The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-24
S. Hollier, Charles Anderson, A. Gott-

SATURDAY evening the ARENA beDdt-
ing society held a very entertaining
session in the college main building.
Inc programme was not very long
one. but was of excellent quality,
while. the debate was a very spirited
one from start to finish, ending with
a decision for the affirmative. The FOL
lowing was the programme for the
evening: Free parliament paper, In
ltlative and Referendum by Mr.. Far
ris; debate, Resolved That the Free
dom of the Press Ought to be Restrict
ed. Messrs. Wyatt Jones and Reese
Tor the affirmative and Ed Burk and
j. Davidson for the negative. Five
minute speeches by Messrs. jerome
Lock Elers Koch and W Flaherty on
various interesting subjects brought
the meeting to a close.
The Ladies' Social, Domestic and Lit
erary society met at the home of Mre
Bowen Wednesday afternoon in social
session. Quite an excellent programme
of music and other interesting events
was rendered those who contributed
the instrumental and vocal selections
being Mrs. tombstone, Mrs. Wisnef,
Mrs. Weber. Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Hill
and Misses Bertha Bowen and Anna
Hoffman. Recitations We're also given
by Mrs. Hill. Freddie Clark and Hazel
Davis. Among the many enjoyable
features of the afternoon were two
grab bags. one of which was for the
ladies and the other for the younger
element Each one present was to draw
something out of a capacfous box. The
presents had each a string attached
to them and all present were told to
take hold of one, the cover being on
the box. The cover was then raised
and the presents pulled forth amid
great deal of laughter and fun The
delightful event was brought TO a close
with dainty refreshments being served.
A number of intimate friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Baker rendered them
surprise Tuesday evening. 1t had
been remarked few days ago that
Tuesday would be the 10th anniversary
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bakers wedding day,
and hence the surprise. Each guest
came carrying tin in some form or de-
scription, SO that the bride and groom
of 10 years might have something to
remember their ''tin wedding by. AS
soon as the guests had extended their
congratulations and good wishes games
Of various descriptions were INDUCED
in for several hours, ending with dainty
refreshments being served The follow
ing ladies and gentlemen composed the
party: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ray. Mr..
and Mrs. Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
White, Mrs. c. S. Hartman, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Davidson, Miss Fisher.
Friday evening DR.. and Mrs. Trapha-
gen rendered a reception to the three
football elevens of the Bozeman State
college Each young gentleman was
requested in the invitation to bring
with him young lady student, so thar
the evening might be more pleasantly
passed. Appropriate games We're play
ed, among them being that of indoor
football, which was followed by a
feather ball game. Besides these
games the young people enjoyed some
dances and other amusements. To-
ward the close of the event refresh
ments of dainty and delicious charac-
ter were served to the champion anna
teur football players of the state and
the young lady guests. The company
consisted of about so people, all of
whom spent one Of the most enjoyable
social evenings of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Haskins cele-
brated the twentieth anniversary of
their wedding on Saturday evening last
by giving a party to a number of their
old-tme friends. The evening was very
pleasantly passed with games of all
kinds and descriptions, interspersed
with music. In one of the games, en-
titled The Best Converse tionalist,"
the first prize was won by ]. NJ. Lindley
and the BOBBY prize was awarded to
Mrs. A. l.. Luce, the former receiving
a dainty china dish and the latter
china egg. The enjoyable event was
freshments being served. The host and
hostess We're the recipients of numer
Gus handsome presents which will help
them remember their china wedding
for some time to come.
Gallatn lodge No. g. AT. and A. M.
elected the following members to fill the
various chairs of the lodge, Wednesday
evening: ]. B. Cain. w. B.; B. F.
Stanton, S. w; James M. Robertson,
J. w; Robert M. Menefee, treasurer;
E. H. Schumacher, secretary; trustees,
Robert Menefee, Thomas Lewis and W.
r. c. Stewart.
The lady students literary society of
the state agricultural college elected
officers Monday afternoon. The follow
ing Cliolians were selected to fill the
several offices during the next six
months: Miss Edna Myard. president;
Miss Ella Arnold. vice president; Miss
Carrie Gardner, secretary; Miss Anna
krielng, treasurer: Miss Mary Waters,
chaplain; Misses Margaret Ferris and
Grace Wylie, ushers.
Monday evening the members of
Eastern Star lodge selected the follow
ing members to fill the several offices
for the next term Mrs. B. T. Stanton,
w. M. Mrs. S. C. Kenyon, w. P;
Mrs. Van Akin, A. M: Mrs. Sanborn,
secretary; Mrs. A. B. Carow treasurer;
Mrs. A. J. Edsall and Miss Peck, con-
uuclOfS. IneSe OI11cefS Will De installed
Jan. Is, and after the ceremonies So
cial evening will be enjoyed by the
members and their friends.
The I. @. G. T. installed its officers
Thursday evening of last week The
following is list of the members who
will run the affairs of the lodge for the
next six months: ]. S. Edwards, C. s. ;
Miss Zentha Hunter V. T.; Miss
frankie Dickson, P. C. T.; Miss Anna
Murray, treasurer: Miss Bessie Muir
ray, S. ]. T.: Mrs. s. E. Cornell, chap
lain; J. H. Daniels, F. s.; Frank Reyn-
olds, sentinel; Charles Gray, guard ;
Miss Lizzie Marshall, marshal; E. H.
Ray, d. M, w. S. Hornbuckle, L. D.
The Royal Neighbors' elected oftic-
ers Friday evening. The following
ladies were chosen to manage the af-
fairs of the lodge for the first half OF
the ensuing year: Mrs. J. Williams, Q. :;
Mrs. j. Andrews, V. O.. Mrs S. New
man. recorder. Mrs. F. J. Robinson, 1.
s.: Mrs Milihan o. S.
The Modern Woodmen of the
World at the last lodge meet
ing elected the following offic-
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