The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-14
THE SPHINX RAIL.
The Gayoso n Scene Of Enehantniens
Royalty Reigued Supreme.

King Charles, of France, entered the gay
city Of Florence and the inhabitants were
In dust at his feet, Napoleon entered Mos
COW and ruin and dcsolation followed in
his path, but King Momus H. captures our
city and Joy and merTiment reign supreme.
A conqucrer who brings Joy and peace is
thrice welcome, and a unanimous cry OF
vive Ia roi goes up from thousands OF
throais. In commemoration Of his capture
His Majesty issued royal commands TO at
tend the imperial ball, which was held at
the Palace Gayoso last evening. No more
fitting place for the entertainment OF royalty
could be found high upon the bluffs,
overlooking the majestic river which flows
beneath, his noble old mansion affords
proper domicilc for the merry monarch
aud his court.
No effort was spared In decorating for
| the occasion. The approach from Main
street was through an arch Of ccdars and
magnolias, while the national colors
draped over the doorways and entrances.
The outer guard, in royal uniform, was In
attendance 10 sec that none should pass
without the royal commands. In the TO.
tunda even the embcms OF Momus were
hung, and signifed 10 the transient guest
that the court Of revelry was in progress.
The hundreds who received the artistic
cards Of invitation availcd themselves OF
the opportunity 10 attend the first court
ball which has graccd the city for seven
long years.
Ii was early when the large crowd began
10 assemble, and the reception aud floor
committees were busy In fulfilling their
duties. The long corridors were full OF an
eager throng, who only awaited the open
ing OF the court doors 10 enter and enjoy
the evenings festivities.
The decorations In the halls and corri'
dors were faint reflections Of the gorgeous
, throne-room. II was a dazzling sight, III
ms Il was by innumcrablo tapers and shaded
, lights, while the wealth Of color on floor
wall and ceiling betrayed everyone inic
, exclamations Of delight The large parlol
Of the mansion was at once transformed
into palatial room, which any potentai'
, would feel proud In occupying.
, The red, blue and yellow flag, with i'm
, print Of the crown, which typiiies Momu
and his court, was proiusely displayed, an,
, the national colors peeped from between II
, perfect harmony. Great pyramids o
/, palms adorned the four sides Of the room
: while the armorial shields Of the courtier
|. were conspicuously hung, their ancien
4 quartcrngs indicating their blue-bloodc'
4 pedigree.
!, The ;hrono iseli, approached by iou
= huge steps, and covered with priceless
y rugs Of white fur, was beautiful andluxuI
ioris. From behind the great head ot th
Sphinx looked down upon scene whic
J. could not have been duplicated In Il
home Of ancient Memphis. From th
:, throne room the dancing hall opened Il
= an extensive vista, the tone OF decoration
y being carried out 10 the further end. Til
II whole room was IL scene Of the royi
,r splendor which graced II.
n Momus and his court, who were mag
q nihccntly attired, with tile gay throng I
= ladies and gentlemen, guests OF tho KIM
Oi presented such a scene that We may ''nev'
g look upon It's like again."
10 At 1890 o'clock flourish Of trumpe
20 announced the entrance OF the King, an
es all ewes were tarned upon the opcnir
e. portals, through which issued the state
" PROCESSION. The lord chamberlain, 4
Is lowed by the court Jester and Momus, L
ne a throng Of gay counicrs, who viod wi
OF each other In splendor OF apparel. ri
80 entire party seated themselves around d
or throne, roserving spaces for the Que
re and maids OF honor, who were yet 10
n chosen. II was difficult 10 keep the Gro,
re back. as they surgcd forward In eager Gu