The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-26
In Livingston.

Livingston, Feb. 23.-The annual ball
OF the local lodge of knights of Pyth-
las, which was held in the Hefferlin
opera house Tuesday evening, was one
OF the most successful social functions
ever held in this city. The house had
been tastefully decorated with stream
ers OF red, white and blue and fes-
TONED with flags. Pictures CT the ma
tlons heroes ornamented the walls and
the emblems and notices of the order
lent their aid in making the dainty dec
oratons very pleasing sight. The
grand march commenced shortly after
O'Clock, and moving to the strains of
Brooks orchestra and led by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. F. Leopold, the intricate evo-
lutions of the initial number was grace
fully performed by about 100 couples,
many coming from out of town to at
tend. The lodge was well pleased with
the success of the event, the financial
as well as social features being all that
could be desired.
The Ladies of the Maccabees. accom-
panied by number of Sir Knights,
prepared a delightful surprise upon
their ex-lady commander. Mrs. D.
Short, at her home last Friday even
ing. The guests of the party met at
the home of Mrs. George Colpitts and
and proceeded to the Short residence,
when the worthy hostess was given but
little time to gain her composure be-
fore Mrs. A. F. Leopold called the
guests to order and on behalf of her
fellow members of the lodge of Lady
Maccabees, presented Mrs. Short with
handsome silver bread tray. At the
conclusion Of the presentation the
merry crowd proceeded to devote the
balance of the evening to progressive
whist. followed by a delicious lunch.
A very pleasant gathering was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ NJ.
Coleman Wednesday evening to cele-
brate the 33d wedding anniversary of
that couple. Whist was the diversion
of the evening, followed by music and
refreshments. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Dupuis. Hay. Morrison, Smith,
Lawrence, Griffin: Mesdames Colvin,
Grevely and Cunningham.
A party consisting of Mrs. E. B. Clark
of Big Timber, Mrs. Sam ]. Wilson and
two children. Mrs. Elizabeth Heath and
J. o. Sax of this city spent Sunday at
Hunters Hot Springs.
At meeting held Monday evening at
the residence of Rev. V. F. Clark local
branch of the University association Of
Chicago was organized with a member
ship of about Is. Mrs. H. j. Miller was
elected president and Mrs. E. M. Hun
ter secretary and TT aasury. The class
will meet next Thursday at the home
of Rev. Mr.. Clark
ne l[duleS Alu society OL tlle 'Ot1-
gregational church met at the home of
Mrs. j. NJ Coyan Wednesday afternoon.
The next meeting will be held at the
residence of Mrs. v F. Clark on Thurs
day afternoon.
The Ancient Order of United Work.
men will give a smoker at the K. p.
hall next Monday evening. General
John c. Kennedy, one of th9 head Off
GERS of the order, from abroad. will lee
ture, and a special dispensation has
been secured to enable the lodge to ac-
cept an initiation fee of IS from any,
one wishing to join the order on that
evening.
Washington's birthday was observed
in this city in the usual manner The
Northern Pacific shops were closed for
the day and the banks and public Offices
We're closed and the stars and stripes
unfurled from the latter buildings.
Charles Swan of the Upper Yellow