The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1906-03-23
BAND CONCERT
AND BALL.
THE TINE OF ALL PAST TINES.

VI Inc liiClSmeHCy OF the WSdlIlST
Thompsons Hall was well filled,
and the audience demonstrated
enthusiastic appreciation of the
entire program.
The Band numbers, as well as
the specialities, including Cornet
Duet. by Chas. Thompson and
Alex Lloyd; Clarinet Duet by
Chas. Osborne and Frank
Galloway; and Baratone and
Trombone Duet by Al Carman
and Roy Orr, were executed in
most pleasing manner. The
musical part of the program was
concluded by comic song en-
titled "Oh What A Difference In
The Morning." by Mr.. J. B.
Wheeler, who was heartily
applauded, and for encore gave
'Duckfoot Sue" One of the
entertaining features of the
program was the Recitation,
''The 0ctroon" by Miss Maud
Goodlander who gave an ex-
cellent Interpretation of that
pathetic story.
A very marked improvement
of the Band in the past few
months, under the efficient
direction of Conductor j. B.
Wheeler is observed; and
members and leader deserve
great credit for the efficiency
attained through their diligent
efforts. The Concert was the
first opportunity given the
public Of knowing the real merit
of this worthy organization, of
which Phoebe should feel justly
proud.
The Concert was concluded
with a very pleasing comedy
farce Freezing A Mother-in-
law.
JB. Wheeler, handled the
leading role, Mr.. Watnuff, a hem
pecked. husband. in a most salts
factory manner, causing much
laughter by his docile and sub
missive manner.
The part of Mrs Watnuff. his
strong minded and crafty wife
was ably interpreted by Mrs c.
A. Thompson who protrayed the
character of this ruling spirit of
the Watnuff family with all that
decisive and debating spirit
called for in the part.
The part of Ferdinand Swift,
an adventurous fortune hunter,
and nephew of the Watnuff's;
was eaisly taken care of by w.
S. McRae.
VIM Orr. as the RESISTANT lover
brought out all of the strength
of the role in a clear and dipla-
matte manner.
Miss Maud Goodlander, as
Emily Watnuff carried the part
in a charming manner.
The Farce, throughout was
handled in excellent style, each
character, having a good under
standing of the part. The lines
generally were spoken clearly
and loud enough that none of the
plot was lost to those in the rear
end of the room. A hearty
laugh was created by Mr..
Wheeler and McRae during the
freezing process, by introducing
some extemporaneous dialogue.
The farce contained just enough
plot to be interesting in that
way, besides giving ample
phrases of embarrassing and
ridiculous positions to keep up
the fun.
Last but not least was the Ball
which was the biggest success in
that line given in Phoebe for
some years. The floor was OK
ceptionally good; the music ex-
eellent, and the order of dances
was up to date, all of which
went to make the patrons have a
most enjoyable time.
The great improvement in the
music for the occasion, was
readily observed, the first num-
bers of which were played by the
entire band. The new Brass
Band Orchestra deserves special
mention for their proficiency and
should be encouraged in their
efforts. Mr.. McGee's excellent
work with the drums lends mat
erial strength and harmony to