THE VISIT OF THE ,fCAMBRAI":
'Ihe U.S.A/lV'Carabrai" arrived at Chilkoot Barracks
early Monday morning, June 11 til, with the Congressional Party, the guests of
the War Department,-Brig,Gen.Wells, of the Office of the Chief of Staff, -and
many other notables on board. Tlhe ship was quickly boarded by the Comman-* •
ding Officer or the 3ai racks, Capt «.R.F.Edwards,who placed every facility of
the Post at the command og the visitors*
Monday the guests devoted to an inspection of the Barracks,
*aines,and the surrounding country*Automobiles were placed at the disposal
of the <pests by the leal, the • Alaska T.oad 0cmrais3ion, and the public-spiri •
ed citizens of Haines* Several of the Congressional party made the trip
up along the ChiIkai-Elver * to ’Wells,and in spite of the inclement weather,
enjoyed the ride and the marvelous scenery. The U.S.H.B.‘fCapt.Jas.Fornance"
took a party of ambitious fishermen to Chilkoot Bay and the Chilkoot River,
or the purpose of enticing some of the finny tribe from their homes,but
according to report, the fish alone of all Alaskans refused to be hospitable
to the visitors,and could not be captured.
' Aef usual, the- transport brought rain, but the weather did not
daunt a large nenber of the visiting party, and they spent the day pleasant
ly in sightseeing:trips about the Post and Haines* They were especially in
terested in the numerous Indian curios to be found in our neighboring city*
x e ©^^icient stafi of Post guides^headed by Sgts*Masury and Levy,under the
supervision of Lt-Halsey,piloted the guests to. every point of interest,and
°x many a tall story in behalf of Alaskan prestige.But nobody questioned
any of their tales-,-luckily*
, After the treturn of the autd parties *rom Wells,and the
^ornance from Chilkoot,many of the visitors were guests at dinner along
Officers Lineo The public reception to the Congressional Party took place
in the Post Gym in the evening. ■ ' '
. • . ev ' IUesday,June 12th,a large number of the "Cambrai" party
visited Skagway, and took the trip over the ’Vhite Pass on the railroad, great
y enjoying the 3cenery* In the evear.ng,the citizens of Skagway provided a
banquet lor the party at Masonic Hall,and were the hosts at a reception in
x ? .Jr1* 1116 Congr‘essne« returned to Chilkoct Barracks late Tuesday nigh ;
and le..t for Juneau at 4 A-<M. on Wednesday nornihg.
RECEPTION GIVEN VISITORS AT POST GW:
,_ . ' “ A public reception -vas given to the mem
rs Oj. q ambrai party in tne Post Gyu on Monday evening* ’Ihe atten
ance was the largest that has ever been noted at a Post party.nearly 300
persons being present* Bie Congressnen had an opportunity to meet every cit
izen or the Post and-Haines, and the pleasure was mutual* Previous to the
C^sel of Raines, Judge vr„B.Stout, Mr.McLean, and Mr‘.Odell pres
itl sllTt l ^ r?4 ti-3 anda0eds of Alaska,and Sector Warren, of %o .
J' It’ Ind3ana>a!ld Congressnen Rankin bf Mississippi responded
eloquently for, the Congressional Party. The speeches of the evening were
much enjoyed.- . &
Dancing was then in order, and lasted until a late -or bet*
ter,-a very early-hour. The Chilkoot Barracks Jazz Orchestra,assisted by
4iss Vivian Talbot,of Skagway,at the piano, and 14r.3arbin,of the "Canbrai"
with the violin -provided music for the dancing in its usual excellent man
ner* Chef Burch s 'Punch a la Chilkoot11 flowed *reely,and Spt.Levy and his
crew presented a delightful luncheon of ice cream and cakes,*-the latter being
triumphs of the pastry-making art,-the gifts of the ladies of Haines.
The, Reception was greatly enjoyed by all present,and will
be long remembered pleasantly by all whc attended.