The herald., 1898-03-18
THE. STORIES OF GOLD
FACTS AND FANCIES THE FLOATS
WILL TELL
All FOOLS Night Will Not Be Consid-
cred Part of La Fiesta-Oficial
Stationery Next Week

| tn story for the Fiesta floats of 1898 is
being evolved with the illustrations, strik-
ing and effective. This year there will be
eight beautiful tableau floats. each one
being historical picture illustrating the
spirit of man in his desire for gold. The
story told in the eight chapters commences
with the Argonauts in their quest for the
golden fleece anG ends with Klondike gold,
| which is today alluring all with its glitter
| ing promise.
The Argonauts-This float represents the
"Argo," which was commanded by Jason
and manned by the heroes and demi-gods
| of Greece. The keel of "wondrous length, -
the. lofty mast" the sails full swelling"
will all be represented with the fifty men.
who, with Jason, were led by the golden
stars in their bold steerage over the ocean
wave.
The Alchemist-This float represents a
scene in necromancy, where, in a cavern Is
one of the old alchemists learned in the
mysteries of the universe. The philoso-
piers stone and the ELIXIR of life which
haunted the daily thoughts and nightly
dreams Of the necromancers of the six
teenth century, are before him. Retorts
and chemicals are upon the furnace, the
fires of which throw weird and uncanny
light upon the snowy beard and wrinkled
face of the monk pursuing his chimera.
The Rhine Gold-While the ethical idea
Of this legend is the evil influence of gold.
yet the beauty of the story is great. The
float represents the Rhine gold hidden in
the river, watched by the three Rhine
maidens-Woglinde, Willgunde and Floss
| hide. The details of the story are well
| known; of the magic helmet worn by AL
| berich and his curse upon those poss essing
the Rhine gold. All the beautiful mystery
Of this German legend is told in the tableau
float.
The Golden Spurs-Ths float repres en- is
the confirming of the most ilustrious order
of knighthood of most ancient date. A
stage erected before a cathedral Is repre-
sented. Upon this are assembled the king
a prelate, lords, ladies and four attendant
knights Before the king kneels the candi-
date for knighthood, while the golden spurs
are held by the attendant knights, the
placing of which will end the ceremony.
Klondike Gold-This float represents a
scene in the Klondike. In a narrow pass
lies a dying miner. supported by two COM
panions; their eyes are fixed upon gilt
tering nugget of gold which dazzles them
from the summit of a snowy peak. Around
them lie vast snow fields with few soli-
tary totem poles rising from the Icy drifts.
The aurora borealis sends a rainbow of
light upon the scene. and this is reflected
in brilliant colors from all the peaks that
rise upon every side. The miners, the pack
mules, the dogs, all form a despairing
group, allured to the Businesses of the
Klondike only to find death.
This story of the power of gold is real
istic and quite admirable. Only five floats
are yet under way.
The committee Of thirty met yesterday
afternoon at Fiesta headquarters and
| passed the following:
| Resolved, That "All Fools Night" shall
not be considered part of Va Fiesta and
shall not have a place in the program.
| The public is warned against canvassers
| who are attempting to sell stationery as
official. The committee states that the
official stationery will be on sale next week
and canvassers will have credentials
signed by the Fiesta committee, counter
signed by the Los Angeles Printing COM
pany. All stationery sold will be benefit
| to La Fiesta fund.