The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-02-24

to be given at their home this even
ing. In commemoration of a very
notable event in the life Of George
Washington, the invitation cards were
in the shape of little hatchets.
At the regular meeting Of the Wo-
mans club yesterday afternoon Mrs.
]. G. Sherman was the leader. Mrs.
A. M. Crawford gave a synopsis of
the first act of the Merchant of
Venice" The second act was then
read and discussed, using the ques
tons which had been prepared by
Mrs. l.. C. Kress. The usual papers
were omitted. During the business
session Mrs. C.. H. Bair and Mrs.
Drum we're elected associate mem
bers
A number of the friends of Miss
/! Flora Kloss, having planned to sur
prise her, met at the home of Miss
Eta Hirsch Thursday evening and
proceeded thence to the home of the
former, where a very jolly evening
was spent.
The chapter of the order of the
Eastern Star is holding a reception
this afternoon at the home of Mrs.
S%elbrede, in honor of Mrs. Arcelia
Smith, the grand worthy matron.
Mrs. Gainsforth and Mrs. Tibet
entertained a few friends at whist at
the apartments of the former in the
Gruwell block last Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Cedargreen won the prize. De-
licious refreshments were served.
Friday evening Doctor and Mrs.
Gainsforth entertained at drive whist.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Tibet,
Mrs. Harris, the Misses Rucker and
Hood and Messrs. Groves and Dough-
ty. Mr.. Doughty was successful in
carrying off the prize. Refreshments,
consisting of chicken sandwiches,
pickles, fruit salad, waters, cake, wine
and coffee were served.
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The Billings basket ball team ten
dered the visiting girls from Red
Lodge a banquet after the game last
evening at the home of Miss Orilla
Whitney. The high school teachers
we're also invited. The affair was
very much enjoyed.
A number of prominent townsmen
have organized a debating club, which
meets once a week. There are 16
members.
Mrs. l.. C. Kress was the guest of
honor at a tea, given by Mrs. B. S.
Holmes, Saturday evening.
The dance given Thursday evening
by the B. P. o. E. was we'll attended
Il very mucn enjoyed.
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Mrs. H. E. Armstrong entertained a
! few ladies at whist Thursday evening.
AT er the game refreshments consist
ing Of hot tamales, pickles, cheese,
bread and butter and coffee were serv-
ed. Those who were there were
| MesGames Holmes, Tompkins, ROBBIE,
Panton, Goss, Baxter and Burton.
Miss Lora Goddard entertained a
few friends at her home Monday ev-
ening. The time passed pleasantly
with music and conversation. Re-
freshments were served. Those who
| were there we're Miss Alice McCor-
mick, Miss Delfoss, and Messrs. Will
Rixon and De Clerg.
Mrs. A. H. Barth has issued invita-
tons for a Kensington to be given
Monday afternoon, in honor of Mrs.
Philip Reece.
Miss Chick of Cherokee, Ia, who
has been visiting friends in Miles
City, spent several days in the city
during the week, the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. J.. P. Decker. She left on
the Burlington for her home, Thurs
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marble left for
their new home in Spokane this
morning. While a large circle OF
friends regret their departure, they
are glad to know that the love is a