The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-15

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 will be emitted from his ponderous jaws. Smaller snakes are wriggiing around and about the roeixa Two characters repre- senting the Evil Spirits are on top of the rocks while five others are dodging in and about the interstices trying to evade the monster reptile.
 Fairies
 follow, turning the sombre into the beau Itiful. Pretty indeed are the designs of this float, an immense bower of beauty in the guise of huge fioweres. tulips, roses and lilies forming the roof and sides. Five beautiful Fairies reeline within the bower. An immense sunhower revoiyed slowly. but grandly in the background. while standing on it's heart is a sprite Of shapely build. Upon a messy bank be- hind in a beautiful seashell stands a fairy. Tn the foreground is a large and beautifully designed butterfly winging it's flight in and out among the banks of flowers, a sprite standing on its back, This picture will be grand in the extreme.
 The Route.
 The parade will form on St. Joseph street. march south to Dauphin, out to Conception, up to St. Francis. down to born, then counter march on Government to Jackson. up Jackson to Dauphiu, down to Royal, up to St. Louis. where the characters will leave the floats and re- pair to German Relief hall where the first annual ball will be enjoyed. The floats were designed and built by ]. O.. Hines & Son. with the aid of able local workmen. Each, float has mechanical movements.
 Tuesdays Parades--K. Q. R.
 On Tuesday afternoon at l o'clock, the Knights of Revelry will parade. This will bo the thirtieth anniversary of this mystic society, and will be the first ap- pearance in ten yearc. Following IS oe- scription of what will be presented:
 The Emblem float will be of silver. and gold. four golden pedestals, one at either corner, with characters in silver and gold on each. An immense. gilded goblet will appear in the center with Folly" danc- ing about it. On the borders of the float will appear the name of the society. The subject chosen is "The Elements"
 The first float presents the World slowly revolving within the Solar circle, discs on either side revolving as the float moves. In the background is an au- rora with a, bank, of clouds There will be eight characters on the float
 Float No. ? represents storm. Clouds are overhead, water beneath. with lightning playing in the clouds. vividly and with realistic effect. Two immense lions heads appear on either side of the float. Inside the arch formed by the clouds are nine characters
 Float No. represents "Soeiability." It is of gorgeous design. Dragons appear on either side of the float. with fire emit ting from their threats and nostrils. In the center are beautiful swans floating on the pillows, while eight characters are A1A fA dragons.
 Float No. { depicts Fear" Monster sea serpents appear on each side of the float, seeking to devour nine characters In Q beautiful bark riding the waves. The scrpents work mechanically and the pre- sentation is well made. @ ss2s ...
 Float No B. is one of the ,prettiest de- signs yet seen in a parade in this city. One enthusiast who had the pleasure of view of 1t and who Is a connoisseur, declared it superb. It represents "Mu- sic" A mammoth golden winged harp appears, reaching the full length of the float. Revolving discs on either side heighten the effect. At the rear also ap- pears a mechanical effect of pretty de- sign Eight characters appropriately ar rayed, make the effect the more beauti- full.
 Closely following comes Excitement" showing three graceful swans trying to evade a monster dragon who moves ave- eomely and makes every effort to cap ture the beautiful birds. It requires ten characters to finish the picture.
 At o'clock the society will hold its rec ception in German Relief Hall. after which it goes to the "Elks' Home," where a reception and bali will be ten- dered them and their friends. Infant Mystics.
 The Infant Mystics' will appear for their thlrty-fourth annual parade on Tuesday evening at o'clock. The pro- verbal emblem. a monster feline, will again head the procession. This cat Is too we'll known for. description. having appeared in every parade of the society. Chinese Mythology" is this years sub ject. and the designer was taxed to do justice to his theme. He did well, how ever, and the artists did the rest.
 Holding Snake God" Is the subject of the first float. From a bank of clouds looms up @ peculiar image representing the Chinese god. In either hand he holds a writhing snake, the character moving as the snakes attempt to escape his grasp. The figure is seated upon an immense dragon who moves mechanically. the cus- tomary fire and smoke exuding from his jaws. Nine characters are on this float.
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