Nogales international., 1927-03-06
Famous Comedian
Visits NogaIes

Will Rogers, Mayor Of Beverly
Hills, California, most popular
man the movie colony at Holly
wood, was highly appre-
ciated guest at Nogales Thurs
day. Mr.. Rogers, known
the wide world over as rare
and versatile humorist, both
upon the stage and in the movies,
while on tour Of the Great South
west, was our guest several hours
on the day named. Here he was
entertained by the Nogales Cham
Der of Commerce, Mayor Duane
Bird, and prominent citizens
across the border, where a splen-
id reception was given the dis
tinguished visitor. Mayor Bird
introduced the presidente Of No.
gales, Sonora, who welcomed Mr..
Rogers in behalf Of the municipal
ity Of Nogales, Sonora. Follow
ing the presidente's cordial greet
ing Mayor Bird, in a few short
sentences introduced Mr.. Rogers
himself, to the large assemblage,
which had gathered by invitation
OF the Chamber Of Commerce at
the Wise Brewery, where luncheon
and refreshments were served. A
number Of old time associates of
Will, during his cowboy days, were
present. By courtesy Of Col. A. J.
Doughertv. commanding officer,
the Twenty-fifth Infantry Band
enlivened the proceedings by
number Of appropriate and soul
et'r"'ne selections.
After introduction by Mayor
Bird the distinguished guest gave
an excellent and witty talk Of
more than a half hours duration.
He told of his visits throughout
Europe, having met the Prince Of
Wales and King Alfonso Of Spain.
OF the latter he had become very
fond, for his good horsemanship
and general craftsmanship.
Having made his start in life
aa cowboy on the plains Of Ok
lahoma, his native state, Rogers
spoke feelingly of that guild, and
he was particularly felicitous in
his compliments of the Mexican
'vaqueros'' who, he said, had
taught the American cowboys
many of the superb feats known
in throwing a "riata' that draw
much applause wherever shown
such as throwing the loop and
other fancy stunts.
The visitors talk on general
topics. political and otherwise,
while told in his inimitable hum
orous strain, nevertheless, mani
tested a complete familiarity with
the country's most vital problems.
In his opening remarks Mr..
Rogers gave his impressions OF
Nogales, and what impressed him
most is the fact that Nogales IS so
widely different from any other
locality in the United States, be-
cause it still has that Spirit Of
the Old West, which, has almost
disappeared completely as dis
tinctive feature sf the West of
today. He said that truly Nogales
is about the last Of the old front
ier. AS he was driving into town
he met a number of cowboys,
mounted, and he inferred they
were coming from the stockyards
after loading shipment of cattle.
Mr.. Rogers said also that "No-
gales is also the only border town
where hardly anyone knows where
the line is"
he saIu ne i4oLes TO MAKE an
other visit here Snortly, with d
longer say, an opportunity to De-
come better acquainted with Us
and the many good fellows he
mad met here. He has been in
ylued by PRESIDENT Gales to visit
nm IN the City OF Mexico, and he
expects to be mere again, enroute
to Mexico City the latter part Oh
April. {
All who had the rare good for
tune to attend were delighted with
Mr.. Rogers happy talk, and they
expressed great qualification at
having enjoyed 80 great a treat
from so distinguished a fun
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