San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-05-08
The Daily Eight.
MONDAY, MAY s, 1898
RAILRoADERS PICNIC.
A Large Crowd Attend and Good
Time for Everyone.

Time for Everyone.
The annual picnic of its international
& Great Northern railway employees was
held at Landa'S park, New BraunfelS
yesterday and was complete success
II the crowd and weather We're any
criterion. The day was cool. though the
sky was covered with threatening clouds
Three large excursion trains were packed
with San AntOnianS who spent the day
in the beautiful little city on the COmal
Everyb body seemed merry and gay and
those who could not enjoy themselves
have no one to blame but their own in
dividual selves.
All brands Of beer were on tap and the
stands received a liberal share OF the
patronage. The Alamo wheelmen were
well represented and general all-round
spin on New BraunfeiS soil was en-
joyed by those members who ac-
conpanied the eXcurSioniStS. The 500
yards bicycle was won by Jake Waelder
The San Antonio Gun club was out in
full force and chartered car for tueir
own private use. lie car was gayly dec
GRATED with evergreenS and large stream
CrS with the name of the club on both
sides. An interesting trap shoot was held
during the day. in which the San AntO-
mans were victorious.
The music. which was excellent. was
furnished by the L. s. Infantry band, who
uISCUuISeu sweet strains IN new Ddnu
stand. specially erected for that purpose.
An efficient string orchestra was engaged
for the dancing pavilion. and the lovers
OF this popular amusement were also in
large numbers.
The program was carried out mainly n
the dancing hall Dl. Frank Tanning
was chosen as the grand master OF cere-
monies and discharged the pleasant du-
ties of such in a BETTING manner. He
q hoh nd ol 10
ones on the floor constituted a scene of
merriment, which was hugely enjoyed by
the thrOng of spectators. The first prize
as the pretteSt baby was awarded to Mrs.
Whites child, and the second prize went
to the child of Mrs. Snow.
A prize was also offered for the best
walters. which was won by Mr. Frank
HoltZ and wife.
When DR.. Tanning requested all the
pretty girls, ranging from l. to 10 years
in age. to come to the center of the pa
viion, a general flutter prevailed among
the gentler sex. 1t was noticeable that
everyone present felt a strong de-
sire to respond to the hand
some doctors request, but some were
doubtful whether their age was within
the limit. However, several succeeded in
entering the contest, who were undOubt-
eddy beyond the limit, or else their APP
pearanreS were very deceiVing. The first
prize, Tor the prettieSt young lady, was
awarded TO Miss Annie KunZmann, and
the second prize was given to Miss Annie
Bull. tO,h Of San Antonio. The two pref
" young ladies were the recipients Of
fattering congratulations from all sides
and every man desired the honor of the
next dance with the bellies of the day A
QuadriIIo was then announced by DR.. Fan
ming, and everybody chose partners.
A base ball game was played between
the New BraunfelS and Austin teams
The latter was victorious and won the
game by heavy hitting and the good work
Of their pitcher.
Even the children were not neglected.
a Paris Palace Swing" better known as
hobby horses was there, doing good
business and amusing the young ones.
At tive o'clock preparations were made
for balloon ascension by Miss LeClarc
The large canvas balloon was inflated
with hot air, but Miss LeClare did not
make the ascension. Her husband took
her pace. as he claimed the wind was too
strong for her, which was apparently
true. He made a successful ascension.
but GIQ not venture a parachute leap, Ow-
ing 10 the strong wind, which was not in
his favor.
All n all, the picnic passed off pleas
antly and without any disturbance to
mar the enjoyable occasion one Ota.
The first train left New BraunfcIS for
San Antonio al 6:3O o'clock in The after
noon. and was boarded by a large num-
Der OF the San Antonio visitors. The
balance remained over until 10 o'clock
for the last train. enjoyed the ball. which
was given last night as a grand finale.