The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-03
GREAT FALLS PLEASURES.

GREAT FALLS, Feb. 2.-luesday evening
party of young folks with Mrs. Jerry
DAILY as chaperon, enjoyed sleigh ride TO
Charles Wegner's ranch at Box Elder
park, few miles up the river. They left
town about Q o'clock in large bob sled
which was literally provided with hay and
made comfortable with robes and
blankets. Four of Henry Holmes best
horses drew the merry party at an ex-
hileratlng pace through the clear night
air. The destination was reached about
1880. The visitors from the Falls were
made welcome and given to understand
that the house was theirs. A room was
cleared and soon the dulcet strains of n
waltz indicated that dancing was in pro-
gress. An improvsed orchestra was
secured from among the members OF the
party. Nick O'Brien scraped the violin
assisted by Frank Goss, while Ben Cor
nelius, Jerry DAILY and w. L. kuchn
divided their musical skill between
couple of harmonious and guitar.
Supper was served about midnight An
hour or SO was whiled away dancing and
the party returned to town. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs Jerry DAILY,
Misses Minnie Cornelius, Nelson, Mayme
Miller, Katherine Miller. King, Ella
Mansfield. Rose Miller, Emma Wegner;
Messrs. Nick O'Brieu, huehn, Is. Il.
Elliott. Ell Wegner, Phil Robinson, b. }.
Cornelius, Fred Arkell, Frank Goss.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. McClelland were
rendered a surprise party "Wednesday
evening in honor of the latter's birthday.
The self-appointed guests came in a body.
The spokesman of the party announced
that they came to wish Mrs. McClelland
many returns of the day and incidentally
TO have a right royal time. The host and
hostess we're not chary with words OF well
come. Although completely surprised,
they set about looking after the comfort
of their guests. One room was cleared
and music secured for those who cared to
dance. Others enjoyed themselves at
cards. Refreshments were served. \
number of handsome presents were given
to Mrs. McClelland. Those present were
Messrs. and Mesdames A. G.. Ladd, Reck-
ards, Lendike. Frary, Stanford, Marsh,
Raleigh, j. j. Kelley, Andrew Jensen, Miss
Ladd.
Tie masquerade ball in Realty hall
Wednesday evening was one of the best
attended affairs of the kind this winter.
There were many original and very
unique costumes to be seen. Pearl lay
lor won the gold medal awarded to tho
most graceful lady dancer. Frank Bates
carried off the prize given TO the best
male dancer. Supper was served at Ea-
ryin's cafe.
Senator Brosnan and Representatives
Reynolds and Tallant spent Sunday in the
city.
VIII Hanks was down from Helena
early in the week.
Edward Follinsbee, for several years c
resident of Sand Coulee, left Monday for
Butte where he will reside in the future.
Dor. to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ii. Luther, a
daughter.
Thomas p. Green left Monday for Eng
land on n visit. He will return IN tue
spring.
George A. Wells has gone to England
on one of his periodical visits. Ho OK
poets to be absent several months.
Senator Cooper of Gallatin county spent
Sunday in the city as a guest of his
brother, Ransom Cooper.
Ira NJ. Alling, of Sidney, Dawson county,
was in the city the fore part of the week.
1t was his first visit to the Cataract city,
and he was so pleased with Great Falls
he promised TO repeat the trip in tho near
future.
Chestnut Valley lodge No. -, ]. O. O. +.
of Cascade will give ball Friday even
ing, Feb 8. The following committees will
sec that the affair is a grand success: In
vitations-J. Kaufman, {. Ii. Austin, II,
+. Mortag. Reception-B. L. Perkins, L.
L. James, James Travis, G.. ii. Mullery,
f. Burbank. Arrangements-G. w.
Houghton, II. w. Weigand, II. Miller,
A number of Odd Fellows from the city
will attend.
Douglas Martin, one of the committed
clerks of the legislature, spent Sunday
here with his family.
Ira Myers returned Monday from Kalis
pei.
Captain Howe of company 4 and Fred
| Thode have gone TO Barker to survey
some mining claims.
| T. E. Collins has returned from Benton
where he spent several day looking after
/ business interests.
Miss Ella Arkcll. a niece of George
\ Woods. the manager Of the Hotter Lum
/ Der campany's branch here, left Monday
/ for home at Aylmer, Province Of Ontario
/ She goes 10 make preparations for hei
/ forthcoming marriage to a we'll kuowa
citizen of that city. The happy event viii
/ take place IN about two weeks.
W. w. Kennedy Of Missouia is visiting
| his brother, w. J. Kennedy.
! c. w. Pomeroy and Rev. Mr.. Van Ors
/ dell went TO Helena Tuesday.
J. Switzer Of Helena spent several days
/ Of the week in this city.
f. II. Campbell. the PhiiipsburS drug
/ cist, was IN town FOR few day.
! Colonel Malone. the wcIi-known railroad
| solicitor, came over from Miles Ciu
/ wednesday.
j.. L. Barker returned Tuesday from
/ Mcagher county, where 10 has been look
ing after mining interests.
/ N. Phillips and Pau. Eg.oE rcturle.
| "Wednesday from pleasau, sojourn al
| tho Boulder hot springs.
}. a. Coram Of the Boston & Mon,au.
| company arrived in the city wednesday
from Lowell, Mass, and left the next dal
| for Butte.