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VOL. VIII. WACO, TEXAS, SUNDAY, MAY 15, 1898. No. 20 Some Everyday Necessities These are all strictly firstclass goods. The lots are mostly small and prices are cut to close them out sure and quick. Ladies’ Finest White Kid Gloves, fancy stitching, worth $1.50 a Qfl. pair, at only....................................vwv Pure Silk Mitts in regular and extra sizes, worth 75 cents a pair J| A _ at only ........................................... ®t5IG All Silk Mitts, excellent values at 35 cents and 10 cents a pair, at OC. only............................... faUV Handsome Silk Sashes 31 yds. long, 5 inches wide, worth $5 each, A AA at only......................................... OiUU A pretty line of fancy Silk Sashes, worth $2 and $2.50 each, at I Eft only................................................. IlOU Latest styles in Ladies’ Linen Collars, all sizes, worth 15 cents I ft a each, at only................................... IUG We offer immense showings of fancy Ribbons in all colors, kinds and widths, and every piece at the lowest prices in the city. A positive saving of about 30 per cent. Womans Week This week we talk in the interest of women—about women’s wear— and at prices to please women. We want to impress the magnitude of our Corset department and our other departments devoted to Woman’s Readymade Wear. It is impossible for us to do justice to these lines in ad advertisement, but we promise to make this a Remarkable Sale Goods will be displayed liberally and we beg the opportunity to talk to you personally through our clerks in these departments. For the Boys Boys' Clothing We carry a full and complete line of everything for children’s We show boys’ well made Percale Waists in blue, red and assorted colors at only 25 cents A pretty line of boys’ white and col’d waists at only 50 cents Elegant line of splendid waists, with pat. washable buttons at 75 cents Blouse waists and waists of all kinds in all sizes and at all prices, and every price the lowest in the city. Boys’ clothing to be satisfactory must be made specially for boys—well and durably made. We have ours made that way and will give a pair free for every pair of our CrackaJack Knee Pants that rip. The price is only 50 cents a pair. Have a finer grade at 75c, and still finer at $1. Boys’ suits for little boys and big boys at 50 cents a suit to $5.00 a suit. Come and see us about anything for boys’ wear—including boys’ good Shoes. A Word on the Silk Question We have sold immense quantities of Silk Dress Goods this season. We have immense quantities yet to sell. This week we reduce prices along many lines and offer extra inducements in our Silk department. Evening Silks These are the right goods in right shades at right prices. A special line for graduating dresses such as White Crepe de Chin, White Taffetas, White Brocades in '^aft'eta and Duchess, Liberty Silk and Mouseline de Soi and all other desirable kinds. If you want a pretty GraduatingDress see these pretty goods at prices from 19c a yard to $1.65 a yard. We have everything to trim them with. Special A pretty 11inch Black Silk Fish Net worth $1 a yard, goes this week at only 67a cents Corsets, Underwear, Dress Skirts. We have the largest and best lighted department devoted to these lines. Thoroughly experienced ladies are in charge and convenient and private trvingon rooms are at their service. To accommodate the extra trade these prices must bring us this week, we have engaged extra help so all may be waited on promptly. Ladies' Waists Special for this week only we offer a line of Finest Fancy Organdy Waists, regular price $2.50 and I QE $3 each, at only.............................................................. IivU Ladies’elegant Waist, fine and novel styles, I AE worth $1.50 and $1.75 each, at only....................... IifaU Ladies’ pretty and stylish Waists, in Percale "IC* and Lawns, worth $1 and $1.25 each, at only .... IUV AC. This week we will sell Misses’ pretty Waists in ■■wG g'ood assortment of colors and patterns, worth 50c, 75c and $1 each, all at only 25c each. Ladies' Vests 25c lO cents 25c Several styles of Ladies’ Silk Vests, finished with silk braid, worth $1.25 each, will go this week at only................................................................................ IvC Ladies’ Finest Silk Vests, extra quality, 1 Eft worth $2 and $2.50 each, at only............................. liwU A few Ladies’ Silk Vests worth 50 to 75c each, close out at only ............................................................. E. Good White Gauze Vests, all sizes, worth 10 OG each, at only 5 cents. Ladies’ Lisle Thread Vests, nice finished and in all sizes, at only................................................. .. Handsome lace trimmed Summer Vests worth I Aft $1.50 each, at only $1.25 and .................................... liUU Ladies' Wrappers A pretty line of good Calico Wrappers in nice Ef ft . patterns and well made, worth 75c each, at only wllG Fine Parcale and Lawn Wrappers, splendid QQ. values in handsomest styles, at only.................... 99G Crash Skirts 50c Skirts in very best 1.00 Muslin Underwear We have the handsomest and best stock of Muslin Underwear made—“The French Fashioned.” Knowing this to be a fact, we want you to know it. Prices are as low as any, and this week much lower than any. I Ladies pretty Chemise, Skirts, Drawers, Gowns and Corset Covers worth 75c EQ to $1.25 each, go in this lot at............ VvC We wil^ limit the quantity sold to any one customer, but hope all our friends will take advantage of these great drives. Handsomest styles in all garments; Gowns, Chemise, Drawers and Skirts, worth QA. $1.50 to $1.75 each, at only................ 99G We will show other equally good values at several prices and suggest liberal buying this week. hot Lot 2 We offer a line of Ladies’ Linen Crash Skirts in all sizes, at onH....................................................... Very handsome Crash style of workmanship, at. White Pique Skirts, i very stylish make, at .... 1.00, 1.50, 3.00 Corsets We show forty styles of Corsets in all the new shapes. We can fit yon, suit your style and form, and insure you perfect comfort. We have thoroughly experienced ladies in charge and will fit and guarantee every corset. Snectal A lot of Corsets in broken sizes, worth $1, 1.25 ___________ t,n 1.7 to $1.7o5 pe.aflpc.hh. will ho p.lnsprl nut this "f _ week at only 75c We have two styles of Thompson’s GloveFitting Corsets which we want to introduce. | 1C nnH 0 flfl Thev are worth..................................... I.IJ dllll 2.UU This week we will give with each one of these sold a sterling' silver “Maine” souvenir spoon FREE. These spoons will be given only with these two brands of Thompson’s sets at $1.75 and $2 each. Free Cor 50c We sell a pretty line of good corsets in several styles equal to the usual 75 cent kinds— and we guarantee them not to break—at 50c. Black Skirts We show pretty Mohair and BlackBrilliantine Skirts af $1, $1.50, $2.50, $4. We also offer an extra Silk Skirt, very nobby and dressy, at $5 to $10. Small Necessities of Life Matting tacks worth 5c a pack, at 1 cent Carpet tacks worth 5c a pack, at I cent Premium Glue, mends everything in wood, glass or metal, worth 10 cents a bottle, at 5 cents Water Glasses worth 5 cents each, at 2 cents Individual Butter Plates, cut glass style, worth 5c each, at 2 cents Ice Cream and Sherbet plates and stands worth 10 cents each, at 4 cents Fine Crystal Water Glasses worth 75c a doz. at only 45c a dozen 6 for 25c. Japanese Fans worth 15 and 20c each, at IO cents Pretty .1 apanese Fans worth 10c each, at 5 cents Latest novelties in French fans 50c to $5. Fancy Dimities and Lawns 30 inches wide, worth 10 to 12 cents a yard, at 7'A cents Best quality Table Oil Cloths, the regular 25c quality, at only 15 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY For these two days every piece of Calico in_our stock worth 5c, 6c, 7c and 8c a yard, go at only................................................................ One hundred choice pieces of Zephyr and Ginghams worth 12 to 15c a yard, at only. 10 to 11 o’clock \ 1 case new Fancy Lawns A f 3 to 4 o’clock ('worth 5c a yard, at only . £> Limit and no children. TUESDAY ONLY 10 to 11 | 1 case new Shirting's, all pretty. A | « 3 to 4 f light patterns, worth 6c a yard, at W2G (Limit) Very popular for Children's waists and dresses. 5c 8c ■ic WEDNESDAY ONLY 10 to 11 \ 1 case White Lawns, 27 in. wide, 3 to 4 f worth 5c a yard, at............................. Limit and no children. 