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Subject: Dance

Rotary Minstrels Review - Better than ever!

Rotary Minstrels Review - Better than ever!

Internal ID: 0042.0149
Medium:Newspaper
Date: January 28th 1926

Star Theatre is Crowded Wednesday

Citizens put on show; thousands cheer.

Internal ID: 0042.0174
Medium:Newspaper
Date: February 4th 1926

Armistice Dance November 12th

Fallen soldiers remembered in dance.

Internal ID: 0042.0186
Medium:Newspaper
Date: September 23rd 1926

Tennis Dance

Tennis Dance

Internal ID: 0042.0248
Medium:Newspaper
Date: November 24th 1927

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

Armistice Day

Armistice Day Ball held at Cranbrook Auditorium.

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

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

Gyro Ball Ad

Everyone invited to annual Gyro Ball held in the Cranbrook Auditorium.

Internal ID: 0050.0717
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

Hallowe'en Dance

Cranbrook Auditorium to hold Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodges annual Hallowe'en dance.

Internal ID: 0050.0737
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

Possible Winter Dance Series

Cranbrook Gyro Club meets to discuss possible series of novelty dances during the fall and winter months.

Internal ID: 0050.0760
Medium:Newspaper
Date: October 30th 1930

Secretary's Report

Cranbrook Veterans Association's secretary summarizes activities and good works done by the G.W.V.A. throughout 1924.

Internal ID: 0050.0769
Medium:Newspaper
Date: 1925

Legion Building

Cranbrook Canadian Legion expects new building to be finished in two months.

Internal ID: 0050.0821
Medium:Newspaper
Date: September 23rd 1926

Hospital Ball

Urging Cranbrook and surrounding territory to buy their tickets to upcoming grand ball, with proceeds going to the new hospital.

Internal ID: 0050.0871
Medium:Newspaper
Date: November 22nd 1900

Hospital Ball

Benefit ball in aid of Cranbrooks new hospital a great success.

Internal ID: 0050.0875
Medium:Newspaper
Date: November 29th 1900

Hospital Ball

$250 plus raised at benefit ball for Cranbrooks new hospital, to be turned over to the sisters there.

Internal ID: 0050.0878
Medium:Newspaper
Date: December 6th 1900

Hospital Ladies' Aid

Cranbrook ball committee presents the Sisters of the St. Eugene Hospital with $262, then discusses the forming of a hospital ladies' aid society.

Internal ID: 0050.0880
Medium:Newspaper
Date: December 13th 1900

Cranbrook - Firsts

Detailing first things in Cranbrook, from first building to first baby born.

Internal ID: 0050.0985
Medium:Newspaper
Date: March 19th 1908

Rotary Minstrels Here Next Week

Newspaper article addressing the coming of the Rotary Minstrels third annual show. Songs and choruses as well as mens songs, jokes and crossfire. Saturday matinee for children as well.

Internal ID: 0051.0072
Medium:Newspaper
Date: January 14th 1926

Cranbrook City Council

Report on City Council meeting dealing with the Y.M.C.A. proposed building addition for a swimming pool and gymnasium.

Internal ID: 0051.0098
Medium:Newspaper
Date: June 17th 1926

Van Braam

The arrangements for lessons for Piano, Music Theory and Dancing (ballroom and fancy).

Internal ID: 0051.0127
Medium:Newspaper
Date: September 9th 1926

Tap Dance Classes

Announcing in response to many requests, upcoming Tap Dancing classes will be started.

Internal ID: 0051.0853
Medium:Newspaper
Date: December 25th 1930

Nurses Graduate

St. Eugene Hospital held dance for graduating class for nurses.

Internal ID: 0051.0938
Medium:Newspaper
Date: September 7th 1923

Tea Cabaret

Article urging citizens to attend Cranbrook Hotel tea rooms with music, dancing and stunts with benefits going to help the prisoners of war.

Internal ID: 0051.0982
Medium:Newspaper
Date: February 21st 1918

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

Mounted Infantry Entertained

Local associations urge Cranbrook citizens to attend concert and dance to bid farewell to Cranbrook's Mounted Infantry men.

Internal ID: 0052.0080
Medium:Newspaper
Date: March 11th 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

Wentworth Hotel

New opera house assured in Cranbrook with property bought and building soon to begin, meanwhile movie concerts are still being held at Wentworth hall with dances following.

Internal ID: 0052.0164
Medium:Newspaper
Date: April 25th 1907

Wentworth Hotel

Large number of guests were present at a dance given in honor of a lady from Frank visiting her friend at the Wentworth hotel.

