The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-21
THE IMMORTAL GEORGE.


Cider Did Not Como.
4 mcrry throng Of Now Englsnders allied
tho large A. q. u. W. hall ON the top floor
OF tho Parchen block last night and over
flowed into ths ante room and hall. They
had taken time by the forslock In order to
celebrate the birthday OF ths father OF his
country, which falls on tomorrow. The
date made no difference, for tho spirit was
there. A big barrel Of cider had been Or
dsrod from far-awny Maine. some
freight handler between here and tho Pine
Tree state sids-tracksd tho apple juice.
causing M little disappointment. A key OF
tho fluid WAS brought into tho hall from
another source, bnt did not taste good.
Their hearts were set OK tho barrel from
Name. Judge Hiram Knowles, OF the
United States circuit court, occupied the
presidents chair. The judge WAS down on
tho programme for an address. Lilo had 4
big roll OF manuscript which he would not
give TO the reporters. The judgs, says ne
does not want come into competition with
the orators. II WAS an excellent address.
The incidents in tho life OF Washington
were treated in an attractive manner which
relieved tho historical narrative form OF
much dullness. Stuart's picture OF the
great Virginian has not given US n good
portrait. Tho painter made the nose Gre
clan. This feature of the face fatt6rsd the
original. Taken altogether, the judge
thought Stuart was influenced ~ . desire
to make Washington q better looking man
than he really Was.
his address he canght the attention Ct the
women folks by bis graphic picture OF Mar
tina WAShinQtOn's hurried trip with COACH
and four, followed by 4 retinue Of servants,
to the camp Of her dear George" u ap-
- - -~A >A..naN tvy AhA AN
Inirstion the general created, not only among
the men Of his time, but with the won en-
a. we'll. The explanation was satisfactory;
no man who did not admire beautiful
women could ever be a brave soldier. Next
the side light WAS turned on revealing
much like Lincoln. Another incident
made il appear that the immortal George
could on occasion deliver himself Of q good
round oath. High tribute Was paid him in
glowing terms for his mighty deeds, but
the judge was at his best when showing tho
human side Of him who was first in peace,
first in war and 6rst in the hearts Of his
oountrymsn.
A good vocal and instrumental pro-
gramme followed, in which Mrs. Henry N.
Blake and the male quartette, J. n. ken-
ney, Mr.. Owen, Mr.. Bartlett, Mr.. Dutton.
received several enoores. A cold luncheon
was served in the main room shortly sitter
II o'clock, spicsd with witticisms, small
talk and laughter. The reception commit
tee were: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A.. Chessman,
Mr.. and Mrs. g. Hedges, Mr., and Mrs J. b.
Sanford. Mr.. md Mrs. George Miner, Mr..
and Mrs. N. Fretz, Miss +. l.. Knowles, Mr..
George q. Foss and Mr.. H.. j. Haskell.
At the University.
Students at the university will celebrate
Washinaton's birthday Saturday evening
in the University chapel. The programme
s a unique one Several of tne participants
will be dressed in old-time costume, and
the whole affair will DO striking and inter-
esting. As the general public are cordially
invited, it will be n good time for tho young
folks Of town to taxi q sleigh rid to d to
the zest Of the entertainment.
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