The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-22
In Dillon.

Dillon, Oct. 21.-Quite a pleasant en-
tertainment was given at the Dillon
theater Monday evening under the aus
pices of the St James guild 1t was in
the nature of a banjo recital. Hyde
Gowan, banjoist of some note, was
the attraction, and he was assisted by
| home talent. Gowan's playing was
good, but the efforts of the amateurs
who assisted him won more hearty ap-
plause from the audience than did he.
Professor Pasmore Of the normal pre-
sided at the piano. The first number
on the programme was piano duet
by Miss Helen Conway and Professor
Pasmore, which was we'll received
Then Miss Chambers of Livingston
who is a student of the normal, made
her first appearance on any stage and
sang with voice that was sweet and
clear, YOU and when heartily en-
cored responded with "Margueretta."
c. w. Scott. who has fine bass voice,
was the next of the amateurs to ap-
pear. His song was Answer" and he
received pleasing encore. Miss Grace
Graeter, an amateur pianist of rare
ability, was next, and in her usual
charming way held the rapt attention
of the audience. She was encored and
responded graciously. Miss Elmo ia
quette of Butte, who is a student of
the normal and is the possessor of a
strong, clear voice. favored the audi
ence with He Was a Prince" ard
when encored responded with "True
Heart Miss Pierce a teacher in the
Dillon public school, also sang "'Tis
but a Faded Flower" and was en-
cored.
Mrs. Will Jones, assisted by Mrs. e.
j. Bowman and Mrs. Albert S.amm,
gave very pleasant afternoon party
at her home last Friday afternoon to
about so of the ladies of Dillon. Each
lady was presented on arriving with
a wedding menu. On the top of it was
the stanza.
Sarah Adeline Smith loved a printer
bold,
Though her father possessed some mil
lions in gold,
And bestowed on her wealth untold,
She was Wooed and won in the usual
way,
And this breakfast was served on her
wedding day"
question or two suggested by, the
above stanza was asked under the
guests were requested to find the an
swer. An example is "Pastry-What
did her husband acquire a distaste for
in his business?" Answer: Pie"
After the time for answering the ques-
tions had expired refreshments were
served.
The annual meeting of the teachers
institute of Beaverhead held an inter-
esting session in the Dillon school
building this week. Miss jamie V. Car
ter presided and the following teach
ers of the county were present: Misses
Jettie Pierce. Eva King, Eliza p
Jones, Augusta Johnson, Cora McCor-
mick, Nellie Black, Eliza Alexander
Josephine e. Hall, Ida Calender. Jen-
ME e. Hall, Laura Kendall Edith L.
Virden, Rebecca Evans Katie E. Hopp,
Mrs. M. E. Cannon, Mrs. H. c. Voc,
Professor Hiram Tyree. DR.. D. Z.
Sanders, Messrs. F. A. Hazelbaker,
Frank Klein, +. I. Cunningham
Butte parties who have been in Dill
names to the register of the Metlen
are: j. E. Hample, A. ]. Shoemaker,
w. P. Gleason, w. r. Bird Isaac
Moorehouse, E. C. Passmore, F. Fl.
Cconey, F. Sharp, J. E. Sheer, C. H.
Campbell, H. c. Smith, E. BENJAMIN
and F. NJ. Adams.
crazy social was given by the
ladies of the M. E. church last even
ing, which proved to be both unique
and novel. and was well attended
The High Five club will hold it's next
meeting Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. George Edinger.
The Ladies' Needle club held it's reg
ular weekly session at the home of
Mrs. z. J. Bowman Wednesday and
most enjoyable afternoon was passed.
E. A. Carleton. state superintendent
OF schools, arrived in town Wednes-
day and on Thursday evening delivered