Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-20


past winter, opened up their season
in Arizona few weeks ago, and are
meeting with much success. Mr. Laff
Rilly, 2 former Denver boy, Is taking
one OF the prominent parts as end
man and flute player in the band, and
who knows but what this will be the
making of a first class comedian of
Rilly. We never know our worth un-
| til we try, so he has our best wishes.
GORDON G. WILLIAMS.
The team of Gordon & Williams, late
OF the Black Patti Company, have
signed 2 contract for 12 weeks on the
Pantages circuit with AL comedy
sketch.
THIS ROCKY MT. ATHLETIC CLUB
MAKES BIG IMPROVEMENT.
The Rocky Mountain Athletic club
is at it again and the management is
sparing no pains to make it look more
and more like the big white club
houses of the city. The Rocky is hav-
ing a new hardwood floor put in that
viii come up to any of the city, the
walls will be painted with beautiful
designs and hung with noted pictures,
and one of Denver's prominent young
business men has been assigned assist
ant manager. From the looks of
things the Rocky is going to be the
most beautiful Negro club house in
the world. With Victor Walker, presi-
dent and manager; Chas. West, as
sistant manager it should be.
THE COSMOPOLITAN
BALL A SUCCESS.
Last Friday night at Eureka hall
there were something like zoe Ne
groes in attendance to the Cosmopoli-
tan ball and banquet. And l am proud
to say that it was one of the grandest
public affairs | have ever seen. The
dancing was one sweet dream and the
luncheon served by the now famous
West Bros. was one to be long re-
membered. Chicken ALE Cot, fruit
salad and as for wines and other diff
ferent beverages they all were served
with there dazzling sparkles. Manager
Dan Hodges was highly elated over
the whole affair, and will now offer
to the public dancing every Friday |
afternoon and night for one admission
of 25 cents. Everybody who wishes
to learn the new dances will be gladly
taken care of and you all are invited.
TWO DENVER YOUTHS
GOING WITH RACES.
Two popular young Negroes OF this
city. William Goff (Little Fancy and
Samuel Ketchel (Cuty) will leave thelI
first of the week with the Estabrook
stables for Seattle and the NoseaWest.
Both boys will work in the capacity OF
trainers and they are wished much
success by all friends.
RUSSELL (NooDLEs) SMITH.
Ono of the classiest business men
in Seattle is Mr.. Russell Smith, for
mer Denver boy. Mr.. Smith is IN the
club business and has interests In otn
er enterprises which keep him busy.
He advises all Of his young frtends
who are desirous of entering pusi-
ness. to come Northwest, as the fieio
is great and sure of success.
ROCKIES BEAT ARvADAs -11-3.
In walk away game last Sunday
at Arvada, Colorado, the Rocky MT
Athletic club bali team found 1t an
easy matter to bring home the bacon
with a score of IL to 3. The Rockies
no doubt will have one of the best ana
fastest Negro ball teams in the west
this season. The players are: car
ence Macy, CT; Budy Ellis, If; Ewin
Perkins, rf; Walter Duncan, H.; Geo
Hickman, 2b; Don Cattlet, S.; Alhe
Banks, 3b; Geo. Parker. p; r. car
ence Adams, c. The management OF
the team is going to do their utmost
to give the people in this city
chance to see some good games played
at the different parks by the colored
boys and it is hoped that in time we
will tour the state with one OF the
best teams that can be produced. Ine
boys are all good players and Win
good practice there is no reason why
tie Rocky Mt. ball team shouidnt
head the list at the end of the season
as star diamond busters.