The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-10
A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Elegant Pink Reception by Mrs. B.
H. Tatem on Wednesday
Afternoon.
The Babies Have a Gala Day
at the Home Of Mrs.
Mcdonnell.
Entertainment by the Young People Of
the Church-Other Social News
and Notes.

th6 Snufcu-Otner SOClhl news
and Notes.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps talks of the po-
etry of the ~''coleur de rose" and, indeed,
one of tho symphonies of color she imhg-
ined in heaven was of the divine rose. We
have had the pleasure of witnessing such n
symphony the past week in tho gulse of Il
pink reception given on Wednesday, the
twenty : second anniversary of Mr..
md Mrs. Iatem, of the west
issued and everything was pink, from the
ices to the dainty plates upon which they
were served, except of course the tea. which
redeemed itself in pink cups. The house
was decorated In Il profusion of pink roses
and carnations and the dining-room was
beautiful in a rosy hue OF pinks. The host.
entertained, I'D has boon -. particularly
co~nplimentent upon this reception.
Among those present were Messrs.
Brewer, Jones, Hunt Raleigh, Phelps,
Y. Sanders, Rumley, De Witt. Franklin.
Crosby, Sterling. Rosencrans. Wicks, Will
Jones, Mcconnell, wallow, Botkin. Pope,
Dan Fisk, Walker, Blaine, Nicholson,
Haven. Wilcox, l.. A. Walker. M. Walker,
Smell, Essler, Billiard, II. Hill, Will Wal
lhCe, III. Hulpnp, JdyHUeI, IHICHel. J4aW
renee, Hotter, Harberaon,. Baird, Marshsl,
Mason, Weston, T.. II. Kleinschmidt,
Howey, Sizer, Chas. Woodman, gMiner,
Bach, Piatt, Murta, Nine. Medini, DR..
Dean, Misses Hill, Blaine, Briscoe, Herrick,
Rosecrans, Greene, Guthrie. Wlckes, Klein
schmidt, Pope, the Misses Marshal and
others.
Parties for the little baby tots seem to be
one of the attractions of the week. One of
the sweetest babies in town sent out novel
little invitations for Wednesday. The pa
per WAS of the heaviest with an artisticallv
rough edge and at the top three dainty lit
tie Kate Greenaway maidens were painted
with the words, 'please come to my party"
below. In response to which twenty-one
babies and their mothers found thelnselve yes
at the beautiful home of Mrs. N. j. McCon-
nell on Ewing street. The occasion cele-
brated the second birthday of little Wini-
field Fields Mcconnell, and a royal little
hostess she made az she stood, dressed
handsomely, and in her sweet and fearless
manner greeted and shook hands with each
little baby guest. The house was p~rettilv
decorated with roses and mareuerites and
the refreshment tables were plentiful with
the same flowers. The babies were
amused with books, blocks, dolls
and toys, seemed to enjoy themselves
thoroughly. Bread, milk and crackers in
~ nhAN oAae AtP "OlO bCA NoIl a. lc-
freshments to the little ones, while their
mothers chartered over and enjoyed ice
cream and cakes. Many beautiful presents
were received by Miss Winnifred, princi-
pally souvenir spoons. many of which are
very handsome. And each baby upon leay-
ing received an animal menageriea as a SOU
venir from their little hostess. Those pres
ent were Alfred Hubbard, Attic W~elsenhorn,
Flora Davis, Has Tookor, Gwendolen
May, Alice May, Dorothy Luke, Lucy
Il.N r..1 JCaI hT. T-l-- NJ E-."
Louise Allen, Jesse Seligman, Martha Moi
fit, Laura HARDWOOD, Roe Edger, LIMA Nor
ris, Louise Cohen, Fay Feldberg, Hotter
Kennett. Eleanor Welch. Grace DeNoielle,
Charlie Mcconnell, Marguerite Bair.
The entertainment given by the young
people of the Catholic church on Thursday
evening was undoubtedly the best perform
ance seen in that hall. The Three Little
Kittens of the Land of Pie'' was extremely
we'll ndered by the little folks and reflect
ed great credit upon the ladies, Mrs. Dan
Fisk and Miss Laura league, who conduct
ed 1t. Tho little ones seemed to enjoy living
in the land of pied, in time of 'once upon
a time and without exception played their
parts exceedingly we'll. Tho three little
and Lizzie Mcdonald, require special men
ton, as much of the success of the whole
affair depended upon their important parts.
The lord high chamberlain, was unusually
good for so young an amateur and certain
ly shows marked theatrical talent. Eddie
Gokey. Adam Klei and John Campbell, de-
serve special mention. and the two little
bearers of the treasury pie, Lenoir klei
and Gertrude Gokey, cannot be forgotten
for the dignified little ceremony with which
they carried their royal treasure. During
the intermission between the operetta
drama, that followed, little Miss Lena Col
Inns played upon the guitar and sang quite
sweetly. The drama. "Ihe Last Loaf was
a surprise to many who had little idea OF
the real talent to be seen. Miss Nettie
role, and certainly a better person could
not havs been selected. Miss league made
up wonderfully well and played with re-
markable tact and ease. Miss Josie Her.
man, as Lilly Ashton, was also good and
very pretty in her different becoming
of coquettish grace and wit. MIR. Lotus,
as Dick Bustle, and Mr.. Donohue. as Tom
Chubbs, were the amusing features of tho
play and were excellent. Mr.. Donoghue's
SHUTTER was the delight of the audience. Mr..
Hugh leagues difficult part WAS admirably
sustained. Indeed the whole cast was too
we'll filled to make exceptions and the whole
thing was what Dick Bustle would call a
"butter side up success.
Another pleasant children's party was
given on Saturday afternoon. from two to
SIX, in honor of the tenth birthday of little
Miss Grace DeNoielle. A handsome lawn
surrounds the house of the hostess family,
and it was there that the children enjoyed
PLAYING their games. There were also
games provided for indoor amusement,
and. indeed, no pains were spared to make
a jolly afternoon. An apple suspended be-
tween the folding doors, and which the
children took turns in trying to bite, caused
a great d al of fun. The parlors and TIA
bic were decorated with flowers and the re-
freshments would have lone credit to a
party of older folks. Miss Grace received
q number of presents-thimbles. books.
fans, SPOONS, etc. Among those present
were: Edith Harrah, Emma Battos, Emma
Tout, Lillian Cullen, Puss Cullen, Alice
Cullen, Jennie %Jefferis, Florence Jefferis.
Pearl Boyer, Addie Burton, Eva Mclean,
Charlie Mcdonnell, Winifred Mcdonnell.
The pink tea given by the young ladies of
the Christian church Friday evening was.
considering the incloment weather, ono of
the most successful soClals of the season.
A short but Interesting programme consist
ing OF Rotations. vocal and instrumental
music was presented, and was we'll re-
ceived; the oCarina duet with banjo accom-
panimeut especially calling forth the APP
Il n" ,a aud a., E-,.I - 1