Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-02
The schuetxeuf~<s.

withstantiing the rainy weather In the early part
Of the week was probably the most successful,
the Kind ever given in the District. Yesterday
the various sports were heartily enjoyed.
PRIZES FOR SHOOTING FRcN A REST 3
Late in the day the Sehuetzen Verein essen
bled, and, preceded by the Marine Band
marched through the grounds 70 the prize tenn
pie, when, forming i'm open order, Mr.. Wolf adj
dressed them, and awarded the prizes for shoot
ing from rest as follows. each successful
schhetzen receiving hearty cheers as he bore
away hss prize :-First prize, $50 in gold, Nj
X. Heunsch, of Washington; 81, SEQ silver, Mr.
kneesi, Of New York; Sd, SSe currency, Mr.
Klein, OF New York; 4th, so currency, Mr. A
Koch, Washington; 5th, sewing machine, Mr.
Pietche, Baltimore; 9Th, rosewood LIQUOR stand
Mr. Elbring, Baltimore; TIN, son gold, Mr.. Has
seihurst, baltimore; sh, kitchen range, Mr
Sehlotterbach, Washington; 9th, silver butter
dish, Mr.. Kaiser, Georgetown; 10Th, one doIer
wine. Mr.. LlppOld, Washington; 18th, revolver
MI. Wassman, Washington; 18th, liquor and
case of wine, Mr.. waltemade, Washington; nth
llama shawl, Mr.. Meeth, Baltimore; 18th, rega-
lation SchuetZen hat, Mr.. Walker, Washington
10th, sTyglass, Mr.. Rsu, Baltimore; 18th, box OF
wine, MIR. Rudhardt, Washington; 18th, box oil
cigars, Mr.. L. Boyer, Washington; 18th, IS cur
rency, Mr.. C. Rupert, Washington; Goth, cradle
Mr.: hummer, Baltimore; 2lst. box OF wine, Mr.
Seller, Washington.
TIE COPELAND PRIZES,
for shooting without rest, were distributed ms
follows:-1st prize, $40 gold, Mr.. w. Fendner
H.
smith, Washington; Sd, S25 currency, Mr.. II.
Rudhgrdt, Washington; 4th, basket of cham
payne, Mr.. L. Boyer, Washington 5th, silver
card-ease, Mr.. Meeth, BALTIMORE 9th, so gold
kneessi, New York.
OTHER SHOOTING PRIZES.
Besides these prizes, extra prize of so
currency was awarded to the Schuetzen who,
during each day, made the greatest number OF
center shots. Messrs. Klein, Baltimore; Hassel-
hurst, Washington; X. Heunsch, Washington;
ana am b. Boyer, Washington, took these prizes.
SO currency for having made the greatest npm-
Der OF center shot-236.
LADIES' PRIZES.
The LIST prize for ladies' shooting was won by
Mrs. RUPERT, toilet set; 81. by Mrs. G. Walk
or, a pearl necklace; Sd, by Mrs Behrens, a cup
and saucer; 4th, by Mrs. Eoriander, a pair of
porcelain vases; 5th, by Mrs. A. Koch, a box of
shells. Mrs. Z. Rupert won the elegant Jew
elry box offered as a prize for the most center
shots made dnring the fest.
The LIST prize for ladies' bowling was taken by
S Mrs; John Berger, porcelain vases: I'd; Ms. A.
ladle.
THE BOWLING PRIZES FOR GENTLEMEN
were awarded as fOll0ws:-Mr. CollinsW orth LIST
prize, a china tea set; Mr.. Wolf, I'd. parlor
stove; Gr. Leinz, Sd, rifle, presented by Mr.
krdhardt; MIR. George Walker, 4tb, box of
wine; Mr.. W. Behrens, 9Th, IS; Mr.. r. Rud-
hardt, 9Th, half dozen handkerchiefs.
THE sILvER-MoUNTED DRINKING HoRY
was made known about 10 O'Clock, as follows
Sangerbund received ,4Si; the Choral Society.
5l2; and the AriOn and others, 26.
