The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-15

by the Fairhill Club representing many call
ings. One wagon contained a number of terra
cctta vases; another copper articles; a third
agricultural instruments OF every description; a
fourth was filled with young ladies dressed in
white. Over the centre of the wagon was a
banner bearing the Inscription, peace, the
miners have resumed work."
The masons of Messrs. Starkamann were
diligently working on a piece of granite mould
ing it into cornice. Also, the workmen OF
Messrs. Miller d Killen. The roofers we're re
presented by Messrs. Vessel & Co. Their
wagon contained a house about ten feet wide,
on which the workmen were placing pitch
root.
The firm of ]. E. Mitchell was made conspicu-
Gus by an immense grindstone. Several wagons,
dSSncifuily decorated, were edd occupied m,3S 9S
a will, as if their existence depended
on it. and the labor was not for pleasure. The
machinists followed. The first wagon in line
Edward Schmidt's, steam gague maker. 1t was
drawn by two horses and decorated with green.
In the front was an arch composed of steam
gauges and whistles.
The Eagle Boiler Works of Mr.. Coleman
was represented by large forge in a wagon
drawn bv two horses, The Furnace was kept in
active operation, and the men piled their calling
assduously.
Then came the cutters in number of wagons
bearing every style of cutlery and presenting
cuttingtdisplay.
These we're followed by the surgical instru-
ment makers. The first wagon was drawn by
-four horses. In one end was a furnace aud
engine, which gave motive power to six grind
stones. At these were seated workmen, sharp
enng and grinding scalpels knives, and vari-
Gus strange instruments. second wagon fol
lowed containing a forge. The sides were
decorated by every description of files and tools
used in the business.
The plumbers and gas filters were represented
on the right by the employees of Cornelius d
Sons, who were accompanied by the Navy Yard
Band of II pieces. Then came a wagon of
Presser, Toerger & Ladner. This was decorated
with evergreens, and at each corner was
hydrant. In the centre was beautiful fountain
which threw diminutive stream some three
feet in the air. 1t was followed by wagon
containing number of soda water fountains Of
exquisite workmanship bearing the name of j.
Klauder.
Messre. Goodyear & Co., india rubber makers,
presented q very fine display. Their wagon was
arched over in the form Of a bower, and the
spaces interlaced with gutta-percha hose In
the front of the wagon was full suit of subma-
rine armor put together as if person was
within ready to make q trip beneath the water.
The safemakers had several carriages con-
tanning safes. On one was a scroll containing
the words Germany is" and large hand
pointed below to the safe
The chain makers had large wagon which
was completely surrounded by chains. A forge
also in operation.
A locomotive formed prominent feature of
this division.
The broom-makers had several wagons con-
tanning broom. In one of them a machine was
in active operation.
Edward Weicke of the National Boiler
Works, had large wagon in line, containing
a boiler and an engine over the top. On an arch
was painting of a boiler containing the words,
"We rivet all tight"
Then followed the carriage-makers, with 30
decorated wagons and so barouches. Tn is
closed the Fourth division.
Fifth Division.
The Fifth division formed on Broad street,
right resting on Poplar, extending to Master
street. and facing east
Marshal Captain j. A. schoeminger. Asss-
tant Marshals, Richard Liefrint, H. Glahn A.
aiofla To- ncfor nd Tonn Do ahct
Immediately following the music came the
dyers and weavers. Mr.. Martin Landenberger
and number of his employees headed
the lineI on horses then followed very large
wagon containing a stocking machine in full
operation. The sides were decorated with
stockings of varied colors. This was followed
by a machine for weaving nubias; An omnibus
full of girls employed by Mr.. Landenberger,
succeeded, and the close of this gentleman
display was shawl loom on which pattern of
the American flag was being woven.
Mr.. John Brumley's carpet-weaving establish
ment was represented by several wagons covered
with ingram carpets. j. Berger's wagons,
covered with yarns, followed Philip Doer had
four-horse wagon, which was inclosed with
ingram carpet. This was followed by a wagon,
over the sides of which was hung most beauti-
fully-celored yarns In the front was repre-
sentation of the rising sum- done in yarn.
Branner d Co.'S coverlet-weaving apparatus
followed. The wagon was decorated with beau
itiful coverlets.
After second band of music came the
United Haberdashers, who had eigh4 beautifully
decorated wagons. They were headed by
grand triumphal car of William j. Horstmann &
Go. 1t represented the Temple of Peace sur
rounded by weapons of war. The car stood 81
feet from the wagon. In the front was a beau
tiful child; around the sides were arranged
shields, swords knives, pipes, helmets, and
every conceivable weapon of the present or past
ages. 4 number of carriages, holding the female
~employes of Mr.. Horstmann, followed; then
came twelve decorated carriages and wagons,
representing the American Buttonhole and
Sewing Machine Company. In several of the
wagons were the machines in operation. The
Others carried the employers.
Nlessrs. Kile & Hall had a large pattern
making machine, which was one of the features
OF the joiners' division of the parade. The
N&binetmakers were represented by wagon
caaTying a jig saw machine belonging to
Mesers. Taylor & Watson, and by several
wagons containing desks.
AaGrge wagon, belonging to L. Deisser & Son,
was beaded with rocking horses, infants coaches,
hoops and toys of all kinds.
The Turner's had wagon containing pyra-
mid ofEaw ivory worth 800, ,000. This attracted
great attention. 1t was followed by number
of wagons containing the men engaged in that
occupation.
feature, which attracted great attention,
was the wagon of q. Wimpsfheimer, worker in
hair. The sides and top were covered with
switches Raterfalls cataracts, frizzes, aud
braids, some of which were three feet long. In
the wagon were the female employees.
The division was finished by delegation from
.Frankford and Germantown in wagons deco
rated with eVergreens and the German colors.
IN this line Ehere were three siX-horse wagons,
Two four-horse wagons, and two two-horse
wagons.
Sixth Division.
Marshal, John Salber. Assistant marshals
Charles Casper, Fritz Pfafer, Frederick Bauer
A1Oult Muhl. Jacob Gnchas w pohI N NJ