The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-04-14

future has in store, aud many have prom
ised that their homes will soon be opened
to afford entertainments to the guests.
But the past week has been almost desti-
tute of anything in the social world and
this deprivation merely increases the
eagerness with which the people of Great
Falls await a renewal of the city's wonted
gaiety. 80
The buffet luncheon to be given by Mrs.
1. Parker Veazey Tuesday from II to 2
p. m. will be probably the first diversions
which society may enjoy. Those who
know say that IL Is to be an elegant affair,
as all such things at this home have beSni
and those who are fortunate enough TO
have received invitations are eagerly
awaiting the occasion. .
I Prof. Charles j. Hops of the firm OF
Hops Bros. of Chicago, who is visiting i'm
the city, gave piano recital for few in
| vited guests at the warerooins OF their
agent, M. NJ. Powers, Thursday evening.
Professor Hops used the ''Matchless"
i McCammon concert piano, which had
never before been heard in Great Falls,
and the instrument received much praise
for its great power and volume OF tone
combined with a rich mellowness that de-
lights and captivates all musical connois-
| seurs. The following selected programme
| was rendered: n
The Awakening of che Lion. ...... De kontslxil
oprlng Song.... Menueissonn.
Polonaise Top 4o)........ chcrn
Le lremolo.....- ..fSosseien
melody In IF -..-.... .-..-... .huoinstenn
Grand Galop de Concert. ............... ketterer
Maude Granger appeared at the opera
house Monday evening. in "The Fringe Of
Society," Those who had seen her before
were greatly disappointed in the rendi-
a. -. s..fA 4tx.xe <<Ex -
same play by the Tittell sisters last week.
Her support was poor and Edmond
Hayes, in the part of Oliver st. Elmo, was
the only member of tho cast that was
worthy of the play. The audience was
small. mo- 81
Mahara's minstrels drew n crowded
house Tuesday evening and the universal
verdict was, that a better negro minstrel
company never appeared in Montana. ,
Every member of the company has a
specially, and exceis in that speciality.
Manager Hartley, of the opera house,
has booked the excellent Pike Opera COM
pany for three nights within the next 10
days. His management of Montana's
most beautiful play house is proving EN-
inently satisfactory and the citizens of
Great Falls manifestly appreciate his eff
forts. tff"-
Many expressions of regret that the
eminent tragedians, Frederick Warde
and Louis James cannot appear in this
city have been heard. Both, and espec-
tally Warde, are favorites in Great Fails,
where they have many personol friends.
as we'll as admirers.
Thomas w. Murphy has returned 70
Great Falls after three-years' absence
in Fort Benton, and will engage In the
practice OF his profession here. -.
Mrs. John w. Totten of Fort Benton,
who has been i'll for a fortnight, H. be-
tween life and death, and 1t is not ex-
pected that she can recover. az
DIR. A. f. Longeway returned Thursday
from a two months visit to Montreal,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chicago and
other Eastern cities. ys.uu
Mrs. Thomas ]. Todd and Mrs. c. w.
Price of Fort Benton. are in the city, at
the bedside of Mrs. f. j. Adams, who IS
dangerously ill.
Preparations have been nearly com
pleted for the war songs concert to be
given at the opera house April "a and %,
to raise fund for the erection of a mon
ument to the federal and confederate
dead who rest in peace in Highland GEM
etery. About 40 ladies and gentlemen
will participate in the concert. The fol-
lowing is the programme for the evening
of April "a: ,s
FIRST PART. i
Opening address .......... Hon. &. M. Webster
Battle hymn OF the republic. Full chorus
Bugle call or orchestra. ...................... /
Tramp Tramp, The Boys Are Marching.
"Rally Round the Flag ...................r~
Recitation 1.-THE Blue and the Gray"
"They Have Drafted Him IHto the Army i
Tableau-1S6i-iS6i.. ..................--..... /
"Red, White and Blue" Grand chorus
SECOND PART. 81
Bugle call ........................
orchestra. 1900. '-:.-
Grand anvil chorus ........................
Marching Through Georgia" .......... - |
"Kingdom Come. ........................+
Bugle call.
''We Have Drank From the Same Canteen"
.Just Before the Battle, Mother" and tableaux |
Bugle call--Funeral march ................... ~
"Jnst After the Battle, and tableaux ....,.. : |
"Star Spangled Banner" ....... Grand chorus |
Bugle call-rattoo and taps ....:.:.......... ! |
An entertainments in aid of the Episcol |
pal church of Fort Benton will be given in |
Green's opera house in that town Monday
evening. violinist La Paso will render
several selections and q three-act comedy,
between the Acts" will be presented |
with the following cast of citizens of Fort |
Benton:
Dick Comfort John @. Sullivan |
George Merrigale. Ward Hnse /
Alexander Meander. ................C. +. Morris |
Harris Dicks servant) Fl. J. Miller
Edith Comfort ...... :. Miss Fay Turner |
Mrs. Clementina Meander. ...-....... ~ 4
NORTHUMBERLAND Miss GenevIeve Flanagan |
Sally Ga mad) ............... Miss Mae Senieur Il
John L. Scotland remains very i'll at
Columbus hospital. Recovery is doubt
full.
C. NJ. tanning of Fort Benton spent a
few days in the city this week. "a
Judge S. S. Hawkins and family have
removed to Seventh avenue and Fifth
street north. .s-t
The following is the programme for the
war song concert for Thursday evening,