The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-17
THE COSTUME CARNIVAL.
A Brilliant Spectacle, and a Gay Time
at the Rink..-The Prizes and the
Winners.

A brlllfant Sptctacie, anu way sfho
at the Rink--The Prizes and the
Winners.
Another grand manifestation of Mr..
Iiarvey's skill and ability as rink
manager as well as public approval of
his endeavors, was the fancy dress carni,
val at the Rock Island rink lest evening
In less than half an hour after the doors
were open every seat in the house was
taken, and many were standing in the back
aisles and about the entrance. From
until 10 O'Clock the floor was occupied
with the skaters in various costumes,
some odd, some ridiculous, others gay
and many beautiful and brilliant. forms
ing as the ceaseless throng swept round
the hall to the merry bands of music, one
continuous belt of gayety. At all times
a conspicuous figure was the ideal "Uu>
Gle Sam. while the Turk, the esqumaux,
tie Dutch girl and representatives Of
other nations were equally well repres
scented There was the "Mikado.' Il
striking figure, and Others equally as at
tractive. The paper costumes were es~
pecially brilliant, one IN particular Of
snow white being noted by the audi>
ence.
At 10 o'clock the floor was cleared and
Master George Nash, champion trick and
champion bicycle rider of the United
able fcats now familiar to the people OF
Rock Island, but no less interesting at all
times. Then the two bands, With Uncle
Sam in the lead, followed by the cos
tuned skaters, formed a procession, and
the grand march took place.
In the judges stand was the commit.
tee for awarding the prizes Messrs.
Chas O. Bloom, F. p. Welch. of this
city; F. H. Goodrich. of st Louis. and E.
W, Kerker, of Davenport, and the result
of their opinions is appended:
LADIES PRIZES
LIST. For the most elegant costume One pair
elegant gold bracelets, from ". Il. johnson,
jewelcr and matchmaker. l723 Second avenue,
Rpgk Island Miss MpaRncpIf
II. For the most origin1l: Elegant spring
bonnet, from the Fair, millinery depot. A. Tired
lick, manager, Davenport.-Mi-s McDougal.
81. For the best dramatic costume: Elegant
ebony musk stand, from X. Champion n CO., book
and stationery store, Second avcnHe, Rock Island.
Miss Owens.
4th For the best old lady: Pair elegant
French KID dress boots, from h. Turner's boot aud
shoe store Second avenue. Rock Island Mis-.
Amelia Ruby.
5th. For The best flower girl Beautiful plush
stationery box, from Wiman- x Gait, news deal
ers, Rock lsland.-Miss Wolenhaupt.
6ta For the best ldine Elegant plush odol
case from T. IL. Thomas drug store opposite
Rock island HOUSEWIVES Davis.
1th. For the best Topsy: Elegant opera kid
gloves, from Geo. Bennett, manufacturer o.
gloves 1901 Second avenue Not awarded.
s,h For the best twins: Ont-hllt dozen hnt
linen hahdkerchiefs,- Misses Blanche Ruby anl
Grace lobe.
9th For the hest repre- .eutation OF old Mother
Hubbard: Elegant cake box, from David Don :
stoves, refriEerators, etc, 1917 Second avenue
Rock lsinrd.-Not awarded.
10Th. For the best paper costume: egant
box Of choice confectionery. from krcll Il Maih
ice cream parlOrs, Second avenue, Rock Island
Miss Sudley.
1ith. For the most comica costume: Beauti-
full plush shopping bag, from j. W. Wirtel, trunk
and bag depot, Second avenue IN OF awarded
18th. For the best representation of an ole
maid Season ticket TO the rink.-Not awarded
hoo u1..... 81.
silk plush ID Lborine wall case, from T. f. Cary
Miss Sage.
18th. For the best foreign character: Anorde
for one-haf dozen cabinet photographs, from
Rasmussen, photographer, corner Eighteenth
street and Second aVenre.-Mrs. TruXtUl.
| 18th. For the best little Red Riding Hood: Al
| elegant ACCORDION, from d. Roy Bowlby, musi,
store, Second venue.-Mrs q 60. +. Lambert.
GENTS PRIZES.
1st For the most elegant costume: An Gle
giant pair so dress pants from Isaac Rothschld's
| the popular and one price Clothier and merchan
tailor, 102 and l04 West Second street. Davenport
A. Tredick.
End. For the most original costume An elc
gsnt gold scarf PIN from W. X. johnson, Watch
maker and jeweler, 1723 Second avenue.-No
awarded
81. For the best dramatic costume: Life o
Gen. Grant, an elegantly bound book from
| Champion Co, book and stationery store, Rocl
Island.-Mr. Palleys.
covered collar and cuff box from Wilmans 4
Gait, news dealers Rock lsland.-Mr Gopcl
9Th. For the best Old man: An elegant buggl
whip, from F Ludolph, harness store, Rock Isl
aud Mitchell.
9Th For the best dude: An elegant sprin.
style SILK h It from 1. lbcrman, gents fnrnishcr
merchant tailor, halter, etc, kock Ialaud.-F
Lloyd.
7th. For the hest fat man: Barrel of apple,
from ". &. Nclch Il Bro, grocers, lS0. SecOns
/ RprE Islann MIR
Sih. For the best representation old Sport IRA,
Babyl: An ele ant travel ing bag, from j. "
Wrtel, trunk depot, Rock Isand.-G. d. John
stOn
9th. For the best COW boy: Season ticket to
the rink. C. L johnson.
10Th. For the best local hit An order for pal
elegant spring style custom made shoes from
John o. Freed, under RobInson's Bank Vim
Don
18th. For the best noted politician: Beautiful
stt plush broom case -. Il. Fleming.
12th. The hest policeman: Elegant Chin
mush and milk -et.-NOt awarded
18th. The best foreign character Box of fin,
cigars from Bjou cigar store, Postoflice block -
Mr.. Truxtel, Of Moline
iIth. The best old Uncle Tom representation
Elegant hanging lamp, from G. IL. Hinrichs crock
cry store, Davenport Not awarded.
18th. For the best jockey costume Elegant
muller, from ]. Lbeuman, Rock Island,-Kennt
Mitchell.
A New Deal.
The United Labor Party" seems II
have succeeded the greenbark party il
this city, at least call has been issuet
under its name in the Rock lslaHder. TIT
ward caucuscs are to be held next Sat
urday night, March Goth, and the city
township convention on April Sd. TIT
new party seems to have been organized
pgnprioIly IN tho intnrngt e e., p,,,l ,.,a