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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-06

| members. The Texas Magazine. an his.
torical journal published at Austin. has
| been adopted by the Daughters OF the Re-
public OF Texas as their official organ with
department devoted especially to them
and the work of the various chapters To-
Gated throughout the State, with Mrs. ]. j.
Arthur as editor
Through the efforts of San Jacinto chap
ter chapter Is being organized In beau
mont, where number vi prominent tamil
lies of the Texas Reput.Jc reside.
committee, composed of Mrs. j. j. Me.
Keever Miss Jennie Hunter ami Miss An
ME Hume. we're appointed at the recent
meeting OF the executive committee to
secure roster of the military of Harris
county during the time OF the Republic
and to make copy of the journal Of the
convention OF March, 1885, the only copy
cxtant being in the possession of tEe
Masons, and 1t is through their kindness
that copy will he secured for the archives
of the Daughters.
The chapter has ordered 1000 life size
Autograph portraits of General Stephen II.
Austin and General Sam Houston, which
they desire to place in the public school
buildings OF Texas, that in this way the
children OF Texas may become familiar
with the features and history of two OF the
most prominent heroes OF Texas The pre- =
sentation OF these portraits will probably
take place March 2. The vastness OF this
undertaking can hardly be realized nj first
thought but when we consider that there
are 5000 public school buildings In Texas.
requiring $4,000 portraits. the efforts OF the
chapter are worthy OF great commentator.
The Sketch club met on Friday after
noon with an interesting model in old Aun,
Margaret. who posed like sphynX, with
a half peeled potatoe in one hand and the
PAIRING knife In the other.
The club had business session after
the sketchlng and committee was an
pointed to draft BY laws and regulations in
regard TO new applicants for menhership
The club has growing membership and
1t has been found necessary to fcrmulate
some sort OF a constitution and to Impose
small due. so that in the future the club
Will be enabled To give q collective exhibit
II the worth OF the work done merits the
attempt. This would certainly be very
pleasant event and productive OF great
good to the club and to the city.
At the meeting OF the Woman's Reading
club on Wednesday the former secretary,
Mrs. W. r. Kendall rendered her rcsigna-
tion and read some finely written minutes
The resignation was accepted with great
regret by the club. Miss Gertrude Corey
was elected to MI her place. a committee
on entertainment was appointed. At a
meeting soon to occur Miss Hester Mitchell
will read a paper on the influence OF club
life among women.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-06


The residence OF MIR. J. NJ. Frost, at the
corner OF Gray and Basby. on Tuesday
evening last was the scene OF a very de-
lighttul gathering, the occasion being the
dedication of this home and the baptism of
his youngest son. Clearance Montgomery,
and nephew. Earl Rutledge Gordon, by the
Rev. Mr. Rankin. late pastor OF Shearn
church. AT this unique service were gath
cred the members OF the family only 1t
was house warming, but also a religious
service, and Dr. Rankin delivered SER
| mon upon the desirability OF dcdca,iig "A
( home TO God. A pretty feature OF the oc-
cosion was the number OF children present,
all members of the family. There were
| fifteen and out OF these only two girls. Al
ter the services a delicious collation. was
served.
This cosy home has two entrances into
large l. shaped hall, In which Is IA spacious
,tairway. Over the main entrance Is an
artistic piece OF art glass representing a
steers head typical OF MIR. Ftosts busl-
nessl. Opening into this hall on the right
are the elegant. double parlors, on the left
the library and dining room. which with Its
handsome mantcl and choice closet oppo-
site the art glass bay window makes this
a perfect octagon In shape.
Tho house throughout is elegantly fur
nshed and finished in curly pine and oak
Every convenience that modern science
could suggest has been employed In the al
iangemont
Mr.. Frost is lavish In the praise OF the
archtect-who was woman. He says
There is absolutely no reason why women
cen not be as good architects as men; iu-
deed With their domestic instincts and
knowledge OF home requirements they
should be as able to design convenient and
beautiful homes as are mon"
Messrs H. u. Barnett, j T. Wells Jr, |
Il. Baunbach. Fl. lIctmann and l.. Cordier
rendered their friends very pleasant |
dance Monday evening November &c. at |
the residence Of MIR. and Mrs a. Daumbach |
on Rusk avenue and jackson street.
Those present were:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-06
MOONLIGHT AND SHADOWS.

The white November moon shines full and
round
Upon the heech's waving limbs;
Below upon the foam-the snowy ground
a many armed sea devil swims
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-06
READY FOR A VACATION.

m all worn out" said the Campaign Lie
And don't care now who wins:
I've done my best,
So now III rest
TIL the fishing season begins"
Exchange.
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Musical NOteS.

