, 1889-05-09
SOLDIERS CELEbRATE.
Centennial Ceremonies and Society At
fairs at Fort sherman.

Centennial Ceremonies and Society At
fairs at Fort Sherman.
The centennial ceremonies at the post
we're OF an immressive character. In the
morning the soldiers mustered on the pa
rade ground. A general inspection was
made by the commanding officer and his
staff. The militery display was grand.
u aroused the military ardor of the old
civilian that he famed to be u "bowld sol.
der boy, even for the occasion. The
cornet band was on the green and dis.
coursed some charming music. Prof. Ma
vatti rs master hand at music. Some.
times he lays aside the operate gems and
plays some simple, well-known airs. On
this occasion the band pl ,yed % The Banks
and Braes Of Bonny Doom" Oh! ye gods
and the muse! what is more soul stirring
strains of the tunes he used to love in ifes
young day.
you mind me OF departed joys,
Departed never TO come again"
The exercises at the chapel consisted Of
singing. reading passages of scripture that
were read at WashinQton's inauguration,
and a patriotic prayer offered by Chaplain
Macomoer. Rev. Mr.. Deffenbaugh as.
sisted in the ceremonies, and General
post school in charge of Prof. Metgrave
were all equipped with American flags
and General Carlin, the veteran OF many
battles, seemed very much pleased with
the appearance of the little juvenile army.
A large chromo picture OF Washington
with the stars and stripes graced the
sanctuary OF the chapel. The exercises
closed at noon and salute was fred by
tue artiilerymen in honor of the occasion.
It is u grand feature OF national life to
cherish and perpetuate the memory OF
Washington.
The Frances T.. Willard Lodge No. 6,
A. D. q. T., celebrated the first auniver.
sary of its establishment at this post on
the evening of March 30 with literary ex-
ercises, a supper and Il dance. The Post
hall was used for the occasion and long
table. reaching its entire length was filled
with tempting edibles. programme OF
speaking, singing and music was rendered
which was highly credible TO the members
Of the lodge. Post Chaplain Macomber,
Davis and Prof. Metgrave,
Post school teacher, each read very inter.
esting papers. Duets were sung by Pri.
Yates Martin and Brown. ballads by Cor.
prol Stock, recitations (dialect) by Healey
and Benty. The hit of the evening was |
stump speech (uegro) by Private Gage on |
rights. The audience was fairly |
ouvulsed with laughter. At the clcse of |
the exercises guests we're invited TO par |
take of refreshments, which we're bounti- |
fully supplied. numbe of the military |
officers countenanced the coed work of
this lodge by their presence. After sup.
per dancing was next in order. As |
guest can say that the members Of the |
lodge made the occasion one long to be |
Everything was conducted
In manner TO impress outsiders with tine |
belief that selhshness was an unknown
word in their vocabulary. Guests were
Individually taken care of and made to
feel perfectly at ease, and their enjoyment |
secured by personal attention of members.
II ia certainly true that the officers and
great many of the privstes at the post are
gent ernen of a high order Of refinement,
and the ladies excel in that respent when
ever they invite civilians to partake in
their entertainments. II is worthy Of note
that the guests received special attention.
How pleasing it is to be in company with
persons of refinement who can without os.
dispel embarrassment and set
guest at ease. The entertainment and fes-
tivities at the post are very excellent and
worthy OF note.
COSMOPOLITAN O'REIIIY.