New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-05-21

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success.
Two large wagons of the Stern's Ferti
hzlng Company, decorated with large ever
greens, shrubs and lot of sugar-cane in
full bloom, came next, followed by the
wagon OF Herman Breusing, of No. 24C
Julia street, with number Of uphOlsterers
lively at work on some fine rocking chairs,
etc: little boy busily picking moss also
occupying prominent place in the wagon.
William nj. Sommers, No. % POydras
street, agent tor Christ Staehun's Phoenix
Brewery, st. Louis, came next, with
a wagon decorated with green, on which
were seated some prominent beer saloon
| keepers, who, in a lively manner, tested the
merits of the "Bock Beer" which gained
the prize at the late Louisiana State fair.
| Prominent in the third division was the
| German Louisiana Draymen's Association
] President George Eschenbacher. came next
| with their fine banners, and large draw
| loaded by large tub with ice, and several
| barrels of lager, drawn by two mules, har-
messed tandem; the dray was gaily deco
rated.
The Magnolia Band preceded the Magno-
liza Club, of the Fourth District, about
eighty men, each bearing magnolia flower
in his hand, and wearing black, red and
golden rOsettes.
In the fourth division was the Louisiana
Mechanics Association (Gel0erb VereiR),
about 100 men, with President Hubert Wax
and Vice Presidents Bischop and Gross
They had several splendid banners, and
made very fine display
The Bakers Benevolent Association, Pres
ident Philip Schulz, came next. They had
the VOlksfest bakery on fine decorated
wagon of Mr.. John Armbruster, brewer, on
Franklin street, and drawn by four of his
fine horses An oven, attended hy the fol-
lowing bakers; W. Pender, r. Kuhlman,
L. Bauer. furnished Thousands of cakes to
the crowd. -
The pupils of the German American ele-
mentary schools we're out in full force on
eight or ten neatly and tastefully Orna-
mented furniture wagons, kindly furnished
by the prOprietOrs
A large line of private carriages, contain
ing the National Club, the German consul,
Captain Won BuelOw, of the steamship
Frankfort, and other well known gentle
men, as well as numerous citizens with
their families, closed the procession.
Arriving at the Fair Grounds, Mr.. Charles
POtthotf, president of the VOlksfast, opened
the festival in brief speech, and then in
troduced the orator of the day, Hon. George
H. Braughn, who delivered an Grafton In
German.
Mr.. Braughn thanked those present for
the honor again conferred on him, he hav-
ing addressed those who were visitors of
similar festivals in former years, several
times, as far back as 1861. But he never
had had an opportunity to address them on
such occasions in their own native Ian
guage, being always chosen as the orator
in English. ~
He eulogized the efforts of those gentle
men who, by their untiring energetic exer-
tiOns, had made the Volksfest the grand
success it was.
He spoke about the noble purpose for
which 1t was given, aiding the newly erect
ed and so highly successful German Ameri-
can schools. And, said Mr.. Braughn, let me
call you welcome on this very particular
day, the "Pfngsfest," the day which, in our
old home, is set apart for such great festi-
walls as we to day offer it to all who wish to
enjoy it with us Mr.. Braughn paid high
compliment to the ladies who had, by their
numerous presence, adorned the festival,
and cited Schiller's celebrated praise to
them:
''Ehret di Frauen sic fechten und weben,
Himmlsche Blumen ms iTdische Leben."
The unity which made this festival a great
success should also lead us to practice it in
all conditions in life. 1t had worked more
great things in the world than all power
and war.
Mr.. Braughn closed with declaring his
pleasure in seeing almost every nationality
represented in the German festival That
was as it should be, and would have a gen
eral good effect. He hoped that all would
feel happy and visit the festival on the Sec
Ond day.
Judge Braughn's remarks were received
with deserved applause.
The Fair Grounds were handsomely !
decorated with the flags of all nations. |
There were several bar-rOOIRs, the "Barba- |
rossa," L" Im Schatten," "S8ngerhalle," |
geological Garden"
The large brick building was elegantly |
oramented with hundreds of flags, and a |
fine concert was given by band Of music, |
and the choice songs by the Deutsche Man !
ner Gesang VeTein, who sung Conradin |
Kreutzer's "Tag des Herm," cans Water
land, 3" "Die Wacht am Rhein," etc
This young glee club, composed of about
one hundred and fifty members, appeared |
for the first time before the public. Pro-
fessOr Otto Weber, the talented divigent.
has brought the club up to high standing |
and for his services has already received a
handsome compliment, being presented with
a fine baton. There was almost every kind
Of amusement provided by Mr. George StrO-
meyer, who has the experience of several
VOlksfests, and the public amused itself ex-
jensively.
The sports were numerous during the
afternoon, consisting of hOrsemanship,
'acing, base ball gam es, dancing, etc.
Second Day.
The Fair Grounds yesterday were crowd
d with our German brethren, the occa-
ion being the second day of the Volksfest.
There was also large attendance of Amer
cans, who entered into the festivities with
zest and zeal that did them honor.
In the day the grounds were covered with
he children of the members, for whom was
rranged several pleasant games, including
he foot races, sack races, base ball, and
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they presented quite a pretty scene, ar
aged in their new uniforms of white, and
heir heads covered with unique straw
iats.
In the evening the grounds were illumi-
lated with Chinese lanterns, pine and coal
orches, that with brilliantly lighted booths
resented beautiful scene. All through
he evening could be heard the crack of the |
life, aimed by some aspirant for a prize.
everal of which we're offered. The sound /
ng of the drum infOl med the thirsty that a
ew keg of lager was about to be tapped, I
nd consequently a rush was made,
7hich, to the unsophisticated, looked | I
s If there was going to be a scrimmage, {
nd they sought safe places in the pavil-
)ns. Lager, the indispensable beverage,
owed In immense quantities, and those
Tho had imbibed quite freely gathered I
round the booths and sang snatches of ]
Ongs-remnants of the Fatherland-which {
lade the gardens ring with their bacchana- I
an echoes. "The Watch on the Rhine" be-
lg a favOrite among those assembled, large {
rOwds of grand singers sang it with We
emence that plainly indicated their enthu- {
asm and devotion to the 'Old country" 6
The large exhibition room was decorated c
18th German and American flags and il s
in an artistic manner A splendid 6
and diseOursed sweet and enhancing
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