The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-11

background can easiiY pass muster for the
leaves and ferns that surround and hold TO-
gether this beautiful bouquet. There is
little chance Tor conversation, for the ladies'
words, but low murmur can be heard, like
the plaintive whistiing OF the wind, whioh now
and then breaks out in the roar Of thestorm-
1t is not the wind and weather, however; only
the rustlan9 fans OF tho ladies.
The rising curtain stills tho Voices OF the
fans and Introduces the first tableau-
T4E GOLDEN AaR or ANAHUAu.
II ls the glorious reign of Quetzacoatl, the
white god Of the AnteGs. under whom they
reached tho highest point OF their civiliza-
ton. In the centre stands an image Of the
god, around which are grouped varlons
bodies OF Indians, engaged In ali the INDUS
tries aad pursuits OF ancient Mexico. On oae
eide q party of musicians are playing, to
whose music company OF men and women
are dancing gaily: on the other side family
foreground stand company Of Aztec mobiles.
armed and ready for an Invasion OF some
neighbours territory.
Tbs curtain falls amid hea-ty applause.
soon to rise again on
MoaTEzuMA. A PRISONER IN THE PALACE
OF. THE srASIARDs.
Montezuma is seated In the centre on his
throne, King In name. but Il mere shadow
In point OF power or authority, for = large
eauad OF armed Spanlards surround him,
ready to strike him down IL he should dare
show the slightest attempts at rebellion. Be-.
fore the monarch. detected and
sad, is a Spanish friar, endeavoring, with all
his el0quence. to win the sovereign from his
bloody religion to that Of Christ Groups Of
Spaniards and Aztec mobiles are scattered
around goseiping. but u is apparent that
there Ia no friendly feeling between the two
races, and that one Is meditating revolution
and the other massacre.
The third and last tableau represents
THE RECEPTION OF soRTEz BY cHARLEs v.
The conqueror Of Mexico appears before
his sovereign accompanied by a party Of
Aztec mobiles and rich treasures In the way of
Laying these offerings at the feet OF Charles.
Cortez sues for pardon, and the gra-
cious sovereign acknowledges the services
he has rendered and promises him due
reoompense therefor.
THE BALL.
After the curtain had fallen and hid from
view the last tableau there was flIrt and a
fiutter oil around the room. a rustlng OF silk,
q general movement OF grace from white
rounded arms and dimpled shoulders, wav.
Ing Of fans and lighting Of bright eyes. In
anticipation Of the opening Of the ball, al
soldiers poise their weapons and place their
accoutrements In order In preparation for the
charge.
The curtain rose again and out upon the
floor advanced the merry Though mystic
maskers, all calling forth to the dance the
fair ones who had just been admiring their
splendid display and were now anxious to en-.
/ 10y their Inequalities. In very short time
perhaps IN less than 1t takes to write 1t, the
immense floor was crowded with pretty wo
men and swallow-tai cavaliers, all making
beautiful moving picture to the look.
ers-on In the boxes, which were
filled with spectators, all around the glitter
Ing amphiteatre and even to the second tier
1t would be vain repetition to attempt q de-
ecription of the ball. The Mystic Krewe has
given many already. and II we say that this
equRled, II 1t did not surpass all the others, II
IL passing upon Il the highest praise that Cal
be melted. for their balls are world-renowned
| All tho arrangements had been made witt
admirable system, 50 that not a flaw or acct
dent happened to mar the harmony OF the
| nights entertainment.
| When this chroneler left the hall (as TN
fortunately we have to do SO the public maj
be served) the dancing was going on with un
abated ardor. and no doubt the dawn will fine
the fair ladies and gay cavaliers still oblivtout
Of life's cares and sorrows under the intoxl
eating glare OF the ballroom.