2c Buttermilk complexion soap worth 15c a cake, at 8 cents Bread Knife free with 25c box of fine toilet soap. Combination shoe cleanser and polish for tan or ox blood shoes, both for IO cents Camphor Balls, sure death for moths, ' 5 cents Lump Camphor Moth Destroyer, large box, 15 cents Household disinfectant destroys all bad odors and purifies the atmosphere, 25 cents Best sewing cotton, warranted full measure and first quality, 3 spools for IOc Knitting Silk, all colors, on wood spools, at 4 cents Millinery This week we will close out all our finest trimmed Hats at a discount of 33 per cent off. Lovely styles at hardly cost of material. Sailors New lines of Fancy Sailors, two colors, mixed colors and all the fancy straws at 50c. 75c. $1 and $1.25 We will close out one hundred straw sailors worth 40c each, at only 25 cents .See the eleg'ant new Wide Brim Sailors just out. ©octal anb Current Events. Si ^Happenings of tbe “CXIleef?—ipeople ]i>ou Know. jt jt jt jt jt (All Items of a Social and Personal Nature will please be sent to Ninth and Columbus Streets. Telephone Artesia J67. No items received later than 9 o’clock Saturday morning, and to insure attention, should be received Friday.) 1 5^ 5^2 1 *C mm & T took only a passage down Austin street as early as ten o’clock on Wednesday morning, to tell that Waco’s third great Carnival was on, and by three o’clock when flags and bunting were flying from every window, when a confetti carpet covered the ground, and when a cannon blast told that the Carnival King had come to rule over the Realm of Pleasure, it told that Waco’s third great Carnival was an overwhelming success. Even with the rise of dawn there was an unusual stir. The spirit of revelry seemed to infect the very air, and like the little girls tale of woe, “it grew and it grew. ” Bands were outplaying at every corner, the coachmen put an extra polish and the green, white and gold streamers to their traps, and long before noon every body was out in the holiday parade. The Wild Man of Borneo, Charley, the waffle vendor, the Carnival button crier—all were hallooing themselves into attention. Soon the gaily caparisoned marshals on their prancing steeds were seen flying here and there, which signaled the approach of the King. The war of cannon just at one o’clock gave warning of his advent, and with measured steps and slow, his majesty’s chariot wound its course from Franklin into Austin avenue, and thence to his throne at the City Hall. In this his first entry into the Carnival city of Texas, he was escorted by the mysterious Knights of Revelry, several hundred strong, the Baylor cadets and an armed troop of horsemen, headed by a platoon of police, each division headed by a band. As one looked down the street, a sea of masqued faces and grotesquely clad forms met his gaze, until the naturally attired human seemed the oddity. Carnival King Wilcox bore himself with regal mien; indeed, he conld not have had a superior. The royal chariot was drawn by eight milk white horses with gorgeous trappings of purple and sil ver, each horse with his liveried groom. The trumpeter, herald, outrider and little pages were all costumed with accurate detail and dazzling effect. The chariot and throne, all purple and gold, was magnificent, and as the rays from the sun set the moving mass a glitter, cheer after cheer went up from the spectators along the line of march. At the City Hall, the Knights of Revelry in double column with interlaced spears formed an archway under which the royal ermine robe ascended the dais, and from Mayor McCulloch received the mammoth key, indicative of the broadness of the city’s hospitality. Then the bands played Dixie, the crowd yelled, and the bells and whistles told that the beginning of three days of mirth had come. As soon as the myriads of twinkling incadescents told that night shades had gathered, thousands of people gathered upon the streets. Families with their guests lined Austin avenue, the little folks joining just as gleefully in the excitement of the jolly good natured crowd, dodging and throwing, confetti as the grown up folks. Music welled from every source. Many were out in carnival costume, still more with bobbing lanterns. A rollicking, good humored surge of pleasure seeking humanity. While the