The New York herald., 1871-02-22
yHE CARNIVAL IN WASHINGTON
Great Gala Day In th>
Capital.
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iFotting and Running Racss-southern Chi
salry Out in FUN Forcs-The Procession
Drcll Sights on the kvenue-What the
Masauers wore--Masquerade Ball
Conclusion Of the Carnival

WASHINGTON, Fcb 81. 1874.
washington never yet In all ats history saw as
mad day and night this, the second OF the grand
carnival. The day Itself, contrary TO all eypecta
uons, was dismal one, succeeding the bright and
sunny noon OF Monday, and the sky had very
leaden look threatening all sorts OF misfortunes to
the jovIal mssqucraders VINO had procured their
costumes for midday parade. Dismal as the day
was the Inhabitants orWasfington and their very
many thousands OF guests, who came from every
quarter, could not be prevented from thronginG
Pennsylvania avenue at an early hour In the
morning TO witness the coming spectacle.
THERE WE'RE FIVE RACES
at the opening OF the days sport, in which every
body his horse regardless OF his nelghbors COM
Tort nom end OF the avenue TO the other. This
part OF the spectacle did not seem interesting
one the great, swerDng, good-numored demo-
cratic crowd, ana they awaited the next act with
exceeding anxiety. President Grant and family
witnessed the scene from the balcony OF the ST.
James Hotel, and sat the proceedings out with ad-
mirable patience The display Of horses and vehicles
was much larger and handsomer tnan that OF yester
day but few equi ages worthy OF special other
than those mentioned III these dispatches yester-
day were seen. Upon the conclusion OF the display
premiums were awarded follows:-For the best
fourn hand, handsome whip; best public hack. a
handsome pair OF blankets; best private one-horse
carriage, handsome robe and for the best private
double team costly whip. Following the scrub
races came
A TOURNAMENT,
In which forty nifty young gentlemen. in tights
and spaDgles and wearing barret caps, with plumes
OF dinerent colors, and having fiery neckties and
Wild scrubs, took part. There were the Knights OF
Maryland, Virginia and the District OF Co
Iumoia in the medley throng, and each
medieval hero did his level best IN
fitting at the rings which set up as mark for
their lances. One word should be said for these
gentlemen. They all rode horses Which had blood
and nre in their veins, and they rode their animals
only Americans south Of Mason and Dixons line
can ride. The tournament having ended without
any 6cldt the next feature Of the programme was
TWO TRoTTING RACES
70 gentemen's road wagons, the entries being Dis
trict horses. This was followed by a running race
under saddle, the most exciting and hotly contested
Of the Gay. Then came the grand feature OF the
day
TEE PROCESSION, EvoLUTIoNs AND MUMMERIEs
OF over two thousand persons dressed masquerade
costumes-not the costumes which are seen on the
streets of New York on the eve OF Christmas Day. or
on Ihanksgivlng-worn out, tattered and frayed
which had been a@e IN Tars for oas e ew n
leans Mard Gras performers, Of the most ncon-
fnan ana and yet eegant des6pon, IN whsh every
wa was represented. The procession commenced
seven BY day light the scene was most attractive
one, and doubly so alter dusk, when the masque-
raiders provided themselves with torcnes, Chinese
lanterns, &c. The procession headed by the
Lord OF Misrule, arrayed in knglg costume and ex-
erelsing despotic sway over his motley throng Of
SUBJECTS The first division inciued a squad OF
ngton lae p,oleemen, and olleered BY SIX
lions Of the PRINCIPAL charsoters fpfsSeh'ar Of Mether
Gooses melodies Ssns o,d numpiy DUMMY Old Woman
with her little lamb; Little Red Riding Hood, Old
King Cole, &C. The second division had at ITS head a
Ing s the '0s various 'H''' '''''s anu 'epies'n'-
INAUGURATION OF THE FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT,
and buresques tile organization Of affairs under
government composed exclusively Of women, In
cludlng a female police corps female militia COM
sioners were, represented by two stalwart
Quakeresses; the Patent Commissioner by man
feeding baby with nursing bottle while his other
nan sat at sewing machine smoking cigar
Other carriages contained masqueraders with
masks representing prominent congressman, while
another represented the editorial room Of news
paper with Horace Greeley IN charge news editors
with enormous scissors nautical reporter with huge
Telescope and many small reporters with very large
In the third division were several hundred mas
queraders in every conceivable costume who exc
cued various fantastic dances and general tricks,
much TO the amusement OF all. This masquerade
procession was considered one Of the very best fea
buildings along the entire length OF the avenue
were again Illuminated ana, If possible, more bril-
Handy than on the previous evening. Shortly alter
seven O'Clock
THE PYROTECHNICAL DISPLAY
was given. Among the best pieces were Masonic
lewei, Continental Union cockade, original YANKEE
windmill and fountain of sparkling silver. The ex-
hsitlon Terminated with a grand temple In honor
OF Washington, 100 feet IN length, and displaying a
gorgeous combination OF variegated fires, detonat-
ing maroons, sun cases and fireworks Of all kinds
known 10 the science OF pyrotecnny The entire
avenue was blaze Of light. the line OF Chinese Ian.
terms extending the length Of IL on either
side. The calcium lights, the brilliant window
lumlnations, the gas Jets the flag decorations, the
waving banners, the dense mass OF humanity surg.
ing up and down Its length, the gay bands OF music
mngling with the joyous shouts and geeul laugh
ter Of The admirng throng, and he splendid equI.
pages rolling 10 ana fro, with their gayly deckel
steeds, composed scene which mas never before
been witnessed in the national capital Many OF
these turnout dashed along the direction OF the
National theatre where
GRAND MASQUERADE BALI.
the closing event OF the carnival, took place. The
exterior OF the theatre presented very attractive
sha ne eaes gay G1 % wcS ae ags
per was given, was among the most beautifully
decorated a. buildings in The cily. 1t was completely
trait OF washington was draped in the red,
win White raaa and n blue Flowers were mingled with
eagle were spread q chinese mss Lanterns
sneu rch golden brilliancy over the scene. The |
doors OF the theatre thrown open at quarter
10 0,Ii nine O'CLOCK, and promiscnous crowd rushed
noored over, afrording considerable room for |
dancing Strips OF bunting restooned from the |
the entrance, and in the centre Of The stage |
a., large e, star, composed OF crimson, white |
Div koiu, anu just beneath IL |
was crimson banner, bearing the Inscription In |
gold letters, 'Grand Nasque Ball,n The parquet |
and dress circle were occupied by spectators The |
band was stationed III section OF the dress circle
Al hal-past nine the grand promenade march began |
and
EVERY VARIETY OF GRoTEsQUE FIGURES
AND persons In curious costumes kept time to the |
music. Among them was one representing
winter-a short dress OF white popli.l
was covered with frosted illusion, which
entered ike shower OF diamonds; Slip
pers and a little fancy cap OF the same
n peu,e. graceful figure appeared In a white
tatm spanish dress, with scarlet band on the skirt
sagea with gold fringe; scarlet satin overskirt
Sapoiatsly trimmed with gold, and blue velvet
jacket almost covered with gold embroidery ana n