The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-13

caterers.
Comment was made in whispers by
the unintiated on the number and Sc
verify of the fines inflicted by the pre-
siding officer, who proved to be a YER
table Judge Jeffreys, but the mem
bers obeyed his DEGREES with docility
which showed that there was no appeal
from the decisions of his court. Alto
gether the evening was an exceedingly
pleasant one. fairly scintillating with
wit and humor.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Con-
sregational church were entertained on
Wednesday afternoon in the church
parlors by Mrs. Hammond and Mrs.
Vaughan. The ladies had the rooms
arranged costly with rugs, easy chairs
and cushions, while tables, bric-a -brac,
books and pictures assisted in making
the rooms more home-like. The ladies
busted themselves with their needles
while listening to a very interesting
and instructive programme on the life
and works of Louisa May Alcott A
very interesting biographical sketch
was given by Mrs. w. D. Clark. 1t
showed that Miss Alcott's labor was
one of love in whatever duty she had
to perform, and that a woman could
support herself and family without los
ing the respect and esteem due the no
blest of her sex. Mrs. H. B. Segur then
read an interesting paper on Miss AL
colts home life, clearly portraying her
noble character during the trying times
of extreme poverty, and the beautiful
love and devotion which existed be-
tween Miss Alcott and her mother.
Miss Alcott's books formed the subject
of very entertaining talk by Mrs.
Rowley. She told how the leading books
came to be written, and gave the
thought which inspired each. She also
read extracts from several of her
books, that brought out the freshness
and naturalness peculiar to the author,
and closed by reading one of her best
poems, THE Lay of a Golden Goose"
Dainty refreshments were served by the
hostesses at close of the programme.
There was a good attendance, and all
felt that they had been royalty enter
tanned, as we'll as inspired by the beau
tiful thoughts expressed on the life and
character of a woman whom all might
fell proud to emulate. Those present
were: Mesdames Ryan, Hammond,
Newman, earns, Whitney, Davis. Heff-
ner, Hardness, Clark, Jeffreys, Rector,
Hassler, Segur, Kennedy, Garvin, Row
ley, Morse, Briggs. Vaughan, Frizelle,
Railsback and Fields.
The high school pupils gave a literary
entertainment in the opera house Fri
day night, which, despite the inclem-
ent weather, was largely attended. The
and was convincing Of the assertion
that we have some very talented young
people growing up in this city. The
following is the programme:
Piano Solo-Valse.. 80. ...... Chopin
Lcra Goddard
"Old Mother Hubbard. Roscoe Allen
Observation-Disclosures Chorus 80. 80.
Martha Tompkins, Ida Lamport,
Lora Goddard, and Hattie Bray
ton.
"Our New Navy in Peace and War
-. -. -. ,....... Edward Fraser
Duet-"Whispering Hope. 80.
,..... Ida Lamport, Mary Towne
'Ine WltCneS ........
Edith Lavigne, Lulu Railsback,
Stella Hoover and Clara
Schmudlach.
Original Verses Hattie Brayton
Violin solo-selected from "Bohe-
milan Girl'' -. 49,. Ellen Stebbins
"Sweet Briar Rose" Lulu Railsback
Cecil Brockway, Marion Thum,
Winnie Jones and Maud Cru
Experiments :. Fred Penrod, director
Spring Song -. 80. Martha Tompkins
Violin Obligato-Lynes -. Mr.. Whitney
Mrs. Maloney on the Chinese Cues
ton" 80. ANNA LOTUS
Song-"The Owl and Pussy Cat"....
Nord Hattie Brayton, Harriet
Stebbins. Clara Schmudlach,
Martha Tompkins, Josie Terrill,
Ellen Stebbins.
Thursday evening Henry F. McFarlin
led to the hymeneal altar Miss Jennie
Staffek of this city. The ceremony was
performed at the residence of the
brother of the bride, John Staffek, by
Rev. A. Carswell, rector of st. Luke's
church, in the presence of a. few init
mate friends and relatives of the con-
tracing parties. The groom is the eff
ficient foreman Of the Gazette and
highly esteemed in our city, and he
and his bride have begun married life
with the best wishes of a large circle
of friends for every felicity.
The Women's club held a highly in
teresting meeting of the literary de-
partment at the residence of Mrs, r. E.
Hardness last Tuesday, and in def
ance of the Arctic weather there was
a fair attendance.
The A. o. U. w. lodge gave very
pleasant dance in their hall Wednes-
day evening, which was attended by a
large number of their friends and la
dies.
The De-su-ah club enjoyed a dance
Saturday night, and will give another
on the 18th, as they are trying to get
in all the fun possible before Lent.
LdSt L EludN hTS. Y. H. bdiSlO" gave
a luncheon in honor of her guest, Mrs.
Richardson of Grow agency The
luncheon was elegantly served, and as
a social event was very greatly enjoy
ed. The guests were: Mesdames Rich
ardson, Stull, Goddard, Boardman.
Robert Allen. M H. Tompkins and the
Misses Panton.
Mrs. Gruwell, who has been spending
a few weeks at the state capital, re-
turned home Sunday morning. Senator
Gruwell escorted his wife home, and
after spending the day here, returned
to his duties at Helena.
Miss Ruth Matheson Of Helena, whom
Governor Smith recently appointed to
the scholarship in the Dread univer-
sity of Worcester, Mass, passed
through Thursday morning for that
place. AS Miss Matheson spent part
of her childhood days in Billings her
friends here are pleased with the gov
ernor's selection, and will follow her
career with interest and sympathy
Mrs. D. r. Hammond of Salt Lake
City is the guest of her sisters, Mrs.
L. I. Hammond and Miss Edith Gam
hle