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The Carnival, properly speaking, begins withthe first of the new year, and the festivities com-mencing with the congratalations and friendlywishes appropriate to that time, increase in fer-

vor nntil they end in the wild whirl of the grotesqueand merry parades and sliows of J/arr?/-(T>'a5 (FatTuesday) so-called in France, the '' favorite childof the church " because it is followed by Ash-Wednesday, ushering in the solemn season of

,Lent.

In the Catholic church the day is known as;Shrove-Tuesday, or Shrove Tide (Aug. Sax. Scri-

;fan—to confess) because "in the good old times"

} of the church, her faithful children were wont on

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that day to make their shrift, confess their sins,

and prepare to enter upon the season of fastingand prayer with proper si)irit. After confessionthey were accustomed to si)end the remainder of

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)the day in amusements, all kinds of which weretolerated by the church, provided of course, thesewere within the bounds of reason.

In olden times, in merry England, after makingtheir confession, the people commenced their fes-

jtivities with a dinner, of which pan-cakes orfritters formed an important part, and hence theday was vulgarly known as Pan-Cake Tuesday,and the bells rang on that day as Pan-Cake Bells.

The Garnival is of heathen origin, and wasgenerally accompanied by great excesses. Tocelebrate the end of winter on the near approachof spring, among the pagans, national feasts wereheld in honor of certain gods.

Among the Greeks and Komans, and the South-

ern nations, Bacchus, the god of the grape or

wine, was lionored, hence the Bacchanalia—Panor Lupercus—the god of herds and flocks—hencethe Lupercalia. At these festivals men andwomen, becoming intoxicated in honor of the god,

dressed in grotesque manner, many crowned with

wreaths, ran about committing all kinds of excess-

es, accompanied by others playing on dittereut

mu-sical instruments, and singing the wildest of

songs.These festivities having taken root in the liearts

of the people, Avere continued in a modified form,

even after the establishment of Christianity

among them, and although not celebrated in

honor of heathen gods, they have descended to ourday, and are enjoyed with so much zest, that

they are looked lorvvard to for months.By the Germans the day is called FaM-Nacht,

(fast eve) and among them was celebrated thefeasts of Spurcalia, held in February, in whichmonth the old pagan Germans ofi'ered sacrifices

to the sun, whom they worshipped as a deity,

{because he commences to ascend higher in the

)heavens. The peasants, not having much workto do in the fields at this time, were very much

jattached to the amusements it brought them.The ancient pagan Germans celebrated a feast

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iii January, wliicli was called *' Irias" (the exactmeanin«4of which is not now known) or '' PagansCuisus," when old and young men and women dis-

guised themselves in all kinds ot fantastic cos-

tumes. On these occasions the greatest hilarity

j)revailed, and the feast is even now observed in

some parts of Germany.In our city settled as it was by emigrants from

the Southern States of Europe, where these festi-

vals were observed with the greatest enthusiasm,it is natural that they should have bt en continued

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although comparatively unknown in some Northerncities of the Union. The great number of those

who belong to the Catholic and Episcopalianchurches, in both of which the season of Lentis observed with much solemnity, tends to the

development of the festivities, of a time, whichprecedes one of abstinence and austerity.

Since time immemorial, so long back that the

memory of the "oldest inhabitant runs not to the

contrary," it has been customary for the people of

the Crescent City to give themselves over to mirth

and festivities on Marcli-Gras. Years ago, maskersappeared on the streets in every conceivable cos-

tume, and on several occasions, processions of

quite an imposing character paraded the streets.

Boys went round with sacks of flour and lime,

covering those they met, and these "practical

jokes *' descended into such ruffianism, that for a(

time, the peo[)le discouraged the observation of

the day.

It was not, however, until the year 1857, that

the day received its crowning glory, which has

Isince made it a festival, celebrated all over thecoutineut, tbat being tbe date ot the first appear-ance of tbe justly celebrated, mysterious, andalways welcome

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Tbis wonderful organization bas always beenenveloped in impenetrable mystery. Notwitb-standing the curiosity which has surrounded it

and increased from year to year, as each fresh rep-

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resentation added to tbe interest, none of tbe

jeftorts to discover its persomiel have ever been

jsuccessful.

) Certain suppositious theories as to its origin

have been advanced, chief among which is tbeidea that some of our festive si)irits took tbe in-

spiration from witnessing one of tbe ])rocessions

of tbe famous " Cow Btdiions" of Mobile, Ala.Whether this be true or not, it is certain tbatthe "Mistick Krewe" has come to be one of ourinstitutions, and that each recurring anniversary

) rivets, afresh, its claims upon our interest.

jFrom tbe first day on which its organization

began to be whispered around tbe city, it hasbeen something concerning which tbe liveliest

{anticipations have been indulged. Not only havethe gorgeous and fantastic processions been the

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occasion of an out-door demonstration on the partof almost the entire population, but the tableauxand ball which terminate the evening's festivities

have ever been a subject of the deepest anxietyin the circles of the best society of our city. Thebeautiful and costly cards of invitation, and themysterious manner of their distribution, combinewith the social position of those selected, to in-

vest this part of the entertainment with a still

deeper interest. It has grown to be a recognizedevidence of cast to be the recipient of one of thesemysterious biddings, and here is the sole clue wehave to the character of the organization.

That the persons composing the "Krewe'' havetaste and money in abundance is apparent enough:that the^^ belong to our very best society is shownby the position of those whom thej^ choose eachyear to witness the closing oblations ot their

festival. Here the knowledge seems destined to

rest forever. When the new organization wasfirst spoken of, it created great interest, and this

was increased by the mystery surrounding theaffair. The beautiful cards ot invitation issued to

theii' entertainment at the Yarieties (then Gaiety)Theatre, coming from—the recipients knew notwhere—were highly prized, and everybody wason tip-toe of anxiety to know what the new spect-

acle would be.

First Festival, 1857.

About nine o'clock in the evening, of February24th, in this year, the Krewe made their debut on

the streets of Few Orleans, making' a very uniqueappearance, resembling a deputation from the low-er regions. They called upon Mayor Waterman,then chief magistrate of the Crescent City, andafter marching through the streets, the glaringtorch-lights, displaying their costumes to muchadvantage, repaired to the Theatre, where a bril-

liant assemblage of the beauty and fashion of ourcity and neighborhood awaited them.They represented the different characters with

which religion and mythology have peopled theinfernal regions, and which Milton has describedin his "Paradise Lost." There were four appro-priate tableaux, combining the difterent charac-ters, over a hundred in number, after which thebarriers were removed, and a brilliant ball com-menced, in which the invited guests took part.

At 12 o'clock the members of the Krewe silently

stole away, leaving their friends to enjoy them-selves until the "coming of the gray morn."

Second Annual Festival, 1858.

February 17th, was a beautifully propitious dayand the great success of the first parade seemed to

have stimulated the Krewe to exert themselvesfor a grand turn- out. The Krewe assembled in

Lafayette square, at nine o'clock, and were metby Mayor Waterman, whom they took i^risoner,

and marched through the streets with torch-lights

and music ; everywhere greeted by thousands of

spectators. This year the Krewe revived the

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mytliology of olden times in all its glory, present-in.i;- the ditferent deities whicli have for so manyayes given subjects for the sculptor's chisel, thepoet's pen and the artist's pencil.

Lomus, Momus, Janus, Fhn-a, Diana, Jupiter,auo a host of other gods and godesses were pre-

sented in a splendid procession, after which at

the theatre, tour beautiful tableaux were given,at the conclusion of which, as on the first occa-sion, thejlance began and Terpsichore was en-throwued queen of the night.

Third Annual Festival, 1859.

The reputation of the Krewe was now so wellestablished, that long before the arrival of theday—March 8th—the greatest interest was felt asto the coming exhibition. The subject chosen was"Twelfth Night, or the courtly pageant of Mis-rule" and the elegant manner in wbich the paradewas conceived, and the magnificence of its execu-tion, is yet remembered and often s])oken of bythose wiio witnessed it. They first ai)peared onOrleans street, and proceeded to pay their respectsto the mayor ; welcomed on every hand by im-mense crowds who had gathered to see them.Four tabk^aux were given at the Varieties theatre,which was crowded to overfiowing, and the cere-

monies wound up witli a grand ball, the Krewedisappearing as usual as the hour of twelve wastolled.

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ISTEW ORLEAIMS, La.

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Fourth Annual Festival, 1860.

This time the festival came earlier in the year,

February 21st, but not too early for the thousandswho anxiousl}^ looked for the advent of the mis-

tical Krewe, who first appeared on Royal street,

and as usual streets, galleries, windows and steps,

were crowded with i)eople anxious to see the

pageant. The subject chosen was illustrative of

American History ; there were fifteen cars or

wagons, so fashioned as to represent blocks of

granite, drawn by horses draped in white, andeach containing a group of living statues, repre-

senting persons distinguished in the history of

our country, from the time of Christopher Colum-bus, and Sebastian Cabot, to the days of Clay,

Calhoun and Webster. At the theatre, ten

tableaux or groups were presented to a brilliant

assemblage of beauty and fashion among whomwere many from a distance who had come to see

the famous Krewe. As on former occasions the

evening's entei tainment wound up with a ball.

Fifth Annual Festival, 1861.

The ])revious spectacles presented by the Krewehad prepared the people for something grand, andthe morning of February 13th was welcomed with

pleasure. The maskers on the streets during the

day served to increase the interest in the comingvisit of the Krewe.

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TUMER) Has removed from her old stand, 93 CONTI STREET, to

) the more eligible, couveuieiit & generally desirable quarters

)BETWEEN CONTI AND BIENVILLE.

Where she will be pleased to supply her numerous old

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friends and customers with elegant Fancy Dresses, MaskBall Outfits, Dominoes, and every variety of rich andrecherche Costumery.

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Between eight and nine o'clock in the evening,the welcome lights from their torches were dis-

) covered on Gamp street, and as the strains of

{mnsic from the band accompanying them sounded

jupon the air, thousands of eyes were rurmed in

Itheir direction, and a thrill of pleasure filled every

jheart as they came into view, representing '^Scenes

jfrom Life" in the four divisions of childhood,youth, manhood and old age.

I The first masker represented Childhood—an

jinfant in a cradle, followed by a nurse. Thencame Boyhood surrounded by maskers, represent-

ing a kite, a spinning top, sweet cakes, marblesand the things appertaining to that time in life.

Then followed Youth, with a crowd of maskersrepresenting the virtues^ aspirations, temptationsand trials of that period. Manhood came next,with a band of maskers representing the vices,

follies, and also the better qualities ol mature age.

Finally came Old Age, with maskers representingthe virtues, and vices which struggle for the mas-

jtery of man in his latter days. This grou)) wasfollowed by a masker representing Death—a skel-

eton in a shroud. The tableaux at the theatrewere given in splendid style, and were witnessedby an immense audience ot the elite of our city

and State, after which the dancers took posses-

sion of the tloor.

Sixth Annual Festival, 1866.

The intervention of the ^' Great Struggle''forced the postponement of everything like social

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amusement, aud the entertainments of theK reweshared the common late. When peace came,however, the Krewe, whoever they are andw^herever they had been, once more gave evidenceof life and spirit, and the announcement thatthey woukl "walk" again, revived many pleasantmemories of the past. The fonr sad and drearyyears since tlieir last parade, were beautifully andmagnificently portrayed on the cards and invita-

tions for this year, where the bubbles blown fromthe " pipe of peace," represented the years 1862,

1863, 1864, and 1865, as obscured by dark clouds.

Long before dark, on this day, February 13th,

crowds of people were seen gathering on thestreets, where it had been hinted in the papersthat the Krewe would appear, and the route soonpresented a perfect sea of men, women and chil-

dren, all anxious to welcome the return of the old

favorites. Appearing first on Eoyal street, theycalled on the Mayor, and after their usual marchproceeded to the theiitre, where four tableaux

)were given, representing Past," "The

"Court of

"ThePresent," "The Future," and theComus." A grand ball wound up the evening'sentertainment.

Seventh Annual Festival, 1867.

The festival this year, came on March 5th, andthe i3arade represented "The Triumph of Epicu-rus." The costumes were elegant, and the ar-

rangement of the procession perfect. The Krewefirst appeared on Lafayette Square, but how they

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got there was a most profouDd mystery. Aftertheir usual march around town, they finally dis-

appeared in the theatre, and then gave theirtableaux before an audieiico which has often beenmentioned as brilliant a id beautiful. At twelveo'clock the Krewo disappeared, leaving theirguests to enjoy II13 giddy mazes of the danceuntil the " wee sma ' hours ayant the * twal."

Eighth Annual Festival, 1868.

The interest in the Krewe, if it had ever slumber-ed, was now fully aroused, and the long-looked for

day, February 25th, was welcomed by ourentire city, and the fall of evening shades an-xiously looked for. The balconies on Oanal street,

long before dark, were teeming with ladies andchildren, and streams of people moved to and fro

in the streets, all looking for the jolly old Comus,and his merry Krewe. At last they appeared far

down on Canal street, a glorious crowd repesent-ing the Senses, and the enormous nose of theparty representing " Smell," the ponderous handsof "Touch," the glaring eyes of "Sight," withthe other senses and their appropriate accompan-iments, elicited the warmest applause from thethousands of spectators lining the route of their

march. As on previous occasions, the eveningwound up with tableaux and a ball at the theatre.

Ninth Annual Festival, 1869.

Once more the carnival was drawing to an end,

February 9th, was the last day and as usual, New

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furnished ^vith twelve new bevel tables from thecelebrated factory of H. W. Collender, successor to Phelin &CoUender, New York. It is in this elegant saloon thatthose champion games are played, accounts of which havebeen given in the public journals of New Orleans.

In connection with the Billiard Room, I have also thelarge and spacious Bar Room in the rotunda of the Hotel,which has been thoroughly renovated and refitte<l.

J. OBERLANDER, E. W. ARBO,Superintendant Billiard Room. Manager of Bar Room.

ALSO AGENT FOR

H. ^A^. COLLENDER.

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Orleans was full of mirth and revelry. But the

grand event was of course the parade of the MystickKrewe of Comus, and the elegant taste and re-

finement, so proroinent in their entertainments,

were never more strongly displayed than in their

pageant of this year, founded on Moore's favorite

poem of "Lalla Kookh." The gorgeousness of the

Eastern costumes, the brilliant beauties in the

train, the chivalric knights, with all the appro-

X^riate surroundings made up a procession that

charmed every one who beheld it. The tableauxat the theatre were marked for their correctness

of conception, and excellence ot execution, andwhen the Krewe at their usual hour withdrew to

give place to the dancers, every one felt that theyhad quite eclipsed all their former efforts.

