The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01

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The house was artistically decorated with
festoons of china silk and flowers, adding
new touches of beauty to a most attractive
home. Owing to the fact that Mrs. Phelps
had invited some of her guests from two to
four and others from -four to six, the usual
crush was entirely avoided, and every one
pronounced it one of the most enjoyable re-
ceptions ever given here. A number Of
ladies assisted Mrs. Phelps. Mesdames
Bradford, Babcock and Miss Taylor stood
with the hostess i'll the parlor, while Mrs.
Sharpe presided in the dining room, as
sisted by Misses Fortune, Blaine, Car.
penter and Sharpe, and Mrs. Robert Sale
Hill served a tempting beverage from a
magnificent bowl, in the hall.
The dining room was a symphony in yell
low and gold. Yellow China silk draperies,
which hung in oriental festoons all around
the walls. were caught in a graceful canopy
at the chandelier, under which stood a
most beautifully laid table. The whole
effect of the table was yellow and gold. On
a centre piece, richly embroidered in yell
low, stood a huge yellow FOWL of yellow
chrysanthemums, making a very artistic
ensemble. Mrs. Sharpe presided at one end
of the table. over the tea service, while
Miss Fortune Rraced the other, where coffee
was served. The young ladies seen fitting
here and there served in their most charm
ing anner
Mrs. Phelps wore a becoming gowa of
white China silk en- traine.
Mrs. Bradford, an artistic dress of black
silk trimmed with ostrich feathers.
Mrs. Babcock. a beautiful gray henrietta
with silver trimmings.
Miss Taylor, heavy white faille and lace,
On traine.
Mrs. Hill, terra Gotta velvet and pale tur-
Quoise blue China silk.
The ladies who presided in the dining
room very happily chose their costumes in
harmony with the surroundings.
Mrs. Sharpe wore maize colored henrietta
cloth and velvet.
Miss Fortune, white and gold.
Miss Sharpe, white bengaline and fringe.
Miss Carpenter, white and gold.
A large number of ladies were enter
tanned.
Miss Greene, assisted by Mrs. Davis and
Misses Williams, Smith, Martin and Miss
Beatrice Williams, gave the second of her
pleasant receptions on Monday evening. A
number of gentlemen were present.
Miss Greene wore a very becoming white
muslin evening dress.
Miss Martin, white silk, ell traine,
Miss Smith, pink tulle and silk.
Miss Williams, black silk and blue even
ing waist.
Miss Beatrice Williams, black silk and
pink evening waist.
Mrs. Davis, black silk, decollete.
The interest melted in the performance
curiosity to know something of the history
of this talented club. An energetic search
into archives revealed untold wonders.
Thu history of the club proper, however,
dates about five wears back, when it was
organized by Mrs. Kelsey. Since that time,
in spite of innumerable obstacles and many
drawbacks, the Encore club has victoriouslv
held its own. Much credit should be due
to the undergraduate energies of such mem
bers as Mrs. Kelsey, +. r. Wallace and b.
FL. Tatem, whose we'll known love for and
appreciation of good music has kept them
unfailing workers in SO just a cause. They
have long since reaped their only desirable
reward in the pronounced SUCCESS of the
club. +. r. Wallace was the first president
and b. H. Tatem has now presided for
two years. During its short ex-
istence the club has rendered the
hin of Normandy, Mikado, Sorcerer,
Ermine, Our Boys, and now Pinafore. But
it seems that long before the thought of an
organized musical club ever took perma-
nent shape, Helena society was noted for
its musical ability. For %soirees. musicales
and operas given in those past days have
left ineffaceable impressions and the old
winning influence of music can still be
most emphaticallv seen. You see, in the
midst of his searches one is met by one of
those dismal old parties who are reminis-
cent OF past times and who had a whole
lot OF gossip of the previous production OF |
Plnafore, i'll the year of grace 1879. He had
much to tell. There was something about
a tall, slim, awkward fellow who would
persist in attending the rehearsals to ac-
company the accompanied, SO to speak.
anu who, to give him an excuse for his at
tendance, was allowed to 10 on the stage as
n sergeant of marines. Behold when tho
performance occurred, this supernumerary.
who wasn't allowed to speak Il word. was
the star of the evening and awakened the
widest enthusiasm at every Appearance.
After q lapse of twelve years, having in the
meantime annexed the accompanist. he oc-
casionally appeared in public, but his arena
is no longer called II stage, but a bench.
Then there was a young sailor, now purvey-
ing to a hungry public, who wooed and won
Josephine; and IA Ralph Rnckstrnw. who
most alphabetically captured the army of
tho United States in the person of u lovely
member of an amiablo military family; and
the bold sailor who won and wore Butter
cup, and it would DO weary to tell how
many hirtations Of greater or less maturity.
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duction, when All esteemed cattle king, who
attended every evening, said that he liked
that ar ship piece!' 1t remains to be seon
whether results 80 permanent will ensue
from the present performances, which were
30 eagerly anticipated and warmly received
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