National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-10

The beautiful dawn Of yesterday presaging the
glorious day which followed was ushered In by Q
salute Of booming guns, fred by the Washington
Sehuetgen Verein, announcing the opening Of
their tenth annual fest The happy thought Of q
weeks postpOnensnt had brought Its good fruit,
and although the seven irksome days were
heightened by the anxiety Of many, all agreed
that it was wise delay and one which would add
to the treasury Of the association and the pleas
ure of their guests. The arrangements for the
festival had been perfected on the same grand
scale which had characterized the previous ones,
and at an early hour the members were sstir,
preparing for the event. 1t had been arranged
to rendezvous at a. m. in front Of Abner's, on
Ninth street. and before that hour the roadway
was lined with handsome carriages, and the side
walk With eager mem sers, clad In the neat uni
form Of grey and green of the association, hurry
ing to the appointed spot. As is usual on such
occasions there was q slight delay, but that was
unnoticed by the
HAPPY GATHERING.
1ncluded in the ceremonies Of the procession, or
rather preceding it, is the formal escort Of the
Ocials from their residences to the place Of meet
ing. In accordance with this custom the grand
marshal and his assistants about $50 o'clock,
proceeded in a handsome barouche to the resi-
dence Of Mr.. John L. Yogt, the president, on
Seventh street, between d and E, and, acting as q
guard of honor, conveyed him to Abner's. They
then returned to the residence Of the king Mr.
E. Stolpe, and soon that worthy hero was with
his fellow members. Around his neck he wore
the glittering emblem of his royal position, but
for all that he mingled with his subjects in the
most condescending manner. Some few other
preliminaries were observed, and then the pro-
cession was formed in the following manner:
TIE PROCESSION.
Detachment Of mounted police, under command
OF Lieut.. Noonsn; large wagon handsomely
decorated and drawn by four spirited horses, con-
tanning portion of the Marine band; standard
bearers, mounted-Henry Grovernan Verein COL
ORE: L. behrens American colors; B. COLL, Ger
man colors; chief marshal, G. WV alker; Joseph
Cato, aid. and joseph Klein, sdjutant; assistant
marshals, Samuel Eiustein, Charles KlotZ, Carl
lander, n. L. Blout Il. Eisenbeiss, Herman
Benzler, George KOrzel, A. L@fier and George
The marshal and assistants were all hand
s6meIy mounted, and in addition TO their uniforms
wore sashes and scarfs. Then followed in car
riages the com mittees of the Verein, each armed
with rife, in the muZZle Of which was bou-
suet. In the first carriage was President YOgt
and ex-President Wolf. 1t was expected that
number Of the Baltimore association would be
present as
GUESTS,
but as their fest also begun Yesterday 1t was i'm
possible for them TO attend. Following the COM
mittee was q chariot deliberately decorated and
Pauline Rudhsrt the Goddess Of Liberty: miss
Emma Zeh, GermRnia, and Misses Virginia Zeh
and Katie Kessel, maids Of honor. The goddess
white and blue were eunningly and tastefully
mingled, and on her head was q liberty cap. Ger
mania wore q robe Of black velvet, with under
skirt Of orange, and on her head was crown.
The maids were dressed in simple white. On the
Snsriot, Sn9 acting IS an escSrt 81 hSn0f was the
four in number, under the command Of Oscar Alb
ner. They were uniformed in attire similar to
the members Of the Verein, and were each armed
with 9 crossbow. AFTER this chariot was another
section Of the Marine band, and then Vice Pres
1dent VIM. Holmes and the members OF the
Vereip. About 10 O'Clock theyHgot well under
way, and the line moved over the following
ROUTE.
Out Ninth street to F, TO Fourteenth, to H, to
Seventeenth, to Pennsylvania avenue, to Fifteenth
street, to Pennsylvania avenue, to the West Capt.
tol gate, counter.march to Fourand-a-half street,
Seventh street out Seventh street to the park.
The beautiful day had the effect of bringing out
. number Of spectators, and as the procession
greeted with applause and waving Of handker-
chiefs. In different sections Of the city, but notice
ably on Seventh street, tie residences and bust
ness places Of both German and American citI-
gems were appropriately decorated many Of them
the nany-colored decorations.
