Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-06

VIVA .ev was lacking in the
Chri5tmassy look of things out Of
doors was made up for in the La
noble Mere. Co.'S hall. where a
loaded Xmas tree stood waiting to
be relieved of its many gifts.
The school children entertained
The audience for one hour with
songs and recitations, a special
feature of the evening Icing an
exercise and drill by nine children
in fancy costumes, representing
the four seasons and the clements.
ira water, thunder and lightning.
wind and Jack Frost. This part
OF the Xmas celebration was
conducted by Mrs. James Holland
aad was cordially received by the
audience.
Then an excellent Santa Claus
appeared in robes and mask and
with the assistance of two gentlemen
and the Xmas Tree Committee.
consisting of eight ladies, the gifts
we're rapidly distributed.
The dance following was given
by the managers of the hall and
seldom has its capacity beer taxed
by a better natured or more
sociaule crowd of merry makers.
The turkey supper prepared by Mrs
Zabala and given in the spacious
dining rooms of the hotel. is worthy
If special mention.
The series of social events
reached a climax in the masquerade
ball given by Guy Ludwirk and
Melvin Baldwin on Friday Dec. 80.
1t is stated that between thirty-fve
and forty couples we're in costume
while a crowd of spectators enjoyed
the autics of the jewellers.
Miss Carrie Lebereski, in a very
handsome costume Of spangled red
satin with head dress received the
ladies' prize consisting of a silver
mounted china fruit basket.
Mr.. Bellinger as the double mar
received the gentleman's prize a
leather travelling case. He
sustained the character in a manner
that coud not be improved upon.
Couldn't sit down for fear of
squeezing the other fellow and
bothered his partners considerably
by forgetting which one of him
they were dancing with.
There was not q poor character
on the floor but at the risk of
committing many of equal merit,
we think special mention should
be made of a few. Miss Mimi,
Taufer IN one of The most attractive
suits in the hall made a handsome
doll.
Mrs. Clubine wore an elegant
costume of black and gold as the
Turkish lady. Mr.. Ed. Hendricks
wore a stunning suit of red velvet
with fancy hat as aSpanish cavalier.
Mr.. Stillwell appeared as Mexican in
a handsome velvet costume with
bangled sombrero. Mrs. Shawler
wore a quaint costume complete in
every detail as Martha Washington.
Dora Bowers sustained her
character well as Jockey girl in a
charming suit of light blue and
red. Sylvia Bowers wor black and
silver as Queen of Night. Miss Cox
wore a strikin costume as Italian
girl. The clowns and Indians were
all good. Joe Hennen as squaw in
complete fandango fnery was
excellent. Mrs. Berg as Gypsy
Queen. Mrs +. McDermett as Frost,
Tom Eggers as soldier and Dave
Warren in cake walk costume were
all well dressed to represent the
characters. Two of the best
sustained characters in the ball
we're Miss Christie Jones as little
old lady and Mr.. Kottinger rs
Uncle Sam swallow tailed coat,
plug hat and long hair complete.
Comic characters we're not lack
ing Miss Martha Noble us Nanny
Ira Noble NJ hay seed and Andy
Berg rs wash woman were hard TO
beat. After twelve o'clock ms skies
were removed and spectators in
joined in the merry making until
the morning hours.
So popular festivities bccom in
this vally that alrady some of the
men are busy planning another"
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