The daily news., 1900-02-28

apartment in the tower, with her
page, Master Heron D'Alemberte,
uphOlding the train of her rOval
robe, and proceeded slowly half way
around the room, to the front OF the
throne, followed by her Maids OF
Honor and their attendant SQuires,
in the following order:
Miss Mary Aiken with Mr. James
c. Watson, Mis- Edna Avery with
Mr. r. &. White, Miss Stella White
with Mr.. Franz Ross and Miss Nellie
Mallory with Mr.. Ernest Baars.
The royal LADY kDelt gracefully on
the steps leading to the throne, and
bowed her queenly head, and the
king, rising with impressive dignity
stepped forward and placed the rich
ly-jewelled crown upOu her head
and led her, with kingly courtesy, to
"A seat beside him amid the loud
plaUdi.s Of their loyal subjects.
Almost immediately following the
coronation, the orchestra sounded
the first stirring strains of the grand
march, and the royal pair descended
from the thrOue and led the march.
followed By their household attend
ants, the Legion Cf Devils aud the
squad of Goblin Policemen. Upon re-
suming their places, the king gave
the signal for the dancing to begin,
Wyer'r orchestra began the LanCiers,
the royal attendants formed set
Immediately in front of the throne,
several sets of maskers We're formed
in the remaining floor space, and the
chief enjoyment of the evening be-
gan.
At - O'Clock silence was COM
manded by Mr.. Arthur H. D'Alem
bertp, representing the Master of
Ceremonies, and from the steps of
the throne he announced that the
King Of the Carnival would now re-
veal himself to his subjects. Amid
hush of expectation His Majesty
slowly removed his mask, exposing
the familiar features of Judge A. {.
Blount, Jr., and the hall fairly rang
with applause.
Dancing was then resumed and
continued until midnight, when the
advent of Ash Wednesday ard the
beginning of the Lenten season
warned tho jewellers - cease their
Spurts and hasten to their homes.
Refreshments were served on the
front gallery of the armory, and
added greatly TO the comfort of the
guests as we'll rs 70 the proceeds of
the en:ertainment.
1t WAS estimated that no less than
|, 500 persons were in attendance at
the royal ball.
Congratulations were fairly show
cred upon the Clerks Union and it,
individual members for the unpar-
aleiled success OF the entire pro
gram.
Tie "red devils" were highly com
plimented upon their excellent cos
tuning and effective appearance.
Tne. Goblin Policemen were the
delight CT the small boys, who did
not appear 20 be greatly afraid
them, although they held equal
power with the regular force, whose
srleuGid work, by the way, was
strongly commended by all.
During the festivities the officers
from the Machias advanced TO the
throne and did homage TO the king
and queen.
When ordered 20 come to Pensa-
cola 10 participate in the festivities
the Machias was at San Jnan, Porto
Rico, and had to travel 100 miles
through severe storm to reach here.
The officers and marines aided
materially in making the day the
success that it was.
The day was perfect and though
the storm signals were raised yester-
day morning, the Storm King was
kind and did not take command of
the city until after the ball was over,
theE he raised bluster to let folks
know that Priscus was not the
"ouii-St' king.