The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-06

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James Shields, at the family resi-
dence on Main street. The recep-
ton was in the nature of "house-
IL warming" Mr.. and Mrs. Shields
having recently taken possession of
residence which on the eve of the new
year was thrown open for the first time.
1t is a home which, in the completeness
of its equipment and the beauty OF Its
adornment, is without a rival among the
residences in Western Montana. Natur-
ally, the attention of many OF the guests
was attracted to the fittings and furnish
ings of the house; the elegance in decora-
ton and the delicate taste revealed i'll
finish and in fabric were the theme of
universal admiration. The residence is
admirably adapted to the entertainment
of largo companies; there is ample space
for those who wish to dance, there is
pleasant retirement for those who seek
the quiet of an evenings tete-a-tete, there
are billiards for those whom that amuse-
ment entertains, and abundance of op-
portunity for the friends of good-fellow
ship to take a quiet corner for friendly
interview. This city never saw a moro
charming reception than that of Monday
night. All the guests were put
promptly at case by the gracious
courtesy of the hostess of the even
ing. delightful music enlivened the
hours, decorations Of delicate selection
were abundant, and, what is of most
account, good feeling prevailed, in antici-
patton of the glad new year whose
advent was royalty celebrated before the
company broke up. During the evening
a delicious lunch was served. 1t may be
said that the costumes of the ladies were
the richest and the most attractive that
have ever honored a social event in Ana
conda. Those to whom the courteSies of
the occasion we're extended sought TO
honor it by presenting The society of the
city at it's best; and the reception may
with propriety be rated as the most
brilliant this city has ever seen. The
residence was thronged with guests, and
the occasion left lingering wish for all
the happiness that are within the posi-
bilities of bright new year to the gentle
hostess of a home which is beautiful in all
the significance OF that warm hearted
word.
A very pleasant party was given on
New Years eve by Mr.. and Mrs. George
Peterson at their home on East Fourth
street. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
j. II. Havlick, Mr.. and Mrs. Con Winters,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. Golde, Mrs. McCabe,
Misses Emma Peterson, Minnie Phee-
wan, Alice McCabs, Annie Lsnd, Mary
Peterson and Messrs. Protto, Lee, Charles
Peterson, Andrew and Aaron REIN and
Alfred Peterson.
John Fisher of Deer Lodge spent New
Years day with Anaconda friends. He
took possession this week of the county
clerk and recorders Office and it is re-
ported, soon will take away one of Ana
conda's popular young ladies as bride.
A. Mckay and A. c. MacCullum are
now in the east on a trip of health and
pleasure seeking.
r. G. Colder of Anaconda and Miss
Mary Lee of Butte were married in Butte
by Rev. Barnaby last Sunday. The happy
couple were rendered reception by the
parents of the groom at their home, III
Birch street. They viii make their home in
this city.
f. e. Sergeant and wife of Butte spent
New Years day with friends in Ana
conda.
p. w. Irvine, one of Butte's young
men, was in Anaconda New Years day.
Misses Mamie and Abbie Hardenbrook
and May Stackpole of Deer Lodge were
entertained by Mrs. Walker at the Com
mercial hotel.
Miss Blanche Mackenzie of Bozeman is
visiting Mrs. Roger Edwards.
Mrs. George Z. Dutton, Mrs. A. E. Har-
ris and Miss Mcl5eth of Butte were guests
in this city on Friday.
A merry party of skaters enjoyed that
fascinating sport at the rink last Thurs
day night. Among them were noticed
Misses Barnes, Coburn, Peters, Bicken-
bach, McAndrews, O'Donnell, Navarro,
Gleeson, Macdonald and Reynolds, Mr..
w. II. Cochran and wife and Mr.. c. L.
Reed and wife; Messrs. Murphy, Shields,
Williams, Thomas Nagel, George Will
Jams and Holmes
New Years evening very pleasant
company was gathered al the home of Mr..
and Mrs. a. o. Taylor on Sixth street.
Those present were Charles Rogue and
family, VIII Waisman and j. c. Martin.
A few friends dropped in at the home of
DIR. Stevens on New Years evening and
celebrated socially the seventh anniver-
sary of the wedding day which founded
that home and family.
A few friends were assembled New
Years eve at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. j. Nadeau. where they watched the old
year out and ushered in the new in a very
pleasant manner. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. James Quigley, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. j. Foley, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
O'Brien, Mr.. and Mrs. d. d. Twohy.
The New Years reception given by the
Bachelors and Benedicts at the Montana
hotel was one of the finest of the series
given by that popular combination. Pro-
fessor Kennicott gathered an orchestra
that gave satisfaction TO the dancers and
received many encores during the even
in. A programme of IL numbers was
carried out. with extras added, and the
pleasure prolonged until much later than
the usual hour Tor dispensing. The cos
tunes OF the ladies were very fine, though
individual mention cannot be made.
Those who should know say that there
we're more dancers and good dancers
present than a. any other bail this season.
The ball given by the fire department