El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-21
Interesting Programs Are Given In
Army Camps By Talent From FL PaSo


I Miss Lois shaw, dressed in red tulle,
gave songs and dances; Albert Hop
/ kins talked Of his experiences as
fighter in France. and the evening
came to q close with chorus singing,
led by Nine. Loeser-the selections
including over There Katy"
Keep the Home Fires Burning" and
other popular airs
The same program will be repeated
Friday evening at the w in Camp
Baker-also through the courtesy of
the war camp community service
The Khaki club viii tonight have
its usual Wednesday evening pro-
gram. to be followed by dancing.
On the outdoor platform of the Fifth
cavalry at the fort. local performers
from the Fifth, augmented by their de
luxe orchestra. We'd for hOnors with
number Of FL Paso musicians,
night, a big crowd Of enlisted men be-
ing present to cheer each number
there were also many officers Of the
regiment present to enjoy the enter
tainment, as well as civilians.
Miss Nellie May Bowen made the
hit OF the evening, and was called for
time and again to give some of her
rag songs IN Everything" Miss
Bowen is most generous with her tai
entss and is genuine faTOrite at the
caps, putting pep" in every pro-
gram Joseph Rudneck. a long time
theatrical man before entering the
service, was director, the opening
number being given BY Mrs. Helen
Cooper Williams, who sang divinely
Loves Old Sweet Song and other
favorites. Miss Bowen and Mr. Car
rick accompanied Miss Julia Coldwell
also sang some very pretty things, and
Miss Adeline Burgess. in two exQuis-
G al ~ don
one. in a solid chiffon apricot pink
and second in ballet dress Of green
and gold Miss Hague also did some
superb interpretative dances, wearing
blue butterfly costume. Mr.. Grey
assisted in the impromptu program
given by the men Of the Fifth. and
the orchestra gave fine program of
selections. The FL Pasoans went out
sufficiently early 10 enjoy the sing
song"
The soldiers encamDed at Bierne
were given a treat in Tuesday nights
program. arranged by Mrs. Charles I.
Overstreet. Dorothy's Dilemma"
caused no end Of fun, as presented in
pantomime by Miss Gussie GOar, Miss
Louise Leighton, Phillip Goar. Rob-
ert Latta. Dick Lewis and Everett
Searle, this being the same original
little skit given in the parlors Of the
D q
Mrs J. Rowland Gilchrist gave some
pleasing solo numbers, the music be-
ing augmented by ukuleIe selections
by Dorothy and Dick Lewis, and an
inverted quartet by Misses Barbara
Worcester and Dora PEBBLES, Rev. c.
L. OTerstreet and l. Worcester Corp.
John Hicks cast a spell with his ven
trilOquist act and Frederick Steven
son gave two patriotic readings.
Miss Elizabeth Graham, a newcomer
from Paducah, Ky, Won an ovation
with her readings, and was forced to
respond to an encore Mrs. Leonard
Worcester and Miss Louise Leighton
did the accompanying, many Of the
Endeavorers from the First Presby-
terrain church taking a special delight
in making the evening a success
Members Of the Panhellenic assOci- /
alton have taken up a tremendously /
interesting work in their Monday
evening mendings. at Camp Pershing- |
Each week. a crowd Of prominent ma
irons and girls 20 out TO the post and [
90 whatever sewing or mending is /
needed for the boys, and as they work. !
some Of the musicians Officiate at the I
piano, while a group Of the men sing;
others play games, and all Of them ]
visit
Mrs. r. c. Nall has charge of the (
program for camp Bierne Thursday /
night, when Rev. George Deland viii 4
accompany Mrs. J. A Hildyard and /.
lead in the sing song" Rev P. r 1
Knickerbocker viii address the SOL /
diers-