fTmas comes but once aiea 2 ___But when t omes t bringsgoo cheer

od cheer will certainly follow a visit to our store, as the host of useful articles at prices that are surprisingly little 8•#cheer up the most melancholy, when they find their ability to. remember their friends has been at least doubled, .,

FREE RIDE AN Special rrilor from Walervlle to Leys the Jeweler, ButtExact cost o - yon r Christmas greet aou groae

" Hardware Co., Gallogly the Druggist, and Case, UTrxa Oroplan has o uproved a great tcesa om tipheGravelle & Ervin Co. pONuhTAN start.

IanodkelchiefshAg dainty, pretty, aceejtable, easily

or carrtfd`; * 4 suifer re, bir,during tw holidays. You will

4 our stock exceptionally strong.

Ladles All Bilk Handkerchiefe-Col-

uaed embroidery, everiy color and style,

m$c, 25c, 35c, SOc and $1.

ALadleS Lawn Handkerchiefs-Fine

k . large variety, 12%c, 25c, co

Ladies' Lawn Handkerchiefs-With

ftital, 12%c each.

i •Yadies' Linen Handkerchiefs-Very

USe embroidery, 25c, 50c, 75c and $1 each.

I$ Extra value, $1.50, $2, $2.50 and $3.50

* Real Lace Handkerchiefs-Beautiful

.tterns, $2.25, $4, $5 and $6 each.

.Superior qualities, $7.50, $9, $12.50 and

Linenso. Make Useful and

Inexpensive Presentsi" ablecloths-Frlnged, all-white or col-

ed borders, $1, $1.25, $1.50 and $2 each.

Damask Bets-Fringed and Hemstitch-

q ;'Cloth and Napkins to match: hand-

SO IETY.William M. Tuohy, general agent of a

the Northern Pacific office at Butte, twas in the city on Tuesday.SGeorge E. Rockwood' spent a day InAnaconda during the week.

D. D. Walker returned Friday fromthe Big Hole country, where he has hbeen on business.

Joseph Walsh of Bozeman is in the acity on a business trip, and will re-main several days. t

Rev. G. W. Healy has returned from ta two weeks' trip to Michigan.

Joseph A. Lewis of Butte was an An-rconda visitor during the week. c

Mrs. John Ferrel has gone to Living-eton to spend the holidays with her 8parents.

J. Benton Leggat was in the city tprior to his departure for an extended 1Eastern trip. t

Mrs. White came over from ButteThursday to visit her brother. D. J. rHlennessy, and spehd some time with Iher numerous relatives and friends in athe Smelter city.I Joseph Peters and family are con- etemplating a six-months' absence from %their home to visit the principal coast acities and pass some time in Californiafor the benefit of the health of Mr. Pet- 1ers and Miss Clara who has been almost tan invalid during the past two years. tIDuring their stay their daughter. Mrs.Charles Kelly, will keep the family rest- Idence open.

Miss Alma Bielenberg, who has been rvisiting friends in Anaconda. returnedto Deer Lodge Thursday. Her manyfriends desire her speedy return, andexpect her for the Christmas minstrels.

David Cohen has been confined to the ihouse during the past two weeks, a suf-ferer from lumbago, but is now slightly IImproved.

Misses Grace and Bessie Losee are to 1return from Salt Lake next.week, wherethey have been attending school atRoland hall. They will spend the IChristmas holidays visiting their par- tents and many friends in Anaconda. re-turning to resume their studies Jan. 1. i

Mr. George Ball has removed fromher former residence on Oak street tia cottage on the same street one blockfarther south on the opposite side ofthe street. Her sister, a young belli ofhalt Lake, is making an extended visitwith her during her convalescence from

typhoid fever.Marcus Daly left Thursday evening

for New York. where he will remainseveral months with his family.

W. L. Hoge left last evening for NewYork for the holidays.I Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Titsworth willmove early this week into their newhome on the corner of Fifth and e'•dar

i igAIA.11I-';.

some designs, $6.50, $6, $8, $12, $13 and $14

each.

Fine Table . Damask-Designs and

qualities to excite admiration of the

most critical;, 72 inches, exceptional

value, 75c, $1 and$.25. "72 Inches, extra fine, $1.50, $1.75 and $2.

