Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-19
The Schuetzenfest.


THB ANNUAL FEsTIvITIEs--AN oPBN-AIR ENTER
TAINMENT-THB WINNERS OF PRIZES, &C
myriad OF colored lights and blazing arches
flashing among the trees caught the eye Of the
pleasure seeker bound for the Schuetzen park,
just after he had crossed beyond the city limit 8
last evening. This preliminary view, aided by
strains OF music floating softly on the evening air.
served to excite his Imagination to proper point
for the full appreciation OF the pleasures OF the
German festival Upon arriving at the grounds
the eDchantment lent by distance was not dis
PEELED. The eye became bewildered In tracing out
OF Lights IN circles naa
The effect was to magnify the perspective, so that
it seemed illmitable. The illumination was inner
than In any previous year.
The crowd at the park last night was not large,
when compared with the crowds that have been
assembled there In former years Acharacteristic
Detective omcers were stationed at the gate for
the purpose OF excluding all improper characters.
pleasure OF those who were present, still, when
viewed from mere business standpoint, detract-
ed e from the financial gains of the yerien The
have proflted greatly in former years from the
reckless extravaganza Of the miscellaneous crowd.
Under the ban OF the associaton n anpisd for ads
mission to the grounds.
AN OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE
At O'Clock a procession was made up at the
club house, composed Of the performers engaged
for the festival, and headed by the band This
procession wound through the circuitous paths to
the open air stage, or platform, where the crowd
assembled. AS a preliminary to the performance,
there was liberal discharge OF candles and rock
cts, which threw ftful glare over the scene.
Then the performance, which was very creditaole,
when show booths were erected in q market
square, or open air theatrlcals were given by STROLL
prepriats intervals during the performance coiored
lights were burned, and then artificial
spectators stood on the grass about the
platform. At the back OF the stage stood a
little temporary structure, about the size OF sem
try box, cu:taned gaudily. which served as green
room for the al JrescO entertainment. The perfor-
mers in their tights and spapgles and gay apparel,
dience and carried on conversations with the com
m1tteemen and the band. First, gentleman and
a lady acrobat in snug tights, came forward and
formances, terminating in the lady leeping upon
the head OF her male companion, and three bal
ancing herself calmly, with her arms folded,
while blue lights were let OF and the band blared
three or four bars in slow time. When the
yoclierous applause called forth by this tri-
with shapely and muscular limbs unencumbered
by clothing came to the front with the approved
hop. skip, and jump movement, and gave club
m1ratiOn She wound up by working herself up
apparently to frenzy OF movement. circllng the
clubs about her head, and driving them through
the air at a great speed. Two gentlemen vocalists
and ''change artists" then delighted the audience
with number OF songs, containing various senti-
ments. which seemed especially pleasing to the
young maidens and their SWANS, who stood SIM
perIng about in the grove. ga refined lady voca-
pleasing sentiments, which were rewarded with
proper share OF red and blue lights and prolonged
howls on the bass horn: very funny exhibition
to be a man, and its keeper, young woman
a5ed c,,a IKE Indian elephant driver
INDY
which set the youngsters wild with delight. Punch
and Judy appear to keep up with the times, and
moments notice. When the curtain was rung
down on this puppet tragedy the procession was
again formed and the performers We're marshaled
back to the club house. The entertainment was
frame OF mind Tor enjoyment. ~
THE SCENES ABOUT THE PARK. 'ji'
The crowd then scattered through the park. A
goodly company repaired to the pavilion and spent
the remaining hours In dancing. Finally groups
could be seen here and there on the benches under
the trees slipping beer and taking other refresh
ments The sausage booth at once became
popular, and there appeared to be danger
OF such run on the sausage bank as to cause a
chine was set up, and athletic young men amused
themselves by testing their strength. Whenever
big, burly fellow came along to take hold OF the
for his %
If you break It," etc. And when disconnected by
luoSe Cries u0 maue very poor MT, ne would
stink OF amid the 1eers OF the crowd The walters
flew about with well -1reghted trays;the grab-bags
attracted the patronage OF many who were In
clined to tempt fortune In a small way, and the
whole company seemed to be In whirl Of pleasure
like the treleSs wooden steeds OF the merry-go-
round that chased each other eternaly round their
narrow circle.
THE WINNERS OF PRIZES
About thirty ladies took part yesterday in the
prize shooting for ladies' The prizes were awarded
as follows: First prize, Mrs. Charles Meyers; sec
ond, Mrs. Muelheisen; third, Mrs Bessler; fourth,
Mrs Loef1er, fifth, Mrs. Walker. Prizes for bowl
ing were awarded as follows: First prize, Adolph
Miller: second, Henry Buscher, third, E: Hagenah,
fourth, Gustav Hartig fifth, Henry Fendner; sixth,
Major Kirby; seventh, William Muehleisen; eight,
William Fendner. Adolph Miller was given In
addition S. for making the most ten-strikes. The
prize shooting by gentlemen was also in progress
yesterday. under the direction OF George j. Suet.
ferle. first shooting master; John Leopold, second
shooting master: and Peter DIN, king: The win
nerS OF prizes will be announced on the closing
day Of the fest. To-day the king shooting is In
progress, and the king Will be crowned to- night
After this ceremony the annual banquet viii take
place.