Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1917 — AGAIN CARRIES OFF HONORS [ARTICLE]

AGAIN CARRIES OFF HONORS

"Uncle” Charlie Pullins Wins First Prize at Fiddlers* Contest. The members of the Loyal Order of Moose, spent a very enjoyable evening, last Thursday when they were entertained at the Moose Home by another old-time fiddlers’ contest. The eight contestants were as follows: “Uncle” Charley Pullins, “Bill Bat’’—sometimes known as John E. Alter, Joe Pullins, Meriman Tudor, Adrian Bicknell, “Jim” Newcome, “Billy” Parks and John Ferris. “Uncle” Charley Pullins won first prize by a large majority, which was a hat contributed by the G. E. Murray Company. “Uncle” Charley had his light shoes along this time, instead of his heavy boots, and did some very fancy jig dancing, which was enjoyed by all, |and proved that “Uncle” Charley is still “some kid.’’ The second prize, a box of cigars donated by Henry Nevill, was won by Adrian Bicknell. “Billy” Parks received the® third prize, which was a ; fine leather pocketbook donated by A. F. Long. “Jim” Newcome received the fourth I prize, which was a box of cigars donated by Adrian Bicknell. “Johnnie” Alter, especially, was very much pleased by the rendition of “The Mocking Bird” with variations by Joe Pullins and Merlmari Tudor, as he said it was so realistic that he could almost see the feathers. Five jig dancers Wjjre also present and entertained all with their splendid jig work. “Jim” Newcome did some plaip and fancy whistling which was appreciated by all. Just before leaving the hall the Moose were warned to be on the lookout for a flph roast. ** ■