Handsome Gift Towels-All white or

colored borders, 50c, 75c and $1 each.

Rich White Damask Towels-Vandyke

ends and heavy, rich fringe, $1.25 each.

Damask Lineq and Austrian Scarfs-

Fringed or hemstitched, plain or stamp-

ed, 25c to $1.25.

Silk Sofa Pillows and HIead Rests-

Puffed, corded or ruffled, 25e, 35c, 50c to

$2.25 and $2.75.

Men's FurnishingsWe have always been pre-eminent,

and this Xmas we have excelled every

previous effort.

Men's Silk Initial Handkerchiefs-25c

to $1 each.

Men's Silk Handkerchiefs-Plain or

colored borders, in a dazzling array, 25c

to $1 each.

Men's Linen Handkerchiefs-Plain or

Initial, 25c to $1 each.

Silk Mufflers-Colored or plain Silk,

$1.50 to $2.50 each.

Men's Kid Gloves-Lined, lined Mocha,

streets. Miss Nichols will atoutnpanythem and remain some time longer astheir guest.

Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Smith left Satur-day evening for Chicago and other east-ern points. They will visit with rela-tives and friends, returning to theirhome in this city early in January.

Mrs. Frederick W. Peckover spentseveral days in Butte last week.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hoge will removeto Butte the first of the year, wherethey will make their home in the fu-ture.

Joseph Hyde of Deer Lodge spent sev-eral days in Anaconda last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Cotter of Butte wereguests at the Montana during the week.

A. J. McCabe, William McCabe andtheir sister returned to AnacondaThursday and are located at the Mon-tana for the winter.

Miss Meader, niece of Mrs. Odson,reached our city from Minnealolis oniThursday and will be the guest of heraunt for several months.

F. E. Sargeant and wife left lastevening for San Francisco, where theywill spend some little time. They willstop at Coronado before returning.

Miss Durston, who has been sptnd-ing several months in the East, will re-turn to her home in this city beforethe holidays.

Mrs. W. H. DeWitt returned frontHelena on Wednesday.

Mrs. Buck and children of Helena ar-rived Friday evening anld are with Mrs.W. It. DeWitt on Fifth street.

Mrs. Morley, notlher of Mr. E. A.Morley, is expected fromt Spolkane thilweek. She will spend someti tittle visit-inlg her son.

Harvey W. IMurphy. manager of thelumber departntent of the Anacoltnda'opper AMining company. Hamilton, was

in our city several days durinlg ltheweek.

J. It. Boarman and fallmily are •locatedin their new home ,it the cornelr ofSeventh and Maple streets.

Mrs. Joseph K. Clark of Bultte cameto Anaconda on Fridlay evtenng andwill spend several days in our city. Sheis located at the Montana.

W'. B. Sleeper left tot Thursday forMissoula. From there he \ ill t,. t' C•'t-cage for the holidays.

E. A. Smith and John I.alur \ill leal\t.tfur the East this a cek.

Dr. D. J. Maut•Donal, and Al ite havetaken apartments at the •ltlt.ttla forI the winter

A. H. Mtlin lttt1 last evetning ft r ('hi-cago, New Yolk and other easttllern t-ies. lie v\il Ie guone a month or sixI weeks.

Miss Nona Callahan left Monday forChicago.

Miss Cora McAndrets has gotneButte, Ahetre sh." iill ir.side Ill th.t fu.tUlre'.

\V. E. McCormiick and W\. It. 311tt-ray of HIelenaa lert at the Muntana dut -ing thet we-k.

Mrs. \Villiam Mynn Thernt in \ :II he.hotne early in Januai y. ShI i- It .%% :itIortlandl \ith her irottlheoir. M 1is. le:tenslry, a. here she l \ill l •nd tIhe t hh-

days. ]

In Butte.\V;Ith th' th e lepreca"h of th, h d, eia. ., the.

ladie s ,f Butte are I,.r the mIt s!t pmll:busy r ith their ish tl n.. and the pre-piratin ,of ('hristi.-ii• gifts Theie ishkely to it,- , ay I tel" dutig hi lildayweek and a iluttlbrt of " tt ti , a.re te-.int urira~a. "1 frn that time

I A L autatui d:iiln.r L-'tly a s as given

Fur lined, Dress Kids and Street Gloves;

new colors; all sizes.

