The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-18
The Memphti as They Were in Egypt b.
e. 1000.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Feb. II, 1877.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Feb. II, 1874.
Despite the light rain which fell during the FORE
noon, and the muddy condition OF the streets,
about four O'Clock, alter the rain had ceased, King
Momus, with large retinue. appeared upon the
streets, which were lined with spectators and filed
with maskers. The King was seated on royal
chariot, filed with his retainers, and followed by
long procession OF cavaliers and wagons, fitted up
to represent the varied Bacchanal and carnival
scenes, conspicuous among which was represented
the temperance crusade OF women in a meeting
around Teutonic beer vender, who was dealing
out his beer.
The grand display was in the evening and COM
prised the cortege OF the Memphii. The first nat
or car, which represented the early origin OF
Memphis in Egypt, B. C. 2,000 was preceded by
three horsemen in ricn Egyptian costumes OF gold
and hlgh colors, symbolical Of wealth ana
prosperity, heavily armed. followed by
royal chariot drawn by four white horses
purity, led by richly dressed slaves tConquesU.
Egyptian hours WITH sphynx'hke wings couchsnt.
Mystery ana Force. The sides and rear OF the
chariot were richly decorated in unique, elaborate
style. On the rear was seated colossal figure,
with wings extended over the sublime OurO,
seated in his regal chair and dressed in rich
oriental costume.
The second nat represented the travellers in
Egypt, B. c., 1200-palm trees, stunted shrubbery,
camel kneellng-and was preceded by three cava-
lers IN Egyptian armor guards TO travellers).
The figures on the fats were camel driver, Etho-
chant and an Ethiopian attendant, all IN apprO
pirate costumes. Flat three represented domestic
scene ia ancient Memphis b. G.. 800, view Of the
ancient city with ITS garden, an Egyptian with
jug at a well, musicians, women with distan, in
the distance pyramids, obelisks and groves OF palm
trees. Flat lour-A street scene during the same
period, with fountain and obelisk in the fore
ground, around which are gathered gay cavaliers,
dancing girls and musicians IN the costumes OF the
period. Fiat five represented Pythagoras being
Instructed IN philosophy by ancient Mempbians,
3. C. 500, preceded by three Egyptian gods
Slcerl0fAI rODoS
The principal deity of Memphis is represented as
standing before an altar instr9cting Pythagoras,
p poet. who seems ems inspired By the words s
Persian general Saugs rHsA slenn sspnfb but haf
convinced; anbther Greek philosopher seems to
doubt, while poor woman, with head half I'M
covered, receives the faith undoubting from the
priest. Flat slx-Infuence OF Egypt on Greece, as
illustrated IN the art and architecture, b. c., S00
was preceded by Greek warriors in classical
armor, mounted, the tableau consisting Of
Corlnthian column, scroll, blocks OF unworked
marble, man at work, Greek sculptor and
architects warrior with arms at rest In recognition
OF the power Of the art OF peace Flat seventh
1uence Of Rome; love Of Antony and Cleopatra,
bows and arrows; Joye's neralds; Antony, Cleo
patra Enooarbus, Chairman; four horsemen
Egyptian. and Pnenician musicians and pages,
tunes Flat eight-Death of Antony and
Cleopatra, b. c. 80, preceded by troop of women
cavalry In full armor. Cleopatra, on richly
covered couch at the foot OF a statue or the god
dess Minerva, applies the asp, and stretches out
her arms TO Antony who dies. CHAIRMAN is TALL
ing towards the Roman guards, VINO appeal IN
awe to Minerva.
Flat nine--Ancient carnival OF the Memphi A. D..
5. Scene-Wine urn covered with garlands,
attended by satyr, fauns and bacchaDtes pre-
coded by cavaliers all celebrating Roman carni-
val. Flat Jen-DestructioD OF Memphis A. ID. $40,
preceded by Saracen cavalry in rich gaudy cos
tunes symbohcat OF wealth and victory.
Tableau-Saracens scaling the walls of the
city; foreground covered by the slain
Memphans; some beaten back are resisting TO
the death. Flat eeven-Resurrection OF the Men,
phi IN the chosen city on the Mississippi, A. ID.
1874 This nat was preceded by three cavaliers in
fantastic and unearthy costumes, representing
the spirits OF the past sounding trumpets. Tab
leau-Rugged rocks from which fires, smoke and
loud reports issue; surmountng the whole ia a
white horse, with wings extended, upon which Is
seated the spirit OF Memphis arrayed In gorgeous
robes, symbOlcal OF splendor, victory and the re-
birth OF the order; the whole represen ting the
mysterious history Of the order it's illustrtous
deeds. its reBown In philosophy, wealth and chi
ture its misfOrtuscs caused by voluptuousness
its destruction. and Its 1nal restoration on the
banks OF the Father OF Waters.
After traversing the principal streets the Memphl
proceeded to the new Memphis Theatre, where the
entertainment closed with several tasleaus and
a bal rpdsQIs. Balls were also given at the Elk.
position Hall opera House and other public hans
Despite the weather the carnival was grand sue