The pretty reception was in the quarters of Major and
Mrs. Stokes, and there also was the delicious supper served. Some of
the presents were elegant. A case containing sixty handsome small
pieces of silver was given by the officers of the regiment. A superb
silver pitcher by the men of Major Stokes's company, and an exquisite
silver after-dinner coffee set by the company in which the groom is a
lieutenant. Several young officers came down from Fort Assiniboine to
assist as ushers, and there were at the post four girls from Helena.
An army post is always an attractive place to girls, but it was
apparent from the first that these girls came for an extra fine time.
I think they found it!
They were all at our cotillon Monday evening, and kept things moving
fast. It was refreshing to have a new element, and a little variety in
partners. We have danced with each other so much that everyone has
become more or less like a machine. Faye led, dancing with Miss
Stokes, for whom the german was given. The figures were very
pretty--some of them new--and the supper was good. To serve
refreshments of any kind at the hall means much work, for everything
has to be prepared at the house--even coffee, must be sent over hot;
and every piece of china and silver needed must be sent over also.
Mrs. Hughes came from Helena on Saturday and remained with me until
yesterday.
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