Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-10-01

Yesterday afternoon and last night the Wash.
isE'cn Park was the point of attrachoa Tor
large numbers Of our citizens, and especially
after nightfali were the grounds CROWDED. Inc
decorations about the park were notieed as
being very handsome, and witn the nundreds Oh
Chinese lanterns hung IN the trees aud biee
lights burning about the grounds. showing the
numerous days, banners, and mottoes,the scene
was very pleasing ons- over the man en-
play ed, as also an inscription of welcome. APP
propiate NOTICES are also over the entrance
10 the Scheutren grounds and the bowling sa-
loon The pavilion is alo decorated with flags,
&c, and during the afternoon and evening,
large numbers en- 10y ed themselve here in the
waltz or cotillion, TO the inspiring music
OF the National String Band under the
lead of Chase. The chlldre n were attracted
to the "karousel" (revolving horses) where
many dime was invested in ride
CO wooden horse propelled by .sBureau"
power, accompanied by hahd-organ music.
The Saen gerbund fixed upon q handsome little
building in the rear of the Pavilion as their
quarters, near which a stage with drop cur
tain was erected and their friends were treated
TO some fine music during the evening. The
Columbia and Washington Turn VI reins were
located near here and during the afternoon
there Were trials of skill in gymnastic fsats for
TWO BEAUTIFUL SILVER m dals offered priz ;.
In this portion of the grounds a pole about 30
feet IN height was erected from the top OF which
on frame We're suspended handkerchiefs,
suspenders, &c; the articles Intended for tho e
who succeeded In elm bing and reaching them.
cations assembled in the Schuetzen hall, and
beaded by the 44th Infsutry band, led by Prof.
wagner, msrchCd TO this pole, where the
crowd We're amused for time by two boys
bhndfoldcd attempting TO feed each other with
porridge, using the spoons. The prizes We're
placrc on the frame and drawn 10 the top of
the pole, when several attempts were made by
boys to get the prizes, the first three cCesdiDE
Leaving this portion of the ground. the assocIa-
ton marched to the Schuetzsn hall, and
preparations were made to proclaim the King
and award the prize ;, and in a short time
circle was formed around the prize stand,
when Mr.. Spangler, President OF the Gsrmanla,
made brief address, congratulating those
present ON the successful opening of the festival
and announced that the King medal had been
won By Mr.. A. f. Dessan, [cheersI MT
Dessau was called for and escorted to the front
of the stand, where Mr.. Spangler briefly ad-
dressed him. and placing the chain attached to
the medal on his neck, proclaimed him the
Schuetzsn- King OF the Germania for one year
Mr.; Dessau briefly rssponded, and Mr..
sented him with medallion for making the
most sbulls eye" shots during the day The
silver medals TO the best turner's, Were awarded
to Mr.. Myllns of the columbia, and Mr.. A.
knabe of the Washington Vereln, each OF
whom responded briefly.
Forming in procession again, the King at the
head, escorted by President Spangler and Vice
President Schultz, the association marched 10
the dining hall, where the Kings banquet had
been spread by Abner, and it was a fine set out,
to which full Justice was done. Capt. Bailey,
IN neat speech, proposed the sentiment TO the
King, which was drank with applause, and
MIR. Dessau responded. Appropriate remarks
Were made by Mr.. Spangler and others.
The ladies shooting during the afternoon was
quite brisk, and at the close Of the day the
prizes were awarded, follows Mrs. G us
Ter, dress shawl; Mrs. Hsunseh, album; Mrs
Baier, breakfast shawl; Mrs. Thode, hat: Mrs
Zeller, let of garters-
North of the pavilion the Gruetti Veren
(Swiss) have their headq uarters, and none APP
peared 10 enjoy themselves better than they.
The Arions located near the main entrance. and
Were bent on having good time, succeeding
admirably during the evening in adding TO the
enjoyment of others by their rendition of the
following pieces, led by Prof. Bergman =
''The Forrest (Hesser) Echo OF the Woods
selections from Martha and Fra Diavolo and
the Nations Prayer, (Abt.)
The tenpin alley was the point of attraction
10 many, and the attendants were kept very
busy, ar times the numbers being more than
could be accommodated on the alleys. The
prize: Il. HenZe, set of china; &. Worch, silk
umbrella l.. Emmert, butter dish; John II.
Albers, gentleman's dressing case; John An-
german, box of wine, (presented by Mr.. T..
Encels); l.. Lemkul, silver castor; +. Ochsen-
rUter, cigar stand.
1t is more than likely that if the weather
continues favorable that the Fest will be-
kept up until IL o'clock tomorrow night, but
this has not yet been fully decided upon.
Little Willie Hammach, the rope walker,
was on the ground yesterday, and made an al
te npt TO walk the rope, but when he got on 1t
il was found that he was weak, and il was
deem best that he should not MAKE the at
tempt.