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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1925
Page
4
A reflective excerpt noting that joy comes from avoiding dullness and that pleasure hides in small things. It observes that true friendship endures only if we accept how others perceive us in our absence, and hints that remembrance is a lasting perfume.
IDSUMMER gaieties rise as visitors and locals mingle. Kiwanians host a governor’s ball at the Siaring temple with Mrs Doane Sutphen coordinating, showcasing spontaneous kindness. The piece extols daily kindness as purposeful yet heartfelt, sustaining communities through sympathy, courtesy, and quiet self-denial.
A Saturday evening dance at the Country Club welcomed golf enthusiasts from out of town for a regional gathering. A buffet lunch was served by Mrs. Gardner and dinner at Prnadwater. Members and visitors attended the festivities as plans for an August Helena tournament near August 12 to 16 were announced with nightly entertainment.
Mrs J Barker entertained at Kenwood Wednesday honoring her sisters Mrs Charters H Wright Jr of San Francisco and Miss Tanet Mac of Seattle. Thirty guests attended with colorful sweet peas in decor and refreshments served to twenty four friends of the honorees.
Mrs J T Barker hosted a bridge evening Thursday with three tables, honoring Mr Barker and complimenting Mr and Mrs Wright and Miss Mac Neill. Trophies went to Mrs Kelsey Smith for high among ladies and Mr Brandham of Sumpter for top among men. W F Ritzke won the consolation prize. Flowers decorated the rooms and refreshments closed the delightful night. Last Saturday, Mr Tas McGillvray’s home in Avon hosted a reception for the newly married couple, with about 250 guests from nearby towns. The evening featured dancing, visiting, midnight refreshments, and best wishes for the couple’s future.
The Great Falls Tribune notes Helena residents Gail Fisk, Evelyn Johnson, and wives Mrs. Roy Anderson and Mrs. Thelma Sours earned Red Cross life saver certificates after completing a demanding life saving course. Instructor Melvin Sours oversaw required tests in deep water, rescues, resuscitation, and swimming endurance. The graduation included an oral exam and top honors for Gail Fisk.
The week’s first event was a Tuesday breakfast at the Country Club hosted by Mrs W V Stapp. Notables included RTE Barclay of Chicago Genie H Chace of San Diego Richard Lachey of Pala Ata and Roy T Strobel of Salt Lake City. The centerpiece featured nat urtiums and yellow trim with tall tapers and French embroidered linens. Tables for 30, with Mrs M J Healen of San Francisco as an out of town guest. The gathering included several hours of bridge afterwards.
A prettily arranged informal luncheon Wednesday was presided by Mrs M Holter who complimented her sister and house sister Mrs George J Chase of San Diego. The decor featured the orange color note with glowing orange tapers. Bridge filled the afternoon hours.
Summer guests in Helena inspired a well arranged buffet at the Helena Country Club hosted by Mesdames W. Ray Church and George Newlan. They entertained in honor of Mrs. R. H. Barclay of Chicago Mrs. George H. Chase of San Diego Mrs. Richard Lockey of Palo Alto and Mrs. Roger L. Strobel of Salt Lake City. Supper was served at seven from multiple prettily grouped tables.
Charts describe an event where Shap dragons in pastel shades graced the decor. Pink glowing candies enhanced the scene while the roof gleamed with silver candelabra holding tall candles, creating a festive diversion through the evening hours.
Social events fill a Friday with hospitality and bridge. Mrs E M Hall hosts a luncheon at the Country Club honoring Mrs F T Rixon of Billings, guest of her mother Mrs Dan Boyle, 12 guests, pink sweet peas decorate tables. Bridge afternoon at Mrs J Ross Pollack's home honors Mrs W H Creed of Fairfax, Mo, with Miss Emily Lehman of San Francisco high score and Mrs A B Norton of East Helena second. Mrs Mr 4 Brannon presides over a quiet afternoon for Dean Harriet Rankin Lebman of the University of Montana, bridge games and refreshments. Mrs FE Skelly of Chicago attends a bridge party hosted by Mrs M D Murphy on Rodney Street with prizes to Mrs M J O Leary, Mrs GS Brown, and Mrs J B Logan. Mr and Mrs James W Munson host a dinner on Clark Street for Mr and Mrs Douglas Christie with pave den flowers.
Mrs. Hadleigh Marsh hosted a small bridge gathering on Thursday at her summer cabin in Caionville STORK'S VISIT: a new gem was born that day to Mr and Mrs George Nagle. The fifth participant was James Walsh, named after his grandfather.
