The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-08-03

aArrNcu akstn3 park tho Schontsens Ion
the Carriages, and after partaking of sundry
potaticus o. lager formed milne, and headed
By the president, John vcgt, GEO., marched
through the grounds tothe dancing pavilion,
where q coliation had been provided by
Messrs. Kessel and weinholtz, the gentle
men who have charge Of the grounds.
Here O welcome address In German was
made by Mr.. Vogt, who extended to the Wis
ting Schuetzen associations a hearty and
cordial welcome. He hoped all would be
pleased with the entertainment Of the week,
and that all might be successful In the va
rious exercises OF the fest. Congratulatory
addressed were also made by Presidents Pc
terson, OF the Schuetzcn Germania, seip, Of
the Baltimore Burgers, and UphofI, Of the
Georgetown association. The speeches
over, the attention Of all was turned to the
collation. provided, to which full Justice was
done. This concluded, the prize shooting,
the prize bowling, the ladies' shooting and
upon. The fun for the Juveniles Is In the
hands OF Mr.. Reese, who Is fully competent
to provide enjoyment for them and amuse-
ment 10 those Of larger growth.
At Intervals during the day the splendid
band OF the Annapolis Naval Academy per-
formed choice selections from stand erected
for their use. Dancing was entered upon
about four o'clock, and continued uninter.
ruptcdly until twelve.
Tho firm Of Naiior Bros. have several elo-
giant stages running from the park 10 the
terminus OF the cars, and arc pleasing their
patrons greatly.
The "Carousal' or flying .lforsos, and tho
swings, have been placed In charge Of Mr..
George Bauer, well known to many of our
citizens. The shooting galleries are In
charge Of first shooting master Mr.. A. Elch-
stadt, while the ladies' prize shooting Is su-
perintendcd by Mr.. W. Koch.
The several bars have been rented to city
saloon keepers, while sausage stad, a
panorama, and number OF rattle stands
glve.the park busincss-liko appearance.
At five o'clock In the afternoon the WASH
lngton Turn Verein paid visit TO tho festi-
val, and were heartily greeted and enter.
tained. Shortly amer their reception the
trapezc performances and the rope walking,
by tho artistes engaged for the purpose, at
tracted the attention of tho visitors, who
were delighted with the exhibitions Of skill.
AT half-past five the Washington Sanger
buud, with President waldecker at their
head, visited the park, aud headed by the
Naval Academy Band, they marched through
the grounds, and thon occupied tho platform
reserved for them, whence they delighted the
company assembled with number Of their
choicest glecs.
About half-past clock the work Of light.
Ing up the grounds was commenced, and by
O'Clock the Park was brilliantly Illuminated
by the glare of thousands Of candles placed
In Chinese lanterns, distributed all over tho
beautiful grounds. Tho stream of visitors
commenced to pour into the Park about
o'clock, and from that time to Q o'clock the
throng continued TO Increase. At the hour
last named, good Judges estimated there were
about 5000 present. At Z o'clock the gold
medal to the best marksman of tho day was
awarded TO Mr.. Kline, OF New York, who
made thIrty-seven "buil's-cycs' out OF my
shots fired. When II Is remembered that the
targets arc distant two hundred yards, this
will be considered "tall shooting"
Among the crowd Of visitors to the festi-
val were representatives from all classes of
the community. The wealthy merchant,
the learned lawyer, tho hard working me-
chanic, many accompanied by their families,
were present to sec the sights and enjoy the
fun at the Schuetzenfest.
Prominent among the crowd wcrc noticed
Secretary Rawlins, Col. Robt. NJ. Douglass,
Presidents private secretary; Gen. Ell s.
Parker, Commissioner of Indian Affairs;
Judge Bingham, Of Ohio, and hundreds Of
lesser note.
WI buuBMss, uullnS tHe uhy, presented
tho president, Mr.. Vogt, with large and
handsome boquet from the conservatory at
tho Executive Mansion.
At nine O'Clock the trapezo and tight-rope
performances took place, and brilliant dis
play OF fireworks made. Tho bowling alleys
were the scene of q good deal Of interest all
through The day, and many Of the first class
bowlers Of the city contended for the prizes
to be given.
At ten o'clock last night the list was made
up and the bowling prizes for the day
awarded as follows:
Let prize, s25 in gold to Berry Amos.
ID prize, silver pitcher, plate, and cup to
T. Gossart.
Sd rrizo, half dozen silver SPOONS to NJ.
McKenna, Of Laurel Factory.
4th prize, box Of wine to D. Kettlcr, of
Baltimore.
9Th prize, box OF wine to d. Won Helm.
9th prize, travelling bag to c. Worch.
nh prize, s5 note to George Bauer.
Sth prize, to c. Ruppert-silver cup.
Alter the shooting had been concluded the
shooting gallery was cleared Of all surplus
furniture, and thus very nice dancing la II,
90 by 30, was obtained. This was reserved
especially for the members OF the association
and their families who did not care to mix
with the crowded company In the grand pa
yilion.
Tho crowd began to thin out about ten
O'Clock, and when the hour for closing ar
rived the throng dispersed, all expressing de-
light at the pleasures Of the day.
To-day, the grand banquet will take place,
1t which time Simon Wolf, esq, will deliver
IN Grafton.
The gates Mt the park will open at tn elve
o'clock, today.
We cannot close the report of yesterdays
without making mention of the
lighting up Of the grand archway at Seventh
street and Louisiana avenue. The effect Of
the scores Of gas Jets lighted In this immense
was superb, and the splendid
structure, as illuminated, Is a sight which
will repay the visitor. 1t Is to DO lighted
each night during the fest. To-day the ex-
ercises at the park will be the same as yestcr.
day, with the addition of other entertain
mcnts arranged for the pleasure and COM
fort OF the visitors. The schuctzen Park
will no doubt be the centre of attraction
during the week, and Is well worth visit.
The sight OF the grounds lighted up Is n
magnificent spectacle.
APPRENTICES AT THE GOVERNMENT PRINT
INC OfFIcE.-The superintendent of public
printing, A. NJ. Clapp, esq, yesterday Sc
Iected the following lads, who passed fav-
1rable examination, rs apprentices at the
Government printing Office Edward W.
Reese, Julian liogdon, Conway X. Radcliffe,
Arthur A. Smith, Frank Davis, Samuel l..
Cake, Samuel X. Brooks and Joseph II.
Powell. Two Of the eight are colored. The