The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-09
ELKs WE'RE FRISKY.
Novel Sights Connected With the
Rig Parade.

In spite of the hot sun, the Elks' Paraaae
came fully up to the expectations OF inc
most sanguine of the visitors
The crowds on the streets numbered INTO
the thousands but yet were not so dense as
to interfere with pleasant enjoyment Oh tne
sight, and what was seen was more tnau
worth seeing. There have been many pa "a
rades in Minneapolis, but in the matter Oh
music probably the Elks parade is the peer
of all. The visitors brought some splendld
bands with them,and the music was OF a hlgh
order of excellence. :,
The parade itself which an hour in
passing given point, was headed by the
usual platoon of mounted and foot ponce,
followed by DAMS band, which headed the
MINNEAPOLIS "A drill corps, commanded by
Capt Ames. The boys never looked better,
and executed fancy movements along the llne
of march amid great applause; Men ntitb
their straw hats with the Elk colors, and
natty suits of blue with the pink SHIRTS, ana
parasols of purple ana white. They maze
a wonderful appearance. Members OF "A IN
carriages and coaches followed, and in
carriage a full rugged clown WIN
goat, which it is expected some one Will Dc
asked to ride in the future.
New York No. l came next in carriages.
followed by Philadelphia No. 2, Cincinnati,
with its handsome banner, Pittsburg NO II,
Atlantic City, all in carriages. Columbus u,
had carriages, and colossal colored woman,
while a very comfcaI Rube from Ohio's rural
districts walked by the side of the equipages.
Portland Or, had two carriages.
in their handsome white and blue suits,
swung into Ene. filling up half block. They
headed the most gentcel drill corps OF the
parade-Louisville Led by handsome ban
ners, this splendid drill corps marched in
exact precision.
ST. Louis rugged out a hayseed delegation
in character. Riding on load of hay were
alleged farmers; others led a COW, while 9TH
ers carried signs, which asserted that This
is the hay that grows ii me streets OF St.
LOUIS" and This is the that eat the
ha
and so on down the line.
Hartford lodge brought a band and the
drill corps, with its blue coats white pants
and straw hats. with each man carrying the
stars and stripes, brought out a spontaneous
cheer wherever they went with their pre-
Csc marching.
New Haven, Conn, came in carriage, fol-
lowed by ambulance in case Of need.
Kansas City made a genteel appearance,
with their white pants and Purp.e parasols.
| The delegation was larger one than had
been expected.
One of the most enthusiastic receptions
was given by the crowd to Detroit, headed by
| it's own band, playing in splendid form.
Omaha came with its own band. that Of the
Twenty-second infantry. from Fort Cook.
Wheeling, w. Va, had one man in buggy,
with a banner which read All by my lone
! some.' He had no band.
Albany had enough members to compile; ely
load a tastefully decorated COACH provided
with provisions if for a siege
| Rooms Minneapolis band headed the most
fashy corps of the parade, clad in Zouave
effect This was ToIedo with a large dele
cation. the dressy costumes being of crimson
throughout, from cap to toe. perfect wave
of applause greeted their appearance and
| marching.
st. Paul followed 142 strong, and singing
on the line of march an ode, emblemati3 of
the glory of st. Paul, and the distance to
| New Orleans and something about walking.
| 1t is said their suits were gems. but their
plaid shirts were so extra loud that the
exact description of the rest could not be
| ascertained. They were headed by Seibert's
Third Regiment band, in full number.
Indianapolis followed behind their own
| band, in white and black suits making a
numbers.
Terre Haute must have been seen to be
appreciated. They were headed by Watson S
! auxiliary band, and marched in full open
| order, taking the whole width of the street
South Bend, Ind, lodge was loaded in a
! police patrol wagon, that looked like bust
| ness. A. NJ. Barron was captain and W. H
| Parry drove.
Des Moines had dog cart with carnival
| party dressed in male and female attire and
| having all the fun out of it possible.
Sioux City had team of live elks. each
| wearing a collar of roses and hung with fes-
toons of flowers. The lodge members fol
! lowed in neat suits and caps with green
| umbrellas.
Sioux Falls wore white even to the shoes
with blue coats. They turned out a drill
| corps thirty-two strong.
Duluths band was followed by a Sioux
| Indian in full war paint and war bonnet, car.
| rying the banner. Their turnout was fifty
| four strong.
Allegheny so to speak, brought down the
| house. They were headed by the band from
| Fort Smelling, which had been measured fol
suits of white, so that all were alike Every
thing was white except the purple parasols
| They had white helmets, with an elk heat
of gold surmounting, and they marched like
| regular army soldiers.
saltwater made a splendid appearance witt
large turnout. They brought their owl
fine band, and the whole brought out ap
| plause along the line of march,
Camden, N. j., had a goodly turnout, witt