The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-22
THE BALTIMORE oRroLE.

We did not find IL either q pedient or necessary
to give details Of the recent oriOls celebration,
which took place In Baltimore last week, A. the
daily journals Of that city gave very full accounts
Of Il from day to day. which doubtless reached
most Of our readers before our paper wen, TO press
besides large majority Of our county citizens had
the pleasure Of being personally present a. spec
tatoTs. Nevertheless, arc glad 10 say, notwith-
standing unfayorable weather which prevailed in
the fret part Of the week. requiring a postpone
ment Of the reception u Lord Baltimores entrance
into the city aud the splendid mystic procession.
II turned out grand and complete success, Afford
ing especial satisfaction and pleasure TO the hun
dreds Of Thousands people citizens and strangers
from all parts Of the country who were gra,iGed
spectators thereto. Il was all things considered
finest, most extensive and captivating show of It's
kind ever seen In Baltimore. and as pronounced
by many present-sven visitors from New Orleans
and other portions Of the South where such pa.
gents are frequent and Of long prevalence not
surpassed there. The mystic psgeantry, sspecial-
ly, 10 conceded even ~ surprising what Ia. been
so celebrated at the New Orleans Mardi Gras, al
ways prominent feature Of that city. In beauty,
costliness and attrAetisenes,. IL was the admired
Of all admirers, giving delight aud satisfaction 70
every beLoIder. The decorations, Examinations
by electric, gas and other light, beside the numer-
Gus ornanentAtiobs, displays Of aags, banner.
Wreaih', and the vas; eOneourse Of spectator, who
thronged the streets, houses, windows, doors,
show siands, Of al sexes. ages and eoiors. formed
alone sight rarely seen and peculiarly inspiri,ng
There has, however. been some diversity Of
opinion regarding tho practical utility Of such
costly and extensive demonstration. There mi ght
be some justice in this Il the only objects aud re-
suits were mere Amusement but We are sure the
good and niiity -i e., ths.s aij sriioas.
In the 6rst place such celebrations serve not alone
to crafty natural desires for enjoyment. bu, they
bring together vast bodies Of people at stated pc
RODS, giving the opportunities Of social enjoyment
rs also Of transaeting business. a. has already
been shown by increased trade among merchants
and business men generally. They Likewise put
into circulation very large SUN, Of money among
the people u nearly all classes which mig other
wise lie dormant and ubprodueiive. The benefits
thus extend from city 10 country and become re-
ciprocai There Is a truthful maxim which tells
Us "all work and no play make. Jack dull boy. 8"
IL Il wholesome, therefore. TO take such relaxa-
tons As these festisiiie, afford. tina, We may enter
more freshly aud renovated into the toiisoine and
vexatious channels Of life's busy routine incident
TO battling for livelihood. People also form So
eial and business acquaintance Away valuable.
There were probably one hundred thousand
strangers who visited the Baltimore Oriole. and
each one Of them pat something sabsianiiai into
the exehequsr public finance. Thus through
the late Orioles instrumentaIties possibly half
million Of dollars were brought into our great
metropolitan city, in the prosperity Of Hhieh every
Marylander must be interested. We of Baltimore
county certainly feel this way. a. He imagine do
also citizens Of other counties and iowns in the
State. We must say We rejoice AMI are glad in
the eminen; success and triumph. thu. Ear ,inee
their Inauguration. Of these exhibitions and at
uaetiye Orioles ia our Monumental metropolis,
, and hope they may be continued through coming
time with increased andinerc1.ins en-oura cement.
They can, they doubtless WILL be va.iei in
novelty and ai,faeiiveness With each recurring ex-
hibiiion. and lag in such attractions a. will
please al SPECTATOR. fully eompen.ating for the
trouble aad exPense attendant upon their getting
up. We therefore say-succe.s 90 the baltimore
Oriole.