The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-25

The Little Folks Fancy Dress Carni.
val st the Meridian Rink-The
Coming Carnival at the
Wigwam.

One Of the largest afternoon crowds
ever in attendance ct the Meridian skat-
ing Rink since its opening gathered yes
tsrday afternoon, the attraction being
ihe children's second fancy dress
carnival. The little folks occupied the floor
for one hour. during which time they en-.
joyed themselves ss only little innocents
can. Manager Murray's suavity OF man.
ner had ths desired effect upon
the "pony' participants, and they were
consequently willing and anxious to
promptly follow each and every direction
he gave; especially were the amenities of
Abe occasion exempli6ed during the grand
march, when he was compelled to
GALL into practice his best general
chip ia order to prevent them getting so
badly tangled that they could not execute
7.e feature of the occasion. The following
Tamed juveniles received prizes: Miss
Cberly. Highland costume, first prize
S'r best costume; Taylor Power,
g otch Hilander, first prize for best
boy costume; @. Porter, Scotch boy, first
born, female impersonater. first prize for
best makeup; Eddie Dearman, first prize for
best clown.
Other noticeable costumes were: Charlie
Stewart - Santa Claus, Opal DeWolf rs
House Maid, Emma Thompson a. Daughter
10, Bessie Short a. Martha Washington,
Willie p. Johnston - Lightning, Charlie
Craft a. Soldier, Will Woods as Grimsey,
Gertie Taylor az Hindoo Snake
Charmer, Ella Short as Grand
mother. Eddie oberly as Highlander.
Turk, Chester Morris as Soldier BERTHE
Davis as Sailor. Rosa Averal as Sun-
shine. Harry Porter as Fat Dutchmsn,
Will Ross ~ Jew.
On Tuesday evening occurs the calico
party, which bids fair to be the event of the
season. The only and original Jacksons,
Boston ideal roller skating and bicycle
champions, nave been engaged to give ex
hiDtions Thursday, Friday and Saturday
and Saturday afternoon of the present week.
This engagement furnishes q grand treat
fhat all should enjoy.
The management Of the Wigwan Rink has
prepared fine programme for the coming
week. On Tuesday evening there will be q
tbree-mile speed race for the championship
OF the city and gold medal.
and on. Friday evening the
season will take place. A splendid list of
prizes. as follows, is offered for
the various costumes named: Prize for
best lady character costume, elegant
silver ice pitcher. Prize for best gent char.
acter costume, gold-band opera glass. Prize
for best lady fancy costume elegant
silver cake basket. Prize for most
comical gent character costume, ele-
CANT plush whisk broom holder. Prize
for best pair twins, sixteen admission
tickets each. Prize for best Chinaman, ell
ogAnt cigar case. Costumes winning prizes
&C the last carnival will not be allowed to
compete in this. No one will be allowed on
the door, unless IN costume. until 10 o. clock.
Skating will continue until Ii 80 o'clock.
The College Avenue management have
made arrangements for another appearance
of Charles e. Beeson. the Boy Wonder, al
this rink during the coming week. His
fests on skates are simply marvellous, doing
hand-springs, somerssults, etc. with tue
greatest ease. All lovers of athletic sports
ehould not fail to see him.