Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-04-08
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II Ts returned from Naples earlier than our
4 q, contemplated, for the purpose of being
krssa. in Rome during the Carnival. One
most important features of our visit
have been wanting, if the Carnival had
omitted. The Carnival is now over, with
fla and frolc," but it has not been so
Il Is IS was anticipated for the weather was
r,oitious. either downright rain or drizzle
II Il the comfort and good looks of the ac-
L. The Corso in the rain and the C0rso in
II weather are very different places aud TO
Il /. re1pIe riding through the rain under nm-
l e as and others pelting them with damp
,-is..i from the balconies WIS rather ludl-
kk,,gs snd seemed solemn kind of sport
II 20 days Of fine wether, showed US what the
hs-1.7al might be, under more favorable cir
II -~1acas The CorSo, in which all Rome
-92-s t. cOngregate every afternoon, IS
-s:: alout two miles in length and nearly
rsh, leading from the Piazza del Popolo'
Il. Piazza Eenezia The other streets are
E-caratiyely deserted, but the CorSo is all
animation. For weeks before the Carni-
i he talcones most favorably situated, the
=; locations as We say " at home" are rent
5: high prices and temporary balconies are
e,:ai for the use Of the throng Of SPECTATORS
7.,. Rome on this occasion. Each bal
ard window is hung with drapery OF a
:: color and filed with people armed with
g2s,S aud confetti, TO scatter down upon
y who pass beneath, exposed TO the fire
: occupants. These boquets are not what
Y s. 1a1e imports. being manufactured with
e.: regard TO weight thon beauty or fragran-
sld when they are composed of genuine
.F=:s. there is always some sentiment in It,
h IS better understood by the parties than
II a;ler persons. The confetti are made OF
!; snd lime, and a welLdirected hand
1niug upon the face is capable Of making
-.;is in the shape of black eyes, swollen noses
Z lie Ike, as many sufferers can testify
= avs regulating the sale of the confetti,
+ !: very stringent and they are strictly eu-
med auy infringement thereof is severely
--.s1ei, \ heavy fine is imposed upon those
10 throw unauthorized confetti, as many
;s2.sr> sre made to learn by experience
pleasant way Of acquiring facts, by quite
a';..a aad not readily forgotten, The cere-
.; a-e on this wise and you shall have
s- rapidly stated and with oil possible brew
\. the hour OF two in the afternoon a
:. ca. IS sounded, and company OF dra-
s1-s Sell mounted. appeared on the Corso,
i Z :1e,r bright uniforms, covered under am
Ha,ie cioaks, and the plumes of their pol
helmets hang 1.-THE and diSconsolate in
14mpae>s. Some Of these fall out OF rank
l. station themselves along the street to
sS5'7e order among the people, and others
: q? aud down the CorSo to keep the two
: Il carriages apart Ct such distance as
3 -11'd free passage for the crowd on foot
= ss4:s 0. the carriages are carefully cover
e protect them from injury and are filled
.- men IL tauciuI costumes and women In
=, Sa.;e doniroeS gaily trimmed with rib
- ali TO shield their faces from the shower
---.S;o. which aSSails them with UlercileSS
=. .-l-1ce, they wear strong wire masks
~ .27se baskets filed with boQuetS and
-.':'. they return the attack with vigorous
-->;-y and al enjoyment of the work, quite
Ing. adding variety 10 the SceGc and max
conspicuous feature OF the sport.
S.;alseTs are easily recognized, We are told,
~-s,alaFly English and American, from the
--ssIleSs With which they enter into
s. coslness, and the iniiscTiminate way in
"a they throw double hand-fullS OF boquets
H : 'onie,u, An Italian rides leisarely along
:. Se discovers party Of friends, or a group
fiso1S which he may surprise, throwing
-->S-eS With remarkable accuracy. always
.-s ol the right person he bows low to
,,,.. 1-l'es aad passes on. to resume his fun in
@,'tE direction Ragged little boys, in
"a 'o'ce. dash about after the things thus
-sa aSay. and drive quite trade in resell
- -sF street gleaRlnSS to those who hay.
II -'5.sA thar stores Masking which vs;