Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-09-20

CHRIsToFoR COLOMBO SOCIETY.
AS usual this grand and artistic body
OF men made a most beautiful display.
Their main float represented the court
of Queen Isabella receiving Columbus
on his return from the discovery of
America. The scene was carefully
worked out in detail and the posing Of
the characters represented was perfect.
The queen on her throne, was Miss
Rachael Scotti King Ferdinand and
his Spanish grandess, and the maids of
honor, Misses Bertolino and Digneo,
supporting her. Columbus, represented
by Mr.. NJ. Scotillo. stood in front of the
qheen telling his story with his sailorh
and Indians back OF him, and the fruits
and flowers OF the new world spread at
his feet. The float was a dream of COLI
ors. gliding and flags. and II was no
wonder this exhibit captured the first
prize. The smaller float, a beautiful
model ofthe famous caraval OF Colum.
bus the Santa Marie" built Of flowers
ana white satin and trimmed with hags
floating In a sea OF mirrors. was the
daintiest piece OF work in the parade.
CA AAAt ttdA Ndt 1ANAt SAM anu A1AEa
Italia In appropriate costumes to illus
trate the harmony Of the two nations.
This whole AFFAIR was the work of Mrs.
John Cuneo. who presented 1t to the
society.
Eighty members of tile society In sal.
lor dress. with their elegant banner and
the American flag brought up the reaJ
OF this magnificent display.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The fire fighters made a fine showing,
Chief Ruppe in his wagon was followed
by Captain Sutherland on the hose wa
gon drawn by the two handsome and
well trained horses OF the department.
Driver Hale held the reins while the
regular men filled the steps The hook
and ladder truck was In charge OF
Lieut.. Harry johnson and a score OF
men in uniform completed the turnout.
J. KoRBER & COMPANY.
This firm was represented by large
handsome float drawn by four horses.
On top was large anvil to represent
their blacksmith shop. on the plat.
form was an elegant rubber tired run.
about wagan, and a trap, harness. sad.
dies and other fine samples of the goods
sold by the firm were displayed The
float was neatly decorated with fagr
and bunting.
COOPER h M'ATDE.
Brick building contractors on a neat.
ly trimmed float were laying the walls
OF cottage, II was well on its way,
being a rush job, a couple newly mar.
ried being ready to occupy It, This
firm has done some splendid work In
this city. and all their work is strictly
up-to-date.
PASsMoREs RIG.
The popular carriage painter had a
most laughable OUTFIT. and he acted the
part OF the travelling quack doctor to
perfection. He had his effects all with
him, and they were legion. He seemed
to be hunting Korbers shop for repairs
MRS. M. C. WILSON
This south Second street notion store.
keeper had large omnibus full of
merry children. who sang songs, and on
a banner declared that their mammas
all dealt with Mrs. Wilson.
II. ]. ToPHAM.
The Coyote mineral water company
had Its wagon In line. loaded with the
products OF the famous Coyote canop
springs.
THE KID HOBO BAND.
Made up OF sixty and one-half musi-
clans, was composed of the timers al
the Santa Fe shops Their costumes,
Instruments and makeup were a
study. and their music made up for
the absence OF the great Chihuahus
band, the boys making a great hit.
GUST. Il. GUSTAFSON.
Carpenter contractor and builder
was building a frame cottage on a float
The frame was up, shlnglers were al
work and following the workmen were
the painters Sheppard and Brown put.
ting on coat of paint. The idea wal
to represent rapid and firstclass work
THE TIPPERARY LAD.
VIM. Mason made a good thing OF hi
Irish lad. A mule hitohed to a wheel
barrow gave him means OF conveyanc,
and his rig was neat and quiet.
| KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
| Mineral ldoge No. on Its float show
ed the scene OF the famous lesson of th'
order-the triumph OF reason over evil
The king was on his throne with hi
officers. the headsman. etc. The cos
tunes were fine andthe effect very real
| istic.
| CLARKVILIIE COAL YARDS.
| John S. Beaven, agent for the Clark
willie coal. had two wagons in the pa
rade loaded with the fine coal sent ou
from his yards. one contained tn
largest lump OF block coal ever brough
tothe city. The other with nut coal
A full ton weight Is always guarantee