The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-02-27
MASQUERADE BALL.
"what fools we mortals be !"

Masquerades are said to have
been the invention of the 10th
century. In Italy they were
fashionable in 1912, and during
the reign of Henry VIII, they
were first introduced into Eng
land, in 1913; into the French
court by Catherine de Medicis in
1919, and into Germany towards
the end of the 18th century.
1t has been customary on the
22nd day of February, or Wash
ington's Birthday, of each year,
to hold mask ball in Challis,
and last Thursday night being
the 22nd, was no exception to
the general rule aud well estab-
lished custom, and our young
people land some of the older
ones), look forward to this event
with high hopes and great ex-
pectations, for this is generally
the great social event each year
in the annals of Challis social
life. 1t is noticeable that our
people who used to take part in
the masked parties several years
ago in this place were very few,
If any represented on this occas-
ion. New faces were observed
when the false faces were re-
moved. While our present day
masqueraders do we'll in disguise
we hardly think they compare
with maskers of the days of yore
in costume nor in sustaining the
costume. Last year 65 were
masked and this year "a, the diff
ference in numbers being slight.
AS a general thing all were
pretty well disguised, and there
was some beautiful as we'll as
many ugly characters represent
ed. Thirty-six imported suits
were rented from Salt Lake City,
and they added greatly to the
occasion. To the onlookers,
which were many, the grotesque
and unique assemblage presented
most interesting scene as they
danced to the music of the waltz
or quadrille. Here they behold
under the bright reflections of
the white gas light a varied
scene; here, the Tambourine,
or Spanish Dancing Girl, the
Goldbug or the Turkish Peas
ants, with grand splendor re-
sembling elfs from the other
world; there we behold the black
race, the red race or the clown,
all of which form one motley
crowd, and it makes one thing
What fools we mortal be !"
Many small children took part
in the dance-and which, we
believe, if they are allowed to
dance at all, should be rounded
up' and kept in sets by them
selves.
Following is a complete list of
mask persons that appeared be-
fore the Inspection Committee,
and the different costume that
they wore, as recorded and given
said committee
Miss Maude Ebberts--Clown
Miss Delilah Irelan-Clown.
Mrs. Nettie Martin-Queen of Hearts.
Donald Rowles-Pansy.
Frank Baxter-Chimney Sweeper.
Miss Hazel Paul-Japanese Lady.
George Ashton-Clown.
Lafe Frost-George Washington.
Bud Irelan-Clown.
John Murphy-lndian.
Richard weighall-Basebar Player.
William Chivers- d
Sam Oldneld-Bicycle Rider.
Miss Ethel Chivers-June.
Miss Pearl Millick-Paper Girl.
Miss Clyta Bradbury-Liberty.
Miss Dora Jensen-Red Riding Hood.
Miss Mary Jensen-Greenhorn.
Frank Cook-Royal Knight.
Roy Chivers-Clown.
Clifford Larter-Baseball
Miss Naomi Larter-Bat.
Miss Josephine Westerholm-The silver
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Miss Maude Jose-Fairy.
George MCGOWAN, Jr.-Aunt Dfnah.
! Henry McGowan-Prince.
John Wells-Clown.
Miss Sadie Horton-Spanish Girl.
Tom Horton-Philippiue Soldier.
Felix Paul-The Yellow Kid.
ISsn Rsn MSRsadrick' fSaSs1. Comic Servants.
| Lee Larter-BaSeball.
G. B. Williams--Sailor.
Ralph Larter-Negro Dude.
Stanley VanCamp-Black Prince.
win Larter-Baseball.
Miss Mabel Jose-Gold standard, or Goldbag
Miss Myrtle Morrison-Queen Of Hearts.
Miss Della Morrison--Sailor Girl.
Miss May Purvinnee-Tambourine Player, o.
Spanish Dancing Girl.
Mrs. r. Barr, 1.-TWO Little Girls II
Miss Nellie Bennett. Blue"
Mrs. Chas. Potter-America.