National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE sCHITETZENFEsT


This is to be gala week for our German
fellow-citizens, as wen as for many Americans.
who have immemorislly used to enjoy the oc-
casion. It win be seen by advertisements In
another column that this week has been Sc
lected for the annual fest of the Schuetzen We
rein, an occasion which has gradually become
the most popular social event Of the summer
season.
| The association was organized in 1885, and
chartered by Congress In 1895. The schuetzen
Verein owns its park, consisting of twelve acres
of ground, tsstefully laid out, and having every
convenience of shooting galleries, bowling
alleys, dancing pavilion, banquet hall, &C.
The property costs the association 30 far over
100000. In May, ls7l, when Mr.: Wolf be
came president, the association had barely $50
members. They now number over 500. An
nual fee, active members, SO; passive, So.
After this fest Is over the intention js to close
the park entirely, subject only to the members,
30 as to make 1t socisble. pleasant and exclu-
| sive. -.-------- - -
The association enjoys, and deservedly so, an
excellent reputation. II has contributed vastly
\ to better understanding OF the social life of
our German-American citizens, has aided to
smooth the differences between Us, and given
US an insight into that life of cosmopolitan
ease which enjoys, but does not abuse, the
good things of life.
It numbers among its members some of eur
BEST citizens-men of wealth and intelligence,
large number being to the "manner born.'
| The tests, Fourth Of July celebrations, dedica-
ton of Steuben monument; &C., have been
nationsl events, and the speeches made copied
and widely circulated
4 Presidents, Cabinets, Congressman, and, In
short, our best citizens have spent hours OF
real enjoyment in the park, and the fest Of this
week win no doubt be largely patronized.
Much Of its prosperity is unquestionably due
to the energy, devotion and singleness of pur-
pose of its genial and excellent president, who
fenioys not only the condolences and esteem of
the society, but Of our citizens at large.
THEATRE coMIQUE.
Another excellent bill has been arranged for
this weeks entertainment at the Theatre Com
ique. All the old members Of the company are
retained and a number of additions made,
among them Mr.. j. 8. Edwards, favorably
known to frequenters of the Comique. An
excellent programme is announced, and is SO
varied that monotony is absolutely impossible.
:" The New York Fireman." sparkling sensa-
tional drama, will conclude the performances.
The last scene shows Epxall gardens and the
combined French and German can-can. 1t
should not be forgotten that the performances
at the Comique are given in a comfortable
pavilion, through which the summer breezes
have full scope, and that the visitor can keep
as cool as if seated in Lafayette square.
! RIVER EXCURSION.
The young people of Dunbarton- street church
announce moonlight.excursion fo1this even
ing on the steamer Pilot Boy, starting from
Sixth street wharf at 4:30 p. NJ. and High
street, Georgetown, a little earlier. Nothing
can be more delightful and romantic than a
sail on the Potomac on such clear moonlight
nights as we are now enjoying.
BASE BALL MATCH.
On Wednesday next game of base ball
will be played on the Olympic grounds by the
Creighton and National clubs. Ladies win be
admitted free