The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-14
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Louis.
Misc Flanagan Ia vol known in Helena,
having visited her sister. Mrs. Floyd-Jonos,
and was 4 q ont favorito, and very popular
among HelbnaitsH.
The ceremony WINS performed by Father
of the immaculate Conception
assisted by Fathers Sherman and
Brennan. There were six brideamaidn and
maid Of honor. The latter waB robed In a
gown OF white bengalins, trimmed with
point do gene lace, and carried a great
Of pink roses, for this was a rose
wedding. The other young ladies Of the
bridal party were all Rowned alike in pink
bengaline, trimmed with point do gone
lace. their dresses made with deni-trnins,
sides the bouquets OF pink roses Tied with
pink ribbons. which each carried, each wore
in the corsaRo Of her gown = little enam-
eled pink rose, this brides souvenir to her
bridesmaids. Mr.. MoCord had presented
tiny pink rose aoarf pins to each Of the
roses III their b%uttonholes.
III bride was described by the st. Louis
Republic a. 4 vision Of bsauty in hor
bridal robe. Her wedding dress wxs made
OF wide white satin, the long trained gow n
parting in front and sweeping back from a
satin petticoat, covered with tulle, oanght
up at the foot in fsstoons. bold by clusters
Of range blossoms. The sides Of the draas
from the waist down and all around tho
train were b0rderad with range blossorns.
'Ihs bodice, deeply pointed At the waist,
was finished with small. close paniers OF
satin and the round out corsage was fin
.ishsd with q bsrths Of tulle, fastened by
unrnva af nrnnuA hIOaunma tn th0 hnHica
tulle puffs finished the long sleeves, and the
bridal veil of tulle wa fastened with
orang blossoms. No jowelry WAS worn.
except a diamond pendant from = chain
about ths slender neck.
1.-The reception was An elegant affair.
brides only sister, acted AZ hostess. Before
the reception was over the sweet bride and
her handsome husband had departed for
New Mexico. Upon their return they will
90 to housekeeping in. q beautifully fur
nished house, the gift Of Mr.. McCord's
All who have ever given the kindergarten
serious thought do not need to have its
beneficial results brought beneath their no.
tice. They see without any argument the
morris of this system, and it will not be
long before parents and guardians will rec
ogniZo the incalulable benefits to he derived
BY their little ones after the two or three
scool life and avail themselves of the OPP
portunity; for although the exercises seem
but play, tho games and song but a way Of
amusement and entertainment to the little
folk, the kindergarten is laying the foun-
dation for tho school life. 1t is said by an
cation that il the education of q child was
to be limited, he would rather have the
thorough kindergarten course with only
two or three more years of school than to
have tho pupil his education
without the refining md loving influence of
this beginning. In San Francisco there
have contributed large sums Of money to
support these schools Inc this charity is
one which should appeal to everyone who
is anxious to do his share in max
ing life better worth living for
those who start handicapped in
life. What tho kin%dergartens have
done toward making good honest men and
women from the neighborhoods where
children are brought up amidst crime is
beyond calculation.
Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper, who has done so
much toward making these schools q sue
cess in that city has been offered by some
Now York capitalists the SUN of $500 Q for
the foundation Of such an enterprise in
their city, but the lady named has declined
to accept. feeling that she has enough tc
keep her and her friends busy nearer home
TIL Chinese members of the night school
of the Baptist church entertained a number
of friends at m elaborate dinner served a
the home of John w. Wade, on the cas-
side. on Tuesday evening. The entertainer
were Yee Ho 10, Ye Sam, Toy Dew, Wong
Kee, Wong Chung, Wong Wing, and las
Int mt laaot Ril1v Knv who a,1parintan1af
tho entire affair, and Of course did it in {
most efficient manner The dinner con
sisted of ten delicious courses of de!icacies
among them being several Chinese ingredi-
onts, one of which was the palatable birds
nests. The guests who partook of the hos
Rev. G. B. Allen and family, r. Hilmar
and family, John W. Wade and family, G
d. Lebkicker and family. VIM. Mcintyre
and daughter, Miss Wallace, Mrs. E. John
son, Misses Maude and Bertha johnson
Miss Srratt. James Wade, Mrs. A. N
Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Q. L. Walker. Mis-
Nettie Burch, John w. Eddy and Mis-
Frances Bliss.
Members of the Fortnightly club wer'
accorded the hospitality of Mrs. Wiokes
very entertaining ocoasion is reported
hlG6r Gue Literary 1eHhureh OIL tu6 AlteruOOi
were finished delightful refreshments wer,
served. Aside from the social pleasure
incident to the meeting of the members O
the club, much enjoyment was derive,
from tho rendition of several S~hnkespeyia1
scenes by members en- costume. IhOs'
present were: Mcsdnmes Chessman
Hedges, j. Davis. Botkin, Baird, Haven
S. j. Jones, Wade, Brooke, Lyman, Kathe
rine Billiard, Marshall; Misses Baird, Bar
bour, Marshall. The Shakesperian scene
rendered were as follows: .
Ro'alina an Celia, sAis You like It."
L,uncelot and Gobbo, Merchant of Venice
Casket scene. Merchant of Venice"
Court scene, Merchant of Venice"
A very quiet wedding took place in Grea
Falls on Monday evening Of last week. a
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.. Hall. Th
contracting parties we're Florence Kyes an
W. +. Parker, both residents of Helene
and we'll and %favorably known to a larg
circle of friends n acqnaintanoes in thi
CITY. The wedding was u very quiet affair
only a few intimate friends being present
The bride looked most charming in
beautiful gown of white crepe de chin
sprinklsd over with dainty sprays of ligh
blue flowers and trimmed with a profusio
of cream ribbon and chiffon. Her glove
and slippels were of cream suede. Th
groom was attlred i'll a black dress sui
Tho ceremony was performed by the Re,
Cory. of the Congregational church {
Great Falls. Mr.. and Mrs. Parker antic
pate making their home in Gteat Falls, i
which place he will practice law.