Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-24
SHERMAN.
The Grand Concert Of the Military Band
Proves a Most Enjoyable Event
to All Present.
wit, Beauty, EleEauco' AZ
Comb ne FOR tho occasion--Nislt-
ors Pressnt-Personai
" Vac A succEss.

Special TO the Gazette.
SHERMAN, TEX, June 2S.-Eyerybody
said SO. The old, the middle-aged ana
the young all poured out panegyrlcs on
the grand lconcert of the Rifles band.
There were at least 20Oo people on the
grounds. The occasion was one that APP
pealed powerfully to home pride, ana
demonstrat, d most conclusvely what
Sherman can accomplish when her people
come together with singleness OF pur-
pose, 49,,
First, the Grayson Rifles drill. This
was executed IN good style. Capt. Brit
ton said IL was well done, and when as
competent Judge as the cap
tain says a thing Is good, there can
be no doubt about ii. Everybody thought
the new uniforms the handsomest they
had seen, add the girls said "they were
lust too lovely" Then Prof. La Hatchc,
Tor the band, made beautiful little In
troductory speech in which he said some
graceful yet eloquent thugs about mu-
sic, that the audience enjoyed greatly
Next came the presentation Of the grand
flag given by the citizens. This was pre-
scented by Mr., Allison May1eld, a talented
young lawyer OF Sherman, in most hap
by address that was often interrupted By
enthusiastic cheering. II any doubts ex-
listed as TO his oratorial ability they
speedily vanished, and he had not uttered
many sentences before the audience felt
that he was fully equal TO the occasion.
Equally as eloquent, graceful and APP
propriate was the response of Capt Sllas
Hare, Jr, on the part of the Rifles.
While modestly disclaiming any merit for
his company, In glowing words he as
serted its Willingness TO ever respond to
the call OF duty and country. The lofty
sentiments of patriotism and honor so
earnestly portrayed by these chlvalrous
young speakers seemed to arouse the
audience to a pitch of enthusiasm not
often seen In these degenerate days, and
the grove re-echoed with cheers OF gen
uine applause.
The music was particularly good, and
the band boys (also clad In uniforms
almost fac-simile of the Riaes) fairly di-
ylded honors with the military.
The big cake voted TO the most bopu-
lar soldier was borne off by Capt. Hare
bringing the handsome sum of 500 30.
Altogether the entertainment netted a
little over $500, and to-day Prof, Kohler
and his coufreres OF the band are in high
oHllAAo bNNL viz ANShlb VI eflA
ment originated and carried out with
such striking success.
NOTES AND INCIDENTS.
Capt Frank Ryan, the old commander,
was present. He refused to be elected
captain of a Dallas company lately, and
will stick by the Rifles, who will likewise
stick by him,
The popularity of First Sergeant Black
ford was attested by the large vote he
got in the contest for the cake. He Is
iirst-cla officer and liked by everybody.
Jim Taylor might have won the cake,
buthis gang Of supporters were all broke.
Miss Florence Lichtenstein, charming
young lady of New Orleans, was present,
The worst error was in firing that last
round. Hardly any ten guns went off to-
gether. The first discharge was perfect
The Misses Sacra, two Gainesville
bellies, lent the light of their lovely pres
enco at the dance.
Moran Scott-the handsome witty,
dashing Moran--was on hand, and how
well ne improved the shining hour was
attested by his radiant smiles. None
knew him but to love him-the girls in
cluded
Mrs Hattie Raysor, vivacious and
accomplished society lady from Brennan,
was among the visitors.
Prof. Kohler is greatly Indebted to the
cleverness Of the members of the Dcnlson
band, who lent such able help
In the opinion of young Shermanite
who claims to be an expert ia Judging of
beauty, the pr5ttiest young lady present
was Miss o. NJ, u lovely maiden from
| Missouri visiting relatives here.
For wonder Scott Jones, that most
ardent devotee of Terpsichore, was not
among the dancers.
SHERMAN SETTINGS.
Another young man got spilled out of a
buggy while out driving with young
lady on North Travis street
Judge Sllas Hare Is back from trip TO
Austin, where he went to appear before
the appellate court in the famous Var
orough case,
Miss Tenie Berry, an accomplished
teacher In the public schools, has gone to
spend the summer with her sister III
Nebraska.
The closing exercises of st. Joseph's
academy, which began this evening, were
attended by large audience of inter.
ested patrons aud friends of this splendid
institution.