The Helena independent., 1890-11-30

New England founded homes and brought
hithcr their household gods, and for the
scanty products with which tho soil re-
warded their labors offered up thanksgiving
on day especially set apart for the same.
From New England's rocky coast to the
rich Pacific slope, down through the valley
Of the the Rockies It the % prociamnation Of the
president of this broad domain resounded
and was taken up by each governor and re-
peatsd. It is national holiday as we'll as
a holv-day. and as such should be observed
by every man, woman and child through
out the United States.
The Encore club gave one Of their most
day evening. Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata
occupied the place of honor on the pro-
grammc. Most of the reading public have
become familiar with the Sonata through
its perverted translation by the hand Of
Tolstoi. Only mind not fully awake 70
the loveliness of Beethoven's compositions,
their majesty, delicacy and portrayal of the
feelings of man. could have taken 90 fne q
! composition as the Kreutzer Sonata az q
basis upon which to write book so replete
with base imputations. Prof. Remandy
and M. H. Herschfeld proved them-
selves masters of both violin and piano.
giving Ia, most perfect re, rendition Of the Son
ably rendered by Mesdames Babcock,
Brooke, Langley. Lamberton. Wade,
Power, Adams and Webster. Mrs. D. w.
Fisk by her masterly touch brought forth
sweet strains from the piano. Mrs. Wilson
charmed the audience by her vocal selec.
tions and each song brought forth round
of applause. Mesdames Hill, Langley
Brooke aud Wade successfully rendered
very difficult number. Mr.. Thornburo'l
fne voice was much appreciated by thoa.
leadership of Prof. Yaeger. formed q yer,
pleasing part Of the programme.
Miss frankie Jurgens was happily sur
prised on Monday evening when two of he
friends, Miss Elizabeth Fenner and Mis-
Alice Norton, of Elmira, N. Y, whom sh
supposed to be still at the coast, walked in
to her home. The young ladies were o.
their return from the coast where they hav
J been on pleasure trip and as the train wa
delayed thought it good chance to aRai
meet their friend Miss JurRens. Mis-
frankie invited the Misses Inez and Em
ma Smith, Cora Sanders. Altba Child Mr.,
Clyde Tooker, and the Neesrs. H.
Yaeger, Arthur Kleinschmidt, Frank Sui
phen, Harry Bacorn of Granite, Fred Yaege
VIM. Cannon and Andrew Fretz to meet be
friends at social game of cards. TIL
hours flew pleasantly by until the warning
: came that Il Was about train time. All ad
: journed to the depot in a body to wish th
z young ladies God-speed.
. The Gypsy fair to be given Thursday an
Q Friday evenings next by the ladies of s
9 Peters parish, in the Electric Light builG
@ ing, is looked forward to by not only thoe
e directly interested, but by a great numb<
4 Of the ladies Of Helena, with eager expects
It tion. Much preparation has been made
b. insure its being . success, and there wi
D. be large and handsome display Of fane
% goods and brio a-brac suitable for holidl
q presents. This will give not only the
= dies, but also the gentlemen, an exoelle1
(. opportunity to select some of their holid,
Q, gifts. In addition TO this there will be
fortune telleH's tent, presided over BY
Winsomo young lady, Who will be assist,
Q, by equally bewildering attendants. Th
In there will b served elegant refreshmeu
N prepared under the supervision Of some
!. Helena's best housewives, and the pub
- will Be waited upon By young ladies dress
y. in gypsy costume. A number of the me
10 noted Helena singers have been engage
N Who will sing each evening. and in additi
81 there will be tableaux, in which all the q
!. sizes will take part. That tho fair will b
- success 10 assured beyond all doubt, q
he those who desire TO spend = pleasant eve
b, ing should 6ot forget the date.
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