Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-09-04
STANDING ROCK.
Sadness and Pleasure, Flowers, Sun
shine, Etc.
To the Editor of the TRIBUNE.

To the Editor of the TRIBUNE.
STANDING Rock. D. r, Aug 27th.-Yesterday
tas wds uni paint man Of H. S Infantry
had been confined to bed since the first of the
month with mountain fever. He seemed to be
fUd Ffhe odd Fellows took charge Of the body and
removed it to their neat little hall Saturday
evening. The hall was draped with black inside
CHANGED that the Rev, Mr.. Burt came up here on
a visit. He was invited to read the church serv.
ice at th on undT snd a. ~
body turned out. The processiol' formed at the
odd Fellows hall, which il ntar the: traders
them hem the e. order der Of Odd Fellows ip moarning and
regalin, then the escort the hearse and pail bear
ers, next the clergyman and Capt. McDougall;
pany b. ist Company B. 7th Cavalry Officers and
citizens, children, and finally the ladies' in ambu.
lances. Upon reaching the grave the beautiful
Church was read by Mr.. Burt in distinct voice,
after which an address was read by the tn cn,el Of
e1 Of n Se asd
most beautiful dirgc was sung by the members
Of the order; then three volleys we're lred over
the by squad Of an. ana qh
messed ore impressive funeral.
the hail for divine service. The house was
crowded. every officers family at the post being
represented. md goody number of citizens and
Miss McDougal as organist, and several ladies
and gentlemen OF the garrison. and Mrs. Smith;
(wifc of the tradcr) gave us the full service. and
Mr.. Burt's short well delivered and most Inn
prcssive sermon flied us with joy at being able
to worship God in this wild wilderness sur
rounded. ns we are, by savagcs.
Monday at II IL. IN. MIR. Burt baptized two
children of Sergt. fillmore. DIST sergeant of Com
pany D. let Infantry: two men OF Company u,
and Mrs. IIumbert. standing sponsors We are
all grateful that fate driftcd Mr. Burt in this d.
rcctf0n and all hope the time will come when he
will visit us again. If he has dedicated his life
to the work among the Indians. he has all the
marks of an accomplished gentleman. and in his
dealings wi tn the poor neglected 'red man. has
not forgotten how to opproach his more favored
brother the "pale face" ...s-.--.
Monday night we had very fine performance
from the opcra a troop. The house was crowded; !;
almost every officers family Mt the post was rep
resented: also good turnout Of soldiers and ctt-
zcns and passengers from the Far West, that boat
All quiet at this post Capt. Howe command
ing. He will soon be relieved by Capt. Pearson.
Gen. Carlin expects to sail for Europe on the
2Stt. in company with his family and Miss Jen-
nings, former post teacher at this place. 1t has
ncve been my favor to be stationed at a frontier
post where SO much care and attention is be-
slowed upon flowers. You might call the whole
garrison flower garden. The hospital yard Is
brilliant with the gaycst colors so atcfu to the
eyes of the sick and depressed; every window
filled with vines and blooming plants; fences
covered with sweet peas, scarlet beans and wild
cucumber vines. 1t is also post of sunshine
and harmony. lovely ladies, gallant officers and
well trained children.