The herald., 1893-07-05

in the progress OF the chariot, and was
driven by means of ribbons held by Mise
Della Bowlsby. The ladies' in their
handsome costumes looked very hand
come, and the float was greatly admired.
At the rear was an orange tree, loaded
with golden fruit, and there were also
decorations of pampas plumes.
The float Los Angeles was one which
had wonderful spectacular effect. 1t
WAS designed to represent the profusioD
and variety of the fora Of this section.
There were immense roBes, Gala lilies,
pansy blossoms and other flowers, in the
midst OF the petals of each appearing
the fairies from Queen Tltania's court,
represented by charming little girls in
appropriate costumes. In the center
was pyramid of pansy blossoms, and a
delicious little white-garmented damsel
peered from the big leaves and looked
as If she enjoyed her novel position, and
had the ear of the fairy queen. Above the
float shimmered multitude Of prism
shaped diamond drops, which sparkled
under the electric lights with thou
sand rays of light. On the sides of the
float were sunfowers and magnolia blos-
SONS. One of the most striking features
of the float were the revolving flower
pieces. The fairies who presided over
the destinies of the Los Angeles car
we're: Misses Lena Miller, Eleanor
Rosshirt, Mary Miller, Lydia Taylor,
Ethel Landor and Eva Smith. M
A richly costumed set of Spanish gen.
tlemen stood on big car, which was
labelled Columbus Before the Theolo-
giane. The world-fnder had before him
big globe and was explaining to the
startled Spainiards his magnificent
ideas of the rotundity of the earth and
his desire to risk life and limb In the
search for undiscovered countries be-
yond the shining sea. The float repre-
sented half an interior, the ceiling being
in red and yellow. There were green
marble pillars, silver capped columns,
on platform of marble. The sides had
Spanish flags and seal, handsomely
panelled. Among the group upon the
float were J.C. Barnes. E. Barron, J.
Cotton, L. Daniels, E. G. Lewis, s. H.
Bernard and A. FL. Miller.
Following this float was one repre-
senting the landing of Columbus on the
shores of the new world. 1t was tropi-
cal in its design. There were palms and
tropical foliage, and in the distance a
group of Indians looking curiously at
the strange white people. The lower
portion Of the float showed the ocean,
and there was even glimpse Of the
Santa Maria standing off at sea. The
decorations were all in silver, that
sparkled in the night lights with bril-
liancy. Charles Pope, who represented
Columbus, was surrounded by mem bers
OF his devoted little band, whose Ameri.
can names are R. S. Lord. N. Siege, P.
X. Cazon, j. III. Glenn, B. L. Birdsey, J
Evane, r. M. Anderson and George
Haas.
One of the most striking floats was
that which represented Columbus before
the court of Spain. 1t showed hand
some throne in gold and silver in hand.
somely decorated panels. Around the
float WAS a drapery of dark blue velvet,
finished in gold. Queen Isabella, Miss
NJ Hudson, and King Ferdinand, Mr.
Jacklin, received the discoverer, who
kneeled before them in deference tC
their august maiesties. Among the
gentlemen of the court were George
Underwood, al Raymond, George F
Green and Charles Williams. Misi
Marie Langdon was one Of the maids o
honor. The group OF court disnitar;el
were richly sttired and the representa-
tion was greatly admired.
The Signing of the Declaration of In
dependence was creation of consider
able ingenuity from its simplicity. tn,
spectators viewing little group of mas
/ ter minds intent on developing the larg
ideas which have been fraught will
such great results. The car was plainl,
| decorated with brown marble anC