Tenth Annual Festival, 1870.

The fame of the Mystick Krewe of Comus hadspread throughout the Union, and there werevisitors here from Boston, New York, St. Louis,

and other distant cities. In commenting on this

spectacle, a Boston journal declared that it was''worth crossing a continent to see." The festival (

came on March 1st, and long before the appear- ^

ance of the Krewe, every gallery, window, door-

step and available standing place on the line of

march was occupied. The procession illustrated

the history of Louisiana, and was greeted withenthusiastic applause along the entire route. Atthe Varieties theatre the tableaux were given in

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superb style. At the usual hour the Krewe re-

tired, leaving their guests to enjoy themselvesand "chase the glowing hours with flj'ing feet."

Eleventh Annual Festival, 1871.

te?The spectacle this year was, if anything,

grander than that of 1870. It was based uponthe majestic epic of Spenser's Faerie Queen, andillustrated in appropriate groupings the princi-

ple episode ot that delicate and fanciful creation,

which, in the centuries that have elapsed since

its birth, has lost no beauty or splendor by com-parison. As usual. Camp, St. Charles, Caronde-let, Chartres and Eoyal streets were crowded to

suffocation, every window, gallery and available

standing place being oc<;upied.

After visiting the Mayor, and performing thestated line of march Comus, followed by the bril-

liant pageant of his Krewe, repaired to the OperaHouse where, in the presence of an overflowingassemblage of invited guests, the Festival wasterminated by the usual tableaux.

The occasion was rounded off with another of

those magnificent balls which have, through along series ot years, maintained a mysterioussecrecy only equalled by the splendor with whichthey are conducted and the unfailing care em-I)loyed in forming the company of the most select

of our residents and visitors.

The entire aftair was quite up to the standardoriginally reached by this mystical association,

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No one should be without a copy of the above Guide,Hooks to Health and Manly Vigor delivered personally, or sent to address, on receipt of

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and proved at least one thing—that they weregentlemen of unlimited means and the most dis-

tinguished taste.

Twelfth Annual Festival, 1872.

This year the Mystick children of the deityselected as their subject

THE DEEAMS OF HOMER.Perhaps, all things considered, it was their

finest effort in the way of pageantry. The im-mortal characters of the lUiad seemed reproducedfrom the glowing pages of their historian, and,for the first time in this city, those vague gigan-tic creations were presented to us in shapes thatseemed to embody the dim conceptions of ourminds.The Greeks under Agamemnon and the Trojans

under the old sorrow-stricken King, file by in

splendid cohorts, and then come the Gods ofOlympus who took such active portions in thatmemorable war. Following these, the centralfigures of appropriate groups, came those indi-

vidual heroes who stand forth in bold relief fromHomer's work.At the Varieties Theatre the tableaux were

given with unusual magnificence and in presenceof the same mysteriously selected assemblage.

TABLEAU FIRST.The Judgment of Paris.

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Recieved the Gold Medal at the State Fair for 1 8 73.

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TABLEAU SECOND.The Combat.

Hector and Mars, and fierce Diomet ! Priam andCassandra, and the God-like Agamemnon

are the umpires.

TABLEAU THIRD.Nine groups in this colossal picture, represent

tlie trials of Ulysses.

TABLEAU FOURTH.Here broad burlesque takes the place of epic heroes, and

the clash of brass-clad men is followed by theBattle of the Frogs and Mice.

Never before, perhaps, was pageantry carried to

a more brilliant perfection. The unanimous opin-

ion of every one was that the Mystick Krewe hadreached the limit of their powers, that no employ-ment of money or energy could surpass that won-drous eftort. Yet a fresh triumph awaited the

Krewe on the occasion of their

Thirteenth Annual Festival, 1873.

The morning of February 25th dawned bright

and glorious, and found the Crescent City,

with its thousands of citizens, and multitudes of

visitors prepared for a day of unlimited enjoy-

ment. The brilliant pageant which graced the

sunlight hours will be lound in the annals of

his majesty the King of the Carnival.

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P. A. MURRAY,CISTEE]Sr MAKEE

Between JuUa and St, Joseph,

§i^\om'4 Swarded 1S72 mid 1873.

.A.X.X. ^w^oi^k: a-T:j.A.K.^^:isrTEEiD.

I^^A lot of new Cisterns, from 1000 to20,000 gallons capacity, made of the bestmaterial and workmanship, kept constantlyon hand, and for sale at prices to suit thetimes.

ir- 1 '11 ALL KINDS OF CISTERNS MADE TO ORDER,

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Here we speak only of the world renownedM3'stick Krewe. That the^^ appear before the publicbut once a year, that no one knows whence theycome or whither they go, that their exhibitionsare so gorgeous that the sight of one is the memo-ry of a life time, or that thousands of strangerscome from all parts of the land expressly to seethem, are facts too well known to be repeated.To sum all in a word, those who have seen theCarnival at Kome, do not hesitate to say that it

is iar surpassed in elaborateness of design bythat of our own city. The Krewe never hadsuch a reception before. Heretofore one or twoclub-houses have been illuminated, but this night

THE, ILLUMINATIONwas almost universal.

Along the line of march the illumination wasgeneral, the principal features of which were thoseon

CANAL STREET.

The Pickwick Club, corner of Exchange Alley,

w>as brilliant among the brilliant. Beneath theflag-staif, from which floated the royal standardof his Majesty Kex, stood a figure of the im-

mortal Pickwick in the act of addressing the club.

The rooms of the club were ablaze with light.

Outside the columns supporting the verandah of

the second story were gorgeously illuminatedwith variegated lights, whilst between eachcolumn, tastefully arranged, festoons of Chineselamps were suspended in the form of arches, whichthrilled the beholder with pleasure.

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Policies issued, 25,000. This "Great Old Virginia Conipfiny " is

doin<r business all over the United States and in Europe. It issuespolicies on the approved plans. It is the only Southkun Companythat has passed inspection by the Insurance Departments of NewYork and other States, thus placing it on the same footing of solvencywith the itEST Compamp:s of Amehica. It is a Home Company every-where, because it invests its Capital in every State in which it doesbusiness. Its mortality very light.

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Only one loss duuing theENTIRE SlIREVEl'OUT EPIDEMIC.For further particulars, address the undersigned, at NEW

ORLEANS, LA.

OfRce, 31 Carondelet Street-G. W. TERRELL,

Oeneral Agent and Manager for the States of La. and Miss.Successor to Gen'l D. H. Maury.

SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY,

One of the objects of this Society is to collect material from whichto write a correct aud truthful History of the late war, Persons wish-ing to become members of this patriotic Society and its othcial organthe Southern Magazine, will please address the undersigned, at NEWORLEANS, LA. aw TERRELL,

Special Agent S. H. Society for La. and Miss.

SGUTHEP^N EDUC/TIONAL /GENCY.

Teachers wishing situations, and schools, colleges and families want-ing teachers, school furniture, books, and other educational appliances,are respectfully requested to apply to the undersigned, at NEWORLEANS, LA.

Ot. W. TERRELL & CO.,Froprietort.

Special inducements offered to Pi-iucipals of Schools, Hotels,Water-ing places, R. R. Companies and others to advertise.

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The establishments of Col. S. N. Moody, Messrs.A. B. Griswold & Co., Frederickson & Harte,Giieble & Nippert, Kain & Co., and several other

stores were beautifully decorated with variegatedlamps, while the Varieties Theatre appeared aperfect blaze of splendor.

TRU CHALMETTE CLUB.At the corner of Carondelet a perfect flood of

light was cast upon the street from a myriad of

jets around the house ol this club, which was also

decorated with the mystic letters, M. K. C.

Nearly opposite the Chalmette, the dry goodsstore of

D. JEC. HOLMES.was adorned with an immense pelican in everchanging <}olors, beneath which were suspendedthe initials, D. H. H.

CARONDELET STREET.THE BOSTON CLUB

also put on its Carnival suit in the form of num-berless festal lamps, which amply made up for thelack of other illuminations on this street.

ROYAZ STREET.THE SHAKESPEARE CLUB,

corner of Eoyal and Customhouse streets, overthe famed cigar store of Messrs. Fernandez &Villa, was also beautifully illuminated with theinitials of the club and sundry lines of light.

That old ducal palace,

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M? GIBBONJLlffllDMS,

Corner of Bourbon, NEW ORLEANS.

Invite the attention of their friends to their

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IFruit and Ornamental Trees, Evergeens, Flowering Shrubs,

Roses, Greenhouse and Bedding Plants, well grown Orange Trees,

Plants for Hanging Baskets and Flower Vases.

Every exertion made to give full satisfaction in filling all

orders from City or Country. Packing done in a manner to

insure safety in shipment any reasonable distance. Bou-quets and Floral Designs made to order Gardens laid outand taken care of.

The Green Cars, starting from the corner of Canal and Baronne streets,

pass the "NTursery every five minutes.

CITY DEPOT, 122 CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS.

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THE ST. LOUIS HOTEL,

also wore a liolidaj air, and, in addition to its

usual globe lamps, was lighted above and belowthe verandahs with tastefully arranged jets.

ST, CHARLES STREETpresented a scene of almost Oriental splendor,

being a perfect blaze of light to the

CITY SALE,which was more handsomely adorned than in

any former year.

TEE ST, CHARLES HOTEL.Along the entire front, at the base of the mas-

sive columns, was displayed a line of lights sobrilliant as to dim the eye that dared to glanceon them, while above, pendent between the col-

umns, were festoons of globe lamps, which madethe grand old place look like a palace in Fairy-land.

THE CRESCENT HALL,corner of Canal and St. Charles streets, where thatgenial and ever popular gentleman, Col. WalterMerriam presides, Avas brilliantly illuminated andits splendid front looked fresher than ever.

The St. Charles Theatre, the offices of theTimes and Picayune, the establishments of Messrs.Heath & Lara, upholsterers, E. C. Palmer & Co.,

stationers. Rice Bros, & Co., stove and hardwaredealers, R. M. & B. J. Montgomery, auctioneersand dealers in furniture, and T. E. Suter, painter,

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FULLWOOD'S SAMPLE ROOM,NEAR CANAL STREET.

Havinp established at the above eligible and convenient locality, a FIRST-CLASSSALOON, My customers will find always on hand, a choice assortment of

unsurpassed in qnality. in this, or any city,

An inviting Hot Lunch served daily, from 11 A. M, to 2 P. M.B^Strangers visiting the cit}% and those of my friends who have long known me in

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THE PR,ESS,No. 93 ST. CHARLES STREET,

(Opposite Academy of Music.)

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Near Magazine Market, 4th Dist., NEW ORLEANS.

Proprietor of the DELACHAISE NURSERIES, onMagazine and Foncher Streets, three squares above Louisi-

[

ana Avenue, distant four squares from the termination of(

the Magazine Line Car Station—the Jefferson Cars are pas-sing the place every 15 minutes.Bouquets and Floral Designs made to order at all seasons.

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were tastefully illuminated, tlie front of tkeir re-

spective buildings being decorated with, appro-priate designs.

As darkness came on.

TEE THRONGS

began to gather. Needless to repeat the service-

worn phrases descriptive of their coming. Letsuch stereotypes as "long before the appointedhour," "the beauty and elite of the Orescent City,"

"galleries overflowing and resplendent with thefluttering throng," "multitudes from all parts of

the Uuion." "all along the line of march," etc.,

etc., be understood as somewhat more intensely

and universally applicable than ever before, andwe pass at once by all preliminaries.

And yet such a multitude is not to be so sum-marily elbowed through. The people did notmerely gather j they thronged, they swarmed,they massed, in short, they simply came out in

myriads.For the present day, as a day of universal in-

quiry, as a day of rapid scientific progress, as aday when the people—the whole people are inter-

ested hearers at the councils of the sages, andthat human nature, which once demanded the cir-

jcus with jts broad claps and laughs and huzzasover the theories and disputes of the doctors ; for

such a day as to-day, what choice, for the crown-ing jollity of the Carnival, could have been amore happy, nay, a more natural selection^ thanthat of the

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HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GU^S AND EDGE TOOLS,

Tinners* Stocky Tools and Machines^

HOUSE FURNISHII^G GOODS OF EVERY DESCI^IPTION,

COOKING AND HEATING STOVES,

Sole Agenta for the Celebrated

THE ONLY FIEST-OLASS STOYE IE; THE MAKKET.

DARWINIAN THEORY.

After all the investigatioD, discussioD, dissen-

sion, retraction and contradiction connected withthe subject of Man's descent, there was some-thing leit unrevealed until this night. After all

the savans—Cuvier, Lyell, Huxley, Spencer, Dar-win had spoken—it was meet that Comus shouldhave an audience.The following poem, which has received the

universal enconiums of press and people, wascomposed for the occasion, by one of the mostpopular writers connected with the New Orleanspress, and will give to the reader a better ideaof the pageant presented by the Krewe, than anyother pen picture we could present.

The transparencies designating the difterent

characters assumed by the members and borne be-

fore them were inscribed with its witty couplets,

and copies of the poem were distributed in thetheatre

:

The Missing Links to Darwin's Origin ofSpecies.

Oh ! mighty Darwin, Monarch of all SagesAdorning this or long forgotton ages,

Whose magic touch ope's portals paleologic

And shatters seals of periods geologic

—

Before whose search, the mysteries of creation

Dissolve like mists of morning exhalation

—

Who thread'st the line of life to Nature's germs.To find God's image in ancestral worms.

We, rich in faith and warm in strong affection,

For thy great creed of " Natural Selection."

Convinced that man—the modern institution

—

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Owes his proud place to laws of " Evolntion."Now come, great Sage, a living grand memorialOf Man's descent tlirongh lineage " Arboreal."" The Missing Links"—those pre-historic sires

Whose loves and lives a wondering race admires.

When all was void, and Chaos ruled the SpheresBack thro' the shadows ot unfathomed yearsLife's first faint spark flashed thro' a rayless night.And quivering fell on the rude Zoophyte.

