The age-herald., 1898-09-11
Charming Rehearsals For
 The Coming Brilliant Carnival

have been held at the armory have aodeo the clements of excitement which wou have been otherwise lacking, and m&oe the week a gay one in spite of the luh that comes just between seasons. Society has welcomed Professor Agostini and ms corps of assistants with that degree or cordiality that is unmistakable in It's genu- ineness, and in turn the enthusiasm and geniality with which Professor Agostihl invests the rehearsals is so contagious that the laborious side is being entirely lost sight of. The Jefferson Volunteers arm ory has been so crowded at the rehearsals that it became necessary the latter part or the week to change the place of gathering to a more commodious hall and in the fu- ture the rehearsals will be held in ELK hall corner Fourth avenue and TWenti- eth street The rehearsals are really so attractive and fascinating that they are not unlike an overture for the beautiful events that will occur in October The pre- parations for the carnival are satisfac- torily advancing and everything points to a brilliant success. There are a number of important parts that have not yet besn assigned so a complete list of the charac> ters can not be given. The carnival opens with tableau, "The, Queens Reception" 
 fete in her palace and the grounds adjoin- ing, wherever that may be, and Is discoV- cred, surrounded by her court, her guests and the dancers of all nations.
 There are swarthy Gypsies, curnrg Japs and wild Indians in all the glory O. their war paint and feathers; lords ana ladies of the court, in costumes Of SIX anu satin, and Shakespeare's most notapie characters, recruited from the other World to dance before the queen.
 The Fire Worshippers in their beaut1tui costumes conspicuous in this openng scene and Royal Middies and American Beauties occupy the center Of the stage Magnificent butterflies fit from group to group, while over all, suspended between heaven and earth, cupid showers love ana flowers.
 The carnival will be costumed with Pro- lessor Agostini's accustomed care, richness and attention to details, and the stage set tings will be complete and elaborate There is probably other conception that Will show so well the graceful art Of posing and a mastery of color effects. One of the most beautiful figures will be that which will be a blending of the British and American colors and which will emphasize the mutual good will of these two nations. The Fire Worshippers, which constitute a series of graceful figures, will have as the conspicuous figure that of the prieste ss who will preside over the various forms or worship. Miss Margaret Laird will be the priestess of the Fire Worshippers, and TO heather duty ever had fairer devotee than she will be in the, beautiful costume for this dance
 The scene will be weird and enchanting, and the young ladies. in Grecian gowns, will form a number of beautiful tableaux These rehearsals. without the glamour of the foot-lights have drawn forth eulogfstic remarks and with the fanciful costumes they will be fascinating and gorgeous feat- ures of the carnival The Japanese dancers Of int hoalItV that will be striking, for they will admit of artistic and picturesque costuming. and series of intricate te figures. It will not De a hard matter to irfuse degree of realism into the Bohemian scene, for there will not be any scenic shortcomings, The que or the Bohemians will be Miss Elizabeth Sow ell who is one of the most admired young belles in Birmingham.
 Miss Mittie SherrOd is the fortune teller, and her beautiful voice will be heard 10 great advantage in this part.
 MT Percy Lynwood will be chief of the Bohemians This dance is composed of forty young women and young gentlemen. The minuet will be given with It's uSuai stateliness and general pcturesqueness, and will be one of the most charming scenes in the carnival. The queen or the carnival has not yet been decided on oen- nitely but one of the most beautifui wo- men in Birmingham VIII pe aSne' ' ~ the part. - l..
 Many of the most prominent women Tn Birmingham are giving up their tune to the duties devolving upon the chaperones ana inc young ladies and gentlemen to whom bava been entrusted the beautiful ana ln- tricate figures in the carnival are bending their energies toward sumptuous pre- sentation. Aside from the bri1ancy or the occasion and the splendor and beauty which will characterize the carnival. the cause for which it will be given will ap- neal to all Birmingham. The cause or charity is one that can not measure oe- mands, and particularly is the Creche one of the noblest forms of charity Tn Whlch tho women of Birmingham are interested. The members of the Creche are anxious to have wing of the Mercy Home, now in course of erection, set apart for the chii- dren and 1t is for this purpose that they haxa engaged Professor Agostini to pre- sent the carnival. The ladies who are in- terested feel assured of the hearty coop eration of a generous public.
 The rehearsals will continue daily until the presentation of the carnival in octo- her and the appointments will be announce ed regularly in the papers,
 The programme for the carnival will be very handsome one, containinghaif tone pictures of the leading dances and dancers.
 The ladies of the Creche wish to thank the following merchants for advertising In the programme. This list is up to Friday night Other names will be added as they are secured: ,,
 Southern Railway company: Seals Bros; ; w N Malone & Co.,; Perry Hardware CO : l. L. Chaifoux & Co.,; Georges Fruit Stand Williams Drug and Chemical com pany: Birmingham Fish company; Fowlkes & Myatt Co.,: Brown Crockery Co.,; Louis Saks; T. c. King: Hirsch Dry Goods and Millinery company; W. D. Colby; Snow & Rainbow; H. Herzfeld Biddle-Warren Cycle company; Peddinghaus pho- tographer; Mms B. Stone; Solomon & Levi: Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige: Rogans; B. M. Jacobs & Bro.; w. J. Dangafx; Sloss Pharmacy: Barron Millinery company; Well & Co.,; Empire Furniture company; Ellis Drug Co.,. M. l.. Hoy; P. F. Boyette; Johnson Drug Co.,. Cooper Cycle Co.,; Gatchers Photo Stock House: Pennsylva- mia Hat Co.,; Ferd Marx; Adams Drug Co.,. ; Aetna Powder Co.,; Alabama Brewing Co. {: Excelsior Steam Laundry; Roberts &, Sons Printing Co.,; Phoenix Carpet Co.,; Florence Cigar Stand.
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