The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-26
THE c0I!LL!0N Partly.
Largely Attended and Highly En-
joyed by a Merry Company
of Dancers.
Many Handsome Spring Dresses
Displayed by tho Ladies'
Present.
Mr. and Mrs. John Worth Celebrate Their
China Wedding-SOcial Notes and
Personal Mention.

China Wedding-Social Notes and
Personal Mention.
Society has at last been awakened from
its partial inertia by the sound of young
companies nimbly dancing to the swift
treble pipe and humming string" and the
Cotillion promises to usher in u gay
season. Tuesday evening the members OF
the Cotillion club and their guests met fol
the first dance since Lent. There was a
large attendance ana many impatient
penitents no doubt anxious to got once
moro into the mysterious whirl." Dane
ing began at nine o'clock, and it was not
until after ten good long sets that any
thing SO sordidly material as supper was
even Thought of. The supper, however, was
of the daintest n as lit to be set before
fairies as a queen. After supper was
led by Mr.. Harlow. On this occa-
sion there was but Que favor
figure, resulting in silver thin.bles
for the ladies and boutonnieres
for the gentlemen. Among the prettiest
figures were the domino and telescope,
which were also especially jolly and caused
the greatest amusement throughout. The
evening was pronounced a very gay one
and the occasion quite equal to the long
anticipation it has had. The ladies were
in full dress, among whom were:
Mrs. Joe Davis i'll Il heliotrope crepe and
silk with q garnitnre of pale pansies.
Mrs. sam Kenneth, u becoming light blue
silk and crepe.
Mrs. Hervey Barbour, a most becoming
and aesthetic costume of a lovely shade of
gray crepe.
Mrs. A. J.. Seligman, heliotrope brocaded
silk. with velvet train.
Mrs. VIM. Hunt, white net and silk.
Mrs. Buck, black silk and net.
Mrs. o. X. Allen. a handsome street Co.'S
Mrs. James Wells, white silk trimmed in
lace.
Mrs. Herbert Nicholson, pale blue crepe,
corsage bouquet OF pink roses.
Mrs. Il. G. Bach, black net and silk.
Mrs. Floyd-Jonea, white brocade satin
trimmed in f1ounces of point lace.
Miss Rosecrans, white net and satin.
Miss Horst. of Butte, u handsome dress of
white with silver trimming.
Miss Rumley, a handsome dress of blue
MULE over silk, trimmed in black velvet
and chiffon.
Miss Burke. white silk and silk brocade
bodice.
Miss Langley, white silk and net.
Miss Carpenter, white crepe and lace.
Miss Blaine, white crepe and brocaded
silk.
Miss Ella Blaine, a becoming amber surah
silk.
Miss Chumasero, light blue silk.
Miss Childs, black net over silk.
Miss Roberts, green gauZe over silk.
Miss Briscoe, black not trimmed in gold
p~asseInenterie.
Miss King, white crepe and silk.
Miss Davenport, Jenness-Miller costume
of pink crepe trimmed in jeweled passe-
menterie.
Miss Marshall, pink net over silk.
LIZ Mac, Hill ,,,1r r.l1- ---l III
Miss Curtis, a handsome dress of pale
blue crepe.
Miss Cullen, green gauze over silk, trim
med in silver.
Miss Witherbee, combination of yellow
and white silk with tulle.
The gentlemen present were: Messrs,
Harlow, FL. Davis, Atkinson, Kelly, Meven-
dorff, Walker, Hill, T.. Braden, W. Braden,
Griffith, Il. Luke, J. Luke, Geo. Chilas, W.
Bach, w. King, Ben. King, ~Thornburgh,
Carnahan, Prosser, Poole, DR.. Barbour,
Ferguson.
IN Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. John
Worth celebrated their china wedding with |
a large gathering of their friends at the
Childs ranch. A special car had been char
tered and at the appointed hour was we'll
filled with a jolly party of we'll known citi-
AtAo oAau KIN SDoll iOtCullR Uu6 ramon |
the excellent music furnished for the occa-
sion was Immediately heard in a%llurinp
strains and dancing began and lasted until |
train time was called. Cards were also in
dulged in. The supper was a very sumptu-
Gus affair, and Mr.. and Mrs. Worth received
many hearty congratulations and good
wishes. The esteem with which they are
held by many friends was clearly evincel in
the numerous presents they received. ] or,
thing imaginable in the way of china was
received, handsome dinner and tea sets,
vases, ETC., and many pieces in Haviland,
Royal, Worcester and elegant Japanese
ware.
The cosy home of Mrs. j. w. Mcleod.
77 Fifth venue, was the scene of great
mirth and merriment Thursday evening
the event being a party given by her &C.
complished little daughter, Miss Barbara,
40 about forty young friends. The entire
house WAS turned over to the young people
and a happier throng of lads and lassies is
seldom seen. The large dining room was
canvassed for the occasion and dancing af-
forded the principal amusement. Elegant
refreshments were served at a seasonable
hour. The music was by Pro-. Oldham
and Miss Lille Mcleod. Those present
were: Helen Langhorne, Sadie Dickens,
Lottie Boos. Edna Cobb, NAV Carter. Ma.
mie Mills, May Flaherty. Mable Wilson.
Kate Matheson. Flo:a Gage. Jessie Strad-
ing. 1ettIuue WoOus, Helen aylOr, Nora
Birdie karatofsky, Queenie Nc
heod; Earl Kelley. Harry Cannon, Willie
McCiatchey, Morris Langhorne, Sam Lang
horne, Willie Hughes, Norman Mcleod.
Walter knight, Charlie Cobb, Eddie Boos,
Charlie Whitley, tlarpie Davies, Charlie
Wilson, Clyde Morrison, Lyman Matthews,
Gibbs Davies, Bret erosion.
Miss Nealie Hoag entertained a number
Of young frian9s on Tuesday ayeuino.
The party assembled early in the evening,
with the purpose of climbing the venerable
heights of Mt. Helena, but after the exer-
tions of n half hour or more they decided
that the ascent was too steep for such
young recruits, and returned to Miss
Hoag's. where they enjoyed lunch, after
which Mt. Helena was again proposed, but
was decidedly overruled by the proposition
to dance, 30 dancing, instead of climbing,
proved the feature of a very pleasant /
evening.
Personal and General.
Mrs. L. @. Aower is i'll Chicago. p.