Evening journal., 1900-06-22
LARGE CROWDS
In ATTENDANCE
Thousands ThrOnged the
Carnival Yesterday
INTEREST IN MASKED PARADE
Hundreds Expected to Participate in
Merry Military Pa
rade To-day


rade To-day
Since the Elks carnival began on
Monday last, no such a crowd OF peo-
pie thronged the grounds as yesterday
afternoon and last night, nearly $4,000
being in attendance.
Early in the evening there was a
great rush at the gates, and 1t was
to place extra ticket-takers
on duty in order to accommodate the
people
PARADE OF SOCIETIES.
At z o'clock last evening a parade OF /
fraternal societies took place. those in
line being: Chester Lodge Of Elks, /
Camden Lodge Of Elks, Crusaders Cas-
tie. Knights of the Golden Eagle; /
Shields Library Association and Della /
ware Conclave, Heptasophs. and Will
mington Lodge Of Elks. The visiting
Elks and the other organizations pre-
sented a fine appearance. The Shields
Library Association had one hundred
ter Elks wore white duck trousers and
dark coats. Crusaders Castle marched
well. Paul T.. McCurdy was chief mar
shal.
IN THE MIDWAY.
After the parade reached the fair
grounds therush commenced, and OF the
large number that entered the gates
fully 20 per cent visited the shows on
the Midway, which, In itself. was the
best endorsement Of the program Of en-
tertainment provided by Manager
Frank c. BostOck. The career OF this
famous Snowman, who was born in the
travelling wagon In which he now lives,
has been one lifelong gserieso OF successes.
and it is in a place like the Elks fair
grounds that a mans ability, both ex-
ecutive and intuitive. is most severely
tested.
To-day Mr.. BOstOck, whose supply Of
novelties appears to be inexhaustible.
has arranged a program likely TO in
terest the military and literary visitors
to the fair. A new feature Of the
Streets of Cairo" will be thrilling ex-
positions Of semi-barbaric warfare as
presented by the celebrated Wata-
Nabe troupe of royal Japanese. This
act consists of sword and spear com
bats, illustrative of the fierce and
blOOdthirsty character of our Oriental
nations. Another new feature to-day
will be an entirely new vaudeville pro-
gram in the German village. which has
I proved to be one of the most attractive
features of the season.
Many amusing scenes were witness
ed within the Midway as the visitors
inspected the various attractions. One
which attracted most attention was two
women who. in attempting to mount
one OF the camels. were pitched to the
ground. Both escaped injury.
TO-DAY's PROGRAM.
The First Battalion of the Delaware
National Guard will parade this after
noon. The parade will start about 2.3l
o'clock 1t will form at Fourth and
French streets, and will move over tho
following route: French to Third, tC
Market to. Ninth, to Washington, tC
the fair grounds. Captain Matlack and
Adjutant Clarence Dillon will be in
command.
After the soldiers arrive on the
grounds they will march TO the Mid
way, where they will be reviewed by
IAO1tInOI anu MS tldu.
The greatest parade of the week will
take place this evening. Those who
take part will be masked, and great
preparations are being made. Chic
Marshal II. Howard Carver has already
received assurance thatthe Wilmington
Bicycle Club, Rockford Club, Whining
ton COnclave and Industry Conclave
Mogullians, and Chester Elks will pa
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dustrial maskers. The Wilmington Bi
cycle Club has made great preparation
and promises some startling effects
Wilmington Conclave of Mogullians ar,
expecting a great time. They will b.
headed by an elephant and severa
members will ride donkeys There will
also be two floats. The First Regiment
Hyatts, two MOgullian and the RAJ
Tag Band, of the Highlands. will be II
line. The parade will start at IA
o'clock. It will form at Fourth an,
French streets. and will go over tn
following route: French to Third, L
Market to Ninth. to Washington. pass
ing around the Garfield Monument an,
out Washington street to the fai
grounds.
r Masks will not be removed until lat
g. in the evening. Chief Marshal Carve
) will be assisted by Aides p. e. Nc
4 Curdy, Dr. Philip Traynor and Captain
Rutan.
Tomorrow evening, at 10 o'clock, lit
J tie Bertha Greenwood, who officiatei
at the opening Of the fair on Monday
will be presented with a handsome sol
medal by the Lodge Of Ell1s
The voting contest for the ilremen'
a horn will o1oep at & ofcfoql fo-roo,.rov
r evening.
d CLERICAL DEPARTMENT BUSY.
The clerical department of the carni
J. val has had its hands full during tn
last two weeks. and has worked al
day and far into the night 10 keep pac
with the demands made upon it, Mis-
n Miss Clara. e. Scott has been the OFF
n cial stenosrapher, and her work ha
been ardu0us