National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-05
THE SCHUETZENFEST.

CONTINUED from First Puge.)

Den Gisnspunkt des Festes habit Ihr ereicht
IND Nichts des schuetzenfestes reuden Rieicht.
After the lunch the company dispersed and
amused themselves In visiting the many points
Of interest about the grounds.
THE GROUNDS
are bespecked with stands, from which are sold
all the heart can desire, prominent among which
gro Messrs. sprohs a Beyers bar, handsomely
trimmed with the American and German en-
signs y. II. Genty's bar, similarly trimmed; the
wine bar OF Henry VIII, from which nows all the
different grades Of the grape juice. A promi-
mont point OF attraction is the "Modoc Head
quarter" kept by Messrs. Helmuth a Butcher,
and, unlike the reception which General Candy |
received, hearty welcome and q cool glass Of
beer awaits all. This stand Is adorned In the |
most elaborate style, and over the bar Is pic
turc Of two Modoc Indians. Adam Young has |
beautifully arranged cigar stand. supplied with |
all the best brand, Of cigars, and attended by |
Mrs. Young and her two nlcccs, each Of whom
IL well and favorably known to those who have
for the past three years visited the festival.
The bar between the bowling alley and the |
shooting stand Is kept by Mr.. George Bauer who |
with a corps OF able assistants, makes a spe- |
cialty OF mixed drinks, and offers TO furnish
smash, julep or cobblcr In as good style as any
town house. His establishment was deservedly
THE SHOOTING BOOTHS,
an Institution at the tests, are three In number,
and as usual attract considerable patronage.
The nrst located TO the right OF the pavilion i'm
mediately adjoining the prize stand, Is run by
Messrs' Reh Lcioig, VINO have introduced an
entirely new feature In the shape ofa r'cpndfers
or Daughter OF the Regiment, about whose neck
Is drum. 10 her hands are the sticks, and
when the fortunate shootlsts strikes the BULLS
eye the lady beats the roll IN true drummer
All 81 har IN oh r.ena htrtla M
other points at which to direct shots. The gen
tlemen have NUMBER OF nne air guns are po-
lite and antole, AMI opened tho Test with con-
siderable custom.
fothe ieH OF the nun ehtrahceH tne snoot-
ing stand OF Hans jerks, VINO mas male ample
PROVISION Tor thoso VINO Wish TO try theN iuck.
ne mas no speciaiues, Out MS guns anh targets
arc nrst class.
rRIzK BOWLING
mas ever been one of 'he principal attractions a.
TIE Park, aud this year u bids fair TO eclipse al
prior OCCASIONS The ailey y IN charge OF COM
mittee OF members aud open TO 81 unui y
p m me rules are ntty cents iN ,oh oi saa
balls, and any one can roll as of.en Us ne sces NJ
arecord oil the game being Kept open LOT ihspeo'
ton At all times. rn's portion VI .ne entertain
ment was nocfaily pa'ron'1cu uu',ns .ao enur'
niug ear's u the fest. The prizes each day ar
as hiiows; First prize, $40 In gold second, SIS
thiru, 80; fourth, Is; nfth, "; sixth, 80 scv
enth, 70 eighth, "; ninth, 81; tenth, ~.
In addition TO these general prizes speech
one mas been prepared In the shape OF no
golu medh' 10 DC awarded TO the member OF tn
Nerein VINO makes the best score during the fou
DAYS. Tue committee In charge OF the bowlini
ares Geo W. Bauer Henry wiz, John Anger
man. VIM. Behrens and X Rudhardt
chiLpkkss GAMES.
Nusual, consideraoie attention Is paiu 10 u
amusements for the children, and Mr.. Loui
Behrens, to whom the task has been intrusted
proposes they shall have their full share OF fun
the prizes In cash and articles amount TO abou
$50. and among the games are the greasy pig
the creased pole, the magic wheel and othei
sports well known to all. OF course, the com
petition IL open 10 all, anu tue boys yestef
day afternoon Afforded considerable amusemen
10 the adults, and mad lots OF iun themselves u
trying for the prizes.
LADIES SHOOTING.
In accordance with congratulated custom
the association have erected shooting CALLER
for the ladies, and placed It In charge Of Nj
hugh Rambler They are entitled to certai
NUMBER OF shots, and the -FOUR successful one
will each day be awarded a prize, to consist c
some article useful to ladies, such as fans, part
sols, reticu'es, &c -
,n hH rh.sSi AZ oVH a..
W .ue 'e''en W '"e otuha'ee DePa,
enI nAs Ecu P'a..u 'u postum on 'he p,'
' ,,, VI. n'e, . e".' uee. "
s'A'ue VI huuoo'u'' auo a''i"o's inu'n aue'
lion. IL was sent as present from Prussia
the United states Government, and only arrive
In TINS CITY on SATURDAY last. IT'S the broadwe
American) breech-loadlng pattern, manufa
tured by the celebrated house OF krupp, oe
many. Inc carriage Is OF wood, with ste
bracings; the axe OF steel and on II, on eith'
slde OF the barrel are seats OF wire-wicker Il
tne gunners. Inc oartel Is OF sohu steel, thre
men rine oore' anu on Top Is tue royal crown au
tue monogram W. X, Wllliam Rex9 Also, u
ionoWins inscriptions: "feo aloria CT Patrla;
''"nna h'''o resn, 40. lioE.
HEADQUARTERS.
Near the pavilion Is the headquarters, or king
tent, IN elaborate canvas arrangement, mad
perfectly water-tlght, aud decorated on the Il
terror In most fantastic manner with gilt an
colora. This will be used during the fest by tt
committee and their guests, and will undoub
edly prove pleasant resort for all who have o.
casion to use 1t. II attracted much attentio
and comment yesterday.
GENERAL ATTRACTIONS,