The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-04-23
of old soldiers, they made a notable and hand
some addition to the turnout Of the day.

Of old soldiers, they made a notable and hand
some addition to the turnout Of the day.
THE CAROLINA RIFLE CLUB
came next in the line, turning out about
seventy-fte men, in their nest uniform, con
sistlng of a gray hunting shirt. with green
shoulder straps and trimmings, and plated
cord over the breast, black pants and hign
felt hats. The latter we're ordered out ex
pressly by the company from the manufacto
~. and made a particularly ane show. Tne
brims are looped up on the left side with q
gilt crescent, from beneath which rises
handsome plume of green feathers. The ciuo
made a striking and imposing appearance 10
the line as they marched along the street.
Their anniversary is on the goth OF December,
and the following are the names OF Inc ON
GERS Major Theo. G. Barker, president
G. j. Walker, first yice-president; c.. r. Miles
second vlce-president; F. Z. Huger, third vice
president; J.. W. North, fourth vice-presldenl;
Thomas Frost, Jr., secretary and treasurer; L.
B. Doolittle, first warden; W. st. ]. JerVey,
second warden; c. +. Holmes, Jr., third war
den; ". &. Steadman, fourth warden; L. N
| Chisolm, first director; ]. P. Lesesne, second
| director; G. S. Coffin, third. director; E. a.
! Smythe, rilemaster; G. R. Walk, ensign.
The handsome colors presented to the cub
last spring were borne on the parade, and
| were escorted by I've members Of The Ger
man Rifle Club as a %color-guard. Next In the
procession moved
THE TRlUMPHAL WAGON,
drawn by four handsome bay horses adorned
with partl-colored p:umes. The large wagon
THAT of the Southern Express Company re-
sembled a moving bower. From Its four cor
ners rose. pillars of arborvita and h3"ers
which supported a large canopy oil red, white
and black cloth, decorated with a profuston Oh
| roses and other flowers, and with variegated
| hangings. The four supporting pillars were
bent over, and, uniting over the centre OF tne
wagon, supported a huge imperial crown.
This was Intended to represent the crown OF
Germany, and was supported on all sides oy
the colors of Prussia, Bavaria, and the other
Kingdoms and States forming the German
Empire. Seated beneath this canopy were
fifteen beautiful little girls, dressed IN Whlte'
with broad green sashes' around their should
ers, and waving flags of the various German
States. Two of the largest wore gilt W
upon the front of which were the arms OF the
United States and the German Empire.
H KINGS
came next. First, B II. Beqnest, last years
King, with the Queen and maid OF honor, !
an open carriage, drawn by tour stylish
horses. The Kings for the four years proceed
ing came next, also in an open carriage. They
are Messrs, D. ". Goetjsn, Theodore Melchers,
I. Dunneman and Louis Muller. In another
open carriage rode
THREE HONORARY MEMBERS
of the club-Major Franz Melchers and
Messrs. q. L. Deden aud b. Harms. The two
former are the Oldest members, and, With
General John A. Wagner, were founders OF
the Schutzen Gesellschaft. The corps has but
five honorary MEMBERSHIP three above
named, and Mayor WAGNER and King VIII
liam, of Germany, who could not spare the
time to be present at the parade. Next to
these marched
THE POST BAND
from the Citadel, In full dress uniform, with
fourteen pieces, under the direction OF Pfoies-
sor Beerwith. Securing the services OF this
band for the parade was a happy thought OF
the German Rife Club, and added essentially
to the show of the day. Their performance OF
Ole Wacht am Rheln," while the rihemen
were assembling in the morning, was uniVer-
sally praised, and the measured cadence Of
their inspiring strains while on the parade
ELECTED the highest encomiums from all who
heard them. The small people were also huge
" delighted with the grenadier drum-major
who marched II. front with a tremendous gilt
knobhed stick, with which he marked the time
and directed the movements Of the band. The
gorgeous get-up of this luuctionary, and his
striking tout.ensembe, suggested the pertinent
question to several of the darkies present,
whether that was General Grant? The band
were followed by
THE GERMAN RIFLE CLUB,
in their %weli-known uniform, consisting Of
dark pants, green blou:es, trimmed with
black, and black felt hats looped up with In
perlal cockades of red, white and black, and
adorned with green plumes. The club turned
out strong, and paraded over one hundred and
forty men, which, with those detached as
guards of honor, escorts, &C., made up a hand
some turnout OF over one hundred and seven
ty.fve men on the ground. They marched
well, and formed the main part OF the process
sion. The officers of the club are: a. Melchers,
president; F. Puckhaber. vice-presldent; G.
b. Petermann, treasurer; r. %Issertel, secre-
tary; F. Ansel, tsrget-master; James simons,
Jr., solicitor; F. Helms, n. Kiatte, J. GarVes,
L, Dunuemann and ". s ken, directors.
The heavy silk colors, with gold fringe, were
accompanied by a color.guard OF two men
from the Carolina Club, and were borne in
the centre file of the linz.
PROFESSOR BOND,
the famous tight-rope walker and wire-dsncer,
dressed In fancy costume, brought up the
rear of the procession in an open carriage.
In this order the array moved up King street
In gallant style, and filing into Ann street took
the train for the SchutzeDplalz.
TIE ARRIVAL At THE PLATz
was announced by a salute of twelve guns,
which doomed forth q welcome as the rifle
men descended from the train, and formed on
the green at the end of the avenue. They
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