The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-10-28

Mrs. u. H. Becker was the hostess
at two delightful afternoons during
the past week. The first was a whist
parry To which about SO guests were
invited.
1ne house was tastefully decorated
with garden flowers which have con-
tinued to bloom later than usual this
season. Sweet peas were used in
%profusion, asters, nasturtiums and
golden marigolds.
The game was played with much
spirit. Mrs. Rolla Hardness made the
highest score. Refreshments, consist
ing of chicken salad, hot biscuits,
sailed almonds, olives, crackers, ice
cream, cake and coffee, were served.
Mrs. Becker was assisted by
Mesdames Decker, Segur and Birely.
Mrs. Becker entertained again
Tuesday afternoon. About so guests
were invited. The game played was
a smelling contest. Five open bottles,
filled with various perfumes, were
passed, n after another, before the
guests, then they were asked to write
down the names of the different cdors.
Mrs. Brayton and Mrs. Salisbury, who
each guessed four, cut for the prize.
Mrs. Salisbury was the lucky one, and
received a bottle of Lilac Sweets"
A great deal of merriment was then
created by each guest being called
upon to walk back and forth through
the double parlors, carrying a peanut
on a penknife, and dropping her hand
kerchief in the archway between the
romms, the first time, and picking it
up the second time, all without drop
ping the peanut. At the close of this
contest, each lady was given a little
fancy bag filled with peanuts las a
souvenir. Refreshments were then
served. Mrs. Becker was again. as
sisted by Mesaames Birely, Decker
and Segur.
AS a fitting sequence to these two
pleasant afternoons Mr. and Mrs.
Becker gave a theatre party in the
evening. The play was "a Poor Re-
lation," and the guests, the three lad
les who assisted Mrs. Becker at both
her afternoon.
Miss Josie Terrell was the hostess
Thursday evening at a ping pong
party, at the home of her parents in
North Thirtieth street. Other sports
wer introduced, most unique in char
acter which created much merriment.
One feature of the entertainment,
which was strictly enforced, was the
use of chop sticks, in eating the vari-
GUS tempting dishes which were serv-
ed from a large, handsomely decorat-
ed table, around which the guests
stood.
The house was tastefully decorated
with cut flowers and potted plants.
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The young people who went last
Saturday evening, to the James Steele
ranch, up the valley, could scarcely
have had a more thoroughly delight
full time. Some drove in carriages,
while other, tempted by the beautiful
moonlight, and balmy summer-like
air, rode horseback. They were hos
pitably received upon their arrival at
the ranch, and it was not long before
they were enjoying a jolly country
dance. Excellent music was provid-
ed by the Flint orchestra. There
was an abundance of everything good
to eat, and when the time came to
take their departure, all were loath
to say goodbye.
The affair was intended as a fare
well to Miss Fay Logan, who, last
Monday, left for Chicago, to spend
the winter studying music.
A piano recital was given at Cru
well hall Tuesday evening by Miss
Daniels pupils. An excellent program,
which reflected much credit upon
both teacher and pupils, was render
ed. The parents and quite a number
of friends were present. Those who
took part were the Misses Ada Jack
son, May Huddleson, Ruth Cushman,
Gilsdorf, Maude Hart, Edna Oils
dorf. Myrtle Hogue, Miriam Morris,
Rose Clark. Bernice Mahan, and Will
lie Clanton. )