Neckwear-In this line we present

a most brilliant array in every

conceivable style and color, In-

cluding every one of the latest fads In

Tecks, Ascots, Bows, Stripes and Puffs.

Dress Bows..

Dress GoodsSilk Waist Patterns-Of 5 yards each,

in fancy Brocade, or in plain black,

colors or evening shades, $2.50.

Silk Waist Patterns-Of 4 yards, black

Satin, $3, $4 and $5 each.

Silk Waist Patterns-Of Black or Col-

ored Silks; beautiful designs; 5 yards,

each $4.75.

Silk Waist Patterns-Of 5 yards each,

in Plaids and Roman Striped Silks, $6.25.

Silk Skirt Patterns-Of 9 yards, in

either Black Satin Duchesse, Peau de

8ole, Gros Grain, Bengaline or Faille

Francaise, $8.75.

A flutter in Domestics for the Christ-

imas Week, or as long as the goods last:

Imported German Wrapper Flannel,

161c yard.

All fancy Elderdown Flannel, 40c

yard.

36-Inch Blue or Tan Eiderdown. 35c

yard.

by Mr. and Mrs. .1. J. McHatton on IlitWednesday evening as a farewell to Mr. peand Mrs. M. J. ('onnell. The other `Vguests were NlMr. and Mrs. P. A. Iar- Mhg'ty, Mr. and Mrs. John WV. C(otter, Mrs. inThomlas Lavelle and Mrs. Keene. Pt

Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Connell left last litevening for New York, w\ here they will meiend the winter. itt

Mrs. J. M. White spent several daystof the past week in Anaconda, the guest W

of Mrs. D. J. Hennessy. mnl)r. William Hull left for Chicago aM

Thursday evening with hils brother,Dr. Horace Hall, who is very ill and cowill receive treatment in Chicago. ev

Mrs. John Forbis and children will L.leave this week for Portland, Ore., iwhere they will reside. mi

Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Root will Cileave for New York in a few days to Elspend the winter. at

('ards have been received in Butte Mfor the marriage at noon next Wednes-day of Miss Marion Charlotte, daugh- Ieter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Whitney, of hePrescott, Ont., to Mr. Carlos Warfleldof this city. d

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Corbet spent sev- daeral days last week visiting friends at mtHelena. Kt.Miss Lulu Catherine Foster, who is

attending college at Philadelphia, will OEspend her holiday vacation in New coYork as the guest of Miss Fannie tThornton. tn

Mr. and Mrs. Mentor Wetzstein have Tireturned to Livingston. R

Mrs. C. W. Clark and child went to li;Chicago Thursday. G-C•. O. I)avidson has gone to Southern

California to spend several weeks. DlK. S. Batteiger .has returned home

fron an extended tour of Europe andthe East.

1). M. O'Connell and family have gonelto Chicago to spend the holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Conlon left lh.Thursday for California to spend the m'winter. o20

Miss Nellie Masel has returned from atrip to California. ta

Mrs. J. H. Vivian entertained at dtluncheon on Wednesday Misses Dollie TIand Nellie Walker of Salt Lake. Mrs.cr. K. Lewis, Mrs. Grant and Mrs.Blair. Ni

Mrs. M. Silverman has returned from('Ciinnnlti and is at home to her friends ion Mondays. th

Frank M. Sullivan tof the editorial beforce of the Butte. Miner will leave for TiSeattle this morning on a two weeks' gevacation. ac

Tlthe Montana Whist iclub gave their w\'third whist party on Thursday eveninglast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. E.I ty('asatld of West Park street. The for-tunalte members were Mliss Wood and atMr. t'asady. % ho took lirst and second t'ijIprizes respectively. The following mem- 1iLier, were present: 1)1. and Mrs. J. L. thTam. Mrs. McCrinmmon. Mrs. Cullum, it

iMr. and Mrs. Casadly. Miss Wood. Mr. ofand Mrs. Gllbert. John Finnegan. Rob- ',t-it tPerhanm and A. M. Kitto. The club tlweret rtgltd \ ith t'nlpting refresh- i

