The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
A Rollicking Cele bration of Swiss Marksmen at
 Schuetzen.
Good Shots Vied With Clever Orators for the Honors
 of the Day.
A Quiet Day at Shell Mound Caused by the Guardsr1aen Talking
 of the War

There was scene of gayety at Schuet- zen Park yesterday, a rollicking celebra- tion of the centennial admission of Canton | Ticino into the Swiss Confederation, that will be remembered by those whose hearts are in active sympathy with the affairs of the little Alpine republic for many q long day Early in the forenoon the Sausalito and Tiburon boats were crowded with excursionists, but many waited until | the later boats to make their pilgrimage to the Mecca of jollity. The Swiss band accompanied the first boatload, and made things lively with a series of national hymns and popular airs. On the grounds there were many sources of amusement furnished, such as May pole, a merry -go-round. shooung-gallery and an instantaneous picture concern. These were all well patronized. Many of the picnickers brought their luncheon, but others assembled in the restaurant at meal time and listened to a few toasts and some spicy repartee.
 A. c. BoreI, the Swiss Consul, acted as honorary president of the day and Dr. T. A. Rottanzi as active president About Il a. m everybody assembled in the pa vlion, where Dr. Rottanzi made the opening address, stating the objects of the celebration, welcoming everybody and in troducing A. Borel, the Swiss Consul. The doctors oratorical effort was excellent, considering the fact that he was weighted down with a carmine badge of office that would have made a decent load for San dow. The resultant applause was about evenly divided between Dr. Rottanzi and the badge. Consul Borel spoke of the great distance lying between here and Switzerland and the fact that It made no difference in the interest taken in the affairs of the European republic by her sons and daughters.
 Italian followed in a forceful speech on the formation of the Swiss Confederacy and the contributions made to it by Can ton Ticino.
 District Attorney Martinelli of Marin County, the orator in English, spoke feel ingly of the relationship existing between the Swiss republic and this country on account of so many people Of Swiss eX- traction making their homes here. His treatment of the subject was general but interesting in every particular Before F. Martinelli sang the Swiss National Anthem, and succeeding it the Star Spangled Banner" The latter song patriotism.
 In the afternoon the time was whiled away in dancing in the pavilion and tar get practice. William K. Borlini acted as cashier of the shooting gallery, A. Monotti and A. Borlini as managers and c. P. Guscetu as scorer. The highest score was made by G. F. Cavalli, editor of I lElvetZia., the Swiss newspaper, who won prize of S20 with a score of S5 points. G. Orsi came second with 7S pOlIlS IO HIS CT6Qll.
 Among those present who were active in administering to the comfort and en- joyment of those present Ambrose Gherini and Misses Marie and Sophie Rottanzi and Miss E. Gherini deserve special nten- tion. The boats returning to San Fran cisco late in the afternoon and evening were crowded with the picnickers, all of whom were well satisfied over the days entertainment and patriotic enough to satisfy the most ffnical.
 The California SchuetZen Club held it's monthly diamond medal shoot at tie same time the medal being won by A. Strecker with a score of 446. Following is the complete score:
 First Champion Class-First, A. Strecker, 446: second, J. F. Robertson, 433. \
 Second Champion Class-F'irst, D. B. Faktor, AIS: second, J. L. Utschig IT, All.
 First Class-First, Otto Bremen. 425; second, J. E. Mason, 419.
 Second class-First. c. Eging. 412; second. J. Fetz, All.
 Third CIass-First. Mir. Erlanger, SS6; second A. Hampel, 369.
 Cadet Class-First, E. Woenner 3S1; second, J. Kllman, 362; third, J. Tamannager, 360; fourth, W. H. Brandt 324
 First best shot. E. ". Mclaughlin, 25; sec ond best, J. Jones. 24