The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-12-02
YoRr SHERMAN xxws.


The xassusrads-.Hov Thanksgiving Was
0bssrved--Bsns6t TO Mrs Clark.
The masquerade ball given by the
string band at the post hall on the night |
OF the 10th ultimo., was grand success,
both as to attendance and costumes,
though the ladies far surpassed the men
In originality Of design and beauty of
finish In the characters they represented.
There were some really handsome
dresses worn, Spring. Winter, Milk maid,
Japanese lady, Ballet girl, Folly. Witch
and Sprite were the finest ever seen In
the hall. The men seemed to run to
clowns and negros, without much effort
to hide their identity. The prizes were
awarded TO Herbert Jellum, policeman;
and to Miss Jelium, Japanese lady. The
ladies of the Catholic church who had
the supper arrangements in charge were
well pleased with the amount Of money
realized from the sale Of tickets. II the
string band is to continue these mas
querades, the manager should stop the
hilarious fun INDUCED in by the clowns
on the dancing floor; it Is not only en-
barrassing for lady to cross the floor
at times. but really dangerous. The
men who assume those characters
should themselves understand that they
are not participating in a pantomime.
but that others besides desire to enjoy
themselves in more quiet manner.
Professor Porter says the band will give
another ball ON New Years night. Let
the men get their heads together and see
for once if they cannot excel the ladies
in designing new costumes for the &C.
casion.
On Thanksgiving day the troops at
this post had much to be thankful for
after the splendid dinners prepared in
the several organizations were disposed
Of. The inspection and muster which
occurred in the morning required just
enough exertion on the part of the men
to give them an appetite for the meal.
In every company there was abundance
Of everything necessary to good din,
ner on that day. Turkey, cranberry
sauce and pies are naturally associated
with Thanksgiving day. but the com.
panies went beyond that, for everything
the market afforded appeared upon
the tables. Meats and poultry, vegeta'
b,es, condiments, and a list of cakes
pies. puddings. nuts, fruits, etc, that
make up a splendid bill of fare. There
are some very good cooks at present in
the garrison, especially Strasburg, Fitz
gerald, kosky, Rixen, and French Chez
in company +. named Nirveaux. The
following bill of fare was prepared by
Strasburg for the band: Roast turkey
cranberry sauce, leg Of mutton, rosl
pork, breast of veal, brown gravy, green
corn, petit pois, stewed tomatoes, mash
ed potatoes a la Marie d'Hotel, chow
chow, gherkins, celery, Worcestershire
sauce, lemon and Spanish sponge, vanilla
cake, custard pie, minee pie, peach pie
apple pie, jelly tarts, English plum pud
ding. brandy sauce, fruits, nuts, raisins
tea, coffee, and chocolate.
, Christmas will soon be here and SOM
: preparation should be made TO make i
interesting, as it will probably be tn
las; one the Fourth infantry will spenS
at this post. Let US see some of tn
!, young men take it in hand and give al
entertainment that will reflect credi
. upon the post.
The war department order announc
q ing General Carlin's retirement from
A active service has been received herr
4 The order speaks in the highest term
!. of his long and distinguished service il
!. the army of the United States.
G The next social event will be the ba
G TO be given by the r. A. & \. L. for tn
benefit of Mrs. Clark, Of Occur d'Alen
:. CITY. on the 9Th inst. An exceller
!, lunch will be served in connection wit
q the dance.
: The billiard room at the post e,
!. change has proven great attractio
= for the men. Shaefer or Slosson are NJ
h in il with some of the local players {
/, this post mean in what they kno
Il about the game.
a Private Metgrave divides his tn
S equally between the school for childre
and the school for enlisted men, oac
ing the one in the morning and Il
other in the afternoon.
L Private Strasburg, company A, Four'
u infantry, who has been cooking for Il
u band for long time, was discharged {
r the Both ultimo, and re-enlisted on l
. instant.
!. Two men Of + company went huntiI
y the other day. became lost and did N
get back to the post until the next da
"a The minstrel company will probab
"a. give another performance some time
~ February.
10 Hunting parties are ali in now exec
h, the party from B company. Game a
~ pears pretty scarce.
Death Of Grand Chancellor shepherd.
From the Wariner News we take (
following concerning the death of t
ly grand chancellor Of the knights Of 1
tn thias of this state. He was elected
- A. Lo,>nrat,l, ,~>S;&;a,, NJ tho ~, oafs