The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-06-15
Society is Sitting in the Shade and
Taking Things Very
Easy.
Nevertheless Cupid Finds Time to
Shoot a Few Arrows
Unerringly.
Bathing Parties Quite Frequent ot the
Plunge--The Ladies Take to Water
ID Like Young Ducks.

we'll enough for those whose whole world
has assumed the form Of one human being
but the rest who are by no means, as Shake
speare says of Romeo, "Already dead!
stabbed with black eye; shot through the
ear with a love song; their hearts cleft with
the blind-boy's butt-shaft," this 'innocu-
GUS desuetude'' is not very absorbing. The
latter are quoting another passage from the
Immortal bard" which declares, Love is
merely madness; and, I tell you, deserves
as we'll a dark house and whip, as mad
men do"
Apropos Of quotations and the subject
here 10 one which bright eyed young lady
was heard repeating the other day with
what seemed spirit of understanding:
1.-TWO strings to yopr Tow
Are very good thing,
But it IL better to have a
Two beaux to your string
Which" she added archly, "of course
waltz"
Well, s'the fddler's bow and the partner
in the waltz are awaiting her for the cotil-
lion which all have been anticipating is
definitely announced for the 21th and a. a
soiree at Encore hall is also booked for
some date in June.
In the meantime she will content herself
with nook in the corner of the parlor and
an evening caller, in devising and elaborat-
the Of ons sex and she
envy of the other; in theater-going, tennis,
visiting and shopping. BY the by, a pretty
petite blonde was seen to buy quite lavish
stock of dainty muslin and laces at one of
there are sly winks and hints by Dame Ru
NOR that she will in the early autumn follow
the example recently set by we'll known
relative-but Dame Rumor is garrulous
old falsifier who ought long ago to have
been punisheTtfor the too frequent and free
use Of her tongue.
The most notable event of the week In
social life was an informal afternoon given
by Mrs. Smith at her home on Ewing street
in honor of the wife of Montana's chief
executive, Mrs. j. X. Toole. The hostess,
becomingly gowned. received with her usual
charming grace and courtesy. The ladies
present highly enjoyed not only first
meeting with our governors bride and her
graceful conversation, but some vocal
music, which she rendered finely. Tempt
ing refreshments. on dainty china, with
social chit chat, engaged the hours of a very
entertaining afternoon. Those who partook
of the hospitality were Mesdames Joe
Davis, b. H. Langley, Lamberton, Drew,
Bradford, Jones, Eaton. Calbert, Carson,
Bridge, Woodbridge, Don Davenport, kel-
N1IS. u. u. IuelpS euUcIUdlueO u lew
friends at luncheon on Friday afternoon to
meet Mrs. Webster, of Great Falls. who
passed through Helena on her way east.
On Monday evening large and merry
party of young people visited the Broad
water for plunge in in it's soothing waters.
Several smaller parties during the week
also made the trip and enjoyed the exhil-
arating sport. Several ladies and girls are
fast becoming expert swimmers under the
instruction of Prof. Mowry.
Cupid, with his little bow and arrow, is
still tolling off his victims. On Wednesday
afternoon Mrs. Yergy and Mr.. Benton, of
Seattle, were married by the Rev. Mr..
Kelsey at his residence. After a luncheon
at the home of Mrs. Yergy on Benton avenue,
the bride and groom took the evenings train
on route for Salt Lake and Denver. They
will return to Helena previous to leaving
for Seattle. their future home. The bride
wore mauve colored travelling gown, hat
and gloves. Among her gifts was a gold
and diamond necklace, presented by the
groom.
On Thursday evening at the Congrega-
tional church, the pastor officiating. &C.
Cured the wedding of Mr.. G. w. Clarke
and Miss Ella Carsley. The bride was
prettily attired in a cream-oolored Co.'S
tune add carried boquet of roses. She
was accompanied by Miss Hamilton and
Mr.. Heath, who acted rs bridesmaid and
Rroomsman. Miss Hamilton wore cream
silk, with natural flowers for ornaments.
Flowers and friends graced the handsome
church and added bright cheer and con-
grstulations to the ceremony.
Personal and General.
Miss Lizzie Sims will visit Boulder this
week.
Mrs. McCulloh has been very ill the past
week.
Mr.. Eccles, Of Iowa, is visiting tho wife
Miss ]. B. Barbour left for Butte yester-
day to remain q week.
Mrs. II. B. Davis, of Butte, is soon to be
guest of some of her Helena friends.
Mrs.. Reed. wife of DR.. Reed, of Butte. is
guest at the home of ex-Gov. Leslie.
MI. and Mrs. Gehagan. of Great Falls
were visiting Helena friends during the
week.
Mrs. Keefe expects soon to entertain a
Music.
Mrs. John #. Murphy is entertaining
Miss Matte McClay and Miss Gore, of Tip:
ton, Mo.
Mrs Susie Mclean and Mr.. G. W. HUFF
faker are to be married on Tuesday even
ing next.
Mrs. S. G. Ashby and family have beer
spending the week with Mrs. r. S. Ford, o.
Sun River.
Miss Waterman, Of White Sulphur
Springs, Is expected soon on a visit to Mis-
Mary Wilson.
Mrs Lemon, of Sun River, is visiting a
the home of her sister, the wife of ex
Mayor Fuller.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Van Gorder have re
turned and are at home at the residence o
Capt. r. p Fuller.
The young people of the Episcopal ohurcl
and parish have formed a society for socia
and literary purposes
Mr.. A. n. Thornburgh, who has spen
several days on business and pleasure il
Butte, returns to- day.
The Rev. Mr.. Moore has had calls fror
st. Louis and city IN Wisconsin. He ha
them under consideration.
Mrs. Marlowe intends to leave for Chica
20 soon to purchase furniture for her ne,
home in the Broadwater addition.
Miss Serepta Sanders, who has been er
ioyin0 round of Warrington festivities.
expected to return to Helena before long.
Mrs. Kinna expects soon to start for An
Arb0r to remain for several years, % ~ I
be with her children while they are in schot
tteYe