The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-12
CARNIVAL OF CROWNS.
The Hat and Bonnet Festival at the
Rock Island Rink Last Even.
ing...A Grand Affair.

The first hat and bonnet carnival OF
the Rock Island rink, and really the first
grand effort of the new manager, MIR.
Harvey, took place last evening under
the most auspicous circumstances Inc
somewhat Indictment condition OF the
weather did not detract many, il any,
from attendance, and for several hours
the floor of the massive structure was the
scene of one of the most brilliant spec
tacles that Rock Island audience has
ever looked upon, The hall had been
tastefully decorated and in the centre was
stationed the Light Guard band OF Mo
line, while in the rear gallery was Biehrs
Rock Island Arsenal band and orchestra.
The bands played alternately, so that the
music was continuous. Manager Harvey
appeared in full evening dress, and wore
a broad brimmed white felt Cow boy
hat, as did his aids. AT s o'clock the
Judges were chosen from the audience,
consisting of three ladies' and two gentle
men-Miss Rose Scherrer, Miss Han
nah Dolly Miss Josephine johnson,
Messrs j. p. Looney and viii Aster.
From this time until after the awarding
of the prizes, no one was allowed upon
the floor. uncrowned by some special vi =
riety of head gear And what II display
was made There were tall hats and low
hats, hats that were odd and ridiculous,
and hats that were gay and beautiful,
hats and bonnets of every conceivable
style and description, displaying genius
and taste. There were hats so high that
the skaters who wore them were unable
to mingle with the. gliding mass of vari-
ETY.. aud were obliged to stand in the
center of the hall, while the hat tow
cred up into the rafters of the building
One of these representing the Rock Island
house, an attractive design, came in con
tact with japanese lantern and was ne
more. There was one head ornament in
the shape OF cook stove, u minia-
tu;e arrangement, realistic in dc
sign and lighted by Il candle,
which sent warm glow through the
mica doors This novelty attracted as
much attention AS any on the floor, and
was gotten w by David Don. A little
fellow by the name of Charles Smith
glided about with an ideal representation
OF the city abattor upon his head. 1t
was an image Of the building which has
been the subject of so much controversy
and on the roof were representatives OF
the butchers and the city council settling
the matter in II pugllisic encounter.
Small bells about the brim of the hat told
of the approach of the wearer Pfominen
among the gorgeous variety was an i'm
mense concern which required two skaters
tocarry, and occasionally would be seen t
skater the brim of whose hat reache {
clear over the shoulders of his skating
companion. One lady had made hat OF
peanuts glued to straw hat which wa;
very attractive. There were Mother Hub
bard bounets. shakers and pokes. military
caps, and one fellow ventured to adorr
himself with remnant of the PlumeC
Knight, whom we heard something abOu
little over year ago. a certain youn!
lady wore a very neatly arranged hat will
the word ARGUS on the front of TIT
crown. Prominent among the advertIs
ing absurdities aside from those giyeI
above, were representatives of |. Liber
man, Cameron, the halter, Davenport
Mosenielder & kohn, Hawley, the gro
Ger, the ARGUS and others.
At O'Clock the procession formed anC
headed By the Light Guard band, tn,
skaters proceeded around the hall several
times past the Judges stand. After due
was rendered 81 follOrs, Manager Harvel
announcing the name of the winner ant
the prize, while an aid escorted tn,
lucky one to the centre of the hall amiC
applause from the audience:
LADIES PRIZES.
For the most elegant hat or bonnet
beautiful perfume case from r
Champion Il Co; Miss Sue Miller-blu,
satin hat with trimmings to match.
2-For the most original hat or bon
net, shopping bag from II. Champion &
Co; Miss Eliza McDoogall, purple velvet
hat, several inches high perfectly
proportional with an immense eagle wing
on front.
3-For the largest hat or bonnet, pail
Of clamp skates from Crown Skate com
pany; Miss Minnie Wollenhaupt--tent
shaped paper hat
For the most comical hat or bonnet
season ticket Rock Island rink; Mrs