The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-12-01

ing with their dignity and the size OF
the city of Roswell
1t was at 8: 80 that the guests began
to arrive, they were met at, the stair
way by Messrs. Tannehill, Hanny and
DeFreest, who directed them to the
various dressing rooms inside the
reception hall the visitors met the re-
ceiving party, composed of Messrs.
and Mesdames J. A. Graham, e. A.
Richardson, F. c. Hunt, G. M. Slaugh-
ter, Charles DeBremond. Col. and Mrs
J. w. Wilson, J. J. Hagerman, Harold
Hurd, j. M. Hervey, ]. F. Hinkle, Har
ry Jaffa, Nathan Jaffa, w. S. Prayer,
H. R. Morrow, A. Pruit, John w. Poe,
W. M Reed, r. H. KeIlahin, J. M.
Greenwood, c. M. Bird, Mrs. Kate
McGaffey. Mrs. Mcintyre, Percy Ha-
german, Count Mantini and E. A. Ca
hoon. After a cordial welcome from
these ladies and gentlemen, and a
meeting with Mr. Hagerman, the new
at home about the receiving rooms,
enjoying each others company and
the punch that was served throughout
the evening.
1t was a monster gathering and
there the beauty and chivalry of
most a Pecos Valley reception to the
new governor, for among the out of
town guests, almost every town down
the Valley was represented.
When all had taken advantage of
the opportunity to meet the governor
and speak with his friends; and meet
new ones, the program of the evening
was started. This had been prepared
by the patronesses of the occasion
who were Mrs. j. A. Graham, Mrs. G.
A Richardson, Mrs. F. G.. Hunt, Mrs.
G. NJ. Slaughter and Miss Eva Hedg-
COKE. An Introductory by Miss Hedg-
COKE, the accompanist of the evening,
was followed by a quartette of South
ern Melodies by Messrs. j. Cummins,
l.. Smith. M. Campbell and w. Skill.
man, Major Pearson doing solo parts.
This was a pleasing number and was
followed by coon song solo by
Miss Shaver the Quartette assisting
ON the chorus and making catchy
selection of the part, which was led
in a captivating manner by the petite
leader.
Miss Morgan gave one of her char
acteristic piano selections, interpret
ing a beautiful composition of one of
the masters in perfect style, and in
contrast was the following number.
Irish Four" by ]. Cummins, Mrs. j.
lar, comic song showing the wit of
the Irish race.
A reading by Mrs. George B. Jewett
pleased. all and after her selection was
a song in costume, my Indian Queen"
by Misses Virgins, Hinson. Ogle.
Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Evans, and Ralph
Smith, Miss Virgins singing the So
10 part. The makeup of the big
chief, Mr.. Smith. was stunning, and
the piece was as entertaining as it
was novel. 1t was declared by many
to be the best number on the pro-
gram.
A violin solo by Miss Nelson proved
delight, and later when she gave
a vocal solo the applause was strong.
Almond Eyes was the name of
a pretty little Jap song, sung in cos
tune by Misses Ogle, Kellar, Hin
son, Hedgcoxe and Virgins. Mrs.
Hunt and Mrs. Evans, and it was the
prettiest song the chorus gave during
the evening.
Just My STYLE" was the conclud-
ing number This was a duet part by
Miss Kellar and John Cummins, and
the young ladies' chorus. 1t was a
fitting close for a novel and entertain
ing program. When the last number
was ended the patronesses received
a shower of compliments for the sue
cess of their contribution to the eve
ning's entertainment. 1t certainly was
clever and free from the sameness
that sometimes attends a musicale.
All praise is due the ladies who had
the program in charge, and their
work was rewarded in the manner
most desired Sy the appreciation of
those present
At the conclusion of the musicale,
a dancing program was carried out,