The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-10


and weeks and months ol laboriou' toll to
perfect.
This year for the preparations aud the
pleasure Of the King, the Ttmes.D@aoc'ti'
says:
Mysterious whispers from the court ol
| he great ruler Rex have reached here thai
| His Majesty Is delighted with the arrange
men,s made for his reception III ms iavor
lie Guy, and he has, In conversation win
his Courliers, expressed his will that the
royal treasury should not be spared Il
make the guests OF the court rs happy dur
ing the Carnival as was possible. All
Europe has been drawn on for the richest
labrics ard jewels for the pageant, and
the customers of the Old World have
been empl0j ed night and day preparing
them.
The Imperial Proteus, who arrives on
the evening OF the day ON which the King
will reach our city, has startled Tue weav
ers Of Persia with orders for the most cost
ly products Of their looms. tie has re
linue which even the potcntates OF empires
| would ioel proud TO have in their tram
and each of whom enjoys the possession OF
vclve,s, ermlne and tue linen, snch as the
Pharaohs would have delighted in.
MOmus, with his mirthiul train, radiant
IN all the wealth of G0lcunda, has bot lei
the grass grow under him and las had
| hundreds OF willing slaves at work night
and day preparing for his advent here
| Only those who have been through the
dark cavern into the land of Menus can
appreciate the eye dazzling spiendors
wrought for that god.
The Phunuy Priority Phelows, tnal
rolund good natured and froiicsome band
have between their spells OF laughter
wrought out of their imagination cIea-
ton OF liumur ana sentiment that will con.
vulse the throng, and the Independent Or
der Of the Moon Has since the last lunation
brought from fairy realms host Of enter
tanning jewellers who will make the Carni-
val merry.
On all sides the notes of preparation are
heard. On every street the banner OF the
King is displayed and every hall has been
engaged in winch to have wassai on the
night OF the glorious day. Private parties
have been made up to 90 together to enjoy
the day and in each others company to
visit his Majesty at hls palace at night ana
The other balls,
Our hotels have made ready for the in
fux of The thousands of visitors, and the
Accommodation Bureau, established by
command of the King, has numbers Of
residences on It's books where visitors Can
obtain private apartments
The outlook ID most prOpltiUu., and as
The day approaches tho excitcaicnt wakes
stronger and stronger
The following order was issued yester
day and forwarded by special messenger
.... CARNIVAL PALACE,
tt New Orleans, Jan. "a 1883.
To charles w. Doty, Most Excellent.
Grand, Omnllic IIlerophaDt ~ the Mys
ferrous Order of the Abys5niaus, Nj.
Vernon, o., Sir:
|. His Majesty having heard OF the
wonderful ieats of the order oyer which
you preside, has graciousy expressed the
wish that you and as many of the mem.
bers Of your organization us may be able
to walk 1t, the roads being now in good
condition. shall be present in his chosen
capital during the festivities in honor Of
His Majesty, which will take place in the
first week OF February proximo.
III. Orders have been issued TO leave
both the northern and western gates of the
city open from February to inclusive,
so that you may have no difficulty in enter
ing ne City of Joy. 1t will be unneces-
sary Tor you to bring ratlons with you, as
the cooks Of the empire are preparing an
extra allowance OF hoecake and sorghum,
with other delicacies sufficient for both
citizens and strangers,
Your dutlful obedience II confidently ex.
pected.
BY the Lord High Chamberlain himself
BATHURST.
EpsY Secretary IN Attendance.
The King arrives In town the day be-
fore the Carnival, 10 received with all the
honors of king, and treated AS such dur.
ing his stay, The reception, Carnival and
grand ball will be the topics Of my next
letter. J. ID. ii.