Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-07-07
proudly accepted the consolation

the celebration was the mardi gras
Monday evening. Despite the chill in
the air, the streets were teeming and
seething with humanity when the illu-
limitations were turned on for the last
time of the patriotic carnival. Wierd
and original costumes were worn by
the merry makers, many of whom
were masked. Noise making instru-
ments, in addition to the overworked
human voice, made the night melo-
'dious(?) While the fun was of a
rough and ready nature at times, no
one found anything to resent, but
old and young joined in the mirth.
Finally the strains of Hail to the
Chief were heard and the mardi gras
procession moved down the street.
The feature was the float Of Rex, the
king of the carnival. And who do
you think wore the crown? None
other than Charley Blumenthal. and
he looked the part of a jolly King
Cole. His natural dignity was ines
timably added to by his royal robes.
The parade halted in the court of
honor and an impromptu dance was
enjoyed for an hour when the parade
proceeded to the Airdome, which had
been brilliantly decorated and illumi-
mated for the occasion. The grand
march was led by Rex and the God
dess Of Liberty. Hundreds of hand
somely costumed and masked dane
ers followed. The floor was almost
instantly given the appearance of
field of vari-colored snow by the con-
fetti which was showered by the spec
tators. A nine piece orchestra fur
nished delightful music and the dane
ing continued until the stars began to
dim. Substantial cash prizes were
distributed Following were the win
ners, who we're judged by Mrs. Rose
Gibbons, C. s. Mckenzie and Ed Gun
dy, who were appointed by Chairman
Dewar
Lady in most fancy costume, orien-
tai, Mrs. Frank Meyers; second orr
entail, Mrs. Hugh Burke. Gentleman
In most fancy costume, Scotch, Mr..
Howe; second, Spanish, Mr.. William
Nutto Most original lady character,
Ccotch lassie. Mrs. Cox: second, Prin.
cess Carnival. Miss l.. Parker. Most
original gentleman character tramp,
Mr.. Pearson; second, Charlie Chap
lin, Lavoy Davis. Best sustained lady
character, bride. Mrs. William In.
gram. Best sustained gentleman
character, bridegroom, Mr.. Metz.
Best sustained group, maids, Mrs. Bal.
liet, Mrs. Macy, and Miss Ballet.
Those Who Directed
The general or executive commit.
tee of the Fourth of July celebration
consisted of A, II. Lawry, Fred A.
Burnham, Charles Wittenberg, r. j.
Highland, Rev. X. w. Bayless, Frank
Cavanaugh, W. NJ. Gotwaldt, w. B.
Evans, Henry Kelly, Nick Ableman,
Letson Ballet Mr. Lawry was chair
man; Mr.. Burnham, vice chairman:
Mr.. Highland. secretary and master
of ceremonies; Mr.. Wittenberg, treas
urer The executive committee was
also eX-officio the finance, program
and auditing committees. Sub-com-
mitteees were appointed as follows.
Soliciting committee-Al Thackery,
Al Freyert William DeCourcey, S.
Rosa, Paddy Mooney, N. C. Ableman,
Albert Kelly, Art keenan,. w. b. Ev.
ans, Vail Pittman, Scott Mullen,
Charles, Duchaneau.
Publicity commttee-F. j. Cavan-
augh (chairman), W. NJ Gotwaldt,
Vail Pittman.
Music committee Bud Morris
(chairmanl, F. n. Jones.
Fireworks Henry Kelly (chair.
man, c. ]. Brown, Frank Cavanaugh,
Henry Schmidt
Parade-Rev. r. W. Bayless, Mrs.
Thomas marlborough, Frank Cavan-
augh, w b. Evans.
Sports committee. b. Tregloan
(chairmanl, w. b. Evans, l.. +. Pun.
coohar, George Murphy, Professor
Bennett
Mine rescue and First Aid Contest
committee-Ed Cullinan (chairman),
George Splitter, Ray Richie, Dave
| Mcleod
Decorations and Nominations com
mittee-R. Q. Mcdonald, c. j. Mul.
len, Thomas Landsborough (chair
mani.
Patriotic exercises committee F.
Rev. II. w Bayless (charmanl, W
NJ. Gotwaldt.
Mardi Gras parade and ball com
mittee--Alex Dewar. r. ]. Landsbor.
ough.
Goddess of Liberty committee
Mrs. Arthur Hunt. Mrs ]. c. Piercy,
Mrs. Harry Brallier, Mrs WIN Rob.
erts.
Concessions committee W. n