old folks and the young folks, the sober folks and the gay folks were crowding and crushing down Austin street and watching the maneuvers of the firemen on the square, the Philo club was receiving its quota of g'uests for the reception to the queens and the visiting guests of the home householders. At 9 o’clock every carriage light headed in that direction, and poured into this hospitable club an array of beauty and gallantry that even the Philo itself has seldom seen. The young gentlemen of the club had taken special precaution that the young lady visitors should be escorted, while the large contingent of visiting bachelors did the same pleasant duty for the home guests. The married members of the club with their wives played the agreeable chaperones, . until the large company was made quite imposing. The state was well represented in its galaxy of pretty young women, who danced, coquetted and otherwise entertained so bewitchingly that a very late hour found the Philo still a blaze of light and glory. The gowning of these young women was indeed handsome. It were a revelation to see what taste and elegance the women of Texas could display. The club was prettily decorated, and extra good music provided, all' of which went to make the only strictly society event of the week a notable one. And still another gala event was on for Wednesday evening—the grand Fireman’s ball, so pretentious in its celebration that both the Mannaerchor and the Y. M. C. A. halls were opened to accommodate the crowd. It is estimated that at least five hundred “fire laddies,” in their taking uniforms and fluttering' badges, were here in convention, and the home companies spared no effort to make their stay^ pleasant. The halls were beautifully decorated with appropriate devices for the ball, which was attended by a large number who were not personally connected, but who felt an unbounded interest in the success of entertaining so worthy a body of men. All that goes to make up a merry, successful ball was present, even early morning failing to end the revels. While mirth and pleasure reigned supreme, there was an intellectual revel at Baylor University, largely attended and greatly enjoyed—the intercollegiate debate between the State University and the Baylor, subject: Should the United States Annex the Hawaiian Islands'?” It might have been mentioned as a Baylor debate after all, since one of the University representatives was an old Baylor student. His colleague was Mr. R. C. Watkins, while the Baylor was represented by Messrs. George McDaniel and R. H. Hamilton. Baylor carried off the honor, but in return tendered, a most deligheful midnight banquet at the St. Charles, who really forgot their defeat in so much that was pleasant and witty around the gaily decked board. There were seven courses served, and much said to entertain. Nothing' could Lave been more propitious in the way of weather than the three Carnival days. So, Thursday morning found the incoming trains adding many to the grand concourse of people. To spme, this was the crowning day of the Carnival; to all, it was sufficient to gratify even the most sanguine expectations of a feast for the beautiful. Everybody was on the streets at an early hour, bands were catching up the refrains from each other until every corner seemed to revel in sweet sounds. Carriages were flying here and there meeting guests upon the incoming trains, and all was bustle and stir. The Knights of Revelry took the streets at 11 o’clock, and entertained for an hour. Immediately after dinner, the marshals of the parade, on their gaily caparisoned steeds, began the work of forming the great parade, and, until six, they were kept busy putting the immense concourse of floats, carriages and other features of the great slow into line. In the meantime great crowds poured into Austin and the other streets along the line of march, until fully thirty thousand were there to admire the taste and ingenuity of Waco’s men and women; to catch the excitement of the day and to enjot the music from the numerous bands Along the residence blocks many (Continued on Third Page)
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ID | tx-waco-nwp-art_1898-05-15 |
Title | Artesia (Waco, Texas) Vol. 8 No. 20, Sunday, May 15, 1898 |
Date | 1898-05-15 |
