion
next Monday and Tuesday, and that on Mon.
day next prizes worth $50 would be awarded
Tor the best shooting aud bowling.
The following prizes Were awarded yester-
day;
LOdiss' Slootng.-Mrs ]. Horner, satchel.
MISS hlfsier' fancy basket; Mrs. Meyer, china
BelrIinJ Pu<ss.-G Gorge Bauer certificate of
scholarship in Business College; J. Deimer set
OF shNer knives and forks q. Seuferle, silver
Iltcher; Chr. Worch, silver castor; Il. Henza,
satchel.
70, Fest SaoOtiHg -GOld medal 70 DIR. Red.
grave.
To-day there is but little dong at the park;
but few persons being present during the
morning. The shooting was suspended, and
the shOOtiug -masters were engaged in making
up the list 10 whom TO award the prizes, and
This will take place this afternoon. The fol-
lowing are the prizes:
Shooting with Support.-Set of fine parlor
furniture: gold watch and chain; Howe sewing
Cnlu1 Clnner sci. SILVER TEA set, Win
waiter French parlor clock; dozen silver Tea
spoons; punch ladle: dozen silver knives and
forks, dinner and tea;l box champagne, (pre-
scented by Mr. l. EsIerg;l set fine jewelry, (pin
and earrings;) silver watch; marble-top table;
silver ice pitcher set silver castors silver call
bell.
Uitkotst SUppoTt.-Silver tea set; set of knives
and forks, very fine: China tea set presented
by Mrs Il. Henze:) set jewelry, presented by
MIR. j. karr;) gold laquer box, (presented by
Nessrs. Il. W. Reed Il SOns.)
The following prizes for bowling will also
be awarded:-One dozen silver knives and
forks, one set silver casters, fancy cigar stand,
one ice pitcher, presented by Mrs. Buchler.)
THf SUPERINTESDKNT OF SEWERS. &C.-Mr
p II. Donegan, the newly elected Surerin-
tendsnt of Sewers, Carriage Ways, &c, entered
on the duties OF his office yesterday, and located
himself in room No. S, basement OF the City
Hall Mr.. Donegan, il will be recollected ran,
for the position OF Surveyor several years ago
against Mr.. Forsyth and was defeated. He is
by birth an Irishman, but has been in this
country a number of years, during seven or
eight OF which be was employed IN the Coast
Survey. In The early part of the war he was
engaged IL Coast Survey duty near New
Orleans, and was captured by the rebels and
spent some months in the rebel prisons. On
returning to this city he continued in the EN-
ploy of the Coast Survey for some time. and
during the Fenian excitement he was placed
IN charge Of the Irish bond agency here.
funaraI Of t l. williams