When the head Of the line reached the park q
salute was fired by the battery, under charge Of
Mr.. Filling. The police opened ran ks at the main
entrance, and the procession marched in and the
occupants slghted at the entrance Of the club
glass Of beer, and then the cadets formed in line
and escorted their fair charges into the banquet
hall, where they were seated. Then the Yerein,
made detour Of the ground and marched into the
hall and stood in their places at the table When
the band had concluded, President Vogt ad-
dressed the members as follows:
REMARKS OF PRESIDENT voer.
GENTLEMEN: In celebration Of our tenth annual
festival we are assembled here. The large at.
tendance is proof Of the unity Of the society and
of the kind patronage Of our feIloW-citizens.
Although none of the invited Kindred societie
fheess Judge ID that Without them we viii maSe
our undertaking complete success, perfect har-
mony being the chief ruler.
The shoYt speech was received with hearty ap-
plause, and the band played an appropriate air.
Then Master Oscar Abner arose and made the
following remarks:
REMARKS OF A CADET.
Mr. PRESIDENT: hereunto tender my sincere
thanks TO you and those Of the members who in
terested themselves in the organization Of the
the age Of boyhood, the carrying Of Wespons is 4
mere play, but whenever need should be to stand up
in defense Of our country its Liberties and rights
in hand, fOlloSing the example 81 our fathers, as
freemen-
three cheers, which were given with q will, and
then came the order to fall in, (which, translated
meant eat.
EATING.
This was promptly obeyed, and an attack made
all along the line. The tables, three in number,
extending the entire length of the hall presented
!. most tempting appearance, and the iunch-ior
caterer, Mr.. Henry Meyer, to get up as fine an |
entertainment as can be procured In the District.
members scattered for short rest prior to begin
ming the work Of the day, prize shooting, which |
began at o'clock. A stroll through
THE GROUNDS.
Now that they are almost vacant is not particu-
larry interesting but for want of something bet
ter to do 1t is made In front Of the main entrance
stands the splendid Steuben monument and over
ARRANGED IN fantastic d Lines is canopy Of nags
lanterns east Of that is the portico Of the club
house decorated with fags, evergreens.and notices
the east end is seen in peaceful folds the Amert
can and German flags festooned, on the north and |
tooning and notices, and the musicians gallery |
on the west end Is also decorated. On the north /
end Of the grounds to the left Of the main en- |
trance the spot sacredly
DEVOTED TO BOYS,
are the greasy pole and other like implements /
for their amusement. The swings are In good con-
dtIon, also the ladies' shooting and bowling
the schuetIen cadets, who began their priEe
shooting with the cross-bow for the King medal,
nsndSGms silver medal sPPrOPrtstsly inscribed:
this spot, and BY him is wicked. looking man,
who sells watermelons and smaller doses Of 4
right Of the gate you meet first with bar No. j,
kept ny BreeheD, OF Baltimore; next a shooting
galley; then fantastic both, eopt1irIng any
quantity Of snowy articles, This 10 known as
FORTUNA TEMPLE.
ana you can either spin wheel or take graD IN
the game Of chance. 1t was too early in the day |
% tempt luck, and we pass on TO "Old Time |
Rock, the stand kept by HenZe, ole of the lsrg- |
est and best appointed on the ground. Few peo- |
pie as there were on the ground the half dozen |
attendants were busy, and we passed to the |
HWurst," or sausage stand, where Jolly Ebel and |
his aids sell genuine, unadulterated sausage |
Then bar No g. Of Carl Reerch, and then obIi0ne.
ing across the road is a shooting Rallery then the
prize temple. Immediately in the rear Of The |
pavilion is the "Big BONANZA" Of Kolb; north Of n
the platform for the performery-John lie CLAIR. |
the antipodean wonder; Mons. Leroux and MILE
Eurocleu. the trapeZe performers, and Professor |
Parker, with his troupe Of celebrities. This com
pletes the circuit and in the centre is to be found
the stand for the band the carousal for the little
ones Ssyres' ice cream saloon, the headquarters |
of the Arion and S9ngerbund societies, Adam
Young's
CIGAR BOOTH, ...... H. .. 4
q bijcu tent, admirably and tastefully ftted up |
for the use Of the executive committee, and T. Alb
per's wine and mixed-drink booth. Above and |
overlooking all there Is the grand pavilion, in |
which the chandeliers and music-stand are Orna- |
mented. All through the grounds, wherever Q |
place can be found TO hang them, are flags and /
banners. Noticeably, and in conspicuous place, |
Is the green and the harp and the sunburst OF |
Erin. From tree to tree, through the groves and |
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