Volume | 8 |
Issue | 20 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Publisher | Artesia Publishing Company |
Language | English |
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OCR - Transcript | VOL. VIII. WACO, TEXAS, SUNDAY, MAY 15, 1898. No. 20 Some Everyday Necessities These are all strictly firstclass goods. The lots are mostly small and prices are cut to close them out sure and quick. Ladies’ Finest White Kid Gloves, fancy stitching, worth $1.50 a Qfl. pair, at only....................................vwv Pure Silk Mitts in regular and extra sizes, worth 75 cents a pair J| A _ at only ........................................... ®t5IG All Silk Mitts, excellent values at 35 cents and 10 cents a pair, at OC. only............................... faUV Handsome Silk Sashes 31 yds. long, 5 inches wide, worth $5 each, A AA at only......................................... OiUU A pretty line of fancy Silk Sashes, worth $2 and $2.50 each, at I Eft only................................................. IlOU Latest styles in Ladies’ Linen Collars, all sizes, worth 15 cents I ft a each, at only................................... IUG We offer immense showings of fancy Ribbons in all colors, kinds and widths, and every piece at the lowest prices in the city. A positive saving of about 30 per cent. Womans Week This week we talk in the interest of women—about women’s wear— and at prices to please women. We want to impress the magnitude of our Corset department and our other departments devoted to Woman’s Readymade Wear. It is impossible for us to do justice to these lines in ad advertisement, but we promise to make this a Remarkable Sale Goods will be displayed liberally and we beg the opportunity to talk to you personally through our clerks in these departments. For the Boys Boys' Clothing We carry a full and complete line of everything for children’s We show boys’ well made Percale Waists in blue, red and assorted colors at only 25 cents A pretty line of boys’ white and col’d waists at only 50 cents Elegant line of splendid waists, with pat. washable buttons at 75 cents Blouse waists and waists of all kinds in all sizes and at all prices, and every price the lowest in the city. Boys’ clothing to be satisfactory must be made specially for boys—well and durably made. We have ours made that way and will give a pair free for every pair of our CrackaJack Knee Pants that rip. The price is only 50 cents a pair. Have a finer grade at 75c, and still finer at $1. Boys’ suits for little boys and big boys at 50 cents a suit to $5.00 a suit. Come and see us about anything for boys’ wear—including boys’ good Shoes. A Word on the Silk Question We have sold immense quantities of Silk Dress Goods this season. We have immense quantities yet to sell. This week we reduce prices along many lines and offer extra inducements in our Silk department. Evening Silks These are the right goods in right shades at right prices. A special line for graduating dresses such as White Crepe de Chin, White Taffetas, White Brocades in '^aft'eta and Duchess, Liberty Silk and Mouseline de Soi and all other desirable kinds. If you want a pretty GraduatingDress see these pretty goods at prices from 19c a yard to $1.65 a yard. We have everything to trim them with. Special A pretty 11inch Black Silk Fish Net worth $1 a yard, goes this week at only 67a cents Corsets, Underwear, Dress Skirts. We have the largest and best lighted department devoted to these lines. Thoroughly experienced ladies are in charge and convenient and private trvingon rooms are at their service. To accommodate the extra trade these prices must bring us this week, we have engaged extra help so all may be waited on promptly. Ladies' Waists Special for this week only we offer a line of Finest Fancy Organdy Waists, regular price $2.50 and I QE $3 each, at only.............................................................. IivU Ladies’elegant Waist, fine and novel styles, I AE worth $1.50 and $1.75 each, at only....................... IifaU Ladies’ pretty and stylish Waists, in Percale "IC* and Lawns, worth $1 and $1.25 each, at only .... IUV AC. This week we will sell Misses’ pretty Waists in ■■wG g'ood assortment of colors and patterns, worth 50c, 75c and $1 each, all at only 25c each. Ladies' Vests 25c lO cents 25c Several styles of Ladies’ Silk Vests, finished with silk braid, worth $1.25 each, will go this week at only................................................................................ IvC Ladies’ Finest Silk Vests, extra quality, 1 Eft worth $2 and $2.50 each, at only............................. liwU A few Ladies’ Silk Vests worth 50 to 75c each, close out at only ............................................................. E. Good White Gauze Vests, all sizes, worth 10 OG each, at only 5 cents. Ladies’ Lisle Thread Vests, nice finished and in all sizes, at only................................................. .. Handsome lace trimmed Summer Vests worth I Aft $1.50 each, at only $1.25 and .................................... liUU Ladies' Wrappers A pretty line of good Calico Wrappers in nice Ef ft . patterns and well made, worth 75c each, at only wllG Fine Parcale and Lawn Wrappers, splendid QQ. values in handsomest styles, at only.................... 99G Crash Skirts 50c Skirts in very best 1.00 Muslin Underwear We have the handsomest and best stock of Muslin Underwear made—“The French Fashioned.” Knowing this to be a fact, we want you to know it. Prices are as low as any, and this week much lower than any. I Ladies pretty Chemise, Skirts, Drawers, Gowns and Corset Covers worth 75c EQ to $1.25 each, go in this lot at............ VvC We wil^ limit the quantity sold to any one customer, but hope all our friends will take advantage of these great drives. Handsomest styles in all garments; Gowns, Chemise, Drawers and Skirts, worth QA. $1.50 to $1.75 each, at only................ 99G We will show other equally good values at several prices and suggest liberal buying this week. hot Lot 2 We offer a line of Ladies’ Linen Crash Skirts in all sizes, at onH....................................................... Very handsome Crash style of workmanship, at. White Pique Skirts, i very stylish make, at .... 1.00, 1.50, 3.00 Corsets We show forty styles of Corsets in all the new shapes. We can fit yon, suit your style and form, and insure you perfect comfort. We have thoroughly experienced ladies in charge and will fit and guarantee every corset. Snectal A lot of Corsets in broken sizes, worth $1, 1.25 ___________ t,n 1.7 to $1.7o5 pe.aflpc.hh. will ho p.lnsprl nut this "f _ week at only 75c We have two styles of Thompson’s GloveFitting Corsets which we want to introduce. | 1C nnH 0 flfl Thev are worth..................................... I.IJ dllll 2.UU This week we will give with each one of these sold a sterling' silver “Maine” souvenir spoon FREE. These spoons will be given only with these two brands of Thompson’s sets at $1.75 and $2 each. Free Cor 50c We sell a pretty line of good corsets in several styles equal to the usual 75 cent kinds— and we guarantee them not to break—at 50c. Black Skirts We show pretty Mohair and BlackBrilliantine Skirts af $1, $1.50, $2.50, $4. We also offer an extra Silk Skirt, very nobby and dressy, at $5 to $10. Small Necessities of Life Matting tacks worth 5c a pack, at 1 cent Carpet tacks worth 5c a pack, at I cent Premium Glue, mends everything in wood, glass or metal, worth 10 cents a bottle, at 5 cents Water Glasses worth 5 cents each, at 2 cents Individual Butter Plates, cut glass style, worth 5c each, at 2 cents Ice Cream and Sherbet plates and stands worth 10 cents each, at 4 cents Fine Crystal Water Glasses worth 75c a doz. at only 45c a dozen 6 for 25c. Japanese Fans worth 15 and 20c each, at IO cents Pretty .1 apanese Fans worth 10c each, at 5 cents Latest novelties in French fans 50c to $5. Fancy Dimities and Lawns 30 inches wide, worth 10 to 12 cents a yard, at 7'A cents Best quality Table Oil Cloths, the regular 25c quality, at only 15 cents MONDAY and TUESDAY For these two days every piece of Calico in_our stock worth 5c, 6c, 7c and 8c a yard, go at only................................................................ One hundred choice pieces of Zephyr and Ginghams worth 12 to 15c a yard, at only. 10 to 11 o’clock \ 1 case new Fancy Lawns A f 3 to 4 o’clock ('worth 5c a yard, at only . £> Limit and no children. TUESDAY ONLY 10 to 11 | 1 case new Shirting's, all pretty. A | « 3 to 4 f light patterns, worth 6c a yard, at W2G (Limit) Very popular for Children's waists and dresses. 