Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-07
SWISS PICNIC.
A ROLLIgNG TINE ON THE STATE FAIR
GROUNDS, YESTERDAY.
Visiting Organizations Present From Rttsburg and
Allsghsny-A Short Address Made BY Rev.
Ulisrt-Dancing, Music, and General
SOciability, on the Programme.

1t was Swiss Day yesterday, and the res
ident members of that nationality, together
with number of visitors. had a rollicking
, time on the State Fair grounds. There are
some three hundred Swiss peoplein Wheel
ing, and while they do not come to the front
as often as some other organizations in the
matter of stated festivals. they, however,
enjoy many good times among themselves
throughout the year. But when they do
| give picnic, a supper or ball, they round
out all the details and arrangements worthy
the best organized society in the city. The
Swiss, a a class, are an industrious, in
telligent class Of citizens, and form
q valued component of our population.
About ten years ago they formed an or
ganization here known as the Switzer
Society, and there are now tifty-five mem
bers included in their ra nkS. The Presl-
dent is August Schneeberger, Vice-Presi-
dent, Paul Buechler, and the Secretary, T..
Weihman. 1t was under the auspices OF
this society that the picnic yesterday was
given. They were joined in the celebra-
ton by kindred societies from Pittsburg
and Allegheny.
In the morning the societies gave short
parade, in which the following organiza-
tons participated: The Helveha Man
nerchor, Of Allegheny; the Sons of Wrinkle
reid, Of Allegheny; section OF the Bundles
Society, of Pittsburg: the Alsace Lorraine
Society, the Wheeling Sweitzer Society,
and the Wheeling Turnvere'H. About
300 men were y In lin, and
August Scheeberger, OF the L liter So
ciety was Grand Marshal. Meister's band
made the mnsic for the occasion. After the
parade, which embraced the principal
/ Al, - fhA LNnfr
Ground. The Alsace-Lorraine Society
showed up particularly well in their bran
new regalias, and considering it was the
first time this organization has ever pa
raded they did remarkably well. This
society turned out tifty-three men, Victor
Halftermeyer being Marshal All the So
cleties, however, made an excellent show
ing, and it was difficult 70 decide which one
excelled.
The scene at the Fair Grounds was one
of much merriment. Music was furnished
by the 4Etnaville band. and speaking of
music, they made most enjoyable melody,
and during all their rendtions crowds
gathered about the musicians to drink in
the millifiuous sounds. The band was re-
lieved at intervals by Meister's orchestra
which furnished music in the pavilion for
dancing. Early in the afternoon while the
different societies were gathered in the
pavilion, an address was made by
Rev Vim. Ulfert, pastor of
St Johns German Independent Protestant
Church, abiding to the objects of the asso-
citation, but Dwelling more particularly up
on the link that connects the two countries,
Switzerland and America. It was most
entertaining address and one Of the mem
bers present remarked that he had not
heard better speech on the subject in
twenty-three wears.
Dancing went on in the pavilion for sew
eral hours, the best of order prevailing and
everyone enjoying themselves to their
hearts content. Plenty Of refreshments of
various kinds were served during the day,
and altogether the members had a most en-
joyable time. The picnic dissolved in the
early evening, and the visitors and others
repaired TO their respective homes with
many pleasant memories of the occasion.