Alr Clayton Hamilton, noted drama critic, will address the Helena Woman's Club at the YWCA Saturday August 1. He will discuss Sheridan, The Rivals and eighteenth century dramatic literature, with admission free. Hamilton has worked with Brander Matthews at Columbia and lectures on drama. The Rivals opens soon with Mrs Fiske in the lead at the Marlow Theatre on August 22, one night only.
Mrs. A. L. Smith, chairman of arrangements for the State Golf tournament to be held in Helena this week, announces that tea will be served each afternoon at the country club for visiting women attending the event. Three chairmen were named, with Mrs. T. B. Weir in charge Thursday and a list of ladies assisting.
A list of hosts and guest managers including Marian Holter, Margaret Walsh, and Mrs Alfred Hibbard, plus Saturday welcome duties led by Mrs John Dinnen and assistants such as Mrs William Bickett and Mrs A Le Smith. Girls overseeing putting greens include Marian Holter, Alice Mapes, and others. many names and roles noted.
Miss Amana Warren and Constance Houghton among expected home from Yellowstone and Karst Camp tours, with Mary Lumaghi joining from St Louis. Mrs Arthur Jordan hosted bridge on New Park Avenue, praising guests Lucila Larson Vivian Atkinson Thelma Benner. high scores earned by Mrs Tom Hawkins and Mrs Joss Pollack with tea and dainty favors. Pioneers to Bozeman for August meetings include Montana families. three days feature band concerts parades floral show theater visits and Bozeman Hot Springs picnic with dancing and swimming finale.
Veterans' Bureau employee joined a Gate of the Mountains outing ending with a Picnic Canyon banquet from Eddy cafe. Activities included swimming rowing hiking marshmallow toasting and moonrise launches. Attendees featured Colonel Sheridan and numerous named guests including Dr John Gill Dwight Evans Dolan Widoli Newell Beaudry Anderson Rosengren Mitchell Sinclair Underdahl Frith Tsola Hall Rackan Mitchell Kerby Strayer Guillot Bluhm Nickolai Peterson Topel Deplazes Needhany Heyer.
Montana grand bodies and the Eastern Star grand chapter convene in Missoula this week with Helena delegations expected to be large. The grand council of Royal and Selected Masters meets tomorrow and a supreme degree will be staged by a picked Helena team with readings by Lemert Gonzales Hindson and Hare. A separate dispatch notes a protest over Iowa voting in the state Senate election and a call for a recount by the election supervisor for Senator Brookhart.
Mr and Mrs Alfred B Sibley left Thursday for the East to visit daughter Mrs Lawrence Beebe on the Maine coast and then Boston. Home Mr and Mrs Louis Heitman returned from Missoula with daughters en route to Cashmere Washington. Miss Sarepta Sanders of Butte visits Mrs J A Sanders at New Park Avenue. Dr and Mrs Frank R Patton in Spokane guests of Dr and Mrs Marshall E Gates. Julia Snyder returns from Seattle trip. Mrs H P Niggins tour Yellowstone. Mr and Mrs Charles H Wright Jr of San Francisco visit TK MacNeill and his wife. Mrs W J Butler and house guests. Mrs Harry Goodwin of New York and Mrs Percy Williamson and daughter Mary Cato Williamson of Miles City plan Glacier Park and August at Lake McDonald. Mr and Mrs W Stapp drove to Billings, back Friday. Mrs E Shelly leaves for Chicago. Miss Margaret McDonald and mother leave for Tacoma and Long Beach to visit relatives. Joe Ruth and Dorothy Streedbeck visit Unionville. Mr and Mrs J M Burlingame of Serrat Falls guests at the Placer. Mr and Mrs Renan DeCamp depart for Pittsburgh with Miss Dorothy Revans after visiting relatives.
Mrs A K Vidal entertained many friends at her Galen home with eleven bridge tables from Deer Lodge Anaconda and Warm Springs. High score went to Mrs Harry Good. Post luncheon guests included Mrs Boungard and Mrs Rowand. Numerous local residents and visitors were noted in attendance or as guests of various hosts across Helena and nearby towns.
Rev. Fredrick Smith of Basehor Kansas visits St. John's hospital for a family reunion. His sister Sister Olivia is a night nurse and another sister Sister Tonada, a Central High School teacher in Putte, attends. He last visited 13 years ago and plans to travel to the Pacific coast then Victoria and Vancouver British Columbia.
The annual boys and girls camp under State college auspices at Broadwater ended after yesterdays morning program. Boys received instruction on preparing State fair exhibits while girls heard a talk on personal hygiene. Camp closed after the noon meal and campers returned to homes across the county by nightfall.
Pupils from Intermountain College plan a summer rally to illuminate the I on Mount Ascension's north slope. The event starts Monday at 9 30 PM, gathering at Beatty Street upper end. Friends of the college are invited to join the rally.
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