Phoenix tribune., 1919-08-23
Fort Huachuca
(By Mayme Clark
Tenth Cavalry Athletic Victory
Celebration.

Ceiebration.
The district field meet which was
held at Ft. Huachuca, July 26-27, with
the First Cavalry, Nineteenth Infan-
try, Twenty-fifth Infantry and the
Tenth Cavalry being represented, and
the Tenth winning the honors of the
meet, Col Geo. P. White decided that
his regiment must have a victory eel
ebration, and l am positive that the
entire regiment will agree with me
when l say that our Col is the best
in the U. S. Army.
The nature of the celebration was
left entirely with the morale officer
and his assistants. This committee
decided that there would be an old
fashioned barbecue, the pit for this
and other necessities were arranged
for. with Sgt Polk in charge This
celebration took place Saturday, Aug.
18th. At II O'Clock Saturday morn
ing the regiment paraded, being re-
viewed by the Col and his staff. This
parade was held for the express pur-
pose of presentation of medals and
cups won by our athletes. These be-
ing presented by the Col At $50 p.
m. the victory parade took place,
which formed at the amusement hall,
passing through the Arcade Tri-
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special occasion. The float that ex-
hibited the magnificent tropics and
loving cups won by the athletes of
our dear old regiment, was drawn by
a twenty-mule team. The float and
mules were gorgeously decorated All
the athletes and every organization
were present in this parade The
regimental band playing our victory
son, which was composed by Capt. j.
F. F. Scott, our personal adjutant,
and also lots of other snappy tunes.
After this parade the entire regiment
marched to the grounds where the
fatted calf was broiling and steaming
with a capacity that was doubly
ample for its reception. There every
one was served with a most delicious
picnic supper after which five NOV.
les were shown. Immediately after
the movies the burial of our athletic
enemies was held about forty men
dressed as joys and glooms, assembled
at the gymnasium carrying torches and
with three miniature caskets; to rep
resent the different regiments, were
carried on litters This procession
was led by the band, marching to a
burial ground, which had been ar
ranged and monument erected for
these dead opponents. With Sgt
Murray, Engineer Corps, master OF
ceremonies The day was closed with
a dance on the tennis court with re
freshments being served. The dance
lasted until midnight Every one in
post was more than delighted with
this wonderful day of joy making and
athletic celebration.
Mrs. Sarah Marshalrs prize pro
gressive whist lunchaon was one OF
the smartest of the season, carrying
out a color scheme both in decora
tions and refreshments of white and
yellow. Those present were Mrs
Chas. Mcdonald, Mrs. Polk, Mrs. Row
lette, Mrs. Floyd, Mrs Dorsey, Mrs
Jones, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs
Ford, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Campbell
Mrs. S. Mcdonald, Mrs s Smith
Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Session, Mrs. Saw
yer, Mrs. Reed and Mrs Clarke, Mrs
Smith winning first prize, Mrs Dor.
sey second, and Mrs. Ford third Mrs
MarshalPs luncheon was success in
every detail.
Mrs. Geo. Smith will leave Sunday
for short visit with friends in Bis
bee.
The wedding bells have been ring
ing quite merrily in Ft Huachuca.
Mrs Taylor and Mr. Hill, Mr. Com.
er and Miss Della Jones, Sgt. Banks
and Miss Daniels have decided to
share their joys and sorrows.
Mr.. Ira Ellington of Headquarters
troop is visiting relatives and friends
in Atlanta, Ga
Sgt Baker, formerly first sergeant
of troop "D' left Saturday with his
family for West Point, N Y, which
was recommended for the betterment
of his health.
Mrs. Dorsey of Bisbee is visiting
Mrs. Sawyer
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