The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-03

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in the Maxey hall on Friday evening
last at the earnest solicitation of several
of the old members who have, as yet,
escaped the ravages of matrimony.
About 60 couples responded to the re-
quest and one of the old-time dances
was INDUCED in. The pleasant event
was SO much enjoyed by all that dane
ing was kept up until the wee sma'
hours and even then all were 10th
to depart. Quite unique, yet delic-
ious, luncheon, savoring partly Of
French cooking and partly of American,
was served about II o'clock, while de-
licious punch was always TO be had by
those who became heated while trip
ping the light fantastic. 1t is rumoreh
that this dance was SO successful chat
club is likely to be formed in The
near future, which will bear the name,
undoubtedly, of the Maverick Dancing
club.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Braten entertain
ed the B. o. H. B. Whist club in the
Bozeman hotel on Monday evening. The
many games OF the evening were con-
tested by the various players with more
than ordinary vigor, which proba bly,
accounted for the meeting being one of
thu most successful of the season. When
| the progressions were counted three la
dies were found to have the same score,
| namely, Mesdames Holl oway, Mackin-
tosh and Wilton. The, difficulty was
settled by cutting the cards, the high
est number being declared the win
ner The final determination was wit
messed with great interest by all, the
highest card being gained by Mrs.
Macintosh, who was awarded the
prize, very pretty lace handkerchief.
DR.. Holmes had the greatest number
Of points on the gentlemen's side and
was therefore given very beautiful
neclltie as reward for his labor. Re-
freshments were then served, being IN
the nature Of a Dutch lunch, of excel
lency hard to be surpassed, according
to the many expressions of delight and
approval on the part of the club men,
bers and their guests. The guests of
the club were DR.. and Mrs. Holmes and
Mr.. and Mrs. Stowe.
The Rectangular club met at the
home of Professor and Mrs. Brewer on
Central avenue in social session last
Thursday evening. Among other in
teresting events of the evening Profess
sor Brewer read philosophical paper
on THE Novel of the Day." Miss Grace
| Stanton reviewed one of the most pop
| ular novels of the day, David Harum,'
| and the remainder of the evening was
| devoted to playing games Of various
kinds and descriptions, ending with re-
| freshments of a light character being
served. There was quite a large at
| tendance Of members and the session
was voted one of the best of its kind
| given by the club since its formation.
| One Of the most interesting sessions
| of the Society of National Science was
held in the parlors Of the Bozeman no.
| tel on Thursday evening last. The rs-
| per of the evening was read by
Peter Koch. the subject being "TEe
| Neurological History of the Discover
| les on the Missouri and Yellow J. lie
| Prior to Lewis and Clarke" 1t is prob
able but few subjects have b"'m 10 H.
teresting to the society rs the excel
lent paper by Mr.. Koch, and the subse-
quent discussions by Drs. Reid and
and scenes on the Missouri I.ver in 1882
were also objects of great interest to
the members and their gJes:s.
On Friday evening Professor E:ark-
enship Of the college delivered rly
able lecture on one of the mos. pert:.
nent questions of the day, '"Tha Trans
vaal Embroglio." The lee az threw
great deal of light urur the cause
and proba ole effects of the war against
the Beers oy the BRITISH which were
greatly appreciated and enjoyed rs The
audience.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Story Of Park
City have been visiting relatives IN the
city this week
Mrs. Curl of Helena has been spend
ing few days with Mrs. Rose Hogan
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robot Jc,;es If Fiat-
head spent several days in RoHtman
this week visiting relatives and frieLos.
Miss Matte McCreary Of Highlands,
Kan. returns to her home today, AFTER
spending the summer with friends and
relatives in the city and valley.
Mrs Pinkney of Meadow t'.'aek was
in the city several days this week. IN
attendance at the wedding Of her son,
Clyde Pinkney.
Mrs. F. G. Marshall left for Anacon-
da on Wednesday to spend Thankasiv-
ing with Mr.. and Mrs B. F. Maiden.
John Asbury of Big Timber was In
the city last week.