The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-29
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bonds of matrimony at Atchison, Kan,
and it was to celebrate their tin wed
ding that the social function OF iass
/ week was given. After the guests had
all arrived and expressed the hope that
I many more anniversaries of the host
and hostess might be celebrated. very
entertaining programme was rendered.
Last. winter a number OF ladies' and gen
tlelnen gave an "Old Folks Concert"
ti1esmembers of the company wearing
the gowns, bonnets. high stocks and
chimney hats in vogue at the beginning
Of the nineteenth century, and on Fri
day evening they repeated the perform
ance in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce.
The selections were as follows: Aud
Lang Syne," the chorus; 1.-THE Orphans
Prayer" Misses Minnie Stevenson and
Francis Maynard; trio, Carrier Dove
Mrs. Rich. Messrs. Taylor and Davis
Wilson: Jamie of Dundee with en-
core. Mrs. Lester S. Wilson; reading,
Bush" Rev. Maclean:" Greek song,
with violin accompaniment in &c" fla,
Mrs. V. A. Cockrill and Rev. Davis Will
son; trio, THE Old Oaken Bucket"
Mesdames Rich. Waters and Taylor: an
old-fashioned song, Mrs. F. L. Benepe;
Song, Far, Away" Mrs. L. S. Wilson
Just before the close of the programme
Rev. Davis Wilson. the poet read
very appropriate and amusing little ode
entitled Colonel Tom and Mrs. Su-
sie." which was received with applause.
The chairs were then rearranged and
refreshments of dainty and delicious
.tchapacter served to the .assemblage
from pretty little booths decorated in
lavender. green and white. which had
been erected in convenient spots in the
hall. Judge and Mrs. Luce, General
and Mrs. Wilson, Rev. and Mrs. Mae
lean and Rev. and Mrs. Davis Wilson
assisted in the reception of the guests,
while the reception tables We're presided
over by number of ladies' The large
band stand a the west end of the hall
was literally loaded down with tinware
of every kind and description. The
party broke up little before midnight,
everyone being very much pleased with
the event.
The Ladies' Social Domestic and Lit
erary society met at the home OF MRS.
James on Church street Wednesday at
ternoon of this week. The vice presi-
dent Mrs. Newman, presided in the abb
sence of the president. The papers read
were of a most interesting character.
Mrs. D. !. Brennimans, on the History
and Geography of Canada" was espe-
cially we'll prepared, and gave the mem
bers of the society clearer insight in
to the habits of our neighbors in the
queens domain. as well as giving all
a better idea of the boundaries and
magnitude of that country. The paper
on europe ana FeOple Oh EUROPE ny
Mrs Hill deserved Its hearty applause
and was very instructive of its subject.
Questions from the question box were
then answered and discussed. current
events talked over. and then luncheon
was served. each member having
brought some delicacy along with her.
After enjoying the good things and
social time. the society adjourned to
meet in two weeks time at the home
of Mrs. Brenniman on Bozeman street
There are quite a number of clubs
and societies in BoZeman. each of which
5 is with the "Coffee Circle" This
Elades' club has two peculiarities,
,Sforgsit is imperative for each MEM
: Der to bring her knitting or fancy
work. and if she utter word of
and the same punishment is melted out
to the idle one. The language spoken is
German and nearly all the members. are
of this nationality or descendants of
"a German family. This week, on We'd
snesday,s the Coffee Circle met at the
shome of Mrs. Altman and the usual en-
/. joyable afternoon was spent by the fol-
lowing ladies: Mesdames Lehrkind,
&Gottschalck, Carow, Lentz, Haufbaugh-
Ter, Barker; Misses Barker, Ellen Gott-
eschalck, Altman. Coffee and other re-
& freshments were served during the al
.ternoon.
On Tuesday evening about 20 friends
A. b. Carow for the purpose of welcon,-
ling home Lieutenant Wessitch of the
First Montana. Most of the evening was
spent in listening to interesting stories
of the Philippine war and It's incidents,
land descriptions of the country by the
guest of the evening, Lieutenant Yves
stitch The narrator was listened to with
strict attention, and his graphic stories
delighted all. Refreshments of a dainty
character were served during the even
ing.
season was given at the pleasant home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Davidson on
Grand avenue on Wednesday evening
of this week. This club is known as the
"Neighborhood Whist Club and the
members spend some very pleasant
hours together At this meeting whist
was played for some time after which
+ dainty refreshments were served
Among the members of the club are
Mr. and Mrs. w. w. White Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Ray, Mr.. and Mrs. Burr
Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, Mrs
e C. s. Hartman and c. w. Draper.
The Chromatic society met for the
first time this season at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. John Luce on Black
{ street The evening was devoted to the
study of the works of Schubert and was
very profitable to those who were pres
ent. Professor Currier was elected di-
rotor for the season. This club, which
was organized last winter, is composed
of the lovers of music and its interest
ing study. Its officers'~'"are' John A.
luce, president; Professor Currier, vice
president: Miss Ola Ruffner, secretary
and treasurer. Once a month an even
ing is devoted to the study of some well
known composer, and another evening
to musical"
The Epworth League of the NJ E.
church gave one of its weekly socials
at the home of Mrs Cook on Grand ave-
nue. last Friday evening. A very inter-
esting programme was rendered and the
league members and frinds present
numbered close to 100
The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap-
fist church met at the home of Mrs
John Mcleod on Lamme street Thurs
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