Community Hall Hosts Record-Breaking Dance

Just about everyone who was out at the Land Settlement dance and entertainment given in the Community Hall in Hanford Monday night says that it was the largest attended public affair ever given in the valley. The large floor space was not only filled but there were times when it was actually crowded with dancers. The White Bluffs Band played several selections just before the dance as well as a few of the dance numbers. Mose Wallingford White and Abraham Slarpy, two men of color from the 'black belt,' showed a remarkable knowledge of local conditions, considering the fact that they had come direct from Alabama for the occasion, and captured a number of good laughs with their darkytown conversation. Pat O’Toole, fresh from the ould sod, also took the platform and brought forth roars of applause by reciting some of his experiences with and his personal opinion of several of the more or less prominent residents of the valley. Many compliments have been heard on the nice supper that was served during the evening. The gross receipts for the evening amounted to over $190 and after deducting incidental expenses a balance of about $154 was left, which will be applied toward reducing the deficit in the land settlement fund.