The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-16
IS PROVING A SUCCESS
ELKs' STREET FAIR AT SELMA
 IN FULL SWING.
Governor Jelks and Messrs. W. W. Brandon and J. T. Hefin Will Be Guests of the Gen.
 tral City Today.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Oct. 15.
 The Elks' Street Fair opened in dead earnest at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon when Her Majesty. the Queen. came dash ing up to the Hotel Albert in a hand somely decorated carriage. with Mir. w. B. Craig sitting bv her side. A squadron of the Dallas Light Dragons accompa- nied Her Majesty as a guard of honor. These Dragons wore Elk colors and even even their & horses and saddles were deco ron was commanded by Lieutenant Do- herty, and he and his men were loudly cheered as they dashed up Broad Street at a rapid gait en route to the residence of the Queen to escort her down town.
 The Maids of Honor reached the Hotel Albert In advance of the Queen. Miss Ce- ieste Kayser and Miss Mary Boggs came in the first carriage, escorted by Chamb- liss Keith and Emil Karpe. In few minutes the other two maids, Miss Bessie Hudson and Miss Claudia Shields, came tn an equally handsome turnout accom- panied by Robert D. Walker and John Burns The Maids of Honor were hand somely gowned and looked indeed like they were born to do honor at the court of some Queen. Their escorts were at tired in the latest fashion, and wore silk tiles, which gave them distinguished
 The Queen. Miss Margaret Johnson,
 
 the centre of all eyes
 The Queen wore the handsome gown that the Elks purchased for the young lady so fortunate as to win the honor of heinz Queen and hats were 6offed to her on all sides as the royal coach drove down Broad Street to the entrance of Elk Street.
 The 9th Regiment band of Georgia, led the procession, followed by the Dragons, the mounted police and then came the vehicles of Her Majesty and her Maids of Honor. These were followed by a long line of Elks on foot marching two abreast They wore Elk hats, and many of them carried Elk umbrellas. and the colors of the order faupted in the breeze from the lapels of their coats They pre- scented a very picturesque appearance in- deed. and the thousands Of men. women ana children who lined the sidewalks gave them a royal welcome as they kept step to the inspiring music.
 The procession went through the en- trance to the Elks Street Fair. and the crowd was immense around the entrance as the procession moved into the enclos- ure between the'two castles and on under the triumphal arch, and came to stop at the grand stand at the intersection of Lauderdale and Alabama Streets. Here the carriages. the horsemen and the Elks on foot ranged themselves in a circle around the stand. The 9th Regiment band played several selections while the large crowd was buying tickets and get ting through the gates.
 
 forward and in a few well chosen words stated that the Selma Elks Street Fair was ready to be formally opened. He also sad that the fair was in very imperfect state. as that was the first day, and that all of the attractions had not arrived but there would be good many to come at 4 o'clock. that afternoon and during the night and that Tuesday the Street Fair would be open in real earnest. He then introduced Hon. V. R. Atkins. President of the Council. who presented the keys of the city to the Queen for Mayor Mo Leod, who was absent because of illness in his family. Captain Atkins said in presenting the keys to her Majesty: Most Gracious and Lovely Queen:
 Tn my humble capacity come to meet you representing the people of this beau- tiful city, people deserving of every good and perfect gift. In their name I extend to you and your mighty host a It Is but right and befiitting that we should, from time to time, surrender all that we have to the worship of beauty, purseS and loveliness In this cause we ourselves and our homes with your lovely colors. Your flag shall fly to the winds | from every parapet and every wall, and you shall be our Queen and indeed reign supreme in our hearts.
 Tn delivering to you the keys of this | our beautiful city. l would plead with | your Majesty to have your officers to guard well the outer gates. placing upon  lancers, and have them see to 1t that no unworthy or undeserving person enters therein. remembering that we your hum ble subjects, are moral and Christian people and would be guarded from the contaminating influence of immortality and vice.
 we deliver in your keeping. most gra- cious Queen. our richest treasures. all that we hold dear upon earth, realizing and feeling sure that with wisdom and loyalty you will guard them faithful"
 N1.. speech he handed the keys to Mir. w. B. Craig, the representative of the Queen. who responded as follows:
 As the representative of the Queen beg to say that Her Majesty accepts your hospitality with sincerest thanks. The observance of this ancient custom of presenting to your visitor the keys of your city, is most pleasing to Her Majes-
 She rules the realms of Joy and Happi- ness; responsibilities and dull cares are unknown in her kingdom: and her sub jects are the devoted followers of the Divinity. Pleasure. She bids me. there fore, give you the assurance that the keys this day presented to her. will be used to unlock, for the people, the store houses of pleasure: to turn the laughing sunshine full upon the frowning clouds and drive them fast before it. and to open for the people the gates of the Car nival and bid them all come in and join her merry throng.
 Sir, your keys are in the keeping of a most gracious Majesty and l assure you, that, so long as she possesses them, they will neer be turned to lock out a smile or withheld when gaiety knocks at the door.
 Good people. the Queen directs me to say that the Carnival is now open. Leave all your cares behind, put on your holi- day smile. and come and enjoy the world of wonders, unlocked for you by the hand of the Queen. with the golden keys of Pleasure"
 At the conclusion of the ceremonies the procession of carriages and mounted guards moved through the crowds. the "spielers commenced to spiel:" the meg aphone's clarion notes mingled with the began to take in the different attract ions and seemed to enjoy the sights very much. More than a thousand turned out at night and the young people had confetti battles and took in the pony | show and other sights.
 The following attractions came in last night and were placed in position today | and are running in full blast tonight: James Bros moving pictures. These scenes are depicted President McKin- leys funeral pI ocession was also given. and the deed of the assassin was brought to view in a manner most realistic and dramatic McMillans Electric Fountain was also placed in position. This is a magnificent attraction, and the effect was dazzling as the water was thrown up to a height of eighteen feet over the many colored electric lights McKav's s vaudeville artists were also on exhibi- ton, and attracted a good deal of atten-