Theodore Thomas, Anton Sedl, Walter
Damrosh. Emil Paur and Frand Van d r
Stuken, Americas five famous orchestral
conductors, have engaged Madame Tcrose
| Carreno as sololst during her Forthcoming
tour in the United States. In addition 10
| Nine. Carreno's concerts with orchestra,
a number of piano rccitals in New York,
Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia are in
| contemplation.
Max Alvary. the Wagneran tenor and
ideal "Siegfried." is seriously i'll In Jena
and his place In the DamrSsh Opera com.
pany will be taken by Ernest Kraus.
| Italo Campanine, the operate tenor. died
recently near Palma. Italy. The scene Of
his death was also his birthplace. His rep
ertory included nearly eighty operas, the
tenor roles CT which he could sing at a
| few hours notice.
! Houston enjoyed a very excellent musical
treat Thursday night. when the Bostonians
played Robin Hood" The playing. COS
| tunes and management were all OF the
usual opera which we are privileged to
hear. Cowles was glorious in his two solos,
Song of the Nine Tinkcrs" and the Arm
her parts in a way that filled ones soul
with delight and satisfaction. 20, Promise
Me" was fine.
| The baritone was good but his voice
was more ordinary. The first soprano WAS
very pretty and her songs were cute, but
her voice was thin and metallic. The sec
ond soprano was not brilliant, but very
good.
We do not have many such treats as the
Bostonians.
| The following invitation and programme
have been issued and promise rare treat
| in the way of studio recital;
Miss Annie C. Reel requests the pleas
ure OF your presence on Friday afternoon,
December IL. at $3.50 Programme
| Song-"Adelaide. .... E. -. Beethoven
Miss Reel.
Piano-"Nocturn". .... .... Chopin
Madame Goldberg.
Sond-"Happy Days" ... ....... .Strelezki
Miss Kidd
Violin-a. Romance" ..... Beethoven
b. Gavotte"... ... .. . Bohm
Piano-"Invitatlon to tho Dance" Weber
Madame Goldberg,
Song-a. THE Monotone. ...... Cornelius
b. Good Night. ..... $50. Bischoff
Miss Reel.
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fourth birthday Of their little laughter
Pauline. About twenty-five little folks
gathered In the cheerful parlors from to
3 and made merry as only children can.
They were fuliy capable OF dcirg Justice TO
the well filed tables at O orlocK. tun-
ming little souveuiis OF dainty Wine tlass
nlled with candy and tied wl,h baby blue
ribbon. stood n, each plate. and we're pre-
scented 10 the little guests. Cakes. evan
and fruit, nuts and candles in abundance
were served
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CALENDAR.
TUESDAY,

TUESDAY,
Theater, Rosabei Morrison In the drama
Carmen" Turn verein Leap Year hop
Ladies' Reading club.
WEDNEsDAY-
womans Reading club. Usher Wander
WORT wedding.
THURsDAY-
Mrs. r. Il. Morris entertains with cards.
Theater, matinee and evening, "Deyifs
Auction. Shakespeare club.
FRIDAY
Third Ward Whist club meets with Mrs
Dorsey Mason. Sketch club meets with
Mrs b. A. Randolph Miss Bell studio
recital.
On Wednesday night occurred the most
elegant affair In Jewish circles for some
time. the society bail at Assembly Hall.
The decorations were attractive. green or
various sorts. moss and vines being used 10
form the background for the pretty Japan
ese lanterns which were strung In SENT
circles across the empowered stage and In
the balcony. The stairway at the rear Of
the hail. which was hung in Spanish moss,
was the base Of two arches of gaslights.
Refreshments were served In the bal
cony. on tete- -tete tables enclosed by
Japanese screens. to form little booths The
tables bore all the refreshments which win
ter dancers could suggest. aud every deli /
cacy was OF the incest quality and prettily |
served The central table which was strict |
ly ornamental. was declied In small yellow |
chrysanthemums. and bore two candelebra |
burning three yellow candies each. Dur
ing the evening refreshing punch was sery
cd from table With decorations in Jarln-
ese effects In the front OF the hall Colby I
was the caterer and everything WAS Of the )
incest quality.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-06

Max Alvary. the Wagnerlan tenor and
ideal "Siegfried," is seriously i'll In Jena
and his place In the DamrSsh Opera com.
pany will be taken by Ernest Kraus.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-06