Alrs. J. Kahnweiler gave a very itpretty whist party Frl'!tay v'tniig :n atiIlhor of .Mrs. J. Krot'•.-r. at her holt

1 . 91No. ;;0; Wirt Broadway. Mrs. Kiotger arwt il till. tirst prizr anld Mrs. I..at hl an atthe s,-l.o. A ftcr tht games at delight- Ilfu'l !'paL t \.as s lr ed. st

MrAI. C. L. W\illianis entertained the tiN.-dlit-araft club very pleasunIitly on --

Tuesday afternoon. Thuser present +w"ri .'l t danius J. S. Wathey., ). J.A1f Connell. \i . 1-l• . t. 1'. Connolly. J. MI I. Saville. L. Amity. memnbers, and .

M.rs. A. J.1. Ilat-h and Mrs. ('tlyar, %%guests. It was de•lrideti ly thlis club not vto metIt agailn until the first Tuesday Itafter the h,)lidiays.

A sleigh pa1 tyonmpsetl if members tif the Entre Nous club \was given Fri- -atla trv.t i E, -ll owe I l by a m rry dr:il .t

it . l ennt.ti. "rT! - t Iu.ls t n%%.- t I.a i, M• •s. S.atmuel list Ger. J.. , .11r all L,Miss. George N,,ble, Misses Nobl,, 1, i- f,

26-inch Tan or Blue Elderdown, 250

yard.

Silk Dress. Patterns--Of 14 yards of

Brocade Silk, Grta de Londres, Coteles,

Satin de Lyons, Satin Luxor, Satin

Merveilleux, $20. Every yard guaran-

teed.

Silk Dress Patterns-Of 14 yards each,

In newest and best weaves and latest

colorings, $17.50. Every yard guaran-

teed.

Silk Skirt Pattern-Of 8 yards. All

pure Silk Brocade, $5.95.

Colored Skirt Patterns-In Colored

Serges, Plaids, Henriettas, Satin Cloths,

Whipcords, Cheviots and Bengalineg,

$1.75, $2.50, $2.75 and $4.50 each.

Colored Dress Patterns-Of 7 yards

each, in Henriettas, Serges and Fancy

Mixtures, $1.75, $2.75 and $3 each.

Colored Dress Patterns-In newest

weaves and effects, $5 and $7 each.

Black Skirt Patterns-Of 5 yards each,

in Plain or Brocade effects, $1.95.

Black Skirt Patterns-Of 5 yards each,

Plain or Figured Brilliantine. $2.50.

Black Skirt Patterns-Of 41

2 yards of

Storm Serges, Satin Cloths, Brillian-

tines, French Sufahs. Ilenriettas, Can-

vas Cloths, Wide Wale Serges and

Fancy Brocades, $4.25.

lie and Addle Masel, Llewellyn, Crip-pen, Hensley, Bostwick. Richards,Vaughn, Langlols. Hammond, andMueller; Messrs. Phil Carr, Roy Calk-ins, J. A. and J. It. Hellbronner. E. S.Passmore, J. HI. Fosselman, J. H.L Berry. Brown. WVill Davidson, Crum-I tin, Black. Underwood, Mason, Le

Beau and Reber.Miss Mary P. Ford and Edward M.

Whitcraft, both of Warm Springs, weremarried yesterday at the South ButteM. F•. parsonage by Rev. J. Hosking.

The Great Falls Tribune gives an ac-count of the marriage last Wednesdayevening at Great Falls of Miss BlancheL. White, daughter of E. L. White, toWalter W. Mtokler of Butte. The cere-mony was performed by Rev. N. A.Chamberlain of the First MethodistEpiscopal church, in the presence of rel-atives and intimate friends. Mr. andMrs. Mokler will reside in Butte.

Mrs. Grant. who has been visiting inButte for a few weeks, has returned toher home in Philipsburg.

