The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-11
THE SCHUTZENFEST.
SECOND DAY.

SECOND DAY.
General 1Amusements-The Eagle Shoot
fng-Prizes, SC.
The second day OF the Schutzenfest was no
less brilliant than the first. The crowd was fully
as large and all entered into the spirit Of the oc-
casion, determined to enjoy themselves as much
as possible and as there was every means Of
pleasure, and all wore bright, happy faces. 1t is
fair to presume they succeeded.
ANUsEMENTs.
The exercises yesterday were commenced with
out any form alites AS soon as the rihemen and
their lady friends came on the ground, about 0
O'Clock the former proceeded to the shooting gal
lery and the latter to the dance han, and soon
we're heard the lively reports Of rites, while over
head the light tripping OF feet and soft strains
of music told that the ladies were engaged in an
amusement as congenial to them as that sought
by the "Lords Of CREATION
About halfpast O'Clock the crowd commenced
to gather; and by ten the grounds presented an
animated spectacle. The crowd OF boys, both
white and colored, seemed as anxious as ever 70
engage In the sports which Afforded amusement
to the crowd, and perhaps to them also, but which
was sadly detrimental to their clothes and gene
raj appearance Here q lot stood in row, each
waiting for his turn to take Eve cent piece out
OF bowl OF molasses-of course carrying OF more
molasses than specie Others smoked cigars
filled with POWDER which as the fire reached It,
flashed OF; but the prospect OF five cent
piece If the cigar was smoked out caused
them to retain the cigars In their mouths
despite singed lips, noses and eyebrows; others
attempted to walk the circular log, generally end
ing In q fall either In bag OF charcoal on one
side, or a pile OF -four on the other; others ran
races In sacks. But We will tire our readers by re-
ferring to all OF these plans which the Committee
OF Arrangements originated to entertain their
guests, and, therefore, we will only refer to one
or two more. The greasy pole, with its prizes at
the top, was the height OF ambition for many
boys, who essayed to climb 1t, but few succeed
ed. Some grew weary before reaching the top,
others, more earnest reached the apex, only to
dnd that the wind had caused the prizes to swing
out OF reach.
THE EAGLE TARGET.
The shooting for the eagle was commenced yes.
terday and as the prizes and honors for the sue
cessful shots are Of more value and greater than
for tile ordinary targets, the rlnemen kept up an
earnest and rapid hre upon the bird, which Is
perched upon pole one hundred and sixty yards
distant from the shooting gallery. Tile bird Is
divided into eleven parts, leach OF which Is to be
shot away,) which, with the prizes attached, are
as named: For the crown, set OF French
bottles and glasses valued at So: for the imperial
globe rotary album, valued at S6; for the scep.
tire, silver headed cane, valued at 81; for the
head, cedar cigar case valued at S.; for the neck,
travelling bag, valued at $40; for the lei claw,
revolving cigar stand, valued at s11; for the
right claw, castor, waived at sle; for the left
wing, a gold-headed walking cane, valued at SIS;
for the right wing. china tea set, 81 pieces, val
ued at s2O for the tall, silver goblet, valued at
see; for the body, silver tea SET, valued at $50.
The kingship Of the coming year is awarded to
him who shoots on the eleventh and last frag.
ment
Soon after the shooting commenced, the roll OF
the drum announced that the bird had lost por.
tion OF his make up. II was the crown shot on by
Mr. F. Torck. During the day the apple Of state
and sceptre were also shot away-the former by
Mr. c. Menslng, the latter by Mr.. B. Bequest.
TIGHT ROPE PERFORMANCE.
At4 O'Clock the firing ceased, and shortly after
wards Miss Nichols and Harry Leslie gave anoth-
er Of their performances on the tight ropes, per.
forming many dangerous, wonderful and anus.
Ing feats. 1t Is impossible to do justice to these
performances in any SKETCH and we therefore
advise full attendance OF cur citizens at the
Iesrivities-a5 thousands OF tnem uo-2nd see
them They are we'll worth visit, and besides
there are countless other things to occasion sur
prise and admiration.
Thus closed the programme for the second day
OF the fest 1t was successfully CARED out without
the least confusion There was not one hitch In the
arrangements OF the committee, who covered
themselves with glory.
TuR PROGRAMME
for today, which Is as follows, usures glorious
day OF enjoyment, and we expect to see larger
crowd on the grounds than usual:
l. The rihemen meet at the SchutzenplatZ.
2. Prize target shooting for gentlemen from
o'clock A. NJ. to 4P. NJ
Prize target shooting for ladies' from l O'Clock
to o'clock P. III.
The shooting at the eagle takes place from
o'clock to f. and at the target Of honor from IL ~
to O'Clock P. M.
s. Dancing from 12 NJ. to P. NJ.
4. Professor LeSlie auu DiiSo Nis"oi' III 'NeAi
daring feats.
S. General amusements as on Monday, viz {:
Nine.pln alleys, gymnastics, singing Italian mu.
sic, race running balloons, milk feeding, sugar
eating. molasses diving. sack running, creased
pole.
A RoustNG BENEFTT.-The Baltimore Ga
zette, Of Monday, says: "Mr. John T. Ford has
surpassed oil his previous charitable efforts. Over