The Mineral argus., 1884-05-08
NEW HOTEL AT REEDsFORT.
The Day House Opened to the Public by a Grand
May Day Party.
SEvENTY-FlyE NUMBERS SOLD.
THE NEW IfOTEL.

-Nr $3.50 49,
tered in securing building material has
prevented its completion at an earlier
date, and there is considerable yet to be
done before the building will be pro
nounced entirely finished. The dimen-
sions are 32x6O feet, with 4 dining
room 1882, which will also serve as a
dance hall; the second floor has a front
parlor and eight sleeping rooms the
building has what is known as n hip
roof, giving it a very striking and roomy
appearance. A varanda is to adorn
the front, which will add greatly to the
pleasure and convenience Of guests.
The cost of the structure will probably
reach $1,000.
II PARTY.
For months it had been known, and
the fact stored away in memory's vault,
that the new Day House was to be
opened with a grand ball, and rs the
day approached, to those who anticipa-
ted attendance, it was looked upon as
IN occasion that would be replcte with
pleasurable surprises. one that would
alleviate the pangs Of adversely for q
brief spell ut least. 1t is such gather
ings that forciby demonstrate the rapid
ity of our growth, not III numbers
alone, but in wealth, refinement. beauty
grace, musical art, etc. What a trans
formation But q few short years have
elapsed since the stalwart warriors and
their dusky maidens gathered around
their camp-fres to worship at the
shrine of Terpsichore, in this same
fertile spot. They danced not to the
sweet strains of the Maiden String
Band, but all exercising their lungs in
a vocal rendition of "hi-a-h /! hi-a-h
hi-a-h f" But things have changed
since 10" died-or went on a reserva-
ton. Lo was not progressive He
was bashful and could no dance 10y
programme"-but by campfire or the
light Of the noon. He would not
stand any of those new tangled East
tern" conventionalities. To find Il
dusky maiden with her programme
filled with the names of other Indian
dudes would have been sufficient to
have started him on the " wal path
Time has wrought many changes.
The ameliorating Influences of our
civilization Is quite apparent. The
get there Ely" tendency is rapidly
yielding to more refined modes of con-
duct. But there are times when to
ego as you please" seems to be the
best way to get there" Such was the
case on this occasion. Early in the
evening q strenuous kick was made
against the use of programmes followed
by similar ones against the Maiden floor
managers, who were chosen 10 assist as
a matter of courtesy to a n%eighboring
town. To harmonic matters the Maid
en- boys retired in good order" not
being ambitious to run the daunce."
However, the new deal gave every
body a hand" and strife and acrimony
gave way to an evening Of pleasure,
such as Mrs. Day has worked day and
night to accomplish. Her aim was to
make everybody happy, and that any
thing should occur to mar the enter
tainment would have caused her
sorrow. Happily trouble was averted
by the good sense of a few men who
know how to conduct themselves on
such an occasion.
Just before the breaking up of the
party a vote was taken to determine
which one of the fair sex was to be
crowned Queen of the May" Miss
Nellie Day was the successful candi-
date, though Miss Tina Fergus and Miss
Edmundson were close competitors.
The supper was all that could be
desired. Covers were laid for twenty
six couples. There seemed no end to
good things. The attendance was large.
70 numbers being sold. The music
was good, the boys showing marked
improvement in their playing.