Silver Legion No. 1. Select Knights.A. O. U. W., was reorganized last Mon-day evening with a beneficIary depart-ment under the grand jurisdiction ofKansas. These officers were chosen:Past coin., George E. Shale, com., JacobOsenbrug: vice com., F. X. Giard; lieut.corn.. John Eisenhauer; recorder. J. C.Freeman; rec. treas., Dr. T. G. Heine;treas., H. J. Rathelmiller; S. B.. Dr.Tom B. Moore: senior workman, W. E.Rowan: junior workman, John Hock-ing; guard. J. B. Frederic; trustees.George .E. Shale. Tom B. Moore andJohn A. McMillan: medical examiners,Drs. Moore and Heine.

In Deer Lodge.Deer Lodge, Dec. 18.-Herbert Foster

has gone to Butte to remain severalmonths, a student in the Rice businessgollege of that city.

L W. B. Miller. Deer Lodge's represen-tative of the harness and saddlery in-dustry, was a business visitor to ButteTuesday.

Mrs. H. G. Valiton spent several dayswith friends in Rutte this week.

Mrs. C. G. Birdseye and niece. Miss'Dolra Bishop of Avon, were guests inthe home of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Blelen-berg on East Missouri avenue lastTuesday. Mrs. Birdseye was a passen-ger on Tuesday's delayed train for An-aconda, there to join her husband, whowas busying himself -or a few dayswith affairs of state, serving the coun-

I #ty as a grand juror.i J. Paul Mitchell of Warm Springs,

a ac"lmpanlcd by two teamsters withI 'onvt'yances. tarried for the night in- Deer Lodge last Tuesday, en route from

the springs to l•ock Creek lake, whenceSthe party -were bound for the purposeof procuring a number of pleasure

Sciralt to be launched next season onb the lagoon now building on the Mitch-

- ell and M1ussigbrod estates. As a con-S,'quence itf th." removal of these boatsSti nt tl heir Incorings on our fashion-

1i abie summering spot, it will tend" greatly to lossen tile worth of the lake

r as a ilea'uru" It.sort to lovers ofS:lmquatirs of this section who spend

nlmuch of th ri available spare time eachse•aso.li on thhe cr'st of the waves, cul-

e tit:ltin; thI,, Ili l>oious blisters knownn .nly to lthe hIands of the man who

t w"ttilds the a r.i. Th'll n mioll, of the Deer Lodge1. Whist cl,;-r I.., last Friday evening

d with Mir and Mlis. Sam Beaumont.r, wh, I'hl I:Itlity ywas dispensed in the

It rtCt - ',tti.t. .. f Mrs. Margaret J.y l+ ~;ntl'lt on•1 th, North side. *

Mls Clara c'la:rk. a student at theIc *'. ,1I .. I Montana. spent last Sat-.. a:t,,:,1 Suindly with her parents.

S ." u ii M:.-. 1I S. Clark. in Butte.t ,- \ I• . :'lnh•rg has returned

S / .'l .t I Iainlt t Uwo- teks' visit toS"-nds i, .Anaconda. Mil.s Blelenberg

We Can SaveYou Money

No matter how much better you think

you are going to do by buying your

Christmas presents somewhere else,

don't let go of your money untU you

have seen our goods and learned our

prices.

36-inch Bleached Muslin, 25 yards for

$1.

Unbleached Sheeting for Double Bed-

5 yard lengths for pair of sheets, 65c.

Bleached Sheeting for Double Bed-

Per 5-yard length for pair of sheets, 75c.

Bleached Pillow Casing-12 yards for

$1.00.

A Pair ofFine White BlanketsWith Pretty BorderMlakes a IandsomeChristmas Present

Whole StockGreatly Reduced

iBig Cut in Ladies' Cloaks, Capes and

Coats.

Ladies' Jackets-Pretty, stylish and

good quality. Reduced to $3.50, $5 and

$7.50.

was accompanied on her return homeby Miss Alice Lowry. the talenteddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Lowryof the Smelter city, who will be a 7guest for a short time in the Bielenberghome. Miss Lowry was at one time aleader of the younger society folk ofDeer Lodge, and her stay in this com-munity will doubtless be made a seasonof many social gatherings by her num-erous admirers.Fred H. Hoss returned Thursday

,frotn a week's visit to his brother,Lon H. Hoss, and family in Philips-burg.

