The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-31
FROM MECCA TO ALGERIA
The Mobiles Of Mecca Temple
Come Out Of the Desert to the
Oasis Of Montana.
The Nobility Of tho Mystic Shrine
Received by Algeria
Temple.
a Great Social Event which Proved
Grand Success-The Reception and
Banquet.

The mobiles Of Algeria temple, Order of
the Mystic Shrine, of Helena, certainly did
themselves proud yesterday in the hospita
BILE and elaborate manner in which they en-
tertained their visiting brethren of Mecca
temple, New York city. Nothing was left
undone to crafty even the smallest desire
of their guests, and that the visitors were
most heartily pleased and surprised at the
attention and entertainment accorded them
was fully expressed by their fulsome
and heartfelt manifestations. It was
probably the most enjoyable day
the mobiles of Mecca ana their
ladies spent since they left the Atlantic
shore, and it will be long time before they
forget their brief sojourn in the capital city
of Montana. The mobiles of Algeria temple
are fit representatives of the hospitality of
western people, which has no more liberal
sphere than in the capital city which lies at
the base of the Rocky range.
For several weeks preparations have been
in progress for this reception, and the COM
pieteness with which every detail was car
ried out. reflects great credit on its projec-
tors and particularly to John w. Thomp-
son. the chairman of the arrangements
committee, who has been devotedly untir-
ing in his efforts to make the affair sue
cess.
arrived at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
e. Lamartine and Ben Folk, of Algeria,
had accompanied the visitors through the
National park. The train was at once
moved out to the Broadwater hotel, where
large delegation of mobiles received their
guests. The freedom OF the famous resort
was rendered to the mobiles OF Mecca and
their ladies by Col Broadwater. Part of
the programme of entertainment
was a visit to the natatorium. In
reaching this the visitors passed under
an arch of evergreens in which
set in roses. Mecca Algeria. Welcome"
Every member of the party and the visiting
party of about 300 men and women. visited
the big plunge and many of them went in
bathing. Expressions of admiration at the
magnifcence of this pleasure accessory to
Helena we're numerous, and there were
none who could but say, ut is the grandest
thing in America" Two pleasant hours
were spent at this place, the capital city
the music stand under the trees, a number
of airs. By 4 O'Clock the beautiful grounds
were crowded with people and carriages.
Every available carriage in the city was
secured, many of them being private con-
veyances. Messrs. Folk, Hathaway, Booker
and Thompson assigned carriages to all,
SO that every guest from abroad had Mon
tana companion. Headed by the band the
long train of vehicles started for the city
to view the many points of interest. Here
the carriages scattered to every point in
the city, many of the local shriners driving
their guests to their residences.
Seven O'Clock WAS the appointed hour fo
OF ha1l which ho1 haor ala n
orately prepared for the banquet which was
to conclude the entertainment. From sever
till eight an incessant stream of carriages
drove up to the immense structure and dur
ing the hour the visitors began to fill tn
spacious armory hall. Nothing had beef
the hall. This work was assigned to w. b
Green, assisted by the following committee
Edward d. Neill. Dr., Mrs. C. Hedges
Francis d. Jones. Mrs. John Steinmetz
s. E, Snider. Mrs. B. w. s. Folk, W. L
Boardman, Mrs. j. ]. Hindson, J. l.. Rod
dick, Mrs. w. N. Baldwin, Frank Baird
Mrs. J. w. Barker. A. Weisenhorn, N. H
tee is to be congratulated on the taste ant
completeness of their work, which was
greatly admired. The great chandelier il
the center of the hall formed the connect
ing point with mass of streamers thai
were suspended to every point of the com
pass O04uk 6UtdCutO w tlc WNAlS ny TObettel
OF flowers. The tables. which were extended
in three rows and crossed at the east end b,
another row, each bore in the center bee
Of beautiful potted plants. The most elab
crate floral decoration, however was tina
enclosing the orchestra stage. Pillars o
evergreens and vines supported an arch o
similar foliage, from which was suspended
banner, upon which was painted in gols
on black background the Turkish seine
ter and crescent, emblems of the mysti,
shrine, and also the words, Mecca lge
ria" The border of this was of evergreen
and altogether was very handsome orna
ment. 1t was presented to Mecca lodge a
mandy's orchestra was almost hidden from
view IN the bower of flowers that were ar
ranged around the platform.
In the center of the mass of flowers wa
one particularly attractive bouquet. 1t wa
made in the form of a crescent with a sta
pendant. This was made of roses almos
entirely and was presented to the mobiles o
Mecca temple with she compliments O
Mrs. Steinmetz. and another basket o
beautiful flowers was presented with Mis-
N. Fretz's compliments.
The visitors spent some time promenad
ing. viewing the elaborate floral decoration
and watching expectantly at the good thine
that VIM. +. Mellen, the famous caterer q
the Bon Ton, had prepared for this occa
sion. That the spread was toothsome ma
be readily seen from glance at the souye
mir banquet card:
,,. BANQUET.
Roast Turkey, Ok Tongue.
Lettuce.
BoAed Chicken, Mayonnaise Dressing
Sliced Potatoes,
shrimps in Aspie Jelly, Chosen salad Sal p''
Sardines. Horshead Chess
Champagne Punch,
Kirschenwasser Jelly, Rum jelly,
Mac dome Of Fruits
Chestnut Cream. = ttalian.'
Celestine OF 81; c berry c. m. "su Chantill
Pound Cake, Fruit l. dy. Angel, Jel
Marble Cake. Rum Sic S, Lady Fingers
Puff Paste Nugats. Boston Cream Put
Marshmellow Paste. Latayst e Sponge Roll
Mumms Extra Dry.
RaspbeIries and Ice Cream,
reaches R.isin apFisots ass plaIs Nn Grapes
Edam Cheese.
Tea. Coffee
Covers were laid for 800 guests and the
was an occupant for every one. Bouto
nieres were beside each plate and the s,
vice Was excellent. Before the banquet
promenade was struck up under the lead
ship of Noble b. II. Langley, and the hu
dreds of fez-topped mobiles and their lad
headed by Potentate G. b. Nolan were m
shaled around the hall by Mr.. Langley
to the .nusic of Prof. Romandy's splent
orchestra. In the line of march many
tiuguished Montanlans were noticed q
Butte, Missoula, Anaconda. Bozeman, 1
ingston and many other towns "
represented. Governor roole hsd Mrs. G.