Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-14
:. GuoKENnrn1ER : son.

principal attraction of the Sesqul-Centen-
NAL was the firm of s. Guckenheimer &
Son, whose earnest efforts and hearty co
operation reflected much credit on them
selves and added largely to the success OF
the occasion. Their display consisted of
two floats, the first of which was built
upon the body of one of their large wagons,
the platform being II feet long and feet
wide, the whole being draped with
bunting. On the sides were painted
in large letters, IS. Guckenheimer & Son,
Canned Goods" On each corner of the
float was pyramid of $50. cans, repre-
Senting every description of canned goods
handled by the firm, the whole being ar
tistically arranged. The four pyramids
were each 20 feet at the base and tiVe
feet high. In the center of the float was
another pyramid, representing Quicken
heimer's celebrated Virgin Brand Baking
Powder, built of 401 cans, 81 feet wide,
and four feet high. On top of this was
placed gigantic can two and a half feet
high, and one and half feet in diameter,
which was an enlarged fac-simile of the
Virgin brand baking powder can. The
height Of this pyramid was seven and q
half feet above the body of the float.
From the top of each of the four-corner
pyramid, fioated flags of all nations. Two
boys, in costume, sat at each end Of the
float, and distributed sample cans
powder along the route. The float was
drawn by four fine black horses, hand
somely plumed and decorated, held in
check by driver on an elevated seat, and
four attendants in costume, each bear
ing on his arm shield with
the following inscription, IS. Guck-
enheimer & Son, Canned Goods"
marched at the head of each horse. The
second float contained a large pyramid
80 IF tba
The body. of the truck was loaded with
barrels representing the firms great spe-
cialtv, flour. Above this was formed the
base Of the pyramid, made up of barrels
interspersed with sacks of their special
brands of this staple article. Above this
was tier of 9S-pound sacks of diff
ferent brands, the whole surmounted
by another tier of 24l5-pOund sacks, the
whole making one large pyramid, measur-
truck was handsomely draped in bunting,
and innumerable flags fiOated above the
display. From the rear of the truck was
suspended handsome banner of coat of
arms Of the State of Georgia, while in
front was suspened one of the large pla-
cards with which the last spe-
cial train of flour brought to this
city by this firm was labelled.
This float was drawn by six fine mules,
head Of each mule being deco
rated with flags, and bearing inscrip-
tons Of some of the firms specialties.
The display of this firm was greatly adj
mired on account of the artistic arrange
ment of both floats, the whole presenting
a solid and substantial appearance, and
was an evidence of the characteristic
enterprise of the firm.
r. HABERSHAM'S son & co.
The float bearing the above name on its
attractive draperies of blue and pink
cOlOrs, commanded the attention even of
the most casual observer where so many
fine exhibits appeared to invite the
scrutiny of the throng that was on the
alert to make comparisons. Upon it
was shown the rice mortar and pestle of
1888 that graced TOmichichfs wigwam and
which was set to work by that chieftain
to prepare a present of cleaned rice tor
General OglethOrpe when he first arrived
in this country. Primitive looking as the
instruments seemed to be, there was
spirit of kindness lingering within the
old mortar which General OglethOrpe felt
was responsive to the feeling that
prompted his charitable mission to these
shores. At the side of these rude nipple
ments was the more modern FOUNDER,
that turns out $50 bushels of rice in ten
hours. There was also the old rice tierce
first used in 1928 and as late as 1880, and
small and large packages of rice. The
mortar of TOmochichi's day was being
worked as the float passed along, and the
exhibition was one of the most interesting
that was shown.
JOHN A. DOUGLASS.
This old established house was repre-
scented in the procession by two floats.
The first one was a representation of a
workshop, in which three timers were
busily at work manufacturing goods, which
were distributed along the entire route.
On the top of the workshop were two men
engaged in timing the roof, which task
they had almost completed when the line
of the procession was broken. This float
reflected great credit on Mr.. Douglass,
and the rOOf-tinning feature, in which line
the house has well earned. reputation,
was much admired.
The second float contained a display of
the specialties of the hOuse-ranges,
cooking stoves. and all kinds of heating
furnaces neatly arranged. The float was
arched with spiral tin pipe, decorated
with flags. In front was mounted a cast
iron negro boy, holding in his Outstretched
hand a beautiful bouquet of artificial
flowers made of cloth.
G. ECKSTEIN & co.
Among the most conspicuous displays
in the column was made by this enter
prising firm, and consisted of an immense
platform covered with material represent
ing the ocean, on which fiOated a full
rugged three-masted schooner, with col
Ored sails, red, white and blue, made of
handsome material.
The four horses drawing the car were
handsomely caparisOned and mounted by
uniformed riders. On the blankets APP
peared i'm bold letters, SC. +. IL Co."
This affair was designed by Mr.. Fred /.
Horton, manager of the dress and silk
goods department, and was executed under
his personal supervision, and displayed
i'm its make up and elaborate outlay Of
costly material, the characteristic enter
prise of the members of this firm. The
float occupied prominent position in the
line, and was one Of the most attractive
features of the whole pageant.
5. p. HAMILTON.
The float representing the well known
jewelry house of 5. =. Hamilton was sug-
gestive and striking. 1t was drawn by
four mules and showed two watcheS-One
seven feet in diameter and the other a
foot and half-displayed one in the rear
of the other in the form Of bicycle. Upon
this painting of swift running vehicle
sat ''Old Father Time with scythe in
hand and a long white beard streaming
down his breast. Upon the larger watch
was inscribed: "P. :. Bartlett
movement, patent pinion, Waltham,
Mass" Every part of watch, even to
the smaller screws and jewels, were
represented. Upon the smaller watch
were the words american Watch Com
pany." Below, on the side OF the pedestal,
the name "HamiltOn" was shown in large
block letters in black on white field
This painting was executed by Mr.. Lyon,
the scene painter at the Theatre.
MCDONOUGH & BALLANTYNE.
The float exhibited by Messrs. Melon
Ough 4 Ballantyne, the prOprietOrs of the
widely known foundry, machine shop and
iron works, though it appeared among
the last in the pageant was greatly adj
mired. 1t was drawn by six large and
fine looking animals, and bore
large steam engine at work, a lathe in
operation, men labOring in a foundry,
etc. The ringing of the hammers, the
smoke from the engine funnel, and the
movement of the lathe, We're watched
with more than ordinary interest by the
people, and as the fundry, machine shop
and iron works moved ON, were loudly
cheered. The applause was a significant
tribute to the excellence of the display.
HENRY SOLOMON son.
This enterprising firm was represented
in the display by an immense barrel,
which lowered over everything in the pro-
cession. 1t was mounted on truck
drawn by three mules, handsomely ca