The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-08-06

| H Hro nSso@osg With thar sIeodiglons iaDSs
Minsrv ". 81 w vi e s II OR
Dy OWL Vulcan, God Of Fire, With his anvil ssIa
and Besety sh vspps drawn Q, by
swans, Hymen, God Of Marriage. -
A1r0r0--Goddess Of Morning, in car drawn
| ~ winged horse and attended by the Hours
:, Paoebas Apolio-In the chariot Of the sum.
me GOD OF tho Sun was followed by
th Hyx ;. Isonbre car drawn BY bat, VILE hsr
| train,
Aolss-God of the Winds, rests over his
Boreas. God Of the North Wind Eurus God
| Of the East Wind Moths, Sod Of the South
wind, and Zephyrus, God Of the West Wind
~ Hspas"s ana AmphitriteEGod and Goddess .nS o.
ed by the Tritons. After them,
Pluto and froserpine-God and Goddess OF
their faithful Cerberus. The procession closed
| with
! Heeafe and the Furies-
| In this order The Krewe marched through
| the principal streets, the crowds of people re-
| ceiving them enthusiastically, and in numbers,
| brilliancy Of dress, beauty and elegance form.
| ing one grand ovation along the whole line OF
their march. The procession revived the my
thology of ancient days, presenting to the
SPECTATORS, in the most beautiful shape, the
EGods and Goddesses that have for centuries
formed theme for the pen, the pencil ana the
chisel. The extraordinary character OF the
masks, the beauty and elegance of the dresses
and the splendor and novelty Of the chariots'
| with other accomplishments, formed scene,
| the like of which is seldom witnessed.
After completing their route the Krewe pro-
ceeded to the Gaiety Theatre, where com
| pany of invited guests that literally filled the
dress and upper circles, boxes and every avail
able space, were assembled to witness the tab
| leanx and join in the dance. Here the richness
and beauty of the ladies' dresses, the sparkling
of bright jewels and the light from yet more
sparkling eyes, formed scene that surpasses
! in lovliness the power of description.
z ted hon he mi N
the tableaux by the Mistic Krewe began.
They four in number, preceded by a
general design representing the classic Pan
theon.
Iableau First-represented the Minervas
victory over Neptune, before an assemblage of
the Gods, wherein is unfolded the truth that
wisdom is better than strength and the olive
wreath of peace and concord more beautiful
than the steed of the warrior.
1ableaM Second-represented the flight of
time. This tIbleau was sustained by Castor,
Poliux, the Hours, Time and Destiny.
Iableau Ihird-represented a Bacchanalian
revel. This tableau was sustained by Baechus,
the Seasons Flora and Menus:
Iableau Fourth-represented comus' Krewe
and procession round the stage:
Tis only daylight that makes SIM
Which these dun shades will ne'er report
procession around the theatre, giving the spec
tators a close view of those whose elegant
costumes and unique masks had so delighted
and amused them.
After that the merry dance commenced, the
parqnette of the theatre having been floored
over to make a large ballroom.
At midnight the Mstic Krewe suddenly and
mysteriousiy disappeared, each deity returning
to the realm from which it had been called.
In the gay and happy throng that filed the
walls of the old theatre, the most select, re-
| fined and fashionable company that could be
| chosen in the Crescent City, Philip and Mary
were much admired and spoken Sof as among
moss m of
metropolis. when the people were in the full
tide of success, surrounded by wealth and
comfort, elegance and refinement, and they
! were accustomed to do we'll whatever they
| undertook, especially was it SO in matters per-
tanning to the social circle. Their friends and
| the strangers who went amongst them were
received with open hands and open doors, and
welcomed with profuse aud heartfelt hospi-
tally, not surpassed in any part of the world,
and this was done without ostentation or any
! attempt at display.
After the young folks had enjoyed them
selves for an hour OF two, Mr.. Mcdonald init
mated that it was time to return home. MI.
Macourty gathered together his friends, and.
with Philip and Carl Amber as an additional
escort, they retired from the happy scene.
After going home with the folks, Carl and
| Philip consulted together and concluded to re-
turn, to the theatre and join in the festivities
for an hour two longer.
| CHAPTER XXXvI.
The company at the Gaieties Theatre was
yet in the enjoyment and excitement of the
dance, the brilliant assemblage and the soul
enchanting music, when Philip rejoined the
merry throng and entered into the pleasures OF
the hour. In the interval between the sets
when the night had nearly passed away, Mr..
MacVai came to him and inquired if he was
\ engaged for the next dance. Philip was
struck with the unusual palor of his friends
countenance and his look of frmness and de-
termination.
az am not, Mr.. MacYain," he replied, won.
dering at the others manner.
"I want q friend; will you go with me =" in
quired his friend.
Certainly. Mr.. Macvain; what is the mat,
teri"
"Without making any reply, Mr.. Macvain
led the way, and Philip followed to the rooms
occupied by the former, nothing being said by
either during their walk. The rooms were
lighted up and fire burned in the CRATE, for
the night had become chilly. On the table an
, open case of duellipg pistols was laying.
-" These look like they might do work n~said
Philip, taking one of the pistols from the case.
"They are intended for that" Mr. MacVair