The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-23

Tho most delightful social event of
IN season was the dancing party given
blythe members of the Lowland club on
Thursday evening in the large dining
room of the Montana. At o'clock the
guests commenced to arrive and were
received by the committee in the ordin-
airy, adjoining the dancing hall, which,
to the great surprise of the majority
was most artistically decorated for the
occasion by some of the hotel ladies as
an act of courtesy and also a means of
showing their appreciation of the eff
forts of the gentlemen who have done
SO much towards making the club par
ties a success the past season. With
innumerable rugs, oriental draperies,
palms, Towering plants, as we'll as sofa
pillows, which made such charming,
cosy corners, divans, floor cushions and
lamps, with the dim lights from the
chandelier, reflected through dainty
pink shades, a more perfect picture
cannot be imagined and the pleasure
derived from such delightful lounging
room during intefniSSionS contributed
much to the success and enjoyment of
the party The gowns We're extremely
handsome, many being first appear
ances,' and with the excellent floor,
uneNcelled music and good fellow
ship" feeling that existed the 50 cou-
pies pronounced it one of the most de-
hghtful parties in every particular that
they have enjoyed in years This
closed the season for the club dances.
but each and every one hopes for a
reorganization early in the fall. the in
term promising several informal
dances, which are already being talked
OF and which will materialize in the
near future. To the committee is due
great credit for the success of the
Lowland club the past season, and the
parties Will be remembered by all the
guests for many long day to come.
Judge Burke of Helena was in the
city during the past week.
Judge and Mrs. William H. Dewitt
and son, Rumley, and sister, Miss
Rumley, who have spent the past two
years as residents of Anaconda. left
on Friday morning for Butte, which
place will be their home in the future.
They will be greatly missed by their
many friends in this city, who hope to
see them in the city often. They will
be at home to their friends in Butte
after this week.
Mrs. Charles A. Tuttle entertained in
most delightful manner the Evening
Neighborhood club at their home on
upper Hickory street Friday evening,
On Tuesday evening Mrs. George w.
Reynolds entertained the hotel ladies
most informally at her rooms at the
Montana in honor of Mrs. William Fl
Dewitt and Miss Rumley. it being a
farewell gathering before their depart
ure for their new home in Butte The
evening was devoted to euchre Mrs.
James r. Spelman won the first prize,
Miss King the second, Mrs Elias A.
Smith the third and the consolation
prize was won by Mrs. J. M. Sigh. De
1icious refreshments were served dur
ing the evening.
Karl S. Harbaugh of Portland. Ore,
was in the city the latter part of the
week on business.
Miss Hanson of Butte came over on
Thursday and attended the Lowland
club party at the Montana that even
Ing.
Rev. F. B. Cleland returned the first
part of the week from Philipsburg
where he went to attend meeting of
the state presbytery, which met on
Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. John FITZPATRICK left
the first part of the week for their
home in Washington gulch after sew
eral days visit with friends in this city.
Mrs. J. A. Chaplin. wife of Rev. j. A.
Chaplin of Beaver Crossing, Neb was
IN Anaconda early in the week, having