Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-23


King Momus and Queen Utopia had
many times been honored with the
presence OF royalty, they We're still
more highly honored this time in the
presence OF real, live. American
governor, Governor Hagerman OF New
Mexico.
The governor spoke easily, effective.
" and in charming oif'hand manner
as follows
Ladles and gentlemen and com
rades Of the r. Romero Hose com.
pany; II affords me great pleasure tol
have this opportunity Of addressing
YOU. the people Of Las Vegas and the
members OF the hose company par
ticulariy, for in former days. before
being elevated 10 the present high po-
sition which have the honor 10
hold, served two years in volun
tary hose company and find the eX.
perience Of great benefit to me as
governor of this territory, especially
In throwing water upon 'incipient
blazes." feel sure that as former
cumrade you will neither put me out
nor fire me"
think the town Of Las Vegas the
most ideally situated of any | have
seen in New Mexico. On my "trip 10
the site Of the proposed reservoir. Of
which YOU are so proud, this morning.
had the opportunity Of viewing the
town and surrounding country and
know that YOU have the material, the
land and the water TO create here r
city uneGualIed in the territory.
Whenever a city has to go outside
for it's materials. that town is not
self supporting.
] can already see the broad fields OF
alfalfa corn, oats and fertile mead
ows which shall be yours In the
building of the reservoir you 50 much
desire. | have seen no place In the
whole country better situated than
this, the city Of Las Vegas.
The reclamation service has done
q great deal for New Mexico in the
past few years. 1t may not be able
to do any more just at present, but
want to promise YOU that every
thing ! can do TO insure the speedy
execution Of this enterprise. / will
| enter ~ipto With my entire heart and
'ssoIil 4 asss AT st
I I thank the committee for the privi-
/ lege Of addressing You and the audi
ence for their kind attention, and the
next time come back T wish to enter
| upon the floor and participate in the
festivities Of the occasion. thank
| you
Prize Winners.
T. F. Keayeney, who took the part
of King Momus during the revelries
, of the evening, received one hundred
calling cards, presented by The Optic
Publishing company.
Queen Utopia, represented by Miss
Alberts. received beautiful boauet
! Of carnations, presented by John
Thornhill, florist.
Miss l.. Mann and Master J. Stern
took the cake, in a charming cake
walk, the prize being contributed by
Graaf & Hayward.
Handsomest Costumes.
There were -four prize winners in
the contest of handsomest costumes.
Miss Harden. In a pink Florodora
costume, won first a cut glass bon
bon dish presented by Ed. G. Muir
phey.
Jim Phillips as Romea, in a red and
white costume. won the gentle
mems first prize. one bronzed polet
customer, presented by Chas, llfeld
company. u
Mary Ringing. In pink and green
costume. won china glove holder,
presented by Sabine Lnjan.
II. b. Hubbard won the gentlemen's
second prize, one box Of cigars, pre-
sented by the Opera bar
Most Original Costumes.
Mrs. Raney, as "crosswalks," won
the first prize. one pair of Ultra shoes
presented by +. Rosenwald & Son.
Stanley Carson, the barber pole. re-
ocived the gentlemen's first prize. a
silk vest, presented by The Hub
Clothing company.
Miss Demarais, as thistle bios
som. won the ladies' second prize,
one dozen photos presented BY J. L.
Tooker.
II. X. Wean. Sunny Jim," received
the gentlemen's second prize, gold
watch fob chain, presented by Mrs.
NJ. J. Woods.
|, Best Acted Character.
Mrs. Frank Coe, in cowgirl costume,
won the first ladies' prize, hand
painted water set. presented by r. d.
McElroy.
Roy Carmine. as guard Of the three
convicts, Bob Gro~s. Charley Trums
bull and Manuel Enricre., won the
gentleman's prize, box Of cigars.
The convicts were given pardon.
Miss May Moore. the Spanish lady
in black and white, won the ladies'
second prize. one brass five o'clock
tea kettle. presented by Davis &
Sydes.
]. u. Haslett as the ghost won one
framed picture. presented by VIM.