"Old Soaker," Sponge, soon felt the genial glow,Mid coral castles, reared in depths heJow.Where brave Sea Nettles waved caressing armsTo cuirassed Polyps, enamored of their charms.Where the Mulusca, fierce with yearning fires,

Thrill'd pearly shells with tender, soft desires;And Periwinkles smoothed their coats of mailTo court endearments from the wooing Snail :

There warmed the spark in its Crustacean bed,'Till Shrimps, enraptured, on its sweetness fed.

Irapassiond Lobsters clasped seductive claws,And jealous crabs succumbed to Hymen's laws.

But kindling more—the Piscine Tribe prevails,

Its incandescence gauds the Dolphin's scales,

Transforms Sea Dragons into sighing swains,And distracts Sheepheads with bewitching pains,The Flying-Fish then onward wafts the spark;'Till lovelorn passions thrill the cruel Shark.And sweetest transports swell the mighty deep,To where the Whales uxorious vigils keep.Still brighter yet—the Amphib's grow at length,

With Mermaid graces and with Triton strength :

The Tadpole whisks it from the Ocean floor,

; The broad backed Turtle bears it on to shore,

I

Where suckling Leeches draw its baby sighs,

I

'Mid stolid Frogs transfixed with mute surprise,

I

While Caimans make, with new-born joy elate.

And roars the Walrus, eager for his mate.

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W. B. SCHMIDT, Wx>I,

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.

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Wm. P. Harper, Joseph Ellison, Wm. Creevy.

E. B. Briggs, Alex. Marks.

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Dr. F. B. Gaudet, Dr. W. H. Berthelot,

Dr. E. T. Shepard.

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Which walls the sea and bounds the morass dank.Its savage lustre lights the Serpent's track,

To blush in beauty on Chameleon's back,With ardent flame it fills the Scorpion's eyes,

With rainbow hues the meek Iguana dyes,

Until, at last, in sunshine's wealth unrolled,

The Salamander floods with molten gold.

Refulgent now—its vivifying raysSpread far and wide—seen in the tassel'd Maize,In crimson Carrots piercing Mother Earth,In emerald Pinas yielding fragrant birth :

Festooned Bananas with its glories shine,

And tribute Grapes burst forth with living wine.E'en bannered Blossoms, kissing wanton air,

In shapes as varied as their hues are fair.

Waft quickened incense up to arching skies,

That blush with joy and laugh thro' stariy eyes.

Ripe lipped Verbena, on her drooping knee.Pale browed Magnolia, from her stately tree,

Sweet Passiflora, dashed with bloody stains.

All glow with life that tingles in their veins.

Then Insects come to cheer the flowery gladeWith tender dalliance 'neath the leafy shade.

Bright buzzing Flies, borne on the languid breeze,

Keep time with Locusts, droning in the trees :

Grasshoppers melt to lazy Silk Worm charms.The Moth seeks solace in the Beetle's arms.Tobacco Grubs essay the loftiest stalk,

In love sick search of the Mosquito-Hawk.While Spiders weave a daintier, rosier, net,

Than ever maiden for fond lover set.

The very winds, pulsating amorous sighs.

Beneath the beating wings of Butterflies;

And now as years in countless cycles roll.

Still stronger, brighter burns the living coal

;

The Rodents come with sleek and glossy hides,

All fleet of foot to catch relnctaut brides.

The sexton Mole, from out his earthy lair.

In haste to meet the timid blushing Hare;

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The Sqrivrel scurrying from his leafy house,Down rugged Iriiok to woo the virgin Mouse

;

I'he Rabbi 1/ lose in low-iongned dieauiy cliat,

With that s^rewed robber, the liceuiioas Eat,Wiiile h'gh o'er a'l the wedded branches throughPeeps the Opossum at the Kangaroo,

Now Toit'iing thro' Earth's fields of living green,TJe Eumananfcia come to dot the scene;The fieecy Kam, wHh frontlet hard aod bold.

The meek-eyed Ewe, oale matron of the fold;

With anilered crest, the litiie aad sinewy Deer,The vigorons Goat (the symbol of Buck Beer)

;

The untamed Bison, with tempestuous mane,The patient Camel of the trackless plain,

Tbe tail GiraiTe, instinct with Jofty pride,

Tlie fleet-foot Zebra, with his str'pe-slashed hide;And then the Bull, of brawn and beetling brow,Leads in the dainty, cream -distilling Cow.

O golden days ! Age of Arcadian joy !

Ere Sorrow's birth, when Love knew no alloyj

Scant wonder then the flame waxed fierce and strong,

When the Carnivora joined the countless throng.The Hedgehog, winking, from his spiny box.With admiration, at the cunning Fox,Which joins the Coon, well versed in forest lore,

In pleasant discourse with the tusked Boar,From fields abroad swoops down the flitting Bat,With bated whispers for the rakish Cat,

Which slips away from purring Pussy's sight,

On revels bent, and staying out all night.

The noble Dog by the gaunt Grey-hound led;

The hairy Skye, the Bull with brutal head

;

The Sleuth, keen scented on tbe trail of game,All now the victims of a tenderer flame.

E'en friendly Bears their hopes and fears discuss,

Before the surly Hip-po-pot-a-mus,While listening Leopards to the passion own;Hyenas laugh and drop the crunchiiig bone.The Lion smiles away his heated spleen.

And harmless sleeps the Tiger on the green.

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As countless rills, from fountains far and wide,Unite to form the river's rushing tide,

So all these types, in Darwin's matchless plan,Converged, assert the lineage of Man.From Birmah's woods, the Elephantine home,Behold his pith and iron muscle come

;

His ardent temper from the tangled grove,Where the Rhinoceros dallies with his love ;

His tastes exhaled from that Westphalian hog,Where wallows still the epicurean Hog.And his endurance from Arabia's strand.

The tireless Horse produces at command.Thus well endowed, ah ! Darwin !—then—alas

!

We trace his genius to the sapient Ass.

Enchanting age of soul dissolving bliss,

When life's whole span was one long burning kiss.

No wonder, soon in some bright torrid vale,

Where Quadrumana waved prehensile tail,

To honeyed airs aglow with desire.

Arboreal loves should nobler types aspire;

Or Chacma Monkeys fall like ripened grapes,Resistless victims of the Bearded Apes

;

That Mandrils, lost in soft voluptuous swoons,Should grace the nuptials of the bold Baboons

;

And Chimpanzees from waving tree tops hang.To court caresses from the fond Orang.Oh ! rosy hues of Time's dim twilight morn.In such an hour the "Missing Li#k" was born

;

The great Gorilla, flinging wide the gateOf Darwin's Eden; and our high estate.

Through nature's void, by arm creative hurl'dThus fell the spark which warms and lights a world j

Its pregnant beam first thrill'd old Ocean's caves,In myriad forms pulsated through its waves.Then clad with verdure arid rocks and sand,Bade waving branches plume the smiling laud

;

Sighed 'neath the shades where burst forth living springs,

And peopled air with gauzy, rain-bowed wings.

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Thus stood Love's temples in expectant state

Of rites delayed—but little time they wait,

Evolving races, sluggish, wan and cold,

Wake into natures active, fierce and bold

;

Selection's law, iheir joys unconscious guide;

To nobler types, then thus unerring glide,

Perfection's height are scaled up to the brinkOf that abyss—spanned by the "Missing Link,"There simian Cupid stands in hairy state

;

But oh ! what Psyche was his nobler mate.

Here sleepless science pales its searching power,And awful mystery shrouds the nuptial hour

;

Our father Ape, by all with pride confessedBut shet, whose love his ardent passion blessed

;

Like Pleiad lost, is hid behind Time's veil,

We only know—her otfspriug dropped the tail.

The problem vast new Darwins shall engageTo swell the knowledge of a future age.

Until the secret countless cycles sealed

Bursts into life, and Man stands forth revealed.

Here for the present we close our history ofthis mysterious company, whose muuificence andrefined taste have furniihed to the Carnivalseason its crowning glory.

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TW^ELFTH NIGHT.

The anDiversary of a day wben the Three WiseMen, with their gold, fraukincense and myrrh,were guided by a star in the east to where ourInfant God had been born in Bethlehem ; a daywhich, since the darkness of the Middle Ages,has been celebrated throughout Christendom, is

surely worthy of honor from a Christian commu-juity.

The first commemoration of the manifestationof Christ to the Gentiles, or as it is known in thechurch, the Epiphany, was during the reign of

Pope Julius L, A. D. 813. At that time Melchoir,Jasper and Balthazar, the three Maji, or WiseMen, were represented as three kings, by certain

of the priesthood.

They proceeded to the church with much pomp,guided by a star improvised for the occasion, andbearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.In the temple was constructed a stable, contain-

ing an ox and an ass, with an infant in themanger and a representation of the Madonna.After kneeling at the nave and imploring a bless-

ing from the Most High, the gifts were formallypresented.The celebration of this continued until as lato

as 1336, when about that time both in England

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and France the occasion became rather a social

than a religious one. The bean cake, much in

vogue even now among certain of our Creolefamilies, was then first introduced. The personfortunate euough to secure the bean in a slice of

the Twelfth-day cake reigned supreme over theday's festivities. An instance is on record in

which Mary Queen of Scotts arrayed MaryFleming, a Queen of the Bean, in her own robesand jewels, and for that day she was mistress ofHolyrood. A century ago, the kings of England,with the Knights of the Garter, Thistle and Bath,marched in procession on Twelfth Day, withpresents of gold, frankincense and myrrh, to theRoyal Chapel at St. James.

As time wore on it gradually declined to aperiod of mere private sociality, and after hav-ing been celebrated for many generations by theLord Mayor and Aldermen of London, their fes-

tivities are now limited to presents of cake.

None can deny but that holiday celebrationsbenefit every branch of business in the commu-nity. They not only relax the mind from thehumdrum of life, giving new strength and en-

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more beautifully appropriate than that of TwelfthNight, and thanks to the Eevelers, whose

FIRST FESTIVAL, 1870,

was held on Thursday evening, January 6th in

that year, it was established in our citj^, and hassiiK^e been observed with a royal magnificenceworthy of its antiquity.

An immense throng greeted this first turnout,

which appeared at about fifteen minutes to nine

o'clock on Royal street. Tlie design of the dis-

play was the congregation of the representatives

from all the earth, to participate in all the festiv-

ities of Twelfth Night, prepared by the Lord of

Misrule. Europe, Asia, Alrica and Americawere appropriately rei)resented, and the proces-

sion was pronounced by all, one of the most ele-

gant affairs ever seen on this continent. At theOpera House the following programme washanded around among the guests

:

Opeea House—Ye Twelfth Night Eevelers,

JANUARY C, 1870,

Now, DOW the mirth comes,With the cake full of plums,Where Beane's the King of the sport here

;

Besides we must know,The Pea also

Must rule as Queen of the Court here.

Begin then to chuse,This night as ye use,

Who shall for the present delight here

;

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Be a King by the lot,

And whom shall notBe Twelfth-Day Queen for the night here.

Heurick.

PROEM.

Mirth aud Jollity, with their attendants, pre-

pare the Twelfth Night Cake, and by their Her-alds summon the Four Quarters of the Globe to

the Festival —Now the mystic rite beginning

;

Here the social board prepare

;

Crown and sceptre wait the winning;

Who shall prove the royal pair ?

From the Historic Great of NationsLet a King and Queen arise

;

Try the venture, rank and stationAre for those who gain the prize.

TABLEAU AND PROCESSION.

Now upon the Royal daisSee our King and Queen await,

Let each Lord and Chieftain pay his

Courtesie to the Crown and State.

Now, the solemn installation done.Let the Heralds loud proclaim

Twelfth Night Revels are begun,And joy and mirth are naw to reign.

When the members of the organization hadpassed around the Hoor, they invited their ladyfriends down, and .in a few moments the floor

that had been dedicated to the revels of the mys- «

terious hosts, was transformed into a ball room,where the " dance went merrily on." and" Twelfth Day " had lapsed into the '' thirteenth " ^

ere the happy scene had ended.

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SECOND FESTIVAL, 1871.

Ou the evening of the 6th ot January, 1871, thesecond pageant of the Twelfth Night Eevelerswas given.

The entire central district of the city was onebrilliant scene of life and gaiety. Tbe whole pop-ulation was in the streets, and, with the brightand balmy night, the gay throngs, and the flash-

ing lights, the tout ensemble was one which belongsonly to New Orleans among American cities.

When it was found that tbex)ageant was to repre-

sent the familiar characters whom Mother Goosehas made immortal, the delight of the spectators

can better be imagined than described, and as the

costly, fantastic procession filed slowly by, eachnew tableau was greeted with shouts of enthusi-

astic recognition from the innumerable throng.

The pageant was headed by a grotesque andgorgeous figure with the title of the Lord of Mis-

rule, who was followed in regular order by thecharacters who have been handed down to us in

the old nursery rhymes of that mysterious poetMother Goose.At the Opera House, the tableaux elicited the

warmest applause, from one of the most brilliant

audiences ever gathered within its walls. The ball

which wound up the entertainment was a joyoustermination to an event which wiU ever be pleas-

antly remembered by all who were present.

THIRD FESTIVAL, 1872.

The third Festival of these unknown Revelerswas a splendid effort. With a more perfected or-

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ganization, and with increased expenditure, theycame to the front, determined to out-do their

former efforts and realize the brilliant expectationswhich their many admirers had founded uijon theformer displays of their order.

They could scarcely have chosen a better themethan

THE TIDE OF ENGLISH HUMOR.In all the realm of literature there is no richer

field than this ; and our Eevelers certainly culled

its very friirest flowers as they wandered. Headedby Don Quixote (a pardonable theft from otherlands) the pageant showed Humor, Its Gods, Its

Fathers, Its Fountain and Its Tide, in a splendidand harmonious sequence.

Shakespeare, rare Ben Johnson, Gay, Swift,

Sterne, Goldsmith, Burns, Scott, Irving, Dickensand Bret Harte

!

These were figures which followed in the Tideof Humor; each one set in a group of his ownchoicest creations, and clustered with them ontheir respective pedestals, rivaling iu chiseled

splendor the majestic sculptures of Praxiteles him-self.

