The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-06
THE .sGHUFzENFESR!
Fifth Day.

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The clear spring morning yesterday was "a
| pleasing change from the rain and threat entng
ciouds OF the preceding days, and the bright
weather was worthy of the last dag OF the great
[ German holiday. At an early hour Indications
were observable which promised gala day at the
schutzerpatz. ami innumerabe nondescript
| vehicles, with their horses adorned with the Ger
man colors. exhibited q remarkable activity in
| plying around the streets. The trains on the
South Carolina Railroad were crowded; the
steamer st. Helena was thronged each trip
with living freight; gentlemen had to stand on
the plato rm Of the street cars; aud the omnI.
buses and other things en- wheels, which kept
plying ur the shellroad, all reaped rich harvest.
AT THE sCHurzENPLATz
everything wore an unusual mir of gaIety, and the
crowd grew steadily as the numerous visitors
came In one continuous stream. The nags and
banners waved and futtered merrily on the
breeze, and the music from the two bands In at.
tendance so ended q welcome to all. The booths
did double business; the merry go-rOund revolved
without ceasng; the cracking OF the rides grew
quicker as The time approached when all firing
was to cease. The outdoor amusements were en-
Joy ed with double relish by the immense crowds,
there being Of course many who had not been on
the Platz before. The scene
II THE BALLROOM
was beautiful and exciting. The dancers occu-
pied every foot OF the floor, and, as they moved
In unison with the soft music OF the band. the
effect was indescrtbable. The healthy exercise
brought out the color upon many O fair cheek,
and q hearty enjoyment characterized the whole
scene. at O'Clock Il shot from the small brass
cannon announced hat the shooting had ceased,
and the target of honor and the centre tickets
were referred to the secretary to declare the
prizes. Az the sir gun gallery,
SHOOTING CONTEST AMONG THE LADIES
was in progress, for which several prizes were
offered The fair -shootsis fired from g rest gen.
orally, and acquitted themselves in very credit
able manner. The amusements If egg beating,
bucket tlAng, roller walking, climbing the pole,
&C., were now carried on with uuceasing activity,
and the repeated cheers and hnrrahs which re.
sounded through the grounds showed how much
fun was going on. at 3 O'Clock the rifemen fell
in at the target. masters Office. and, accompanied
b5 q band OF music, marched around to the
speakers stand, whe. e the
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES
d!splared the numerous and valuable prizes,
which were TO be bestowed upon the
lucky marksmen. The table was resplend'
ent. Gold and silver were living about In
great profusion, and every one concluded that the
banks had resumed specie payment. The little
girls dressed in white with green So hes, who rode
in the triumpEal car on the day Of tne professions
were al! or the stage and helped to make up the
picture. Tic oficeIs Of the invited companies
were also on the stand, and alter burst OF music
from the hand, the Hon. A. P Aldrtch was intro
duced to the audience Owing to sudden at.
tack OF Illness the orator OF the day. James Sim.
mons Jr ESQ.,, was unable to attend, and Judge
Aldrich, who happened to be present, was Invited
to address the assembly. The Judge delivered
brief and spirited address In his usual forcble
style, and upon concluding received three cheers
and tiger from his enthusiastic hearers.
General John A. wagener, ex-president Of the
German Rifle Club, was next introduced by Cap.
tain Melchers, and delivered an.aGecttng address
In German, which aroused the enthusiasm Of his
sympathetic listeners to The hlg g,est pitch After
the cheering had somewhat sub'ided the marks
men who had gained prizes were requested TO
ascend the stand. The prizes for the target shoot
ing were delivered to he several winners by the
veteran General with some humorous and ap-
propriate remarks:
l. Silver waiter. pitcher, and two gobiets, and
gold medal-A Geilfuss:.
2. Set of silver forks and medil:A. F. Meyer.
g. Gold headed cane aud medal. c. II. Claus
sen.
4 Clock and medal-R. j. Iorenz.
s. Child's carriage and medL IA. DRYER.
9. Fruit ba-kct and medal-J. II Happodt.
DitCher
sees.
S. Tta1ot-!I Buck.
O. Rocking chalr-N. C. Lusn.
TO- ock and meial-E. q. Dryer.
II. Two sllrer.p!aied goblets and melal-F.
Krcsscl.
Io. Lunch haskct-B. Bcquest.
l3. Silvrr.h AIDED cane-G. Eogcmann.
Ia. Set gold sleeve buttnns-I Henson.
IL Set Silver plated spoons It. Melchers.
IG Set silver. plated SpoOns-L. Dunnemann.
II. set rUlu sleeve bAtyons-D. Goeben.
is. Toilet set. H. Piener.
49, Travelling bag-L. Muller.
20 rver.plated cup-Juhn A. Moroso, Charles
ton Rihemen Club.
The first prize and gold medal was for the most
bulls ewes m:,de during the festival; the second
prize for the second most BULBS eyes; the third
prize for the third.most "ull'S eyes; also, medal
for the most and secoud most buips eyes made
every day. -
YRIzE rARGEr.
The shoostngas this target Was OF hand. The
target has diameter OF tGelye inches, the centre
being enclrolsd by numerous an.s, all Of which
are n lnabered ThegrearesE manner OF .rings In
three shors -thsrIin secures the 1rss prize; the
second most secnres the -secoid; and the third