Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
HAVE A VOLKS FEST.
RICHMOND GERMAN AMERICANS TO
OBSERVE SEPTEMBER 10TH.
DAY At THE EXPOSITION GROUNDS.
ahere VIII he Music and Dancing.
Speaking and Singing, bicycle
Races and Pigeon Shooting, M
Well as Other Amusements.

Richmond German-Amsricans are ever
on the cut viye. when either problems OF
business OF pleasure arise. Their outings
and other forms of entertainments are
always characterized by vivacity among
the young people. and mirth and merri-
Ynent among the older ones. They can
devise more forms OF innocent amusement
than mos; anybody else, and give their
friends more enjoyment than they ever
expect. without the least apparent effort
This year the German-American Asso-
citation OF this city. will celebrate Ger
man Day-September l5th-in rather
unique way. This suspicious occasion is
20 be observed in all-day "Volks Fest"
NJ the observation-disclosures. There will
be no parade. but amusements Of all
kinds will be INDUCED In from 10 o'clock
tn the morning until o'clock az night.
Concert music by brass band OF fifteen
pieces will be furnished all day, COM
mencing at 10 A. N. Dancing will be-
gin at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. and Will
be kept up until L. NJ. Arrangements
for the entertainment OF the little folk
have been made on an elaborate scale.
Tho committee has spared no pains or
5oyment viii take place and prizes Will
be given 10 the successful children, both
boys and girls. These games viii begin
1t 10 A. NJ and continue until o'clock.
TIRE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.
At the latter hour the rendition OF the
Official programme Will commence. 1t
Will take place in the large Auditorium
and will be as follows Overture. by the
orchestra; address Of welcome, by the
president Of the association, Mr.. A. Won
n. Rosenegk; chorus by the German
American Choral Association; address by
Mr.. Herman Schuricht. the speaker Of
the day; overture. by the orchestra; short
address by his Excelency, Governor
T. O'Ferrall; chorus by the GensangVe-
rein Virginia: address by Hon. Richard
n. Taylor Mayor OF the city.
The exercises will be concluded with
that patriotic song. America" sung by
the vast assemblage.
One OF the main features OF the day will
be the baby show. which will take place
from 10 TO 70 A. NJ, and for which the
committee offer three prizes. There will
be two pigeon-shooting matcheS-the first
between the hours Of II and l O'Clock.
and the second between 3 and o'clock.
Five elegant medals are offered as prizes
IN these matches. An entrance fee will
be charged to those who participate in
these contests.
A BICYCLE RACE, ALSO.
An attractive bicycle race will be the
order al o'clock, on the race-track.
II will be open only 10 Communication
riders An entrance fee to It viii be
charged, and the list OF entries will be
closed on the night OF September 14th.
Those who desire TO enter this contest
must report TO the chairman, Mr. c. II.
Phillips. in writing. and accompany it
with the fec. Here is the schedule Of the
events:
First race-one mile-novice.
Second race-one half mile-youths' race
under u years.
Third race-one mile-open race, under
IL years.
Fourth race-one mile-free 10 all
Filth racs-two mies-handicap.
SOME or THE PRIZES.
Gold and silver medals. bicycle suits,
and other valuable prizes viii be given 10
the successful riders in these races.
Only 100 cards Of admission viii be sold
20 as TO enable friends TO participate.
Cards Of admissions 10 members and
non-members will have TO be worn on the
lapel Of the coat. ANY one not comply
ing with this rule will be requested 10
retire from the grounds. as the commit
tee have positive instructions to carry
out this order so as to prevent the pre-
senoe of Objectionable characters, who
might have gained entrance other than
through the gateway.