The New York herald., 1876-09-06
THE vOLKSFEST.

SECOND DAY OF THE pLArrpEurscHxN TzsrI.
vAL-AMusING SCENES IN THE PARK AND
LAUoHABLE ENTERTAINMENTS.
Yesterdays continuation OF tho Harvest Fest drew
much larger crowd schuetzcn Park wero present
on Monday From noontmo until four O'Clock tho
multitude rapidly increased, numbering at the Inter
hour about 15 900 persona The shower Of rain which
nterfcrcd with the OF tho preceding night
had improved the atmosphere Of yesterday, and
left the park in a agreeable condition.
Tho scene presented after tho fest begun
was Of most animated description, rivalling in
eccentric sports aud picturesque attractions tho like
events OF old country recollection.
Upon two sides OF the grounds a double line of
booths stretched In the order OF street. fomina
sort OF boulevard for public parade All OF tho little
houses were gayly ornamentcd with German and Amer
lean flags, while largely ettercd signs upon the front
and sides OF each indicated the the goodies
and provisions to be obtained within. Somo Of the
inscriptions in and were surmountcd with
pictures Of an explanatory nature few English
signs wcrc visible, and some that intended for
English did but spare justice to the language prizo
shooting gallery for instance, bore tho dscouragina
inscription :'Prcc Shooting GalIery-Fnst Price,
Twenty five Dollars" "
Upon tho grounds thero perhaps sixty booths
which offer together every variety Of refreshments and
amusement. The eating houses displayed all sorts Of
German dishes from little canded cakes to impressive
strings OF Bologna sausages that hung from wall "a
wall Those caterers who were able TO furnish dshcs
OF exclusively North German style were extensively
patronized by home loving individuals great
variety Of sido shows open on every side com.
prlsng both natural and unnatural curostes uniycr.
sal panoramas, tho Ubiquitous fat woman and ..ouly
living cniatives OF sundry phenomenal spccies
fcats OF juggery and prestidgtation performed
In tents with seductive pictures and silver.
toned rcnncrs the outside Before this array o,
wonders passed crowds OF excited children, who hesL
tatcd a. TO which Of the auring entertain ncnts do
served irst investigation. in all parts OF tho gardcs
were varied amusemcnts, suited 10 every age In.
clnation. Swings OF all descriptions flying horses
run by steam, wheels OF fortune and fortune telling
birds, hazard games OF ring throwing and shooting
BIRDS bowling alleys, shooting galleries.; in fact,
confused pandcmonium OF sports Prizes wcre
offered IN many departments, S2, 500 having been
allotted ior inc purpose by tho committed In
schuetzen Ncren tournament FREQ to all Is open
during tho festival There ten prizes altogether,
ranging from 81 TO $40, which will be given 10 tho
makers oil the best single scores Three shots arc
allowed for 81 the target beng OF tho German style,
counting half inch rings The dancing platforms.
three in number, bcrally patron zcd during tho
afternoon and evening. Upon tho the milf
tary band from Governors Island dscourscd c~chinl
waltz music
One Interesting feature OF the park which attracted
universal attention, Is the Norman castle built BY
Mr. Wright and sold by HIM TO tho Schuctzcn
corps. Everything upon the inside and tho
terror OF the structure of the Old English pattcrna
picture not often 10 be seen in this country. Visitors
allowed to pass through wapscottcd apart
ments aud feast their eyes upon tho handsome
decorations. Another point oil interest was the North
German peasant home. SO complete IN every old FASH
toned detail, even TO the windmill upon neghborng
elevation
In this yesterday was performed christening after
the old style custom of Germany The sports oi tho
afternoon included many Of the most lsugnabc and
mirth-provoking description Two dollars were offered
10 any boy who succeeded IN riding uneasy Little
donkey around tho ring Tempting gns were hung
upon the top oil pole, 10 wbicn any had VOL
come choice WAC surnountcd tue distancc--and
grease Acrobats OF very clever order delighted
the crowd with their difficult achievements, ana per.
% rpa In na
early evening humorIsic procession nlcd through
the park embracing many amusing features. The pro-
grammc for to-day s full Of interest, this being what
Is known as tho harvest least or the most important
day Of the festival