The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-24
JOLLY TEUTONS.
Over Thirty Thousand of Them Gath
cred in SchuetZen Park.
KING OF THE FESTIVAL.
Prize Winners at the larger Of Honor and
the Programme for To-Day.

shooters Fest, at Schsetzen Park, were disap-
pointed yesterday. Tho clear IN the morn
ing. and everything promised that the day would be
gala one indeed. Before ten o'clock the entrances
to the park were thrown open, ana hundreds OF men,
women aud children, all in holiday attire, crowded ID.
Tho Northern Railroad trains, the Hoboken and Jcr
sey City street car iincs and hundreds OF vehicles
IRON the elegant clarence 10 the twowheeed
butcher cart deposited their quota before the gates
and immediately hurried OF Tor more. Within every
thug in perfect order the walks freshly graded,
the shrubs trimmed and the air heavy tho per.
tune OF wild flowers The buildings throughout tho
grounds were gay with thousands of lsss and stream
ers, and hundreds OF banners were entwned with the
ivy plants that climbed about The and Of
tho castle. Tho clouds OF the early forenoon, rolling
up from the west caused some iorebodings us to
the afternoon, but ny two O'Clock they had
all passed away and the sun again smiled
on the beautiful park and ITS thousands OF visitors
The prize house during the early afternoon the
centre OF attraction. for curing the day II 10 TO
stripped OF It's glit.cring md valuable ornaments.
Throngs Of people crowded about 1t ana admired the
beautiful medals, cups other prizes Many OF tho
sharpsnooters too, pressed around and thought Of
what they would claim WREN their
choose Tho prz, Of $500 IN gold was not tho least
attractive by any means AMI the little morocco and
sa,ia case winch reposed the gold p.ccos, ghcrng
In tho sunlight, the OF ws,iul eyes,
| THE GRAND
On tho Grand Plaza, immediately opposite the cas-
tie, stand was erected. upon which the coronation
OF the aKing," Farrow took place rho stand was
gantiy estooned with maroon and gold velvet, and
glttering throne erected about contre. An
orchestra was stationed by, during the core
monies discourscd choice music. The plaza
ever, mighty burs. Of applause would
ana tho - American "shcer mingled l" rno NJ
most good nature prevailed and not single incident
occurred to the pleasant feelings Of The crowd.
Inc s,ae shows and tents Of aurioslties were well
| patronzed, and the exhorsrs upon the outside
redoupicd their efforts to induce 10 tho mys-
tedious recesses OF their tents. showing that 1t was
their last day but one. The dancing platforms werc
Hsa sn p'0p and SnSs Of no music as
coursed choice bis opera, together
with selections sacred music. The people present
were evidently u music-loving people. ana their ae-
sires could yesterday be satisfied 10 the very fullest
turning Of the maKs the
would DO met with 6arsts OF melody. One was never
entirely beyond tho reach OF tho use, but
at the northwestern corner OF the the ah-
ing breezos would only occasionally wait u subaucd
refrain Of some opera or lew chords OF some grand
sort, for tho cool shade NJ It's borders
afforded mos. aolgh.ioi retreat All day the boats
were 10 constant demand, and happy banos oil people
rowed about or rested under tho trees until late
tho evening. As the afternoon adyauccc tho crowds
at the entrances became, from their almost
manageable The ticket sellers aud the gate tenders
were nearly overcome Ia the rush Tor admission, and
long lines OF men waited for opportunity ISur-
chase tickets. SO grcat was the throng tnat II was
estimated that Ut three O'Clock afternoon there
werc July 3d. 900 people IN the park with the number
increasing every hour SO great too the rush Of
private carriages aud vehicles that early
the drives the Park Tor tho protection OF psdes-
trans To-day the festival viii be continued with all
mo attractions ana increased iaciIes for dancing
large number OF bands OF music will DO attend.
ance and every effort will be- made make tho clos
iLg day g,la one. The feature will DO tho team
matches for Tho "Rod ana Gun ana Pores, ana
Stroam medals, as already announced in the HERALD.
AN AMERICAN KING.
| The ceremonies attending 3nc coronation OF Mr.
Farrow, Of New York, the "king" Of the festival
wero participated IN ny iuly i've thousand sharp
shooters and ten thousand spectators rhc platform
on the plaza crowded with the dignitarics OF The
o'clock Major George Acry, president Of associa
tion stepped to tho front and welcomed the
dross Mr. Farrow then oame forward escorted by
two young ladies. He was DIRE <ed IN the uniform Of
his eiub-lhe zet,ler Ride Club. OF New York land
was greeted win prolonged cheering. young
LADY, MISS Annie Ermisch OF Jersey City, tnen dec
grated grated HIM with blue s,,kon scarf, elegantly
covered head, anu pinned the liking" gold medal on
his breast.
