The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Advertiser Bureau,
 Mohile March 6


 After Felix III had recognized his Queen and her ladies in waiting, he retired to his palace until tonight when, after the parade of the Monday evening maskers he placed the coro- nets upon the brows of the royal con- sort and her maids.
 The Mardi Gras carnival of 1905, in- augurated last night with band con- eerts and grand illumination, is fairly launched today. His Imperial Majesty, Felix III arrived up to the City of Joy at 80 o'clock on his royal yacht. With him were his court off, cials and many notables of the King dom. Cannon boomed from the Royal shore battery and the United States torpedo boat destroyer Whipple and at the Royal landing thousands greeted the ruler in a grand manner.
 Train after train rolled Into the city all of today and by evening 1t was necessary to take to the streets to move hurriedly from one point to an- other. While the crowds are hardly so large as last year, the city is taxed be- yond its capacity to give the visitors comfortable quarters. It is expected the already immense throng will be greatly augmented tomorrow.
 Already yesterday the decorations about the city were gorgeous and all of last night and even this morning many decorators were busily engaged in making lavish displays.
 The people have done themselves proud the present season, in this par ticular and His Imperial Highness ex- pressed much pleasure at what he saw In his retiring room in the Imperial Palace he said 1t afforded him much pleasure to witness how well his royal subjects had hearkened to his procla- nation.
 The best of order has prevailed in the city, with nothing of serious na- ture reported at the Imperial prison. The protection is ample, the guard of the city having been greatly augment ed for the festive occasion.
 Felix HI Welcomed.
 His Imperial Majesty, Felix III, was met and greeted by the Chief Magis- trate who, on presenting the keys of the Royal City, expressed great pleas ure for the honor conferred While the welcome of Lord Mayor P. J. Lyons was brief it was none the less profuse in verbiage and expression of grati- tude on behalf of the people at his coming.
 Felix III made only brief reply. af- ter which he declared that all re- straints should be withdrawn and his subjects be allowed to enjoy them selves, though cautioning that he would not countenance gross viola tions of the law.
 The Coronation Ball.
 Long before o'clock tonight Tenn perance Hall was packed to the doors with an eager mass of humanity, will ing to suffer any amount of crowding Xuaitinp for Ulfmn9a of their Royal Majesties. The hall was gorgeously decorated in the royal col ors, and at one end of the room a raised dais with two handsome thrones awaited the coming of Felix and his Queen. A little after the appointed hour, a blare of trumpets announced the coming of their Imperial Majesties and their suite, and d thousand eyes turned eagerly to the main entrance. through which entered to the strains of a stately march twelve knights. his Majesty's chosen followers, beautifully costumed. Following came Felix in gorgeous attire. attended by two little pages, who carried the train of the magnificent royal mantle. His Majesty responded graciously to the ovation of his loyal subjects and taking his seat lon the throne awaited the entrance of the Queen and her maids. The court ladies entered as follows: The maids of honor, Misses Mary Hunter, Mary Rich, Virginia Sims. Alice Barclay Laura Pillans. Eloise Dunlap Clara Ross, Olive McMillan, Carolee Martin Kitty Sheppard. Louise Futile, Ella Wheeler and the two Duchesses, Miss Caroline George, First Lady in Wait ing; Miss Mary Danner. Second Lady | in Waiting. All of these young ladies were attired in white without d spot of any color.
 With dignified and modest bearing entered next the Queen, Miss Mary Morris Clarke, advancing slowly to tho throne where His Majesty greeted her and placing a jewelled crown upon hei graceful head seated her beside him Empress of Joy and Queen of the Car nival revels.
 1 Her Majestys gown was of white Duchesse satin, the princess style out lined by a panel of cloth of gold heav' lily embroidered in topaz butterflies Around the entire train were deep me dallions of lace heavily pearled an( ' spangled and from the points of lace soft ruffies of chiffon caught to tho l lace by pearl chains. The only colol | in the costume was the magnificen court train of pale green panne velve bordered by foot of ermlne. Int d with pearls. gold beads and emeralds and attached to the dress by Rhine stone ornaments.
 l After the coronation ceremonies an, the royal reception, Felix and his Queen, with their retinue. visited tht Elks Club and the NJ. E.. M. bal where a royal welcome was tendered them.
 The Athelstan and Manassas Clubs both kept open house today and were filled with visitors to witness the ar rival of Felix and the first public recognition of the Queen, Miss Clarke and her maids of honor occupied the place of honor on the gallery of the Manassas Club.
 The Elks, Mobile Lodge No. 1OS gave their annual ball this evening at their | home on Government Stret. Felix III and his court, and the Monday Evening Maskers were among the honored guests. The committees serving were Reception Committee-Hon. r. J. | Lyons, general chairman.
 First Floor-E. O. Zadek chairman J. F. Quill, c. w. Soost. Leon Schwarz C. l.. Simmons. A. G. Levy, c. A. Sel- den. c. w. Butt, w. F. Walsh, l.. M. Moragues, T. T. Palmer.