The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-02-20

the gu Ui0e for the new sensation
promised them in the name Of the en-.
tertainment, Waco in the Year Two
Thousand. A number of men prom
inen: in business and social life here
received special invitations to come
and gaze as though a spy-glass, into
the future and see themselves in the
vista of hundred years. Thus quite
large audience gathered in the col.
lege chapel last evening, where the
promise of the cards was more than
fulfilled.
After graceful song and a well
rendered piano solo by two of the pu
pills, Miss Laura Yates read short
propectus, putting us in touch with
what to come.
1t appears that afternoon teas where
women meet aud gossip are not of the
fashion of this world which pass away.
Yet gazing down the corridors of time
We beheld gathering which at dis
lance looked very like a sight we
may see on any afternoon in even
this half developed stage of civiliza.
ton. The Maid of Athens, in her
parlor, quite naturally indulging
in some anxious fears as to the success
of "her at home," soliloquizes for
moment, then turns to greet her fast
arriving guests. Among the fair
danes we recognized Dora with dear
Gyp, Jeania and Fife Deans, the
Lady of the Lake, Dolly Warden and
Mrs. Bardett, Lucille, Cigarette, Becky
Shopp, Mrs. Lockwood, Cleopatrs,
Vashti, Mercedes and Liza Uyda,
Amy Robsart, Daisy Miller and a
train of others.
The quick bright da-
logue adopted partially from
looking backward and partially from
their moral character, favored with
gossip about wellknown people and
good humored hits at local celebrities
proved very divertng and not only
amusing, but instructive. The ar
rsngement of the dialogue showed
wide range of reading, keen wit and
positive talent for adaptability, and
altogether reflects the highest credit
upon Miss Harrison. Misses barrow
and Sheppard came in for their share
OF praise in the music contributed by
their pupils.
The evening proved great success.
Ga last Wednesday evening Mr.,
and Mrs. E. w. Thompson of
Washington street, entertained Sc.
leet party of young people at drive
whist given complimentary to their
sister, Miss Lille Thompson. The
game resulted in Miss Sadie Pearre
being the victonous lady player, and
Mr.. Ned Marshall the most successful
gentleman, Mr.. Bonner Cornish re-
ceiviug the "booby." Dainty re-
freshmeHts were then served and the
evening was very pleasant to the par
tici pants.
Those present We're Misses Good
rich, Pearre, Katie FISHER, Dickey,
Burk, Walker Thompson and Mamie
Thompson and Messrs Carnish Mar.
shall, Neil, Sears, Brown, Schmalsteig,
Massey and Mr.. and Mrs. HI. D.
Brown.
Last Sunday evening "Our Young
Progressive" surprised Miss Emma
Beer at her home on North Eighth
street, and took peaceful possession of
the house. They brought music and
refreshments with them and the place
soon assumed quite festive appear
ance. When order was restored Mr..
Alexander Sanger, the president, an.
nounced that it was the intention Of
Our Young Progressives to testify to
their appreciation of the kind endeav-
ors of Miss Beer on behalf of the club
and in a neat speech he presented
that lady with handsome white and
gold music stand. Miss Beer was
overwhelmed with surprise and pleas.
ure, but managed to make suitable
reply.
After partaking of the delicacies
supplied by the members of the young
club dancing was the chief order of
the evening.
The Ladies Whist Club met on
Thursday at the residence of Mrs,
John f. Marshall on South Third