The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-21
IN BILLINGS.

Billings, Feb. 16.-The ladies of Bill
ings have now little time left for the
more frivolous exactions of society,"
The major portion of them are i'm
mersed in study. The members of the
recently organized Womans club are
industriously reading up on the various
subjects embraced in the course
mapped out. The literary department
met on Tuesday afternoon al the home
of Mrs. j. r. Goss. about rs being pres
ent.' The ancient history of Egypt is
being studied and much research on the
pyramids sphinx, etc, had evidently
been made by many of the members.
who displayed considerable erudition on
these collateral subjects. The mothers
department at the last meeting was
largely attended at the home of Mrs.
r. E. Hardness. Mrs. j. ]. Mccormick
read paper on 'Shall We Exact ODE
dience From Our Children ?"fand Mrs.
Rowley's paper discussed What Are
Some of the Duties of a Parent Toward
the Child and the Child Toward the
Parent 2" Both papers were thoroughly
discussed and much interest was mani
tested. The domestic economy depart
ment met on Saturday at the home. of
Mrs. Segur, who served light refresh
ments to her visitors. Mrs. FriZelle
elSoh Gil ShLClISHt paper OIl l. lie v euIl-
lation of Our Sleeping Apartments"
which was followed by an interesting
discussion, The musical department
met on Friday with Miss Denham, 1t
was decided to take up course III mu-
steal history Papers on the lives of
Mozart and Beethoven are in course of
preparation. 800 .",
The great social event of the week
was the reception of the Billings club
ir,c
parlors of the club in the Belknap
block were filled by 9 o'clock by a
throng of ladies and members of the
club The elegant costumes of the la
dies and their beaming smiles lent an
air. of charming gayety to the halls de-
voted to discussions of affairs of ma
tional and state Importance. The offices
of Johnston & Johnston and w. B.
George were kindly rendered for the
use of the ladies' and those of DR.. Arm
strong for the gentlemen's wardrobes.
Supper was laid in the office of P. M
Gallaher. and j. B. HEREFORD surren-
dered his to the smokers. The affair
was delightfully."- informal and every
one was at liberty to follow his or her
own inclination as to amusement. Con-
versation flowed freely and with little
interruption. A short musical pro
gramme was given opening with an
overture rendered with much grace and
skill by the Logan orchestra Frank
Damsell sang two songs and his rich
voice was greatly appreciated. Miss
Martha Denham favored the company
with Scottish song, and in response to
hearty encore sang THE Suwanee
River, the audience joining in the
chorus. Miss Denham Possesses a mar
Velously sweet voice of great compass
and purity, and her appearance is
hailed with delight by our music loving
people. Miss Fay Logan played yio-
lin solo with admirable skill and sweet
ness and was rapturously applauded.
Then the piano was removed to the
wide corridor. which made a splendid
ball room. and dancing was INDUCED in
by those so inclined to the joyous strains
of the Logan orchestra. Others ad-
journed to the card tables or gathered
in groups to discuss the various sub
jects in which ladies take most inter
est. An elegant supper, consisting of
sailed nuts, olives. pickles. sandwiches,
several kinds of salads, cakes in nu-
merous varieties. coffee and lemonade,
was served. During the evening lemon
ade and claretcup were served at
pleasure. The affair broke up at 1890
and was in every way very delightful
party. The supper was furnished by
the Ladies' Aid of the Congregational
church. and they received their due
snare or praise for the tempting NiandS
provided. The members of the club feel
very much gratified by the compli-
ments bestowed by the ladies on their
skill as entertainers.
Wednesday evening at the home of
the brides mother, Mrs. Mary Eilers.
q. l.. Ravens was married to Miss
Theresa Fisch of this city. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. w.
d. Clark in the presence of a few init
mate friends Of the family the happy
pair standing under a wedding bell of
hyacinths and smilax. The floral dec
orations were beautiful and profuse
and were in pink and white, consisting
of roses, hyacinths, carnations and
smilax. The bride looked lovely and
was costumed in white French organ
die. decorated with white satin lace,
and carried "~""uet of white roses.
She was attended by Miss Grace
Church. who, was gowned in white
suisse and carried a bouquet of pink
La France roses. Frank Damsell sup
ported the groom. The newly married
pair were the recipients of great ar
ray of handsome presents. Dainty re-