The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-11-25
Fogr SHERMAN NEWS.
A Reception to Col. Eil.-The Minstrel Show
Personal Mention.

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at the post hall, Wednesday evening,
which was the most brilliant social affair
that has occurred here for long time.
| The hall was festocned with evergreenS
and the walls adorned with si!ken colors,
both national and regimental. The hall
was reduced in size by the graceful
draping OF large garrison hags which
formed lmproyiSed walls. By use OF
flags for walls, handsome rags and fur
uiture, n reception room was formed at
the head of the stairs which proved a
deli ghtful place To rest. Mountain how
tiers were stationed in the lower cor
ners OF the room, in front OF which were
sacks formed of rifles. In front OF the
sage were three stacks OF rifles, and
resting upon them was the national
colorS, partly uufuried. On the stage
WAS IIOtchAinS mountain gun, tlanked
by stacks OF rifles, and surrounded by
the musicians, forming pretty scene;
crossed sabres and trumpetS hung upon
the walls, lending additional charm TO
the decorations. Under the glow Of
numerous lights, the beauty of the dee
orationS, with the brilliant uniforms of
the officers and exquisite toilets of the
ladies, formed Il scene of enchanting
loyelinesS, such rs cannot be eqUailed
outside of army circles. Dancing
formed part of the evenings pleasure,
and was preceded by beautiful Sc
lection entitled, Angels Dreams" rem
dered by the string band y delightful
luncheon was served informally. In
addition to the officers and ladies OF the
garrison, there were 4 number OF ladies
and gentlemen present from spokane,
who were enthusiastic over the decora-
tons.
The minstrel entertainment last even
ing, at the post hall, was decidedly
success. From the opening song until
the close OF the last sketch, the audience
vas kept well amused. The old favor
ties, Clark, Reilly, DoJriner, Mckay and
Ford, were pleasing as ever. Reilly re-
ceived an ovation when lie appeared in
the first part, as an aged negro. His
| makeup was splendid. The singing was
excellent, and the songs were well Sc
lected, each receiving an encore. The
sketches we've short, but popular with
the audience. Ruey's character songs
were heartily eneored. The last sketch
was full OF fun and captured those pres
INT 10y storm. The hull was packed 40
its fullest capacity, and all the perform /
ers We're given unstinted applause. The
Efforts Of the company to furnish amuse-
nen' for the garrison, should be encour-
aged 1t is only those who have had ex-
perience with amateur organizations Of |
this nature, who can understand the .
trials and tribula.ions Of the amateur
manager. There viii be another enter
tainment given next month, az which
an entire different program viii be rem
dered, and several new sDec:altie5 will
be introduced.
The outline card system has been tie
means Of appreheuding another deserter
from the post. Daniel O'Rcien. who de
serted from company II, went 10 Fort
v arren, Mass, and enlisted III the ar
tillcry, but in short time he was de-
tscted by a comparison of the cards. II
IS almost impossible for a man to desert
now and eu.is: again without being
caught. L
priyo.e I,,oa. ,r:1,,- .r-.., ;, r,,...,
cavalry, who was tried at the post By gen.
eral court martial, was dishoaora5lY dis.
charged and sent to Vancouver barracks
under guard. Sergeant He'll and one
private company +, haTin5 lin in
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The school for enlisted man o.a,al ,
.hcfst Of the ,-oa.b and .a.-4 arc s....,, .
scholars Oh tn roll. Private Ietgrav. .
) Instructor ba. w... be .c'iega, rs sooa >
Is another teacher can b. ssegrat. go n
i"' ID" can '''fg,e :i- entire day ~ the !
l.'i.t.' ssAopI,
\ Urge dancirgc,5s, ha, been formal =
: the pos: anI has secured spokane !.
anciag master n Instructor Should .
on see exceptionally good dancers at Z
he masquerade, it is safe to book than
Eemo eT5 Of the cla5s.
Acting !Iognita' steward ~,rander and
'nTate DisbrO have been examined as :