The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1899-02-18
MARDI GRAS AT MGCOMB.
A BRILLIANT AND INSPIRING
SUCCESS DESPITE THE COLD
Mr.. William flcCoIgan Rsigns as
the Merry Tonarch.

Ahe merry iOunFCn.
McComb City, Miss, Feb, H.
Mardi Gras was celebrated here
under the auspices of the p. f..
Club, in very elaborate manner,
and despite the bad weather large
crowds turned out to witness the
parade, and judging from the
continued applause it was highly
pleasing. Promptly at 2 o'clock
the special train with royal party
arrived at the station and was
greeted by large and enthusiastic
crowds, where the keys of the
city were turned over by the
mayor. The parade was headed
by the McComb City brass band,
followed by the mayor and alder
men in carriages. Then came
the king, seated on a magnificent
float, which was followed by fif-
teen tastefulIy gotten up floats,
representing various subjects Of
local interest. The parade trav-
ersed the principal streets, view
ed by thousands. The houses
aloag the line of march were
handsomely decorated with royal
colors, Tonight, at the beauti-
full new opera house, the king and
queens reception took place, fol-
lowed by q masquerade ball. At
8 o'clock promptly the king,
queen and royal party arrived
ana were escorted to the throne.
There the king crowned his lovely
queen, which ceremony was fol-
lowed by a grand reception.
The king was represented by
Mr.. William McColgan, one OF
the most popular gentlemen in the
city, who portrayed the role in q
most dignified and regal manner.
His costume was one Of the hand
soonest ever seen here and called
forth many remarks Of admira-
ton. Mr.. McColgan is the pro-
prietor Of Hotel McColgan. He
is self-made man in every sonse
ol the term; was born and reared
in TIL county and started in life
without d cent, is now at the head
Aof several successful business en-
Nerprises and a large owner Of
4s ! estate.
N EPhe queen was very lovely in
Me person Of Miss Madge Quin,
the eldest daughter Of DR.. O. b.
Qkin. Miss Quin only made her
debut ID society last season, but
immedialeIy became favorite,
aAdAthe homage paid her tonight
attested TO her high popularity.
She was most beautifully cos
tuned in a rich cerise velvet and
brocaded rose satin, with muslin
de sole and pear trimmings,
jewels, diamonds, rubie5 and
emeralds, court train Of rose
tinted satin, bordered with cerise
satin and embroidered in silk.
The maids OF honor were Miss
jamie Howard Govan, Florrie
Mitchell, May James, Lou Fau-
quier, Emma Gatlin, Bessie Ben
nett, all becomingly attired. The
lovely little crown bearer, little
Miss Marie Jarvis. dressed in yel-
low oTgandie, over yellow satin.
The knights we're Messrs. Vic
Roby, M. Hainer, Dr.. w. II.
Reaben, w. H. jackson, DR.
Tate and DR.. w. p. Gatlin. The
special knights In waiting were
Mr.. Robon Halstead and Mr. c..
M. Tate. The success OF the car
niyal is due to the untiring efforts
of the p. e. Club, an organiza-
ton composed Of business men,
headed by Mr.. T. w. James, one
Of McComb City's most progress
sive citizens.-New Orleans Pic
ayune Spebial.
DON'T MANAGE TO SUIT HIM
Men who do not depend en-
tirely upon the products of the
soil for a living generally have
plenty Of money. Saw mill men
are doing a fine business, 80 are
owners OF all industrial enter
prises. Farmers generally have
plenty, but they make a mistake
when they depend entirely upon
the cotton crop to meet all their
obligations and Of course some
fall behind and in consequence
their lands are advertised for
sale. The same farmer who de-
pends upon his cotton crop with
which to pay his taxes depends
upon the same crop to buy his
meat and flour, which articles he
could raise as well as the cotton
and to his great advantage. a
| few acres Hown in wheat would