Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-18
ate to the magnifcence that characterized
everything Of and about the Nemphi.
THE CALCIUM LIGHTs

The GALClD n LLGhIS.
too, were admirably arranged aud perfectly
effects. Indeed, there was no room Tor
fault-nnding, no room to eriticise. Every
thing was perfect. rF3m is snplng All ;bs9 70
did-a perfection tnat challenged the
judgment and called forth the high
est mede OF praise from thSse E1o ,ls5 nay nay
those OF Europe. All confessed the superior
grandeur and splsndOr Of the costumes anu
IN tne world ever did or could suTPaAs II.
TABLEAU no. ].
At the sound Of that ancient instrument,
the gong, the curtain began slowly 10 ascend
and the calcium lights, admirably managed
by MI. Thomas Bent, of Chicago, shown out
with sun-like brilIiancv. A spell seemed to
have come over the aud Iencs, as the booming
ecno or the cymbraI died awav aud the
uprising curtain disciose a number OF
Egyptian devOtees prOsfrated in worship be-
lore one Of their favOrite gods in q temple,
rude, but yet elegant in its rusticity. II was
a ruin yet tern and bold with pagan de-
vices chiselled out Of the solid granite on each
side, while the history OF their manifold
brave and wonderful deeds were emblazOned
in hieroglyphlc Of the most extraordinary
character, but plain enough, OF course, 10 AL
the initiated, and especially the mem mDers Of
the "Memphi." The dresses Of the 1re-wOr-
shippers were rich. and the presiding priest
appeared in all his oriental splendOr; but
Whlle tney we're pay ing tneir deFOl !oLs. ne
gong again sounded and the scenery neW back
as If controlled by the wand Ot a magician,
disclosing the most magnificent scene ever
witnessed In Memphis. or any Othsr city on
was truly @IGnd. In q superbiy-bullt amphi-
theateI, never 70 De seen at one. glance, Pha-
raOh, the great king OF Egyps, SURROUNDED by
ms gorgeous codrt, sacn as was witnessed on
the banks OF the Nile hundreds OF years before
the christian era. Pharaoh looked every inch
king, and he sat IN stately glory while MS
men Of war supported him on every side.
His robes were thoroughly ciassica, and
united the arIlOr Of the very olden time with
to the present day, anu which en-
perOrs, kings and queens now denOml-
nate the 'royal purple" The picture was
simply superb. To describe the mailed he
rOes who sat on each side Of the royal mon
arch would be q work cf time and space and
almO-t invidiO- e Suffice &c % say that ths
costumes were riCh and all elaborate and In
perfect keeping throughout, the mailed mere
and the jauntily garbed eOurt-sr, all looking
citizens Of the Ancient Memphis OF the Nile
four Thousand years ago" Ths care which had
evidently been taken with the minute 81 the
tdbteduE eytnced the most correct taste and
nothing was wanting. Everything WI rked
like a charm, and the curtain fell amid the
most uproarfous applause which was again
and again renewed
TABLEAU NO.2
was even more glorious than the first, and
gave even greater latitude for scsuic display,
which was most fully taken advantage OF and
used 70 the fullest extent. At the sound OF
the gong and the crash OF mart al
music by the band, the curtain rose,
disclosing again the brilliant court OF The
gorgeous Pharaoh. The mighty monarch
ike his urotOtvpe SardauaDalus hsd divest-
ed himself OF the arms ant pauOp!y OF war,
and appeared, though kingly IN rank,
deyotes OF pleasure. Each cOur-ier had FOL
lowed the visible example, aud even the
eunuchs, for the time being, had discarded the
bOTstrings, and appeared in attire that gilt
tered again in golden Apauglss Al a given
signal the most mighty Pharaoh arose rom
his trtum phal throne, and moved 1OrW ard -
the trumpetS sounded a grand fsn arOuadS.
ruF
time, led on in the grand procession,
sounding notes Of I'll mph as they
cleared the way for his angus majesty, who
advanced win stately tread, followed oV MS
entire court, in every imaginable kind OF
costume. Affer describing The three mystical
circles, Carte. king-at-arms, the grand pu-s-
ant ark, lk command. By wave
OF that mt it potent hand, VII en- has
in days gone by made IcOnarchs quaEe on
their thrones, the grand march closed, AID IN
a twtnkltng Cleopatra and nsr maids Of
honor appeared on the scene. The calcium
seemed to shine out with even greater bril-
liancy than before, and the cOnsorl
OF Anthony appeared as II she
had Just descended from some sphere
celestial. On her well-potsed head was a
crown Of gold, with cOrOnet studded with the
richest jewels. Her robes were gorgeous.
