Great Falls tribune., 1889-09-14
|OLD SOLDIER BOYS.
INES G.. KNAPP WINS THE PRIZE
MEDAL. 49,"
plain Jensen Conducts the Contest
Ably and successfully-Ths Bali
Crowned With
Success. 0.

be largest assembly of pleasure seek
ever known in Great Falls met a
gsbury hall Thursday eve in response
the kind invitations of the Gibsor
t guards. The programme opened
b full dress parade on the street a
/. The boys were at their best anc
movements were all marked by exac1
liary precision, and brought forth
lnds of applause from the spectators.
After marching to the hall the soldiers
re given half hours rest, during
ch many Of the brave boys escorted
r fair ladies to the scene Of festivity.
o'clock sharp the exhibition drill
nmenced with SO men in line. The
nmands given by Capt. Jensen were
ecuted with skill and promptitude.
maneuvers and evolutions were
eeted with rounds Of applause. After
drill by the whole company, at COM
Ind of Sergeant Dodson, the contestants
the medal took their places. Nov
interest increases. The commands
: promptly given and rapidly executed,
D some mistakes are made. The order,
he step to 'front.'" "break ranks" is
Ven and while the defeated competitors
Hire, the diminished rank is again
kessed" for further drill. Now the
nmands are again given, this time not
Regular order, but in such way that
BE of the boys are caught mapping and
~ to the "retired" list.
NJ "A CRITICAL TIME.
There are only four left now and the
$pense is great. These four are the
~ Of the company. Hearty applause
kets every fine execution and their
bvements are almost mathematically
&ct. Commands are given rapidly un
Finally two more step forward and re-
This leaves only two. The contest
pws in interest. Every movement is
Ssely watched by the vast assembly.
n sound is heard save the commands
gthe captain and the rattle of the equip
{nts in ready response. Every eye is
ed on the contestants. "Who will VIM"
|pn every lip. Finally false move and
Y flushed contestants ''rest" while the
ages decide that the medal is due Jas.
Knapp. Hearty applause greets the
Capt. Jensen presents
lmedal to the winner and while his
llrades are extending congratulations
master Of ceremonies announces part
y for the grand march.
II THE GRAND BALL.
Ihe floor was soon filled, there being
pr forty couples in the line. The ex-
lent music seemed to inspire everyone
psent with the best of feelings and all
lered heartily into the enjoyment OF
y&hour. The dancing was continued
til a. m., when all went home declar.
the military ball the "biggest'' sue
Is Of the season.
The following is the roster of those en-
ged in the contest: Corporals, thinner
IN, W. Stanton, Dwyer, Powers, Poole !,
Yates Russell, Rhode, Fletcher, Muir
Y, Erwin, Pfefferly, Grove, Knapp,
ptten, Peck, Perkins, Goss, Lollis and
ZACH.
STRAY COMMENTS.
ESplendid time!"
IA grand successl"
Mice looking squad of men!' @1
Amt our boys grandl''
u think they are awful nice!'' u
II had a glorious time!"
IA peoples dance; everybody had a
Dd timew
fNo flies on themr' a
II like the new suits so much"
S'Dont You feel patriotic when you see
Pm marching by so grandlyl'
EDon't they keep good time!''
rand there's the preacher!"
frhey handle their guns like old vet
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