The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-13
In Billings.

Billings. March 10.-The social session
of the Elks on Wednesday night was in
all respects a splendid affair. Each
Elk was entitled to invite one or more
friends and the hall was well filled with
guests The banquet was prepared by
the ladies of the Eastern Star order,
and was one of the most recherche
spreads ever given in this city. Very
great credit is given the ladies by all
who participated in this elegant affair.
Cass Prudhomme of1iciated as toast
master, and showed himself at home in
that position. H. f. Clement acted as
arrayed in the gorgeous costumes of
their offices. Music was furnished
throughout the evening by Warmers
orchestra. The first toast was the
Eleven O'clock" toast to absent
Friends" Then an address of welcome
in his usual eloquent manner by f. II.
Foster. Rev. G. G. Stull. in a harmo-
NOUS speech, presented Exalted Ruler
Babcock with a pair of royal antlers,
fhereupon Brother Andy Bennighoff
sang a solo, entreating the E. r. to
wear it. A duet, mandolin and guitar
was rendered by Messrs. Hunt and
Joslyn, followed by recitation by Miss
Cora Grantier. A. G. Logan rendered
Bill Nye's version of the Prodigal Son,
accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Lo-
gan. Miss Sara Evans recited a selec-
ton from Bulwer Lytton. Andrew Ben
nighoff and Lee Mains each favored
the company with a vocal solo. The re-
naming toasts were: THE Ladies'" to
which S. Ct. Reynolds responded in a
feryid eulogium on the fair sex; THE
Elks," to whom Cass Prudhomme paid
a lofty tribute and our Guests in
whose honor Fred IL. Foster hit the
stars in flight of oratory. The efforts
of those selected to entertain met with
the appreciation OF the company, judg-
ing from the hearty plaudits accorded
to them The stern and relentless adj
ministration of justice by the presiding
officer by the infection of fines for vari-
Gus alleged offenses caused much
amusement. Senator Babcock, whose
hat adorned with antlers was too
heavy for comfort and was removed.
was fined for shedding his horns out
of season. Rev. G. c. Stull was fined
for carrying beer checks. and the mer-
riment was increased when the rever-
end gentleman paid his fine in that
popular currency. w. Il. George was
fined for working on Sunday, notwith-
standing the protests of friends, who
We're well aware of that gentleman =
capacity for repose. The genial Elks
fully sustained their reputation as
hosts par excellence and the best peo-
pie on earth.
The crystal wedding of Mr.. and Mrs
William Bierley was celebrated on
Tuesday evening by a large assemblage
of their friends at their hospitable farm
residence. About IS guests were pres
ent and the host and hostess received
their hearty congratulations. A large
array of cut glass presents was
brought. A most sumptuous banquet
was spread and all who were present
report a most enjoyable time. The
large contingent of Billings folks who
attended returned home about 2 a. m
A number of his friends gave sur
prise party to w. H. Morse on Monday
night at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
5. F. Morse on the occasion of his
birthday. The evening was spent with
cards and social converse, and a very
jolly time was enjoyed. Elegant re-
freshments were served and many kind
wishes We're bestowed upon the guest
of honor Those present We're: Misses
Colvin, Evans, Reynolds. Mead, Hay
den. Pitcher, Lamb. Fraser Edith
Walk and Alice Walk. and Messrs Lie
berg, Calhoun. Lee Mains, Farrell, j.
Reece. Rifenrath Leon Shearer and
Henry.
Mrs. Fannie X. McFarlin. the vener-
able mother of Mrs. c. S. and H. r
McFarlin, was called upon by a number
of her neighbors last Monday on the
occasion of her I'D birthday A nice
lot of presents were given. expressive
of the esteem in which this kind and
gentle old lady is held, and many kind
wishes for many happy returns Of the