Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-16
GOV. SHOUTS RECEPTION.


Tuesday evening at the Courthouse
hall. The various committees were |
appointed as follows:
Reception Committee-J. w.
Birdseye and N. /. Andrews.
Committee on Introduction e.
Nasholds, E. II. Jcanjaque', A. j.
Macnah and n. |. Andrews.
Refreshment Committee j. L.Kirt-
Icy, j. X. Fuller and NJ NJ. McPher-
sou.
The spacious hall was decorated in
beautiful and artistic manner with
wreaths of evergreens, flags and
banners. Immediately behind the
stand was draped the lovely silk flag
presented TO Mcpherson Post by the
Governor. The large and commo-
dious hall was crowded with an eager
and excited assemblage as early as s
o'clock. Col. Chas. A. Wood occu-
pied the chair with honor to himself
and satisfaction to all.
AT $3.50 the Governors appearance
was greeted by round after round of
applause. He was escorted to the
hall and introduced to the chairman
by special committee consisting of
e. II. Jeanjaquet, e. Nasholds and
Chas. II. Martin, members Of McPher-
son Post No. 3, O.. A. r., which was
very appropriate, as the Governor is
Commander of this Post. The Gov
ernor was introduced to the audience
by Col. Wood in few we'll chosen
and appropriate remarks III the course
OF which he said that the honor which
had been bestowed upon him by
| President Harrison in selecting him
for the highest Office in the Territory
was the more appreciated from the
fact that it was unsought. That the
residents of Lemhi county as we'll as
those OF the entire Territory were
we'll satisfied to trust the future OF
Idaho in his hands and in making this
assertion he but voiced the senti-
ments of the residents OF the "Gem OF
the Mountains"
Governor Shoup then addressed
the large concourse IN courteous
and kindly manner showing plainly
that he felt this gathering to be com
posed of his friends and neighbors.
He said that one month ago he would
not have accepted the Governorship
of this or any other Territory, but
under existing circumstances he had
decided to accept the appointment
That he was strongly in favor OF
Statehood for Idaho. That if his APP
pointment was confirmed he should
use his utmost endeavor to promote
in every way the best interests OF
this Territory. He was frequently
interrupted by applause which showed
that the audience were in perfect
sympathy with him.
AT the close of his remarks he was
escorted to the front of the platform
and received the company, assisted
by his cousin, Mrs. Chas. a. Wood
and Mrs. J. l.. Cirtley. As the PEG.
pie passed he grasped each hand
warmly, and was able to call almost
everyone by name. Many could ties.
tify to kind deeds and charitable acts
performed by him in his quiet and
transformations way; many sad hear
he has cheered, and many burden
has be lifted from those who were il
trouble.
The Grand Army boys favored the
company with some vocal music
which was appreciated by all.
A bounteous repast was served il
the adjoining rooms, where the win,
flowed freely and all had an oppor
tunity to satisfy the cravings of tn,
sinner man"
About 1880 o'clock dancing com
menced and was kept up until tire,
A. NJ.
1t was estimated that between 5Ot
and GOO people were present, nearl,
all of whom were residents of thi
city and the immediate vicinity.
The dainty and becoming costume
of the ladies, the dashing uniforms o
, the G. A. II, boys, and the brigh
and happy look on all faces, com
bined with the music and the brilliant
ly lighted and decorated hall, formed
scene that will be cherished long il
, the memory of all who were present
. --~-N~<-~---
Walter lvers, the plucky little DO,
who fell from the top of the eight
story railroad building about tive
months ago, is so far recovered tina
| h.. a, II, l. r. L.