The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-30

be at once commenced. The club last wear
was composed OF twenty young ladies'. each
OF whom gave an entertainment OF some
sort during the season. While nothing al
an elaborate nature was attempted, all OF
t'ae germans, card PARTIES and other events
proved very enjoyable and 1t Is hoped that
the programme will be repeated this winter.
From advices received from all over the
State it appears that a number OF society
people from abroad will be In Houston
during the Fruit, Flower and Vegetable
Festival, to be held on December to 10,
inclusive. So far nothing has been done
towards arranging for a ball or any affair
CT kindred nature In honor of this ella a
OF the visitors. Last year the opening z z
german was given during the festival. but
these in Charge this season decided that it
would be we'll to get things started little
earlier. 1t is probable. however, that one
or more entertainments will be arranged
during the period named.
Van Bibber.
The marriage Of Mr.. Edward Burns, a
we'll known and popular young railroad
man OF this city, to Miss Eva Elrington
OF Fort Worth, occurred at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. H
EdrstEgton IN the Panther City Gu LIST
Tuesday, the 25th instant at .. m, Dr.
Low of Bryan offciated an5 Mr.. j. G.
White of this city, a friend of the groom S.
acted as best man. The maid OF hoaot
was Miss Olive Darlington, sister Of the
bride. The house was tastefully deco
rated with flowers end palms, festoons OF
smilax being arranged I'm pretty designs in
thc different rooms. The bride wore
handsome gown OF mousseline de so c over
white taffeta and presented very charm
ing appearance.
After a short visit to Dallas Mr.. and
Mrs. Burns returned TO this city, VII en-
they will make their future home, They
will reside at sos Polk avenue md have is
sued lat home" cards to their m my friends.
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The ladies who will have Charge OF the
cafe to be conducted during the Fruit,
Flower and Vegetable festival bv the ladies'
auxiliary for the benefit of the Young
Mems Christian Association held meet
ing on Tuesday in the interest of thoir
work. Those who will have the matter ~.
hand are Mesdames NJ. j. Boring, chair
man; James NJ. Gibson G. f. Walker.
Tom Swope. E. c. Crawford. G.. l.. Porter.
G. j. Palmer, N. j. kittrell. J. Nj. Maxcy,
J. G. Boring, Fl. Cortss. Seymour Brasher,
H. II. Roberts. E. l.. Dennis, S. Huston,
William Baily. M. II. Kay, s. H. H6sh
Bartholomew. Gray, Toole. Larkins, Gal
braith. Huey. Radford. Rowe, kaufman, ~
Mills. Bastian. Brant. Williams Branigah
and MISSES Amy Boring, Mary Sxope Ruby
Daley. Bessie Grant and Edish Sweeney.
Mrs. Tom Swcpe has resigned as chair
man OF the lunch and sandwich committee
and has been succeeded by Mrs. V. V. Da-
mon. who will name her own assistants.
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''Ye Quaker meeting will &c repeated at
Bryan hall Thursday night November 8,
with the following new attraetioas: Deacon
Toothorn's band, from Sleepylle, and a
comedetta. 'Deborah's Marriage" The
original programme will be given just IS
1t was before, so that those who did not
see it will not be disappointed. The Wo-
mems Relief Corps is repeating this a FAIR
because IL has been requested by so many
people who heard it praised so highly.
'Ys audience is requested to Keep gu et
with becoming manner whea ye
rrieri.s" come in, and wait till llhs spirit
moves them.
AT the meeting Of Robert u. Lee chapter,
Daughters OF the Confederacy, held last
Monday, Mrs. b. A. Randolph and Miss
Kate schafer were selected as delegates
to the National convention to be held at
Hot Springs on November 8. Extensive
prSparatlcns have been made for tisis event
the railroads have put ON a low RATE and
large attendance OF members OF the order
is expected.
The STATE convention will be held in
Houston ON November 30 and 80 and the
lelses Of the local esapter are doing all IN
their power TO make 1t the success it should
be.
Mrs. Charles B. Peck and her daughter'
Mrs. Samuel s. Paquin (nee Miss Helen
Peck, are visiting their husband and
father, Major Chasles B. Peck. ana have
apartments at the Bristol. The family
formerly lived ON Milan street. but hay
ing a home In Chicago and Mrs Peck
hesath not agreeing with the summer Gil
mate of Texas. most OF their time Is spent
IN the North They will go about toe
state somewhat during their stay. vsiI-
ing friends 10 Galveston, San Anton.o,
Austin and Dallas before returning NORTH
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The marriage Of Mr.. Edward Higgins OF
Decatur, IN, to Miss Catherire De Cousey
Of q. Paso occurred at the Church OF the
Annunc.atior, Tuesday afternoon at :
o'clock. the Rev. Father Hsunessey OIL
ciatinr. The attendants were MISS Auce
DC Cousey and Mr.. p, r, De Cousey: sister
s.,s brother OF the bride. and Miss MRg3ie
Ije (Jousey Of Ell Paso and Mr., Joha "
Cousey Of San Autonio. another sisttr sla
brother. we've ~ attendance: Tis $50 81
rations we're Of Pink and White A,Les " -
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