Fort Missoula Notes
U.S.A.
The festivities at the post on Thanksgiving were of a very special nature, beginning with a sumptuous dinner at noon time in all the company headquarters and ending in the evening by a grand ball at the post hall and a fine midnight luncheon under the direction and supervision of the boys of company G.
The Missoulian reporter paid a visit to the different companies before they prepared themselves for their diners. The dinning room of B company was a veritable flower garden filled with singing birds and twining vines, while the tables were decorated with potted plants and natural flowers. Aside from this the tables were supplied with all that the market affords.
The dining room of company F was handsomely and creditably decorated by the boys of this department. Neat invitations were issued by the company members to their lady friends for the dinner as well as for the ball in the evening.
Company H had a splendid spread, gotten up in fine style by that chief of caters, Jake Jones. Turkey, salads, and all the delicacies of the season were provided and the boys of company H seemed to have "got even on their whole life."
The midnight luncheon gotten up by company G was of a special nature at which all where invited to participate after the dance. The hop was one of the most enjoyable affairs yet given at the post and a great deal of credit is due Sergeant Holmes and Privates Edwards and Coles for their successful efforts. The music was furnished by the 25th Infantry band and was composed of 21 pieces.
Sergeant Major Frank W. Pullin, jr., who has been spending a month's furlough with relatives and friends in the east, returned Wednesday evening and reports having a very pleasant time with the loved ones at home.
Sergeant Abram Martin and Privates Washington and Wilson who were on detached service escorting military prisoners to Helena, returned to the post Thursday afternoon in time to enjoy the Thanksgiving festivities.
Quite a number of new regulations were received the other evening and they are being eagerly perused by the officers.
Under these regulations the troops, with few exceptions, will be paid hereafter either by cheques or in currency just as the commanding officer directs. This will discontinue the monthly trips of the paymaster and the troops will receive their payments much earlier.
Last night the regular public Friday evening concert by the orchestra was well attended by an appreciative audience. The orchestra scored a decided hit in the Indian War Dance, in which Drum Major Joseph White took the roll of "Sitting Bull," the famous Indian chief.
Lieut. Devol, whose family is at present visiting in the south, gave on Thanksgiving afternoon a bacholor's dinner in honor of the young ladies and unmarried officers. To judge by the expressions worn on the faces of the guests after they left Lieut. Devol's home, it was indeed a most pleasant affair.
The regular monthly muster and inspection will take pace this morning at 9:30.