Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-18
The BALTIMORE oRioLE.

rRranflAnG w shC 'hVTh
T,toue and Brilliant Character
Participation OF King Rex, MOmus,
waite Krewe, Yelled Prophets aud
other Noted Mystic Organizations
The Oriole festivities next month in
Baltimore promises a programme that
in unique and brilliant features has
nryrr been paralleled before i'll the coun-
try, Indeed, it may be said that
GGromisep is hardly q strong enough
word, as preparations have been so far
oomnIeted as to insure success that
,riII surprise visitors and residents alike.
An enormous amount of work has been
Inmnleted, and on two different times
tha huildipg where the pageant
- being constructed has had to
%a Greatly enlarged. The exper-
inres baltimore had last year in
tbe way of pageants will be protiIed by
this wear To- a striking extent. Instead
ofr6ntracting with any one man for
~ production and construction, 1t has
h. on entirely in the hands ola commit
toe of Baltimore citizenS-active and
energetic men-whO have given the
gresfer portion of their time to the work
/ fnr months past. The general manager
i a gentleman of very large experience
in Southern cities in designing, perfect
inr and placing upon the streets night
Ii.nIavs of this character. With him
have been associated artists also OF large
sXperiynce in the construction, paint
inc and decorating Of floats, and the
work already accomplished is surprise
even To those intimately connected
with il.
The pageant is upon Thursday night,
September lith, and the Oriole portion
oft VIII consist of twO grand DIVISIONS,
the II ost extensive display Of the kind
ever attempted by any one organization
i'm the United States. -,
The first division of the pageant will
he a memorable one, as it will display
representative floats of the Oldest and
most famous of the Mystic Organiza-
lions ofthe country. Indeed the divis-
ion will include TableauX Cars by the
Mystic Organizations Of the South and
West. There will be Rex and his
Court from New Orleans, Comus and
his Crewe, Menus and his Knights,
and the knights of Proteus, all of New
Orleans. The Yelled Prophets, of st.
Louis; the Memphii, of Memphis; Mo-
mus and his knights, of Galveston; the
Cowbelians, Infant Myths and Strikers,
of Mobile.
The long experience that these organ
nations have had in displays of this
character, and the brilliant reputation
they hold all over the country or mar
vcluuS effects, will be more than eclipS-
rd i'm Baltimore next month, as while
the competition among them to make
the graudest display is of the most
friendly nature, still they will all strive
% Guido one another in gorgeous effects.
The festivities open on Tuesday, the
eth, with a military parade, followed
by competitive trial which will I'M
doubtedly prove one of the most nOta-
ble Of military events. The cOmpeti-
tive trial is open To all States, and al
ready number of acceptanceS
received from crack organizations
assures acOmpetitiOn which cannot but
prove of the livcleSt interest. The Sec
Ond days festivities will he of a unique
and striking description, embracing, as
they will, the reception of Cecilius, Lord
of Baltimore, after an absence of go
years. King Charles the First gave to
Cccilius all of the territory now en-
braced in the State of Maryland rs well
as that embraced in the District of Col
umbia and the State of Virginia. Lord
Baltimore will arrive on one of the
largest steamers at the foot of
Broadway, and will be- received
10y n pageant as novel rs it will
he brilliant. All the local military
as well as from sixteen to eighteen visit
ing companies will participate as will
also all the uniformed societies of the
city, the Fire and Police Departments,
and all municipal organizations. The
immediate bOdy-guard of Lord Balti-
more will be a cavalcade of mounted
cOurtiers snperbly mounted, cOstumed
and all closely masked. With Cecilius,
will he King Rex, Comus, Menus,
Memphii, Yelled Prophets and other
high dignitaries. The leading business
houses Ofthe city will display represent
tativc tableauXs, and the parade upon
the whole will be one long to be remem-
hered.
Every preparation has been made for
the accommodation of visitors To Balti-
more upon this occasion, and she will
spread herself as never before. There
l. Il full and hearty recognition of the
fact that last years celebration was not
strictly a success, and therefore it may
be depended upon that this years festiv.
tiles will exceed the antieipations of the
most enthusiastic.
The b. x o. railroad has, with its &C.
cuStomed enterprise and liberality
made remarkable low rate from al
stations on its main line, divisions and
branches. The details for the prompt
and rapid transit of the immense mum,
Der of people who will go over the roaG
to Baltimore have all been perfected
and special trains will be run, and nc
trouble deemed too great to insure the
satisfaction of all parties.