The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-05-14
Gesaug Verein Annual Pionic.

The picnic given by the GeSang Vereia
Harmonic Sunday was success in every
particular, and attracted large number Of
our citizens. At o'clock. when the Re9u-
iator made her first trip to the picnic
grounds, she was well filled with guests,
and the second load at $50, carried away
nearly an equal number of persons. From
fair estimate fully 400 people spent the
day at the picnic grounds, and enjoyed
themselves in sociabilitY and amusements.
The grounds are situated west Of tunnel
2. and are adapted for picnics and outdoor
sports. There are beautiful groves for
shade and rest, and delightful green sward
for outdoor sports. These had been pre-
pared iniexcellent condition for the occasion,
and could not have been made more at
tractive for recreation and amusements of
all kinds.
The Dalles band accompanied the ex-
curslonlsts, and discoursed strains Of music
to enhance the enjoyment of all present.
As the families arranged themselves IN con-
venient places picture OF comfort and
happiness was presented rarely witnessed.
There is no denying the fact that our German
friends know how to enjoy themselves. and
for sociability and homely comforts eclipse
any class OF population we have. Ia their
plcnics and social gatherings Americans
could learn practical lessons which would
be Of great benefit to them.
After partaking of a bountiful lunch in
the shade of the trees, and singing by the
GesGng Verein, games were introduced
which furnished amusement for all. The
first on the programme was climbing the
creased pole, which gave exercise for a long
while to several boys, and laughable enjoy
ment to those who watched the perform
ance.
Master Leo Newman won the sack race,
aud was the hero of dozen boys who con-
tended for the prize.
In the fat mans race there were two con-
testaDts, Mr.. D. G. Ireland, of the Chronicle,
and Mr.. F. Lemke. The race was hotly
contested at the start. but Mr.. Lemke left
his competitor far behind on nearing the
home stretch. Mr.. Lemke, although a
heavy weight. is remarkably active, and
could run foot race successfully with men
of much less avoirdupo;s.
The, creased pig was caught by Mr.. Chas.
Nieuburger after a chase of considerable
distance. Charlie is active on his feet, but
the animal could readily slip away from
him, aud it was only after great exertion
that he held fast his prize and claimed the
victory.
The pot-tapping amusement. for girls
only, and contestants blindfolded, was not
carried out, as the pot was too
hard to be broken by single blow, and the
girls ran race to decide who was victor.
The name of the successful young lady was
Miss Emma Ostlund.
The boat first left the grounds at $50 in
The afternoon, but few were willing 10
cave at that hour and stayed until the last
rip of the boat, which left the landing at 9
,'clock. As the Regulator pulled up at her
wharf in this city, with flying colors and
he band playing one of Its most stirring
'ieces Of music, the cheers from the boat
Vere answered by those on shore. and
appier throng Of people never stepped foot
d The Dalles. Although wearied with the
ay's outing each one seemed we'll pleased,
nd nothing happened during the whole
me to cause single regret on the part of
he participants.
We are glad TO learn that financially the