The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-02-25
FORT SHERMAN.

A large audience gathered at the Post
Hall last Sunday evening, lured there
by the ambiguous posters of DIR. and
Mrs. Clarke, whose announcements
could be interpreted according to the
belief of the reader. Those who at
tended We're neither mystiiied to any
great extent nor were they treated to
any extraordinary manifestations Of
spirit or other power. Their cabinet
act was a redeeming feature of the per
formance.
The masquerade ball given by the
string band was very pleasant and
successful affair. A large crowd was
in attendance, and many creditable
costumes were seen on the floor. Ceur
dAlene City was well represented, both
EN- masque and as COOKERS on in Ven
Ice" The music was admirable, as
rendered under the direction of Prof.
Porter; those present were in happy
mood; the floor was in excellent condi-
ton, and as a result everyone enjoyed
themselves.
The supper prepared by Fort Sher-
mans noted chef, Jack" Strasbury. was
a marvel of gastronomic art, and was
Justly appreciated by those who partook
thereof. Jack" certainly excelled him
self on this occasion.
Among those present were: Sergt.-
Major and Mrs. Davis, Chief Musician
and Mrs. Nevotti, Hospital Steward and
Mrs. Kuch, Q. NJ. Sergt. and Mrs.
Myrick, Musician and Mrs. Hubbard,
and Musician and Mrs. Morris. Ceur
dAlene City was present in force, a
large proportion OF those in attendance
being from the town. Among others
were Capt. Sanborn, Mr.. and Mrs. Bris-
tow. Mr.. and Mrs. Wiggett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Crumley, Mr.. and Mrs. Rice, Mr..
and Mrs. Reynolds, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
lnson, Mr.. and Mrs. McGinnes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Shallis, Mesdames Hager, Groves,
McCarty, Curry, Thompson, and Mrs.
Brown, Of Spokane; Messrs. Fred and
Ira Shallis, O'Leary, Beck, Allen, Al
ward and Empey, Miss Minnie Nikolas,
Mrs. Butler and host Of others. Dane
ing was kept up until 8 O'Clock a. m.
Q. NJ. Sergt. F. c. Cornell, Fourth in
[antry, was united in marriage to Miss
Della Ayotte, of Ceur d'Alene city, on
The evening Of Feb. % by Chaplain
Macomber, I. S. A. The wedding oc.
cured at the residence of the brides
lister, Mrs. David Groves, and was
'ery quiet and informal event, very few
persons outside the immediate circle of
he brides family being invited. I'm
nediately after the ceremony the newly
welded pair were driven to the groom's |
quarters at Fort Sherman, which had
been prepared for their residence.
At the regular meeting of Gen. James
4. Garfield Garrison, r. A. IN.
ield last Monday evening at the Post
Hall, the following resolutions were
Idopted:
WHEREAS: The fact that Gen. vii.
lam z. Carlin, colonel of the Fourth
Infantry, has ever been faithful and
ndulgent friend to the veteran soldier
eady to extend upon all occasions
ourteous and universal kindness. is re-
rendered and duly appreciated by all;
nd
WHEREAS: We, the members of this
recognizing the sterling quail.
les and personal character of this brave
older, bearing in mind his honorable
eryice and meritorious achievements
uring the darkest hours of the nations
xistence; Therefore be it
RESOLVED: That we hereby unani-
lously elect Gen. William z. Carliu.
olonel Fourth infantry, an honorary
iember Of this garrison; that a gold
adge, constitution and bylaws of the
rider, with a copy of these resolutions.
e presented to him by the committee:
nat the resolutions be spread upon the
minutes of this meeting and published
l the Rank and File, Army and NAVY
egister and Kansas City Times.
'lgned) Joseph McCarty.
'igned) Herman kuch, Committee
'lgned) Walter Williams,
Promptly at s o'clock Gen. Carlin
ltered the hall. accompanied by the
Ulcers of the post, and was escorted to
seat facing the garrison commander.
no advanced, and in a short but ap-
'oprlately worded address announced
the General his election to honorary
embership, and then presented him
18th a beautiful gold badge Of the
der. Gen. Carlin responded in man.
IT that left no doubt as to the impress
On the action Of the garrison made !
BON him. lie paid a glowing tribute
the enlisted men Of the United
ates army, their courage, yalor. iidel- !,
and character, as he had found it
ring his Il years service. The mark
respect paid him by the garrison. he
'irmed, was more highly appreciated
an any honors that could be conferred
ION him through political or other in |
fence. In referring to his approach.
g retirement from active service, he
eply regretted the enforced separa- i
IN from his regiment which would
en- ensue. T
In honoring Gen. Carlin the garrison
nors itself in having upon its rolls the
me OF so gallant soldier, one whose
cord during the war Of the rebellion
IS one long series of brilliant achieve
,nts, and who rose through the differ
stages of command from that of