Iditarod pioneer., 1916-04-01
PIONEERS MASQUERADE BALL ; PRESENTS BRILLIANT SCENE
 AND ATTRACTS BIG CROWD


 The masquerade ball given by Iditar0d IGloo No. 10, Pioneers of Alaska, a. A.. B. hall, lditarod, on Wednesday evening last was by long odds the most brilliant social event of the 'rT*on, and came as a fitting climax to winter of many enjoyable public social affairs. All day long the roads lead ing to the city were thronged with teams of all description, and long tfore the open ing strains of the dance commenced the city was filled with a throng such as had not been esen here in many a day. Hotels and lodging houses were overcr0wded, and caterers were put to the limits of their re sources to supply the needs of the visitors,
 It was late as usual, before the crowds began to gather at the hall, but by II o'clock the ball was in full swing, and the sight was a very attractive one. Amaze ment was expressed that with the limited resources at the command of the people of this remote section such artistic and attrac- tive effects could be produced in the way of costumes Some of the creations were of great beauty, many were comcal all were good The long list of prizes provided by the committee were awarded with tarneSs and good judgment, and altogether splen- did evening of fun and gaiety was enjoyed.
 The Limburger Club
 Undoubtedly the hit of the evening, from the standpoint of hilarity, at least was the Limburger Club, the unique organization oi Flat people whose principal aim seems to be to drive away dull care. Arrayed in costumes suggestive of the Fatherland, with wooden shoes and accompanied by one member with concertlna, they proved to be the life of the gathering. They mum berpd a bakers dozen, and were much Tn evidence with their quaint songs and dances
 The members of the club were as fol lows: Mir and Mrs George Mutchler, Harry Harms Christy Anthonieson, Louis Wing John Stolsmark, Henry Harding, Billy Thomas, Charles Amalong. Chester Brink Jim Finnegan, Ivan Wales and V. J. Ja cObs.
 Many Striking Costumes
 Space limitations forbid the mention oi many unique and artistic costumes, but the cnes for which prizes were awarded were & follows:
 The prize for the best dressed lady wa: awarded to Mrs J. c. Currin, who, attlrec in a creation of white gauzy material, dec orated with miniature electric lights, made dainty picture as a fairy
 Mrs Claud Baker, who was awarded the prize fer merit, was attlred in an artistic costume of white, and with snowshoes, rep resented the Pioneer Guide
 Mrs Earl Byers, also awarded merit prize was attired as "Pocahontas" anc depicted a most charming Indian maiden Dominick Sorasi representing Der In spector" of the kat2enjammer pictures, re ceived the third prize fer merit
 The prize for the best sust aimed lady char acter was awarded to Mrs. George Marsh who represented washerwoman, indus triously plying the implements of her craft The character certainly was we'll sustained and the prize merited
 The best sustained gentleman character was Ed King, who acted Happy Hoolgan' to perfection.
 Miss Lillian Smith, as a witch, received the award for the best sustained lady char acter.
 Saml Applebaum, although entirely fail ing to hide his identity under the guise o1 fierce looking chef, with mustachios anc imperial deservedly won the prize fer the most original gentleman's costume, Mrs Dominck SoTasi. in 8 costume sug gestive of flush times on Horsefy creek was awarded the prize for the most per fcctly disguised lady,
 Mrs Landerlling as the most perfectly disguised gentleman" and wearing sas} on which was printed Nobody Loves Me, won the prize for that feature In winning the prize for ''the ugIest shemale character" Mrs. Percy Charles de picted the most Notwithstanding plratl that ever slit windpipe or scuttled a ship The costume and makeup were works o- art.
 Paul Laplant won the prize for "the uel est hemale character but 1t would be Gli fcult to say what he represented.
 For the "most eccentric lady" character Mrs Grouse, representing an old lady en gagged in knitting, was awarded the prize.
 Treffle Poirer carried away the prize fol "the craziest gent"
 For the most novel costume, Charles Derry was awarded the prize. He repre- esnted "John Bull"
 By unanimous consent the prize tor the best group went to the Limburger Club.
 The award for the second best group went to Mrs Charles Larson and Mrs Frank Larson, as butterflies
 Mrs. James Cody drew the lucky number for ladies and Arnold Dchaus the one fol men.
 A special feature of the entertainment which was much appreciated was a reclta fion by little Miss Sigrid Mcdonald. That .talented young lady rendered poem en titled "The Man That Failed" in pleasing manner, and was heartily applauded
 The music for the occasion was furnished by Charles E. Taylor and Robert Lowrle.
 The judges who awarded the prizes were as follows: Jonas Brewis, Herb Riley, Harry Planter, Abe Weiss, J. J. Smith and Fred Soule.