While the votes were being counted
GOVERNOR COOKE,
accompanied by General BabcOck, entered the
grounds, and was escorted To Headquarters by
President Wolf and introduced to many of the
nut mbers and visitors. The announcement of
the result in TIE meantime was made known
m 10 m her nf fha md
repaired to the tent and rendered the Governor
aserenade, singing the :" Morning Song" after
which cheers were given for the Governor, who
addressed the assemblage, saying:
" Ny Friends:-I have this moment learned
that you are the happy victors in the voting
contest for the possession of the valuable and
artistically mounted drinking horn. Very sim
cereiy congratulate you upon this evidence for
you OF the friendship and appreciation of this
community. congratulate also the community
upon the fact that it has within its midst musical
challenge the admiration and competition of the
leading cities of the nation. That You are
worthy OF wearing the palm OF victory is proved
by the exquisite rendering of the beautiful song
y0u have just sung. thank you for the honor
OF your handsome and agreeable serenade, and
pledge you my earnest cooperation in advance
ing Your material and magical interests"
The Ssengerbund, after singing the "Knipht's
Farewell" end the :. Watch on the Rhine. )" gave
Tor Governor Cooke, the IGNORED guest of the
evening, nire musical cheers Governor Cooke
here changed his relations to the party, and for
a half hour becoming the host, extended his
generous hospitality.
HONE, SWEET HOME!
1t was past twelve O'Clock wnen the bell tolled
sweet home :" Then the throng was seen to
move slowly towards the gate, and gradually the
grounds became deserted.
The teste has been grand success pecuniarily,
fully $500, perhaps more. The number of yisi-
tors since the opening and up to eleven last night
was within fraction of eighteen thousand.
Inc success OF the festival is due in a great
Washington Schuetzen Verein, who was unre-
hitting IN his exertions to ensure the comfort
and pleasure Of visitors. Then, too, his happy
oh-hand style OF oratory is we'll suited to such
occasions. Brief but pointed; the wiz and hunor
with little flashes of sentiment and
touches OF good feeling, it is just the thing for
pIlze distributors. welcome addresses, and last
Out mol least "the festive board"
CoLoRED PUBLIC ScHooLs-Business Nsetin1
Of dke TrEstees.-The Board Of Trustees of Col
ored Schools met last night. Mr.. johnson stated
that i ne lad ordered hydrant placed in the o
ing painted. Also, that he had visited the school
rooms at Rev. Mr.. Bailey's church, Buzzard's
Point, and secured a janitor to keep the rooms
ID 9roer. MI. Wormley reported that he had
made contracts for having the school-houses let
tered. Mr.. johnson submitted q letter received
from Mr.. Newton, enclosing his school report
anu Dill Tor his pay Mr.. King said he too had
received similar bill from him, but he could
wait awhile. The subject OF temperance socie-
ties in the schools was referred to Superinten-
dent Cook. Mr.. johnson moved that the music
teachers be directed to confer with the superin-
tendent in relation to the appropriate hours for
teaching; adopted. Mr.. King made a motion
that the compensation OF the new teachers be
$50 per month; adopted. a large number of
bills for repairs, school books, insurance, Sc,
were ordered to be paid. Treasurer King sub
mitted statement showing amount received in
July and August, 50 ,222. 80; expended, S6.I52ol;
leaving balance in bank of S2,470.62 The
contract for furnishing school books was award
ed to Mr.. W. Ballantyne, he being the lowest
bidder. Mr. johnson laid before the board a
letter from August Schornborne relative to a
brick wall at the Lincoln school; referred to Mr..
Wormley. Nr. Wormley stated that Mr.. Sy-
phax would turn over all the money and prop
erty in his hands belonging to the schools on
next Monday, and close up his accounts. Mr..
johnson submitted the report of the Board of
Examiners for teachers. -Thirty-four were ex-
amined, only eleven of whom passed the re-
quired test. The list was read, and it was found
that those who passed stood in the following
order in regard to proficiency, 600 being the
standard and all rejected below fifty:)-Clara T..
Collins, 81 I-1O; Martha Tucker, 81 9-1O: Alice