The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-03-25
FORT SIBERIAN.


Company gave II performance at the
Post Hall. Manager Clark fulfilled his
promise to give an excellent entertain
ment, and deserves credit for the adj
mirable program presented. The hall
was well filled with an appreciative
audience. A number of new faces APP
peared, which added greatly to the en-
tertainment. Bergman, as basso IN the
quartet, was decided acquisition.
Riley proved himself clever comedian,
and jumped at once into popular favor.
Mrs. Rawlins and Mrs. Hubbard in the
comedy sketches did exceedingly well,
scoring instant success. Clark was, as
usual, the mainstay of the company,
portraying the different characters he
unprecedented with Il fidelity worthy a
professional. Dobriner, Reilly and
Morris did some exceedingly clever
work in black face. In a Pair of John
iienrys" the first two scored hit. The
first part of the program was novelty,
introducing blackSmith'S forge, anvil
chorus, etc, and was success. The
singing by the quartet was an immense
improvement over the former enter
tainment. Clark. Dobriner and Reilly
danced the essence" and won hearty
applause. y burleSque upon aesthetic
gymnastics, etc, was well received.
Ford introduced some new and very
pretty steps in his dancing. which cap
tivated those present. The sketches
were irreSistibly funny, all those taking
part therein doing lots of clever work.
Myrick was, as usual, east for the heavy
parts. OF the singing, the duet by Kuch
and Scott was by far the best on the
program. The orchestral music rem
dered by the string band, under the
direction of Prof. Porter, was not the
least acceptable portion of the program.
\ large number Of those present re-
manned to enjoy the dancing which
followed Immediately after the close of
the performance. 1t is hoped that
Manager Clark will change his mind
about this being the last performance
of the season and give us at least one
more entertainment.
\ decision By the war department
permits the following class of men to
re-enlist after 10 years service: Art
hcsrs, saddiers. blacksmiths, farriers,
company musicians. wagoners and act-
ing hospital stewards. Band musicians,
privates and lance corporals cannot be
re-enlisted. This practically kills the
Proctor amendment. When private's
time has nearly expired it is only neces
sary to appoint him to one of the ex-
cepted positions and re-enlist him, then
return him TO duty as q private again.
What action Mr.. Proctor will take unon
this matter at the next session Of the
senate can only be surmised, but it is
believed he will endeavor to change the
existing law in some way. If he does
ne will have the war department to
fight, as it is almost iu poSsible to secure
men enough at present to fill the va
candies made by men leaving the
service under the three-year act and by
purchase.
Private King. troop g, Fourth cay
airy. has purchased his discharge. with
a view to becoming a citizen of Idaho.
He intends taking up section of land
in koOtenai county.
Recruit Switzer, who was enlisted at
Spokane, has been assigned to company
II, Fourth infantry.
Artificer Brady, company D. Fourth
was discharged on the 2lst
INST. upon expiration of term of service. /
He was re-en!isted on the 22d for the
same company.
Lieut.. L. y. Lowering, Fourth infan.
Try, is performing the duties of post
tdjutant during the absence of Lieut..
Leyden.
Francis Z. Willard Lodge. I. o. G.. r.. /
u this post, are making preparations /
for an entertainment which they will
give next Thursday evening at the Post |
Hall. Those vino have been fortunate /
enough in the past to receive invita- |
ions to the pleasant parties given by /
his lodge can vouch for the thorough |
hess with which they do such things.
IN the present occasion il is the inten-
ion to invite quite n large number Of .
he people Of the garrison, and q sp,en .
lid time IS anticipated.