The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-25

in me nature OF a reflection on the people
who entertain. for the fault invariably Les
with the guests who come late. From 0
p. m. to /: 49, or, at the latest a m, Is
amply sufficient FOR any ordinary german
or like event, but when the guests persis;
in waiting until 10 or 1880 10 so 10 an az
fair which is supposed to begin anywhere
from one TO two hours carrier, the result
Is manifest. AS to whether the young
ladies' or the men aec to blame tor this con-
dftjon of affairs | am not prepared TO say.
1t may be fashionable for man who IS
compelled TO labor over desk all tai
long TO spend the larger part OF the pre-
vlous night at german. or some o,har
like affair. but it most certainly Is not
sensible. Van BlbDer.
The german given by Miss Lorenzen
at her home on Dallas avenue Tuesday
night was a very pre;ty affair and 1t goes
without saying that IL was thoroughly en-
ioNlble 1t was the first event OF It's klnd
given shis season. all the others occurring
heretofore having taken place in some OF
the various halls OF the city, Miss Loren
zen's home Is very handsome one ami
| It's attractiveress was further added TO ON
/ Tuesday night by tho use of decoration
which, whAe they we've not elaoora,e, wer.
thoroughly artistic and showed the results
OF perfect TASTE. The oafpet in tho two
large parlors and In the hall was can
yased for tho Convenience of the cancers
| m1h in u smaller halfway into which the
dining room opens was placed the pmAch
bowl. from which delicious variety oil
champagne punch was served by an at
tendallt. The musicians were stationeA In
a bower constructed by cuttung oil one
porUion of lhe main hall am were com
rlutely screened from view by banks OF
green. The rooms were decorate ed through
out with holly, which was arranged In a
very artistic manner in places where IL
would appear to the best advantage. Every
ch0lkie.ier bore spAg OF mis letoe, which
privilege beStowtrg plant was also usei
effectively In the apartment made by en-
dosing the east gallery with canvas. Tai
coy resting place was plentdully fur
nished with aottees easy chairs and cush-
ions, anJ afforded delightfwl spot In
which To spend the time between tho
dances, On a mauteipieoe in the han v
erai vases OF handsome yellow chrysan he
NUNS were placed aud on @ nearby table
was collection of lovely pink vases, ole
OF which wan presented 10 each lady guest
10y twp DAINTY ttute misses, Hortense
Lorenzen and Eddie Atkinson, who also
handsd out the programmes and furnished
each OF the men with n sprg Of holly, the
bright green leaves nild red berries OF
which coatrasted pleasingly with the black
coat lapels to which they were pinned
From The ante-room In which the punch
was served one caught 81 mpse OF the
handsome dining room. the table In which
was covered with dainty drawn work and
bore cut glass vase flllel with rel carna-
lions. Ferns and potted plants were used
effectively in the different rooms
The programmes had on them engage
meet blanks for TWO wal t2es. two two
stops, n polka. four cotillons and three
hatepnissions. Tho figures OF the german,
all OF which were very pretty. though
easily followed, were led by Mr. Abbott
Cockrell with tho hostess. Dainty refresh
ments, consisting OF salads coffee choco-
lnlto. Ices and cake. were served during the
second intermlssiou
Those who enjoyed tho charming hos
pltalfly of the hostess were: