The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-30
Throngs Invade Park

Following the big parade the mem
bers Of the San Francisco sehuetzeh
verein and the other societies whicn
were in line embarked for the Oakland
mole. where they took train for Shell
Mound park. Three special trains were
required to convey the merrymakers
to the scene of action and the singing
Of songs OF the Fatherland whiled
away the journey to the park.
Arrived at Shell Mound the members
of the verein led the way across the
bridge and following them were the
uniformed ranks Of the other shooting
societies.
Everything was in readiness for the
crowds at the. park. and several thou
sand visitors had assembled before the
San Francisco delegation arrived. The
marchers again formed in line and
proceeded 10 the pavilion. where the
members of the verein formed hol-
low square. the uniformed ranks of
the other societies occupying the
middle
Judge George II. Bahrs. president of
the verein. was introduced and. after
thanking the press for the assistance
given in making the golden jubilee a
of the progress of the society
WIN TROPHIES ON RANGE
The company then moved to the
ranges, where Bahrs fired the first
three Shots one in honor of the United
States one for the Fatheriand and one
for San Francisco. The marksmen
then took their places and within half
an hour many medals had been won.
Captain F. A. Kuhls was the first
marksman to secure trophy and the
veteran Phil Jacoby acquired the sec
ond medal of the day. G. Fricke was
the first marksman to get red nag
on the point target.
The shooting continued until dusk,
a total of $1,000 being received in en-
trance fees. but no scores were given
out for publication. Less than $50
shooters took part in the competitions,
the majority of the marksmen prefer
ring to wait until the excitement of
the opening festivities wore off before
competing
A number Of out of town delegations
did not arrive in time to take part in
the opening shoot, the San Jose club
being the only outside organization
fully represented. The shooters from
the prune belt were headed by Dr. e.
Schumacher, the crack shot who won
the first prize in the Bunderfest held at
the Shell Mound targets in 1901. The
San Jose delegation was composed of
DR. E. Schumacher, +. Schumacher Jr.,
r. Scherf, A. E. Weber, N Scherf, f..
Carter, N Newell NJ Schmidt, G. Camp
Los Angeles men missed their train
connections, but will be on hand today.
Oscar Jillemo of the Los Angeles re-
volyer club was a spectator. but did
not take part in the competitions.
GIVE CASH AND TROPHY
The National schuetzenbund was
represented by Captain Ernest Fisher
OF Hobol1en. n. j. Captain Fisher
brought the best wishes of the national
organization. 500 cash contribution
to the prize fund and q valuable trophy.
Doctor Taber of Riverside, who won
third prize in the 1901 bunderfest, was
an interested spectator and Will take
part in the competitions later ia the
week. Captain Chris Krempel, COM
mander of the Germania schuetzen
verein. was at the targets, accompanied
by his wife. Mrs KrempeI is one of
the best woman shots in the country
and will compete with the men in all
the events.
Andrew Mclean, shooting master of
the Seattle rife and revolver associa-
ton, arrived yesterday. but did not
take part in the shooting. The Seattle
man states that delegation of his
townsmen will arrive early this week