The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-17
state Of Montana.

man was the scene of one of the most
brilliant social gatherings held at the
Springs during the present season of
gayety. Thursday evening, April 9. was
the date. and Miss Clara Lepley,
most charming young lady. was the
one In whose honor the party was
given. About 40 guests were present to
enjoy the hospitality for which the
host and hostess are noted, and on this
occasion, as in the past. they succeed
ed most admirably in making all have
good time. Whist was the order.
and as the couples entered the spa
cious parlors, each was the recipient of
beautiful bouquet, and those holding
corresponding flowers were partners
for the evening. After the smoke of
battle had cleared away Mrs. S. l.
Winscott was found to be the lucky
lady and received the first prize. a
handsome mantle picture in a white
enameled frame. William McGinness
not only secured the gentleman's prize,
the companion piece. but he received
the congratulations lin whispers) from
the gentleman who strove hard for
the beautiful picture. Miss Freda
Kirchman was the happy recipient of
the lady's consolation prize, a minia-
ture basket of bon bons, while II. ].
Gilman maintained his reputation as
a whist player by receiving a whist
counter as the gentleman's consolation
prize. Refreshments most delicious
were then served. and in these. as all
things which Mrs. Hoffman under
takes. originality was predominant.
One of the most unique courses was
ice cream served in birds nests of
pink spun candy. After partaking
of these dainty viands the guests
were for the first time made
aware of the fact that each and
every one present was expected to
write a floral love story" Words
cannot express the supreme satisfac-
ton which followed this announce
ment. and after several minutes of
weeping, wailing and crashing of
teeth, it was found that Miss Hamp-
ton was entitled to the first prize. an
Easter lily, while ID. Penwell, a popu-
lar young man who evidently knows
more about lumber than he does about
writing poetry, was the over-delighted
recipient of a package of flower seed.
Dancing was engaged in by those
wishing to, and when the hour for de-
parture arrived it was the unanimous
voice which said, most enjoyably in
deed have the happy hours gone by.
The invited guests were: Mesdames
and Messrs. Maddox, r. G.. Wright,
McGinness, Winscott, Burg. N. b.
Smith, Misses Ford, Kirchman, Bar
ker. Gormley, Wright, Hampton, Tip
ton, De Borde, T. Hampton, Curtis.
Waterman, Messrs. Anderson, Spencer,
Manager, Wight, Giltinan, Johnson.
Upton, Gormley, Van Buren,, Kumpe.
Gehrett, Collins, Penwell, Wiltse.
Miss Mabel Spencer who has been
spending the winter with Mr.. and Mrs.
Almon Spencer of this place, left on
Monday for her home in Mapleton, N
ID. Miss Mabel made a host of friends
dur fr1er hnY- -f.a -
trust she will return in the near flu
ture.
George Gum, a mining expert from
Helena, spent several days in this vi
entity the past week examining nu-
merous wealth producers.
News from the Montana railroad re-
ceived recently is quite encouraging.
Rumor has it that all laborers are now
paid cash, and that it is the intention
of the projectors to have the road
completed to Castle by the middle of
June.
l.. e. Buell. and son, Harry, spent
several days in town during the past
week, talking business and exchang-
ing greetings with their many friends
here: Mr.. Buell. represents Franklin
& Co., grocers, Chicago.
Joe Freeman made his weekly visit
to the Springs on Saturday and in con-
with the Standard reporter,
he said the railroad would reach Cas-
tie by June Is. So he was informed
by the promoter, Mr.. Harlow.
County Assessor Jobb arrived on /
Saturday from the eastern portion of |
the county, where he has been inter- |
viewing the taxpayers in an official /
capacity. Mr. Jobb feels much en- |
couraged over the progress he is MAX
Ing, and expects this years assess
ment to be considerably above that of /
1885, and thinks he will be through |
with his work by the midle of June.
The public school closed on the 18th /
after one Of the most profitable terms
held for several years. Professor Van
Buren, and his able assistants, Mrs.
James Craig and Miss Lottie Harris,
have the esteem and friendship of
all.
Mrs. e. G. fairfield and little daugh-
ter, Eva, will leave in a few weeks for
st. Paul, where they will spend the
summer with relatives and friends.
r. ]. Moore and family took their
departure on Friday for the Mussel-
she'll. where they will make their home
n the future.
prophet and general all-round ladies'
nan, spent several days in town last
week. He reports Castle as picking up
Ind expects to hear the toot of the To-
before he reads the Declara-
ion of Independence on the Fourth of
July.
Mrs. Gormley took Sundays coach
'or Townsend. from which place she
soes TO Chicago to meet her daughter
Mss NJ. NJ. Gormley, who has been at
ending college in New York A. G.
sormley accompanied his mother to
Chicago, and will mix business with
pleasure while absent.
Attorney Maddox is in Helena look
ng after legal matters.