St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-11-07

na,.ado 80 inahy features of the
p paraue That added inspiration to the e
lesoiate and effective stand If tb ,e
people Tor advancement and -inanrog y.,e
i lneilI: Inc Progressive Maidens' INK
iih t, llttle fairies fresh from tha Iii8
lelds, waving flags of our helova ag !
country, as they sat in their carriaoa
elnplems of the pure and lnsaif9sb'
spirit that conquers the world faI.
good and adds a CLEAN of LIGHT n fba
most darkened soul, was one The how
we're were not ldlers these pretty little
tlalas' put workers and contributors
70 the fqnd that is to build our new
park. Who could look upon them, that
mas not entered the fight, without =
lessening of self-esteem? =
The worthy little maids in Question
were: Marcellith Pepin. Beatrice
6rlbble; Hyacinth Richard, Isabel
Poole, Madaline blanche, Olga Pepin.
Marietta Alphonso, Lydia Kornfeld
Corinne Poole.
The hearty response of the Abita
FIRE Company and their unselfish as
sistance in making the parade a Sic
cess, was another feature that could
but add strength to the feeling that
success finds assistance and effort it's
reward; and all felt like cheering as
the prettily decorated truck passed bv.
The new chemical engine was a
pride to all, and the Covington Hook
and Ladder No. 2, with its four little
animated figures waving their flags
made q handsome picture. The little
ones We're Elsie Eta Elchinger, Katie
Seller, Clair and Mirtle Mutually.
The sponsors and the maids Of honor
in their carriages formed a picture
tar to see, and one that upholds Cow
ngton in her right to proud of her
women not alone as factors in her
advancement and upbuilding, but for
beauty as well.
The appearance of Bucket Brigade
No. 3 brought to memory the many
hard fought battles and brave deeds
of the Covington fire boys when the
water-bucket was their only reliance.
The merchants decorated floats pre-
sented a fine appearance and were
represented by Meek & Mccormack,
Leon Hebert, Hebert Bros, Jones &
Pickett's Naval Store, E. Galmiche, L.
Levy, Standard Oil, and 10 Cent
Store, Garcia, and bourgeois.
Hebert's Apple Tree was probably
the best float among the merchants.
The Boulevard Burlesquers, repre-
senting the B. B. BIS, Co. No. %,
with their ''field band" had a genuine
''skidoo" engine with fire and smoke.
An excellent imitation. They were
as black as lamp black could make
them.
The Cavalry boys made a fine show
ing and marched remarkably we'll con-
sidering the unframed horses. Capt.
Alpuente has every reason to be proud
of his company of troopers.
Among the curiosities Of the parade
was the first carriage ever used in
Covington. 1t was put in the parade
by C.. M. Poole and son, and was
in charge of Mr.. Fontaine Poole.
The various booths, Mr.. Whit Riggs
and Fox's legerdemain entertainment,
the wheel of fortune, the sack race,
and various other features of enter
tainment, were source of profit, as
we'll as amusement and pleasure.
The shark that was fired for the
test Of the chemical engine was quickly
and proved that it would
do efficient work in case of fire.
The entertainment at Cantrelle's
Hall was a grand success, and the as
semblage in the hall was the largest
it has ever held.
We will speak at length of this and
other matters relating to the affairs
of the day next week, as we have not
the space in this Issue, without too
much sacrifice of other matter that
should be published or delaying the
of the paper.