The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-06-09
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

The NEW SoHuETzEs PARK.-Yesterday was
the day set apart for the opening Of the new
two divisions in front OF the City Hail. under
the direction OF the chief marshal, Mr.. Ohas.
The line S was an Imposing one, extending over
two squares In length, and moved of In the
following order: A detachment OF mounted po-
one Of Majors finest omnibuses, ornamented
with nsgs and eyergreens, drawn by six (three
bay and three &c. F,sy) richly eO%RaTtisSSned
sion aids, Me.sns. f A. Holstein sn dH Krohne,
man, L. Emmert and o. zanter, all mounted;
Ssy hSrs seated Sp a which We're MI Rud
and Mr.. A. Korh, shooting masteri next fol-
EVE Men ,ns IGnd Isorss Rs sesed In
riage, drawn by four white horses, and behind
these were q number Of mounted aids and
member. seated In Win an express
taining the target and two markers, dressed In
black pants, red shirts, and green velvet caps.
At the head Of the second division was the
Express wagons then tie drst assistant mar.
shall, Mr., Kolb, and his aidsi behind whom
were the members, mounted and In open car
riages, the whole numbering thirty-one car
riages, exclusive OF omnibuses, express wag-
ons, and about twenty-five officers and mem
bers mounted, nearly all Of whom carried hand
Of the procession was a carriage containing
Mr.. Lafayette Jacobs, the well. known aero
bat, and his pupils, appropriately attired In
tights, who have been employed by the asso-
Taxing up the iine OF march at the hour des.
ignsted, the route marked out, embracing
streets, was passed through. when the pro.
cession reached the park at II O'Clock, amid
the firing OF cannon and small arms and way::
Within the Enclosure and the msmbers had dis:
portieo Of the main building, from which the
tss ii ssf .SS4s.
Officers and Breihrsn Of the Assoeiafion: 1t Is
an agreeable duty for me to greet and well
come TIL: X your SS ss:
q minutes space Of time. This opening - a
holiday for you % wen as Tor the public. MAY
you amply for these pecuniary and personal
Sacrifices made In order to accomplish the
long-cherished aim Of our association, which,
Hope, will be a symbol OF strength and tend
to perpetuate our union 10 friendship and
prosperity. propose three hearty cheers fol
the benign Influences OF our association on
the soeiabiiity q all our fellow'citirens' the
The remarks (which were made In the Ger
man diaiectO were followed b.. hearty APP
played spirited ait, then the company seps
rated to eajoy the festivities In whatever way
their inclinAtions prompted. Shooting, dane
as tops sss oadsG Sf day.
ed till the close Of the celebration this after
noon. when the following priziA will be
THE PRICES, ETC. 49,,
The regular prizes, valued at u 200, which
will DO apportioned among the successful con
oew.. Fl FI si :sG fS soi HSrsS ss
dozen fnivs. and fOrr.i Sth, one half doler
v;5 SoS e.. .s sh OK. snS n
sism.n's toilet ssssi 18th, onS wsitefi IAN, 40
ice Rsnss, sa Gn piese liza oas i've
berry dishj 18th, plated silver Ice pitcher 18th
silver CASTOR 10th, one dozen wine glasses
say TSrs SSs I'm Par "a aons" .iys
tsagpoonsj 21th, lady's ssehel; Goth, silvel
isdie; nth, set Of periumery bottles 2sth
sLins perfamsry stsad 10Th III chamber sei
stand, SAD, one dozen silver-plated knives ant
forksj SD, lady's saeheli sath, JeweiIy STAND n,
sSth, one dozen Knives and forksj 3sth, lady,
saeRsit s1th, wax Mowers and standi ssth' cut
fhe Iath infsntry Band, under Professo
Dsusoh, furnishes the concert music, while
furnishes the ootillon music. The roPe.wslk
ins took place at three o'clock 10 the afternoon
and seven o'clock IN the evening, Mr.. La
pupil, performed. Mr.. Christian woIsch 4
direction all arrangements have been per
The new park /. on the Seventh street road
about half a mile from the terminus Of tn,
city railroad, and was purchased about sl'
ABOUT twelve acres, and cost $4,000. II il wei
wAtared, with extensive groves Of hne oil
trees, sud having about II all things requires
to make TIA delightful pssk and pleasure re
In the evening the park was crowded with