Third Ward Whist club meets with Mrs.
Dorsey Mason. Sketch club meets with
Mrs. d. A. Randolph. Miss Bell $ studio
recital
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-06

Mrs. Edwin r. Parker Of 1904 Louisiana
street has changed her lat home day
from Thursday to Wednesday OF each week.
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Mrs n. A. Randolph will entertain the
Sketch club next Friday a. her home; iiIt
Capitol avenue. Each member Is requested
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

and afterwards adopted declaring
more explicitly that powers not spe-
ciHcally surrendered were reserved 10 the
states Before and at the time OF the
formation OF the Union. therefore, the
contention was made by many OF our
greatest statesmen and purest patriots
that the right Of State to Withdraw
from the Union had never been sur
rendered, and could be exercised when
deemed advisable.
BEAUTY OF THE MEMORIAL.
Mr. Muuford paid a tribute to Jefferson
Davis. who was indicted for treason, but
never tried. declared that in the clear
recognition of the rights and motives or
those who fought will be found the
surest road 10 recognition and trusti
made an earnest plea for the recognition
of the integrity Of intention Whlch I'M
neued men on both sides, and the re-
membrance Of all that was brave ana
kuiehtlv and all that was maguanimous
and strong. referred to the iact that the
prowess and Valor Of American arms rs
exhibited in that strife, IS being recos-
nizcd and eulogized the Wide world oVer
and. I'm conclusion said: "Ihe sentiments
awakened by this place and the service
Of this hour demonstrate the beauty anu
use of this annual memorial In TINS
Gods acre doubly sacred because of tho
thousands sleeping here who offered thelr
lives i'm defence OF their convictions ana
country, let us each year assemble. Let
ms come 20 pay our tribute TO patriotIc
worth. and catch inspiration for a noDler
discnarge Of the duties or lie. Lel US
come 10 keep beautiful the place where
rests the ashes Of this great army OF
heroes. Nppiause)
WORK OF NOBLE WOMEN.
'In this patriotic work the noble women
OF this land have ever held an honored
primacy. In the long years OF war her5
the more trying role. 10 send her loNgd
ones forth to battle. 70 listen IN loneh-
ness for the tlding5 Of their death or
safety to nurse the sick, TO bind up the
wounded. and oft-times 20 bury the dead.
Whom the war was over, hers was the
heart which beat with unfailinS sympathy
a.. ,bo mon who fell She led the move
ment which IS hlling the land with monu-
rneuts 10 uerpotuate the valor or the
Confederate soldier. She led In the Work
OF gathering from battlefield ana way
side the remains OF those burlel WheIs
thev feu into Oakwood and Hollywood
and other beautiful cemeteries OF thlS
Southern T,aud with more than Veatai
care she guards the places where thHir
oshes rest. and with each returning
spring-time makes fragrant with MOVERS
their graves, IN token Of her remem-
brance (Applause)
"1,o This holy work I invoke the al
Ieeiquce of all people. II Is a privilege
ma foss than a duty. or the thousands
h,,rieJ here the names Of few II any, are
known. Thev come from all the common
weaitbs of the far-stretching South. But
thev rest I'm the soil Of Virginia, hard by
her proud capital IN whose defence they
ZEN. Hers. therefore. the high trust to
honor their memories and guard their
graves Thus duty, with patriotic teryor'
we recognize to-day; this obligation, "heh
the twilight Of our days shall come we
I'm bo-uaath TO our children, and so 70
,bo ca-s and protection Of the brave Tar
on in summers yet to come" "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
The Dry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK. May 9.-The weekly re-
suit In the cotton goods division OF the
drv-eoods market has been, on the whole'
encouraging 10 sellers. There has been
fair amount of business transacted. which,
a. not well distributed, has been most
noticeable in departments where general
strength usually first develops Print
cloths have advanced Lice. and under
tbeir influence low-grade blcached goods
have tended upwards. The advance ln
regular prnt-cloths has been tne sur,
,,,7so NJ the week. as it has been secured
IN the face Of an enormous stock Of goods
On hand in the absence Of any demand
~ noment. The course Of the market for
raw cotton has been factor In the situa-
lion. and is entirely responsible Tor the
rise IN print-cloths. To-days market mas
rnrod oulct in all departments, but the
,voel closes without loss OF tone. and any
previous improvement in values well
maintained
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
the ontsIde world- az tom broke DC

