The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-08-06
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
THE sCMUETxEN FEST.
Fourth Days' PreeseaisGs-visit oi
Mayor Bowen.


The fourth day Of the schuetzen Fest was |
really the most enjoyable since Ito commence
ment, for the rcason that the weather wos
more pleasant. Tho day was marked by an
extended visit paid by Mayor Bowen, Mrs.
Bowen and Miss Baker, niece Of the Mayor.
The party arrived on the grounds about two
O'Clock, and were taken In charge by MI.
voght, the president Of the Verein, and
DR.. Borland, chairman Of the reception COM
mittee. In company with these gentlemen |
they visited the various points OF Interest IN
and about the park. At the shooting gall
lery they wero received by Shooting Master
Eichstadt, who provided rlne for the Mayor,
with which three shots were made by HIS
Honor.
The first two took effect In the target
some distance from the centre, but the third
pierced the "bull's eye" about one inch and
half from the centre.
From the target practice the party visited
the bowling saloon, where one OF the alleys
was placed at their disposal. Amer DR.. Bor-
land had rolled several balls Mr.. Bowen
essayed an effort, and was successful In roll
ing two balls of the alley without hitting q
pin. The third attempt was more success
full, and eight pins were placed to his credit.
Nrs. Bowen and Miss Barker then bowled
the last named with good success. Highly
pleased with this amusement, the Mayor
and his ladies left tho bowling saloon and
proceeded to the clubhouse, whore refresh
ments were served, amer which they wit
messed the trapeze and tight rope perform
ance, expressing satisfaction at the skin o.
the gymnasts. They returned to the cit,
about o o'clock, but came back to the parl
at night for the purpose OF witnessing tn,
illumination.
Early yesterday Mcssrs. Nailor Brothers,
In accordance with the suggestion In yester-
days REPUBLICAN,, made an arrangement,
with the proprietors Of the several stage
carrying passengers to the Park, and pro
cured the services Of o sprinkling cart, where
with to lay the heavy dust on the Sevent
street road. The managers Of the Fest ais
procured a cart, from whence the walks !
the Park could be sprinkled Both Of thes
vehicles were at work until about O'CLOCK
when a grateful shower caused them
cease, and much moro efiectually performe
their labor. The rain had the effect, prob
bly,, Of deterring many from visiting tn
Park, but II really made 1t much more plea
ant than before. The attendance yesterday
days, could be numbered by thousands, a
Of whom seemed greatly to enjoy the man
proceedings OF Interest.
Tho shooting was brisk, and the secrets
ries OF bowling were kept busy recording tn
games Of the prize bowlers.
The prize medal for the days shootln
was awarded to Mr.. Edward Abner, Of tn
out of sixty-four shots fired.
The illumination and fireworks last ever
ing were indeed beautiful, aud the trapei
andl tight-ropc performances, as witness'
by the aid OF blue and red lights, were super
The Schutzcnfest closes to-day, and will u
doubleday prove the most successful yet hel
The prizes will all be distributed at 4
o'clock, at which time the Committee
Shooting make their report.
As very many OF the members Of /
Schuetzen Nerein have not witnessed
illumination Of the grand archway at I
corner of Seventh street and Louisiana n
nue., 1t has been decided to light 1t to-morr,
evening. The colors In the several paint n
will be retouched during the day, and /
beautiful archway will shine forth with
creased splendor.
The prizes for ladies shooting for the d.
were awarded as follows; First prize, a
shawl to Mrs. Johnson second, ladies satch
to Mrs. Behrensi third, pair Of work
CATERS to Mrs. Homer; fourth, q parasol
Mrs. Fentner.
At 10 o'clock tho bowling prizes ",
awarded to the successful contestants as
lows: First, s25 In gold to Major VIM.
Morse; second, ladies' travelling set to Be
Amos; third, silver fruit basket TO Geo
seufferle; fourth, ice. box to Joseph Ga,
ffth, box OF cigars to George Bauer six
box OF wine to Mr.. Frank seventh, sill
castor to Henry Will; eighth a fnc knife
b. Hence.
In our report OF Mondays prizes Mr. v
Helm, Of Baltimore, should have had
award OF q travelling bag instead of box
wine.
About 10 o'clock Mr.. A. smedte 7
scented to President voght a large and m
niacent silver fruit basket, accompanied
the visiting card of Hon. S. J. Bowen, on
back OF which was written: "Complmc
of the Mayor TO the Schuetzenyerein
Washington, D. c." This was handso
acknowledgment OF the courtesy shown
Honor during his visit yesterday.
As our citizens have but one day more
the Schuetzenfest, IL is presumed that
park will be crowded to-day, and our hop,
that the day may pass oil as pleasantly
those already past.