The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-06-21

quet OF the Germantn-An Enthustas-
tic Escort-Parting Mt the Depot.
[FRoM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.
SAVANNAH, June 10.
Having come from home intent upon enjoy
ing themselves, your Charleston Schutzen
never grow weary in the pursuit of pleasure
After hard days shootiug; at the Fest, varied
by periodical visits to the booths, numerous
turns In the dancing hall, and half dozen
games of nine-plns, one would naturally think
that they were in fair trim for good nights
rest, but If they are it does not seem to trouble
them much As consequence, the serenade
of Monday night was repeated with variations
last evening, and Muller's Band Is fast pecom
ing most popular organization among the
Sayannlans. Last night the party visited the
offices of several of the daily papers of this
city. and by referring TO your Savannah ex-
changes of to-day you may infer the eject OF
the music upon the local nerves.
This morning found the Schutzen eager for
the contest, and bent upon making the most
of their last days stay, Consulting their
tastes the memt RS rode out to.the grounds
at their convenience, and at ten O'Clock the
shooting began. The interests of the day
centered in this, and brisk and Well-dlrecled
fire was kept mp until four O'Clock. The eagle
held his own 30 stubornly that the practice Oh
calling the numbers of The marksmen In turn
for them to come up and shoot was dlscon-
tlnued, and indscrlminate firing upon the
bird began. Breach-loaders, minnie rifles and
gums of huge calibre were brought TO bear
and the bird speedily showed signs OF distress. .ss
MIR. A. F. Meyer was again Succession III Mt GMls
contest and brought down WI MI ing ea schafr of
Savannah. Other portions were also knocked
ofr hnt being out Of turn they did not count.
Az the close of the shooting the heavy body
was alone standing, and at this the Savannah
marksmen will exercise their skill tomorrow.
This being the last piece, whoever knocks II
down will be the frat king of the Savannah
SchuIZen.
At4 o'clock the firing having ceased, and the
books and tickets having been examined and
counted by the judges, the prizes were award.
ed. These were all on exhibition In glass case
standing in the open air In front oil the ell
trance to the shooting stand. The Two CLUBS
formed In separate lines and having been drawn
up in front of each other, President Elsinger
made the presentation speech In German. He
said It, afforded him great pleasure that the
Charleston Schutzen had been so successful In
their shooting, and that he could now award
them the first prizes both ior the target and
eagle shooting. Their success was but the
natural result OF their proficiency. He hoped Inc
Savannah SchulZen would take pattern from
their visitors, and at the next meeting show
themselves worthy competitors 10 tnese ma
topal sports. He said the prizes had not been
named tor each winner, but that all were
displayed in the case, and the winners were
requested, when their names were called, to
come forward to take their choice.
The result of the shooting was then declared,
and the winners In turn chose their prizes as
follows:
TARGET SHOOTING.
lat. A. +. Meyer, 81 centres, handsome
silver pitcher and waiter. Presented By Mrs.
Helmkin, wife Of the vlce-president OF the
Savannah Schutzen. to be given to the best
shot In the Charleston delegation.
I'd. J. n. Happoldt, 40 centres, basket OF
champagne, (Bouche fils.)
Sd. J. Logemann, 35 centres, silver butter
4th. F. Kressel. IS oontres, silver castors.
9Th. q. Dreyer. 35 centres, revolver.
9Th. J. A. Moroso. 81 centres. opera cloak.
7th. A. M. Williams, 81 centres, pair OF der
sth. N. Marin, 80 centres, Savannah, gold
sIh. P. schalsr, 2s centres, Savannah, meer.
schaum pipe.
10th. ]. Schall, Is centres, Savannah, revol'
yer.
18th. J. Hirschback, centres, Savannah,
umbrella.
18Th. J. Fl. Ploger, centres, silver bell.
Nth. F. Qulnt, centres, Savannah, meer-
schaum cigar-holder.
18TH Fl. Poecht, centres, Savannah. plated
cigar lamp.
10th. D. W. GoetJen, 8 centres, meerschaum
i7th. J. Kaufman, 8 centres, Savannah, pair
18th. II. Bube, 3 centres, Savannah, snuff
box.
EAGLE SHOOTING.
Crown, A. F. Meyer, gold headed cane.
Sceptre, D. w. GoeI1en, sllVer-mounted re-
yolver.
Head, A. F. Meyer, cake basket.
Right wing, P. Schaier, (Sayannah) thermo-
meter.
After the presentation, q general adjourn
ment to the booths and dancing hall ensued
until the day closed, and the visitors Left the
ground as the sun sunk slowly in the glowing
west. The Schutzen rumbled toward the city
in their 'busses and carriages, and the visitors
did likewise. The attendance at the grounds
was good, but not as large as on Tuesday.
The weather was fine, and the fest ln every
respect an even and harmonious success.
But short time was allowed the Schutzen
for packing and preparing TOR their night
ride, when delegation OF the Savannah club
stormed the Planters, and carried the Charles
tonans their willing prisoners, to the hall ofthe
Germanla Fire Company. This fine hall on
the third story, was the scene of the cordial
opening welcome and collation. given TO the
Heharleslon Schutzen on The night of their
arrival and 1t was now to witness the last
friendly gathering Uf The clubs. 1t was bril-
llantly Illuminated, and the long rows of white
tables were covered with tempting viands.
| These were discussed con anaore and with q
copiens accompaniment of lager beer. Finally
the tables were cleared, and, to the dismay of
each gallant Schutzen, two bowls OF porten-
tous dimensions, broad-brimmed and deep.
bottomed, were placed In battery upon the
table, fianked by an array OF glasses and
bottles: They had done much, bnt more re-
NAMED for them to do, and with an heroic
cheer, the forlorn hope, led by the heavy
artilleryman, went boldly for the enemy.
President Elsinger here made an elegant
address, in German, on parting with their
guests, TO which President Melchers, having
been called for, responded In few humorous
remarks, ending with national sentiment
which brought down thunders of applause.
The Marshall Hose Company, No. l, OF Savan.
nah, now came In, preceded by band of
| music. and added their genial presence to the
eujoyments OF the scene. The attack upon
| the bowls WAS resumed, and tOasts and speech
making were In order: Mr.. c. II. Bergmann,
| of Charleston, in response to voclferous calls,
made ine address which was loudly applaud
ed, and he was followed by others. whose
| feelings bubbled over on this occasion In sem
| timents and songs of every description. To
one succession OF merry-maklng and joyous
hllarity the evening flew by until the warning
hands of the clock showed that the