the outside world. this storm broke Ike
some besom Of discord and destruction.
The tocsin sounded from Common
wealth to Commonwealth. summoung
their sons 10 repel the threatened inya-
sion. Like the sign OF the blood-staine1
cross to the clans Of Roderick Dhu.
from every Hill and valley The people
pressed forward to answer the call Of
their States. In Cottage and Cabin. as
well as Manor and Hall, the call was
heard. and as quickly obeyed. Ques-
tlcns OF expediency. material loss, sue
cess or failure, vanished: duty to coun-
try valOr. and honor-these were the
considerations which controlled.
FULL ARMORED IN ITS STRENGTH.
The power which threatened stood
full-armored in its strength-rich in
teemlng populations, diversified wealth.
established government, and last. but
not least. the prestige and venerauon
OF the Old Flag and the Old Constitu-
ton. The combat IS all too unequal
But the battle is Joined. and the citizen,
now a soldier, goes forth.
In the struggle which followed he
wrought deeds OF constancy and valor
which illumne the dark picture Of that
period OF storm and stress. In the shock
OF battle, on the weary march, in the
disease-stricken hospital. in nakedness
and hunger, he stood faithful and un-
daunted.
DO you ask FOR examples Of unQuestion-
ing response to the calls Of country?
Bring 70 mind the days Of 1S6i-its ar
mics. listed from gray-haired sires TO
STRIPPING sons, which as by magic took
the field.
DO you ask for examples OF intrepid
courage-the dash OF the cavaller-which
marches On to certain death. and "grects
the unseen with a cheer? Then. among
an hundred other examples turn to the
great tragedy at Gettysburg, and the
immortal charge of Picketts Division.
A field swept by a storm OF shot and
shell; the Ridge, a "bastion fringed with
fire.. the devoted band moving with
dauntless front across the field to take
the heights. Now the gray line is lost
to sight In the smoke OF battle. Now
il reappears. and, though decimated by
a pitIiess lelden-hail. still moves onward
and upward Onward and upward. while
all the world wonders" and the heights
are won-wonl but only for a moment
for won with the lives OF the yictors.
The poet-laureate Of old England has
celebrated with stirring verse the glori-
Gus charge at Balaklava. As yet no
poet has arisen TO commemorate In be-
fitting strains the glories Of Cemetery
Heights, but from man to man. from
father 10 son, the simple yet wondrous
story Is told.
JACKSON LIKE a STONE WALL.
Do YOU ask Tor examples OF calm
courage, the sturdiness Of the Ironslde2
Recall the battle OF First Manassas The
victory hangs in the balance. At one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10


John Croppcr have been untirlng In their
efforts to revive the Virginia Society
A meeting was held in the Westmore-
land Club the 25th OF July, 1883 and
temporary organization was effected with
James Aston Cabell, president; Dr.
George Ben. Johnston, Vlce-pIesident'
Jobn Cropper. treasurer, and Patrick If.
q. Cabeu. secretary. Mr. Aston Cabeu
resigned the presidency in 1893, and Major
Herbert A. Claiborne was elected to Ill
his place.
It was decided to apply Cor reinstate-
ment in the society General at the next
meeting after this temporary society was
formed. The S0ciety-General appointed
committee of one from each state So
cletv to pass on the Virginia case.
Accordingly. Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner
~ New York, and Colonel Clifford stan
lev Sims. late Judge Of the Supreme Court
of New Jersey come TO Richmond, ana
examined the applications that had been
made. They passed twenty members as
qualified 10 organize the Virginia society,
brt required a fund OF 500 Tor each
member. or 5000 in cash, before the So
cietv could be admitted. Necessarily. the
raising Of this fund has given cousidera-
bic trouble, and has caused much delay
An tbe reinstatement Of the Virginia So
friends Of the Cincinnati, however, 20
know that the fund has now been raised,
and the Virginia case will be presented
10 the Socioty-General, at Philadelphia,
next Wednesday, with twenty names, and
5000 in cash.
TO REPRESENT VIRGINIA.
The gentlemen who Will represent the
virginia Society as delegates at this meet
ing i'm Philadelphia next Wednesday are
Or George Ben Johnston. an eminent
physician and surgeon. and p. II. G.
Cabeu. a successful young lawyer both
Of this city. also, Mr. Heth Lorton, now
Of New York. but formerly well known In
tbis city. and Major r. oliver Towles, a
brother OF the late Professor Towles. or
the University Of Virginia, and John
Cropper. formerly a distinguished lawyer
of New York. but now a resident OF
Washington. Mr.. Cropper is now a mem
ber of the New York Society, but VIII
resign therefrom and join the Virginia
Society on its organization. lie repre-
sants Lieutenant-Colonel John Cropper,
OF Accomac and has recently purchased
I'm that county the old Cropper nome
stead
MONUMENT TO WASHINGTON.
The society general will be guests IN
pbiIadelphia of the Pennsylvania state
eocietv and some very interesting cere-
,conies win take place. The Pennsylvania
society has raised a fund of $4,000 with
wIich to erect a monument 10 George
Warrington. the first president-generall
of tine society, and the cornerstone OF
this monument viii be laid at Philadel-
phia during the meeting.
MIR Cabeu will leave MONDAY on the
noon train for Philadeiphlt anu WI" Jo5n
NJ Cropper and Major Towles In
WaEblneton. Dr. Johnston, who is now
in Cbicago. will come from there 10 Phila-
da,nbia Monday night aud Mr. Lorton
Tni come over from New York Tuesday
Tbe Virginia delegation viii be quar-
tered at the Stenton Hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

