Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-31
TOMS TATTLE.
POLITICS TAKING UP MEMS TIME
TO THE NEGLECT OF SOCIETY.
Nothing Left for the Women But to Cos
sip and Tear Regulations to Tatters-
Comfort at Last for the Tall, Lean and
Lanky Girls in New Style of Dress
That all the Dumpy Ones are Sure to


Initiate.
HELENA, October 26.-ECorrespondence
OF the Miner. Politics have swept aside
everything good for a time and young
ladies are signing for something to relieve
the monotony OF life. No one gives q
earty, dinner, tea sor any thing else. This
state OF affairs is demoralizing; the men
haunt the club, loaf and bet on election re-
turns, and the women are left to them
selves too much and gossip outrageously.
For heavens sake somebody give party
or there won't be reputation left by elec-
tion day. Apropos OF gossip, an incident
occurred not long ago that is worthy OF
mention. 1t shows the splendid courage OF
one woman, and the meddlesome character
of another.
One OF the lords of creation, addicted to
the flowing bowl, in a mild way, sought
comfort in his loneliness, during his wifes
absence at the club. After six or seven
weeks his wife returned, and Madame
Meddlesome repaired to Mrs. - room to
relate the shortcomings OF her spouse and
offer consolation. The lady listened for
mOmeuG, uuUll Suc luHy oOhpichouoeu oio
impertinence OF her visitor, when she
quietly stepped to the door,
and throwing it wide open, waved
an adieu and calmly bade her good morn
ing, assuring her briefly that she was per-
fectly satisfied with her husband and was
desperately fond OF him and felt quite GER
tain he was guilty of no misdemeanor de-
serving her interference. 1t is safe to con-
clude that Madame Meddlesome will not
venture on a like mission very soon again.
She will have to seek fresh fields and pas
lures new, and more docile material. May
her tongue take much needed rest.
THE FAIR AND SUPPER
in the parlors of Mrs. Colonel Sanders Fri
day night from 6 to 10, was quite an en-
joyable event. Beautiful needlework was
was sold at moderate rates, and fair ladies
served one with tempting delicacies, all for
a little bit, and fellow actually went
home with few cents left in his pocket.
At last the tall, lean, long wasted maiden
has her turn at fashion. Some good angel
has invented double girdle, and Worth
has sanctioned it and declared it the thing.
So, of course, it is 60. Now stand aside,
all We short bellies, keepyour hands OIL yeiat
chubby girls, for you will only deiorm
yourselves by donning this double glrdle
which is exclusively for the tall, slim, long
suffering maiden, who has waited this many
a day for dame fashion to make Just this
particular thing. Fold yourselves up, ye
small women, and ret re for a season while
your tall friends sweep around IN d mag
nj ficence all their own, girdled to their
hearts content.
Tea GOWNS of oriental Persian patterns,
and delicate faille silks, the Iull front con-
fined to the figure by this novel belt, is the
latest garment out, and Helena has it.
The upper belt is worn high under the arms
the lower resting on the hips.
THE THREE LITTLE MAIDS
that drove so madly about our streets one
week ago Saturday pursuing the actors OF
Rhea's troupe attracted not little atten-
tion. The actors themselves saw you girls,
hut chose not to notice, thinking you much
too Young to be seeking fiirtations. Your
faces, one brunette and two blondes, made
a. pretty enough picture, but your shocking
behavior spoiled your beauty Ah! girls,
where is that maidenly modesty your
mothers possessed, the delicacy and mod
esty that lends such charm to young
girlhood?
The young artist, Miss Mason, hes done
herself much credit in portraying the feat-
ures of W. A. Clark so well on the gigantic
tent canvas that swings to the breeze on
Main street at Democratic headquarters.
1t is said she actually stood on d Ladder
to paint, and that it was done Tree hand,
her only guide being cabinet photograph
which she held to lock at
Personal GOSSIP.
Mrs. Stokes is still confined to her room,
having been i'll for month.
Mrs. Spruille Braden is back after an ex-
tended trip and absence of six weeks.
The engagement of Miss Blish and Mr..
Will Humbert is announced, the wedding
to occur in December. 49,.
The Presbyterians are rehearslng dill
gently for an Old Folks Concert for the
benefit OF their church. The Encore CLUB
will assist them.
Mrs. farley and her wax works are to be
revived at the same time and given at the
concert.
Mrs. Gates of Ming street has guest
from Ohio; her cousin, Mrs. Jones.
A number OF Helenaites are sojourning
in the Eastern cities: In Cincinnati, Miss
Blish, Mrs. E. W. Knight, and daughter,
Miss Stella Knight; in Chicago, Mrs. and
Miss Chumasero, Mrs. Huntley, Mrs: Flow
cree, and Mr.. Meyendorff; in Washington,
Miss Lehman and Miss Cromise; in st. Paul,
Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Maginnis.
Bishop Brewer has gone to New York for
three months.
Mr.. E. F. Crosby has gone to Denver,
thence to New York, for six weeks stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Cannon leave for
New York shortly, and Mrs. T. Z. Power
and family will occupy their nome for the
winter.
Mr.. Austin Corbin has been spending a
week in Helena. but returned Friday to
| the Ceur d'AIenes.
Mr.. George Perkins is back from Argenta
where he has been visiting MIR. W. D.
Wheeler.
Miss Franklin will be in Helena again in
December.
Mrs. D. W. Child and children are guests
of Mr.. Edwin Child, on Benton avenue.
Miss Annie Thompson leaves for Chicago
| to-day.
A Leap Year party is talked OF. Asltate
/ the question, ladies. I accept iu ad vance
ond am gratefully YOURS, TOM.