The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1884-04-17
Maiden and Maginnis. NJ T., Thursday, April II, 1884
Fort Maginnis News.



attention to policing about the post, |
and we understand that many needed |
are to be made. FIRE.
quent drills, mounted and dismounted,
have been ordered; also, target prac-
tice at long range, and proper military
SNAP" is becoming noticeable.
Two more cavalry gentlemen took a
French leave" of the garrison on the
night of the 5th inst, without even
parting au revoir.
1t has been hinted that religious SER
vices may be held at the chapel on
by one Of the officers, who is
yearning for the detail
Roller skating has become quite a
favorite passtime, at Maginnis, and
uone of the contusions and disloeations
resulting therefrom, have, as yet, baf-
lied the skill of the surgeon.
The new flagstaff will soon be raised
from its lowly position and placed erect
so that the dear old stars and stripes
may proudly float over the garrison
in the gentle ~ zephyrs from the dis
tant hillocks. A propos:
"Hail starry flag thou art singled
As the flag Of the brave and the true;
Thy red and white stripes ntermingled
The stars peeping out of the blue.
Shine on-thou bright constellation,
The youngest, the brightest, the beat;
From sea to sea- over one nation,
Shine down on the world of the west.
Unfurl thy bright folds gallant banner,
Fling them freely over the land
Over mountain and over savanna,
To where ocean shingles the strand.
Wave on, starry flag huttcr proudly,
Bright emblem OF Liberty,
While We homage pay, crying loudly;
Wave, ever bright flag OF the free ,"
On Saturday evening, of the 5th inst,
a charming impromptu musical soiree
WAS enjoyed by the officers and their
families, at Capt. McAdams, DIR. & Mrs.
Williard's.
1t is hoped that the Singing Society"
will soon favor us again; its contribu-
tim to the programme of the Maginnis
Theatrical Company, ut recent enter
tainment, was rare treat to all present.
Capt. Miller, Lieut.. McClernand and
DR.. Stone, will start ON another hunting
and fishing trip ere long, provided the
post quartermaster can be persuaded
to furnish the necessary transportation
for bringing home the ducks and trout.
First Lieut.. Robinson, I'd Cavalry,
has been detailed as judge advocate of
the general court martial to be held at
Maginnis.
Lieuts. Steele and Rucker have not,
rs yet, been ordered out to catch the
last deserters. Lieut.. Steele will pur-
chase new horse, and Lieut.. Steele
should get Il safety holster for his revol-
yer.
Mr.. John Brett, of the q. IN. depart
ment, has been elected chairman Of the
skating club, which meets daily tSun-
days excepted), and is devoting himself
with characteristic zeal, to the enter
tainment f-of-his friends.
DIR. Wyeth, the post surgeon, has had
his application for necessary alteration
of the post hospital approved, and the
administration part of the building will
be more conveniently arranged. With
Il fresh coat of paint on the hospital
and some pretty flowers and shrubs in
the grounds, the place will be quite
attractive, but not too tempting, We
trust.
1t has been rumored that we are to
have II beautiful artificial lake just
above the post, and that lovely little
boat, named in honor of one of the
fair guests of the fort, is to be placed
thereon.
We are informed that there are to be
several lady guests at the post this sum-
mer and the junior officers are in pleas
ant anticipation; already beginning to
pose before their French-plate mirrors,
recalling the sweet little speeches so
essential to II successful campaign, and
consulting with their private financial
secretaries relative to the purchase Of
new dog carts, drags and side-saddles.
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