New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-07
TWELFTH NIGHT JEWELLERS,

humber of people were seen on all the
streets where it was supposed the Lord OF
Misrule would nde. Canal street was espe-
cially crowded, so that cars were stopped.
Several buildings were prettily illu-
minated. The dry goods store of Mr.. d.
II. Holmes had the letters T. Mr.. over
Louisiana's coat of arms-a pelican on a nest,
feeding her young. This picture was made
by neat arrangement OF gas jets. The
building on the corner of Canal and Caron-
delet streets was finely Illuminated by a
great number of globe lights and a calcium
fire. The upper portion of the building
corner of Canal street and Exchange alley,
the Pickwick Club, had something elegant
in the form of a star and crescent. Other
localities displayed signs of attention, evil
| IDENTIFY intended to honor the Jewellers. The
| scene was, indeed, beautiful one, such as
can be witnessed in no other American
| city.
Thousands Of people thronged every lead
| ing thoroughfare, all impatient to see what
| was in store for them
Before eight o'clock the Revelers started
from an unknown point, marching down
Carondelet to Canal street. Then the null
titude for the first time learned what was
to be represented. Few expected that one
of Louisiana's most respected sons would
furnish the foundation for such an occasion.
The subject was Audubon's Birds of Amer
lea, and that, at first thought, would be
quite difficult to illustrate. However, the
ReEelers displayed superb taste and splen-
did arrangement. The idea was a pretty
one and capitally executed
In front of the procession rode several
well mounted policemen, under Sergeant P
Taylor, who performed good service in
clearing roadways.
First came a cotton float, on which were
built high seats. Three figures in pure
white were the only occupants-Audubon
in the centre, with eyes intent on large
volume which he held on his knees. The
figure was artistic, being fair representa-
ton of the aged ornithologist On his right
sat his Indian guide, in native costume,
grasping an old fashioned rife. On his left
was his African cook and servant. Over
one shoulder were slung a.frying-pan and a
tea-kettle, fanked by ahayersack Of pro-
visions, all ready for a long tour through
hills and dales. The picture was unique
and a deserved memento to the talent OF
Audubon.
Then followed the grand procession,
each department having transparency in
front naming the picture. Each transpar-
ency was furnished with wings, in keeping
with the subject. All the wagons were SO
arranged that the occupants could be easily
seen by persons on the banquette, having
boxes as high as a mans head.
The birds were made, as close as possible,
to initiate nature in colors.
Following was another cotton float, with
high platform, the tableau being parrots
teaching school. The birds were very gay
in natural feather-really comieal.
Sick Owl and attendants was worthy OF
more than passing look.
Ladies were much pleased at the Doves
Wedding. All the usual guests and trim
lnings were gorgeous, while her ladyship
looked the bride without an effort
The Kingfsher's Banquet was royal
sight; and there WAS an abundance OF food
for his particular appetite.
Battle Royal showed Us Austria's dOut1e-
headed eagle, Russian bird, the eagles OF
France and America-all artistically ar
ranged.
The Bird Club was good travestie or
life as it is supposed 20 be led BY miserable
bachelors in club houses.
The Mecking Birds Choir was good. On
one end of the car was representation of
an organ, and bird clawing it spitefully.
It's comrades were supposed to furnish
other musical notes.
The Birth of T0m-Tit was very pretty.
The little fellow was only half out Of his
shell, and although SO young, looked in
Guisitively around 70 see the sights SO new
to him.
The Grand Turkey suggested wholesome
dinners. This picture deYiated tribe from
the text, having Turk with severed head.
Foppish old gobblers paraded themselves
with much fuss and many feathers.
That original Mormon, Chicken cock.
stood up in all his pride and pluck, grand
as the father Of Numerous families.
Woodpeckers Workshop sent forth nat
ural sounds Of tsp-tap. A number Of them !
labored industriously at work bench, ham
mering at great rate as if intent OF find
ing grub worm.
Crows in Council, looked wiser than
second hand legislators. Their motto was
"union, justice, confidence"
The last tabieau was a birds balT-ai |
pretty concert and capitally arranged. The !
little songsters furnished their own music |
to tramp measures on the light fantastic |
toe.
After which, and last, was a transpa-
rency bidding us all good night.
The entire length of the procession was
we'll lighted with torches, so that all who
chose could gaze on the brilliant pictures |
with much satisfaction.
Without doubt this was the most re- |
splendent display ever made in New Or |
leans or in this country.
Our account of the procession. necessa-
rilv brief, and lacking interesting particu-
lars, but that is not our fault. Our reporter |
was compelled to make his account from
what he cav as the cortege passed in tront
of our Office. He was not afforded oppor-
tuuities last week to leisurely inspect the |
nor could he obtain written
description of the tableaux.
Celebration Of the Veterans.
The veterans of 1SI4-15 will, as usual
observe with becoming ceremony the ami
of the battle Of New Orleans to-