Arizona republican., 1899-12-07

carried cane which bore a purple rib- bon tie. On the lapels of their coats the Elks wore the handsome badge of the day, which was of purple color, with an elk's head hung from key. On the key was the word City" which signified that the key of the city was theirs for the day.
 The reviewing stand at the court house plaza was occupied by the queen of the carnival and her maids of honor. As the Elks passed this stand the plug hats were raised in honor to the 1 beautiful young ladies who are the central figures of the social side of the great carnival Washington street was fairly packed with people, The spec i tators formed a compact wall for i blocks, and hundreds viewed the spec tacle from the roofs of business blocks. It was a grand opening of the day claimed by this society, and the Elks have reason to feel proud.
 ! The chief officers of the order led the pageant on horseback. There were three of them, one bearing the Elks | flag. The Pioneer band came next in line, followed by a carriage containing the exalted rulers. Twenty-eight Elks marched after the carriage, and em- | braced the members of a visiting so- ciety who came to participate in the i pleasures of the day. Then came the float Charity A beautiful girl held a purse toward a widow and her son, | the scene representing the benevolence of the Elks. The float was dressed in purple, the chosen color of the Elks as were the other two floats that fol- oor fHuo followed by the float Justice" A great eagle was placed on this float lowering over the head of a goddess of liberty, who held the scales of justice in one hand, the other resting on a sword at her side. A carriage con- taining members of the Albuqueruue and five Elks from New Mexico walked after the band. The third float fol- lowed in the line. It represented provided feast for a dozen small boys who wore sailor hats, and sur rounded the cup enjoying the good things placed at their disposal. A clock in the background marked the hour of eleven.
 Il Thirty-four Elks came next and after [, A elks head rested on pedestal and was guarded by two young ladies and a young man, who were prettily cos tuned. The last contingent of the Elks followed and there were fifty-four or them- The Indian school band led the cowboys and Indians and the indus trlal floats that came next. Doc Good Tn rode at the head of the cowboys. mere was not such a large turnout as was seen on Monday, but there was a good representation and they formed most interesting feature of the pa- rade.
 The 'Curio" was represented by a handsome float which contained h. alan art tastily arranged. Following the float came the Indians dressed in the paint and feathers of warriors. The salt River valley was represented by the two floats that appeared in the Monday parade, one showing the immi- grant coming to the valley and the other displaying the prosperity which results from settling here. A string or Jerky' was strung on the cover of the emigrant wagon, and made a most realistic adornment Lawrence &- Clark participated with a display of carriages which were occupied by lit- tie girls. The three floats of the Indian school were in line, and the spectators l were glad to get a second view of these interesting representations of the industrial life of that institution.
 The fire department turned out to the alarm sounded by the Elks. and contributed to the interest of the pa rade. Chief Fromm rode at the head of the division, followed by Mariners juvenile band, and the engine, hook and ladder and hose carts followed. the most of the apparatus bearing elaborate decorations Ezra Thayer's float was witnessed again, as was also Andrews & Sons bicycle float and the Hallwood Cash Register company. The rear of the parade was formed by a contingent ot Indians.
 During the morning the EIks re- ceived the visiting delegates at their rooms. and the badges were distributed among them. Prescott lodge No. 33C came down in a body on yesterday s excursion and the following members Of that lodge appeared in the parade:
 George Ruffner, J. Hudgens, E. E. Wann, R. M. Ling, J. P. Burk, T. E. Campbell. T. B. Davis, M. D., H. G. Gwynn, John Bagby, G. H. Cook, J. E. Morrison, J. Collins, s. A. Prince, E. A. KastneF. Joe Herman, B. H. Smith. J. F. Yeager, P. L. Kastner, H. L. Fishel. A. L. Marsh, G. s. Furgeson, C. R. Martindell, Ben Belcher William Me Crea, F. A. Tritle. Jr, Ed Lit, Charles Martin, J. l.. Munds, Tom Shultz, Rich ard Dawson, E., G. Barthol, J. Wood, J. P. Dillon, Charles Hooker, G. H. Schuerman, F. E. Andrews, l.. c. Con- zales, J. NJ. Speck, J. k. Campbell, John Stocks, w. F. Stone.