In all the appointments of artistic elegance this

display was considered as being yet unequaled.It was a daring flight into the realm of art, this

attempt at marbleizing Humor, but the Revelersassuredly achieved a brilliant success.

The closing ceremonies were, as on their first

occasion, similar to those observed by the MystickKrewe.

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After the falling of the curtain on the closingtableau the usual ball commenced in which thefashionable company joined, finding no less de-

light therein by reason of their ignorance of theirHosts.

FOURTH FESTIVAL, 1873.

This year the Kevelers carried their representa-tions into a still more elevated field of literature

speaking with reference to utility and intrinsic

dignity. In doing so they paid a merited tributeto the greatest genius ever produced by Louisi-ana

—

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON,

"That cheerful one who knoweth all,

The songs of all the winged choristers,And in one sequence of melodious sound,Pours out their music."

It was a specially happy conceit of theirs that,

while they re[)roduced the birds of Audubon withthe most astonishing fidelity, and while each indi-

vidual figure was perfectly true in plumage, pro-

portions and coloring, to the original which it wasintended to represent, yet these were giouped in

tableaux which were in most instanccK deliciously

humorous in their meaning.It was a curious and an artistic accomplishment,

and, in that sense the Twelfth Night Revelers ex-

ceeded any similar efibrt of theirs.

This magnificent pageant was compssed of sev-

enteen immense cars or floats, fifteen of which boregroups of from five to ten figures. They were

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brilliantly illuminated with lanterns, transparan-cies and ealciiini lights (furnished by Mr. HenryPerry, No. 141 Poydras Street), which, togetherwith the guady coloring of the birds themselves,and the continuous blaze from the houses alongtheir route, combined to make, not onl^^ one of thelargest, but one of the most iliagniflcent and im-

posing displays ever known in the history of ourCarnivals.

There was also a novel idea shown in the man-agement of the tableau. Instead of having amultiplicity of representations, the figures of theentire pageant were grouped in one colossal i>ic-

ture.

In the centre, on a raised pedestal, was the im-

mense statuary, composed of

AUDUBON AND HIS TWO COMPANIONS,and around about him were the numerous birdswhich had followed him in the procession.

There were water, and marsh, and rocks, andsand, and trees and undergrowth, in which thebirds were disposed appropriately; thus makingone grand tableau in which more than a hundreddifferent contrasting figures were collected.

THE C0UP-D'a:iL

was inexpressibly striking, and, when the curtainfell, it was sometime before the immense throngof spectators ceased their plaudits.

FIFTH FESTIVAL, 1874.

Tuesdaj^ evening, January 6th, witnessed thefifth festival of the Kevelers, who, by their gor-

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geous displays and well-cliosen subjects, havemade themselves popular with our people.

It was an extremely happy conceit which wasbrought to fruition by the Twelfth Night Revel-ers, and it may be well assumed tbat no morenovel nor original spectacle has been seen in anyof the carnival pageants whose glories have an-nually been unfolded before this public.

The subject—Dolliana—embodying the crea-

tion of a world peopled with the inanimateobjects of childhood's worship ot toys, involvedat once a combination of such ludicrous andabsurd features that the very inordinate degreein which such sentiments were revealed, was thetheme for admiration, despite the more soberconvictions that the subject was but a matter oftrifling nonsense.What more incongruous can be imagined than

to expect grown people to find amusement in sosimi:)le a theme as a pageant of dolls and chil-

dren's toys, yet this episode transpired, and it

may be assured that of tbe countless thousandswho witnessed it, few could be found who did notearnestly testify to the pleased interest of theevent.

It has drifted into a stereotyped phrase to re-

count how the streets were thronged and howthej^ were brought forward in bounteous array,the usual cheerful and animated accessoriesalways incidental to each similar yearly recur-ring event.

THE CAKE.

This significant emblem of Twelfth Night

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Eevels rose in massive x^roportions from a beauti-

fully draped pedestal and resting within a grace-

ful dome, whose fair proportions and tasteful

beauty matched well the brilliantly colored sur-

roundings. Without, the dome was of burnishedred and gold ; within, delicate drapery revealedthe ornamentations of golden stars and repre-

sentations of butter-flies and humming-birds.Standing on the forward part of the car Avas seenan immense cornucopia with a plentiful displayot fruits and countless dainties. Near by werelavish offerings of the products ot the SunnySouth, and upon the sides of the car appeared'' January 6, T. JST. K., 1874."

THE QUEEN.

Leading the van of her attendant subjects wasseen the Queen of Dolldom, arrayed in all thegorgeous colors of which girl dolls are worship-pers, and standing in the midst of such mediumsof pleasure as dolls glory in, to-wit : the minia-ture cup and saucer, the sawdust-stuffed ball

and a multitude of companion pieces, whilebefore her were ranged eight square woodenblocks, through each of which was thrust a doll-

ish head, and faced upon the blocks appeared theword " Dolliana." Behind the Queen were piled

toy building blocks, mountains high, as it were,and over all the spirit of gushing childhoodbreathed the refreshing sentiment of babydom'searnest joys.

These were followed by groups on floats, repre-

senting Dolliaua's Army, Navy, Cabinet, Palace,

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PROPRIETOR. '

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Kitchen, Stable, Band, Theatre, and other toysknown to joyous childhood.At the theatre two tableaux were given, after

which much interest was manifested in the ques-tion on whom Djime Fortune would bestow thehonorable distinction of " Queen of the Revel-ers," and " Maid of Honor."Bearing the immense cake to the centre of the

stage, the Lord of Misrule took his place besideit, and it was soon surrounded by a vast concourseof ladies. The issue was soon decided, and theannouncement ran around that Fortune hadsmiied upon Miss Louisa Chiapella and conferredupon her the tirst Bean, and she was accordinglycrowned as the Queen of the Revelers, with MissCora A. Townsend, who, having gained thesecond Bean, became her Maid of Honor. Ourstory is all told. Music and dancing occupiedthe residue of the night, and in this respect theoccsaion was really a most charming one.

le l|titQlit^^fi ^|ciintt^»

When it became known toward the end of theyear 1872 that another organization was in pro-cess of being formed, and that the night ot De-cember 31st wonkl witness its first appearance,the cariosity wiiich has always attended such

[

aftairs was at once aroused.In a community wiiere the spectacular appetite

is so strong, and yet so eipcnrean, and wheresuch gorgeous and elaborate etforts h;ive alreadybeen successfully made, it was certainly no slightundertaking in the Knights of Momus to enterthe arena, and promise an event worthy of addi-tion to the memories of past [)ageants, and of com-parison with those whicii are to follow.

Yet all this was contidently promised, and, as aconsequence. New Orleans turned out in force,

and the known route of the procession was, at anearly hour, lined with expectant crowds.

FIRST FESTIVAL, 1872.

Need w^e say to any true lover of traditionsthat no happier selection of a subject could havebeen made than that which distinguished this

event '? In that dim age which the masters ofromance and poetry have peoi)led with grandfigures, and to the beautifying of which the im-mortal Scott has lent his genius, are to be found

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the most majestic subjects of pageantry. Thestark old days of Eicbard Cceur de Leon and of

Godfrey de Ijonillon, and the countless other per-

sonages who animate our legends and our songs,

make a rich field from which to cull the very

fairest flowers of pageantry, and in this field our

knights have roamed with unhindered feet, andculled a lavish wealth of beauties for our enjoy-

ment.The sireless deity of raillery, who, in the dim

old days of mith, made gods the victims of his

ridicule, and but hardly spared the matchless

Aphrodite, daughter of the Foam, descendsthrough the generous shadows of the centuries

with a kindlier spirit, with a touch whose magiconly beautifies, and the grim old motto " dvmvivitmis vivamiis''' takes a better significance

through the interpretation w'hich his latter-day

votaries have given it, and gives us the right to

welcome his advent with every sincerity andpleasure.

THE PROCESSION

was of the gorgeous fashion peculiar to our festi-

val pageants, and represented the principle fig-

ures in the grand tableau of the " Talisman."First came Momus, and on either side of him

rode his attendant knights, and so, with all ap-

\propriate surroundings, the pageant of Momuscame into full view, hemmed in by the rippling

sea of eager faces, and shimmering in the radi-

ance of a thousand lights.

Then came the English Division headed byDevereux, the Lord of Giesland, bearing the

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standard of tbe Plantagenets. The Hermit ofEngaddi and the Earl of Salisbury follow.

Richard Coeur de Leon, and his court, Philip

of France, the Archbishop ^of Tyre, Earl of

Champaigne, Leopold of Austria, Conrad ofMoutserrat, and the <;igantic Wallenrode ofHungary, with their knights and followers, all

march past, with that pomp and raarslial arraythat brings to our minds the gallant hosts of theCrusaders.

And then, after the splendid Christian cortege

had passed, it was only litting that our friends of

Mom us should give i\s some pictures of the na-

tion against whom the crusade was directed. Soit happened that the fourth platform was precededby horsemen of another race from those who hadgone before. Here were the representatives of

that nation which, in those wild days, had drawnits myriads around the shrines and sepulchres of

Palestine, and made the hot sands of Syria sod-

den with the Christiau's blood.

It was a splendid pageant, and did fair justice

to the gorgeous epoch from which its tigures

have been drawn. Our brethren of Momus havecast no flimsy gage into the lists, and they of

Comus and Revelers must take heed of their

laurels, for henceforth they will be more hardlywon.

The usual Ball and Tableau at the Opera Housecompleted the afhiir, and as a matter of course,

the tableaux were a reproduction of the proces-

sion.

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SECOND FESTIVAL, 1873.

On Wednesday evening, December 3l8t, 1873,

the Knights of Momns made their second ai)pear-

ance before our citizens, and the many visitors

who had come hither to enjoy the Christmas holi-

days.Though we have occasionally seen more people

on the streets than were visible on this night,

there must have been enough to give the youth-fnl organization a very full and flattering recep-

tion. (Janal street, of course, was thronged, as

also the portions of 8t. Charles, Carondelet andCamp, contiguous to that central thoroughfare,and in a few instancies, particularly as regardedthe Pickwick and Boston Club-houses, we noticedsome very clever devices in illiimiimtion. Theweather was forbidding just about dark, and at

one time a slight sprinkle of rain augured badlyfor the success of Momus' secoiul ettbrt at i)a-

geautr3^ This, however, proved to be a false

alarm, and the night, though not b}^ any means acheerful or a brilliant one, was at least not rainy.

The procession made its appearance quiteearly—about 7:50 in fact—coming down Campstreet on its first movement, preceded by theusual police detachment and really an admirableband of music. We must compliment the goodsense of the Momus revelers in arranging their

groups on vehicles instead of marching throughthe streets. It added very greatly to the effect

of the pageant, and to the enjoyment of thosewho assembled to witness it.

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And the arrangement of the lights that illu-

minated the procession reflected much credit uponthe experience and skill of Mr. Henry Perrv, No.141 Poydras street, to whose care this part of thedisplay was confided.

Momns' own explanation of the pageant, asshown by the first transparencies, is as follow^s

:

" These oddities, from fancy drawn,May surely raise the question,

Will critics say, by chance they're formed,Or 'Natural Selection f

" The pageant of Momus formed,Composed of g-rotesfjue faces.

To critics he replies with scornAre, his 'Coming Races.'"

It was indeed a collection of indescribable fig-

ures—things that never were on land or in thesea—a finely conceived and admirably executedburlesque on Darwin's theory, and pretending to

give a view of the ^' Coming Eaces." The nu-merous groups were exquisitely ludicrous, andenlisted the warmest api)lause along the entire

line of march. At the Varieties Theatre the tab-

leaux were witnessed by a brilliant assembly of

beanty and fashion, and a delightful ball woundup the evening's entertainment.

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THE G[(EjlT JACKSOH F^OUTE,

THROUGH WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS I

The completion of this Great Through Line

LESSENS DISTANCE ! REDUCES RATES !

INSURES COMFORT AND OFFERS CHOICE OF

SIX FliST-gLASS BOOTES TO MEW YOBK,WITH BUT ONE CHANGE FROM NEW ORLEANS.

BAGGAGE CHECKED FROM RESIDENCE,

THE GREAtTa^SON EOUTEILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD,

FOIJM THE

SHORT LINE TO ST. LOUIS.This is the only Line running Sleeping Cars tliiough to

St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville.

EMIGRANT RATES LESS THAN BY RIVER.

YOU O^^.N VISIT

Without extra charge, and will tind this a most delightful route to the

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS OF VIRGINIA.

OVER 1000 PERSONS TRIED IT IN 1872.

AT No. 22 CAMP STREET, ^' ^'."

. '

Lor. Coininoii btreet.

AND AT THE DEPOT. SS' gaMF> ST'EBBW^NEIV ORLEANS. Cor. Common-street

A]S[iq-ALS or THE REIGN OF HIS MAJESTY,

The fame of the magnificent pageants of theMistick Krewe of Comns, having spread through-out the length and breadth of the Umd, drew to

our city such multitudes of strangers that theywere unable to accommodate even the more dis-

tinguished of our visitors. Persons from abroadsaw on the streets, in the day, a motly gatheringof maskers, without organization, and at night, aprocession which, though gorgeous, lasted but ashort time. They heard of the splendid tableaux,the brilliant audiences, and the jo^'ous balls, withwhich these festivities were rounded otf, but asthe capacity of even our largest theatre was lim-

ited—and thousands were unable to obtain invita-

tions—they were rather annoyed than pleasedwith these reports.

As years rolled on, the number of visitors in-

creased, and the demand for cards to the eveningentertainments grew more and more numerous,and the number who returned home disappointedwas consequently larger every year. This was asource of regret to the members of the MistickKrewe, whose entertainments, originally designedfor the amusement of themselves and their imme-diate friends, had grown so popular as to attractimmense crowds from distant cities.

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THE OI(LY GOLD MEDAL- PI^EMIUM

CIGAR MANDFACTORY

AND DEALER IN

LEAF TOBACCO,

1®^ . . . I^ampar't Street ISS

BELOW CANAL,

Orders addressed to Lock Box 248. Post Office, promptly attended to.

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FIRST FESTIVAL, 1872.

It was not until about the 1st of February,1872, that a plan for overcoming these difficulties

was formed, and most successfully carried out, byCol. Walter Merriam, a gentleman whose culti-

vated taste, liberality and public spirit, havealways been freely enlisted iu enterprises lookingto the prosperity of our city, and Edward C.Hancock, Esq., a i)rominent member of the JS'ew

Orleans press, whose ready wit, ingenious mindand fluent pen have so often pleased our people,and never more so than in his able contributions,

to what we may term, our Carnival literature.

