National Republican., 1882-09-01
IN EARNEST THIS TIME
is BALTIMORE, AND THE oRioLE
BIRD FLIES VERY HIGH.
An Unparalleled Event in Mystic Pagtnntry,
and q Most Magnificent Dis.
play Certain.

It is doubtful If so attractive a three. days pro-
grnmmo was ever before mado up for mu-
nicipHl celebration as that for Baltimore next
week. There appears almost lo:ally no end to
the new features being constantly added, and
the whole week will be given over to
one steady series of enjoymeus. Baltimore is
big place. ranking high up among tho great cities
of the country III point of population, while In
many interests she stands first. Although having
q reputation for conservatism 1t Is of that char
actcr which insurcs thorough handling Of
everything which is undertaken.
EXCELLING EVEN NEW ORLEANS.
The first city in all the land to inaugurate rail-
road construction, the b. and o. being tho pioneer
passenger railway of the world, and now most fit
tingly offering all tho advantage of hnf the reg
ulur rates of faro from every aud 6l points on its
great line. The first city lighted by gas she Is also
tGe flst ci.y to ADOPT nsn mnniSipniity thG Gef.
ly illuminated. Tho irst city TO fairly enter the
lists against New Orlears in logcanry, this years
display will beyond all comparison excel amy ever
made III any city, not even excepting the very
home of the carnival, the Crescent city Itself
Indeed, New orleans herselfwill rcnderall power
ful aid in ncCompl sang such u result, for sho
s'nds her four greatest aud gruudes mystic socie:
tic, to participate. In the matchlCss pageant viii
Rex and the Carnival Court appear in royal splcn-
dor. Aud with the King Will come the resplend.
cnt Mistick Krewo Of Comus, the dazzling Knights
of Momus. and the glitterlng Knights of PrOteus
cations will all be represented in line by mngnif.
cent moving tableaux, the charnc crs being per-
sonatrd By the members of each. So, too. VIII be
there upon the 'rgcOus car OF tho maj stic
Yelled Prophets Of ST. Louis, the impressive float
of the mysterious Memphii of Memphis aud the
beautiful car OF the knights of Momus, of Calves.
ton. Mobile sends her COwbelllanS tho oldest
mystic society III the new world, the Infant Mys.
ties and the Shikers, the representation OF this
trio of noted organizations promising to be some.
thing TO long remember. The Congress of My stiles
is without n parallel in the history of pagcnntry
In this IL not indeed, in any country. Never have
any two of The societies ever appeared III single
pageant, aud never have they appeared i'll any
way i'll conjunction.
THE MYSTIC CoSGEEss.
The pageant of Thursday night, September a.
VIII be IL remarkable event, and as the visiting
organizations are composed of the leading nj +.
chants and citizens OF the ciues named the gath
cring ut Baltimore Is u grand compliment to that
CITY. Those who have dCplOrcd their Inability TO
VISIT New Orleans and witness there the marvellous
display of Mardi Gras times may In one evening
four OF the Crescent Citys greatest societies. More
than this, those who nave long desired to loJk
upon the Yelled Prophets OF St. Louis, the famous
societies Of Mobile, Memphis and Galveston, here
have the opportunity of witnessing all III one
Thus much rs to the visiting societies, and when
1t Is also remembered that the order of the OriOle
being at home cannot for II moment think of per-
mitting Baltimore to be eclipsed by other cities
pagennt as Whole viii be. The orioe has for
months been closely and most diligently at work
upon its divisions OF the grand pageant, and they
Will be the most imp sing and greater in number
than ever before attempted by any one society.
Last years lesson was most excellent one, and
those who quesion what this years result will be
had better consider well before coming to n con-
cluson. The remarkable division of the visiting
societies will itself he worth journey of thou
sand miles, but " hen Is added the divisions OF the
Oliulc the general effect will be fairly beyond de-
Scrlption.
MILITARY MAGSiFICEScE.
Military Day, Tuesday 18th; Lord Baltimore
n, VAti
14th, will all present wonderfully varied aitrac.
ti1ns ON Military Day the parade will be most
memorable one. The entire military of the State
will parade and foim an escort TO the visiting
military, ,sRmOng whom will be the battalion OF
tho State Fencible5 of philadelphia, the City
Light Infantry and the National Rifles of Wash.
iinngton, the First Regiment National Guards Of
paiies Of the SIKH New jersey Regiment mud Of
| the Twelfth and Thirteenth Regiments of New
York, the Guards Of Front Royal, Va, the Light
Richmond Blues, and numerous other organizl:
| tions not us yM re! orted. together with United
States Army troJps and artillery. The competi-
| tiOn among these splendid companies for the
przos of 81 $50, $500 and $3.50 will most assuredly
be exciting. The Grand Army OF the Republic,
not only Of Maryland, but with large deputatons
from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other States,
will take part III the grand parade, as will also
The Fire Department Of Baltimore, with nqne Gus
visiting companies from adjoining cities, the
competition Tor prizes being open TO all.
CECEIIUS AND HIS PEERS.
The second day will be as replete with attrac.
tions as the first, the parade beng of different
character and in many respects decidedly novel
| and unique The reception Of Lord Baltimore
will be accompanied BY peculiarly striking and
effective details. The military, the uniformed So
cieties and the trades all parade in honor of Ce;
celius. The trade parade will embrace upward
OF hundled grnndly gotten up tableau cars. IL,
Illustrative Of the city's material interests. a new
| feature OF Wednesday is the novel night parade o
steam vessels in the harbor, all of them most bril-
lianuy illuminated nda discharging fireworks
|
BICYCLE CHAMPIONS
On Thursday the Maryland Bicycle Club has ar.
| ranged for grand meeting, and IN offer, ny mos
liberal series of prizes has secured the attendance
| of the most noted wheelmen in the country. Tht
clubs of adjacent cities will visit Baltimore il
of the largest and most interesting meets known
| since the invention OF the bicycle.
| THE D. AND o. TO THE FRONT.
| The exceeding llberGlity of the Baltimore ant
rates, is most emphaticaily TO be commended. II il
| Baldmorc's greatest corporation, and may Away
in the Monumental City, but all along its entir'
line. The rate by the b. and o. is only one. hal
the regular fare, or one fare are for the round trip
| branches owned by the company. More tnaI
this its immediate connecting lines have mad,
the same rates, and thus not only is Chicago, Co
lumbus, Pttsburg and all the intervening cOuntr r,
favored, but Cincinnati, Louisville, and st. Luu
| as well.
| VIA WASHINGTON.
| The through trains of the Baltimore and OhlI
| run from all the cities named on such splendit
time as has well earned the road the proud title
the Model Fast Line. All of them pass directly
through Washington both ways, and the Balimor,
and ohio Is The only route running through train
| vim the National Capital This fact is of no litlll
| IN .ment to the many who will be interested there
in, rs also the further tact that via the baltimore
| and Ohio, Baltimore is but Q single hours rid
| from Washington, W ith perfect double track
| and trains running during the Orioe, every hal
hour. The equipment Of the line is Throughout
as fine as money can make 1t, the company own
| ing its own sleeping aud parlor cars, rs well u
elegant and new day coaches almost without mum
Der.
| SPECIAL TRAINS
Every preparation has been made for the accom-
modntion OF all. and IN addition to the regula