The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-02
In Bozeman.

Bozeman. Jan. 1.-Everyone seemed to
be taking advantage of the good sleigh
ing and enjoying straw rides until the
chinook wind came and took most of the
snow off. But on Wednesday night the
roads froze again and with little snow
which fell during the night. the roads
We're in excellent condition once more.
A few friends gathered at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. John Luce on Saturday
evening and spent d very enjoyable time
with singing, music and cards, and as is
usually the case with impromptu gather
ings the party was a great success.
Miss Alice Lewis entertained her class
of pupils belonging to the public schools
i'll Wednesday afternoon. The young peo-
pie passed the afternoon in the rectory
rooms playing games of the juvenile or
der. A straw ride had been planned, but
owing to the thaw and lack of snow it
had to be postponed. During the after
noon the young folks were treated to re-
freshments of "a light character, and all
report having spent delightful time.
The firemen gave their annual ball on
Christmas eve in the Armory hall. The
necessary arrangements were made by
the committee Horace Cleaveland, w. q.
Alexander and James keown. whose et-
forts were crowned with success. AL
though the hall was not decorated this
year as is the usual custom Of the fire
men, the ball was well attended and
greatly enjoyed by those who were fortu-
nate enough to be present. Ii was one of
the largest dances given the past season.
some 20 couples being present, who paid
homage to Terpsichore until o'clock on
Christmas morning.
The members of the Entire Nous club
were entertained by Miss Alice Martin at
her home on Black street on Thursday
evening. Dancing, games and cards fur
nished the amusements of the hours,
which were pleasantly passed by the
guests. Light refreshments were served
during the evening.
The Daughters of Rebekah. Norma
Lodge No. 9 had a Christmas tree, deco
rated with many candles and hung with
presents for the children of the members
of the lodge and that of the odd Fellows,
on Wednesday evening. very enjoyable
evening was passed by the brothers and
sisters of the two lodges and the presents
for the little ones made them more than
happy
Mr. and Mrs. Weise celebrated the 18th
anniversary of their wedding on Thurs
day evening at their residence on Lamme
street. The many presents and hearty
congratulations of the guests made the
bride and groom of a quarter of a century
feel as if they had been married but
day, A most enjoyable evening was pass
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Weise are celebrated
for their hospitality. Refreshments of
dainty and substantial character were
served to the guests.
The Bozeman band boys are looking
forward anXiously for next Tuesday
night. when they give their long looked
for concert and amateur theatricals.
They have been practicing every day for
the last two or three weeks, and will no
doubt keep up their reputation givers
of good concerts, and in spite of the
"ioshing'' of their friends, the rendition
of 1.-THE Siamese Twins will, no doubt,
be greatly enjoyed by all who attend.
The band gave an open air concert on
Main street on New Years day which
was greatly enjoyed by the citizens and
was lifting send-off for the new year.
y dance was given in the Armory hall
on Wednesday by d. MaXey and w.
Brandenburg in order 10 enliven the
Christmas holidays. About thirty cou-
pies danced to the delightful music OF
the Howard orchestra.
The Sunday school children of the Epis-
copal church were treated to the annual
Christmas tree. from which hung innum-
cradle presents of all kinds amid the gilt
tering, and to the eyes of the younger
generation. fascinating stream of light
from the hundreds of candles. The Christ
mas tree of the ST. James church is al
ways one of the largest in town. and
generally reaches close to the roof of the
church. and the one this year was no
exception.
As is the usual custom, most of the
churches gave quite an elaborate service
on the Sunday after Christmas. The
Presbyterian choir rendered some eXcep-
tionally fine music. which was listened to
by a large and appreciative congregation.
The leading parts were taken by Mrs l..
:. Wilson. who had charge of the pro-
Sramme for the day, Miss Travis, Pro-
fessor Currer. Mr.. Mckee and Miss Van
Tassell. although the whole choir de-
serves great praise for its endeaVors.
The Episcopalian choir also gave some eX-
cellent exhibitions of singing both in the
n1nfniln and evening. did those the
Baptist and Methodist churches.
\ large crowd Went out on Christmas
evening to an entertainment given at the
Nelson schoolhousc. some five miles from
town. There were about seven bobseds,
Well number Of cutters. whose oc-
cupants made the welkin ring with songs
and laughter on the trip.
Sheriff Fransham went over to Helena
on Tuesday morning on business.
-. ID. Linn. post office inspector. was in
the city on Monday and Tuesday looking
after the affairs Of the postotfiee here.
Mr.. Maynard and Bert Maynard came
over from Madison county to spend
Christmas with the rest Of the family,
who are staying in Bezeman for the win
ter
Dr. J. \. Walker Of Winston was in the
Its In, cHr'y uari - the week visiting
friends.
chief Justice Penb9rtun and Mrs. Penn
herton spent Christmas in Bozeman Wis
itiug III Mrs. Nv. : Williams who is
Nrs Pomberton,s sister
Ms J.. Mack and daughter returned
from an extensive Eastern trin last week,
having visited most Of the larger cities.
Miss Thomas Of Virginia City is visiting
her friends the Misses Maxey. for a few
daES.
T. Brook Martin and Mrs. Martin re-
turned from a couple of months. visit 10
Michigan ou Christmas dag.
Charles Anderson formerly business