The Republican journal., 1903-10-29
summer at Fort Sheridan.

vaus to returning to our regimental
aarters at Sheridan; and now that
sarly autumn is with us, having
seeded the most beautiful summer
rmber, | will attempt to give you
"a of the pleasures, the amuse-
and the life during the summer
tbs. from woman's point of view,
NE of the finest military posts in
nited States.
A. husband was ordered to Fort Lo-
dorado, for the summer, and dur
is absence of two months | had
leisure time, my household duties
aE Of too light nature to be digni-
oy the name of work, and to while
e. the hours of the long beautiful
entered more fully into the gay
raj life of our ladies of the post, and
I'd the sports of the athletic SOL
uoys. closely noting the life of our
ION which has always been of great
st to me, as it is to all who come
lch with it.
is certainly a magnificent show
... in summer, at least, and Mother
has been exceedingly gracious
children out here on the prairies
nois. giving us three months of
st perfect weather imaginable.
orms have passed us by during
eriod. but the numerous brisk
.rs which come and go quickly
sept vegetation in fine condition.
is hardly day but an eXcur-
ames i'll from some place to see
II and watch the different drills
Qnoeuvres. Saturday ten parlor
4me in on our siding, bringing
F., from Chicago. They had games,
Iing the day, and the use of the
less hall which seats 1900 for a
the evening,
.cs are indeed a great fad at
ace. having been in full swing
3rly summer. and the ladies OF
st often catch the contagion and
lunch or basket of fruit spend
-Inoon III strolling through the
aviue which winds its green
course Though the reservation
,Nore. This affords many bits of
--euery in its rugged sides, with
Gle of wild flowers and vines,
med by shrubs and huge trees,
an almost continuous shade
-avine seems actually filled with
IDS. and such a variety. but the
.Dt plumage of the red-headed
+cker and blue jay are most con
is. \ tiny stream trickles here
ere over its rocky bed, crossing
rossing the carriage drive which
the bed of tie ravine.
rayine with its cool retreats is
uch enjoyed by the four-footed
d, that accompany us on our
My little pug Dixie. which, by
ny. passed her youthful days in
age of Brooks some twelve years
t.J now considers herself much
ID canine, explores with great in
every nook and crevice, scurry-
..-er the chattering chipmunks and
special delight at every possible
unity in wading the pools and
shing the little blue silk cover
is always a conspicuous part of
rdrobe. Pug, blanket and all,
.Dlv 90 into the tub on the return
-pese expeditions.
qrettiest place, where we often
IN afternoon. is perhaps the bluff
king the lake. There under the
preading trees one enjoys the
reeZe which always comes from
ter The officers fine large resi-
with their beautiful lawns are
ack of it, facing the lake, and the
sWard where numerous seats are
red about is always we'll patroniz-
picnicers, many of whom come
NIC+ 70 ~ fn
# Uncle Sans military reserva-
and get a glimpse of soldier life.
. are always full Of eager questions
General curiosity; wanting to know
about it."
view from the bluff is fine. Old
- Michigan is certainly a grand
T. with its bright blue waters, vary
N shades and tones with every
ng cloud, tlecked here and there
the white winged gulls, the white
in the distance, or the long pen
Of smoke showing where some
site steamer takes it's course across
waters. which are not always so
9TH. Though | have seldom seen it
wise, | am told that there have
terrible storms on this lake, caus-
much loss of life and shipping. |
we'll believe it, as sometimes during
Wy shower or high wind the white
I'd waves dash in on the beach with
TT which makes one think they are
lMg on and listening to bit of old
MS fury.
ere is broad white beach, smooth
tloor, with a steep bluff standing
No feet from the shore, with flights