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wHITEHORSE TRIP AGk.IN M,L THROUGH:
Any plans for a winter trip to Jhitehorse seemeto be
haunted by a Jinx.However,this tine we have a clearer con
science than we had after the failure of the last trip*Then
we were at fault#but this tine,in spite of the snail number
who had signified their intention of going,the trip was to
have been put across.But the Aounted police informed us that
there had been an epidemic_ of "flu!' in the northern town,and
having"many men on the sick-list,they would be unable to put
a basketball or bowling team against us,or give a dance for
our entertainment* Consequently they advised us to postpone
our excursion until the oaseball tri^ in the Spring.The
"bounties” surely showed a sporting Spirit,for calling off
the plans meant a direct loss of over ^ 200.00 to them*But
since we tried to hel|j them out,we*re still in favor up
there,and are assuredt of a royal welcome when we make the
trip with the baseball team*
AliEBIM LEGION DANCE n BIG SUCCESS:
• The dance conducted by Davidson Post ,No# 10, American
.legion,on last' Saturday,at the Elks* Hall,in Skagway suc
ceeded beyond the expectations of its most optimistic sup
porters .Quests were present,to the number of about 200,from
Skagway,the Post,and Haines.The hall was very prettily
deoorated in the national colors,and large flags,provided
by Fort Seward,graced the walls of the Hall.The music of
the Skagway Orchestra was inspiring,and the Petitti-Howell
Iuo,from the Post,injected real jazz.during.a part of the ev
ening. The Skagvay committee,aided by their lady friends,
provided a dainty and bountiful repast of sandwiches,cakes,
and coffee.Everybody who attended enjoyed themselves hugely,
and is looking forward to another Legion party.
Too much credit for the success of the affair cannot
be given to the Skagway Committee,who,under the able direc
tion of LIr.Cleon Ask,Floor Director,worked hard to make the
evening a pleasant one,and in.the opinion of all,suceeded
admirably.
TH3 "CApT. JhllES FOHNANCE" HEADS THE FLEET: *
Our new flagship,the "Fornance" arrived at the Fort
last Saturday morning,at 5*50,after a very fast run-5 nights
and 4 days-from Seattle#She was Planned for the trip "by a
civilian crew,but was.turned over to Admiral Stidham on
arrival,and is now being put into shape.The new boat is
a fine looking craft,built in 1909,for use as a mine—layer,
but has lately been in service as a Harbor Boat at Port
Stevens,Oiegon.The '’Fornance11 is- 98 feet long,-11 f.et more
than the ''Peterson”- with a cZ foot beam,and draws 11 ncl
l/2 feet of water,It must be admitted that the old ■got©*1
seems to have better accomodations,but it is hoped to improve
the”Fornance” in that respect.The new boat's speed,however,
may make up for her lack of comfort,-for she is fast,as
shown by the time she made from Seattle,-9 and 5/4 knots
for the whole distance,including stops,-and for the last 24
hours, 11 and 1/2 knots* 3 we expect to make the ’’Princess
Louise" hump some,this summer* It is planned to have the
"Finance" ^ake her maiden trip to Skagvay tomorrow, (Sat•)
in place of the "Peterson".