The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-01
Great Success Of tho First Ball Of
the New Social Organ
ization. J
Gcen-Dlnner Parties and
Other Gatherings.

not decide which was tho prettie8t. Mrs.
Sands, Miss Jennie Hepner, Miss Hattie
Marks and Miss Greenwood arc the ladies
under discussion. Mrs. Sands wore an en-
pire' gown Of pink, wide sash, large straw
hat, with pink flowers and carried a basket
of pink flowers.
Miss Hepner made 4 perfect Spanish lady
with her dark eyes and flowing hair. Her
dress was of yellow silk and black lace,
with gold trimmings, black velvet bodice
and gold decorations; q golden cap and
Spanish fan.
Miss Hattie Marks looked like q gypsy
queen, in a handsome red costume elabor-
atsly trimmed with bangles.
Miss Grsenhood's costume was one Of the
most unique. Her dress, q black silk, was
almost covered with popcorn; her light wig
was very becoming.
Miss Carrie Feldberg represented a nurse
in q large white apron and jsunty cap.
Miss Hulda Wienstein was the morning
star; = white skirt with gold stars as trim
ming, = red velvet bodice and white cap
Yetta Feldberg and Ada Sleiehsner were
infants, and were a great success in long
white embroidered dresses and baby caps;
they carried baby r%attlers.
Mrs. l. Marks and sister, Mrs. Morris,
were the characters of the evening with
their wash tubs and clothes line. They
wore calico dresses, straw hats and big
aprons and actually had soap and water and
pretended to wash clothes.
simple frock and . large straw hat; she
carried the inevitable bandbox.
Miss Boyer was the goddess of liberty, in
red. white and blue. with stars.
Miss Jennie Jacobs, a peasant girl, in a
becoming red dress, silk waist with fchu.
Mpc Eu11np W00 A. vprokkv 1ikkla 1s1v in
full black skirt, neck v shaped and corsage
boquet OF roses.
Miss Ling wore . black dress with white
trimmings.
Miss Jennie Tom wore a pink domino.
Mrs. Poznanski wore a becoming domino
costume.
Among the successful costumes of the
gentlemen were particularly noticeable
those of A. D.. Solomon and Ben Loeb. Mr..
Solomon was the typical Irish policeman.
Mr.. Loeb represented an old, infrm mar
who walked with q stick and shook
with the palsy. His disguise was one of
the most complete, as very few recognized
him.
Mr.. Stewart was q gallant knight IN pink
elk knickerbockers and red plush GOAT.
MIR. Ling was q royal prince; he wore
dark blue plush knickerbockers with red
plush coat trimmed in gold.
Mr.. hamburger was an old preacher, in
long black coat. with a book in his hand.
A.. Jacobs was an Indian chief and NJ.
Jacobs a knight.
Messrs. Neigelman and Singer were
princes.
Ben. Greenwood was a chimnsy-sweep
with all the sooty paraphernalia ard created
great deal of fun with a very we'll dis
guised face.
There w"ra many other interesting cos
TUNES sn' -"nuld be impossible to name
them ALL. 'rha company unmasked at IL
O'CLOCK, wnen the usual fun Of that part of
a masquerade was enjoyed. One or two
young ladies found that but for their grace
full dancing dancing they would never have
been known. Refreshments were then
served, after which dancing kept up until
three O'Clock. Everyone there pronounced
the FIRST ball Of the Calumet club q perfect
success.
Mrs. Langley gave a handsome dinner
party on Thursday evening in homo of Miss
Shiland. Mrs. Langley's house is noted for
its warm hospitality and its charming in
mates. At six O'Clock the guests gathered
around a beautiful festive board. the prin-
cipal decorations being those lovely spring
flowers, tulips; while a lovely long-stemmed
rose rested upon each plate, together with q
unique little scroll, which. upon unrollinQ,
revealed such questions as who is your
herald" etc. The scroll at Miss Shiland's
plate contained a number of leaves, which,
before the evening was over, we're we'll filled
with many good wishes and graceful senti-
ments to the owner. The dinner was very
deliberately served in courses.
Mrs. SpsrlinR's cosy home on Warren
street was the scene of a pleasant gathering
ON Monday evening. The house was bril-
liantly lighted and clearly bespoke fes-
tivities. At an early hour the hospitable
hostess stood in her pleasant ~drawing-room
to receive the many friends who soon gath
cred around her. The evening was enjoy
ably spent in card playing. music, ~reoita-
tions and games, after which elaborate re-
freshments were served. The floors were
then cleared fo1 dancing and those who
tripped the light fantastic INDUCED until a
late hour. The invited guests were Messrs.
and Mesdames G.. Martin, Lang, Clark,
Beck. Boutelle, Beach, w. W.. Brown,
Skinner; Misses Martin. Knowles, Dunn,
Breast, Frank, Allison, Bohn, Feldberg,
Messrs. De Linn, Eddy, J. Taylor, A. M.
Esterly. Chas. Kelsey, DR.. Head, Antisell
CLARK, Kemp and Esleg.
The Eastern Star held their regular meet
ing on Tuesday evening. This organization
is so popular that even a business meeting
ia ucilkut huu pIoH1uIe. Inc
Misses Buscher, Matine and Priest, Mrs.
Priest, DIR. Vssa and Mr.. Rowe we're in-
Quoted into the secrets. After the initia-
ton a most delightful banquet was enjoyed
by all. and appropriate toasts met with elo-
quent response.
Tuesday evening, Feb. "a. was the fifth
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford An
derson's marriage. This, Of course, meant
wooden wedding" 80 a few Of the imme-
diate %neighbors arranged a surprise. About
eight O'Clock a few friends entered the
house and very successfully surprised this
worthy couple. A number OF wooden pres
ents were then revealed. Perhaps the most
amusing was a broom bearing directions on
a card: ITO use the brushy part in sun
shine and in storms the other end. - After
delightful refreshments. music and games.
the friends left, having enjoyed q pleasant
evening and a successful surprise.
Personal and General.
Mrs. Il. v. Moore ia i'll, also little Grace.
Arthur Fraser has recovered from his ill
ness.
Mrs. Csrthay Ia ill at her home on
Eleventh avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whesler and Miss Herrick
are at The Helena.