Keyword: Orchestra

3rd Contingent Departure

3,000 Cranbrook citizens gather to bid farewell to the 47 members of the Cranbrook and district men who comprise Cranbrook's contribution to the 3rd Canadian Contingent as they leave for Victoria for training.

Internal ID:	0052.0076
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 4th 1915

Ambulance Society Concert

A farewell concert and dance tendered to the Mounted Infantry men who left for Victoria.

Internal ID:	0052.0083
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 18th 1915

Military Dance

Cranbrooks first dance given by the soldier boys.

Internal ID:	0052.0084
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 18th 1915

Windermere Autoists

Article reporting on the glorious time 135 men and women from the Federation of Canadian Teachers had touring Lake Windermere area.

Internal ID:	0051.0151
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	August 29th 1924

Palmer

Wycliffe orchestra member operated on at St. Eugene hospital is in serious condition.

Internal ID:	0052.0154
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 17th 1907

Leonard Staples

Wycliffe orchestra member left for Minneapolis where he expects to make his home.

Internal ID:	0052.0156
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 17th 1907

Wentworth Hotel

The McHenry orchestra will furnish music at the new Edison theater.

Internal ID:	0052.0227
Medium:	Manuscript
Date:	December 26th 1907

Christmas At Imperial Hotel

Hotels of Cranbrook celebrated Christmas with their boarders and guests with magnificent decorations, meals and music.

Internal ID:	0052.0228
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 26th 1907

McHenry Novelty Orchestra

McHenry Novelty orchestra may only have two men in the band but they make as much volume of sound as any four or five piece orchestra.

Internal ID:	0052.0229
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 26th 1907

G.W.V.A. Orchestra

Cranbrooks' G.W.V.A. orchestra made its debut at a Liberal rally in the Auditorium.

Internal ID:	0052.0265
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	January 13th 1921

G.W.V.A. Costume Ball

Cranbrook G.W.V.A. held their second annual masquerade ball in the Auditorium, with judging of costumes, dancing and supper provided.

Internal ID:	0052.0271
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 10th 1921

GWVA Dance

Cranbrooks G.W.V.A. to hold their weekly dance in their hall, with music provided by Thornley's orchestra.

Internal ID:	0052.0273
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 10th 1921

Labor Day Kimberley

Running, jumping, baseball and other games were played during Labour day in Kimberley, with many Cranbrookites attending.

Internal ID:	0050.0320
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 6th 1917

The Auditorium

Two young Lethbridge gentlemen completed negotiations to lease the Auditorium Theatre in Cranbrook, with plans for extensive repairs and improvements.

Internal ID:	0050.0350
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 4th 1917

Chinese Plays

No Chinese women are allowed on stage by decree of an Empress from 1736.

Internal ID:	0050.0452
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 26th 1900

Cranbrook - Firsts

Initial dance of the Royal Harmony Boys, a Cranbrook orchestra composed of local musicians, was poorly attended by the public.

Internal ID:	0050.0519
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 1st 1931

GWVA Aims

Dominion Secretary of G.W.V.A. addresses a public meeting at Cranbrooks' Star Theatre, explaining the organizations works and aims in helping veterans from all war departments when they come back to Canada, through increased pensions, land settlements, vocational training and housing, among others.

Internal ID:	0052.0530
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 23rd 1922

To Unveil Memorial

Proposed program for unveiling of memorial monument erect by Cranbrook and district to the men who fell during World War I.

Internal ID:	0052.0537
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	March 30th 1922

Cenotaph Unveiling Program

Newspaper article program arranged for the ceremony of unveiling Cranbrooks War memorial and services at the Auditorium.

Internal ID:	0052.0539
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 6th 1922

Star Theatre

Calgary violinist arrives in Cranbrook to take charge of Cranbrooks' Star Theatre Orchestra.

