New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-25

twilight, by the Pickering fire, and by the |
dead ashes of the past.
Connected with winter came the great
staples of Louisiana. Continuing the order
of representations was car No is, with the
SIXTEENTH TABLEAU.
The picture represented rice, its growth,
culture and harvest. Princess Rice, an In
dian maiden, with dress and ornaments of
brilliant col0rs, was seen seated on throne
composed Of sheaves of rice, in q royal
chair Of the sams material In front were
two Iudian GIRLS cutting aud binding the
grain; also, an Indian man in q canoe laden
with rice. a portion Of this picture was
water scene, with marshes of growing rice.
1t was simple and effective.
sEvt NrEENTH TABLEAU.
This picture was all sugar. Queen Sugar,
attired in royal robes of leaves and stalks,
appeared seated on a throne of sugar hogs
heads. holding in her hand an imperious
side OF the queen was seated q typical Mer-
chant OF the olden time, with book and a
saDpling spoon augur; on the other side
was Planter, VIII p in hand. In front was
plantation scene, with negro cane cutters
at work, driver, and men grinding cane
and boiling sugar. The whole made an ami
mated and instructive picture. Last came
the
EIGHTEENTH TABLEAU.
This was devoted to the cotton interest.
King Cotton was seen on throne of bales.
His dress was as rich as corld be made,
being robe of royal purple velvet, trimmed
with opening cotton bolls; the skirt OF
dress beneath, showing in front, was Of the
tine4t satin. elab ,rately embroidered with
flowers, and he wore collar and belt Of
glittering jewels. In his hand he held a
staff, surmouuted on the top with an open
boil. His hair aud beard were long and
snowy white, and his crown was of gold and
Jewels with fl seoy cotton at top, No one dis
pu'ed the reign OF KING Cotton. He was at
tended by q planter and merchant. Tne
bales on which his royal highness sat were
marked * 0. NJ" Ia front of the Kin e
WAS plantation scene showing negro men
| and women hoeing and picking cotton, and
| glnning and pressing the great staple
! There was also seated q fair lady, spinning.
| 1t was the cotton world in miniature. Be
hind the throne stood Perique Tobacco,
| twisted ard rope, pressed into service, and
he quietly smoked q pipe, waiting for q
more prominent position in the growing
world.
Th,o hn nj n ha
of Momus, which can be but family de
scrib,d and none but those engaged in il
can realize the exp'n-e and labor which
the Knights put forth for the entertain
ment of the public. 1t was no unmeanin.
MAJ querade, but one full of instruction
of poetry and reason. of fun and business
brilliant and beautiful. The procession
passed through the principal streets, ant
finally made is way to the Opera House
II was viewed with admiration By crowded
throngs all aloag the route. and will lon
be pleasantly remembered by these VIII
saw it.
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
Arriving al the Opera House soon afte
nine o'clock. the Knights of Momus too
possession OF the stage, and proceeded t
give three tableaus by grouping the figure
already seen on the streets. The first tai
leau was the flowers and staples of Lot
isiana, and was formed by the character
seen in the first and fourth divisions of th
) procession. The second tableaus illus
trated the fruits and vegetables of Loui
7 | lana, containing the figures of the eecoL
3 and third divisions of the street pagean
The third tableaus embraced all Of the H.
8 ures of each division, with Momus as q cen
trail figure, surrounded by Louisiana, tn
9 horses and chariOts, and all persOnages {
the beautiful useful, and merry throng el
listed in the following of Momus. Will
. the tableaus were beautiful, the audienC
t itself were no less so. From psrquette
4 the third tier the auditorium revealed
wo Ill of fair faces and forms clad in el
CANT ball costume. Then came the bal
which in enjoyment rewarded the Knigh
for their exer,ious to please, and which fl
eplendor must certainly have gratidrd tt
5 ! Knights OF M"mus. who disappeared
. such after the wl,cr ing hour OF mihnlgh
h | and will no more be seen until new howel
and fruits blossom and ripen, and tin
brings in Low year with another week
J, | carnival.