The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-11-10

at the Avenue hotel Monday nlghV,
which afforded much pleasure TO the
twelve or fifteen couples who partici-
pated therein.
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The Path Finders met Wednesday
as per adjournment, the president
presiding. The occasion was rendered
noticeable by the presence of addi-
tional bright young faces--earnest
thinking girls, who have joined their
older sisters, cleaning in the fields Of
learning. The program was briefer
than usual because of the sickness
and consequent absence of several
mem bers whose names were enrolled
for the afternoons entertainment.
Mrs. Davis read q succinct and well
written paper on the history of Eng
land from king Alfred's reign to the
Norman conquest" and gave her
hearers much pleasure with valuable
information. Mrs. Kreisle followed
with summary of the literature of
that period, gracefully Swimming over
the beauties of ideas and cOndensing
the cream of the whole in manner
that evidenced the thought and study
she had given her paper. The order
of business was then taken up and
several applicants for membership
voted into the club. When outlining a
program for the next weekly meet
ing. The ruling of "the chair" was
called into question by the treas
urer, whose summer in Canada seems
to have increased not only her avoir-
dupois but assurance as well. Sho
grew so Obstreperous in her demand
for change of names on the program,
because of priority of membership,
the dignity of the chair" became en-
dangered, but happily the individuals
interested with all the sweetness of
youthful good nature effectsd between
the dear little treasurer sat down tri-
and 1.-The chair" breathed
freely again.
Wednesday next being the ami
versary of the organization of the
club there will be reception of Off
GERS, and all members are earnestly
to meet promptly at the res
idence of Mrs. G. e. Anderson at 4
o'clock p. m.
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One of the principal events of the
week will be the appearance OF Mrs.
Alice j. White, the great Improved
and Artistic Dress Lecturer at the
board of trade hall Thursday after
noon aG $3.50 o'clock. Her appearance
will be of particular interest to the
ladies as Mrs. White is said to pos
sess some twenty creations of Worth
that she exhibits to the lovers Of the
incidental to her lecture on
that theme.
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On the 23rd inst, the appearance of
one of Austin's we'll known and charm
ing debutants will be signalled by a
very elaborate and elegant reception.
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Austin society will be especially |
fortunate this winter in being graced |
Oy the presence of some beautiful
bellies from other cities. Miss Collins
IF Nashville, Tenn, as the guest of
Mrs. w. R. Handy, is the first to IA
vor Austin. Miss H. Shook, an At.
anita belle, will be here Monday, the
gu est of Miss Withers, aud during the
coming month some dozen others are
expected.
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Mrs 7. +. Mitchell issued invita-.
lions to number of society ladies for
last Thursday afternoon to meet Mrs.
John Garland James, and though the |
day was dismal and rainy the invited
guests assembled en- masse in the |
flower decked rooms of Mrs. j. H. |
Smiths hospitable home on West |
Eighth. Mrs. James will reside in |
Austin in the future, and being en-
dowed with rare charm of manner,
sweet voice and distin-
guished presence, she will doubtless
attract much attention. Mrs. Mitchell |
in her usual happy, nat
ural manner, extending warm well
come to each, which was reflected ia
the thorough enjoyment of all. The
spacioust west room was arranged for
euchre, at the close of
which Mrs. A. G. Goethe and Mrs. G.. |
j. Smith, each counting twelve points,
proceeded to compete for the antique
vase, which was carried Off by the
latter. Mesdames Lowry, Myrick
and Miss Helen Grant having made
equal counts, competed for the Column
bian spoon, resulting in Mrs. Myrick's
success. Miss Sallie Starlight tri-
took possession of the
'booby."
The rooms were handsomely deco
rated. A notable feature of which
was an artistic pyramid of ferns and
begonias, resting in the centre of the
main hall-this lovely piece was de-
signed by Mrs. Barrett. The follow
ing ladies were present: Mesdames
J. s. Hogg, John Garland James, r.
j.. Hood, f. M. House, A. M. Collins,
j. j. Tobin, DR.. Steiner,D. Il. Iglehart,
C. J. Smith, A. G. Goethe, Lewis
Hancock, M. w. Moore, w. H. Tobin,
Julia Trultt Bishop, Chas. Evans,
John S. Myrick, Fannie Dinwiddie,
G. w. Daniels, Charles Lowry,
Anna d. Hearne, Carl Drake,
John Maxcy, Frank Glover, Walter
Caldwell, l.. M. Croker and Misses
Pease, Steele, Starlight, Hendricks,
James, Ottley, Hunter, Rizpah Bow
ers, Hazy Bowers, Grant, Maud Shell
ley, Teagarden, Maud Moore, Mary
Miller and Helen Beall.
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