The Montana post., 1869-01-22

generally crowded with men, who have during
the past summer, comprised prospecting par
ties on the Yellowstone, and come in there
for winter quarters.
GAME.-Mr. :. B. Scranton came in
from the Missouri river with load of splen-
did game consisting of black and white tail
deer, mountain sheep and elk, which was dis
posed Of from seven to eight cents in cur
rency.
Bic wATCH.-Where? Suspended in
front of the diamond and jewelry store of
Bartos & Will. 1t tisa splendid sign, and will
be admired as much as the magnificent as
sortment of originals il represents.
WHITE PINE.-we understand that
a gentleman of this city is building a veloc-e
pede with which to take a trip to White
Pine. For particulars, See the man.
ONE WEEK was the time consumed
in producing the 50 900 run from the Nowlan
mill, brought over by. Capt. Mccartney, spo-
ken of in our local of Saturday, instead of
two weeks, as we were Informed. Quite a
difference. which greatly enhances the inter-
est and beauty of this i..ill's operations.
PICToRIALs.-The accomplished man
ager of the Novelty Store has placed US under
heavy obligations for large supply of the
latest pictorial papers, which are but a sam
pie of the large assortment constantly to be
fo and upon the shelves of the Novelty Store
counters.
DEPARTED.-lesterday morning for
Fort Shaw, Mr.. L. +. Trask, Chief Clerk of
the Quartermaster's department of Montana.
Mr.. Trask's visit was enjoyed by bis many
friends and acquaintance, and his departure
ends n visit which has been full of satIsfac-
tion and pleasure to all who entertained
friendly feeling for the "OId Guard"
LEGISLATURE. - This afternoon q
coach will return to us the representatives of
Lewis d Clarke Co., who have SO diligently
and successful labored to discharge their du-
ties and fulfill their obligations to their con-
stituents. That they have done so no one
will doubt. Wewelcome them to the Capital
of Montana.
AiotSFs hbs u'~
lightful affair, which took place on Friday
evening, was largely attended and hugely en-
joyed. The dancing was kept up till the
starry hours of morning, when the company
dispersed feeling that sit was good to be
there" The supper, gotten up under the su-
pervision of Mrs. Crossman, was in every re-
spect an elegant feast, and reflected great
credit upon the taste and skill of that accom-
plished lady. 1t was ham-ply enjoyed by those
present.
EELoCIPEDEs.-We understand that
Mr.. +. j. Wassweiler, proprietor of the Hot
Springs House, has sent East for one of these
new means of locomotion, in order to test its
adaptability to our mountain roads. In case
they can be used, he intends having about
dosen sen: up on the boats. for the pleasure
and amusement of his guests. As every one
is acquainted, from the papers and pictorials,
with the construction, manner of propelling
and rate of speed reached by these Partisan
vehicles, the mere announcement that one IL
coming will be sufficient To excite the curl
osity of those who have not seen them.
INvITATION.-We and the Senior
are indebted to that prince of gentlemen, +.
5. Stackpole, Esq, for kind aud warm invi-
tations to attend a Masonic Ball, to be given
by the Masonic Fraternity at Red Mountain
City, on the 27th Of January. 1t is painful
to resist the attractions that friend Stackpols
offers ON the occasion, and our only regret is
the quantity of "fresh air" that we would be
Obliged to go through before Wa reached the
"sweetness" compells Us, with many, many
thanks to our friends TO decline the invita-
tion. Our wishes for delightful party are
heavy with sincerity and fervency.
TRISITY.-The reports are current
upon our streets that prospecting in the vi
cinity Of Trinity revealed some rich placer
digginss. We are not advised as to the ex-
is being actively prospected with every pros
pect of success.
HELENA TnEATRE,-This pleasant
place of resort continues To be crowded every
night with an admiring audience. The per
formances consist of songs, dances and farces.
A fine orchestra, led by Mr.. Boulon, adds no
little pleasure to the evenings entertainment.
SALT LAKE THEATRE.-Madame
Scheller and Mr.. George b. Waljron are still
the leading attractions st the Salt Lake The
atrs- The Salt Lake papers are highly eulo-
gistic IN praise of their high abilities. We
expect to see this combination back in Mon
tana during the summer as part of company
which Mr.. j. L. Langrishe intends bringing
to this Territory. We will all hail their
coming with pleasure.
THE SKATING PARK was covered with
skaters yesterday afternoon, each stru gg ling
to demonstrate the fact that it WAS perfectly
easy to stand up. A few were gracefuI-many
were graceless. None seemed to be entirely
at home on the ice. lar ge number desired
it to be distinctly understood that they were
skating solely for exercise. 1t was severe
on the ice. We might kindly suggest to the
proprietor of the rink that if he would have
on one evening of each week a gala night
the rink illuminated by brigh, light. and a
band of music, that il would b. Il great
source of profit and give an elevation 70 Li.
reputation a. a skatorial klns that would be
refreshing to enjoy.