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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
10
A reflective reminiscence sets a winter scene in Dillon where a veteran returns home to a quiet, triumphant mood. The speaker hears a bugle and drum beat signaling progress, interpreting what seems like death as a victorious march rather than end.
The poem revels in flowers as wondrous signs of divine love written in nature. It links stars and earthly blooms to human creation, growth, decay, and eternal hope, portraying blossoms as emblems of resurrection and a brighter land.
Citizens decorated graves with flowers on Decoration Day and the W B C and G A R collaborated on floral displays. The Beaverhead High School Junior Sunday included a campus flag ceremony, a class dinner with red tulips and carnations, a concert by Franklin L Woods, and a banner lowering to mark the day’s end. A Dart’s Hall reception and ball celebrated the Senior class and faculty with decor in red and white.
The Junior class held a formal prom in a hall adorned with cardinal streamers spelling SENIORS and a decorated table with a red punch bowl and white carnations. Misses May Smith and Viola Hollingsworth served punch while Messrs Wilson and Wheat provided music. The reception committee included Minnie Brock Hazel Maurer Pauline Willard Margaret Carroll Grace Guidici Clara Reddington Bessie Stroud Ethel Anderson Ruth Weenink Margaret Lynch Zetta Gilbert and Fred Featherly Walter Jones Ethridge Ward Carl Ostrander Joseph Carroll Frank Lovell Hugh Anderson.
A large pink and white 500 guest party will honor Mrs. Sebree tomorrow afternoon hosted by Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Metlen. The event aims to introduce the charming guest to Dillon friends before Mrs. Sebree leaves around June 6, with many invited ladies listed by name.
A Friday afternoon gathering at the Bungalow home of Mrs. J. C. Metlen and Mrs. Bertie Howard honored Mrs. Ralph Sebree of California. The event featured pink and white carnations and sweet peas, a 500 card game, and a buffet luncheon with a large group of invited guests including Mesdames Paul Morse Chapman Poindexter Selway Stevenson Stone and others andMisses Elizabeth Jones Blanche Morse Sadie Graeter Carolyn White Mary Innes Grace Lamont.
Mrs. Bert Williams presided over a refined afternoon gathering notable for its elegant setting and tasteful social exchange. Guests from nearby circles attended, enjoying light fare and cordial conversation in a genteel atmosphere.
A Monday afternoon gathering honored Miss Rose Stamm with a high tea hosted by Mesdames Lorenzo Cushing and Wm Bernstein. Guests enjoyed bright conversation, dainty sweet peas, tiny yellow candles, and a perfect menu among a list of attendees including A. S. Rife, B. N. Stevenson, Bert Orr, Ernest Orr, Effie Christman, and Laura Kress.
A merry party hosted by Miss Amy Lees and Miss Alma Van De Walker at the O. E. Morse home last Saturday afternoon. The group enjoyed bridge and a luncheon, with attendees including Misses Alice Russell Delia Dorchester Jean Bishop Bert Shortt Bertha Burfiend Margaret Ross Anna Hazard and Mesdames Bert Williams Effie Christman R. F. Tattersall J. Z. Cox Matt Orr Julius Rounds and H. H. Swain.
Miss Amy Lees and Miss Alma Van De Walker hosted a bridge party Friday evening at the Mauldin home. Guests included Misses Mary Innes Nina Nash Edith McDowell Elizabeth Jones Lydia Roberts Jenney Jardine Mary Warren Anna French and Mesdames Lorenzo Cushing Fred Waldorf Laura Kress Don Rathbone M A Walker O M Best H Burtiend and Wm Orr.
Mrs. Bert Orr hosted a bridge party for the week’s social circle on Saturday night. Guests included Mesdames Tattersall, Lovell, Orr, Moore of Missoula, Swain, Bernstein, Cushing, Selway, Orr, Gosman, Berry of Salt Lake, Connolly, Cox, Matt Orr, A S Rife, Carter and Misses Annabelle Long and Nina Nash.
Early in the year members agreed the top and bottom scorers would host the season ending dinner. Mrs. G. T. Paul and Mrs. J. B. Poindexter will entertain the other members at a Bridge dinner next Tuesday evening at the Paul home on south Pacific street.
