La Junta tribune., 1915-05-08
MOOSE DEDICATE GYMNASIUM.
Three Hundred Guests Of the Local
Order Enjoy Novel Entertain.
ment-Athletics for Health.

AUtcS uOuUbcu Nutsts vi tuc lANAl
Order Enjoy Novel Entertain.
ment-Athletics for Health.
One OF the most novel and versatile
entertainments ever enjoyed by the
people OF La Junta was given Tues
day evening by the gymnasium associa-
tion OF the local Moose lodge for, the
purpose Of celebrating the opening Of
their newly equipped and splendid
gymnasium.
The doors OF the lodge and club
rooms were thrown open to the men,
bers Of the Moose lodge, their wives
and friends. at s o'clock and the 900
guests Of the association were given
the freedom of the house.
At $3.50 O'Clock the orchestra start
ed the entertainment by a delightful
overture. 1.-THE Whip" which was i'm
mediately followed by short talk
on the Moose lodge by Mr.. Fritz Gar
rity. Of Rocky Ford.
Mr.. r. w. Owens. master OF cere-
monies. then read short to the point
paper ON Physical Culture, It's Pos
sibilities." introducing c. NJ. Faun, d..
P. E.. Of Chicago. physical director Of
the association. Mr.. Faun then gave
an exhibition Of Indian club swinging
which was additionally beautiful by
the soft red lights which produced
weird fantastic effects. This event
being followed by Mrs. Robert Flynn.
who completely charmed the assem-
bly, by . beautiful soprano solo. "Alah
Oe." from the opera. Birds Of Para
disc"
Mr.. w. d. Grissom rendered the
tenor solo. my Dear Soul" The
singers wide range and perfect tech
nique proved his pronounced ability
and the audience Greetly applsuded
the selection. -ST
After another selection BY the or
chestra. Mr.. Frits 0arrity gave the
humorous reading. ''Kelley's Dream =
whie4 vas givsn hearty Applause.
y - llApo ~ asosaSsA lie par
allsl bars asa executed scms vasious
work. showing the great possibilities
and use Of this piece Of apparatus.
Mr.. Bert Kelly's recitation. "The
Price OF Drink" given In = manner
which showed real talent In the line
Of humorous reading. was received
with deserved appreciation.
After another selection by the or
chcstra. Mr.. Owens. master OF ccre-
monies. announced the last number
on the program. which proved 10 be
n real treat. Prof. Faun. ably as-
sisted by Mr.. Roy Boslcy. demon
strating many different blows In the
art Of boxing. including the cham
pionship winning punches Of famous
boxers. McSsrs. Faun and Bosicy
then gave an instructive performance
Of wrestling holds. and the holds that
won championships for famous. mat
men. a short exhibition Of tumb-
ling by Prof. F'aun concluded the en-
tcrtainmcnt.
Refreshments were then served Ia
unique and original manner.
The floor was soon after cleared
for dancing and the large number OF
tcrpischoreans thoroughly enjoyed
the fine floor and catchy music OF
the orchestra. until the wee sma'
hours of the morning the gaycty con-
tinucd. and only after utter fatigue
had arrived did the happy guests dc.
part. each aud all voting tho affair u
grand success: the Moose entertain
ers de luke" and wishing the gym
nasium association n long and pros.
porous endurance.
The Moose gymnasium association
aud the entertainment committee.
consisting Of Mcssrs. Owens. Faun
and wadicigh are 10 ~ consratuiat.
cd for the spirit. work and spiendid
success Of this. their opening night.
The Oymsslum Associations con.
slider Il . rase good fortune 70 -.
cure the services Of . man 10 smi.
neatly fitted 10 Instruct them ID
their class which wilt start immedl.
atsly. Prof. Faun's exhibition. En-.
bfaciag practically The complete @.
NUT Of the profession. was highly To-
stsuctive. inasmuch - he syamstri.
cal devsiopneat, aDparsae sersastt
asd tAs skiil IL sssesties. ID . pesi'