The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-30
IN LIVINGSTON.
Progressive Whist Party Given by the
United Modcrns

A Progressive Whist Party Given by the
United Modcrns.
Special Correspondence of the Standard.
Livingston, Mont, July 2S.-At Ma
sonic hall Friday evening the United
Moderns held progressive whist party
which was one of the most elaborate
and best enjoyed social gatherings ever
held in the city. After the opening Of
the lodge, which took place at an early
hour, several candidates were initiated
and then the doors We're thrown open
and the evening given over to social
pleasures and the fascinating game of
progressive whist The ladies' prize
was awarded to Mrs, Bean and MIR.
Ebert secured the gentlemen's trophy.
At the conclusion of the games refresh
ments of ice cream and cake were
served to the large gathering by the
members of the order and the floor was
cleared and dancing was INDUCED in
for the remainder of the evening. The
gathering was marked by pronounced
air of hopitality and good cheer and the
success of this, the United Moderns'
first venture at entertaining, argues
well for the social future of this popu-
lar order.
The constitution and bylaws of the
Fraternal Weekly Indemnity depart
ment of Custer Lodge No. 1911. Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen, have
just been issued by the members of the
order here, who have organized and in
stituted a fund for the sick and dis
abled. The organization of a fraternal
weekly indemnity in connection with
the lodge at this place may be said 10
supply long-fef want among the men
employed in the motive power depart
ment of this division. Ten dollars per
week is the amount allowed members
in good standing who are injured or
sick, and in addition to this SIS is ap-
propriated by the lodge in case Of
death. This latter sum is intended 10
be devoted to funeral expenses. This
department of the order will have new
failures added as it grows in strength
and increases in popularity.
A committee of the employees of this
division of the Northern Pacific went to
Helena Sunday to sec about the picnic
grounds for the employees picnic which
will be held in, Helena on the Goth of
August. The result of the trip was
very satisfactory. They get the park
and pavilion free from the Central park
authorities, half rates at the Broad
water hoteb free transportation to The
Broadwater and half fare on all street
car lines. These arrangements and the
privileges so generously accorded will
make day spent at the picnic of the
Nothern Pacific employees of this divis-
ion a time long to be remembered. The
organization effected for the purpose
of attending to the affairs of the an
nual celebration included the election
of Thomas Cutler as president, Joseph
Long, vice president; M. NJ. Requa
secretary, and John Coleman treasurer.
A special train will he run from this
city and a splendid time is assured to
all who attend.
The Woodmen of the World held a
social session at their lodge rooms
Wednesday evening in which over half
hundred members participated and
thoroughly enjoyed the good things al
ways provided at a gathering of this
popular order. After the usual ses-
sion of the lodge, tables were laid and
refreshments served. generous meas
ures of ice cream and cake. followed by
fragrant cigars contributing to the en-
joyment of the occasion. Plans are be-
ing made to unveil the monument I f
Rev. Hail. a deceased member of the
order buried in the cemetery of the
Upper Yellowstone valley, at an early
date. Appropriate exercises will be OBJ
served on this occasion and the mem
bers of the lodge in a body will attend.
A marriage license was issued to
Stephen l.. Adams and Ida Miller this
week. The groom comes from Jackson,
Wyo, and the bride Is one of ChiCo's
charming young ladies. The nuptial
knot was tied by Rev. Bell of Helena,
who is SOJOurnlng at CnlcO springs.
The couple were married Thursday af-
ternoon, the marriage being celebrated
in a tent decorated for that purpose.
The wedding was witnessed by large
number of people who are camping
near Chico and enjoying the waters
and salubrous climate of that famous
health resort.
A reception at the parsonage of Hol-
| brook Congrega tional church Wednes-
day evening was attended by host of
friends of Rev. and Mrs. V. F. Clark,
and the evening passed pleasantly IN
| the cosy parlOrs of their hospitable
| home. An impromptu programme was
| rendered. Mrs. Coyan and Miss Her
zig gave additional evidence of splen-
did vocal talent by the rendition Of eX-
cellent solos Jennie Elliott played a
piano solo, Harry Elliott played diff
| ficult selection on the violin, Miss
Frieda Levy recited and Miss Jennie
| Smith and Miss Lizzie Short delivered
recitations which We're well appreciated.
The guests then adjourned to the
church, where refreshments were served
and a time spent in social converse.
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