Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-02-29
T.. TUESDAY, FEBRU

OF FrsDcP, IN front Of Tunis, Oetober 25
l270. Behind ths scene proper was s
background Of wooGs, while standing
Cut IN bid relief was the royal tent.
The knight-king was seen lying on 8
rude eoHoh, ahave him and st the back
oI the tent being suspended his armor.
The grouping OF the figures wss sriistic
ana well conceived, presenting a scene
at oncs beautiful and yet impressive'y
sad. The fsce a. the king wore death
Ike pallor, which cUnirasted strangely
enough with the brilliant colors OF the
dFsssss ard costumes of the peFsonages,
the bright .bspness .sud shining, srmori
Grouped 81 the side Of the bed, where
lay the Ktrg, was bis son Theobald,
kipg OF Navarro; Isa3sl, bis daughter; (;
Admiral ForeDt de VaTrsnnes and two
knights; at the head of the bed Cardinal
~ CsclIe, With vessel and water; near
hsn priest with candle, another with
erucifx elevated, sryups of priests,
knights, soldiers, ladies weeping, arms
aud banners. This tabieau was q trus
perception OF art, richly illustrative Of
tre subject matter, and serving as most
favorable Introduction to the inaugural
FEATURES IN the 5ntettainment of the
Ulks. The tablesu was subjected to ali
Of the prismst lights, which gave ad-
citiouA eplendor to the gorgeoussscene.
THE SECOND TABLEAUX
represented the Centennial Coronation
Of Momus,h the scene displaying the In.
terror OF the regal palace, with the King
pGon his throne. To the left little girl,
sr.ayed in sparkling costume, peered
mlschievously into his fsos and tickled
hineZ5,tss z.st a feather, while another child
around him, and at his feet, were other
children, one of whom, in a kneeling
attitude, gIasped his soeptre. To
the right Louis, kneeling, offered
him his jewtlsd crown. But Momus
"repsl'ed the prOffered gift, and turned
from the iaweled handn 10 receive q
bouquet OF cabbs gs, horsersdlsh, lettuce,
ETC., presented 10y the Queen. Three
maidens with mock ,GaIland5 were near
by the sids Of King Lou s. while Panta
loon was stssling fiOm him OF his valua-
b'es; Puuchinello peered from behind
the chair or throne, while Har-
lequin, holding his wand, assumed
an attitude Of imperial mCckery.
Grouped in graceful a1d natural pose
were rmor.ciad knights with drawn
swords, priests with their arms extend
ed, nobleme1, ministers, and servants
of the royal household. The tableau
was very beautiful, aud was rende re I
artistieally expressive by means of the
vari.colored lights thrown upon Il
scene. After this, the next feature I
the spectacular exhibition was
THE sERPESTINE MARCH,
In which Momus, LO lis TX, the queen,
Puachineltc, Pantaloop, Harlequin,
knights, priests, equires, and all the
other personsges Of the tsbleaux psrtic-
mated. The music, by Myers New Or
leans band, OF st. Louis, was rendered
with mastery skill, and enthused
every ore present, as well
as Momus and the . ersouages upon the
floor. The troups went through the
ssSerpantine March, without commit
ting false movement, the display be-
ing one OF varied loveliness and beauty.
After this march
THE BALL
was cpened, and the pros ANNE, en-
bracing all the lateSt ard most fashion
able dances was followed to the letter.
The aksemblsge of ladies embraced the
choice ofCu; best society the toilette
being noticeable for elegance and taste.
The Dell was very generally and entbu-
siastic ally engaged in, and lasted to an
early hour this morning.
FINALE,
And thus has passed away pleasantly
- a L.;l:+sss-SgSo Nr tho I1se,st T5ckeTche,
Ls anu att ard graceful entertainments
ever Civ in Memphis. To the UIks we
turn the thanks Of all Wa wSze-x.--D
ent last night, and take pleasure In con-
graduating them upon toe brilliant tris
Tmph which has crowned their first ef-
forts In .his direction. They have done
well for Msnphis and FOR Momus. Long
live the 80.
--- Tme Sr4szn- Was Bali
Tha bsil of tine Original .z,,,e at Coch-
ran hall. last night, was largely as.ss4sd
and very much enjoyed. Ihe S nSStuu 1u,
raiders we're Of the most VSlleu @ yit, yh,
imaginable, and many OF tnem q0'''
elegant.