They sought an interview with the Mayor andChief of Police, and found that their plan har-

monized so well with their ideas that the entirepolice force would be placed under command ofthe King for Mardi Gras.

Assuming the royal perogative in its most au-dacious and enlarged sense, taxes were levied,

proclamations were issued sus})endiug all otherforms of government, closing all public and pri-

vate places of business, including courts, schools,

banks, post office, custom-house, etc., and order-ing all people to enroll themselves into organiza-tions for the purpose of forming a grand proces-sion.

That the idea was a happy one was speedilyassured by the prompt manner iu which this self-

constituted authority was obeyed. The Gov-ernor, the Legislature, prominent firms, officers of

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THE GEEATEST BARGAINS YET ! POSITIVE LIQUIDATION ! I [

<S- 13CJIEI^QlXJ:^^SELLING OUT MEN'S AND BOY'S

.CLOTHING Ap MW^ GOODS-^\. T O <0 JS T !

LEOJN 00130H^XJX,Nos. 8U83 COAL STREET.OD 2i:], 215 & 217 OLD LEVEE.

CALL .AND EXAMIUSTE."^ ED. T^. ZELJL,

DEALER IN IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC

CIGAI[S, CIGARETTES AND TOB/CCa|

COR. CARONDELET A^D CANAL STREETS,

NEW ORLEANS, LA,r. O. Box 374.

J. WEST,Praetical Bemtistj

( ESTABLISHED THIRTY YEARS)

No. 3 NORTH STREET,OPPOSITE LAFAYETTE SQUARE.

Performs all operations on the teeth in a most skiUful and satisfac-

tory manner. His pricf^s, although seemingly high, ultimately prove-

Jcheaper than the cheapest. The superiority of his artilicial teeth is

too well known to require any enumerating.Dr. West's method of filling teeth combines all the modern im-

5>rovements. Those interested, will find these statements to be scrupu-

ously correct.

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corporations, all vied with one another in sendingletters of allegiance, which were published as re-

ceived in the daily papers, and soon fanned thefurror into a flame which burns brighter withevery succeeding year.

This was assisted by a peculiar vein of solemnjocularity which i)ervaded all of his Majesty's ut-

terances and doings, making the travesty onmonnrchial usages so close and so delicately hu-

morous that an universal and enduring popular-ity was at once established. As only about ten

days intervened between the time of organiza-

tion and Mardi Gras, the King's affairs had to bepushed forward with lightning speed.

An association of torty young men of the city

was speedil}' formed, and the material for a dis-

play was prepared, which, though immeasurablyinferior to the subsequent appearances of theKing in numbers, appointments and magnificence,not only pleased and satisfied, but astonishedthe public. The prominent peculiarity" duringthis interval, and one which has since been well

sustained, was the novel and original mannerin which it was kept before the people, throughthe columns of the public press, which daily

teemed with some new piece of rollicking fun,

audacity, or keen, but kindly satire, upon promi-nent men and topics.

We give a few samples of these articles, whichwere received with the utmost good humor byall.

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OUR GRACIOUS SOYEREIGK

SoMETHiNa About Him.

The King of the Carnival is the offspring ofOld King Cole and the Goddess Terpsichore,whom, in imitation of Jove, he wooed and car-

ried off in the form of an Irish Bnll. He is,

therefore, gifted with immortality by virtue of

his Olympian origin on his mother^s side. Hewas born somewhere upon the shores of the Medi-terranean, about the eighth century, and, in con-

sequence, is now, though hale and hearty, some-what advanced in years. Upon arriving at man'sestate he speedily conquered the whole of South-ern Europe, which he held under dominion for along period of time. About two centuries agohe declared war against his cousin. King Gam-brinus, who at that time held all NorthernEurope under sway, and after fighting that mon-arch desperately for a long time, was finally con-

querred and driven into obscurity. During thesedark days of misfortune, he sought refuge in

England, where he assumed the name of JovsephMiller, familiarly known as "Old Joe Miller,"

and devo*ed himself to politics, in which he sub-sequently achieved some fame as the author ofthe Junius Letters and the founder of the LondonPunch. A few years since he returned to Rome,where he established a race course on the Corso,and made a desperate attempt to reclaim his

dynasty. Failing in this, through the machina-tions of Count Cavour and Victor Emmanuel, he

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set sail for the United States, where he landed in

1866, and has since been living in seclusion at theSouth, managing the political affairs of its peo-

ple. The prince of mischief-uiakers and jokers,

he is credited with having inspired the queermovements and social relations existing in this

benighted section. Only a few days haveelapsed since his successful attempt at overthrow-ing the government of Louisiana—one of themost remarkable occurrences on record—in acheeky point of view.

His Majesty, in personal appearance, is moreinteresting than commanding. Rather below themedium height, an erect form, surmounted witha well-set head, covered with a profusion of snow-white hair, and a long patriarchial beard, his

aspect is at once venerable and imposing. Hisbrow is wide and expansive, his eyes dark andglittering, always fixed, as it were, on a dreamyfuturity. His mouth firm set and stamped witha perpetual smile. His face bronzed with theexposure of centuries, and his entire appearanceand bearing are cak^ulated to inspire the mostprofound awe and respect.

His Majesty has never married, giving as anexcuse that this state should not be entered into

until experience has sobered the liveliness of

youth, and all the wild oats have been sown. Wegive this latter piece of information for the bene-fit of the ladies, who are already overwhelminghis Majesty with billet-doux.

It is well to note in the latter connection thatthe national air or anthem of the Carnival Dy-

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Mme. OLYMPE,144 Cainal l^trect, 144 1 anal Street,

Respectfully announces to her old Friends and Patrons, Stranger*visiting the City, and the Public generally, that she is constantly isreceipt of

THE VERY LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN

BONf(ETS, HATS, DRESSES, LACES, SILKS, ETC.,

All of Direct Importation, and of the Most Approved Types,

Together with aU the Appurtenances and Accesssories of

THE MOST ELEGANT

RECHERCHE AND COMPLETE LADIES WARDROBES,In addition to her Stock of TJich and Superior Groods, she has large

supplies of articles, selected with special reference

TO THE HARDNESS OF THE TIMES,"Which she is prepared to oiFer at as Reasonable Prices as any, appraisedto Goods of Similar Quality and Style

INT THIS COUISTTRY.•The attention of Visitors, and our own Citizens, is called to an exam-

ination of her stock, with a guarantee and assurance of

SA'riSFACTIOJV AS 1 PRICES.DRESSES MADE TO ORDER,

in the most Attractive and Fashionable Styles, even if the materialis supplied.

OPERA ROBES, ROBES DE CHAMBRE,AND

CARNIVAL COSTUMES.^^Mme. Olympe will be pleased to have all her Patrons aad Lady

Visitors to the City call and inspect her exhibition of

THE LATEST PARISIAN NOVELTIES,

especially imported for the occasion, and at such reduced ratea, thatnone can leave without carrying with them a souvenir of the NewOrleans Festival.

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nasty, for many centuries past, lias been, asit is at present, " If Ever I Cease to Love."

COURT JOURNAL.

The calm which invariably precedes the stormprevailed at the palace yesterday, and but little

work was done. The guards lounged around thegalleries and ante-chambers in a listless manner,occasionally gathering into knots, listening to the

jovial yarns of Colonel Jack Wharton, ChiefEquerry in waiting to His Majesty, or exciting

stories of the chase as related by Billy Conner,Lord Groom of the Eoyal Stables. During the

entire morning His Majesty remained in seclu-

sion, only granting an audience to a deputation

of loyal ladies, who desired some informationconcerning the royal colors, with a view to usingthem in the decoration of Tuesday. His Majestyreceived them graciously, and summoned GarterKing-at-Arms, to his presence. The latter ex-

plained that the Koyal colors were Green, Goldand Purple, regretting that the subjugation of the

State had been too recent to prepare a EoyalStandard, but that upon all His Majesty's future

fete days it would invariably be displayed. Anhour was subsequently spent in completing addi-

tional arrangements for the reception of the

Grand Duke, His Majesty, who of course under-

stands all languages, inditing the following auto-

graph letter, to be handed to his Royal cousin

upon arrival. We give it in the vernacular :

His Royalovitch Highnessofl the King of the

Carnival, OfQcia Uywelc, omest one worle anshisroy alcous inth emostp uiss ant Duke Alexis

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Alexandrovitcli Eomanofl: andwi Uh o Idaspeciala udie ncef orh Isrece pti on ataue nse ton

Mardi Oras. Rex.In the evening a grand State banquet was

given. Among the guests attending which wereto be found Gen. H. S. McComb, Gen. Beaure-gard, Col. Sam Boyd, Norbert Trepagnier, P. O.Hebert, Samuel Smith, J. W. Burbridge, I. KMarks, C. A. Whitney, and C. H. Slocomb, Es-quires. The approaching festivities were herediscussed at length with the viands and winesuntil 9 o'clock, when his Majesty, attended by his

Lords in waiting and Gentlemen of the BedChamber retired, leaving the guests to their ownenjoyment. His Majesty was subsequently readto sleep by one of the under Secretaries, but withsome difficult3^ The proceedings of the CityCouncil usually productive of somnolency beingfound upon this occasion ineflectual, through their

usual brevity of late ; resort was then had to theminutes of the Academy of Natural Sciences,

under the soothing influence of which natureshortly succumbed.Many additional applications for position were

filed during the day at the office of the EarlMarshal of the Empire and another heavy batchof correspondence was being opened up to a late

hour of night, all testifying greater promise of

gorgeous magnificence of the Royal State Pa-geant. God save the King !

EDICT NO. XII.

To all whom it may concern :

His Royal Highness the King of the Carnival

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being deeply impressed with the enthusiastic loy-

alty manifested by his beloved subjects of all de-

grees and conditions, upon this his most blessed

fete day, has resolved

—

That a proper consideration for the glory of his

regal state and sovereign care for his loyal sub-

jects, demands the abrogation of all laws, andthe removal of all impediments of whatsoeverkind or nature that may impair or interfere withpublic enjoyment.

lu pursuance of this determination, he there-

fore, solemnly enacts the following decrees to

rule the law of the land during the entire reign

of his illustrious and glorious Majesty :

First—Whereas, it having come to our Royalknowledge that one Stockdale, Collector of In-

ternal Revenue, intends taking advantage of HisMajesty's preoccupation in aifairs of State con-

nected with the Royal Pageant, to collect all the'

taxes of the Realm, his office is hereby abolished.

Second—The following laws enacted by a pre-

vious government having been found to weighgrievously upon His Majesty's subjects—the Reg-istration Law, Constabulary Law, Election Law,Printing Law, Taxes and Judge H. C. Dibble

—

all of the same are hereby abrogated and abol-

ished.

Third—The credit of the Realm is hereby re-

established on a specie basis, and all securities, of

whatever nature, are declared to ru^e at parvalue. Any person, subject or foreign, detectedin an attempt at their depreciation will be imme-

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TOYS AND FANCY GOODS.WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

137 CANAL STREEf, 137ImportofB of French, Eoglith, German and American

FlEJiCli, eillSA AND MHKMIAN GLASSWARE,

'

KID CLOYSS, FRENCH SHIRTS,

jLylDIESAHDGEHTSFUR^SHIHG GOODS,

Hosiery, Cutlery, Perfumeries, Canes and Umbrellas,Shirts, Drawers, S-uspenders, Baskets, Bird-cages, (fee.

Children's Carriages, Velocipedes, &c., &c.

DEPOT OF H. L. DIEHL & GO'S FII^E WOI|KS, FIRE CI^ACKERS.

• • •

ORDERS FROM THE COUNTRY PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

PURCHASE AND COMMISSION HOUSE,

Kiie Paraflis Potesomilere, Paris.

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diately incarcerated in the lowest dungeon of the

Donjon-keep.Fourth—All subjects guilty of any breach of

the peace, working all and any description of dis-

order or offence against good taste and delicacy

in the display of ow^re or improper costumes, will

be immediately conveyed to the barracks of the

household troops ; and our well beloved servant,

Col. A. S. ledger, Captain of the Guard, near to

the person of his Majesty, is hereby charged with

the strict enforcement of this order under penalty,

in default thereof being forced to attend the meet-

ings of the Academy of Natural Sciences for anentire year.

Fiftli—The market rate of cotton is hereby es-

jtablished for this day at fifty cents per pound,low middling grade, and for sugar at 25c. perjjound, other products of the realm to grade in

proportion. Any subject violating this edict

will, upon trial and conviction be sentenced to

serve not more than one term at hard labor in

the Louisiana State Legislature.

Sixth—All punishments incurred by the chil-

dren of the realm for any often ses of whatevernature, committed anterior to this date, are here-

by cancelled in honor of the fete of his KoyalHighness. Such parents or guardians disregard-

ing the provisions of this edict are hereby sen-

tenced to a perpetual deprivation of their nightlatch keys.

Seventh—AW quarrels, hatreds, jealousies andvendettas heretofore existing between any of his

Majesty's subjects are hereby cancelled, as noth-

PARTIES FROM THE COUNTRYAre respectfully iuformed that

625 MAGAZINE STREET,Has a novel and useful invention for Cutting Srt'sses, Basques, etc.,

with which she will teach ladies to cut and tit without waste or possi-

bility of eiror.

Call and see for yourselves, ladies. Terms moderate.

1 HE LATEST AND NEATEST STYL»|N

gum ^iliifif aii ^illiiwri,MAY' BE FOUND AT

MRS. GARBANATTl'S,

Best of work. Prices moderate. All orders promptly attended to.

THE PREMIUM BUTCHER STALLS.

MARTIN LANNES,

STALLS 37, \p^ 1 MAGy\Zlf(E My^RKET.

Respectfully infor^ns his fiiends and the public in general, that heis prepared to lurnish Families, Hotels, Bo.ardinic-houses. Steamboats,Ships and Steamships with the best BEEF, MUTTON, PORK, SAU-SAGES, TRIPE, PIGS, FOWLS, GAME, VEGETABLES, Etc., Etc.,and everything the market ailords, at the very lowest rates.Thanking my customers foi past favors, I .solicit a continuance of the

same. Recollect the Stalls, Nos. 37 38 and 7 Magazine Market, whereall ordei-8 sent will be Thankfully received and promptly tilled.{3^^1l meats delivered free of charge.

