The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-23
FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
The Ladies Find Pleasure in Prepar-
ing Dainty Little Gifts.
COMFORT IN A CUP OF TEA
An Enjoyable Hop Given by the
Mystic Tie Social Ciub-A Party
of Evergreen Catherers-En-
tertainments and Chat.


Special Correspondence of the Standard.
Billings, Dec. 21.-Christmas Is almost
upon US with its rush. and while the
only form of entertainment now in
vogue seems to be that which COM
bines business with pleasure, around
the cozy tea table many a group Is TO
be found these wintry afternoons ap-
parently seeking inspiration from the
tea pot and, judging by the pretty gifts
which reach perfection under the busy
fingers, In most cases. finding 1t.
Let us take peep at one of the busy
gatherings. By the glowing fire in the
CRATE is drawn up the little table, the
array of delicate cups and saucers, the
thinly sliced bread and butter, and the
kissing, singing little kettle suspended
over the blue flame of the alcohol lamp,
all going to show that the workers are
about to take a brief respite from their
labors and indulge in that refreshment
so dear to the feminine heart-a cup of
tea. Outside the wind may whistle as
1t may and the flying snowfiakes sour
ry round the street corners, here all Is
warmth and glow and the very embodi-
ment of comfort. With this group we
have chosen to look in upon doll
dressing bee seems to be in progress,
dolls In the different stages of their tod
lets being conspicuous in different parts
of the room, and all varieties of doll
garments are being made. from the
gorgeous ball costume TO Biddy's kitch-
en- apron. The work of this one after
noon will give the little folks untold
enjoyment
Around other nresides might be
found other kinds OF work in progress;
delicate embroideries, dainty picture
frames of the exQuisitely tinted crepe
papers now SO easily to be secured in
all art stores. and many things too nu-
merous to mention.
After all, II does one good, for the
time being, to give up the card playing
and dancing which go chiefly to make
up the life of society in our small
Western towns. and work thus for the
pleasure of others. christmas comes
but once a year" and we must not for
get the obligations OF the holiday sea-
son any more than Its pleasures.
On Wednesday evening one OF the
most enjoyable hops of the season was
given by the Mystic Tie Social club.
About 80 couples began dancing at 3
o'clock. ceasing again at IL. The music
was most inspiriting and all present re-
port a pleasant evening. Those who
participated were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Rademaker, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Ross. Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Barstow OF
the Crow agency, Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
Lamport Mrs. Champion. Mrs. shan
non; Misses Pruitt, Sawyer. Holland,
Lamport, Lamport, Champion. Shan
non. Hirsch. Hirsch, Swenson, Bridg-
ham, Forbush. Church. Sperry. Newell;
Pamplin, Leavens. Shearer. Merrill Nc
Cormick. McFarlin. Matheson, New
man, Miller. Whitney. Collins. Hughes.
Chapple, Fraser. Fraser. Sawyer.
Hirsch. Judge Milburn, DR.. Rinehart,
A. w. Johnston. st. John. Mains, Nc
MILAN, Gass and Cunningham.
Mrs. George Hays entertained the
married ladies' fancy work club last
Wednesday evening. Plenty OF work
was accomplished and a few pleasant
hours enjoyed by those present
Last week a party OF young people
drove over to Blue creek to gather
evergreens for the adornment of the
Episcopal church. The conveyances
were kindly provided by Philip Reece.
The entertainment given by the Aar-
mold Concert company In the court
house last Saturday evening was en-
joyed by all lovers of music. The play
ing on the violin by Mr.. Aarnold was
delightful The concert was under the
auspices of the Epworth league.
An increased attendance at the sun
day schools marks the approach OF
Christmas The most exacting parent
cannot but be satisfied by the piety OF
the Billings boys at the glad yule-tide
Mrs. Youmans, who has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. o. c. Finkelnburg
was called to Minnesota on Tuesday
last by the illness of her sister
c. H. Barstow of Crow agency, ac-
companied by Mrs. Barstow, visited
town this week.
on Tuesday, at Mrs. Keyes' lodging
house, Rev. Mr.. Hosking of the Meth
odist church united in matrimony Mar
tin Scott of Billings and Miss Amy
Shane.
Miss JEANNE Matheson, who has beer
visiting relatives here, left for Chicago
on Saturday morning, via the Burling
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. II. X. Fisk are enter
tanning Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sims o.
Lavonia.
Mrs. Gerald Panton and children re
turned on Tuesday from short visi
with Mr.. and Mrs. III. L. Ramsey, a
the Highland farm.
Mr. and Mrs. G. c. Cothrane are pre-
pairing TO leave town for their ranch
where they will reside in the future
The family of Mr.. Forester will occu
by their town residence.
Hon. A. l.. Babcock OF Billings ant
Mrs. Babcock went down to Miles Cit.
on Tuesdays east-bound train, wher
they expected TO meet their son, Lewis
on his return from school in Faribault
Mimi. He. however. had been delayed
and they were disappointed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Dodge wer
made happy by the birth of son ol
Dec. II. On Dec. Is a son was born Z
Mr. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Ferris OF thi
city. -
George Reed Davis was in town thi
week
c. o. Gruwen has returned from hi
sheep ranch near Junction
Ira Woolsey OF Lavina was In tow
on Monday.
b. w Toole was taken suddenly !
last week. but has now fully recovered
Senator BabcoCk visited the capita
week.
Ira whitney. eldest son of Count
Assessor whitney. has arrived from hi
college in California and viii spen
the holidays here.
N Carruthers and wife Of Hunt