Great Falls tribune., 1889-01-05
SPRAY OF THE FALLS.

MP, Benton, passenger agent OF the
Montana Central, was in town today.
The BOYS turned out in great number
to give Germ g. Davenport grand bene.
fit on Monday night. The pie-eating
match produced great fun. The pro-
gramme was long.
Ice cutting has begun. Joe Herring |
had today some blocks of ice about foot
thick which he took from the river.
Brisk work will be done for fear the win
ter may become mllder.
Regarding the fire in Mr.. Collins
house, Phil Gibson says that he considers
it to have been the work OF an lncen-
diary. He says the insurance will be
paid promptly on the presentation OF the
proofs and that the tiend who set the
building on fire will be looked after
quickly. People who want new lnsur-
ance or desire an increase to the proper
limit should apply to Phil Gibson at
once.
Many people were in the streets yester-
day with pieces of smoked glass. Others
such as Mr.. Jensen had marine glasses
with smoked glass as an attachment. Ihls
display was owing to the occurrence OF
an eclipse. The moon was on time. AT
1884 she began to place herself before the
sun and about an hour later she had near
ly obscured the orb of day. In some
places the obscuraton was total, but here
only nine-tenths of the suns surface was
cut off by the audacious little planet
which rules the night. The sky was
clear all the time and we'll adapted for
observation. When the eclipse was
greatest light such as was never seen on
land or sea gave greenish hue to the ice
on the river and the snow on the noun
taius. When the eclipse was over the
sun shone forth brilliantly and people
reioiced as they did of old in Egypt when
the darkness that "could be telt'' disap-
peared.
New Years day was observed yester-
day with the customary cheerfulness
Some people were late in appearing
owing perhaps to the ball at the Park
hotel and Arion hall. But they did ap
pear finally ard wished happy new
year to every one. Mrs. Martin, Mrs
Ladd and Mrs. Ira Myers received visi
tors. Mrs Martin was assisted in receiv
ing her many friends by u charming
group of young ladies whose picturesque
Norman costumes were greatly admired
and showed their beauty to advantage
In the party were Misses Mabel and Ger
tie Martin, Miss Trigg and Miss Whitney
Refreshments were served to the guest
who all felt agreeably entertained at th
hospitable home. Mrs. Ladd receive
generously manv visitors. Mr. and Mrs
Ira Myers entertained at dinner Actin
MayorFair6eld,M ,Messrs. Dickerman, ,Kell,
Wren, Cory and others. All were mucl
pleased with this feast which would hav
tn foyra5 NaJu Vnr
Delmonico Mrs. Myers, assisted b
Miss McGurk also received agreeably a
who called who came to wish them til
compliments of the season.
The Arion welcomed the New Yea
with that glee and mirthfulness for whic
the Germans are SO famous the worl
over. They and their friends filled th
spacious hall, which was handsomel
decorated for the occasion. Mr. Schreif
er presided at the piano and led th
orchestra, which during the evening san
some soul-stirring melodies, concludin
with the ever-popular "Wacht am Rhein
which the whole assemblage sang in CHI
rus. Excellent music was provided ft
dancing, which was maintained wit
per was served in good old German sty
and was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr.. Tan
hauser on behalf of the Arion wished tt
assemblage "happy New Year" at tt
witching hour of midnight and also a
thorized the gentlemen to kiss their pal
ners in accordance with custom. M
Wildekopf was active in receiving IL
guests. Mr.. Albrecht dispensed be
generously and other members assist
in rendering the entertainment very e
joyable. The genial Phil Gerlach beal
ed on the assemblage. Aldermen job
son and Wegner Joined merrily in t
fun and were still dancing when this !
port closed.