Evening journal., 1907-07-18
Pony Drawing Monster Bass
Drum Baked, Delaying
Train 20 Minutes

Members Of the local lodge Of Elks 10
the number of one hundred went to
Philadelphia by special train on the
p. b. and w. Railroad. leaving French
street station at $40 O'Clock this mora
ing, but they did not take "rony Elk
w tn them.
Tony is a white pony which was
hired from Herbert White, a livery
man. by the Elks to take TO the
Quaker City to have N line in the big
parade to-day. THE pony was decor
nted with the colors of the Elks and
strapped on his head was a pair Of
antlers. He paradcd down Market
street this morning with Egan's Band
of Delaware dragging behind him q
buggy on which was strapped an i'm
mense bass drum. All went well until
an attempt was made to load Tony
on a baggage car after the wagon and
bass drum had been gotten aboard.
There was no plank upon which tho
pony could walk 10 to the car door
and it was decided to lift him up
bofiy.
Tried to Hoist Him.
N'Tony" was unlocked from the
buggy. was blindfolded. placed on the
baggage elevator and hoisted to the
second floor of the station. Then he
was led to the door of the baggage ear
and an effort was made to lift him in.
This he objected to so strenuously that
the attempt was abandoned and it was
decided to lead him up the steps at the
rear Of the car.
Tony got his fore feet on the first
step and then would go no further. AT
this juncture some one suggested that
the pony be let down on the elevator
and placed on a baggage truck, hauled
up again. wheeled to the car door and
walked in.
Tony Wouldn't Bulge.
This appeared to meet the approval
of every one about except Tony VINO
was led back to the elevator and low
cred down. He still had his horns on
but when the man who had hold of his
head attempted to lead him out of the
elevator at the first floor the horns
caught on the screening which protects
the entrance to the lifting machine.
on came the hornss bride and the
covering which was over his head The
sliding door leading to the elevator
was closed quickly and Tony AMI
two men who were holding him were
shut in the elevator.
Next an attempt was made to replace
the bit in "Tony's" mouth. but ne
clenched his teeth and refused to open
them. He also gave a warning az TO
how he felt on the subject by lifting
his hind legs in a suspicious manner
and Hopping his ears.
The conductor of the special, noting
that time was flying, called "au
aboard" and the train pulled out with
..Tony" still standing in the elevator
calmly viewing the situation.
Notwithstanding their disappoint-
ment at having to leave ''rony Elk
hehind. the members of the Whining
ton Lodge will make a fine showing in
the parade If their march down Market
street is a criterion. Egan's Band
was in fine fettle. the white lck coats
and CAPS and the dark trousers maxi
ing an exceedingly neat appearance.
There were forty-two musicians in the
line Behind them came the one hum
dred Elks who comprised the march
ing club. They wore straw hats,
white rundown collars with purple
bow ties. blue serge suits and tan
shoes. and each man carried a cane
from which dangled the colors Of the
order.
James H. Kane. chief marshal,
marched proudly at the head Of the
lodge. The Elks were given an ovation
from their friends assembled along the
sidewalk.