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Monday, February 26, 2007

Invitation to Pelham Country Club's "Tercentennial Terpsichore" on October 9, 1954

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Throughout 1954, the Town of Pelham celebrated the tercentennial of the signing of the Pell-Siwanoy "Treaty" on June 27, 1654. Among the many celebratory events was a costume dance held at the Pelham Country Club.

Below is an image of an invitation to that dance. To facilitate searching, I have transcribed the text of the invitation. That transcription appears immediately below the image.


"YOU'RE ALL INVITED TO THE
Tercentennial Terpsichore

Members and their guests will be arriving . . .
By . . . [image of old-fashioned steamship]
By . . . [image of trolley car]
By . . . [image of old-fashioned bicycle built for two]
And By . . . [image of old-fashioned Model T style automobile]
to attend the

PELHAM COUNTRY CLUB COSTUME DANCE
Saturday, October 9th, 1954

Enliven the evening's activities by appearing in costume -- anything from hoop skirts or bustles for the ladies to checks, race track stripes or even red flannels (oh, no, Jeeves!) for the gents.

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PRIZES FOR THE BEST COSTUMES

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Costumes Not A Necessity But Rather A Welcome Addition to the Party.

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Come Out and Enjoy a Full Evening of Real Relaxation

[image of couple dressed in vintage clothing dancing]

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Music by
LESTER LANIN'S ORCHESTRA

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He'll mix the modern with some of the old-time standbys so that everyone, old and young, can trip the light fantastic!

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Dancing 9 to 1 O'clock

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Don't Miss the Dinner
6:30 to 8:00 O'clock

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Ed Craig, Chairman"

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