St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-01
GREAT BRITAIN LOCK euT.
THE KING Is COMING, AND HIS
WILL IS ALWAYS SU-
PREME.
IF 1T Is TOO COOL FOR KARNIvAL
Then All Minnesota VIII Be Set to
Banana Farming on a Magnifi-
cent Scale. 1

! of Aurorapolaris, the first proclama-
| ton Of Borealis, king of the carnival
| 1t is printed herewith, and indicates
that the hoary-visaged custodian of the
north pole is mo SLOUGH at Singing
| language" to use a Yulgarism. Ac-
companying the proclamation was a
! peremptory order to the local manager
Of the carnival to at once promulgate
| the proclamation throughout the North
ern realm, and this will be done today.
Following is the full text Of the procla-
nation: eAs
AURORAPoLARIs. Latitude 90 NJ, Longi-
tude 0.-To Our Loving Subjects OF Our
Province of Minnesota:
H. a@yt-
We have been informed by our minister of
pleasure that it is the desire Of our subjects
to celebrate in the Capital City OF our Prov
ince of Minnesota the marvelously phenom-
email harvest of 1895, by winter carnival OF
joy. The proposal receives our royal sanction.
Let there be a carnival
Our regal will dominates all but the ele-
ments. Our minister of meteorology informs
that the climate of our Province of Min
resota is unpromising for the event. there
being no prospect Of winter. Should the ele-
ments be propitious. the carnival will begin
on Jan. q, and continue nightly until Jan.
80, 1896.
II extreme not weather prevents the carnl-
val festivities, 1t is our royal command that
the season pass not unimproyed, but that it
be utilized by the culture of crop OF that
succulent and highly nutritious fruit called
the banana, which our minister of agriculture
informs us fourshes well under such eli
matte influences
1t is our desire, and that of her majesty
our royal spouse, to grace the festival with
our presence; but we cannot jeopardise the
m ariD I'm tom 1fIIrn ahrtya f1rn
zero point Let all our loving subjects there
fore pray for suitable weather. Should we
attend, we will, in the cause of explorative
geographical science, bring the north pole,
hitherto unseen by mortal eyes. which will
be exhibited in our museum. The New York
and London arctic clubs are especially invited
to visit this long-coveted curiosity.
Our minister Of informs us that the
portion OF our realm known as the United
States of America, Of which our province of
Minnesota forms a part, Is embroiled in a
controversy with Great Britain. one of the
may eventuate in war. Should such misfor-
tune befall, 1t is our royal will and command
that all pleasures cease, and that each and
all Of our liege Notwithstanding the spe-
cles called the new woman -pick their
fiints. shoulder their muskets bare their
breasts, and draw their checks In defense Of
our kingdom. -,9e,i--
millions for defense
NOL one cent FOR TRIBUTE. ~
VII.
Attention all! Prepare for the carnival
Special orders will be issued from time to
time. which will be obeyed under penalty of
Punishment to Florida.
Done at our Palace of Zenith this 1st day
OF January 1886.
Van SAINT, Lord Chancellor.
At 10 o'clock this morning the board
of directors of the carnival. associa-
ton will meet at headquarters to pass
on the contracts which have been pre-
pared for the construction of Fort
Karnival and the Sother buildings to be
erected. If these are approved and
signed today, work will begin Thurs
day morning, as the site needs no prep
aration whatever.
Everything points to a. very large at
tendance Of uniformed people at the
Commercial club tonight. Although
but little time was given for prepara-
ton, the news has spread throughout
the city that there is going to be an
old-fashioned carnival jollification to-
night, with a plenteous luncheon and
pleasing entertainment. Numerous
veterans will dig up their old uniforms
for the occasion and come forth to
help the younger enthusiasts give the
winter sport a proper start. At 8
o'clock sharp the fun begins, and the
Boston club will be out with a full
band to take the club rooms by storm
The Minnehahas, composed of young
ladies, will also be in evidence, f1f-
teen or twenty strong. Every person
in the city who has uniform is most
urgently invited to attend.