Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1882-08-24

The Oriole festivities next month in Balti-
more promises programme that in unique and
brilliant features has never been paralleled be-
fore in this country. Indeed it may be said
that ''promise" is hardly strong enough word,
as preparations have been so far completed as
to insure a success that will surprise visitors
and residents alike. An enormous amount of
work ha. been completed, and on two different
times the building where the pageant is being
constructed has had to be greatly enlarged.
The pageant 10 upon Thursday Night, Sept.
14th, and the Oriole portion of it will consist
of two grand divisions, the most extensive dis
play of the kind ever attempted by any one Or
ganization in the United States.
The first division of the pageant will be a
memorable one as it will display representa-
tive floats of the Oldest and most famous of the
Mystic Organizations Of the country. Indeed
the division will include Tableau Cars by all
the Mystic Organizations of the south and west.
There will be Rex and his Court from New
Orleans, Comus and his Crewe, Momus and his
Knights, and the knights of Protues, all of
New Orleans. The Yelled Prophets of st.
Louis; the Memphii of Mephis; Momus and his
Knights of Galveston; the Cowbellians, Infant
Myths and Strikers of Mobile.
The long experience that these organizations
have had in displays of this character, and the
brilliant reputation they hold all over the coun
try for marvellous effects, will be more than
eclipsed in Baltimore next month, as while the
competition amongt hem to 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 military parade, followed by q
competitive trial which will undoubtedly prove
one of the most notable of military events.
The competitive trial is open to all States, and
already a number of acceptances received from
crack organizations assures competition
which cannot but prove Of the liveliest interest.
The second days festivities will be of unique
and striking 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 Oscilius, all of the
territory now embraced in the state of Mary
land as well as much of that embraced in the
District of Columbia and the state of Virginia.
Lord Baltimore will arrive on one Of the largest
steamers at the foot of Broadway, and will be
received by a pageant as novel as it will be
brilliant All the local military as well as
from sixteen to eighteen visiting companies
will participate as will also all the uniformed
socleues VI Tic city, lne rire auu ohce Oe-
partments, and all municipal organizations.
The immediate body-guard of Lord Baltimore
will be cavalcade of mounted courtiers superb
ly mounted, costumed and all closely masked.
With Cecilius will be King Rex, Comus, Mo-
mus, MemphI, Yelled Prophets and other high
dignitaries. The leading business houses OF
the city will display representative tableau1,
and the parade upon the whole will be one long
| to he remembered
Every preparation has been made for the ac-
commodation of visitors to Baltimore upon this
occasion and she will spread herself as never
before. There is full and hearty recognition
of the fact that last years celebration was not
strictly a success and therefore it may be de-
pended upon, that this years fetivities will eI-
ceed the anticipations of the most enthusiastic
| The B. & o. K. R. has with its accustomed
enterprise and liberality made a remarkably
low rate from all stations on its main line,
divisions and branches. The details for the
prompt and rapid transit of the immense num-
Der of people who will 60 over the road to Ball
timore have all been perfected and special
| trains will be run and no trouble deemed toe
great to insure the satisfaction of all parties.