Mrs. John Reid and infant are visi-tors from the mining town of Garnet inIthe home of Mr. and Mrs. TobiasSchhrts.

Miss Rickert of Butte spent a numberof days in Deer Lodge this week, aguest of her brother, Dr. Rickert, andfamily.

Mrs. Joseph A. Hyde and daughter,Miss Elizabeth Hyde, were guests ofMr. and Mrs. John King in ButteThursday and Friday of this week.

Miss Augusta Bielenberg entertaineda goodly number of our younger societypeople at the home of her parents onlEast Missouri avenue, the function be-ing in commemoration of the young'lady's 18th birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Martin and son,Master Charles. are in Butte thisweek, their visit to the mininig city'being for the purpose of procuring surgical aid for the young man, who hasbeen a sufferer for some time from apainful affliction of the eyes.( E. Girard, the well-known merchantof Warm Springs, and sister, Mrs. R.Dancereau, were guests of Mr. andMrs. P. Valiton last Wednesday. Mrs.Dancereau has recently returned fromMMontreal, Canada, where she accom-panied her aged mother early lastmonth, intent on remaining in thenorthern metropolis throughout thewinter. The lady enjoyed such poorhealth under the damp Canadian skies'that she was forced to return to hermountain home after a few weeks' so-journ with her relatives.

N. J. Bielenberg and son Howard arein the Big Hole country looking aftercattle Interests in that section.O. B. O'Bannon. Thomas McTague, H.

P. Napton and W. B. Wiles were inAnaconda lass Monday as witneassesbefore the grand jury.

Mrs. L. R. Hose and children arrivedin Deer Lodge Wednesday evening last'from their home in Philipsburg. Mrs.Hoss' visit to this city was mainlyprompted by a desire to seek a morehealthful spot for the abode of the lit-tle ones, as a malignant form of diph-theria is now raging in our neighboring')city.

William Wallace. a .well-known andprosperous farmer and stock-grower ofNew Chicago, spent Tuesday last withfriends in this city.

Edward Scharnikow, Esq., is expectedto arrive home this morning from Spo-kane. where he has been for the pastweek in tile interests of a client.

Frank Whitworth, popular in busl-ne• and social circles of our town, wasa visitor to Butte Thursday.

W. I. Higgins spent Friday in Butte,meeting friends in the Silver city's bus-iness world.Mirs. J. C. Savery of Cable was a vis-

itolr to the home of her mother. Mrs.Bernard. on South College avenue. sev-eral days last week.

A son of L. C. Parker. the miningmagnate of Garnet. Granite county. ar-rived in Deer Lodge last Tuesday fromthe Parker home at Merchantville. N.J. The young man will probably enterthe College of Montana at an earlyday.

Arthur Clark. who with Charles Ren.sitha f,.rmtrly had a lease noi the Pierremine -, the Plrinceton distri' t. M;assedthrough Deer Lodge Wednesdtay morn-ing en route front Butte to g;arnet,

I Extra fine, stylish and nobby gar-

ments, $10, $12 and $15.

Season's latest novelties reduced to $29and $26.

Handsome Satin-Lined Capes-Finest

selected Fur, including Astrakhan, Mar-

ten, Wool Seal and Electric Beal; re-

duced to $10, $20, $25 and $30 each.

Feather Boas, 50c each.

Fur Collarettes, $8.50 ,to $55.

Fascinators-In every conceivable

color and combination, 25c, to $2 each.

I Ice Wool Squares-Light, airy, warm

and graceful, $1, $1.50 and $2 each.

Fancy Aprons-Well made and pretty,

tucked and embroidered, 25c to $2 each,

Warm HandsKeep in Mindthe Warm Heartof the Glver

Ladies' Fine Silks Mitts-Pretty

knitted backs, $1, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.25.

Ladies' Lined Kid Mitts-Fur tops, $1

and $1.50 pair.

Ladies' Lined Kid Gloves-Fur tops,

$1.75 pair.

Misses' and Boys' Lined Kid Gloves

and Mitts-Fur tops, 75c, $1 and $1.25

pair.

where he has a lease on a gold prop- Ierty.