5c 8c ■ic WEDNESDAY ONLY 10 to 11 \ 1 case White Lawns, 27 in. wide, 3 to 4 f worth 5c a yard, at............................. Limit and no children. 2c Buttermilk complexion soap worth 15c a cake, at 8 cents Bread Knife free with 25c box of fine toilet soap. Combination shoe cleanser and polish for tan or ox blood shoes, both for IO cents Camphor Balls, sure death for moths, ' 5 cents Lump Camphor Moth Destroyer, large box, 15 cents Household disinfectant destroys all bad odors and purifies the atmosphere, 25 cents Best sewing cotton, warranted full measure and first quality, 3 spools for IOc Knitting Silk, all colors, on wood spools, at 4 cents Millinery This week we will close out all our finest trimmed Hats at a discount of 33 per cent off. Lovely styles at hardly cost of material. Sailors New lines of Fancy Sailors, two colors, mixed colors and all the fancy straws at 50c. 75c. $1 and $1.25 We will close out one hundred straw sailors worth 40c each, at only 25 cents .See the eleg'ant new Wide Brim Sailors just out. ©octal anb Current Events. Si ^Happenings of tbe “CXIleef?—ipeople ]i>ou Know. jt jt jt jt jt (All Items of a Social and Personal Nature will please be sent to Ninth and Columbus Streets. Telephone Artesia J67. No items received later than 9 o’clock Saturday morning, and to insure attention, should be received Friday.) 1 5^ 5^2 1 *C mm & T took only a passage down Austin street as early as ten o’clock on Wednesday morning, to tell that Waco’s third great Carnival was on, and by three o’clock when flags and bunting were flying from every window, when a confetti carpet covered the ground, and when a cannon blast told that the Carnival King had come to rule over the Realm of Pleasure, it told that Waco’s third great Carnival was an overwhelming success. Even with the rise of dawn there was an unusual stir. The spirit of revelry seemed to infect the very air, and like the little girls tale of woe, “it grew and it grew. ” Bands were outplaying at every corner, the coachmen put an extra polish and the green, white and gold streamers to their traps, and long before noon every body was out in the holiday parade. The Wild Man of Borneo, Charley, the waffle vendor, the Carnival button crier—all were hallooing themselves into attention. Soon the gaily caparisoned marshals on their prancing steeds were seen flying here and there, which signaled the approach of the King. The war of cannon just at one o’clock gave warning of his advent, and with measured steps and slow, his majesty’s chariot wound its course from Franklin into Austin avenue, and thence to his throne at the City Hall. In this his first entry into the Carnival city of Texas, he was escorted by the mysterious Knights of Revelry, several hundred strong, the Baylor cadets and an armed troop of horsemen, headed by a platoon of police, each division headed by a band. As one looked down the street, a sea of masqued faces and grotesquely clad forms met his gaze, until the naturally attired human seemed the oddity. Carnival King Wilcox bore himself with regal mien; indeed, he conld not have had a superior. The royal chariot was drawn by eight milk white horses with gorgeous trappings of purple and sil ver, each horse with his liveried groom. The trumpeter, herald, outrider and little pages were all costumed with accurate detail and dazzling effect. The chariot and throne, all purple and gold, was magnificent, and as the rays from the sun set the moving mass a glitter, cheer after cheer went up from the spectators along the line of march. At the City Hall, the Knights of Revelry in double column with interlaced spears formed an archway under which the royal ermine robe ascended the dais, and from Mayor McCulloch received the mammoth key, indicative of the broadness of the city’s hospitality. Then the bands played Dixie, the crowd yelled, and the bells and whistles told that the beginning of three days of mirth had come. As soon as the myriads of twinkling incadescents told that night shades had gathered, thousands of people gathered upon the streets. Families with their guests lined Austin avenue, the little folks joining just as gleefully in the excitement of the jolly good natured crowd, dodging and throwing, confetti as the grown up folks. Music welled from every source. Many were out in