Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-08-01

diant with Jewels, and distinguished
men admitted To the beautiful nome OF
the Pomeroys. A season had never
opened more auspiciously than this one
and Mrs. Pomeroy might well congra.-
ulate herself on having such an as
semblage of brilliant men and women
In her home.
The opening numbers OF the pro
gramme. rendered with pleasing ehect,
We're received with the usual demon
STATIONS, hut as Marie appeared an
expectant hush fell ON the gay guests
and all eyes were fascinated by the
beauty OF the singer.
What a brilliant success was hers'
Mrs. Pomeroy heard naught bpt prais-
es for the beautiful singer, and. as sne
had predicted. Marie was destined 70
be the belle of the season.
1t was a gay life our young friend
led that winter. She was larry pc
sieged with invitations and dainty ms
siyes of congratulation and homage,
Though she received many natterihs
offers OF marriage, 10 none did she give
encouragement, aud Mrs Pomeroy DC
gan 10 fear that her fair klnswoman
was too fastidlous.
Not until Harold Grafton appeared
did Marie feel she lad met her deal
He, TOO, had passed through much sor'
row and II may be this bond OF sym
/ thy drew them together.
HIS was noble character ana ne
won respect and admiration from an
/ Possessed of wide knowledge and
liberal education, he could appreciate
the beauties OF mind and heart which
are the qualities OF the perfect woman
and il was not long ere he discovered
| that Marie was TO him the one woman
above all others.
You are not surprised. then, 10 learn
that before the close OF the season the
engagement OF Miss Bancroft and Mr.
/ Grafton was announced.
Mrs. Pomeroy was perfectly satisfied
that after all Marie had made the hap
piest choice Not only was her tianee
a perfect gentleman. but also the pos
SCISSOR of no mean fortune What
could hinder perfect love and happi'
ness?
or course MIR. Grafton pleaded for
an early marriage, but Marie wished
/ TO consnmmate plan which had
| grown very dear 10 her before that
event, and II was finally decided that
the wedding should occur the follow
ing November
| Though social engagements nlied
most OF the time, still Marie had found
| opportunity TO ascertain the number Of
| young women stenographers in New
York and invited few whom she had
met during the winter 10 meet her one
Saturday In February.
After telling them something OF her
life, which we already know, and as.
surfing them she could sympathize with
| any one who were depressed and dis.
couraged, Marie preached the subject
OF the formation Of club for self-im-
provement and found them ready 10
/ cooperate and work for the aeeomp-
lishment Of that purpose.
The result was club was that day
organized with Marie as president
The dues were not burdensome. 80
none were declared OF the privileges
OF the club for lack Of money
/ From the first Marie had planned 10
build a cub house. having pariors. re-
eeption rooms, library. music room and
also sleeping apartments for the ae.
eommodation OF about twenty 1--we. so
that club members might tind home
there if desired. AZ Marie knew Of a
widow lady OF wide culture aud refine.
ment who could be induced to take
charge Of IL, she felt all who wished
could find deIixhifui home there.
Not until the club had been actively
at work at least a month did Marie
mention the building Of club house
for the members, but the enthusiasm
and delight with which the news was
received assured her that her purpose
was a wise one.
Plans were soon received for q build
ing of the nature described. and Har.
old Grafton who was thoroughly In
sympathy with the lady's project, took
charge Of that part OF the undertaking.
leaving Marie free 10 plan for the IN.
ture growth and advancement OF the
club
But my story In already too long and
will leave the reader 10 imagine how
much happiness was brought into the
lives of those who were enabled 10
listen TO the lectures ON music art. III.
erature, science and 1--we subjects Of
the day delivered by the best lecturers
OF the times. MusicaIes and receptions
were not the least of the attractions
found In this club house and thus the
members enjoyed the social side of
life as well as the intellectual.
by October the honse was finished
and furnished ready for occupancy and
| Marie had the pleasure OF singing nj
the first musicale given In the club
| panors.
| This has been one OF the happiegt
evenings OF my llfe." said Marie on
her way home. And the future success
OF this undertaking WAS a source of un.
ceasing happiness TO her.
/ After their marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Grafton spent the winter south. where
we VIII leave them. happy In the love
that only kindred spirits can enjoy.
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