1908: “A deplorable scene was enacted at the auditorium of the Stephenville Public School during the closing ceremonies of the school term, evidencing much ignorance and stupidity. When a match was applied to the red flash powder used to light up a tableau [actors freeze in a pose recreating a historical moment]- instantly pandemonium ensued: someone yelled ‘fire’ and there was a mad dash for the door.” Stephenville Tribune