St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-23

Inc programme at Fort KarniVal last
night was such as would crafty the
heart of the most eXacting carnivalier
1t was not a long one. for all the sched-
uled events were finished by $40
o'clock, but during the two houre pre-
vlous to that time merriment and
gayety reigned supreme In point of
attendance 1t was all that could have
been expected, and the directors ex-
pressed themselves we'll satisfied with
it,
The tribe of Dakota Sioux Indians
which arrived in the city at O'Clock
were soon quite at home within the
hospitable walls of the block house
In the evening they donned the war
paint and tomahawks, and went on the
Warpath, and for an hour PLAYED hav-
oc with a band of imaginary pale
races AT the same time picked squad
from the national guard was
ENGAGED IN A FIERCE STRUGGLE
with an imaginary foe After numer-
Gus retreats and charges they sue
ceeded in forcing the enemy to the icv
north wall of the fort, where flag
OF truce was elevated, amid the cheers
~NAAN oPPioooC VI tie spectators. who
had looked upon the scene of carnage
with apparently the keenest enjoyment.
Inose who preferred to witness the
less warlike part of the programme
tnfonged the Ice at Aurora park or en-
Joyed the eXhilarating sport of the
toboggan slides. At the former nlace
an admirable exhibition exhibition of
fancy skating was given by William
Doherty, and practice game of hockey
was played by members of various
clubs. Then Kleist's band gave two
concerts during the evening, one at the
platform in the center of the fort
ana later, one upon the skating park
rink. With this admirable arrav of
attractions 1t was not at all to be won-
dered at that the evening was voted
genuine success by the large gath.
ering of carnivaliers.
The band of Dakota Sioux Indians
reference TO whose arrival is made
elsewhere, proves a novel feature of the
carnival Their exhibition at the fort
was much enjoyed, and was a fore
taste OF the interesting and amusing
Things to be expected of them What
they did last night was simply Drelirn-
mary and they will be at their best
IN the dances. In the war between
the forces of Borealis Rex and the Fire
King they VIII play a conspicuous part
Inc extended order drill by the mem
oers OF the national guard was enioy
able. The squad was composed of for
ty-ilVe picked men from Companies c.
ana ii. The participants stood at
tWo-yard intervals, and followed ont
the regular military tactics of a bat
tie. The battle was fought in the LARGO
open space between the central plat-
form and Aurora park, and the imae-
mary foe was stationed at the north
wall OF the fort. Each member of the
squad was provided with forty rounds
OF ammunition. The various maneu-
Vers were executed in good order and
the members appeared to be in excel
lent military training The drill lasted
about an hour, and was witnessed by
several hundred carnivaIiers KIeist,s
band, stationed upon the platform fur
nlshed appropriate music during the
battle.
And the part in the programme taken
by this band is certainly worthy of the
highest commendation. Good music
is really the chief essential in anv
carnival or similar event, and II is
therefore fortunate that this part of
the programme is so well cared for
After the drill the band gave a con-
cert for the skaters in Aurora mark
which was greatly appreciated by all.
The band plays at the fort every after
noon and evening
The skating rink in the park could
not have accommodated many more
persons last night, Notwithstanding the
fact that it is very spacious. And a
jollier assemblage could not have been
found. William Doherty, a ST. Paul
man who has won very enviabIe rep
utation as fancy skater, gave an ex-
hibition during the evening. He in
troduced several difficult figures, but
all were executed with an ease and
gracefulness worthy a veteran at the
business. The entire management of
the park is in the hands of Mr.. Nets
eorf. and the carnival directors are
well pleased with his services. The very
large crowd that thronged in the park
last night was an evidence of the pop
ularity of that department of the car
nival. No extra admission Is charged
to the park.
Considerable interest is being mani
tested in the coming hockey games.
The members of the st. Paul hockey
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