The Cumberland Islander
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2015-12-18
issued: 1924-11-15
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note: EHF, CUMBERLAND ISLANDER iff With which ls consolidated the Cumberland News. FORTY-THIRD YEAR—No. 46. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1924 <ruTOwT^rZABtr> SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM Excellent Prize List Attracts Large Crowd Of Masked Dancers To Annual Ball The sixth Armistice Ball under the auspices of the Great War Veterans' Association held In the Ilo-llo Dance Hall on Tuesday evening was a great success in every way and attracted a large crowd. A goodly number ol masquerade™ were present lu cos- tuines. many ot which were humorous and clever In their originality; others were beautiful. Special mention should be called to the comic group—a trio, masquerading as the old time darkles, Rastus, Mainly and Topsy; the latter being drawn along In a miniature express wagon being the Bource of a great deal of amusement. The group caused great commotion in the crowd and by humorous darky expressions and good natured tolerance of the jostling and juggling of the other maskers, scored a great hit with everyone present. Great was the surprise when the closing of the grand march revealed "Rastus" to be none other than Miss Redford, "Mnndy" Miss Oliver, and "TopBy" Miss Sehl, all of the nursing staff of the Cumberland General Hospital. Mention should also be made of the costume worn by Miss Brown, Matron of the hospital, who was successful In carrying oil the prize for Best Dressed Lady. The costume was a beautiful old fashioned creation of blue satin and white lace. Great credit should be given tha matron and nursing staff for their splendid contribution to the , costumes of the evening. Many other beautiful and interesting costumes were In evidence too numerous to mention here. Judges Appointed The judges appointed for the evening were Mrs. Charles Graharn, Mrs. Covert, Mr. G. C. Copos of Courtenay, and Mr. Russell Hicks ot Deep Bay. The winners of the prize waltz were Mr. Frank Slaughter and Mrs. J. H. McMillan. Prlic Winners The following w…
note: Title Note: "With which is consolidated the Cumberland News"
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Cumberland (B.C.)
spatial: Cumberland
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0224619
language: English
lat: 49.6186111
long: -125.0325
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Cumberland, B.C. : Islander Publishing Co.
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source: Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives.
type: Text