The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-27
society circles


noon teas without object or aim but mere
existence. In no city cen there be found
gayer companies or bellies more richly
dressed than in this Rocky Mountain
valley. For charming women from Ana
conda are at home in the salons of Paris
and the drawing rooms of New York but
the bellies of cultured Boston also receive
them with the open arms of sympathetic
and kindred spirits. In the midst of the
gaiety and mrth there is wisdom and
knowledge of the best things of earth
that makes the women of this city the
peer OF any vino beautify and make this
world habltable. On Monday afternoon
last % Anaconda ladies met in the parlor
of the Montana aud organized a reading
club. No name has yet been selected for
the society. 1t may be the Monday club
or the R1mola club, Sorosis or something
else, but the objects and aims will remain
the same. The first books are to be read
aloud by members of the club, taking
turns at reading at their regular meet
ings, while the other members
busy themselves at fancy work
or in the making of articles
useful in the household. The history of
George Eiiot's fair heroine, Romola, will
be the first book read, and will be begun
next Monday afternoon. Tho officers OF
tho society are: Mrs. Shields, president;
Mrs. l.. G.. Smith. vice president; Mrs.
Maxwell, secretary and treasurer. The
reading committee consists of Mrs. w.
NJ. Thornton, Mrs. +. L. Sergeant, Mrs.
Durston, Mrs. c. A. futile, Mrs. f. L.
Kern and Mrs. G.. b. Winston.
The Art club has been studying the art
and artists of the Renaissance period in
history under the guidance of Mrs. Hab-
ery at the Commercial hotel this week.
There are several pleasures in prospect
for the coming week. An afternoon tea
in honor of a visiting young lady, and
party, probably Tuesday evening, given
by one Of the popular bellies to her many
friends. 4 sleigh ride that has oft been
postponed because of mo snow in the
valley" and other causes is now due, and
the young ladies expect it without fail for
an early date.
The chief society event of the week was
the Y. NJ. /. ball at the Montana on FRI
day evening. The bellies and beaux were
in attendance, with but few exceptions,
and there were also n number of bene-
diets and their wives seen in the gather
ing The music by the Anaconda orches-
ira gave general satisfaction and will no
doubt improve with experience and prac-
pany of friends from Butte consisting of
Misses Robinson. Nagel, Mason and Ryan
and Messrs. NJ. f. Gilligan, c. +. Kelly, j.
Z. Moran, I. f. Kelly, j. +. Hogan and j.
p. Collins. The visitors returned home
Saturday morning and expressed them
selves as having had 4 very pleasant
time.
The carnival at the rink last evening
was a novelty and was great success.
There were about 80 en- masque on the
ice during the evening.
Mrs. W. NJ. Schultz has taken quarters
at the Montana for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Legs and j. ID. Legs of
Butte are guests at the Montana over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Cohen, sr., celebrated
the Goth anniversary of their wedding at
their home in this city on Friday. Only
the immediate family we're present, and
the occasion was quietly but pleasantly
remembered. Many friends extended to
Mr.. and Mrs. Cohen their sincere con-
gratulations upon the happy years that
have been passed and wish them many
more.
Miss Clara Peters was given a surprise
party by about 20 of her young friends on
Friday evening.
The young folks who were so hand
somely entertained last week by Mrs.
Frank Strickfaden. by unconscious cere-
bration unanimously selected Tuesday
evening as the time for making their
party call. All arrived about the same
time and the result was that they enj Dyed
another party informally. Music, cards
and dancing were the entertainments of
the evening.
The Whist club met this week at the
home of Mrs. W. NJ. Thornton. The club
now has nearly 20 members and is one of
the most pleasant social organizations IN
the city.
Miss Mary Doran of Butte is visiting at
the home of Mrs. A. W. Burnett on Cherry
street.
Mrs. Shields entertained informally at
her magnificent home last Monday even
ing few frien Is in honor of Miss Hen
derson of salt Lake. Those present were
Miss Dorothy Surprenant and Messrs. G..
p. Roman, William Murphy and r. de b.
Smith.
Miss Emma Rueger of Butte is visiting
al The home of Miss Dorothy Suprenaut
in Anaconda this week.
Miss Teitjen entertained the We Six
club al her home for their regular meet
ing on Friday.
Mrs. Henry Suprenaut of Great Falls is
expected soon TO visit relatives in this
city.
Mrs. Frank Kennedy Is quite sick at her
home in this city.
DR.. Spelman is on his way home though
the time of his arrival is uncertain.
". J. Foley and family started on
Wednesday for Grass Valley. Cal. to
spend the winter,
\ social session Of tie !. n. l. and the
y. NJ. L. was enjoyed a, the hall Of these
societies on Monday evening.
J. {. keppler. who has been very i'll with
IA grippe, is now recovering his health and
expects 10 be out again soon.
DR.. LanEdon and wife are nov IN Los
Angeles, Cal, and Will visit other friends