The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-21
THE NO-TSU.OH PARADE.
Triumphant March Of King Notice and
Subjects.
THE STREETS LINED WITH SPECTATORS
by Thousands of People
Along the Line.

inc ioNeiAeSt TdllHeut auorned queen
Houston last night on the occasion of the
triumphant march and loyal reception OF
Notice, the imperial ruler of all that
magnificent monarchy surrounding the
beautiful and palstial TEX Ram. The
event was one OF majestic splendor and
the greetings Of the thousands Of the
kings loyal subjects who had assembled
to bid him welcome to his favorite city
were even more hearty than upon the
previous visits of his majesty.
The streets of the city presented
scene Of grandeur wholly in keeping with
the enthusiastic reception to be accorded
Notice and his imperial retinue. The line
OF march was magnificently and superbly
end Of the route and the cheers of the
populace greeted his majesty from every
quarter.
The royal train started upon its glorious
tour at the appointed hour and reached
the main thoroughfare amid the cheers or
the delighted multitudes who were eager
for a glimpse of the gorgeous spectacle
presented by the imperial procession
AS the pageant passed in all its spen-
dor the admirlng throng could not sup
/ there were who did not gaze with rapt-
urous delight at the indescribable gof-
geousness and superb beauty Of the scene
before them.
This is the second visit of the king to
Houston within the past few months, and
though the entire populace paid tribute to
! his majesty on the former occasion. they
were as eager to bestow upon him the
same hearty welcome upon his second
visit. The city was crowded with stran
king and out of respect for the great love
and admiration his devoted followers bear
| him, all Joined In the royal festivities
with an enthusiasm that was gratifying TO
both king and subjects. The visitors were
well pleased with the magnhcence and
grandeur Of the whole and the dazzling
splendor OF the city ELECTED unlimited
praise for the entire kingdom over which
Notice rules.
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Following was the line Of march chosen
by the king and his cavalcade:
From the den to Washington street;
1 Washington street to Eranklin street
bridge; over Franklin street bridge and
on Franklin street 10 Main by $3.50 sharp;
Main TO Mckinney avenue; Mckinney ave-
nue. TO Crawford; down Crawford tc
Texas avenue; Texas avenue to Main,
down Main to Preston avenue; on Preston
avenue to the den,
The order OF march was as follows:
Platoon of mounted police.
Herbs band.
Houston Light Guard. acting al guard
of honor to the kings float.
Float OF King Notice.
Title float, The Journey OF the King"
Float. Imperial Galley"
Float. Shrine OF Venus"
Cripple Greek brass band,
Tandem with four Colorado delegates.
Float, Court of the Silver Dragons
Float. The Imperial Chase"
Float, "Pagoda OF Gold"
Float, Dance In the Forest
Float, Home OF the Butterflies"
Schram & Diehl's brass band,
F'loNt, "Subterranean Grotto."
Float, Court OF the Fairy Queen"
Float, Dan Cupid's Temple"
Float, Cavern In the Sea"
Ncat, Goddess OF Flowers
Houston Post brass band.
Float. Wedding of the Lilliputians."
Float, ''Folly's Fancies."
Float, Victory Of the Amazons.'
Float. "Aurora's Home In the Clouds"
Float, ION olympian Heights
Bands and troops OF hussars and cou-
riers We're distributed all along the line
OF march to assist In keeping back the
crowd and in attendance on the respective
floats