Howe and Colonel William Polk, North
Carolina: Francis Marion, Peter Horny,
Isaac Huger. and william Washington
South Carolina; Samuel Ebert and Jo-
seph Habershaw, Georgia. In France
the roll OF names was peculiarly Illus
triors and included Lafayette. DE
Graesc. Northumberland Baron de
Viomenu. and his brother, the Count de
Niomenl who became a marshal or
France. and Counts Alexis de Fersen
and Won Stodinck each of whom eventu-
olIv hceame Marshal of Sweden.
."rhe French roll also included the Duke
40 st Simon. who became captain
general in Spain. and Prince de Brosle'
grandfather Of the present Prince ana
Duke de Broglie; Senator OF France.
Also Marshal Berthier Prince Of Neut-
chatel and Wasram, and Lieutenant
General the Duke de Castries.
CELEBRATE THE FOURTH.
Patriotism Is a marked characteristic
Of the Cincinnati, and, as the insu-
tuition requires it, the state societies
annually meet on July 4tn, and after
wards the members dine together with
customary toa-ts suitable 20 the day.
rhe Rhode Island State Society meets,
according to act OF the Rhode Island
state legislature. in the senate cham
be~ OF the Colonial State-HOuse. IN Pro-
vilonce. or in Newport
Several OF the general ohlcors-name-
~ the Hon. Hamilton Fish and the Hon.
John S,uyler-have died since the last
trienn.al and their places VIII De filed
al ne approaching meeting. Several OF
the state secretaries have been changed.
ond recently the whole society sustained
n boavy loss in the death of Judge Chf-
Ford Stanley Sims. president Of the New
Jersey Society.
THE VIRGINIA SOCIETY.
The virginia Society was the largest
NJ the state sb,ieties, numbering &s
members. although many Virginia officers
- DO revolution took up I'm Kentucky
ana the Northwest Territory bounty
lands. which were allotted 20 officers Of
tho Revolution and the cry o. Cll,c.i'-
natl in ohio was founded by members
% this society.
The arst meeting Of the Virginia So
clety was held in FrederlcSsburs on the
9Th OF october. 1883. and lasted ior thFee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
.Ry LINEAL DESCENT.
,rIs'y Of Cincinnati Composed Ol
Revolutionary Officers Descendants.
.,r,,1.L MEETING THIS WEEK.
s,.Jon 20 lie Held I'm PhIndcl-
1.-THE Virginia Society VIII
send Delegates and he Re"d"it'ed'
.,.,or, Of the Organization.

,.. society General OF the Cincinnati
~ o., Oldest and most distinguished
..- r.tr5uc organizations. viii hold
.....r.sl meeting in Philadelphia this
Tho sessions. which begin on
~. ..sy ana continue through three
uul be- hold in the rooms OF the
..-,.ai Society OF Pennsylvania.
-,.-s wiu te in attendance about forty
.....,es from the various State socie-
Including representatives from
.. THE French society was form
.. composed OF French officers, who
..-..l in the army and navy Of the
..r states. General MARQUES de La
... who was Washington's aide
.~o. and was I'm charge Of the Con-
..,.I army in the State Of Virginia
o., of the presidents Of the French
Zoo which presented General George
.r-8r. PrcsIaentGcneral Of the
... .a the United States, with a
..-a icuellel badge Of the society.
,.rabe mcmeuto IS now IN tho
... OF me presilont-geueral, and
-...-,1 Nashlnpton's own badge IS in
~. ,q.ssseion Of colonel Asa Bird Gard
o. new York, secretary-gcne-
of the society.
.ra ~ the most interesting features