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iug but the most unalloyed good humor and jol-

lity will be allowed to prevail throughout therealm during the glorious reign of his Majesty.

Eighth—All persons residing along the routeof the royal pageant are ordered to provideproper extra supports for their galleries, to fes-

toon and decorate the same with the royal colors

(green, gold and purjde), and to pay due obei-

sance to hi^JBoyal Highness, in passing, underpenalty in default thereof of perpetual exile to

the Balize.

Lastly—Sir Warren A. Stone, the Eight Hon.D. 0. HoUiday, the Hon. J. T. Scott, and Sir

Howard Smith, Physicians in Ordinary to his

Majesty's household, having recommended achange of air and scene, the King of the Carnivalwill therefore be under the unpleasant and re-

gretful necessity of bidding his loyal subjects

adieu at sunset to-day, for a brief period of timej

promising to return again when his health, in theopinion of the Royal Physicians, shall have beenfully re-establisheci.

In doing so it is with a profound and gratifying

sense of the loyalty displayed by his subjects of

the cheertul and prompt alacrity with which his

orders have been obeyed, and with the promisethat on the occasion of his re-entry into his capi-

tal, the splendors of to-day's pageant shall befar outshone in magnificence and«gorgeous state.

And now, with the best wishes for their health,

prosperity and hai)piness, he bids them adieu.

Enjoining upon them during his absence un-

swerving loyalty in their allegiance to the Royal

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^ETNALIFE iSURjl^CE COMPAE

HARTFORD, CONN.,—AJiU—

of london and edinburgh, g. b.,

Wm. E. Fitzgerald, Agent,I¥o. 2 Cnroiidelet Street, Moom l¥o. 10,

Nl^^^^r ORLEANS, T.A.

TO PARISH officers]Judges, Clerks of Courts, Sheriffs, Police

Jurors, Justices of the Peace, NotariesPublic, and Constables of Courts,

Will fiud at our ESTABLISHMENT,

1|EC0RD BOOKS, BL/MS; SE/L PI|ESSESAND ALL OTHER ARTICLES OF

STATION^EET,required and necessary for the use of Parish Offickrb. Also

EVERY DESCRIPTION OF

PRII(TING/ND BL/NK BOOK MANUFACTURINGexecuted with neatness and dispatch.

B. BLOOMFIELD & CO., 47 Chartres,

Between Customhouse and Bienville Streets. NEW ORLEANS.

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House of Carnival, and an unimpaired continu-ance of that loving affection already manifesttor ifcs reigning head, which is above all price.

God save the King! Given under our hand andseal, at Carnival Palace, this the 12th day ot Feb-ruary, in the year of our Lord 1872. Rex.The decorations were very extensive. Canal,

Camp, St. diaries, Royal, Esplanade, Rampartnnd other streets, containing many houses andstores,where Chinese lanterus,festoon8 and flowerswere combined with charming effect. From manyof our publi'3 buildings and h-ading stores floated

the handsome flag of the King of the Carnival.The procession was formed at two o'clock, thehour designated in the proclamation, for if thereis one thing his Majesty admires more than an-other, it is promptness. The excitement was verygreat, and the streets through which the Kingwas to pass were densely packed with eagerlookers-on.

The King, accompanied by the Earl Marshal of

the Empire, splendidly costumed, soon gatheredhis hosts and the procession took up the line ofmarch. Salutes were fired by the Royal Battery,under command of the gallant Col. Squires.

In the line appeared the Bceuf Gras, a splendidanimal, of milk white color. The yeomanry, thepack, maskers in carriages, advertising vans,knights, harlequins and clowns on horseback, thewhole being followed by the '^ unattached," ajolly, motley crowd, who had turned out *'for fun,"

and were having it.

At four o'clock the Grand Duke Alexis, then

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iu the city, accompanied by the Mayor and seve-

ral gentlemen of his suite, arrived at the City

Hall, and shortly after tlie King of the Carnival

and his followers arrived.

Here the imposing ceremony of surrendering

the keys of the city was performed, the Mayorpresenting them with a well-timed speech, pro-

claiming his aftection and loyalty, to which his

Majesty replied with becoming dignity and grace.

The procession then moved on and completedthe prescribed line of march. Although the dis-

play has been eclipsed by subsequent efforts ot

our gracious Sovereign, it was acknowledged to

have been the finest turnout ever seen in our city

up to that time.

MARDI GRAS.

The following table gives the days upon which

this festival will occur in the years named :

1875 Feb'y 9

1876 Feb'y 29

1877 Feb'y 13

1878 March 5

1879 Feb'y 25

1880 Feb'y 10

1881 March 1

1882 Feb'y 21

1883 Feb'y 6

1884 Feb'y 26

1885 Feb'y 17

1886 March 9

1887 Feb'y 22

1888 Feb'y 14

1889 March 5

1890 Feb'y 18

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SECOND FESTIVAL, 1873.

The King of the Carnival's rule having beenestablished upon so firm a foundation, hardlyhad the echoes of the sunset salute of his fete

day in 1872 died away before steps were taken to

perfect the id^ in the fullness of its original con-

ception. The twin associations, consisting of themerchants and bankers intrusted with our city's

welfare, were formed with a view of placing meansat the disposal of the active members of the orig-

inal organization, to these, splendidly designedpatents of nobility were issued, emblazoned withthe seals ot the State of Louisiana, city of NewOrleans and the King of the Carnival. Theywere all prepared after accepted models in the

jstrict vernacular ; were very beautiful and cannow be found framed in the offices of our mostprominent business houses.A pamphlet history of the King's reign for the

first year was also prepared for private circula-

tion, and the Exposition Hall, containing thelargest ball room in the United States, was leasedfor three years, at an annual rental of $2000 for

Mardi Gras night.

Early in the summer an agent was dispatchedto Paris for the purpose of preparing all thenecessary court regalia (which were of the finest

materials), banners, properties and costumes.Up to January 13, 1873, nothing further washeard by the public of the movements of his

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THE QREAT CHILL CURE I

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!

OR

FEVER AND AGUE TONIC.For the speedy and certain cure of Intermittent Fever or

Chills and Fever, Remittent Fever, Dumb Chills, BillionsFever, and all diseases arising from malarial poison.

IT HAS NEVER BEER KNOWN TO FAIL!

It cures every case of Chills and Fever without a relapse (

occurring! I

It is entirely vegetable in its composition, and is free. from all injurious ingredients such as Arsenic, Strychniaand Quinine, usually found in preparations of its kind.Thousands of bottles have been sold, under a guarantee,

and no one has ever claimed the purchase money.

It is the only Safe and Reliable Chill Medicine in the market.

WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,SOLE PROPRIETORS,

NEW ORLEANS.

FOI\_S^LE BY DI|UGGISTS/I^D DEALEI|S EVERYWHERE.

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Majesty, save an occasional intimation that hewas traveling in Assyria for his health.

On that morning the walls of the city werefound covered with an illuminated poster, headedwith the royal arms, containing an edict com-manding all loyal subjects .to form themselvesinto separate and distinct organizations and to

report to be assigned to their duties on the ap-

proaching Mardi Gras. The same esprit dii corps

which had manifested itself on his Majesty'sinitial eiibrt now disi)layed itself, with renewedintensity. In a few weeks, or rather days, sev-

eral new organizations were formed, which still

exist; the King's Own, a splendid squadron ofcavalry of tour companies, the Oxonians, thePack, the Lights of St. George, and several minororganizations on foot and mounted, reportedthemselves as fully organized and equipped for

duty.

When we come to reflect that the King's or-

ganization is a secret one, that the public are en-

tirely in the dark in regard to its personnel, andthat all the great work which has since followedhas been accomplished entirely by correspond-ence, a fair idea of the energy, industry and greatadministrative power which lies at the bottom of

it may be formed. It is the shadowy King's boastthat he never issued an order or edict, no matter [

when, or to whom, but what it was strictly^

obeyed ; that he has never made a promise or ap-

pointment but was fulfilled to the letter, and it

must be acknowledged that thus far in his era

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J\\ I H. KMPP k SON,

lENTIiTi,No. 19 BARONNE STREET,

( Adjoining the Jesuits' Church.)

Particular attention to the preservation of decayed teeth.

They have the

^ml\s improved Pquid §imn$ ©xide ®a^,

which is superior to the gas heretofore used. Being PER-|

FECTLY PURE, less is required to produce insensibility

to pain, and no possible injury can result to the patient

from its use. Dr. Knapp will explain its advantages over

other anesthetics to Surgeons, and to those who may wish '

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and epocli he has earned the riglit to make this

boast, in itself a rare and wonderful thing.

During the interval which elapsed betweenJanuary 13th and MardiGras, which occurred onFebruary 25th, the papers teemed as usual with

the sallies of satire and sound sense which char-

acterized the preparations of the preceding year.

THE BOULEVARD Cx\NAL BY DAY.

Tens of thousands of the dwellers of the Cres-

cent City were on a stroll along our central boule-

vard early in the daj', and tens of thousands of

visitors to the city were there to see what the

residents had provided for their entertainment

;

and the result ot several hours careful survey of

the various streets, and of the masses of human-ity therein assembled, resulted in the decided

conviction that there were forty, fifty, sixty or

seventy thousand men, women and children in

the open air of New Orleans by noon, who could

unhesitatingly and accurately be divided into twogreat classes—those who stared and those whowere stared at—the former being hugely in the

majority.

By nine o'clock in the morning the streets

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and in vehicles, moving to the common centre.

There the crowded cars from up town, and downtown and back of town began biinging in the

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who had hied South for the far-famed Mardi Gras.The suburbs—Gretna, Algiers, Oarrollton, Green-ville, Milneburg—were largely represented too,

and by eleven o'clock there was such a hetero-

genous multitude on Canal street, on the side

walks, in the centre of the street, in the doorsand windows, up to third and fourth

stories, in the galieries and balconies, on top ot

the awnings, even on the house tops, as hasprobably not been gathered there since the mem-orable day when Zachary Taylor was receivedby the people on his return from the Mexicanwar.

Taking Clay Statue as naturally a central pointof gathering and examination, the observer hadthe wherewithal for at least an hour's steady oc-

cupation. The statue itself, its granite pedestal,

the iron railing surrounding it, and the broadsteps sweeping round it, served as standing andsitting room for a thoroughly Democratic crowdof men, women, boys and children, white andcolored, and all in the best of temper. This wasilluminated by an amiable Chinaman standing upbeneath the shadow of Henry Clay's coat tail, andquietly allowing a fat old colored woman, with agay madras handkerchief tied around her head,

to sit sleeping, leaning against his (John China-man's) lower extremities for an hour at least.

From this elevated stand-point, far as the eyecould reach, in any and every direction, it caughtnothing but a mass of moving objects in the

broad street—human beings and vehicles beingmixed up in apparently inextricable confusion.

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The appearance of independent groups of mask-ers, here and there, excited the gossip and laugh-ter of the crowd ; the mounted policemen dash-ing about, trying to keep order, were prominentfeatures ; and the arrival on the scene, now andthen, of the mounted and foot maskers, or thosein carriages, in long array, with bands of music,who were to take part in the grand procession,

stirred the multitude with a mighty curiosity thatseemed to devour each masker and his costume.

All was orderly and quiet, it should be noted,in this vast assemblage throughout the da3\Good temper prevailed, and we did not see or hearof a single disturbance or ditticulty. The skies

were overcast up to twelve o'clock ; but then thesun shone out gloriously, and lit up the i)auoramawith all the radiance of a Southern summer day.

AT THE CITY HALL.

It was not generally known that the ceremoniesat the City Hall would take place before the hourfixed for the moving of the procession, and hencethe concourse of people at this point was limited,

although there was present an assemblage quitesufficient to lend an extraordinary animation to

the scene. The facade of the structure wasadorned by an immense arch of gas lamps, whileacross the street to the square there swung to thebreeze many-colored tlags, embracing the King'scolors, the itussian, English, French and Germanensigns.

At precisely 11:40 A. M., there was heard fromthe City Hall steps the martial notes of the 19th

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Egyptians band, heralding the approach of theroyal cortege, and in a trice there came into viewthe Egyptians themselv^es, who, ranging in line

facing the hall, were quickly followed by theTurcos, who took up a position at the right of tiie

Egyptians. Before the troops now rode the Court,while above rested the King's Own and 92dLancers.Attended by the Lord Chamberlain, the Earl

Marshal and two aids, the King rode up to thevery portals of the hall and there was receivedby the Mayor, attended by an aid, bearing on avelvet cushion the

KEYS OF THE CITY,

of which there were three, of solid silver andimmense size, banded together by a silver ring.

Transmitting his speech, printed on white satin,

to the King's Chamberlain, the latter read to the

King as follows

:

THE MAYOR'S SPEECH OF WELCOME.

August and Gracious Sovereign :

In the name of the people of your new Empire,and in the capital city of your choice, I give youwelcome. You come to us from classic landswhere your reign is glorious with the stirring

memories ot a thousand years, unvexed by re-

volt, undimmed by the shadow of disloyalty.

You enter here upon fresh fields of peaceful con-

quest over the hearts of loving and obedient sub-

jects; may the triumphs of your future be equalto the history of your past, and your benign

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sway be extended over States now unknown andnations yet unborn.By virtue ot my office I freely tender to you

the loyal obedience of your lieges, and place at

your disposal the keys of your capital city.

The Mayor's address concluded, Eex, unrollingIrom his sceptre his repl^^ also printed on whitesatin, it was read by the Chamberlain to-wit

:

REX'S REPLY.

Honorable Mayor, and most noble Gentlemen and Lieges :

The exercise of the i)owers of absolute sove-

reignty during so many centuries, amid the joyousacclaim of loving subjects, has not dulled thegenerous enthusiasm of my heart ; it is therefore

with the deep emotion of intense pleasure, thatI accept the homage of the Western World in

my capital city. I hail the glad opportunity to

establish my reign over regions yet unknown, butwhich in the light of your past progress reveal

to my prophetic vision new and glorious parts of

my extending kingdom; even as to the eye of the

night watcher who turns his telescope upon thesky, the Heecy nebulae resolve into myriads of

glittering stars, and new constellations shaketheir flaming hair. I accept the keys of my capi-

tal, and will rule but for a day, granting to thecity the whole of the ensuing year to i)repare for

my next coming.I have said.

