Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-02-27
w HOLE NunprR, 1867.

| Louisiana Purchase was negotiated, was
prominently persanfied at the carnival.
From all of the great number of char
acters and nationalities portrayed here
the JOURNAL might continue to draw
historic picture-lessons of this sort more
than sufficient to fill several issues. The
characters acted in singles, twos, threes
and groups and personated their parts
we'll
Between each dance the amusement
feature was returned to, more earnestly
than before. The clowns turned somer-
saults i'll the air, the singing, dancing
and tambourine girls of different nation
alitieS took on new life each time,
"Topsy" got more wicked and, alto
gether it was feast of merriment.
There were so many amusing things and
so many sights one pair of eyes could
not see all, and the JOURNAL only men
tions few of them.
In the comic line there were "Gaston
and Alfonso" oppressed with the fun
nest kind of politeness; the Jew" the
"Dutchman," Weary, the Sporting
Bum" Happy Hooligan,' and all the
rest Carrie Nation" was there also
and had the Irish Copper" busy keep
ing her from getting mashed. Every
move, every word seemed to add more
fun to the occasion Those who knew,
said "all masqucrades We're not like this
| nd hn
The visitors from other towns were car
ried into eXstacy over to jolly time, and
each seemed anxious to beat the other.
The '.Photographer' was in line with
camera and number of assistants, all
always ready and anxious to make pic
ture, and, with "now, look pleasant"
the photo was taken, instantly finished
and the victim received a-cOmic yalen-
tine. He took particular care of all and
sighted none. He and his assistants
worked busily, for they handed out over
300 pictures. Their effort to get good
view of the climax was very amusing.
During the climax poor Monkey" had
to carry his tale in his hand to keep it
from being walked on. No three-ringed
circus ever presented more amusing
scenes.
The grand climax to the first part con-
sisted of Il salute to The Star Spangled
Banner" which was particularly fine
and worth seeing. 1t came as surprise
to the masqueraders.
Be it said to Prof. Dailey's credit he
never does things by halves, and when
it was announced, previous to the mas
querade, that he had jolly time and
surprise in store for those who might
attend, none ever dreamed what was
coming. This feature was originated
and arranged by him, and this is the
first time in the history of masquerade
balls that a climax was used. To those
who saw it and participated in it, it re-
sembled great American Fourth of
July celebration, accompanied by sim
cere and loud outburst of American
patriotism.
AS an introduction to the climax the
orchestra struck up the National An
them, 1.-The Star Spangled Banner
From IA side room marched Columbia"
Goddess of Liberty" and "Uncle
Sam," each assisting i'll carrying large
size American flag. These were pre-
ceded by "School Boy" beating a big
drum, and as the group entered the
main hall the entire crowd took up the
National song, and sang with all their
power Many fell i'll behind the flag and
for moment only the singing could be
heard In another moment "SchOol
Boy" had burst the drum, and to the al
ready great surprise of the emasqueraders.
the drum had been filled with trumpets,
ratchcts and noise producing instru-
ments of various kinds.
Readers of the JOURNAL can well inn
agine what followed. For at least 10
minutes it was impossible to hear word
spoken. All was -clapping.
cheers, etc. The hall was filled with
showers of confrHi, and in the midst of
all Prof. Daley exploded Il number of
bombs.
As signal that the carnival was
ended ''School Boy presented "Colum-
bia, Goddess of Liberty" and "Uncle
Sam" each with bouquet of American
Beauty Roses.
Masks were then removed, and thus
ended the first part of the program at
1l:45, as the young people were enjoy
ing many surprises i'll seeing who was
present.
After an inteImission of an hours
duration the general dance was re-
sumed. The merry dancers had been
enjoying themselves immensely and
they remained to see the end. They
never tired. They would not 60 home.
and never did young people enjoy dancing
better or longer. "HOme, Sweet Home"
was played at 5 o'clock Wednesday
morning.
The masquerade and the jolly time
they had went down in their memory as
the most enjoyable night they had ever
spent, and Prof. Daley was warmly
thanked for the elegant manner i'll which
he had arranged for their entertainment.