The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-29
GOV. TOOLE AND HIS BRIDE
They are Serenaded by the Mon
tana National Guard and
Capital City Band.
The Governor Responding in a
Few Well Chosen Words
Of Thanks.
Tho Band Played a March Composed in
Honor Of tho Governor-The Com
pliment Highly Appreciated.

Yesterday evening battery A, troop A and
company G, Montana National Guard, as
sembled at the state arsenal, preparatory to
giving serenade to Governor and Mrs.
Joseph K. Toole. At 8 o'clock they marched
out by companies, led by the drum
corps, up Warren street to Fifth avenue,
thence to Rodney, where they were met by
the Capital City band. Col. G. D. Curtis
addressed a few words to the troop, stating
the object of the serenade. which was to do
honor to the commander in-chief of the
Montana National Guard. The band struck
up lively air and the troop, followed by a
large concourse of citizens, marched to the
governors residence, corner of Rodney and
Bridge streets. On arriving in front of the
residence the troop was halted, the band
stepped to the front, and all stood facing the
house. By this time upwards of 500 peo-
pie were assembled on the street and the
band struck up beautiful march. The
governor and Mrs. Toole stepped out on the
veranda with friends to listen to the music.
On the conclusion of the air the staff and
their respects to the governor and his wife.
I he band then discoursed other appropriate
music. including O march, Sounds from
Erin" and "The Silver Stream Polka
Col. Curtis, on behalf of the troops, stated
to Governor Toole the object of the gather
ing and serenade.
The governor returned thanks in few
well-chosen words to the staff and line Off
GERS, on behalf of himself and wife, for the
compliment paid them and stated that
while he was not partial to display he could
not but feel gratlfed at the honor con-
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nor, the band then played a march COM
posed by Prof. Parks, leader of the band,
and dedicated to Governor Toole. The air
was very beautiful one, and on its conclu-
sion the spectators manifested their appre-
citation by round of applause. The gov
ernor came forward and acknowledged
the thanks of himself and wife.
The line and staff officers then took po-
sition in front of the troops and the whole
concourse of citizens and guards gave three
rousing cheers for the governor and three
more for Mrs. Toole, who was designated
by Col. Curtis 'as the daughter of one of
the greatest soldiers in the United States"
The drum corps gave an exhibition of
their skill and the band closed the serenade
by playing the old familiar air, Marching
Through Georgia." and then marched
down Main street and broke ranks. The
made and was highly appreciated by the
recipients. Mrs. Toole appeared especially
pleased at the compliment and the govern
or no less SO. The services of the Capital
City band and the drum corps were en-
tirely voluntary, The band is one of the
best in the state and it is indeed pleasure
to hear them play. The drum corpse has
become very proficient and did excellent
service on the occasion. Taking it alto
gether it was a neat and deserved compli-
ment to the Communicating chief of the
Montana National Guard and the chief ex-
ecutive of the state and to his estimable
wife. whom all unite in praising for her
excellent qualities of mind and heart.