Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-14

E. j. ACOsTA. JR.
The float entered by Mr.. T.. j. Acosta,
Jr., was one of the neatest and most sug-
gestive, for the business it represented, in
the procession. 1t was built on four
wheels and was II feet long and feet
wide. The railing around the float was
handsomely painted, each post-there be-
ing five on each side-representing large
stick of candy. There were also two rail
ings on each side and two on each end,
painted to represent mammoth
Sticks of candy. and the
work was most artistically done. Sus-
pended from the sides Of the float and
covering the wheels were red curtains.
on one side of which was painted, in large
letters, the words ''Virgin Candy" the
head of young girl separating the words,
On the other side was printed Swans
Down. { the name Of Mr.. Acosta's finest
soda crackers and between the words was
the picture of a swan. Surmounting the
sides was a crescent-shaped sign with s.E.
j. Acosta, Jr., Steam Bakery" painted
thereon. On the float was small steam
engine, miniature oven and small
candy machine, with eleven men in
bakers uniform, all apparently bus
lily engaged in the manufacture Of
crackers and candy, which was
distributed to the crowds on each
side of the procession by very pretty and
handsomely dressed little girl, who was
seated on the float. On the candy was
stamped "E. j. A.-l133-1SS3,' and was
wrapped in tissue paper, which contained
a verse applicable to the occasion. The
float was drawn by four handsome bay
horses. with a footman at the head of
each. carrying in his hand staff six feet
long. painted to represent stick of
candy. The float was very attractive
one. and reflected credit upon the enter
prise Of Mr.. Ac0sta.
LEE ROY MYERS,
the proprietor of one of the largest whole
sale cigar and tobacco houses III the city,
If not in the South, was represented by "a
very handsome equippage, mounted on two
wheels and drawn by a spirited horse. On
the side of the float was the name Lee
Roy Myers in large gold letters on a very
black and highly polished ground. The
Turnout. particularly on account OF its
stvIe and attractive look, was followed by
the eager eve Of the attentive observer for
some time even after it had passed.
EDWARD j. KIEFFER,
the druggist. was represented by dis
plav worthy of note, in the shape Of a
wagon drawn by two piebald IeXan
ponies, with painted illustrations repre-
senting the trade mark of Kietfer's Peru
Wan Cure. On the back Of the wagon
oping the effects Of a dose OF kietfer's
popular medicines.
REIsER & STERN.
The above named firm are the sole
agents for Farmers Pride" Their float
was drawn by four mules, and decorated
with red, white and blue material and
number of flags. The inscriptions read
''Reiser & Stern. Sole Agents. Chew
Farmers Pride. Smoke Pluck Cigar, the
Finest Cigar Made"
NJ BoLEY sO-S.
This establishment made a display CD
their four-hOrse furniture truck Of medium
furniture-bedsteads mattresses, chairs,
rocking chairs. spring beds, etc.-Whlch
was arranged in an artistic manner.
ALFRED KENT.
Mr.. Kent's display was very neat one.
1t was a good representation OF wheel
wright shop and the other branches of Mr..
Kent's business, especially the pump de-
partment.
GENERAL MENTION.
The procession was q magnlnceut INDUS
trial demonstration. and justly repre-
scented the interests of savannah, giving a
clearer idea of the manufacturing ana
trade affairs than the most complete sta
tistics could do. When we read Of the
great amount of capital invested
and the almost countless number Of men
employed, the figures are too large for
the mind to grasp, but the long procession
Yesterday, which brought before the eye
an endless variety Of products and pro-
cesses, was an advertisement of
Savannah manufactures and trades
such as has not been made before, an OBJ
iect lesson shat impressed itself on every
body's mind. We are wholly unable to
present detailed descriptions Of all the
floats that appeared in line and can only
mention many briefly.
Mr.. Thomas West made a handsome
display of his crockery and glassware.
Messrs. Meincke & Ebberwein had out
two wagons, and dispensed soda water to
the crowd.
The Turn Verein Society presented
fine appearance, mounted on the truck
fitted up especially for them.
Messrs. VI. 5. Baker and 5. G. Stewart,
wood dealers, had decorated wagons in
the procession.
Mr.. NJ. a. Baker made a fine exhibit
with his turpentine still.
DIR. Yonge set forth the merits of various
patent medicines in novel style.
A. Enrich, wholesale grocer, made
quite an attractive display.
The float of j. j. McDOnOugh ~ Co.,
with Oglethorpe's bedstead, and drawn
by thirteen Indians, attracted attention
on all sides.
q. Y. Hecker & Co. had three wagons III
the procession advertising the various
brands of flour of then manufacture.
The Southern Express Company was
handsomely represented in the parade
with three line wagons.
Messrs. j. II. Won Newton and d. b.
Lester, retail grocers, had their wagons
i'm the line.
Mr.. Chas. Seller made a very handsome
display in his finely decorated float, which
attracted much attention.
Mr.. Jacob w. Cell and other market
gardeners had an attractive display in
the vegetable line.