, 1890-05-16
THE DEBUT OF co. H.
First Appearance of the New Com
pany Last Night.
A Big Crowd Was in Attendance at
Keefe Hall.
Pretty Drill, A Presentation, Tab,
leaux and Dance.

Co. II, W. s. G., was given a rousing
reception on the occasion of its first pub
appearance, which was at Reefe hall last
evening. The rather limited space al
loted to spectators was filled long before
the bugler sounded the call to arms
The floor room reserved for drilling was
fringed with onlookers and the gallery
was crowded. Co. X, the rival girl
militia organization. was well represented.
Keefe hall was profusely decorated with
the national colors draped, festooned
and interlaced. with smart baubles pend
ant. Mrs o. +. Cowhick had charge of
this work. In the center OF the hall,
c%linging to a supporting rod, were the
initials of the company name in pretty
letters.
The show portion of the entertainment
was conducted in correct military style
under the direction of Lieuts. Ruhlen
and Walker. two dashing tactitians from
Fort Russell. These gentlemen have
drilled the company since its organization
and the results of their paihstaking work
are indeed 1attering.
1t was the half after 8 when the bugle's
shrill blast summoned the girls into the
aren't They were clad in waist and skirt
or dark blue, neat cap a shade deeper
and white belts, making a quite fetching
uniform.
The drill was a surprise to all and
especially gratifying to those instrumental
in forming the company. Intricate man
eouvers unknown outside the regular
army were executed with fine effect.
Many OF the movements were novel to
civilian eyes and were enthusiastically APP
plauded. At times friends of the com
pany were fearful of mix-up. but there
wasn't a break perccptible to the unlniti-
atod. The wooden guns were handled
with remarkable dexterlty.
A pleasant incident followed the drill.
Lieuts. Ruhlen and Walker were each
presented with a beautiful art volume,
being the two finest books 10 the esthetic
Rhodes Il TroIell stock. Capt. Argos
heimer and Lieut.. Furniss Of the guards
made creditable complimentary addresses.
The fly leaf of each book had been ele-
gantly lettered by Dick Troxell. This is
the company roster as appearing in the
books:
Hattie A~rgesheimer. captain; Helen
Furniss, lieutenant; Emma r. Schllling,
first sergeant; Adah Haygood, second ser
geant; Gertrude Douglas, Mamie Thomp-
son, Dora Adair, Levina Granger, Matte
Thompson. Gretchen Hermann. Francis
Moore, Marie Wedemeyer, Minnie Cape,
May Oakley, Maude Post, Jennie Topper,
Kittie Gordon, Mabel Upper, Bertha
Wedemeyer, Mamie l.. Llyden, Marcel
line Roleau, Minnie Thompson.
Tableaux came next. These were quite
striking. Much attention was paid to
detail and each picture was a life like
production Of the subject, Dinner"
Camp at Night and Columbia receiv-
ing Wyoming were well likei. In one
scene there was some shooting and Rev.
Field. who was master Of ceremonies,
produced a dead mouse as the trophy of
the chase and a mild stampede ensued.
Supper was served in the annex and
the tables were crowded for some time.
The names of those in charge we're given
the other day. Misses Lis,e Smith and
Marie Maynard disposed of a big stock of
~boutonnieres in short order.
Dancing lasted until after midnight.
with the floor crowded most OF the time.
A fort orchestra furnished music.
The entertainment will net the com
pany quite a sum. Nearly 400 tickets
were sold 10 advance.