The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-04-27
ghs family Girrls.
Little Gretchen.

want you to join US.
This was the manner In which
my friend, Captain Blaumgarten,
accosted me one morning a few
days since as I was stepping into
my carriage to make my accustom-
ed round Of visits. Ireplied that I
had not time, as there would proba-
bly, be patients who would need my
attention. Then followed a short,
| persuasive argument, and we parted
with the understanding that 1 was
to try and go in the course of the
day.
After my numerous visits, in
which every one was fortunately
doing well, took my way to the
grand festival ofmy German friends.
It was six O'clock before reached
the enchanted realm, and, not see
ing the captain, made up my mind
to look about. Nothing had been
spared to render the place inviting
and picturesque. The many stands
for lager beer were set off by fes-
toons of the English and German
flags, with here and there a banner
belonging to this particular associ-
alton. In among the trees, which
skirted the many walls, was a sau-
sage stand, ornamented by a most
ludicrous picture, representing the
man who ate sausages and the man
who did not. To my mind, the
enormous size of the former was as
painful to reflect upon as the skele-
ton proportions of his companion.
Further on were arbors for such re-
refreshments as soda cream, cake,
DC. The two pavillions of flying
horses were also well adorned by
flags and evergreens, while the
whole was enlivened by merry
groups and promenaders, whose
happy faces seemed never to have
known a care. The men, with their
neat suits and graceful plumes, the
women, in gay holiday attire, held a
great interest for me.
There were also pavillions for
dancers, and concert band," that
performed most beautifully -iR-an-
other part of the grounds for the
benefit of those who were fond of
opera. In the center of the park
was erected an enclosed canopy,
under which were displayed the va
rious prizes. The first was an ele-
CANT gold mounted rifle, then gold
medals, sewing machines, China
sets, silver services, clocks, watch
es ornaments, DC. I saw nothing
there I should have valued at less
than three guineas. Presently I saw
a small crowd approaching and, up
on nearer inspection, found it was
the king; in other words, the one
who had been the most successful
in shooting-the winner of the high
est honors. Attendant upon him
was a man carrying an enormous
bottle some three feet long, which
had once been filed with Rhine
wine, but was now twO-thirds emp
ty. Following this man came a
boy bearing a goblet that cores
ponded in size with the bottle. All
were in high glee; the kings merry,
broad face was lighted by the jolli-
est of smiles, and, catching sight of
me, he ordered some of the wine to
be passed to the stranger. Forth
with the immense goblet was held
under the mouth of the enormous
bottle and half filled with superior
wine; this was presented to me with
great ceremony by the lad, and I
drank to the health of the king q
good draught, returning the glass.
His majesty thanked me and drain
ed it.
BY this time the shades of night
were falling fast and soon the
grounds presented the most daz-
cling appearance. Wherever 1
turned the grove was ablaze with
numberless lamps and brilliantly
tinted transparencies, with here and
there a flashing star formed of torch
es, or an arch of rainbow cOlored
lights.
As / wandered about saw a
| crowd collected at one extremity of
the grounds and directed my
course thither 70 learn the cause
It was presently apparent; upon a
tight-rope stretched some sixty feet
high, from tree to tree. was a man
who moved cautiously yet grace
fully forward, risking life and limb
for certain sum q night. 1t was
a giddy sight, and as I gazed there
flashed across my mind another
/ grove, another tight-rope, another
/ gay throng gathered at a Shooting
Festival, and my heart grew sick
within me, / turned away TO sink
weak and trembling upon the seat
of a friendly arbor. Rowing my
head upon my hands 1 passed again
through all the horrors of that