The dress proper was OF white satin, win
trail, the Oversktrt being royal purple ROBE,
magnidcently Studded with gold and le'Felr
When her MAJ jssty made her grand entrance,
the TumpeLs sounded taufarocade, ana
King Pharaoh went forward to welcome his
spouse, accompanied by the grand vtzier OF
the realm, who also received his cOCcorL n
befitting-style. The principal members OF lhs
court formed a series OF quadriless a-d
dancing was commenced, waltz, POI ka,
varsouvienne and lancerS following
each other in rapid succession. tn an ear
hour in the morning, when each and al Tlo
had part, eipated in the grand carnival. de-
clared thai the " Mem phi " had covered
themselves with glorious honor, and had
prOdu 8 spectacle in style OF granoure,
such as had never been witnessed in either
old or new Memphis.
THE MUSIC
was furnished By Prof. Arnold, the orchestra
being composed, for the most part Of Iaupt's
band, OF Louisville, whose music VsT the
march and IN the theater, Was much
admired, the selections being new
and sPPToPTisfes ,dS1sl5 RS9sing 5ae 56f+s IN sT
the curtain rose on the dazzling splsndOr AID
msgnihcepce of the grouping OF character
which viii live in our memory for years
{ o come. They PLAYED a variety OF waltzss
and marches and qUadrilles that set many
feet in motion in anticipation OF the ball 10
come, the first dance Of which made mp
matched until next hardi Gras. when We
hope the Memphi, and Haupt s, aud Arnold s
bands will be found together in all the glory
OF the best music and the most splendid COS
tunes and effests.
THE BALLS
last night were attended by thousands Of
gaily dressed mEsqueraders. representing
: every conceivable character and nationality
of the world.
AT THE EXPOSITION
there were over six thousand persons, and the
scene presented was one OF uictu1 eSQue mag
nifieenee and brilliant beauty. The entire
hall on the first floor was denseiy crowded by
gay masqueraderS, and the blending Of so
many cOlors was like unto a Kaleidoscope
view of all that is gorgeous in color Princes,
fends; maidens, with fresh, blooming cheek
old men, with stopped shoulders; Il Juks ana
cardinals, generals and kings queens and
nymphs, angels and demons, were a-I en-
gagged in the dance, which was man
aged in most excellent manner
The prOmpter seemed anxious 70 afford an
I opportunity for the enjoyment Of every visit
/ or, and owing to his judlci0us directions his
/ efforts were crowned with success. ~ tle
/ doorways there was a scene.Of indescribahlz
/ confusion on account EsOf tnef hundreds
/ constantly emerging from the hall and the
arrival OF new visitors. 50 great was the
| crovd that the dOorkeepers had great diff
I fculty in keeping up with the count
/ less numbers who hocked the null1lng
/ which never, upon any previous occasions,
/ has attracted So n a large attendance as IN 81
/ OF last night. The music being unusually
/ good, the crowd fingered there until n late
/ hour, enjoying the pleasure OF the entertain.
ment, which did full credit 10 Memphis, and
| was a worthy feature OF the grand
carnival festivities IN which thou 'a1ds
l nghtful memories that viii be cherished o
\ the grand exposition ball given by ths u site
4 Crew OF Menus. II was truly an evening o.
! be attested BY every participant.
| AT COCHRAN HALL.
| OurGernnan friends gave a grand masquerade
I ball, which induced 50 many persons to col
( lect there. that the entire f0or was crowded
Z In the most appropriate costumes
We noticed amongs the masqueraders
costumes TO represent NE different cantons Of
Switzerland, composed Of Lpzerne, Zurich
SehEitz, Elarus. FribOurg. Basel. APpengeIl
Graubunden, Tnrgau, Naud, NeEchatel
Schaffhausen and Berne. The characters were
well re epresented, and each costume conform,
ed to the requirements OF national taste and
custom. This ball was one of the most agree
able OF the occasion.
N\>NAT THE WORsHAM HOUSE
was assembled many persons, who engaged in
the dance with unusual zest- The dancers
were in costume, and the entertainment wsi
| agreeable u every participant.
BAL D'OPERA.
The bal d'oDera given by Mr.. D,Arcy at the
I Memphis cluO hall, though not largely afts nj
I ed. was still one of the most delightful o
I auy in the ". The masquerade suits
7 were Of the lost elegant style and beautiful
/ nnish No improper Characters were 10 be seer
/ az this ball.
GTTHE GREENLAW OPERA HOUSE,
/ o1rinO tn the fact that this ball was not advsr
( tised, there were only half dozen couple.
/ present. although the building Is quite suita
oif 3ancSnt a9a AZ the other balls continued unit
I long after midnight and the sam'
/ sparkle, splendor and iQn char c
5s5l,tls e ne Seen ana eDjos ed at the Opera
house. BY twelve O'Clock last night thi
! whole city was intoxicated with Joy, ant
even at the hour Of three O'Clock TINS morn
I every street corner, and music strains frou
each OF the above named places
TIE POLICE