The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-07-16

| A synopsis OF the subjects treated fol-
| lows:
The Title Float is called Planets and
| Consultations" and Is float representing
| the Zodiac at the back while at the front
| the astrc ncmer studies the stars through
huge telescope directed ahead. This tel
which will illuminate the Earls on horse
back, the mounted police, artillery, etc,
that will precede the parade, and Will
The second float, ''Draco or the
Dragon" comes next in huge float rep
resenting the saurlan in green and gold
and flashing electric lights.
The third foat is called Mercury"
and represents the wtng-footed god traV-
cling across the clouds In q chariot pro-
PEELED by lightning. At his back is a
flashing zodiacal electric wheel which
lights his way.
largo, the Great Ship" the next float,
is represented by a huge green ship
afash with electric and starry splendor
The mariners therein are astronomers
and electricians voyaging in search OF
the modern golden fleece of electricity:
Pegasus, the Flying Horse" is the
next float In winged brilliancy he rises
from the clouds and from the blood OF the
severed and snaked-crowned head of Me-
dusa which is near.
The sixth float represents the constel-
latoD of "Lyra." On the center Is an
Illuminated Tyre. while at the back is the
winged shepherd playing on pandean
pipes.
The seventh noat represents Mars nur-
rying to battle. To his chariot is hitched
the two savage Dogs of War;" which he
guides with reins strung with scintallant
stars. Behind his chariot wheel follows
Death. red robed and with fleshless teeth.
1.-THE Pleiades" is beautiful float rep
resenting the six Virgins which the
ancients supposed resided in that constel-
lation. They are scattered about the
cloud-capped float and some are engaged
in offering sacrifice to Venus, Goddess OF
Love.
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Is represented by huge and respondent
wings from the center OF which red
flames rise at the command or Saturn.
From their center springs huge green
winged dragon.
THE Polar Star and Borealis." is the
subject that is treated in the tenth float.
At the back is the effulgent Pole star,
while beneath 1t stands Borealis, at the
motion of whose wand arises in front the
splendid Aurora Borealis over the SHIN
mering and icy scene.
"Paevae, the Sun, and Kun, the Moon,"
Is the subject of the eleventh float.
At the back Is huge electric sun while
beneath it is soft glowing moon. Inc
sun revolves and there are those beneath
VINO With q huge electric thermometer
measure its strength.
"Cyanus, the Swan" is the next subject
demonstra ted. 1t is a huge swan embel-
Hshed with electric stars, drawing
through the clouds splendid boat, in
which are seated the two brilliant stars
OF its constellation. Deneb and Alliero
No. 10 is a constellation in the watery
sign. which they Aquarius call. 1t Is
represented by the Waterman" pouring
the contents of his jar into the mouth Of
a huge green electric fish, which Is sur
mounted by another star OF his constella-
ton.
Corona, the Crown" is surrounded by
a huge electric crown, in which are seat
ed the various oscillations OF Corona,
themselves circied by crowns of varied
electrical beauty.
No. Is, Venus and the Coming Night"
is a most sumptuous float At the back
ia Venus Goddess of Love, the ming
Star, contemplating Nox, or Night, at the
front represented by huge bat, with
wings tipped with electric fire, and f1s-
ure which draws over the scene the pur-
pie ropes of Night.
fiPerseus and Algol" is the subject of
the sixteenth float, Perseus Is represent
ed at the front, riding on the back OF O
dragon splitting electric bolts, while at
seus cut off and from the blood OF which
sprang Algcl.
No. II is Jupiter, God of Heaven"
seated on a huge globe, respondent with
electric light. At the back is the Eagle,
symbol. of strength, with threads of light
Gus messengers and minions of his power.
No Is, is Electra Regina, Goddess OF
Light and Queen of the Electric Spark.
She is seen seated on the apex OF the
blue heavens, a multitude OF twinktinG
stars beneath. The globe on which she
Fits Is rircled with crowns, illuminated
stars and flashing lights.
The last float, termed the Edrls OF
Electra is a burst of electric splendor.
On it are to be seen the Earis, beneath
arches, clusters and stars or electric light. |
In front the float Is a bewildering whirl |
Of electric beauty, on which are to be dis
covered the chief worshipers OF the god
dess In shimmeriIlg armors OF light