Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-08-30

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hardly strong enough word. IA prepir-
atons have been so far completed as TO
insure a success that will surprise visi-
tors and residents alike. An enormous
amount of work has been completed,
and on two different times the building
where the pageant is being constructed
has had to be greatly enlarged. The
experience Baltimore had last year IN
the way of pageants will be proEted by
tibs year to q striking extent. Instead
Of contracting with any one man Tor It's
production aud construction, it has been
entirely IN the hands Of committee OF
Baltimore citizens active and ener9e
tic men-who have given the greater
portion of their time 10 the work for
months past. The general manager is
a gentleman Of very large experience
10 southern cities in designing, perlec-
ting and placing upon the streets night
displays Of this character. With hlm
have been associated artists also of
large experience in the construction.
painting and decorating Of floats, and
the work already accomplished IS a sur
prise even to those intimately connec.
ted with it.
The pageant is upon Thursday Night,
September l4th, and the OriOle portion
OF it will consist of two grand divisions,
the most extensive display Of the kind
ever attempted BY any one organ.zl-
tions of the United States.
The first division Of the pageant will
be a memorable one, as it will display
representative floats of the oldest and
most famous of the Mystic Organiza-
tions Of the country. Indeed the diyl-
sion will include Tableaux Cars by all
the Mystic Organizations Of the South
and West. There will be Rex and his
Court from New Orleans, Comus asd
bis Crew, Momus and his Knights, and
the Knights of Proteus, all of New Or
leans. The Yelled Prophets of st.
Louis the Memphli of Memphis Mo-
mus and bis Knights of Galveston the
owbellians, Infant Myt and Strikers
OF Mobile.
The long experience that these organ
cations have had in displays OF this
character, and the brilliant reputation
they hold all over the country for mar.
yelOus effects, will be more than eclips.
ed in Baltimore next month, as while
the competition among them 10 make
the grandest display is Of the most
friendly nature, still they will all strive
to outdo one another in gorgeous effects.
The festivities open on Tuesday the
18th, with a military parade, followed
by competitive trial which will un-
doubtedly prove Que of the most nota-
bic of military events. The competi-
tive trial is open to all States, aud al
ready a number OF acceptauces received
from crack organizations assured a CON
petition which cannot but prove OF the
livellest interest. The second days
festivities will be Of unique and strik-
ing description, embracing as they will
the reception Of Cecilius, Lord OF Balti .
more, after an absence OF $50 years.
King Charles the First gave to Cecll.us
all Of The territory now embraced in the
staIe Of Maryland as well as much OF
that embraced in the District OF Col
umbia and the state oil Virginia. Lord
Baltimore will arrive on one OF the
largest steamers at the foot OF Broad
way, and will be received by pageant
as novel as it will be brilliant. All the
local military as we'll as from sixteen
10 eighteen visiting companies will par
ticipate as will also all the uniformed
societies of the city, the Fire end Police
Departments, aud all municipal organ
izations, The immediate body.guarc
of Lord Baltimore will be cavalcade
OF mounted courliers superbly mounted
costumed and all closely masked. With
Cecilus, will be Kiug Rex, Comus, Mo-
mus, Memphii, Yelled Prophets and
other high dignitarIes. The leading bus
mess houses of the city will display res
preventative tableauxs, and the parade
upon the whole will be one long to be
remembered.
Every preparation has been made ioI
the accommodation of visitors to Bal
timore npon this occasion aud she VII
spread herself as never before. TGere
is full and hearty recognition oil The
fact that last years celebration was no
strictly success and therefore It may
be depended upon that tbs years ieStl'
yi,ics will exceed the anticipation Oi th'
most enthusiastic.
The b. & 0. X. L. has with It's &C
Gu. toned enterprise and liorrality made
n remarkably low rate from all stations
on its main line, divisions aud branc he's
The details for the prompt and rapl'
transit Of the immense number OF peo
pie who will go over the road to Baltl'
more have all been perfected and spec
llal ttains will be run and no trouble
deemed too great 10 insure the satlslac'
ton OF all parties.
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