The Old Fiddlers Contest Jan. 2, 1903 AWR Henderson Co., TX

Athens Weekly Review
Jan. 2, 1903
THE OLD FIDDLERS CONTEST

The old fiddlers contest was pulled off at the Court House Wednesday night.
Only a small house was present and the promoters barely made expenses.

The following contestants were present and participated. M. J. Hendley,
J. B. Gauntt, W. L. Faulk, Zack Davis, T. A. Hancock, G. H. Scott, John Watson
and E. L. Gasaway.

Two of the awarding committee Dr. Carothers and A. C. Hart failing to appear,
Hon. M. H. Gussett of Kaufman and J. C. Wood were appointed in their places.

The committee awarded the prizes as follows: First, a gold watch to T. A. Hancock;
Second prize a hat to Zack Davis; Third prize, a pair of shoes to Judge Faulk;
Fourth prize, a years subscription to the REVIEW, to M. J. Hendley and fifth prize
same as fourth to John Watson.

Mr. Gossett spoke fo the committee and stated that the prizes were awarded by a
majority vote not by a unanimous one. Misses Bettie Miller, Fannie Stirman and
Nellie Garrett played a trio that was applauded and encored. Miss Callie Deen
gave a piano solo that was encored. Miss Pearlie Miller played a piano solo which
was applauded. The affair passed off very pleasantly and the crow seemed to enjoy
the music by the old fiddlers immensely.

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Still of Mabank, Mrs. Dodge Mason of Kaufman and Hon. M. H. Gossett
of Kaufman attended the old fiddlers contest Wednesday night. Mr. Still enjoyed himself
immensely. He said the committee of award by their dignified appearance reminded
him of the Hague Conference wrestling with the Venezuelaian question.

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