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Show \~ 1'> i2 12 Somelimes a seventh would be crowded in. Sometimes A few waltzes and two-steps and a Virginia Reel would be worked In in . At the end of the dance a sack of candy .- and nuts with sometimes an orange or banana would be added. Brother Srother Nelson loved the children and his aim was to make them happy. In the early times the music consisted of local talent consisting of Joseph Sullock Bullock and George Lunnen with fiddles, (they were not called violins at that time) Albert Lunnen with a big bass and sometimes a banjo and Emmanuel VomBaur VomSaur with a fiddle. Funds were collected for the treat by canvassing the Most everyone gave either town and getting donations. cash or produce. I recall once my friend and I received a rooster as a donation so we had to carry him as we made our round. We were a bit embarrassed. After the afternoon dance the house was cleaned and then It was the young people and parents turn. And how they danced I This annual dance c:mtinued continued for music many years. As time passed different musi c was hired to play for the dancing, viz: viz : the Morris orchestra and the Cox orchestra. Frank Atwood became the Floor Manager but Hyrum Lancaster stili did the calling ceiling and never grew 100 100 old to dance. dance . In later years Leslie Falrbourn was manager. Also during the year the Primary Association held little dances for the children, teaching them how to dance and how to have good manners at a dance. Also each spring a festival or a cantata was presented by the children consisting of dancins:l, danclns:l, singing and speaking. speaking . Much talent was displayed by the children. Surprise Parties and home socials furnished much entertainment among the young and old folks alike. Also the Basket Dances were held, sometimes to raise ward funds and sometimes lor for pure enjoyment. The "Iadies" "ladies" decorated a box very beautifully, put a nice lunch inside and the men at the dance bid for the box and won a lady as his partner lor for the evening. We must here mention something of the Morris orchestra • chestra. It was organized about the year 01 of 191 1 91 0 , with William Morris as violinist and Arthur C. Morris with the Clarinet. They were the sons of William V. of Crescent. Morris who was an early settler 01 More Information information will be given In his life story In in this book. He was a very line fine musician himself and taught his children the fine arts of music. These two brothers with three other fine musicians not 01 of this town organized this orchestra and It it was much in demand lor for dances not only in this county but In surrounding counties. ies . In the early 1950's 1950 l s another group who liked music got together to organize themselves into a little orchestra tp play for community dances. tP They were Clellan Zabriskie, saxaphone; Don Carter, cornet and Clarinet; ,Gui tar; Ann Zabriskie ,drums and Ramona Grant Ainsworth ,Guitar; Smith, Piano. They really gave some good music which was good enough for anyone to dance to. Then in his high school year, Preston Lloyd who had studied the saxaphone and became very prolicient, proficient, and who liked music organized a little orchestra 01 his school Iriends friends and played 'lor 'for school dances. However his brother, ~Iair played the drums and his sister, Carmen played the plano and with the help 01 of two or three of his friends, went to different communities to play lor school, M .I.A. or Ward dances. Many times they would play Iree free of charge if it was for some ward benefit or charitable cause. They called .themselves liThe Sportsters", and could play either jazz numbers 0; waltz numbers. They were much in demand. This was in the years of 1960 - 1963. Much credit must be given to Ramona Harrison Smith for her unselfish service se:"'vice and uevotion to the cause 01 of music Seing a very gifted and entertainment in this community. Being and talented musician, she has more than once played for three or four hours lor for a M.J.A. dance, a Primary dance or Sunday school dance. Yes, she has even played more than once for a wedding dance. Most of the time it has been done with no remuneration. Her helpful spirit and willing fingers are always ready v.kIen \/\/hen called upon to give any help In the community; not only this community, but throughout the Stake. 0; THE AVALON BALL ROOM In 1946 there was built in our community at 10330 South State Street, a modern building v.kIich \/\/hich added much to our town. It It was the Avalon Ball Sail Room which was owned by It was opened February 21,1946 and was Elmer Sanders. It operated and supervised by he and his wlfe,Hazel. wife, Hazel. Dances were held there weekly and sometimes sometlm~s twice each week. no' drunkeness nor smoking The best of music was hired and no was allowed. The building was much in demand. It was leased for lorweddings, conventions, - annual Midvalels Midvale'S Firemen Dance, Gold and Green Ball Sail of the Stake M.I.A.'s and various dUbs Clubs and organizations. The orchestra platform was in the east of the building and the, th~ cloak room and a serving room was In in the west end, and a balcony also in the west end. end . It It was indeed an asset to our community. It was sold November 28,1958. |
