The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-04-09

sncofcd. Tho party disbnndsd early in the
morning after extending to tho recipient OF
tho surprise tho most hearty coparstula a.
ttons and hoping that tho roses 81 youth
would never foSsake her. and longing that
another yssE would soon roll By 80 shs
Those present vers, Aesdsrnss Heller ana
Jacobs; Misses Tom. Gsnzbsrgsr, Davis,
6ilverinan, ElsigslmKn, Harris, Goodman.
Cohen, Losb. H~ohlsuinaer, Wstnstein and
Jacobs; Messrs. Singer. Fleigelman. Sheyer,
sehoth Cohen Heller. Jacobs. RosenthsI,
stein.
One of the most thoroughly enjoyed
events Of the week Was the elegant recep-
tion rendered the Ksv. and Mrs. I. v.
Moore on Tuesday evening. the occasion
being the tenth anniversary Of their arrival
10 Gus midst. Tho reception wns hold in
the pretty parlozs Of the Presbyterian
church . was largely Attended. The
vines, cut dowers and bric-a-brac, every
thing tending to hsightsn the artistic fur
nishings of the pArlors. Although the
night WAS not cold. the CRATE fires were
lighted and lent their cheering influence.
Comfortable chairs were placed about and
bowls of lemonade stood in convenient
corners. Mrs. Moore received in the ladies'
room and was assisted by Mesdamos Swal-
low. Sharpe, Hedges, Mcconnell and viii
COZ. II was feared that Mr.. Moore. who
has been quito i'll, would be unable to at
tend and II proved most gratifying. TO all
when no appeared later in the evening and
shook hands with the guests.
An excellent orchestra, under the dirsc-
ton of Mr.. Higgins, gave a number Of very
beautiful selections during tbs reception
and the young men who form this musical
organization are deserving of conRratula-
ktnna Frv Alxn 4~.l,lnk,J. 80 JsA;z - 49,.
programme.
Delicious refreshments were served, the
tables being exquisitely decorated. The
young ladies OF the church lent their as
sistaDce at tho tables and served every one
in a truly charming way. Little more can
be said, save that tho reception was as
thorough a success ~ was ever given In this
city.
st. Peters school entertainment at the
opera house on Tuesday next will begin
with Longfollow's "Blind Girl Of Castel
Guile" The cast Ia a strong ono. without
a doubt. The role OF Baptiste. the bride
groom of the play, will be assumed by Mr..
Penwell; that OF the priest by r. s. Biok.
ford. Miss Gram will make q charming
bride in the person of Angola; Mrs. James
b. Stuart as the fortune teller will delight
the younger portion Of the audience, while
Mrs. Frances H. Carter will lend her pow
erful assistance in the part of the ill fated
Margaret; Miss Belle Davis makes her debut
az Paul. A strong company of Helena's
younger society people are practicinc hard
in order to olectrify their friends and ad-
mirers in the audience with their marching
and dancing as French peasant lads and
~lasses. Those who are in the secret say
that the chorus work is of excellent finish.
A series of tablenux, representative Of
groups Of statuarv and triumphs OF paint
ing. known to and appreciated by artistic
people all over the world, will close q nota-
bio evenings amusement.
All holders of tickets are to exchange
them at Pope q O'Connol's for reserved
teats. -
A very pretty and quiet little wedding
took place last Wednesday evening in the
parlors of the bishops residence, the con-
tracing parties being Miss Ceoile McHugh.
of this city, and Geo. X. Dick, of Ebens-
burg. Pa. The bride. a charming little
brunette. was born in Helena and is one Of
Nontana's own girls who is endeared
to q large circle of friends. She was hand
somely gowned in cream brocade crepe de
chene, finished with sscurial lace and
cream ribbons. The bridesmaid, Miss Sue
McHugh, wore q pretty dress of cream cash.
mere, lace and ribbon trimmings. The
best man WAS Ira Bendon. of Glendive,
Mont. The groom 10 an industrious Young
man who has gained many friends since his
residence in Helena. Their many frienda
will join in wishing the newly welded
couple a long and happy life.