Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1912 — “Calico Carnival.” [ARTICLE]

“Calico Carnival.”

Consider yourselves cordially invited to be present at the correctly constructed and considerably combined calico carnival to be held at Wood’s hall at Parr Friday night, May 17, 1912. Conspicuous courses served in confused compactness: One conglomerated compound circle, or one cup of Chinese cheer, or one cidercured cucumber, and a cup of cold comfort. Rules and Regulations.—All ladies to wear a calico gown, also requested to bring half a pound of carefully cut carpet rags. All gentlemen to wear a calico tie and requested to bring a thimble. Fines will be imposed tor the following: Any lady who fails to wear calico gown, It cents. Any lady who fails to bring half a pound of carefully cut carpet rags, 5 cents. AnV gentleman who fails to wear a calico tie, 10 cents, gentleman who fails to bring a thimble, 5 cents. P. S.: There will be for sale cheap cunning calico conveniences that will be a constant comfort. N. B.: Any person who sits in the corner and fails to converse will be fined 5 cents. Each person will be inspected at the door as they enter, and fines paid accordingly. This is given for the benefit of the Christian Endeavor. Sincerely Yours, v OCIE O. WOOD, Chairman of Social Committee.