Mrs. J. H. Owings is convalescingfrom an illness of two weeks or more.

Attorney W. B. Rodgers and EmilHansen of Anaconda were social vis-itors to Deer Lodge friends Friday.

Miss Hudloff of Warm Springs was aguest of Mrs. Walter Gilmer Friday'last.

Miss Vonnie Owings was a guest inthe home of Dr. and Mrs. Hammond inButte Friday.

Mrs. John McCormick, who has beenvisiting in the home of her sister, Mrs.J. C. Robinson, for the past two weeks,will leave for her home in Missoulanext Tuesday.

In Bozeman.Bozeman, Dec. 18.-The last week has

been a very dull one so far as socialevents are concerned in Bozeman. Thecollege students are undergoing exam-inations, which, of course, necessitatesthe teachers and professors devoting alltheir time to the tasks in hand; themerchants and clerks are all busy withtheir Christmas trade, and the remain-der being in the minority have to becontented with their lot and spend theirspare time selecting presents for theirfriends and relatives.

The Contemporary club met withMiss Cantwell on Tuesday evening last,at the residence of Judge Martin onBlack street. Mrs. Ahern read a pa-per entitled "Lamentations of JeremiahJohnson," and Miss Travis and Pro-fessor Currier sang several songs. Af-ter the rendition of the programme theremainder of the evening was spent insocial chat. The members of the clubpresent were President Reid, Drs. Jen-pings, Traphagen, Wilcox, ProfessorsCurrier and Cobleigh, and Misses Cant-well, Travis and Harkins. The visi-tors of the club were Mr. and Mrs. PeterKoch, Miss Jones and Miss McKee.

Miss Addle Brandenburg entertained a.number of her friends of the high schoolat her home on Mendenhall street lastFriday evening. The evening waspleasantly spent with a word guessingcontest, in which the names of largecities figured as the answers. A prizewas awarded to the one who made themost number of correct guesses.

The guests were refreshed after thebestowal of the prize by elegant and de-licious refreshments, after which musicon the gramaphone was listened to withpleasure by all.

The Young Men's Institute gave itsfirst entertainment in its new quartersin the Tracy block last Saturday even-ing. A very enjoyable evening wasspent playing whist. The games beinghotly contested from start to finish andthe prize winners gained their honorsby only a few points. The first prisewas won by Miss E. Corcoran and JohnPeat and the booby was awarded toMiss Ida Kountz and George Maxey.After the bestowal of the prizes to thoseentitled to them, the young people ad-journed to partake of light refresh-ments, and then games were played un-til the clock showed thatS Sunday morn-ing was drawing nigh. Those presentwere: Misses Ada Dell. Agnes Gary,Alice Arnold. Ida K'un:z. Ella Arnold.Evelyn Corcoran. Anna Arnold. GraceGriffin. Willie lBrooks. Frances Bar-nett. Ethel Chrisman. Mamie Arm-strong and Mabel Foster. and Messrs.John Gary. George Maxey. Branden-burg. Tavern. Millis. D. Maxey. H. Pat-terson. Monforton. L. Arnold, Morgan-stein, Lyons. Jeffers. itezair. Titus. C.Flaherty. lHagen. Kountz. W. Flaherty. IE. Cuckrill. Sharm:n. I'at. torcoran.Fitzgerald. lta:r-. bra.gy,

The Hloz.- an hand l.u, . in adliitinn, their :•nnu.l .'n,',ert .•' h ttakes

I Misses' Kid Mitta-Lined, fur topS, $09

pair.

Ladies' Muffs- domely mad• 4.

well lined.

Electric Seai Muffs, P$16.

Astrakhaq Muffs, $8.50 and $5.,Persian Lamb Muffs, P0.50.

Alaska Seal Muffs, $15. ,.

Silk Waist-Silk. or Velveteen Waist,

stylish and always dressy, $5, $7.50 and

$10.

Silk Skirts-Of Rich material, well

mnade, very stylish; colored, $6, $1.50, $10

to $25; black, $5 to $35.

Children's Fur Sets-Muff and Collar;

very useful, warm and comfortable.