Internal ID: 0052.0201
Medium:Newspaper
Date: September 5th 1907

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

Armistice Dance

G.B.C.X.Y.Z. club takes over handling management of big dance to be given by G.W.V.A. on Armistice Day.

Internal ID: 0052.0334
Medium:Newspaper
Date: October 27th 1921

Armistice Dance

G.W.V.A. thank G.B.C.X.Y.Z. Club for organizing what turned out to be a successful dance in honor of Armistice Day.

Internal ID: 0052.0340
Medium:Newspaper
Date: November 17th 1921

Masonic Hall Dance

Cranbrook Masonic Hall to be social event of the season when bachelor girls entertain the bachelor men at a Leap Year dance. No marrieds can attend, except chaperones of course.

Internal ID: 0052.0488
Medium:Newspaper
Date: February 14th 1912

GWVA to Government Building

Cranbrook G.W.V.A. ready for May 24th celebration with plans for Indian stampede, horse racing, track and baseball.

Internal ID: 0052.0533
Medium:Newspaper
Date: March 23rd 1922

GWVA Notes

Cranbrook's G.W.V.A. thanks the ladies who helped organize their dance and make it the success it was, even with a flu epidemic at its height, and a public meeting to be held to organize for the May 24th celebration.

Internal ID: 0052.0536
Medium:Newspaper
Date: March 30th 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

Cenotaph Notes

Rumour circulating that German Gun which adorns Cranbrooks' G.W.V.A. lawn was captured W.R. John and Admiral Turney.

Internal ID: 0052.0575
Medium:Newspaper
Date: July 28th 1922

Cranbrook Rotary

Cranbrook Rotary Hallowe'en party with "back to school days" costumes worn by all, and announcement of minstrel show in Cranbrook with Rotary club on stage.

Internal ID: 0052.0646
Medium:Newspaper
Date: November 3rd 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

Cranbrook Theatres

Cranbrook's Auditorium held a dance, now has a roller rink and upcoming vaudeville artists, and Edison Theatres upcoming shows.

Internal ID: 0052.0715
Medium:Newspaper
Date: July 27th 1912

Theatres - Photographers

Cranbrook picture framer wishing patrons compliments of the season, Rex Theatre offering coupons with purchased tickets for a draw of a watch as a New Years present, upcoming social dance at Auditorium.

Internal ID: 0052.0767
Medium:Newspaper
Date: December 21st 1912

Fort Steele Autoists

Comings and goings of Fort Steele residents and guests, by train and automobile.

Internal ID: 0052.0852
Medium:Newspaper
Date: March 13th 1930

Gyro Pool Ticket Ad

Cranbrook Gyro Swimming Pool Carnival Ticket - good for one free dance, and possibility of winning one pair of Hudson Bay Blankets, an all expenses paid trip to Vancouver Exhibition or $160.00 in gold.

Internal ID: 0052.0919
Medium:Newspaper
Date: May 15th 1930

Carnival Ad

Cranbrook Gyros' Swimming Pool Carnival, official opening of Canada's biggest outdoor swimming pool.

Internal ID: 0052.0945
Medium:Newspaper
Date: May 29th 1930

Cranbrook Gyros

Cranbrook Gyros welcome District Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, and form committee to put on productions of comedy "Aunt Lucia".

Internal ID: 0053.0133
Medium:Newspaper
Date: September 15th 1930

Aunt Lucia Committee

Cranbrook Gyro welcomes newly elected District Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, name committee for production of upcoming comedy and holding annual ball.

Internal ID: 0053.0162
Medium:Newspaper
Date: September 25th 1930

Cranbrook's Old Masonic Temple, 1976

Old Masonic Temple built in 1909 is now a Studio for community theatre, arts and dance located on 11th Avenue South ( Fenwick Avenue ) in Cranbrook, BC.

Internal ID: 0141.0028
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1976

Cranbrook Dance Group

A posed shot of a Cranbrook Dance Group, 1920. Any information would be appreciated.

Internal ID: 0388.0001
Medium:Photograph
Date: 1920

Coronation Ceremonies May 12th, 1937

Central School Girls folk dancing in Baker Park during the Coronation Ceremonies May 12th, 1937

Internal ID: 0493.0142
Medium:Photograph
Date: May 12th 1937

Cranbrook Retired Teachers Association

March 1990 - rtetired teachers take in Highland Dancers.

Internal ID: 0493.0318
Medium:Photograph
Date: March 1st 1990

Van Braam

Van Braam

Internal ID: 0042.0052
Medium:Newspaper
Date: September 9th 1926