Evening star., 1886-06-16


of Mr.. Steads character and the great value of
his work.
AT THE SCHUETZENFEST.
A Night ut the Park on the Seventh
street Road.
THE KINGS CORONATION AND BANQUET
SCENES ABOUT THE BRILLIANTLY LIGHTED
PARK--MILD GAMES OF CHANCE-THE PER
FoRMANCE ON A RUSTIC STAGE.
A night at the Schuetzen park is what every
man about town promises himself during the
Schuetzenfest In former years most people
who were unable to go more than one evening
chose the evening on which the new Schuetzen
king was crowned and took part in the festivi
ties attending the coronation. This year, how
ever, attractions equal in brilliancy to a coro-
nation have been arranged for every night.
The attendance at the park last night was
large, though the threatening aspect of the sky
undoubtedly kept away many ,who would
otherwise have attended. Until after dark the
cars and conveyances employed in transport
ing passengers from the boundary out the 9TH
street road to the park were we'll patronized.
Just as darkness came down over the park,
and the myriads Of lights in the trees made
the scene like one from a fairy tale, the MEM
!! bers of the Verein made ready to crown their
new king. All day long the cracking of rifles
OF the shooting range told that the sturdy
mafkSmen OF the Ferein were cOpteStiDg for
the Chief honor OF the year.
THE CORONATION AND BANQUET.
At night 1t was found that Mr.. Augustus
Stolpe had won the crown with a splendid
| score. So procession was formed, and march
ing to enlivening music, escorted the new king,
Mr. Stolpe, and the retiring king, Mr.. Charles
Ebel, to the yeranda OF the club house. There
Mr.. Simon Wolf made an address in happy
style, and taking the royal regalia, surrendered
by Mr.. Ebel, placed it upon Mr.. Stolpe. Mr..
Seufterle, who stood second in the con-
test, and Mr.. William Fendner, who stood
third. Then the king and his band OF marks
men, and a number of guests, marched to the
banquet hall, where they sat down to an invit-
sng eangue. speeches hes We're MADE by Repre-
Eldredge, Stephan, Hay, Stolpe, and DR.. MUIR
ply.
SCENES ABOUT THE PARK
While the banquet was in progress the festiv.
tiles still went on in the grove outside lighted
by innumerable colored gas jets and Chinese
lanterns arranged overhead in great circles or
sweeping curves. Through the sylvan aisIes
one could catch many pretty views: Music
quet hall gave forth at intervals its contribu-
tion TO the musical medley. AT the dancing
pavilion an orchestra was industriously at
work. while now and then band at the stage
where performances were given made itself
manifest. People were gathered in groups
about the booths or seated in small parties at
the tables under the trees. A large crowd
laughed and applauded in front of the outdoor
ing pavilion. The sound OF many voices made
pleasant undertone for the medley OF music
Now and then bell would Jingle, which indi-
Gated. according to the knowing one who con-
Quoted STAR reporter around, that al some of
the bars or booths a new keg of beer had been
tapped. Along the walk or avenue where the
booths are located were many interesting
sights.
CHANCES TO TRY ONES LUCK.
The various devices found at the village fair,
or at the seaside, for extracting nickels from
or test their skill can be found there. Two or
three rival philanthropists have on hand large
stocks of walking canes, set up in rows, fol- dis
tribution to the public. The only requirement
is that the man who aspires to cane must
prove his worthineSs by pitching an iron ring
SO that it will fall over or "ring" cane. In
order to prevent crowding the philanthropists
charge q fee of five cents, which entities one to
five chances. At another stand a young man
shrilly shouts atfntervals, Here's yer chance.
Try to hit the 'nigger in a hole.' Five cents for
three chances, and I'll give yer cigar every
time yer hit him. This invitation was very
generally accepted The "nigger in a hole" was a
it is supposed, by offer OF regular salary, and
the payment of all doctors bills, to put his head
through hole in a canvas screen. This screen
was located about ten PAGES from the front of
the booth. The five cents paid by the visitor
entitled him to throw three baseballs at the
head sticking out OF the screen. 1t looked very
easy to hit the head still the coiored man. who
was an artful dodger, escaped unharmed during
the time the STAR reporter watched the bonn
would utter little eXclamations of sympathy
for the colored man in the hole. Such mani.
shriii voice an assurance that aIts only fun and
pastime." There were booths for beer and
booths where sausages were served hot Shoot
inggalleries, bowling-alleys, and score Of
other things to tempt one to pleasure.
RUSTIC STAGE.
At the stage during the evening an entertain
ing performance was given. This stage is
merely a wooden platform, without prosce-
stage upon which itinerant actors used to per-
form at old English fairs. Upon one side is
placed Punch and judy box, and at the back
double trapeze. The orchestra takes its place
the grass plot in front. Instead Of footlights
sbass ss
formance by the Lannon'S, 'the aerial won-
ders." One Of the Lannon'S is a young woman,
on record" What slide is was shown
when Mile. Lamont, at the end OF the
air airpeze on an inciiaed plane ei long distance
through the trees, on trapeze which slid
along a wire. Then catching hold with her
running on the wire, she came sliding down at
the rate of mile . minute, holding on with
ratic nea VARIED and the Of
ones were amused by the amusing drama OF
'.Punch and Judy"
THE BOWLING PRIZES.
The prizes for bowling yesterday were
awarded as follows: First prize, w. Fendner; |
second, w. Berens; third, g. Motz; fourth, w.
Widtmeyer; fifth, w. Follers; sixth, J. Brown; |
seventh, h Aufienthie, and the eighth, +. Carl |
Mr.. w. Widtmeyer received the prize for the |
Members OF the Baltimore schuetzen verein |
attended the fest to-day, aud q number OF them |
took part in the prize shooting and bowling.
Mrs. Margaret Jones, OF London, died on |
board the steamship Lord Cough on the 9th |
instant She was on her way to this country |
as the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Chiids, !
OF Philadelphia.
Mr., Geo. w. ChiIds has presented Miss e. |
E. Holmes, Baltimore school teacher, with . |
ticket ior trip across the Atlantic, and Mr. A. |
tho graduates Of the Baltimoco city college.