Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-12

Society has been very quiet this week,
AND with the exception of a luncheon
and a few bowling parties there has been
almost nothing doing. There are a
number of charitable concerts and bazars
to be given in the near future. The ben
eft concert for Nicola Thomas will take
place on the END; the Daughters of the
Revolution are preparing an entertain
ment for the 30th, and the Catholics are
to give a church bazaar during the latter
part of the month. The work involved
in getting up these affairs seems to be
keeping a large number of ladies busy
most of the time. The Golf club is
holding it's Opening" today. There is a
large attendance, and from the number
of ladies present golf will be the popular
game this summer, and the club house
the rendezvous for these pleasant spring
afternoons.
Mrs. J. K. Mcdonald gave a luncheon
OF Saturday last which was a most de-
lightful affair. The decorations were eX-
tremely pretty, the parlor being in pink
and white and the dining room in white
and green. The table decorations were
entirely of M~arguerites and ferns, ar
tistically arranged in a rustic basket as
a centerpiece. The menu was elaborate
and most delicious. The guests were:
Mrs. John Forbis, Mrs. Hodgens, Mrs.
Russell, Mrs. Jim Forbis, Mrs. Hamil-
ton, Mrs. Holbrook inc Mrs. Blackford.
Mrs. Charles Clark gave a charming
reception on Monday afternoon to the
members of the Homer club and a few
invited guests. The beautiful new Clark
home on the corner of Broadway n
Washington streets was thrown open
and Mrs. Clark proved herself a most
gracious hostess. The house was taste
fully decorated with cut flowers. Tempt
ing refreshments We're served during the
afternoon, and the affair was in all ways
most enjoyable.
The Woman's club held it's regular ses-
sion on Wednesday,. The tourist depart
ment rendered a program of much in
terest. Mrs. Holbrook charmingly rem
dered a vocal solo from 1.-THE Smugglers;"
Mrs. l. N. Chaplin gave a paper on Milan
and the Cathedral. Many interesting
details of Milan's history and architec-
ture were brought out. The churches
wherein repose the city's richest treas
ures of art, legend and history were dis
cusssed. Mrs. Chaplin rave a compre
henSiVe description of Milan's great
cathedral. Miss Belle Donovan told of
Genoa La Superta," Mrs. c. c. Rueger
supplemented Miss Donovan with many
interesting details of Genoa and the
Genoese. An interesting discussion of
current events followed after which the
club adjourned.
The West Side Shakespeare club held
a most enjoyable session with Mrs. A. J,
Daum on East Broadway Tuesday even
ing May 8. The last act of King Henry
vi. and act I and II of Richard III. were
read. Roll call was responded to by
quotations from the lesson, Mrs. Dan
Yancy's paper on 1.-THE War of he
Roses showed that much time had been
given to the subject. After partaking
journed to meet with Mrs. Gilbert on
West Quartz street, Tuesday evening,
May Is.
The concert to be given for the child
Violinist Little Licola Thomas bids fair
TO De a great success, and certainly so
worthy an aim deserves success. 1t is
hoped that a sufficient sum will be realiz-
ed to place her under a good master in
Boston or New York, where she may have
an opportunity of developing her UNI
doubted talent. A fine program is being
prepared and will be published in full
later on. The concert will take place
the ed of this mont in the New Mount
ain View Methodist church.
There was a merry crowd of bowlers at
Hellbronner's on Tuesday evening, and
OF exciting games were played.
Inc iadies are becoming very proficient
and their scores compare very favorabIy
with those of the sterner sex. The partv
was composed of Mr.. and Mrs. Heslet.
Mr.. n Mrs. Turner, Mr.. and Mrs. Aus
tin Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Thompson.
Miss LaBeau, Miss Young, Messrs. Hub
DE- Slemons, Thomas and Heating.
Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Holbrook gave q
bowling party on Friday evening, which
was a very jolly affair. After several
hotly contestd games the party had sup
per at the Butte Cafe. Those present
We're Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll, Mr.. and Mrs.
ChaS Clark. Mr.. and Mrs wel1cona M