St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-03-06

was up, and the alarm bell rang at
the crossings.
To assist the powers of fire aud steam,
The train was pulled by big OK team.
No. 8.
The Phunny Priority Phellows.
Representing party Of 1.-THE boys"
having jolly time, with mirth and
song, accompanied by the musical
strains Of q real piano, direct from
the parlors of Rex, and PLAYED
by the Court Musician.
Each float was guarded by .
band Of native Indians in full cos
tune.
No. 10
Weyler's Troopers. A company
Of Spanish soldiers, in white uniform
and heavily armed. returning from
a great victory over the Cubans.
On horse, in the center OF q solid
square of troops, with cooked guns
aud fixed bayonets, were the pris-
onels. three seyen.year.Old bows.
They were captured by Gen. Wey-
ler and his army at Liberty Settle
ment, after a hard fight, in which
all the old men and women were
killed. Being bucked and gagged,
they were incommunicadO.
No. IL.
Bicycle Brigade, with gaily
decked wheels and fancy costumes,
in which the "new men" and the
'new women" We'd with each other
in the art OF graceful riding, evolu-
tons. taking a header. and other
tricks known only to the initiated.
Following the royal Caravan were
. number Of advertising floats, OF
handsome design, prominent among
them being E. j. Frederick, Bah
inaton Bros, L. Wehrli and DIR.
Vic. Frederick.
The float Of Mr.. L. Wehrli, with
It's log cabin and plantation scene,
and music by the Abita String
Band, was perhaps the most adj
mired of the advertising vans.
The procession passed through
all the principal streets, and the
hearty greeting extended to the
King on all sides was highly salts
factory to his Majesty, who was
pleased to see this evidence of
loyalty and true patriotism on the
part Of his loving subjects.
The immense throng of people
on the streets, including vast
number of ladies, waving their glad
welcome to Rex, was ample proof
Of the widespread and growing
popularity Of the King.
Columbia street was profusely
decorated, also a number of other
streets. and many private residences,
the most striking of the latter be-
ing that of Mr.. s. M. Whelpley,
where a pretty silk banner extended
s.Welcome to Rex"
His Majesty was the recipient of
many beautiful boquets, and he
distributed choice confections to
his subjects along the route of the
parade.
About four o'clock in the after
noon, after the royal pageant had
passed in review throughout the
length and breadth of the Kings
chosen Capital, his Majesty and
the eminent personages accompany
ing him retired within the walls Of
the Royal Palace, in order to gain
needed recreation and prepare them
selves for the festivities of the night
at the Palace St. Tammany.
THE GRAND MASQUERADE
AND FANCY DRESS BALL.
The ball at the Town Hall Tues
day night was a most brilliant af-
fair. Shortly after the doors were
opened the guests began to arrive,
and by eight O'Clock the large hall
was completely filled.
About nine O'Clock King Rex
entered the ball room, accompa-
MED by members of the royal house
hold, and received the homage of
his loyal subjects, after which his
Majesty selected his Queen,
Miss Rebecca Strain, one Of the
fairest of st. Tammany's fair
daughters, and she was escorted to
the throne by the Royal Guards,
where she was received by the
King, who placed a jeweled crown
upon her head.
The Queen wore a handsome
dress of cream albatross, and bore
her honors with becoming grace.
The Grand March then followed,
headed by the King and Queen,
followed by all the members Of the