Internal ID:	0052.0541
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 6th 1922

United Memorial Service

United memorial service held at Cranbrooks' Auditorium, organized by the G.W.V.A. was one of the largest gatherings ever held in the city.

Internal ID:	0052.0550
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 13th 1922

G.W.V.A. Hall Use

Cranbrook Ladies' Progressive Association held a successfull whist drive and dance at G.W.V.A. hall.

Internal ID:	0052.0553
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	April 13th 1922

Cranbrook Rotary

Cranbrook Rotatians celebrate July 4th at Lumberton, with delegate from Los Angeles convention reporting on the meeting.

Internal ID:	0052.0556
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	July 7th 1922

Armistice Day

Armistice Day Ball held at Cranbrook Auditorium.

Internal ID:	0050.0581
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	November 6th 1930

Star Theatre

Mr. Yoder of Calgary to be Cranbrooks' Star Theatres new head of orchestra, and will give lessons in violin and theory.

Internal ID:	0052.0601
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 1st 1922

Rotary In Spokane

Cranbrook, Fernie and Nelson rotarians and their wives attended a Rotary gathering held in Spokane, with speeches, orchestra and jazz.

Internal ID:	0052.0608
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	September 15th 1922

Theatres-Photographers

Mr. Nelson taking motion pictures of Scandinavian orchestra, with musical accompaniment.

Internal ID:	0050.0611
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	November 13th 1930

New Building's First Anniversary

Special services, banquet and lecture were well attended at the 1 year anniversary for the United Baptist's building.

Internal ID:	0050.0617
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	November 20th 1930

Doris Kershaw

Two Cranbrook misses entertain a large number of friends with a dance at the Masonic Hall at Fort Steele.

Internal ID:	0052.0628
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 13th 1922

Doris Kershaw

Two Cranbrook misses throw social event of the season with a dance at Fort Steele in honor of Fred Ryckman of the Indian department being transferred from Fort Steele to new headquarters at Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0052.0630
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 13th 1922

Rotary Minstrels

Heavy demand for tickets to the upcoming Rotary Minstrel show in January, featuring a patriotic Canadian song, introduced for the first time in Cranbrook.

Internal ID:	0052.0681
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 29th 1922

Cranbrook Auditorium

Dance given at Cranbrook Auditorium enjoyed by all, with upcoming dances there every two weeks.

Internal ID:	0052.0694
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	May 11th 1912

Annual Ball in Auditorium

Cranbrook Gyro Clubs upcoming annual ball to be held in the Auditorium with five-piece orchestra and midnight supper.

Internal ID:	0050.0707
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 16th 1930

Aunt Lucia

Cranbrook talents showcased in successful production put on by Gyro Club.

Internal ID:	0050.0708
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 16th 1930

Gyro Ball

Cranbrook Gyro Club putting all their energies into getting ready for their annual ball being held in the Auditorium.

Internal ID:	0050.0721
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 23rd 1930

Gyro Ball a Success

Cranbrook Gyro Clubs annual ball held in the Auditorium was a success.

Internal ID:	0050.0742
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	October 30th 1930

Cranbrook Rotary Minstrels

Cranbrook Star Theatre will feature combination of Rotary minstrel show and all-talking picture "Red Hot Rhythm".

Internal ID:	0052.0808
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 13th 1930

Mount Baker Hotel Rehearsal Room

Newly organized Cranbrook Amateur Orchestra organization held meeting to elect officers and discuss fees to join club.

Internal ID:	0051.0824
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	December 11th 1930

Rotary Minstrels

Cranbrook Rotarys' upcoming production of Louisiana Minstrels and feature film will be proceeded with a street parade each evening.

Internal ID:	0052.0824
Medium:	Newspaper
Date:	February 27th 1930

Mad Capers Review

"Mad Capers", the musical comedy staged in Cranbrook by the Gyros was a financial success and after all expenses were met, the net profits will go towards the swimming pool fund and the intention to start work as soon as weather permits.