Monday evening Miss Katie Helming hosted a small gathering at Mrs Wm Cashmore's home. Guests enjoyed cards and music followed by a dainty lunch for the Misses Isabelle Watson Pearl Neidt Marian Leach Alice Roe Margaret Carroll Margaret Caldwell Iona Melvin Glenna Vance and couples Mr and Mrs B A Tower and Mr and Mrs Wm Cashmore.
Mrs. Amos Elliot acted as hostess for a pleasant informal dinner held last week. Guests enjoyed informal conversation and noted a relaxed, friendly atmosphere throughout the gathering.
A table setting described as dainty features pink and white sweet peas. Guests seated include Misses Amy Lees Alma Van De Walker Margaret Ross Aietta Rust Lillian Baker and Alberta Beckstead in an elegant event snapshot.
The Grand High Priest Harry W. Allen of Billings Montana made an official visit to the Dillon Chapter. The Royal Arch Degree work was presented followed by a banquet.
The Womans Relief Corps will meet in the summer at the home of Mrs. Charles Perry. Mrs. Clara Reddington serves as president and Mrs. Perry as secretary.
The Beaverhead club schedules a ladies day with music on Wednesday afternoon and evening June fifth. Ladies in charge of the club rooms include Mesdames Joseph Monroe George Lovell Chas Niblack George Metlen E V Ostrander Wm Orr Bert Orr Joe Poindexter Phillip Poindexter Chas Phillips Ernest Orr and Nels Nelson.
Mrs Chas Niblack will host a 12 member ladies club at her Washington street home on Wednesday afternoon, June fifth.
Members of the Busy Bee club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Jasper Nelson on Tuesday afternoon. attendees enjoyed conversation, refreshments, and a relaxed social gathering in a cordial setting.
The Needle Club plans an entertainment afternoon on Wednesday June fifth hosted by Mrs. C. Bronson.
Mrs Wm Bernstein hosted a pleasant Monday evening gathering at her home for the ladies of the club.
The guild enjoyed a pleasant gathering hosted by Miss Lena Lovell at her country home last Thursday. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. W. F. Cashmore as president and Mrs. J. B. Poindexter as first vice president, with Mrs. Clara Chap- in the slate.
The second vice president Mrs T D Olmsted treasurer Mrs Chas Perry secretary Mrs W F Cashmore and Mrs Clara Chapman were chosen as delegate and alternate to attend the state Episcopal convocation to be held June 15 at Anaconda Montana. The guild held no meeting this week due to Decoration Day observances.
On the evening of June 6 the Mesdames Wm Cashmore and Amos Elliott organize a dancing party at the Guild hall for the St James Guild benefit. A splendid program and refreshments are planned. Admission is 25 cents at the door. All are invited. No meeting afternoon.
The aid society did not meet Thursday but will be entertained next week on Thursday afternoon June 6 at the country home of Mrs. Fred Kohl. Mrs Kohl and her daughter Mrs Morton Egbert will hostesses at that time.
The Manse Society did not meet this week due to Decoration Day and will be entertained Thursday afternoon June 6 by Mrs. Nancy Mauldin.
The Guild will be entertained next Thursday June 6 at the home of Mrs Duke Gist. Guests include current members and spouses in a social evening with light refreshments and informal program.
Miss Alice You and David Robson both of Sihall were married Monday May 20 in Idaho Falls. The couple, well respected, begins life together as friends wish them success on their journey.
Mosquitoes spread malaria with chills fever and weakness paving the way for typhoid. Electric Bitters supposedly kill malaria germs, restore appetite and strength. A user from Lucama North Carolina claims three bottles cured malaria and improved health. 60 cents at Potts the Druggist.
The Alabama Minstrels bring a clean, multi talent show to Dillon in a large waterproof tent seating 1800. The company, famed for twenty five years of comedy, music, dance and act variety shares praise from the Trinidad Colorado News and promises a family friendly performance noted for its humor and stage acts.
William Banneyer, from Birch Creek, arrived the first of the week to handle business matters.
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