The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-03-04

- Creole Beau
ties-Art Gal.
iery, Etc.
Correspondence Of the MINER.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20, 1885.
Only four days ago this city was
the scene of one of the most brilliant
parades ever witnessed In Amertcs,
the occasion btiog the entry and re-
ception of the King Of the Carnival
to his chosen capital. 1t was proper
that in the year of the great Exposi-
ton, when the city was thronged
with strangers from every land. that
the entres Of Rex should be celebra-
ted as an event of unusual import
ance. And 30 1t was. In fact, 1t may
be said that q VERT able monarch, Ar
riving in the capital Of his domin"
ions, could not have been welcomed
with greater honors, or q more I'M
posing demonstration Of tho popu-
lace:
THE WEATHER
WIN all that could be desired. the
cir being cool and bracing. and the
sky cloudless and of an exquisite
hue. At an early hour Of the morn
ing the streets were the scene OF e1-
traordinary animation. The houses
were decorated with f+gs and bunt-
ing, conspicuous icing the royal ban
ner aud the Carnival colors, green,
I'D ami purple. The balconies and
galleries and the e~laborately adorned
stands for spectators were thronged
with men, women and children. and
. multitude of people thronged the
streets. Truly could 1t be termed a
gala dsy--a day of festival and re-
joic,ng. OF course the exposition
grounds were deserted by visitors
the usual force of guards being the
only occupants.
HIS MAJESTY REX
appeared in the procession on horse.
back in the character of Charles VII.
of France. His attire was magni6-
cent. 1t consisted Vt q tunic Of blue
satin, Heavily embroidered In gold,
and bound at the waist by . crimson
velvet belt studded with precious
stones; q mantle Of light blue velvet,
adorned with gold embroidery and
bordered with ermine; q cape Of
white fur ; golden armor on armand
legs; . crown set with gems, and
gauntlets also of gold. His majesty
wore q sword whose hilt wss studded
with jewels, and wrought with fla
gree adornments. Around his neck
was hung the star Of the Order of st.
Esprit.
The King was mounted on q white
horse of Andalusiau stock, whose
housings were purple emb ossed with
precious metals. The horse was led
by two equerries In blue and scarlet.
The courtiers were sumptuously ap-
parsled in plumed caps, velvet doub-
lets of various rich dyes and lavishly
embroidered, gaudy closks and
pointed shoes.
The famous Knights Dunois and
L. Hire were clad completely in steel
srmor, inlaid with gold and silver.
Green tunics belted at tho waist
and faced with . white cross, leather
,orsages embossed with metal, morton
and short swords, con-
the vesture of the men-at-
arms in the imperial guard.
The trumpeter wore . coat Of gold
mail and scarlet overdress, and the
and standard bearers were
lad with similar richness.
THE MAsKERs ON THE VANS
,ersonated familiar characters In
,omic drama and opera. Their fan
;astic dress and ridiculous antics
excited the mirth of the spectators.
At regular intervals in the column
we're bands of music, which played
lively airs. and especially the Kings
anthem IF Ever I Cease to
In point Of numbers. rich.
less and variety Of costumes and
high social standing Of the partici-
PANTS in the procession it Is doubtful
whether even this city of mirthful-
less has over witnessed such q
,ageant IS parsded the streets last
Monday.
THE PR0TEUs BALL
~ the night of the Carnival was q
[rand and elegant affair. as were
Ilso the Rex and Momus balls the
night. The elite of the city
we're present at each. Beautiful
aides resplendent with jewels were
he rule and not the exception at
hese magnificent balls. Each ap-
'eared in full evening costume and
white shoulders arose out of
flmy clouds Of tulle and
ace, or the richer fabrics of velvet
nd satin and pompons of feathers
nd waving plumes nodding above
eyes ana sweet expectant
fairly dazzled one with beauty.
MONTANA
rs better represented at the Carni-
al than any other Territory In the
One was met at nearly every
urn. Among the late arrivals from
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