The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-17

GUS speech in reply to h toast of Our
| Menagerfe.' in which he told Of the
various additions to that adjunct of the
fire hall, from Benefits monkey to the
goat. the latest acquisition. Chief
Bond rave an interesting resume of
the record of the Mavericks. after
which Alderman Williams spoke on be-
half OF The City ouncil In reply
to The Kickers' Bench" County At
torney Johnston gave a humorous ac-
count of that peculiarly maverick insti-
tuition. Judge Milburn made a touch
ing speech on Our Guests and old
Friends" Speeches were also made by
Police Judge Mann job Hughes. w.
Il. George, DIR. Townsend. II. NJ. Al
len and III. Il. McFarlin. who in con-
Guiding. proposed the health of George
NJ. HAYS. the chief OF toastmas:ers."
The speeches were all of n very high
order of wit and ~eloquence. After h
may be called the formal part of the
evening the tables were cleared and a
few pleasant hours were spent I'm social
chat and song. The ninth annual was,
as were all it's predecessors, a great
social event.
The Young Peoples Whist club,
which had suspended its meetings dur
ing Lent, resumed operations ON Mon
day evening. when the members of the
club and a few invited guests were en-
tertained by Miss Edith Colvin. assist
ed by Miss Ottilie Mead, in the Daniel
Boon cabin of Hon. Pat Mccormick.
After a series of games had been
played II was found that Miss Rixon
and Will Morse had carried of the
honors. and a beautiful li.tie pair of
silver embroidery scissors was award
ed to the lady and to Mr.. Morse a sill
yer match safe. Then the tables were
drawn costly together N refresh
ments, consisting of baked beans, cold
4 Cl,AaI hn.. .,obtteg ValIa nfnElnS
and coffee. were served. These received
full justice Inc were thoroughly en-
joyed. After pper the tables were
pushed aside and all the guests gath
cred about the big fireplace and thrill
ing tales were told and choruses were
sung. Lee Mains sang some of his best
songs i'm his own inimitable style. ac-
companied on the guitar by Harry Mes
sick. The occasion was n particular
ly delightful and informal one. and
was all the more enjoyable after the
long Lenten rest. In addition to the
members of the club. the following in
vited guests We're present: Misses
Pitcher. Minnie Panton and Anna Rix-
on. and Oats OF Lewistown; Messrs.
Wicher. Hathhorn and Harry Messick.
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on Friday afternoon Mrs. Daniel
Boyle charmingly entertained a num-
her OF her lady friends at her home IN
INV ,at NV >af hil' p'k
ted plants decorated the p~arlors. Fan.
cy work and conversation occupied The
attention of the guests until 5 O'clock.
when dainty refreshments were served.
The hostess was assisted In entertain
ing by her daughter. Miss Maude. TIE
guests We're: Mesdames Anderson.
Bair. Burton. Chapple. Child. Chrysler.
Fields, Goss, Holmes, Humphrey, Lam
port. Leavens. Moss. Morse, O'Donnell.
Rowley. Schad. Tompkins. Toole n
Woodson.
Easter Sunday in Billings was an
ideal day so far as the weather was
concerned. In other parts of the state
IL rained, but here the rain did not
come until in the night. and all the
ladies had ample opportunity to show
their Easter finery at church. and
from the crowded congregations i'm all
the churches, and the brilliant display
of millinery. II was evident that they
all had availed themselves of the privi-
lege. Every church In the city had
more than usually ornate services and
musical programmes. and magnificent
floral decorations lent their aid in hon
oring the great church festival.
The members OF Yellowstone lodge,
A. O. u. w, very pleasantly entertained
a number OF their friends on Wednes-
day evening. Dancing and card-play-
ing were INDUCED In. and refreshments
were served. Those who were so fortu-
nate as to be present report a very
pleasant evening.
The aides of st. Luke's guild gave
a very successful Easter high tea in
the Garvin building on Tuesday even
ing. at which a large numbe of citi-
zens partook of the dainty supper pro-
vided for their dedication.
A hot dinner was served by the Ia
dies of the Congregational church In
the Garvin building on Wednesday
evening. and n handsome sum was real
ICED for church purposes. The ladies
received many comments on their rec
ord as caterers.
DIR. L.. III. Armstrong of jamestown,
n. d., is i'm the city, and may decide to
locate here for the practice OF his pro-
fession.
County Superintendent Burla paid an
official visit to the junction school last
Thursday. and makes a very compli-
mentary report on the condition OF the
school.
The quarterly examination Of teach
ers will be held next Friday at the
court house.
John A. Creighton of Omaha passed
through on Sunday evening on his way
tn Butte. Mr.. Creighton was n of
the pioneers OF Alder Gulch, where he
laid the foundation of his large for
tune, and returned to Omaha. He was
a partner of the late Pat Largey. and
his visit TO this state is in connection
with the trial Of the slayer of the Butte
banker. He was greatly delighted 10
fall in with his old-time friend. Paul
Mccormick. with whom he discussed
old times in the territory.
Deputy State Treasurer George NJ
Hays was down from Helena for a few
days this week. the guest of c. +. u
ton. His friends here are numerous,
and II kept Mr.. Hays pretty busy shak-
ing hands and replying to the many
hearty greetings of those he met.
Hon. George Il. Milburn, late judge
of this district, came up from Miles
City Saturday evening to participate In
the banquet of the Maverick Hose
company. N visit with his friend,
Judge Goss. Judge Milburn is always
a welcome visitor to Billings.
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