The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-06
TIE WORSHIP OF THE SUN

Showing the manner in which the Indians
South America showed their reverence for
power greater than themselves.
In the Temple of Belus, of Babylon, we sa
the priests before the throne, surrounded b
winged lions, amidst columns Gittering wit
gems, and with steps of alabaster.
On we were led to Rome, where the vests
virgins, III robes of white, moved about befor
the gorgeous throne on which was seated a
image of Vesta. From tesselated floor uI
rose the consecrated altar upon which burne
the sacred fire.
Thus we saw bank of clouds upon whic
stood goddess and the maiden Iphigenia
daughter of Agamemnon, looking down upol
her father who believed he must offer her a
a sacrifice to appease the incensed Diana.
On its way went
THE CAR OF JUGGERNAuT,
Drawn by sixty horses IN pilgrims dress
and close upon it followed a picture of tn
Fe ish worship in Africa. The Chinese joss
house was perfect representation of two
have seen; nothing was wanting but the fig
ure of Chlnaman dancing up and down Oh
''all tours" In his efforts to appease an offend
ed brass god
We thanked God for civilization when tn,
CANNIBAL SACRIFICE
Was presented to our view Human beings
waiting for the pot to boil in which to stew
fellowman come little too near being too
too" to suit me.
Following this was the "Grand Llama O.
Thibet, "a Nephite Marriage" "The Temple
| of Cuzeo," "Moslem's Paradise" "Hall Of
| Eblis," and "The Golden Gate. The last three
| were like scenes from fairy land the latter be-
| ing poetic representation of that gate
through which we all hope to pass on our way
| to the better land.
THE BALLS.
Following the procession were the various
balls. There are two things the people OF
New Orleans must do or die; they must dine
and they must dance, and the oftener they can
do both the better satisfied are they. So each
society closes its season of revelry with a
dance, that of the MYslick KIewe taking place
at the French Opera-house, that of King Rex
at Washington Artillery Hall and the Phunny
Phellers holding forth at the st. Charles The
atre. Every place was jammed to suffocation,
and in each there were costumes worn fit to
adorn queen. The pegs in my brains are
hung with beautiful dresses but can't take
them down to shake out before you because ii
is Lent, and l havn't the time nor the space,
only will tell you OF the Queens dress, for
you will not be satisfied unless l do; and
will also tell you that our little American girl
Miss Morris, of New Orleans, is as lovely a
queen as all Europe could boast, and her COS
tune was in excellent taste. The front was
composed of tapestry satin de Lyon (the fig
ures outlined in silver and finished with
Vandykes, from which suspended superbly
frosted silver fringe. The back was of richly
embossed satin, with raised poppy flowers in
effective relief. The court train was trimmed
with handsome Oriental ruche about quar-
Ter of a yard in depth. The basque was a
'.eep- pointed Marguerite, cut square and trim
med with filigree silver lace Of guipure pattern.
A very pretty feature of the sleeve was rich
NiNSl COIu anu tdoSCi, WHICH COAHlCu tHt
sleeve to the arm. Suspended from the Shout
lers was u rich mantle of pale-blue plush
lined with satin, with bordering and trimming
of silver palm leaves. The cardinals collar was
protusely lined with may folds of rare lace.
Around her2,waist she wore girdle of silver
cords and tIsseis, and upon her head a crown
in miniature.
According to the almanac Lent began at -
O'clock on that Tuesday night, but am fear
full there were not many at home at that hour,
ready to don their garments Of humiliation.
Some way this high old jamboree, trenching
so the solemn Lenten season, reminds me OF
some men have known who, making up their
minds to settle down into an orderly, domestic
fe,thnk they are entltled to one royal drunk
before they give up their liberty and to come
10 the wedding altar with eyelds still heav,
with drunken slumber.
What is the good of all am not equal
to conundrums. 1t brings a crowd of people
TO the city, and, of course, good deal OF mo-
ney; it makes business for steamers. railroads
hotels and boarding houses. But you would
think me Wild were to tell you The proDaDle
expense of this years parade. In New Orleans
the police and The public school teachers have
not been paid for months; and in the midst
Of all this poverty citizens are able to spend
more than 100000 ON carnival. l am not
guessing" or reckoning" or "lowing;" l
am quoting good authority. Probably those
who expend their funds in this manner would
not use them to pay police officers nor school
ma'ams, but to the poor man, who, the Satur-
lay before the carnival, blow his brains out be-
cause he was not brave enough to face extreme
want, the spectacle of men spending money
Is though they had but to hold their hats and
the gods would fill them, must have suggested
The idea that things are a trifie inclined to be
at skies or at sevens." l.. D. G.