Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-07-17

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lows:
The Title Float Is called Planets and
Consultations" and Is a float representing
the Zodiac at the back while at the front
the astronomer studies the stars through
a huge telescope directed ahead. This tel
escope VIII contain a huge search light.
which VIII Illuminate the Earls on horse
back. the mounted police. artillery, etc,
that VIII precede the parade, and Will
light the scene TO the length Of six blocks,
The second float, 'Draco or the
Dragon comes next In q huge float rep
resentlng the saurian IN green and gold
and flashing electric lights.
The third float Is called "Mercury,''
and represents the wlug-footed god tray
cling across the clouds In a chariot pro-
nelied by lightning. At his back is a
flashing zodlacal electric wheel which
lights his way.
"Argo, the Great Ship" tho next float,
" represented by a huge green ship
atlash with electric and starry splenlor.
The mariners therein are astronomers
and electricians voyaging In search Of
the modern golden fleece of electricity.
Pegasus, the Flying Horse Is the
next iloat. In winged brllliancy he rises
from the clouds, and from the blood of the
severed and snaked-crowned head of Me-
dusa which Is near.
Inc sixth float represents the ~constel-
lation of "Lyra." On the center IL an
Illuminated Tyre, while at the back Is the
great star VEGA, and at the front is a
winged shepherd playing on pandean
pipes.
The seventh float represents Mars hur.
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 tleshless teeth.
THE Pleiades" Is a beautiful float rep
fCSentinR tho sly NIpqIpC rrhI,L, II.
ancients supposed resided in that c%onslel-
iation. They are scattered about tina
handicapped float and some are engaged
In Offering sacrifice to Venus, Goddess of
| Love.
Saturn" is the subject of the next, and
Is represented by huge and resplendent
wings, from the center of which red
flames rise at the command of Saturn.
From their center springs Il huge green.
winged dragon.
The Polar Star and Borealls," is the
subject that Is treated in the tenth float,
AZ the back Is the eifulgent Pole Star.
while beneath 1t stands Borealis, at the
motion of whose wand arises in front the
Dpiendid Aurora Borealis over the shim-
mering and Icy scene.
"Paevae, the Sun, and Kun, the Moon"
Ia the subject of the eleventh float
AT the back Is a huge electric sun while
beneath 1t Is a soft glowing moon. Tina
sun revolvos and there are those beneath
VINO With a huge electric thermometei
measure Its strength.
"Cyanus, the Swan" Is the next subiec,
demonstrated. 1t Is a huge swan embel.
lished with electric stars, drawing
through the clouds a splendid boat in
which are seated the two brilliant 81 or ~
or Its constellation. Deneb and Alliero'
No. Ii is a constellation in the watery
sign. which they Aquarius call. II ia
represented by the Waterman" pouring
the contents of his jar into the mouth OF
a huge green electric fish. which Is sur
ton.
Corona, the Crown Is surrounded bv
a huge electric crown, In which are seat.
ed the various consultations of Corona.
themselves circled by crowns of varied
electrical beauty, ~
Is a most %sumptuous float. At the back
Is Venus Goddess Of Love, the Evening
Star. contemplating Nox. or Night, at the
front represented by a huge bat. with
wings tipped with electric fire, and a flg.
ure which draws over the scene the MIR.
pie ropes of Night.
"Perseus and Algol'' Ia the suhIact 10
the sixteenth float, Perseus Is represent.
ca at the front, riding on the back Of a
dragon splitting electric bolts. while al
the BACK Is the Medusa head which Per.
seus cut off and from the blood Of which
Algol. """"
NO. II Is Jupiter, God Of Heaven"
heated on a huge globe, Respondent with
electric light. At the back Is the Eagle
symbol OF strength, with threads of light.
ning In Its beak. About him are the vari-
'us messengers and min!ons Of his power.
NO, IL. Is Electra Regina, Goddess OF
Llght and Queen of the Electric Spark'H
she IS seen seated on the apex OF The
oiue heavens. a multitude Of twinklina
beneath. The globe on which she
Is ciroied with crowns. illuminated
me last float, termed the "Earls or
electra. is a burst Of electric spjendor
On 1t are to be seen the Earls, beneath
riches. clusters and stars OF electric ljeht
n front the float Is a bewilderIng wbiri
eiectriI beauty, on which are to be dis.
less IN shimmering armors of light. s