Now turning to a lackey standing hard by andbearing a bottle of wine and two glasses on a sil-

ver salver, the Mayor gave the signal, and in an

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iiistant the foaming beakers were filled to their

brims. His Majesty and bis Houor then drankeach to the other, ending the ceremony by dash-

ing the globiets into fragments on the iiavement.

Now, at a signal from the Earl Marshal, the

long roll was sounded by all the drums of the

royal army, amid which the King dismounted,and, with the Mayor, entered the City Hall.

The Artillery Kegimental band, of thirty pieces,

stationed on the grand platform in LafayetteSquare, struck up the Koyal Anthem, composedby Mr. Davis upon the theme " If Ever I Ceaseto Love," expressly for the auspicious occasion,

and continued to play until after the distin-

guished host and guest had passed froui sight.

FLAG PKE8E]STATI0N.

At this juncture, Capt. Wm. Conner, Duke of

Metairie, a{)peared from the hall, be;iring in his

hands the royal standard, and taking a position

on the steps called for the Colonel of the Nine-teenth Egyptian, and, to him responding. Col.

Cruise, the Duke, addressed him as follows :

THE DUKE'S SPEECH.

Saladins of the Nineteen th Egyptians :

Acting ui)on behalf of the ladies of his Majes-ty's Capital City, it becomes my pleasing duty to

present you with this royal standard, at once thesymbol of absolute powder and good feeling. Inmarching beneath its lolds to tuture conquest,you will bear with you the assurance that nocypress will ever mingle with the laurels you may

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win. The loyalty you have manifested towardoar gracious sovereign, renders this task a doublel)leasure, since it will tend to strengthen thoseties which always unite the fair and brave, andkeep clear the skies it is too often the painfulduty of the soldier to darken with battle clouds.With the best wishes for future success and pros-

perity, I now entrust this standard to your hands.At the conclusion of his remarks th<3 Duke pre-

sented the standard, which is a handsome em-blem, elaborately worked in silk (the royal

colors) and adorned by a beautiful staff*.

In accepting the standard, on behalf of his

regiment. Col. Cruivse delivered a happy speech,in which he promised that the Nineteenth Egyp-tians would fondly cherish their gift, and keepit forever free from the marks of aught butglory.

IN THE CITY HALL.

Within the Mayor's parlor was already assem-bled a large company of ladies and gentlemen,and these, as soon as the King was seated, has-

tened to pay their respects to his Majest}^, there-

after King and subjects joining in quaffing the

flowing bowl, which went merrily around, andlacked not for ardent devotees.

The royal levee prevailed until 12:45 P. M., at

which hour annouucement being made that the

appointed time had come, there w^ere made speedyl)reparations for departure. Meanwhile, however,

the Earl Marshal, through his ai<ls, notified the

Mayor that, although painful as must prove the

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duty, yet it was Lis mission to take into custodythe chief magistrate of the city, as a prisoner ofState. To this royal edict his Honor meekly sub-mitted, with a heroism of purpose and willingsubmission that will redound to his future creditthrough the yet unwritten history of his realm.Guarded on either side by a fierce warrior, he

was led to a carriage and therein securely placed,after which, to the music of the Koyal Anthemand the roll of the drums, the King came forthand remounted, the Court and the householdtroops formed about him, the royal army formedinto line, and in the order of their arrival theyleft the City Hall for Canal street, taking up, bythe way, the Koyal Navy, which, under commandof Commodore Clemmens, joined the line at Poy-dras street.

THE PROCESSION.

The Marshals of the Eoyal Army, with their

aids, having lett the Court at the City Hall, im-mediately upon arrival, ])roceeded forthwith to

Canal street, where, at Clay Statue, and in thevicinity, according to the published programme,the ditterent divisions were promptly formed.Indeed the system and celerity manifested in this

direction was worthy especial note, for, contraryto custom and general expectation, thorough prep-

arations for tiie marcb were completed before theannounced hour, 1 P. M.At that time, the King and his Court having

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On a neatly decorated platform in the wagonappeared a living representation of the royalarms, to-wit : a shield bearing the crown andsceptre, upholding which on either side stoodHercules with his ponderous club, and Jupiterforging thunderbolts—the picture being verystriking, and withal a close approximation to

one's ideas touching the original creations.

Behind these figures was swung a large bell,

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squadron of mounted police, under command ofCol. A. S. Badger, K. G. C. O. S. R., commandingthe Household Brigade, charged by special edict

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Directly following came

FOUR HERALDS.

mounted on caparisoned horses, and dressed in

Egyptian costume of ianciful colors, flowingtunic, brown hose and sandals, while ever andanon they blew loud blasts on their trampets, asif to awaken to due consideration the gracioussubjects of his Majesty.

THE EARL MARSHAL OF THE EMPIRE

now came, seated on a lordly stepping steed,

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crimson cloak, from the back of which stoodforth the royal tiger, and richly trimmed withblue and gold. Beneath his cloak he wore a crim-son coat, with armor-plated sleeves, while his

Early legs were encased in triple armor, as it

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Attending him, on either side, was an Egyp-tian soldier, one bearing his shield and the c"^'^""

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lion's bead, while behind came two others, eacbcarrying' aloft a pi nine of peacocks' feathers.

Still behind, the Marshal's troop was brought to

its full by six mounted aids, attired in w^hite

coats and armored leggings, w^earing helmetssurmounted by grandl^' flowing peacock's plumes.

STATE PRISONERS.

Chief among the State prisoners captured byRex during- his royal march, now ap])eared in the

person of his Honor L. A. Wiltz, who appearedin state, riding in a carriage, drawn by a pair of

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THE ROYAL ARMY.

Following the prisoners comes the stately drummajor of the iDth Egyptian Infantry band mar-shal with his musical corps of twenty musicians,

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THE ARABIAN ARTILLERY.

Following came four companies, of two hun-dred men, from the 365th Arabian Artillery, cos-

tumed like the 19th Egyptians, having in their

train two field pieces, of the kind usually knownas the N<?poleon guns. This body of soldierypresented a ferocious and warlike appearance,and seemed to warn away, as with a predeter-mined and savage inclination, all semblance ofpeaceful inclinations. Their vocation betrayeditself clearly as one of carnage, and their verylooks bespoke a love for blood, quite awful tocontemplate.

114TH TURCOS.

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—

" There was so few of 'emI wish there'd been more of 'em."

THE ROYAL COURT.

And now is heralded the approach of royaltyitself. First, there is seen the royal band of

twenty pieces, foUow^ed by a hollow squareformed by a detachment from the NineteenthEgyptians. Within the square and leading thevan are three Egyptian pages on foot, each bear-

ing before him a richly ornamented cushion, andon these, respectively, are—the royal crown in

the centre ; at the right, the keys of the city, andat the left, the orb. These three march abreastand hold in their iiands their bugles, while their

unique costumes are handsomely set oft" by their

brilliant helmets.Behind them, similarly costunjed, bearing

heralds trumpets, but mounted, come four morepages, each of whom bear before him respectively

the royal mace, banner, shield and sword. Then,with stately head, bowing to his loyal subjects,

and mounted on the noble charger, which hasborne him in triumph through many of tlie mostexciting epochs in his history, appears

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THE GREAT KING

himself. Rex seemed the same Rex who smiledso benignly on his subjects in the Royal Capital,

a twelve-month before, and the same kingly con-

sideration seemed to beam from his kingly eyes,

and promised a long continuance of the pleasedfavor which has thus far marked his successful

reign.

His Majesty was robed in a brilliantly huedEgyptian Irock, sparkling with jewels andfringed about with gold, while at its front he worea golden breastplate, from whose burnished sur-

face the sun reflectt'd its rays with dazzlingbrightness. His kingly legs were adorned withleggins, wrought in colors of black and gold,

and over his form tliere hung a cloak of royal

purple, adorned with the royal ermine. On his

kingly head he wore a golden helmet, surmountedby a crown, and in his hand he held the royal

(

golden scei)tre.

THE COURT.

Following his Majesty, appeared the RoyalCourt, composed of nineteen Egyptian courtiers,

attired each in a fanciful costume, as the taste

of the wearer happened to dictate, but all pre-

serving an unity in style, although there [)re-

vailed throughout as many colors, and more, too,

than are po[)ularly supposed to exist in the rain-

bow

.

The (tourtiers, of course, were on foot, and cameafter his Majesty at a respectful distance, as if

aptly trained to regard with proper reverence the

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atmosphere of redolent royalty which hedged in

the sacred person of the King. The foregoingconstituted the King's household, and behind thecourtiers the hollow square of Egyptian soldiers

closed up.

THE PEERS OF THE REALM.

A long line ot carriages now comes into view,and within these carriages are seated some attired

as Egyptian courtiers, and others in the simplecitizen's costume, the Peers ol the Eealm, number-ing upwards of eighty, and embracing Ducal rep-

resentatives from every province in his Majesty'sdominion, from the Duke of Worcestershire evendown to the Duke of Bull Eun. Each Duke woreupon his breast the glittering order of St. Eex

—

the cross and the crown—suspended by a brightblue ribbon.

THE KING'S OWN.

This portion of the display was one of the mostattractive features in the procession, and evokedalong the line of march such marks of heart}^ andcordial admiration as must have been gratifying to

the gentlemen who had labored so long anil so

patiently to bring forward an organization well

deserving its title and the award of popular praise.

Four companies of the King's Own, numberingupward of four hundred mounted men, under com-mand of the Duke ofArmah, were costumed in

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Attending the King's Own came one companyof the 92d Lancers, likewise mounted and in everyrespect costumed and appointed like to the King'sOwn.

THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT.

In a handsome carriage drawn by four baychargers, canie the fair daughter of the King's OwnReginient. Attired in the most gorgeous style

admissible under the circumstances, this cherishedpet of the steiii sons of Mars, smiled benignlyupon the admiring thousands on every side. Thatshe was a remarkably stout daughter of the regi-

ment, was^not to be wondered at, because she be-

longed to a heavy corps. What it* her fighting

weight was four hundred and forty-six? That waspretty good evidence that she couhl not only pad-dle her own canoe, but that she could also getcleverly away with three square meals and a luncheach day—which must have been a great comfortto her.

MORE OF THE KING'S OWN.

With a keen relish for the harmonious blendingof the stern alarums of war, with the humorousphases of existence, the commandant of the forces

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bad prepared, as a rear guard, a spectacle of vig-

orous humor, mules and army wagons combined in

one graceful whole, and to say that the effect waswholesome is hut to reiterate the eulogies of laugh-

ter whicli greeted the passing show.Now, looming proudly into view, comes the royal

elephant, treading the earth as if conscious of the

majesty he represented, or better still, feeling a

painful want of confidence in the shaky pavement,which, to his elephantine intellect must haveoffered but a feeble comparison to the serene se-

curity of his native jungles, auiid the wilds of the

home of the Hottentots.Then came tbe Royal baggage, the Quartermas-

ter's Department and Commissary Department.

THE ROYAL NAVY.

This was noticeably a feature of the procession,

embracing no less tlian twelve ships of the line,

each mounted on a four-wheel truck handsomelypainted, carpeted and appropriately decorated.

In consequence of an accident received duringthe journey hither and the scores of wounds re-

ceived in countless battles, the Lord High Admi-ral, instead of occupying his i)osition in the Hag-ship of tbe squadron, preceded the ships in a car-

riage, decked '"out in his gorgeous uniform andfairly resplenih'ut witli the dazzling decorationswhi(^li had been conferred on him for his distin-

guished brax'ery on many a river and sea of goreand glory. His carriage was fancifully adonunlwith miniature ships and other insignia of theroyal navy, presenting at the same time a pleas-

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ing picture and a cheerful reminder of the glories

which enshrouded the fame of the battle scarredhero.^

Ch'arley Jaeger's band now came to the front,

preceding the Lord High Constable of the Yeo-manry, with his aids, who marshalled his follow-

ers, a motley crowd of three or four hundred foot

maskers, representing all conceivable characters.Then came the Boiuf Gras, a splendid specimen

of the genius bovine, of a rich red color, faultless

in proportion and of immense size, his weight be-

ing 2250 pounds.

THE SECOND DIVISION

was led by the Master of the Horse, attended bystandard bearer, shield bearer and six aids, rep-

resenting Mamelukes, and all attired in their ap-

propriate garbs, which consisted of a chain mail,

gilded helmets, with visors raised, guantlets,

spurs, and armed with spear and scimetar. Thiscostume was gotten up with deservedly good taste

and appropriations, and the decorations of plumesand medals which were added, enhanced the ap-

pearance to a popular degree.Then followed the Amateur Lafayette band, to

whose music marched the ancient order of Ox-Onians, the State Lancers, in the warlike garb of

the Crusaders. Closing the rear of this squadronof horse, came Cervante's knight errant, DonQuixotte and his man Sancho Panza.

THIRD DIVISION.

In the van of this division, surrounded by his six

attendants, rode the Lord of the Carriages.

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Floating aloft the orauge colored banner, an-nounced the approach of this department. Thisdivision was composed of some ten or twelve car-

riages freighted with beautifully dressed mortalsrobed in garments of variegated hues, rivalingthe gaudy colors of the rainbow.In this division we noticed one wagon occupied

by two rare S])eeimens from the country, withconspicuous placards stuck upon their backs,boasting of their \\ isdom, although they hailedfrom the rural districts.

The Carnival A^ssociation, representing theSeven Ages of Man, appeared in this division.

These were mounted upon floats that had beenprepared for the occasion.

FOURTH DIVISION.

This division, comprising all maskers in vans,floats, wagons, milk carts and other public vehi-

cles, commanded by the Lord of the Vans.In front of the column floated the royal banner.

It was most tastefully contrived; made of theflnest silk of that delicate tint known as the ashesof roses ; and trimmed with a deep border of crim-son velvet, it fluttered defiance of competition to

the rest.

The Lord of the Van, mounted on a large blackcharger, rode immediately behind. He was cladin a showy dress of red, with a pale green tunicthrown gracefully about his shoulders. Aroundhim clustered his faithful body guard, numberingsome six or seven, robed in the habiliments oftheir office.

