The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-29
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THE CARN'IN AL
PROGRAMME
IS ARRANGED.
Everything Being Rapidly Pre-
pared for the Great
Celebration.
THE WEEK OF EVENTS.
Within Fortnight the Gates of the
City VIII be Thrown Open
for Merry Makers.
WILL sURPAss THE
GREATEST. EXPECTATIONS
Plans Ready to be Put Into Execution
and Arrangements siado Which
VIII Make This Affair the Most
Elaborate the South Has
Ever secn-Many Pa
rades OF Many
Kinds.
WILL sURPAsS The
GREATEST EXPECTATIONS

Two weeks from tomorrow and the
great Richmond Carnival opens. The
lopc-talked-of celebration VIII be held
and the greatest exhibition Of its kind
that the South has even seen VIII De IN
augurated.
More advertising matter has been sent
out and greater crowds are expected than
ever befote Preparations have been
,,,6e IN take care of 100000 visitors
daily.
A Bureau of Information has been es
tablished, and housekeepers and BOARD
;ng-f,tu use keepers who can ehterthiii
visitors during the coming Saf1iNai "lii
he assured of a house full OF guests pF
leaving their names ana addresses o,o dI - ant
Carnival Headquarters, No si9 Ids, s,,
Main Street, where speciu clerk VIE
list same in a printed list with the pilce
70 b. charged, and which VIII be sent out
fy tie hundreds TO the peoPle WHO aie
iuu,iiring for the same
From The hundreds of inquiries Tor 'he
,,rcrui,lr.1 list and the thoRsauds ol
-u,Iests fol, buttons and aoNertlslliS itt''t
TAR and from the immense amount Oh eA-
roads. there can be no doubt ihal fNlcL-
,oon1 Will be simply overhowfng WITH
visitors during the entire week, ana TOO
,,,ucf, praise cannot be given the AS
sociation for the mastery manner IN
which they have provided for the week 5
entertainment, making every DAY d sfeae
day and allowing those who VIII ohiE
stay one or two days chance 10 see
s.,r,1. great feature of the Carnival
llptD
cial wagons. which were brought from
New Orleans for the purpose. and theE
will be a revelation even to those VINO
have seen the wonderful ones at the
Crescent City.
The nrenium list will form one of the
most interesting things for our visitors,
as such articles as solid gold Watches
barrels of flour, saddles, baby carriages
and many other costly presents are to be
given away without cost to visitors.
THE PROGRAMME.
The programme for Carnival Week mas
been arranged about as follows, but II is
to be added TO as details are afraI'Seo.
Onening day Monday, May 14th. at il
NJ. the Fair will open with one of
the most novel features of the Week
on q special stand, erected for the
n11r,,ose il, the presence OF the Carnival
AssociaIi ton. the Governor, Mayor, Board
of Aldermen, the City Council, mem
t,ars of the Chamber of Commerce and
The vast assemblage OF visitors ana cru
zens. the daughter Of the United Asso-
citation of Electricians Will. alter an ora
lion by some distinguished man, pluck
flower from a large bouquet, which VIII
send n spark of electricity throughout
m, city. simultaneously ringing every
bell and blowing every whistle which
will be Immediately followed by the COM
bined music of fifteen bands
Al night the King of the Carnival
and his Court, who will arrive
on the royal barge. viii be re-
a;,.od 81 The landing by the
1nra Mayor. city ana Carnival officials,
and escorted TO the Auditorium by the
merry n1askers The grand coronation
ceremony will then take place. amid
great splendor and electric and calcium
effects. The King will be crowned by the
High Cardinal in robes of crimson and
err,1ine After the coronation the Lord
Mayor. accompanied by his pages, VIII
present, on a golden salver, the keys OF
the city At the command OF MS Ma1eS-
~ the royal scribe will then thank the
Msyor. officials of The city and Carnival
aud read the edict. proclaiming one week
nf saiety and merry-makins. and throw
inr the CITY open to visitors from the
fo,,r quarters of the world This impress
give ceremony Will be followed by sea-
son of Olympian games given for his
Majesty and Court.
THE SECOND DAY.
second Day-Premiums will be award
I'd at various booths. Novel camel races
pnd sports Of the desert will be held
wbile In their native lands camels are
,ften spscially trained for racing
nnrposes. the prices and difficulties are
ench that to the present day there have
h.e,, few exhibitions of this kind in this
country. Richmond Will enjoy the dis
tInction of being one of the first cities
IN give an entertainment of this kind
AT righ.-rhe Grand Spectacular pa
ride. the king in FairSlanu. the King
ic Court in the Royal Car. hefalded by
sfayaYacea courie.s. guarded by armored
nrtriderg. all richly costrmed. amid splen-
hs ,l,u,ninations. will parade through
i.E-airyland'' followed by the beautiful
Fairyiand Floats, as follows:
The Prince of Fairyland.
Royaa ears. a Draasn of Gold and Pur-
PIE and Ri-5 IIanSirss.
The PRICE meets the Wicked Dragon.
Is brought before a Court of Satan
Cast i:.to the pit of Despair.
Rescued by the Fairies.
Brought before Fairy queen.
Visits Butterfly Cave.
Discovers the Princess.
The Betrofhal.
Merry Makers.
These Floats will be followed by the
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