The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-05-06

THE GERMAy,s GALA D4E

THE GERMANS GAL4 D4E
THE FIRST DAY OF The sCHCETzENFEsT.
Reception OF the Visiting Rifemen-The
Procession-The Arrtvai-The Presen-
tatton-The Sports. the Games. and
Universal Jonity. &c.
In consequence of the rough weather, which
detained the steamer Champion, from New
! York, she did not reach her berth at Ad8er's
Wharf until O'Clock yesterday morning. At
the wharf committee from the Charleston
Rifle Club and Metz's band were IN waiting.
The visiting Schuetzen from New York and
Jersey City, under Captain J. F. Gerdes, OF the
New York Schuetzen Corps, were welcomed by
Professor Herman D. Meier, Of the committee,
who bade the visitors hearty welcome, and
assured them Of hospitable treatment during
their sojourn in our city. He begged to en-
brace the occasion to reciprocate the generous
greeting the Charleston Schuetzen had re-
ceived while in New York in attendance
on the great National Fest. Captain Gerdes
briefly responded, and returned sincere thanks
for the cordial reception, which, he said, was
most highly appreciated.
Escorted by the committee, led by the band.
they marched up East Bay to Market street.
thence through King-street to Lindstedts
Hail, where they partook Of collation..
Healths were drank, sentiments Of friendship
exchanged. and the bonds Of lang syne re'
| newed.
GENERAL ASSEMBLING AND PROCESSION, &C.
The Charleston Rife Club assembled at
A. N. yesterday, and sent delegation of six
! of the rihenen under Professor Meier, to escort
the sengerbund and Teutonia Societies and
the Turner's to the rendezvous. On their way to
headquarters at Lindstedt's Hall, they were
Joined by Lieutenant Katie at the corner OF
King and Liberty streets, who took command
Of the escort and party, and preceded to the
prize depot, Won santen's Bazaar, King-street,
near Market, where the King Of last year, MIR.
| W. d. Dunnemann, was met and escorted in
line to s'Lindstedt's," where the general gather
ing was in progress.
THE PROCESSION
Was then formed. A brass field-piece, borrowed
from the arsenal, and four large bay horses took
the lead. Two of the Charleston Schuetzen
we're mounted on the horses, while on the piece
were four more OF the club, all in uniform with
flags in their hands.
The target Of honor, in wagon with two
horses, came Immediately next. 1t was wreath.
ed with flowers and held aloft by four of the
Rifle Club.
The prize carriage, with the chairman OF the
committee, MIR. A. Niemanu, and Mr.. Theodore
Spengler, honorary member Of the Germanis
Schuetzen of Washington, D. c., which he or.
ganized, and others with the silver prizes II
their hands, followed. E1-Presid,n ,nt Spenglel
had on his breast fine gold testimonial media
given him by his club
Metz's band succeeded the carriage. discours
ing music as they marched along.
The committe, consisting Of Professor Meier
F. Won Santen, F. Wehman, E. Waltjeu and j
O. 81. Claussen and others, under Lieutenant
| Klstte, came next.
The New York Rife Corps were Immediately
in the roar Of the committee, and carried ar
American flag and their elegant blue silk com
pany flag. Their uniform is q pleated sack o.
green baize, black facings and trimmings
black telt hats, cord aud acorn tassel and greer
| ostrich feather. The following is list Of off
GERS and members: Captain, J. F. Gerdes
First Lieutenant, F. Kuebel; Surgeon, 7. Plae
ger. Members-G. Errey, II. L. Meyer, B.
Won Geleyoe. q. Bishof, b. Wellbrook. A. Wahl'
mann, F. Wanemacker, N. Crusus, h. Jer.
gems, J. Cordes, G. Jeffers, F. Jalenburg, G.
Dirsch, and Colonel d. Rrinker, Of the First
Regiment Of New York Cavalry.
The Jersey City Sehuetzen Corps delegation
came ns1t, a. follows: Captain, J. Horstman
F. W. Muller, G.. Wehrhorn, VIM. Harrison,
Johnny A. Albers. Their uniform is the same
as that of the New York corps, save that they
have bugles on their collars and plated epau
lettes.
Behind these followed the Sseneerbund sni
Teutonia Societies, and the Turner's and theil
pupils, and the scholars Of Mr.. Bergmann'i
school.
| THE ROUTE
or the procession was through King ant
Broad streets, East Bay, Market and Meeting
arests. up tothe South Carolina Railroad de-
pot in Mary-street, where they embarked in q
train under Conductor J. W. Reed, who car
ried the gay and festive Schuetzen whizzine
TO the Platz, where they formed again, and
with cheering music, marched up the avenue
saluted by salvos from the brass Napoleon
The gate at the entrance to the grounds waf
decked in evergreens and flags. The process
sion marched in and around the main hall, and
thence into the hall, where there was plenti
full collation. served up, which was attacked
with gusto.
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS.
Captain Alex. Melchers welcomed the visi-
tors in an eloquent though briefaddress in the
mother tongue, which drew forth repeated
cheers. Captain Gerdes responded at length
in hearty speech. he spoke Of the National
Fest, and said he and his friends had come to
enter with spirit into the familiar festival
about to begin. He said he was always at
home with Germans wherever he could find
them, irrespective Of political faith. ALI that
he asked was that they came from the Water
land. Turning to Captain Melchers he pre-
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