The San Francisco call., 1908-09-19
OF AUTO
CARS IN PARADE
Procession Of Decorated Ve-
hicles Forms a Spectac-
ular Ensemble
Prize Offered by the Olympic
Club Goes to the Entry
of w. R. Morgan
By K. K. PH0mmedieu

By K. K. PHommedieu
With the screaming of sirens and
the mellow footing of horns the auto
mobile parade under the auspices Of
the Olympic club threaded the main
downtown streets of San Francisco
last night. 1t was led by bodyguard
of motorcycles and the automobile of
the police department. In the van
were Mayors Taylor of San Francisco,
Mott of Oakland and Davidson of San
Jose, in cars lined up abreast. Then
came a long procession of decorated
vehicles. each arrayed in manner to
attract the eye, with an ensemble spec
tacular in the extreme.
From the four corners of each car
f1oated the flag of the Olympic club
and the national colors had been
worked artistically into the decora-
tions. Many of the small roadsters.
runabouts and touring cars carried
Japanese paraSolS, from which were
suspended Japanese lanterns. One
touring car was decorated with white
flowers, graceful arches being made of
branches entwined with blossoms, from
which were suspended Japanese Ian
terms and small flags. At intervals
red and green fire would be burned in
the rear of some runabout in the line
of march.
The winner was w. r. Morgan,
whose car was decorated to represent
Progress. The chassis was hidden
by mass of white flowers, banked
high at the tonneau seat, and sloping
down to the radiator, at which was
placed lifesize figure of woman.
garbed in white and with golden
crown. Morgan, at the wheel, was clad
in white, as were several young ladies.
AS the car went before the reviewing
stand it was suddenly illuminated by
myriad of tiny varicolored incan-
descents. 1t was far superior to
any of the others that the judges had
no difficulty in rendering their de-
cision.
Second prize was taken by Leo Pock-
WITT, who had his French car artis
tically finished in the emblems of the
Olympic club.
The prize for the greatest number
of any one make of car in the parade
was awarded to the Thomas, which,
the judges announced. had 32 in line.
The White came second with %, and
the Mitchell third, with 90. There
We're about $50 cars in the parade.
The Pioneer automobile company an
nounced that the owners of Thomas
cars who were in the parade would
draw for the cup at Tanforan on Sun
day.
Fred Dundee the racing driver, has arrived
in this city from Denver, where he drove in the
big road last week. He will drive the 80
horsepower White steamer in the TanforaD
races Sunday. The 20 horsepower White will
be driven by George Adair According
Manager c.. A. Eastman OF the White
company, the steamer people may de-
sign special steam taxicab for use in this city.
Walter c. White has written to Eastman that
If the demand for the taxicabs grows the COM
pany. will make car to suit the peculiar needs
of San Francisco If the taXicab is made 1t
probably will be from suggestions submitted by
Manager Eastman:
commanded more than due respect of the auto
mobilsts not long ago on account Of its strict
enforcement of the speed laws, is now to harbor
within its confines a motor car. L. Cunning
ham of that place has purchased Winton
touring car from the local branch Of the Wnton
motor carriage company.
E. P. Brinegar of the Pioneer automobile
company said yesterday that E. r. Thomas had
York Paris race to the Smithsonian Institution.
The Pioneer automobile company reports the
Flyer to j. Schneider Of Reno and a go horse
power four cylinder Thomas Flyer to +. W.
Awans Of Watsonville.
George E. johnson, Pacific coast manager OF
the Fisk rubber company has received word
that the big six cylinder car that is running
5000 miles to it's credit. is equipped with Fisk
tires, still having the original set of clinch-
ers, and is in fair condition.
For the last three years the Franklin COM
pany has confined the finish of its motor cars to
one color. royal blue. Popular demand for the
ombnaton color finished motor car, however,
has induced it to finish its runabout for the
coming season with red body and black running
gear.
The Mitchell motor car company of Racine.
Wis, is laying out a beautiful park on the site
of one of It's oldest buildings. 1t Will be
breathing spot for the employees, but VIII not
be restricted TO them.