The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1882-02-23
STATE SPECIALS.


nYnilnble IN inc puAt' ufe CohaluoI'" Nv"
Injuries. The fremont house has be-
tween six hundred and seven hundred
borders, and has been compelled to turn
away hundreds
The city was this morning decked
throughout In glowing colors and flags Of
all nations are nuttering on every breeze
The shipping in the harbor is prolusely
decorated with flags and streamers and the
city throughout has assumed her holiday
ATTIRE.
Long before noon all the principal tn or
oughlares through which the parade was to
pass were crowded to overlooking, and
every awning and portico bore its
burden of human freight, all eager
to catch the first glimpse Of the oncomng
pageant. At length the martial strains OF
music by the famous 10Th infantry band an
nounced The approach of the
JEWELLERS OF NAXOs
The theme upon which this organization
has founded its existence is tasteful selec-
ton from Grecian mythology, and is most
elegantly presented in their invitation car,
which came first in order. Theseus and
Ariadne are represented as seated within
boat formed in the shape of shell as they
are setting sail for the isle of NaXos alter the
killing of the monster Minotaur. The YES
sci Is ny WV any -"iii'S S"'''S' ''4'N ''
on by by cherub.
A figure in the back part of the shell
holds aloft banner, bearing the inscription,
in large characters, "R. o. N"
Next to this car came the chariot OF the
sun, in which the day-god is represented AS
driving four steeds, representing the four
winds.
Next came an ingeniously devised repre-
sentation of the elements.
Next in order came Electricity, and its
wonderful powers and uses.
This was followed by the winged inhabi-
tants of the air, presided over, in all OF his
serene dignity and power, by the proud
bird of Liberty, the American Eagle.
The poultry yard was next represented:
lust in the rear of the band. which
interviewed, came Il magnificent represent
taton OF the uses of powder,a production OF
chemical process of light. -.
The swamp denizens, the alligator, the
crocodile, ETC., came next III all their
natural hdeOusness.
Then, the happy tamily--the baboon who
married the monkeys sister.
This procession was concluded by an
aggregation of wild beasts
AT NIGHT,
the scene was one that beggared descrip-
ton Vast throngs of human beings liter
ally blocked the streets, and every
available awning. shed and balcony
was literally alive with human
freight Ever and anon the bright glare of
the colored lights mingling with that OF the
electric light would give weird, unnatural
appearance to the restless throng. When
at length King Menus and his retinue ar
rived, the excitement became intense, and
the eager throng along the pavements
struggled each to secure prominent view,
ever and amen casting envious glances at
those more favored ones who
dared to look from their more favored posi-
tla
Indifference as to all their woes. The
theme represented was entirely from The
Arabian Nights. The cars were all models
OF fine workmanship and artistic skill.
The whole entertainment was one caIcu-
lated to reflect credit upon all participating
in its preparation and presentation. The
following is a description of the cars in or
der as they came:
CAR NUMBER ONE.
Grinding me very thin, he set me down
and took up another; at last, laying hands
upon our captain, who was fat, he thrust II
long spit through him, and, kindlinS iire,
he roasted and ate him. VI Sindbad's third
voyage.
The scene represented was the time of the
siesta, after the ogre had had comfortable
meal. He was as tall as palm tree and
.snored like the thunder. He was represented
reposing upon lounge, his trusty sabre
beside him, while Sindbad,s companions
his solitary eve. AT the head of the lounge
were two griffins, and a harpy lowered
above them. 1t would have been impossi-
BILE for any one who had read the story to
have failed in admiring its really happy
representation
CAR NUMBER TWO.
"Puissant queen, coniure you to lay
aside the secrets of that art."-[ Abdallah's
speech to Queen Labe.
From a massive port buht in the cumber-
some style of the east and decorated with
cabalstic characters, issued the royal tram
of Queen Labe. She was preceded by Of
fcers of the royal guard, AmaZons and
sword-bearers in the fantastic costumes OF
that land. The queens wardrobe and the
Trainings of her steed do honor to the
wealth of hsr high state. Upon either side
of the port are white elephants as
symbols of her power. Faithful Abb
dallah and King Beder are both doing HON
age to the crafty queen, who is touched by
Bebers beauty, and inveigles him into her
,SssAce WHAT misfortune resulted from
N alliance the tableau does not say, nut
thNAheme was most charmingly rendered.
CAR NUMBER THREE.
"For this adored lover, this mirion thus
dotted on, was black Indian
Within an airy palace, whose slender col
umns bear roof of glittering ore, there re-
poses upon a chair of state Il lovely
woman, enchanted by ana Carcsslrg
Moor, clad completely IN arinor,
guarding the entrance, while GrSon heads
protrude from the steps leading 10 the plat
form E%otics of the east ana rate gems
add their beauty TO the scenery. With these
exceptions and the splendid toilets OF the
queen and the Moor, all else is glittering
silver. For that reason the float presented
a decided contrast to the vivid colors adorn-
ing other cars.
CAR NUMBER FOUR.
,,.stl ka contant will ranqflrn inc thee
into dog, an ape, lion or a bird."-lGeni
TO Prince.
The prince having been transformed into
an ape by the power Of gent, entered the
capital town and being quick OF wits, and
writinga fair hand found favor at court.
He was finally selected TO fill the Office OF
grand vizier, and is represented IN the
tableau on his way to court, having con-
ferred the office on himself. Although an
ape ta all appearances, he sis on his horse
as a courtier clad in the rich robesef his
office. and has a goOdly train OF followers,
military escort and attendants: lie
is finally restored TO ms former dil,er
OF the king, his MASTER
who. recognizing the prince, uses the magic
spells at her command. This representa-
zion was perhaps the most unique one IN
the procession.
CAR NUMBER FIVE.
my name is Agib; / am the son Of a
king -[StOry Of the third Calendar.
Upon The steps Of the wonderful palace
Of beauty stands Agib admiring the scene
spread before him. The gOrgeOusness Of
nature In the tropics IL here, displayed BY
the warmth Of is cOlOring and the quaint
ness Of the design apparent M the cOnsiruc-
tiOn Of the palace. fountain near
the portico sends It's cool sprays in graceful
curves heavenward. while around iis base
fair hours make night melOdiOus By their
carols Agib, the prince, seems lending DIS
ear o. the fairy tales that fall from The lips
Of his fair companion. The costumes, a.
well a. the Moorish style Of architecture.