Despite the fact that rain put a damper on the out-of-door plans at the Hallowe’en carnival which was staged as a charity benefit, the indoor numbers were held before audiences which taxed the seating capacity of the gymnasium of the Y, the performances proving most entertaining.
Featuring both the afternoon and night shows, Miss Dorothy Mallard, 12-year-old dancer from Charlotte, charmed her audience and received long and hearty applause at the conclusion of her solo numbers.
This young dancer gave an interpretation of the “Charleston” and several other popular numbers. Her grace and ease completely captivated the audience.
Another feather was the playing of the Davidson orchestra which played at both afternoon and night performances and was greatly enjoyed. The Harmonica band from Salisbury was also a delightful innovation at the night performance.
Salisbury was largely represented, having in addition to the Harmonica band, a group of employed boys who took part in the rope pulling contest with Winecoff High School and Mt. Pleasant, both of which schools sent teams to the city.
The grand tug-of-war between the Concord Rotary and the Salisbury Rotary failed to materialize, when the rain prevented the Rowan team from coming down.
At the conclusion of the evening’s program, a square dance was held at which time a number of the city’s dancers participated in a masked parade and later n a dancing contest. Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Ridenhour Jr. won the prize for best costumes and Miss Margie McEachern and Ebb White won the prize for the best dancers. Dr. J.A. Hartsell, Ed Sauvaine and Mrs. W.G. Caswell acted as judges.
From page 5 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1925
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