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FIFTH DIVISION.

This division, consisting of all kinds of vehicles,

persons on horseback or on foot, platforms onwheels, on which were displayed all sorts of arti-

cles representing any trade or business, all underthe command of the Lord High Sheriff of theGuild, formed on the south side of Canal street,

it right resting on Gamp street, and extendingtowards the river.

The Lord High Sheriff was mounted on a pranc-ing charger, himself dressed in a silk mantle bor-

dered with gold, with ornaments to correspond.He was attended by a brace of Squires, eachmounted and caparisoned in like gorgeous cos-

tume. These headed the advertising displays.

SIXTH DIVISION.

The Lord of the Unattached brought up withhis division the rear of the procession. AH thestragglers and late coiners, whether on foot or

mounted, were gathered into the ranks, and cer-

tainly made up an amusing and interesting crowd.Having given some idea of the great extent and

rich display of the procession, we turn to othersubjects of interest connected with his Majesty'sshort but joyous reign.

THE PALACE.

From the turrets, on either of the four cornersof the Palace, were displayed his Majesty's tri-

colored flag of purple, gold and green. It wouldnot have been seeml}^ that his Majesty's vassals

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should have ignored so festal a day, and all oftheir industry, energy and tact was exhibited to

make of the royal abode everythinj^: that his

Majesty's guests could have possible reason to

expect on so grand an occasion. The grand plazain front of tlie Pahice was crossed by cords, Iromwhich were suspended royal ensigns.

The vestibuk^ of tiie Palace, beliind the port-

cullis, was handsomely decorated and ornamentedwith evergreens and tropical flowers, and pre-

sented a most attractive appearance, invitinghomage from the most abject subject of his Maj-esty's realm. Archways of imperishable shrub-bery graced the passages and stairways whichled to the courtrooms above, and these wereflanked on either side witli blooming shrubswhose fragrance gave pleasure to all who camewithin their benign influence.

Ascending the stairway, the guest found him-self ushere«l into the assembly room, throughwhich he passed, under another evergreen arch-way arranged in most elegant and tasty style

into

THE THRONE ROOM.

The royal upholsterers, Messrs. Charles andWm. Bastian, of 30 Marais street, were instructed

to spare neither pains nor expense in fitting uphis Majesty's reception chamber in a style meetfor so grand an occasion, and they demeanedthemselves in a most fltting manner.This was not more tlian proper, because here

it was that Kex received his subjects, and, sur-

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rouDded by the Lords of the Realm, be receivedfrom tliem the homage due to his eminent posi-

tion as " King of the Carnival."The floor was richly carpeted and in the centre

and in the parlor was a dais or triple step plat-

form, upon which was the throne, whereon sathis Majesty, supported on the right by the LordHigh Chamberlain. Above him was the royalbird (the peacock) volant^ below him was theroyal beast (the lion) couchant, and on either side,

as he sat in state, were favorites in his Majesty'shousehold.

The Throne was partly enclosed with rich

tapestry, in which were distributed in equal pro-

portions the Eoyal colors—purple, gold and greenj

j overhead was a canopy, bearing, in proper defer-

ence to his supporters, the red, pink, violet, whiteand scarlet colors of the realm ; from the canopyten ensigns of his favorites surrounded liex's

own flag were desported, and beneath these werethe King's shield and armorial bearings.

In front of the throne lies a never ceasing,

ever playing fountain. In the basin, beneath,were flowers of every hue and every clime, con-

tributed by his Majesty's subjects from all partsof the world to give additional grace and gloryto the occasion. Their beauty almost dimmedthe eye and their fragrance almost dazzled thesenses.

The walls on either side were decorated withthe ensigns, banners and shields of liis Majesty'sfavorites; and in the panels, suspended fromComus' emblem—the laughing mask—were hang-

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iug baskets of chaste design, filled with gaudyand fragrant flowers.

The pillars and pilasters were intertwined withfestoons of flowers, evergreens and tarleton,

strictly in accordance with good taste, and thewhole scene was made more than ordinarily bril-

liant by hundreds of lights of colored tapers andgas jets appropriately distributed about the grandrendezvous.

THE ROYAL RECEPTION.

At 10:15 P. M. the band struck up Davis' royal

anthem, "If Ever I Cease to Love,'' the foldingdoors between the ball room and the throne roomrolled back, and forth marched the royal court,

headed by four heralds with their brazen trum-pets, followed by courtiers to the number oftwenty, including the majestic and dignified pur-suivants in their flowing robes of golden color,

and carrying their golden wands as if they them-selves were equal to bearing the weight of thecourt's royalty.

Behind them marched the King, preceded bythe bearers of the crown and orb, and followedby a detachment of courtiers. Twice aroundthe ball room the procession held its way, at theclose of which the Kin^ selecting from the as-

semblege a lady to honor him as temporaryQueen, the line filed into the throne room, wherethe King and Queen took their places, one oneither throne, the court ranging itself on eitherside of the thrones.

The Earl Marshal, now advancing to the door, !

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gave notice to the awaitiug assembly that theKing and Queen would receive their subjects,

who marching in at the right, paid their

obeisances on passing the thrones, receiving in

return acknowledgments, and thence filing to theleft, passed out.

The reception proper lasted fully three-quar-

ters of an hour, and although the crush of peoplewas quite fearful to behold, so admirable werethe arrangements, that no delay of even theslightest nature occurred.

The Queen, selected for this occasion, Mrs.Fearn, was handsomely costumed in a plain

black silk, with hair elegantly dressed a la pom-padour, while her attire was noticeably free fromornamentation.The reception concluded, the King and Queen

descended from tbeir thrones, and, unattended,sought the ball room, where they mingled withthe gay throng, but only to promenade, the ob-

served, of course, of all observers.

BALL OF THE CARNIVAL—EXPOSITION HALL.THE BALL KOOM.

Notwithstanding the cynical philosophy of

these latter days, there are circumstances in

which a man may be partioned for the gushingform of expression. No matter in what sardonictrame of mind the wearied reporter ascended thewinding stairs of Exposition Hall, it was alto-

gether impossible for him to preserve it after

entering the grand ball room and coming underthe magic influence of that scene.

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Decorations of Oriental magnificence, lights

of blending radiance, and the intangible exhala-tions of youth and beaut^^ are not to be viewedstoicallj' by living man. That heaving sea offaces sparkle with beauty's eyes, and the zephyrswhich flutter across its bosom are heavy withsensuous perfumes that never blew from nature's

caves.

The world of those beings who give joy foreveris here to gladden men's poor souls. Fashion,with its hydra-headed fantasies and conceits, hasexhausted all its craft in enhancing beauty, whichseems, in this dazzling light, to need no aggrava-tion. As we watch the never-ending circle of

promenaders, we see the representatives of everyState pass by. Here is a group of exquisitemaidens from the warm plains of Georgia, Ala-bama and Mississippi, and there a glowing dele-

gation of Kentucky's fairest daughters, with their

splendid presence and luxuriant charms. Thebeauty of Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, NewYork—nay, did we not see some clear cut pro-

files and delicate, symmetrical forms fromBoston ?—moved by in the kaleidescope cortege.

The sparkling Creole is here in force. Theremay be richer dresses than hers, but none moretasteful and winning To the unprofessional eye.

Her lythe form and mellow black eyes are pass-

ing beautiful to us, who find them always beau-tiful.

The average young man, viewing the glittering

procession from vantage ground about the door,feels his waistcoat throb with new sensations.

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And well may it be so; for he is looking at

that for which men have done and died sincetradition rose from myth. Kever did Launcelotor Modred lay his lance in rest for sweeter lips

and brighter eyes, ev^en though he chose themfrom the galaxy that shone at Camelot.

But a sudden muffled prelude is heard , and soonthe passionate throb of Strauss' masterpiecedrowns the soft tumult. The ripple of woman'slaughter and the rustle of her silken robes arelost in these other sounds, and the stately pro-

cess of the promenade melts into the voluptuousmovement of the waltz-

THE DECORATIONS

Were not only general and very profuse, butmarked by a refiued taste and desire to honor theoccasion, which must have been gratifying to his

Majesty. All public buildings and private resi-

dences along the line of march, stores and offices

bore evidence of our people's loyalty to their

Sovereign, and everywhere actions spoke louderthan words, with the popular acclaim,

" LoDg Live the King !"

That the approaching festival, Mardi Gras,February 17, 1874, svill by far surpass any of its

predecessors, there can be no doubt. The mostextensive preparations have been made for thereception and honorable entertainment of his

Majesty, and his guest, the Shah of Persia, whowill accompany him on his visit to his chosenca])ital. We quote here edict XVI. and the re-

plies tliereto, and we have no doubt that with thearrival of the King, and the free

day will be a glorious day.matinees, Mon-

PBOCLAMATION!BY THE KING OF THE CARNIVAL.

EDICT XVI.

To all to whom these Presents Shall Cone- rreetins:

:

Know ye, That, inasmuch as His Most Puis-sant Majesty intends rendering the day of histriumphal entry into.this, his capital, memorablein history, and inasmuch as it is the royal pleas-ure that certain extraordinary rights and privi-

leges be granted, upon said day, to his lovingand trusty subjects in reward for the unswervingallegiance they have so signally manifested tohis Majesty's House and Person, it is herebyordered and decreed :

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1. That all existing forms of

whether civil or military, that may iu anywiseconflict with his Majesty's authority, are herebyabolished.

2. That all public offices, whether State, Na-tional or Municipal, all corporations of whatso-ever kind or description, and all private places of

business, are ordered to be closed, and all dutiesconnected therewith suspended for the timebeing.

3. That all places of public amusement, directly

under royal patronage, to-wit : The New OperaHouse, Academy of Music, St. Charles Theatre,and Varieties Theatre, are hereby ordered anddirected to give Public Matinees, upon Monday,February 10, 1874, the eve of His Most BlessedMajesty's fete day ; admission to same beingGratis to all and any of his Majesty's loving-

subjects, who may desire to avail themselves ofthe royal larsess.

4. That all loyal subjects, whether in organizedor individual capacities, are hereby enjoined to

report forthwith for active service, to the RightHonorable the Earl Marshal of the Empire, whois charged with the execution of this our KoyalProclamation.

GOD SAVE THE KING!Given under our hand and seal, at sea, off the City

of Gibraltar, this, the2r)th day of January, 1874,and the l()U3d of our reign.

By the King Himself

:

Rex.Attest

:

Warwick, Earl Marshal of the Empire.Address Box 703, New Orleans Post-Of&ce.

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HONORS TO REX.

THEATRICAL MATINEES FOR THE MILLION.

Early the present week, it was related thatEex had caused to be issued to the managers of

our theatres a prochimation commanding themto set their houses in order, to the end that onthe day preceding Mardi Gras, to-wit : February16, there should be oflered at each theatre a dra-

matic performance, open to the people withoutmoney and without price.

In response to the King's command has come upan earnest indication of obedience from our man-agers, and there will therefore be given free en-

tertainments at all the theatres on the daynamed, as witness the following :

FROM THE NEW OPERA HOUSE.

New Opera House, )

New Orleans, Jan. 29, 1874. j

To His Most Grat;ious Majesty the King of tho. Carnival

:

Sir—Your royal behest has reached me, one ofthe most loving and loyal subjects, and appre-ciating the generous feeling which has dictatedthis decree, by the observance of which so manyof your people will be made happy, I hasten to

assure your Majesty of my gratitude to you, for

thus opening a way by which both the managerand the artists of the Opera House may testif}^

the love and veneration in which they hold yourwill.

Agreeable to your royal mandate, the NewOpera House will therefore be open for the free

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3sro. IS BA.K.oia"asrB street,(Late 152 Canal Street.)

Robes, Confections, Modes, NouveauUs,Of the latest styles, and most attractive fashions.

All of direct Paris Importation,Strangers visiting the city are invited to call and examine for

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admission of such of your lie^e subjects as maydesire to liouor it with tlieir presence on Monday,February 10th, 1874, at 12 o'clock, noon, whensuch a bill will be ])resented as will reflect honorupon your wisdom in selecting this method of

diverting the jieople of your chosen Capitol.

I have the honor to be your Majesty's mostobedient servant,

L. Placide Oanonge,Manager of the Opera House.

FROM LYDIA THOMPSON.

St. Charles Hotel, Jan. 29, 1874.

I am instructed by Miss Lydia Thompson to

express her obedience to Edict XVI, by HisMost Gracious Majesty Rex, and inform you thatshe, with her entire company, will render service

as ordered, by a matinee performance on Monday,Feb. 16, 1874, at the Academy of Music.God sav^e the King.

Sam'l Colville,Business Manager Lydia Thompson Troupe.

To Warwick, Earl Marshal of the Empire.

FROM LOTTA.

St. Charles Hotel, Jan. 29, 1874.

To the Right Honorable the Earl of Warwick, Marshal ofthe Empire, greeting

:

In obedience to the Eoyal Edict XYI, section

3, requiring vService of all loyal subjects of thetheatrical profession on the occasion of your ap-proaching festival, I, Lotta, one of the mostdiminutive, but most loving, tender myself andbanjo to serve wherever and in whatever capacity

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his Most Gracious Majesty may direct. With thebest wishes for his long and jolly reigu, I am

Yours, respectfully, LoTTA.

FROM THE ACADEMY.

A.CADEMY OF MuSIC, )

January 29, 1874. /

lu obedience to Royal Edict XVI, the Academyof Music will be thrown open to all loyal sub-jects of his Most Gracious Majesty Rex, King ofthe Carnival, on the morning of February 10th,

1874, when, Miss Lydia Thompson and her mam-moth burlesque company will present one of herinimitable entertainments, and your servant everprays for the joyous reign of His Majesty.

David Bidwell,Warwick, Earl Marshal of the Empire.

FROM VARIETIES THEATRE.

To His Majesty the King of the Carnival

:

Sire—In obedience to your'Majesty^s procla-

mation, I beg leave to place the Yarities Theatreat your service for a free matinee, on Monday,February 10, 1874. I am also requested by Mr.John T. Raymond and Miss Mary E. Gordon, to

state that they most respectfully beg leave to

render homage and personal service to HisMajesty Rex, on the appointed occasion.

I have the honor to subscribe myself yourMajesty's most humble and obdient servant,

Will Stevens, Secretary.

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