The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-14

drill. which was one of tho most pleasant
parts OF this entertainment, aud still later
in the evening the ladies and gentlemen
present were served to a delicious luncheon
In the adjoining library rooms.
On Saturday \ number of tho visiting
ladies and gentlemen enjoyed the day in
driving over to HilQer's and taking = trip
on the little steamer Rose, returning to
Helena in the carly evening. All visitors
join in the general sentiment that = most
delightful week has been passed and OK.
tended hearty thanks 10 all the residents OF
Helena who have dono 30 much for their
entertainment and pleasure.
The regular semi-monthly meeting Of the
Lewis and Clarke Columbian Exposition
association was held ON Monday, the 9Th,
but owing to Z mistake in the announce
ment the number present was not large,
there being about thirty women present. In
the two hours given to the work a
made and decided pertaining
to different matters. Il having
been foundt that the town of Mitchell had
been overlooked in the selecting Of COM
commissioned TO secure the name of q wo-
man Of that section for membership on the
committees II was decided that the mem
bership fee for the adnittanoe of women
to the organization should be placed at 80
cents, and all solicitors for members were
SO paid in would be used In completing the
fund whish will pay for the article given bv
the women Of this county. There was no
decision reached in regard to the exhibition
of ceramic art to b made at the fair, as
Mrs. Murphy, the chairman. stated there
was no quorum present at the last meeting
and they were unable to transact any bust
ness.
Mrs. Davis. the president. then read a
circular regarding the proposed dormitor-
log to be erected for the residence OF
women while in Chicago during the fair,
which gave 10 those present q clear idea of
how the work will be carried on. The cor
circular compiled by Helen Barker, giving
al idea Of what committees would be- neces-
sary for the gathering of statistics, for the
compilation of tho encyclopedias to be
placed IN record in the woman's building,
and it was discovered that there were sew
overlooked. The following women were
elected by vote to take charge OF the in
formation to be gathered regarding differ
emit organic itions of women IN Montana
Mrs. X. +. Fisk, the w. G. 4. u; Mrs
Kirkendall. the Women's Relief Corps;
Mr.. Swallow, womsn's Home; Mrs.. D. J.
Waite. Daughters Of Rebecca; Mrs. John
w. Thompson, Eastern Star.
Miss Turnkey made an address regarding
the proposed exhibition by the scholars OF
this county,, and stated that while they
were doing extra work constantly. the work
to be placed on exhibition had not yet been
done, but would be during the first term OF
the ensuing school year. TIE matter re-
gardinR the selection Of a tencher to super
wise the work 20 bs done by scholars outside
Of this city was laid on the table. Mrs. G.
K. Cole Was nominated to look up old laoeI
and curios of different variety.
Mrs. Wiokes was asked for anything dis
covered in tho way of literary work BY
women, and said she had found and woulc
likely DO able to find. very little. a. all lit.
erary works were claimed by the state ir
which the writer WAS born. That, of course,
does not allow the state of Montana te
claim the fine poem so lately printed by
Madame Medini, of Helena. Several OF
the chairmen of committees for solicitation
of members we're called upon and reported
very good success. and turned in quite q
sum of money to the treasurer.
The matter of what should DO the Offering
of the women of this county to the fair was
discussed At length, and was unanimously
decided TINT the suggestion made by Mrs
Robinson, Of Marysville, should be carried
out. and Mrs. Cox, chairman of the com
mittee. WAS empowered to call for plans fol
the work. It is decided that the offering
will be \ fountain for the woman's build
ing, and it certainly will be one of the mos
striking Of donations, for aside from thu
scented BY this wealthy state. it will be pRr.
ticularly noticeable on account Of being &C
serviceable. After two hours of good worl
the meeting was adjourned until the last
Monday of this month.
The following very fattering notice il
taken from the Great Falls Tribune of Fri.
day, relative to an entertainment given IL
that city on Thursday evening by HelenI
tslen: "a large and fashionable audience
assembled in the Presbyterian church last
evening. attracted by the nnouncemen
that a quartet of amateur artists from Hell
ena would give a first GLASS musical and
lite airy entertainment.
"The audience expected to see and hea
something of unusual interest ana attrac'
t~iveness, q they were in no way disap.
pointed. In fact, if ono is to judge of tn
appreciation of the audience by the amour
OF enthusiastic applause which greeted eaol
member. it would be very hard to conceive
of a more delighted gathering of men ant
women.
MADAME Medini is a disciple Of tn,
italian school of voice culture. and she Ger
tainly has a remarkable soprano voice, cul'
tured to a high degree of perfection. He
rendition of the ope.atio solo I'm Vooe.
by Rossini. was a grand effort and oom'
pletely captured the audience. Mrs. Foot,
also came in for a liberal share of applause
and shared with Madame Medini the ia
vors of the ladies present. Mrs. Fannie H
Carter was comparatively unknown II
Gieat Falls previous to last night. and tn
audience was somewhat in doubt as t,
what they could expect from her. How.
eve, their doubts were speedily removed
when that lady made her appearance on tn
stage. As an elocutionist Mrs. Carter ha
few equals in the United States. and Ger
tsinly no superiors in this section of tn
country. She ia also a teacher of the Del
sarte System, and both he rotations ant
exquisite posing were ioundly applauded
Harry j. Cassidy completed the quartett'
of ente %tainers. and his rich tenor voic'
blended very harmoniously with those o
Nine. Medini and Mrs. Foote. Mr.. Caaed!
is an accomplished artist and u shining
light in the quartette of stars.
I'm addition to the regular programme