The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-18

In consequence of the increasing number
of strangers in our midst, and the utter
impossibility OF even the most conscientious
to welcome all who come among us, the
churches have formed social societies this
winter. whose object it has been to enter.
tain the strangers. On Wednesday the
social society of st. Peters Episcopal
church gave their second social at the home
OF Mrs. Judge Blake. Those who ~enioyed
the cordiality of Mrs. Child's lovely home
last month must have been convinced that
there is no better place in which to be
really social than a charming woman's par
lors, and certainly half the success of
Thursday evening was due to the charming
manner in which Mrs. Blake assisted the
reception committees. A delightful pro
gramme of music had been prepared and it
suflices to say that Mesdames Blake and
played. One of the special attrac-
tons was the mandolin playing of
Misses Hewins and Williams. Put
the sweetest of instruments in the hands OF
a pretty girl and captivate both eye and
ear. but do not call for adjectives to express
the raptures one feels. II was delightful.
and the skill with which Miss Hewins man
aged the violin shows remarkable musical
ability. Progressive art was one of the
amusing features of the evening. Mr.. s. II.
Green is the president of the Social society,
and should be complimentcd for the success
of their entertainments.
The Presbyterians gave their second So
cial in the church parlors on Friday even.
ing. The pastor and his wife, with the re-
ception committee, received and welcomed
cordially all who came. The evening was
delightfully."- spent in conversation, varied
by a solo from Mr.. Wooster. who is ALWAYS
heartily applauded. Mrs. Geo. Piatt pre-
sided over a jar of beans and awarded
prizes to the persons who guessed nearest
the exact number. Mr.. Schroeder received
first prize. Miss Lou Guthrie the second.
The pastor and Mrs. Hedges received the
BOBBY prizes.
After such evenings AZ these their should
be no strangers i'll our churches mt least:
and If there are, can the fault be laid ut the
church door?
One of the prettiest weddings Helena has
witnessed for some time was that Of Mr..
Frank Il. Hawkesworth to Miss Mary Agnes,
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. II. s. Hamilton,
of Hemlock street. The bride is one of
Helena's own girls. her father being one of
the old and welI-known citizens. The house
was beautifully decorated with eyeroreens.
smilax and flowers from Portland. The
parIor and library were crowded to over
flowing when ut eight o'clock the bridal
party took their places in the back parlor
under n large yoke Of flowers, white ehrys-
anthemums and carnations. Hr. Kelsey
OBLIGATED III his most pleasing manner. The
bride wore u very handsome dress of heavy
white silk faiIle, en- trainc. elegantly
trimmed with pearl and white lace. After
the ceremony the many friends were re-
ceived and supper served in the large
dining-room, where IA large table stood
beautifully decorated and overburdened
with the choicest yiands. Tn presents
numbered fully one hundred and forty
and were as handsome an numerous,
among them q great deal of silver,
royal Worcester and cut glass
and some Of the finest linens.
Among the household furniture were sew
eral expensive chairs. The brides father