The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-13
CuttspIgII, HILL.

The concert given by the Epworth league
was grand success. A large aud apprecia-
tive audience greeted tho occasion and
frequent and loud applause demonstrated
their pleasure. The double duartette
from Brennan contributed largely 10 the
success achieved, and the selections they
sung were rendered In most accomplished
and artistic style. They are singers, in
deed, and Chappel Iill is greatly indebted
TO them nE assistance.
Miss Becker OF Brennan rendered pi-
ano solo uneaceptionabe In its beauty and
Incompatible in It's execution. Then came
a duet by Misses Ettielewis Matthews
and Miss Sadie Elliott milton, which they
Gang with sweetness OF voice indesorlbable
and with a depth OF pathos that could not
10 them for their assistance.
The solo sung by Miss Ettiefexls' Mat
thews was the accomplishment of the oo-
casion and was sung with power aud on
ergy the full glorious volume OF sound
floating out In the air. sometimes In
strength, and filing the room and then
sinking with II gentle cadence as If melting
into silence. She poured her soul into the
song and transported all who heard her
with her own passion, and whom she
ceased singing perfect hurricane of On
planse greeted her
Ii Is impossible to give all the details
of the concert. Besides music. We had reel
tatious aud posings artistic. The recita-
tions by Miss Becker OF Brennan and
Bisline, teacher in our college, we're
exceptionally good. showing their thor
ough familiarity and knowledge OF elocu-
ton
The object OF the entertainment was TO
raise funds. Anr the missionary department
OF the league and 1t is gratifying, indeed.
that so large and liberal a patronage WAY
extended
Mr. Thomas Mercer and his family
went to Houston to take part in the Fruit.
Flower and Vegetable Festlval Miss
Laura Jackson, one OF our most charming
bellies. accompanied them. Quite large
crowd will 30 down this afternoon.
The child OF Mr.. John Carlisle, which
had an attack of diphtheria. is much bet
ter and likely 10 recover.
Mr., j, Sterling Smih has moved into
his new residence, and gave q house warm
ing to the Young folks. Music by the Chap
pell Hill band whirling in the may
dance, love talk and repartee were an
gagged In. -------------
At a regular meeting Of the Lipscomb
Rifles the first prize winners AT the late
San Antonio drlll IL waa decided unani-
mously thai the company should give
grand masque military ball, the entertain
ment 10 take place December 81 The Rifles
never do things by halves on any occasion.
and as this is their first ball since covering
themselves with cash and glory at San
Antonio, Il Will be a very swell affair.
Their new srmory is just receiving the nm
ishlng touches and is one Of the neatest
IN Southern Texas. The following commit
tees were appointed
Arrangement committee-Lieutenant ".
c. Orchard. Sergeant G, d. Couley, A.
Greenwood. B p. Miles, W. II. Muenster.
Invitation committee-Liewtenant J. w.
Rainbolt. Captain r. r. Walker. l.. q.
Thornton, H. Nathan. S. u. Wells.
Reception comm!ttee--Sergeant II. 7.
stagnor. H. A. Ridout, T, II. Brown,
Claud Hail. w. A. Smith.
Floor committee Sergeant c. T. Green
wood Lieutenant p. c. Orchard, I.ieuten-
ant J. w Rainbolt. Sergeant r.. T. Stag
ner, Sergtat G. D. Conley,
WILLIS.
Tire following ladies and gentlemen were
among the visitors to the r. y, y fes-
tiyiilta az Houston last week Mr. and
Mrs. g. A. Mccall Mr.. and Mrs. a. NJ.
Carson. MIR. and ars. W. s. Caroihers.
Mrs. IL. Barb, Mrs. @. II iansberry.
Mrs. ~ A. CTayens. Mrs. II. s.. Fdier.
Mrs w. f. Malone, Misses jennie Long.
Lula Cravens, Leila Smith. Belle Hughes:
Minerva Briee. Maggie. Iettie and Annie
Hill: Messrx. l.. A. Daniel, NJ. G. Leylie.
a. W Barron j. j. ilrice. = =. flnlon.
Alex CARROT. J r.. Crawford. o. A,
Smith, n. W. Carr, Albert Jewell ard A.
70. Smith.
REV. n. w. Adams IL absent tLis week
al conference at Bryan.
Dr.. W. P. Powell was 1t Houston two