The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-04-05

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royal howitzer mounted on gun car
rlage and manned by cannoneers,
dressed In the most fantastic COS.
tunes some wore armor, some were
dressed rs Indians, some M knights,
while, one fellow had an immense
big sheet-lron bass drum, which he
kept pounding, with the inscription on
II, "mystip band,n Several old cannon.
GERS, who had smelled powder In the
late unpleasantness, were present, and
measured the gun. At twelve o. clock,
they began firing
Tho Royal salute
OF twenty-one guns, and shortly after,
the whistles of the royal locomotives
were heard, Both military companies
drew up in line, and formed passage
for his majesty to pass through to the
royal carriage. This was most mag.
nlficent turnout--a handsome ba
rouche, drawn by four prancing, coal
black steeds, whose coats shone like
satin. On the box, sat the royal coach.
man, Skinner 0'Bannon, holding the
ribbons OF his majesty's horses. The
turnout was gotten up for the
king, by Captain Work, aud was
very fine affair.
AS the whistles blew, the excitement
became intense; crowds thronged the
platform, and military guard was de-
tached from both companies to keep
the platform clear. AS the train left
the Union depot, every royal engine
sounded the whistle and they made
the welkln ring. -Four Of the finest
engines OF the Texas and Pacific road
drew the royal train. First came En-
CINE No. II, with two large flags, the
colors of his majesty, in front, and
myriads Of little flags and ribbons all
over her. Next came Engine No. 80,
also beautifully decorated, then En-
ginss Nos, "a and 40, on which much
care and taste had been expended In
fitting them up by the royal engin-
GERS. Lastly came the palace Car of
his most gracious majesty, Rex, and
as he disembarked with his suite,
loud and deafening were the cheers OF
his loyal subjects.
The Costume OF the King.
His majesty was attired In a
beautiful suit of gold linked ar
mour set with jewels of the greatest
value. On his breast he wore
the orders of st. George, Nicholas of
Russia, Cross of the Legion Of Honor
and others too numerous to mention.
On his head he wore crown that the
wealth of empires could not buy. 1t
was arched and barred across the top
and around the sides blazed diamonds
of the greatest value. Around his
form was thrown the royal purple robe
trimmed with fur, and on his
feet he wore sandals woven out OF
threads of gold. His gray beard
was anointed with perfumes, and
his mild and benignant oountensnce
beamed lovingly on his subjects as he
regarded them. He was accom-
panied by the following officers: Bog
harib, lord high chamberlain; Alb
dallah, keeper of the royal cellar
Mustapha, minister of war; Wyam.
VIII, keeper of the royal seals; Ricardo,
lord Of the treasury; Kiralfy and Gil.
raldln, royal pages. The royal party
took carriages, and as they passed
through the lines of soldiery received
the royal salute.
The procession then moved off In
the following order; The royal
band of Professor Parker, playing the
march composed by ID. w. Douglass
for the occasion, and dedicated to the
Mystic Revelers. Next came the
Lamar Rifles, then the Stonew all
Grays, followed by the king
and his suite. The escort then
poceeded to the royal hosiery, the
Lamar hotel. The king dismounted,
and accompanied by his officers en-
tered. The host, Mr.. Gilmore, waited
on his majesty, and opened the royal
apartments, which had been prepared
for his reception. His majesty entered
and immedlatslyscalled on the royal
cellarer for refreshments In liquid
form. The nectar drank by the gods
was forthcoming Immediately. After
this the king ordered the host to bring
the register, and he would enter upon
its pages the royal sign manuel, which
was done, two Ethiopian slaves hold.
ing 1t on their backs while the grand
scribe wrote the names. The king
then sent a page to notify the mayor
of the city that he was ready to receive
the keys of his royal capitol. AS soon
az his honor received the message he
sent answer that he waited his gracious
maJesty's pleasure.
The Royal Reception.
Upon this the king and suite re.
paired to the royal balcony, and In the
presence Of his loyal subjects, who
were gathered in crowds below, he re-
ceived the keys, which were presented
by Mayor Kerfoot in the following
words
Your Most Beloved Royal Highness:
Since the day made memorable 10y
the first advent Of your majesty into
your well beloved city Of Dallas, your
loyal subjects have looked forward to
your return with eager and anxious
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