The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-08-04
OUR MILITIA BOYS.
They are Royalty Banqueted
by the Ladies.
Hon. Frank Harris AID.
dress of Welcome.

On Thursday evening last, at 1880
o'clock, the bugle sounded in front of
GOWNS hall and in less time than it
takes to tell it Company B. was in
line and filed into the hall, followed
by an immense throng, who literally
packed the building to its fullest
capacity The faces of the members
of the company betrayed signs of
uneasiness, as they were unarmed and
completely surrounded. Captain
Degitz gave the command of "atten-
tion," when Frank Harris stepped
in front, and, in his usual happy
style, addressed the company as
follows:
To say that your cup of JOY and
gladness is filled to the brim on this
occasion of being permitted to return
to home and friends, is but to mildly
put it; and while it is yours to be
joyful and glad, your friends and
kindred are none the less so as we
meet on this occasion to bid you
welcome.
In all ages the vocation of the
soldier has been honorable.
He is the mediator who rights the
wrongs when the voice of peace will
no longer be heard.
On him does the country rely
when threatened with invasions from
abroad, or instructions at home.
Proud, indeed, are the mothers,
wives, sisters and sweethearts of our
brave boys who were so ready to
resncnd to duty's call and who bravely
msrched to the front and there did
their whole duty. A happy contrast,
indeed, is this joyous reunion to the
sad day when, with tear bedimmed
eyes, your loved ones gave you over
to your country's service. Those
tears are now turned to SMILES those
sobs are replaced by joy and pride.
We feel that we owe you debt OF
gratitude which we, by this
demonstration, attempt to IN part
repay. While we have no great
Nsratorium and doubtless much
needed free bath to offer, we freely
grant to you the freedom of the
mighty Snake.
In your absence our hearts were
with you, and patiently did we await
your return, and now that you are
again with us we are here to greet you.
In place of the soldiers hardy fare
of hard tack, beans and cheese, We
offer to you the choicest delicacies
the good ladies of Weiser can prepare
and tonight in many cup o
sparkling wine may your health ant
happiness be drank.
Safe is our country as long as tn
spirit of '76 still prevails among on
citizen soldiery, as has beef
evidenced in their recent call to arms
No fear or alarm need be felt so lonl
as that spirit abides with the younl
men OF the nation; their stran,. I'm
ard brave hearts will maintain tn
dignity Of her laws at all times ant
under all circumstances. We ar
proud tonight that here in Weise
we have company Uf such soldiers
and our only regret is that we ca
not do more in evidence of our grea
appreciation of your merit.
To you we extend the freedom o
the town, the freedom of our homes
and once again bid you all thric
welcomed
After the address of welcome Hon
T. G. Galloway offered very com
plimentary resolution. which wa
unanimously adopted amid the cheer
of the crowd. The brief ceremone
at the hall being over, the receptio
committee escorted the company
Armory hall, which had in the
absence been stormed and taken by I'll
ladies'. Two long tables, reachin
from end to end of the hall, wei
loaded to their utmost capacity VII
the choicest delicacies the culinar
skill of the good ladies of Weis'
could devise. The boys, with the
best girls, were soon seated arour
the choice collection, and if any falle
to do justice to the repast it was G
account of the presence OF his g
rather than of any over gorge on tt
trip to the North. The compaI
greatly appreciate the honor do
them, and that the good ladies wi
so royalty treated them on the
return may live forever, is the
prayer.