The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-28
THE WEEK
IN SOCIETY,

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GRATED and brilliantly lighted home of MIR.
L, Riggs, from which issued strains >of en-
chanting music and before the windows
fitted graceful forms in full evening cos
tune. attracted the passer-by and inspired
him with an irresistible desire to linger for
more than passing glance at the festal
soenc within. One whose curiosity was I'M
comfortable ventured past tho colored at
tendant at the door and feasted his ewes on
4 picture full of beauty and animation.
Garlauds of evergreen festooned the cell
incs and the atmosphere was fragrant with
the perfume of roses and carnations. Can
vas had been stretched over the carpets OF
the double parlors, where light hearts and
LIGHTER feet kept time with waltz and polka.
A few preferred the card room, though the
nama vas often neglected i'll the spirited
fiow of conversation. By no means the
least enjoyable feature OF the evening was
the refreshment hour when the appetite was
eorely tempted by the dainties OK the sea-
son and animation revived for another
hour of gaiety. The gentlemen, always su-
nerb in evening dress, bestowed many an
admirine glance upon their fair partners.
Mrs. Riggs, attired in a beautiful low
cnt dress CT dove colored silk and white
roint lace en- traine. pearl necklace en-
circlinp her throat, corsage boquet o. roses,
and diamond ornaments. was assisted by
Mesdanes Snow and Greenleaf. Mrs. SNOW
~ore handsome black satin trimmed with
iets. and Mrs. Greenleaf black lace, low
mack and sleeveless, and gold beads.
u Miss King. white china silk, pond lilies
1Savn0pHA
I'M Miss Lehman, delicate pink net, deco
lei Mise t.o,ien, cream fish net, forget-me-
nots. go, ,.~a;do-aa
in silver, decalette.
-Miss Graham, flame henrietta, net drs-
peries, decolette. IN,
Mrs clements, ashes OF roses, CHINA SILK.
Mrs. phelps, blue embroidered henrietta,
combined with velvet OF the same snaoe'
diamonds. -, p..;. ~,
broidery, diamonds. :,,
Mics Bella Sharp, lowered China silk'
Empire style. ,:.. .,,;,, sill,
baby waist, pearls: ..
Miss Barbour, old rose HENRIETTA IN COM
bination with black veivet. 1870. :. .
Miss jackson, exceptionally pretty III
black lace, v neck, sleeveless.
Mrs. Reed, black lace, carnations, dla-
monds. ,,..h ;o-
eled pasementerie.
Miss TAYLOR, of st. Paul, an Empire dress
of lavender china silk in combination Win
Mrs Kennett, white silk and lace with
diamond ornaments. IA,
Miss Aldrich, white henrietta Win
lowered silk and point lace.
The gentlemen present were H asn.r
Phelps, Kennett, L. II. Sharp, r: SHARP
Atkinson. Band. Gibbs. b. King, y. Luxe
H. Luke, Whips, Camach"n' faimef' D.
Luke.
james Sullivan is genial host, his abill-
ty to entertain has been acknowledged as
unsurpassed. and last FRIDAY evening ne
more than proved himself worthy OF the
reputation. It was his C" birthday, and
his beautiful apartments in the Diamond
block we're thrown open to number OF
friends, who joined in hearty congratuia-
tions and many happy returns OF the day
All sorts of traps were laid to inveigie the
wary host into divulcinR the number Of
birthdays he had celebrated, butt ever equel
to the occasion, he successfully guarded MS
secret. Three games OF WHIST were ~ pro,
cress the first few hours of the evening and
the greatest attention and interest mani
Tested. The victorious parties, very jubl-
liant over their success aware that music
hath charms to soothe tho savage breast
tried its powers over the disconsolate SIX,
and soon full chorus of twelve voices dls-
turbed the early slumbers OF the occupants
freshments were announced, and then fol-
lowed most mysterious disappearance OF
fried oysters, cold turkey, etc., amid toasta
and punS.