MRS. SHELLEY VISITS JUNEAU AHD SITKA.
Mrs. A.B.Shelley, wife of Technical Sergeant Shelley, Q.M.C,
received a cable gram two weeks ago that her mother was seriously
ill in the states and left on the last Rogers to visit her, but
when she arrived in Juneau by way of Sitka, she received another
cablegram from Sergeant Shelley stating that her mother was bet
ter and to return on the Estebeth, however as that good ship did
not make the trip last week on account of bad weather, she was
forced to remain in Juneau, returning last Tuesday.
COMPANY uFn,S BIG BALL LAST THURSDAY NIGHT.
Company ’*F" was host last Thursday night at an 61d and New
Year ball to Skagway, Haines and the Post at the E, & R. Hall.
The ball was given for the purpose of dancing out the Old
Year and dancing in the New and was a most decidedly festive and
enjoyable event and well attended by the residents of Haines,
Skagway and the Post, who expressed themselves as having had a
most enjoyable evening.
Mess Sergeant Green, assisted by his able chefs, served a
delicoius lunch at 11 o’clock. The Cootie Orchestra furnished
a number of new selections which proved very inspiring and many
were the expressions of graditude to Company "F" for their de
lightful entertainment.
COMPANY ME" CHRISTMAS DANCE.
Company "E" gave a delightful Christmas Dance immediately
after Christmas dinner was served last Friday, in the E. & R.
Hall, to which the entire Post, Haines and Skagway were invited.
Dancing began about one p.M. and continued until 5:30 when
Mess Sergeant Finley and his cooks served a delightful Christmas
lunch. The Cootie Orchestra furnished refreshing and very in
spiring music and the Christmas spirit prevailed throughout the
dance which ended at the call to lunch.
A CARD OF CORRECTION FROM DR. L.PRYER.
Editor Chilkoot Post:
In the last issue of your paper I see
you mention my name as an applicant for the Haines Post Office.
I have never had a thought of making such an application
and would not under any circumstances accept the office. I would
appreciate the publication of these facts in your paper.
Yours truly,
Dr. L, Pryer.
The Editor of The Chilkoot Post gladly makes the above cor
rection and is sorry he =was misinformed.
MAIL AND BOAT SCHEDULE.
Sunday, Jan. 3rd.: Admiral Rogers with States’ mail.
Tuesday,Jan. 5th.: Estebeth with Alaska mail only.
(The Estebeth did not make her regular trip last week on
account of stormy weather in Chatham Straits).
POST MOVIE SCHEDULE.
There will be Movies as usual on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday nights, but we are unable to obtain a program.