Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-08
MODERN WooDMEN
ENTERTAIN BIG CROWD

The entertainment and ball given
by the Modern Woodmen last evening
at Vendome hall was a decided sue
! cess in every way. Several selections
by the Durango Independent band pre-
ceded the regular program, giving
promise of what was to follow.
March Conqueror," by Simpkin's
& Metcalfs orchestra, opened the pro-
gram, and this, with following selec-
tions from the same orchestra, was
listened to with delight by an appre-
ciative audience.
Mrs. Wesley Helms recitation, BE
Sure Dey Go Punk" called forth
peals of laughter; for who does not
enjoy a characteristic coon" piece,
given in native dialect? Even those
who quote the classical most strenu-
ously can always appreciate a selec-
tion from the annals of our colored
brethren.
The overture, "Oberon," by Won
Weber. rendered by Mrs. Alice Simp-
kins and G. E. Metcalf, as we'll as
their piano duet, lie Tourbillion,"
We're of quite different order, and
Won the hearty applause of the music
lovers. whose ears were well pleased
with the sweet harmonies called forth
by the skilled fingers of the players
Miss Louise G. Pyle then gave
humorous recitation, telling how Josh
ua proposed and was accepted. That
heavy crap of grass which was his
refuge each time the words of propos-
al failed to come, furnished vast
amusement for the crowd. Miss Pyle's
delivery was excellent, adding greatly
to the effectiveness of the story.
The most thoroughly appreciated
feature of the program, perhaps, was
the cake walk by Misses Mckinney
and Williams. AS the children pre-
sented the various parts in the popu-
lar amusement, exclamations of How
graceful! How pretty" were heard
here and there about the hall, and the
praise was not misplaced, as the lit
tie misses certainly did well. When
they proceeded up the hall with the
stars and stripes, at the close of their
performance, and kneeling, sang a
few lines of THE Star Spangled Ban
ner,' every heart was touched, and
amid rousing applause.
Mrs. Lillian Hartman Johnsons Sc
lection, Come Over the River, Char
lie McCree," was of tragic nature,
so natural and pathetic in it's rendi-
tion that every breath was held in
suspense, awaiting the victory or de-
feat OF the brave lover as he strug-
gled with the strong, deep current at
the bidding of his sweetheart
The Carnival Drill was well done
the various exercises being watched
with interest
The last feature of the evening
came as surprise. as it was not IN
the program. The worlds famous
contortionist, Prof. Luzino, was in
troduced to the audience, and, pro-
ceeding to the center of the hall, per
formed feats of suppleness with his
1.-the body to the unbounded wonder of
the spectators.
short intermission followed the
entertainment, and then the ball be-
gan. Simpkins & Metcalf's orchestra
furnishing the music. There was as
large number present, but not jam
on the floor. All the dances were
thoroughly enjoyed several of them
being repeated at the urgent call of
the dancers, who had given them
selves over to jollity and mirth. 1t
was early morning when the gay rev
ellers, tired but happy, departed for
their homes to tell their friends who
were not there what delightful en-
and Jolly good time they
had missed.