White Fur Sets, .$1.5, $.25 and $4.50.

Colored Seth, $2.75 and $3.

A Pretty FanIs a happy remembrance that lasts for

years.

Our Feather Fans are particularly

graceful, and come in all styles, $2, $4,

$5 and $7.50.

, Superfine Feathers and Colorings, $10,

$12.50, $15 and $20.

Empire Fans-In fine styles and et-

fects, $1, $L50, $2, 32.50 and $3.

i Very best styles and colorings, $3.50

$5, $7.50 and $10.

place on Jan. 4 next, will appear in anew role. They have discovered thatthere are a few in their midst who havetheatrical talents which have been lat-ent in the past, but on Jan. 4 will bepatent to all the public in and aboutBozeman. The first part of the nrm-gramme will be taken up with selec-tions by the band, solos and duets, andthe second with the rendition of thewell known laughable farce, "TheSiamese Twins," the leading parts tobe taken by Messrs. Howard, Simons,Wells, Chisholm, Sales and Morgan-stein and Bine Story. As all the con-certs of the band have been good andentertaining, there is no reason to doubtbut what they will be successful in thistheir new departure. The band is oneof the organisations of which the townis proud and although its members areall very young, their musio is good.

The Ladies' Aid Society met at theresidence of Mrs. W. C. Newton onThursday evening when a very pleasantevening was spent b'y about 20 ladies.

Benjamin Clofton and Miss Eva Eck-lund were married in Boseman by theRev. McLean of the Presbyterianchurch on Wednesday evening. Mr.Clofton was one of the fortuneate menwho had a good ranch rented last yearand made quite a sum of money off ofit. Miss Ecklund is a young lady whohas lived in Montana all her life, an7for several years on the West Gallatin,some five miles from Belgrade. Bothare well known and are in receipt ofhearty congratulations from their manyfriends.

Born to Professor and Mrs. Beach onSunday, Dec. 12, a girl.

R. C. Gordon of Manhattan was intown this week on business.

The following lodges, located at Boze-man, have elected officers during thelast week to fill the several offices of therespective orders:

Zona Chapter, R. A. M., held its an-nual election on Monday night as fol.lows: Rev. F.. B. Lewis, E. H. P.; W.0. Peck, K.; C. W. Jackson, S.; GeorgeCox, treasurer, and S. C. Kenyon, sec-retary.

Rising Star Encampment No. 8 I.0. 0 F.--Chief pat'k, G. Henke; Sr.W., J. S. Edwards; I. W., Fradie; highpriest, V. J. Bitner; scribe, A. B. Carow;treas., J. Mortis.

Western Star Lodge No. 4. I. 0. O.F., elected officers for the ensuing termas follows: N. G., V. J. Bitner; V. G.,G. Bertelsen; secretary, W. B. Bessey;treasurer, J. Mortis.

Norma Lodge G. D. of B. elected olm-cers for the ensuing term as follows.Noble grand, Miss Kate Sheridan; vicegrand, Mrs. Fowler; secretary, Miss M.Wiese; treasurer, Mrs. A. B. Carow.

The Ladies of the Maccabees haveelected the following officers for theterm commencing Jan. 1. 1888: Pastcommander. Mrs. W. H. Tracy; com-mander, Mrs. Hellinger; lieutenant com-mander, Mrs. T. Neves; chaplain, Mrs.Bowen; sergeant, Mrs. Backus; mistressat arms, Mrs. Kincaid; sentinel, Mrs.Hartcorn; recorder, Mrs. Schernalre;picket, Miss Burr.

Miss Lizzie Stucky has flnh.ti herterm of teaching school In J* 4ersoncounty and has returned home ftr thewinter.

Maud Cooke, who has been teachingat the Central Park school, has re-turned home for the Christmas holi-days.

G. W. Dickinson has gone to the Bit-ter Root valley to get his family. Hehas traded off his farm there for somelots in Boseman and will make this hishome in the future.

Miss Cantwell. of the Agriculturalcollege staff. left Thursday morning forBelmont. Iowa. to spend the Christmasholidays with relatives and also witnessa marriage.

Jus. A. Johnson returned from Spo-, kane. n here ht, has been attending the

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