The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-29

hibiting one of the finest wagons, the
nnest at least turned out by an over-the
Rhine firm. The wagon, drawn by two
horses, was surmounted by high frame
A live lion, q symbol of the fur trade
occupied the center of the wagon. An
immense hat in the national colOrs, and
raised above the frame, seemed large
enough to hold convention beneath it,
The biggest cap ever made was shown
by this firm. A working BENCH for
blocking hats and showing the mysteries
OF the hat business, was also exposed on
the wagon. Another hat, made out OF
about two dozen different skins, at.
tracted much attention. The tallest man
In the CITY was engaged to carry an ad.
vertising banner, bearing notices rela-
tive to the business. Another feature OF
Ih1lPs turnout was the dressing of the
horses. New patent ear-laps, attached
to caps of Mardi Gras coiors, made by
the hrm, and especially adapted for this
purpose, covered their hea ds..
a. II. Erkenbrecker, the starch manu-
facturer, had the pile OF boxes on his
wagon surmounted by Whistling Char
ley. lie was dressed to represent Beau
Brummel, with ponderous standing
collar and necktie. The shining collar
was referred to in an inscription over
his head: "The secret of Beau Brum-
mePs success aG last discovered -Erken-
brecker's starch.o Figures at the four
corners of the wagon represented the
four brands of starch manufactured by
the firm. Each had banner Inscribed
with two lines. In one corner the figure
which should have illustrated the lines,
"New trials now are all the rage, .
age2n
had instead a placard stating that ow-
ing to previous engagements Babcock
and Beecher could not be present. The
four mules were gaily caparisoned with
snow-white blankets, in the preparation
of which starch had not been spared.
Over each ear OF the mules stiff linen
tootS several feet long were placed.
The wagon presented rather grotesque
appearance.
The Star Preserve Works had.of course
their star In prominent position. The
firm seems lately to have turned its at
tention to preserving meats, tor in tin
can three feet high was carefully pre-
served some "Ttird Term HASH" Two
other very interesting articles were
large cans containing "Maek's Dead
Dog" and "Babcock's Goose"
The National Theater was represented
by number of clowns on horseback.
twenty-five hands OF j. Vans estab-
lishment, dressed in Brother Jonathan
style, with masks and gay decking, while
marching along as o band contributed
their share OF noise.
Maybery Bros. had wagon bedecked
with Mardi Gras colors, upon the plat.
form OF which were arranged bundles OF
gold and silver wall paper interspersed
With rolls OF heightened colors. Upon a
raised platform stood Wicker-work ele.
phant OF natural size, dancing jigs and
supporting an immense transparency,
displaying the name OF the firm and the
location OF their three stores.
The enterprising firm of Il. w. Bell &
Co., soap manufacturers, of Buffalo, N !.
Y, was represented by wagon, tue
main feature of which was stuffed buf.
falo, and German character, who was
distributing to the crowd their Deutsche
soap.
H. Davis drove q carriage containing
four young men dressed as Jacks. The
horses were jecked with the National
colors.
The Jaeger Club had large wagon
drawn by six horses trimmed with ever
green's and supporting cedar twenty
feet high. This was covered with game
of all kinds-rabbits, wild ducks, quails
and turkeys. Around the base OF the
tree were stationed fourteen hunters
and three fishers, dressed in the hunting
costume of 1776. On the wagon were the
heroic Bismarck and the lioness which
he valiantly put to fight. A live deer
and several other animals were also on
the wagon.
Moerlein & Co.'s wagon was tastefully
decorated with yellow and black. A
large hogshead OF beer was dealt out by
the glassiul by King Gambrinus to thir-
teen Of his TO Ollowers, who were dressed
to represent as many different nations.
The wagon was drawn by four horses.
Five shoemakers at work advertised
Lowenstein's shoe store.
A tande m team of two buffalo horses,
which have humps on their backs like
camels, was driven by Sam. Stiekney,
jr. The inscription, z. l. G., is inter-
preted to mean Perfectly Independent
Gentleman.
p. Bathgate, tea dealer, on Sixth, be-
tween Elm and Plum, had out one
horse team. In the forepart OF the wag-
on was reared q huge L, indicative of the
business. The immense teapot, capable
Of containing $3.50 gallons, stood In the
center OF the wagon. A large telescope
was placed In the teapot, and from the
spout protruded small Indian girl,
with bow and arrow. The wagon was
draped in Mardi Gras
colors.
The Teutonic Club, Heidelberg Uni
versity, appeared with handsome Co.'S
tunes. They exhibited their tremendous
cask ON four wheels. Eight students oc-
cupied positions on the top, where they
were supplied with beer by a waiter-girl.
German songs were sung by .he corps
during the procession.
j. Il. Freys wagons were decorated
with sketches representing the three de-
partments of his trade-Oysters, Fish
and Game. In the evening lights will
be placed behind these pictures, SO they
will still be visible. The drivers were
dressed in fantastic suits, while two OF
the teams were driven in tandem style.
Frey always does things in good style.
The procession then moved to the stCity
GaJes,". where, after appropriate cere-
monies, the Mayor handed over the
Keys Of the City" The key, which, by
me way, was presented to the Mayor by
Captain Brady and Lieutenant Wersei,
of Oiiver-street Station, was immense,
being about sixteen inches long.
The train then proceeded by Fifth,
Vine, Seventh and Elm streets, to Ex-
position Hall, where the King was
placed upon his throne. The Grand
Pageant, ofwhich brief description is
given below, fell in at this point.
The R0yal Chariot is n monstar