Miss Ermsch then spoke as follows
"fhe contest Is over and you, by score OF 1,0t9
out OF possible 1so0 points, have proved the vieoe
Your opponents marksncn from All parts Of tho
Uned States ana they have proven the nkselves foe
men worthy Of your steel, and YOU By year skill and
ability, have shown yourself emitted 10 the no nors
which, on behalf OF tho sbarpshootcrs OF tho Unilcd
States Of America, u Is my pleasant task - bestow
upon you. II the wish OF these associations OF
marksmen that this sash which now you may
always prove ne harDinger Of SUCCESS, aud
II Is also tho hope that you will be lrue 10
their colors, that you viii STAND rcady
TO guard aud defend them aud show yourself worthy
10 be their champion 1t IS also their hon, and de-
sire that the medal which | am about 10 ph &c upon
your breast always be worn with honor and that
you will always prove yourself worthy . be It's
w,arcr see 10 Il mat we,i US the good name Of
the association IL never furnished, aud let IL be
record on me book Of life win show clear scoee Ie,
your aim be honorable. let your target he succs
may you never miss your mark"
mud ia "A N hs nfutaH
that Il was soon 10 be his privilege to attend the
scan,zenfesi to be held next month Dlsseldsi, In
Germany. II am taking honors with M, y he said,
'and hope TO return with more" The King ctosci
remarks by proposing three cheers Tor MAJOR Asry,
the president OF the festival
the following - tue complete aud corrected Iist OF
Der ot rings made ny each. rho prizes given 10
these gcntiouen yesterday afternoon Immediately
after the coronation, The other prizes wi be pro-
william Duree. Troy, 10; On. Keller. New York,
Newark, 90; william Hahn, New York, 90; John
MAUI, Philadelphia, 80; A. iiol1mann. Nov York, %.
"a; II Bn,ain, Hartford, 81 y. schmid,. Brooklyn,
81; H. Crasius, hotoksn, 63; x. wcdeman, Jersey
II Horsmana, Hobosen. o3; o. Qu,taoier.
bridgeport, ~; W. Cowdcn. Rock Island, 60;
E.w,,nam.. Hartford, o.; rnnp Klein, New York, os
j. blumenberg hoDoxcn, C2; D h. Pularu. New
Britain, 81; 7. y. yoikuann. New YORK, Ge william
Frrow. New YORK. Gs; L. Dreyor. New YORK. 81; J.
Il. Clausen, New YORK, ~; j. H. Dutschsr, Troy, G2;
X. spnz. New York, ~; y. scnuchardt, BrooKiyp,
o.; .; r. Grohmsnn, New York, 81; IN. kic,a, Jr.
New YORK, OIL; =. Landou. Hoboscn, 81; q. Baier,
New York, o.. Captain Gcorg Acry, Of
n. stieber, Philadelphia, OIL; G. q. Zstt.
her. Ney York, 60; Val Locwer, New York, 60;
Martin Henkcn, New YORK, 90, 4. Ruppel, Brooklyn,
CO. l. A. Leaan. Jerey city, 90; Peter stocksrt.
saltwater, 90; Albert Keller. Now York. %. On.
Horncy. Williamsburg, 90; d. A. Schwary, Baitl-
more. b9 On. kuodahl. New York, 80; T.. Kuhimann,
New York, 80: Z. pausen, New YORK, g.; David
Jordan. New YORK, 30; J. A. Bauer san francesca,
80; George scback. ro,isviIie, Pa, 80; ". ~ H.
koenig, san Francisco IS; Charles kruse, HobokeD,
IS: Afchy Paul Cohoes, n ", IS; Charles Babcock,
Troy, 81; H. Quittmsler, bridgeport. 5s
Mr. Pollock, Troy, IS; a. Zengner, Green
vile. N. !. 81; 4. J. Dittmsr. Jersey CITY, 57
~ Dorrlsr New York, 81; Anthony Meier, New
York. 81; William Stein, Jr rhiladep bia August
Bererow, Newark, 57:J ,. kollc, PhlIaJei ph,a 81 ;
Il. Gchrs, Hobokeu. 81; II vupius, Pot,svilic. 0. |;
James Burback, Chicago. 81; Ben Brown, staten
Island, 81; X. 9: Moore. New YORK. 5'; y.