The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-07
A Delightful One Given by Mrs. J. 7.
Murphy on Friday After
noon.
Mrs. Wickes Entertains Friends
With a "Tea and Talk" Thurs
day Afternoon.
Baby Sunday School Scholars Rom ping on
the Lawn-TOOtsies at u Birthday
Party.

known as progressive euchre, may never
have been asked to take a hand at pro-
eressive luncheon, such az has been given
on Friday afternoons by Mrs. J. T. Murphy.
Friday afternoon was not inspiring, but
natures tears and grimaces were forgotten
by the happy guests invited to this late
form of an always enjoyable diversion.
A row of tables. each ornamented With
the bright gold and red of nasturtiums and
a broad cream white ribbon pointed with
the same graceful flowers. greeted the guest
upon entrance to the dining room. The
ribbons were numbered in order from
one to six, and at given signal al
one, rose . and passei: to the next.
The ladies found it was not SO hard to pro-
oress'' in this as at cards, and were pleased
with the variety it added to the enjoy
meni of the tempting viads. At each plate
was the favor OF nasturtium boutennlere,
accompanied by pretty silver pin.
progressive luncheon" when 'embelllshed
bv a profusion of bright flowers. rare hand
painted china, delicious edibles and
bright and entertaining hostess is lust
lovely" SO some of the favored ones pres
ent declare. The latter were: Mrs. Henry
Brown. of Chicago, sister and guest of Mrs.
Chunasero. and the one i'll whose honor the
entertainment was given, Mesdames Chum-
asero. Osterhaut 'rreacy, Snow, Baird.
Clemens Ashby, Word, l.. G: Phelps,
Phelps Sr., Cox, HARRISON; Toole, Chess
man. Botkin. j. Jones. wheeler, ana the
Misses Herrick, ana Chumasero.
On Thursday last, a number of Helena's
representative ladies were invited to the
home of Mrs Wickes, on Fifth avenue, to
enjoy that modern delight of the feminine
world, an afternoon tea. Tho rooms were
perfumed and beautified the pink and
white blossoms of sweet peas and balsams
and the tables. in their crisp and dainty
freshness of linen and china. Tea and
talk''-only such delicious tea and talk az
one never enjoys except at IAN afternoon
lent bright charm to the hours between
three and six. The favored present ones
were Mesdames G. G. Smith. Chumasero,
Chessmnn, A. M. Hotter, Percy Kennel, y
r. Allen, Oscar Bradford, Donald Brad.
ford, Tatem, Brown, Clemens, Baird, Joe
Davis T.. G. Phelps, Devine. Wilson, har
low, S. Jones, Miss Bradford and MISS
Chumnscro.
Miss Francis Broadwater Phelps cele-
brated her first birthday one afternoon re-
Gently bv receiving eight tiny maidens from
three to fourteen months old. The house
holds of Mesdames May, Luke, Joe Davis
Donald Bradford, Kennett and Allen wer'
represented. These fresh debutantes. look
ing like a group of Raphaels cherubs, wer
Welded all rights to the floor, where the,
ant in n circle and dined on milk ant
crackers. The little hostess did not seen
to appreciate the dignity of the occasion
and had to be put to bed before her guest
departed.
Some very fine work in china painting
exhibited at the recent fair is that done BY
Miss Maggie Sutherlin. Miss Sutherlil
studied under Bischof at Detroit, wh'
makes speciality of roses, and her worl
done in the enamel colors and gold on
dull ivory background is very hne. AL
critics ofchina painting who saw 1t great,
admired the skill with which the queen o
flowers had been represented.
On Wednesday afternoon last Miss Aid
rich, connected with the Congregations
Sunday school, invited her baby class to
few hours of sport. at romping on the law
and munching at goodies. The little one
thought the fun better than class attend
ance. and were as pretty and happy a nest
full, when sitting in a circle and nibblin
sweets, as one could wlsh 70 see. Evely
Louise Treacy, Louise Kelsey, Tomm
Smith, Townie Boardman, Mamie jackson
Florence, Gertrude and Archie McCann
Nollie Perrin. Johnny Sanford and job
and George Breck were those present.
The Congregational social on Thursda
evening at the homes of Mrs. Miner an
Mrs. Bell, 41O Dearborn, was by no NEAR
the serious ana solemn affair which son
church socials are accused of being. II
formal manners and innocent mirth we
the order of the evening. A pretty teaoh
present was accused of diminishing Il
refreshments to the alarming extent
eight sandwiches, ten pieces of cake, f.
lighted with the singing of Prof. Colema
one of the original jubilee .singers. H
rendition of the laughing song was loud
applauded rs was also some vocal mus
music from Judge Eddy and Mrs. Adam
The climax to the evenings merriment W
II o'clock. when the whole compa ny, led
the minister, Joined in that joyial choru
I'VE won't go home till morning"
Messrs. Edwin and Albert Hotter, wi
left yesterday to pursue their studies
Yale and Exeter, entertained their frien,
at a farewell party on Tuesday evening las
The spacious rooms and halls of their hon
had been canvassed in preparation Fl
dancing and Flying feet responded to Il
music of Prof. Romandy and his assistant
A hundred and thirty-six invitations we
issued and all Helena's younger members
society were present to enjoy the genera
hospitality of the evening. 1t is needless
add that the brilliant lights of parlor al
hall shone upon fair and happy crow
who thought the hour for bidding adieu
their pleasant hosts and the happy div,
sions came all too soon. Mrs. Kennel, NJ
Child and Mrs. Broadwater were assisted
receiving the guests and serving the
freshments.
Mr.. Norman Hotter. who will next NOR
enter the senior year at Columbia, treat
a few of his friends on Wednesday event
to very enjoyable little dinner at
Broadwater., This was fullowed by an
formal hop at the home of the young he
Those who participated in the pleasures
the evening were the Misses Pearl Dav
port, Bella Sharpe, Ella Blaine, n
Franklin and Messrs Steve Carpent
Charles and Lee Word.
Personal and General.
Mrs. J. X. Toole has been quite i'll
past week.
Mrs. Jerry Kingman contemplates
to Tacoma soon.