Originally published in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, January 3, 1891
The Black Diamond Cornet Band of 1888.
The New Year’s ball given under the auspices of the Knights of Labor, of Black Diamond, was one of the grandest affairs of the kind that has ever occurred there.
The Black Diamond band played a few fine selections prior to opening. The hall was beautifully decorated with evergreens and flowers. An excellent supper was served at 11:30 to nearly 300 people. (more…)
Black Diamond History 