The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-23

our shopping streets throngs of eager, abb
sorbed looking women manifestly In puf-
suit of dresses, wraps, trimmings OF
"ideas." The weary, long suffering clerk
has only too often to think that tho idea"
is what most of them come for. It is q
pleasure and study to walk up Main street
and Broadway on bright afternoon and
to watch the eager faces peering and cram
ing to get yet nearer and fuller view OF q
new bonnet that is displayed in some mill
liners window, or an imported gown drawn
over dummy for the better display of its
flounces and occupying place Of honor in
the dry goods window. Within the stores
all is hustle and confusion. Stately danes
walk leisurely up and down the aisles, tax
ing sidelong glances at the displays on the
counters, and half pityingly regard the clerk
as he losses over one pile Of goods after an
other in the vain hope of matching some
ridiculous shade In ribbon which some
school girl has called for. These stately
danes know they need be in no hurry. for
to wait upon them patiently, knowing they
have long purse strings and are sure pay.
Anxious looking young women hurry
along from one bargain counter to an
other, and each store in succession is Wis
tied with the hope OF finding the best Tor
the least money. They seem tortured
with the idea that all manufacturers and
and that the Mckinley bill has raised the
prices beyond all reason. Tired they are
and discouraged by the unfaifness of it all.
They resent most the fact that the things
they most desire are beyond their means.
Women in Helena, as we'll rs the world
Id -, l1n III m
as far as possible in making their purchases,
and how we'll this is done is only known to
those who are in the secret and have had
the experience.
On Wednesday afternoon the faculty Of
Montana university gave reception to the
friends and patrons Of the college. Many
of the citizens Of Helena, with their wives
and daughters, accepted the invitation and
after delightful ride across the valley ar
rived at tho college, whore they were re.
ceived by President Tower and escorted
over the building. Refreshments were
served, after which the company assembled
in the chapel and listened to short address,
es made by President Tower, Col. Sanders,
Judge Mcconnell and Rev. Mr.. Kelsey.
President Tower emphasized the fact that
the college was in no wise sectarian, but
that thoroughness in all branches was the
aim. Col. Sanders dwelt upon the difficult
How even the most sanguine at times be-
came discouraged, but how the zeal and
faith of some few had brought forth thit
grand institution. Only one wing OF the
university had been completed, but this
small part gives promise of what q splen-
did structure il will be in few years. The
first term OF the Montana university was
begun Sept. 4 last. The number of pupils
now in attendance is between thirty and
forty.
The Christian Science social held at the
residence of Mrs. R. T. Gaines last Tuesday
evening proved a most enjoyable affair.
This attendance was large. Noticeably
among the guests beamed the happy coun-
tenances of Emmett Fisk and his charming
bride. Mr.. and Ms. Hershberp, of Fort
Benton, were also present. Mrs. Heath
wood. principal of the Christian Science
institute, graced the occasion with her ever
desirable company. Mrs. Heathwood has
thoroughly established Christian Science in
Helena, she being the first to introduce it
in the territory. She says that when she
arrived in Helena she was not received with
"open arms" On the contrary, it was
"hands off, but judging from the happy
faces on this occasion, including those of
many of our leading citizens, students and
professional men, We inferred that the re-
suit of her two years. work in Montana
must be most gratifying. Excellent music,
both instrumental and vocal was rendered.
The light fantastic toe was tripped. and de-
licious refreshments served; the happy
party breaking up between the hours of II
and IL, all declaring that Mrs. Gains is a
model hostess. This was the initiative
party Of its kind, which the society intend
keeping up during the winter.
The ladies' of st. Peters Episcopal
church intend to surprise their friends De.
cember and 4 by unique entertainment
under the title of IA Gypsy Fair" It will
be unlike any church fair heretofore given
in Helena, and the various booths will be
in charge of the prettiest girls in the parish
costumed as Gypsies. It was suggested Il
one of the ladies who is taking an aotiv.
part in the matter. that in order to be {
to select the ladies who attend the tables
from among the homely and dark com,
plexioned. This was denied, however. AMI
the assertion made that there would b.
blonde gypsies, and il by accident one NOR
homely than another should have charge o
booth, she would more than even matter
up by her engaging manners. The ladie
Of the parish are bending every energy +
make the coming entertainment success
and hundreds Of beautiful and usefu
things are now ready. The fair will
held in the Electric light building.
Misses Agnes and Geasvieve Roberts On
tertained quite a number OF their youn
friends at their home on Eighth avenu
last Saturday evening by giving them
party. Music and singing were Ii
pastimes of the evening. After refrest
ments were served the young aud hapr
merry-makers bid adieu to their hostess.
and strolled ont into the beautiful mool
light ON their way home after q very plea
ant evening. Among those present wer
/ Misses Peterman, Burns. kanouse. South
/ mayd. Dunn, Peyette; Messrs. Beck, Tutel
Campbell, Gilchrist, Turner, DR.. Balo'
Simons.