Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-06-28
LAST NIGHTS RECEPTION.
AN ELABORATE SOCIAL FUNCTION
RENDERED THE EDITORS.
The Texas Press Association Pre-
scented iwth banner ut the
Residence OF MIR. and Mrs. O.
IL. siIIimnn and by Them.


ladies and the newspaper women. who
have been here for several days, will
20 away from the city with the con-
viction that Fort Worth Is the most
hospitable city in the state was a fore
gone conclusion before last night, but
the reception at the residence of Mr.. c.
II. slliiman last night settled the ques-
ton beyond dispute.
The AFFAIR was probably the most
elaborate social function that has oc-
| CURED In the city in years and VIII
long be remembered by the members
OF the Press association.
Mr.. Slliiman. whose public spirit ~
proverbial in business circles and
whose efforts In behalf OF Fort Worth
have acquired an International fame
surpassed even his reputation for nos
pitality and public spirit last night
His beautiful and spacious suburban
residence, on the corner of Texas ana
Penn avenues, the colonial architecture
of which In itself vouchsafes welcome,
was thrown open In honor OF the visit
ors, and the beautiful environments,
added to the efforts OF Mr.. and Mrs
Silliman. made the event perfect. The
mansion and spacious lawn was ablnze
with lights. Fantastic Japanese Ian
terms illuminated the lawn. while the
house itself. the interior decoration OF
which is unsurpassed In the state, was
brilliant with innumerable electric
lights. shining through UNIQUE ground
glass globes.
The guests were all assembled about
$3.50 o'clock. and conservative esti-
mate of the number Is 500. The entire
house was at their disposal, and they
wandered through the beautiful parlors
and filled the rustic seats OH the lawn.
Not only were the visiting Journalists
p-ssent The brains and beauty Of the
city were there in honor of the occa-
sion. and the tout ensemble made the
scene a brilliant one
After an hour or so was Imssed In
a manner thae was remarkable for the
lack OF stiffness unfortunately charao-
terlstic OF most formal receptions, the
guests We're requested to assemble on
the lawn to witness a presentation to
the Texas Press association. When
they had assembled, Mr. Sllliman step
ped forward and announced that Judge
Breedlqvc OF Brennan would present
the association with a banner He
then introduced the speaker
Judge Breedloye. after the applause
had subsidized, stepped forward, He said
that II was always pleasure to him
to talk to Texas people, and that II
was an especial pleasure to be COM
missloped by such happy family TO
speak in their behalf. He said that in
their behalf he had the honor to pre-
sent TO the association the national
flag Of Texas, and that he was glad
that the patriotic gentleman and lady
whose hospitality they were enjoying
had made the gift. for there were all
too few Of the glorious old days In the
state. He said that he would wager
that there was no one present who
could tell of the whereabouts Of half
dozen of such flags In the state. He
said that the excellent family which
he represented were but one of large
number OF patriotic, earnest families
In the state that were doing all they
could for II, and that the hospitality
and patriotism they were exhibiting
was eharscteristically Texan. He eulo.
gized the Lone Star nag, and said
that the beautiful emblem of the strug-
giles of heroes should be dear to all
hearts. He described how the flag and
It's heroic defenders had been trampled
IN me dust AT the Alamo and other
early battles Of the struggle for inde-
pendence, but that II rose again and
again until victory crowned 1t at
san Jacinto. and the tyrsnnlcal Santa
Anna was forced TO flee for life. He
s2id the nag was the emblem of putty.
patriotism and love In the hearts Of
all Texans, whether they We're new
corners or old inhabltant. In con-
eiusion he said that he felt sure that
ne was delivering the flag into hands
mat would always keep 1t at the head
that would never dishunor IL The
honored couple were aware that il
could be placed In no truer hands than
thQse VINO We're the pioneers of every
movement for the betterment Of tie
state and mgnkind.
Mr.. Sllliman then announced tha,
Sol Avery, eN-editor OF the Atlanta
Constitution, would reply on behalf .,f
the association.
Col. Avery said that in the absence OF
the president OF the association he had
been assigned the honor of receiving
the nag, and that he was most reluct-
ant on so short notice 10 reply To
such an eloquent address as that wbIcb
they had Just heard. He said Thar
flags have always been the symbol Of
honor, courage and devotion to prinri-
pie and right; aud that Texas. IKE the
rest of the South, had always adhered
TO these principles and as a state mad
the courage Of Its convictions. speak-
ing for the association, he extended
Its heartfelt thanks 10 the eenerons
donors, and he assured them that lis
proud and beautiful sllken folds would
never be lowered while In the hands
OF its REGIMENTS
Aults hand which was ensconoed
on the upper balcony. then struck I'M
Dixie" which was cheered ,o NJ
echo, ''s
Mrs. NJ. r. Walton then stepped for.
ward and, after announcing that Mrs.
slhmen had sent for the WomRu's prsgs
association first presented Mrs. slit
man with a badge and pin Of that as
ISOLATION as token Of regard.
The nag is a large aud exquisitelv
made Texas national fiaF, constructed
OF heavy SILK Mrs siluman experi-
epced considerable difficulty In getting
It made as, strange and sad 10 saw
she could not find anyone who i,,a,,,
the design. Finally she discovered n
lady who made the flag for her.
After the presentation OF the Gag the
guests dispersed about the grounds and
houses aud We're presently served with
elaborate refreshments.
Just before the affair broke I'M
about Il $50 o'clock. n Shaw Of Waco
made a happy speech Of thanks to Mr.
and Mrs SULLIVAN In behalf of the as
shown