carnival costume, still more with bobbing lanterns. A rollicking, good humored surge of pleasure seeking humanity. While the old folks and the young folks, the sober folks and the gay folks were crowding and crushing down Austin street and watching the maneuvers of the firemen on the square, the Philo club was receiving its quota of g'uests for the reception to the queens and the visiting guests of the home householders. At 9 o’clock every carriage light headed in that direction, and poured into this hospitable club an array of beauty and gallantry that even the Philo itself has seldom seen. The young gentlemen of the club had taken special precaution that the young lady visitors should be escorted, while the large contingent of visiting bachelors did the same pleasant duty for the home guests. The married members of the club with their wives played the agreeable chaperones, . until the large company was made quite imposing. The state was well represented in its galaxy of pretty young women, who danced, coquetted and otherwise entertained so bewitchingly that a very late hour found the Philo still a blaze of light and glory. The gowning of these young women was indeed handsome. It were a revelation to see what taste and elegance the women of Texas could display. The club was prettily decorated, and extra good music provided, all' of which went to make the only strictly society event of the week a notable one. And still another gala event was on for Wednesday evening—the grand Fireman’s ball, so pretentious in its celebration that both the Mannaerchor and the Y. M. C. A. halls were opened to accommodate the crowd. It is estimated that at least five hundred “fire laddies,” in their taking uniforms and fluttering' badges, were here in convention, and the home companies spared no effort to make their stay^ pleasant. The halls were beautifully decorated with appropriate devices for the ball, which was attended by a large number who were not personally connected, but who felt an unbounded interest in the success of entertaining so worthy a body of men. All that goes to make up a merry, successful ball was present, even early morning failing to end the revels. While mirth and pleasure reigned supreme, there was an intellectual revel at Baylor University, largely attended and greatly enjoyed—the intercollegiate debate between the State University and the Baylor, subject: Should the United States Annex the Hawaiian Islands'?” It might have been mentioned as a Baylor debate after all, since one of the University representatives was an old Baylor student. His colleague was Mr. R. C. Watkins, while the Baylor was represented by Messrs. George McDaniel and R. H. Hamilton. Baylor carried off the honor, but in return tendered, a most deligheful midnight banquet at the St. Charles, who really forgot their defeat in so much that was pleasant and witty around the gaily decked board. There were seven courses served, and much said to entertain. Nothing' could Lave been more propitious in the way of weather than the three Carnival days. So, Thursday morning found the incoming trains adding many to the grand concourse of people. To spme, this was the crowning day of the Carnival; to all, it was sufficient to gratify even the most sanguine expectations of a feast for the beautiful. Everybody was on the streets at an early hour, bands were catching up the refrains from each other until every corner seemed to revel in sweet sounds. Carriages were flying here and there meeting guests upon the incoming trains, and all was bustle and stir. The Knights of Revelry took the streets at 11 o’clock, and entertained for an hour. Immediately after dinner, the marshals of the parade, on their gaily caparisoned steeds, began the work of forming the great parade, and, until six, they were kept busy putting the immense concourse of floats, carriages and other features of the great slow into line. In the meantime great crowds poured into Austin and the other streets along the line of march, until fully thirty thousand were there to admire the taste and ingenuity of Waco’s men and women; to catch the excitement of the day and to enjot the music from the numerous bands Along the residence blocks many (Continued on Third Page) |
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