The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22


three colors. The monu OF eight courses Car
Tried out, as far as possible this beautilu
and patriotic idea.
There Is something touching and subhir
in the meeting OF men or wonsn for nutr.
help. for mutual exchange Of thought an
expression, for the upbaIding 3f caus
which they have esppiispd and which
them is sacred. Ana so seemed the hrs
congress OF the literary clubs of this cit
| held In Masons hall last Thursday.
| was a gathering OF earnest. culture
women. women who would scorn 10 pos
SIS new women OF our old century; hu
mothers. wives. daughters and sisters
who, laying aside FOR one brief afternoon
the cares OF home life. gathered 10 daint,
array. with bright. smiling faces TO d.
homage to their chosen guests. Mesdamei
Rotan and Exall II was Indeed bcauti-
full picture; 10 private proprictorship beine
sought or any desire for vain glory, but
each free TO give and each free to take
and all bowling 10 those who had most u
give and thus were the most distinguished.
Mrs. Rotan, as representing the federal
cd clubs OF the State. was first introduced
| by Mrs. W. b. Siosson, acting president
Of the Ladies Reading club. the oldest in
the city. Ia a truly happy and original
manner Mrs. Slosson spoke Of the chosen
mission Of Mrs. Roam. who sought to slim
| uate. TO encourage. to uplift those who long
for something higher and better and who
had turned to the life OF literary clubs for
this uplifting.
AIRS Rotan Is an earnest, emphatic
| speaker one whose manner at once In
| spires one with confidence in her SIM
] certify and great goodness OF heart, all COM
| binng to make her the right woman In the
| right place. The words were plain and
| practical With no attempt q; learning and
scholarship, dealing largely In facts aud
statistics, showing the wonderful growth
OF the literary movement in Texas. which
now numbers hfiy-hyo literary circles and
5000 members. At the conclusion OF her
remarks handsome floral Offering OF
iessamine buds, tied with rich crimson
ribbons, was handed her. This was the
gift OF the Ladies' Reading clrh. the colors
Of the federation being white and rcd.
Mrs. ESall was next introduced In a
most felicitous manner by Miss Redwood,
president OF the Shakespeare club, who
voiced the sentiments OF all present when
she said that to know Mrs. Exall was, in
decd. Ito love her.
After a few pithy remarks about her "all
too flattering" introduction. aud slight
fear expressed that (her lecture having
been delivered once before1 the ladies
might realize the fact that hash warmed
over was never good etc. Mrs EXall
launched forth In the treatment of hcr
subject. The study OF Shakespeare"
proudly and fully conscious that she was
discussing topic OF never failing interest
and that abe knew how to handle H. IL was
not many minutes until all present realized
that she not only held an Aladdin's lamp
for brightness, but that she also welded
Ssladiu's blade in the kcenness OF her wit
and sareasm, Dlssecing Richard Grant
White she laid him down and dwelling
long and grandly upon the deep philosophy
OF Shakespeares works his subtle imagery
and transparent knowledge Of human ma
ture. she held her hearers at her will
while rich thought followed thought ana
sped by unnoted
Al the close Mrs Raphael presented the
floral gift Of the Shakespeare club. an
arranged basket of plnsies, In
which the monogram Of the club wax plain
ly seen. This was the work OF Mrs. Still
Hull's def fingers and was evidently la
hor Of love, The Womens Reading club
also presented beautiful cluster of jessa-
mines with crimson ribbons 1t bslng sim
liar 20 the gift of the Ladies' Reading club
to Mrs. Rotan showing those talismanic
colors. crimson and white.
\ rising vote of thanks was rendered tn
two speakers, after which introductions aud
general reception followed The sweet
strains from Prof. Morriss mandollns soon
floated through the room. dainty fruit
punch and cake were served by the loveliest
tuned Misses Kendall, Ross, Cannon.
Webb, Cummings, schoenman and Usher
assisted others in this pleasant duty
The decorations were very simple. but
exceedingly effective. the work of Mrs
MacGregor and her efficient committee.
Misses Jenkins Gearing. Schoenman and
Mrs, Hull Tho patriotic feeling of the
hour seemed To he uppermost. flags were
laviShy used, which, with the tone given
10y tan palms, ferns and cut flowers male
the place veritahle han OF beauty
Mrs. Holland, with her assistants. Mes-
DANES King aud Lockett, had placed the
retreShment table in the rear OF the hDl
above Il were draped the stars and Stripes
and around stood palms and dishes Of
fern while the sparkling crystal bowl
standing upon It's silver tray and rich lace
work completed perfect tout ensemble
Among visitors from abroad were Mrs.
Eva l.. Barden from Victoria who In
president Of the Broute, the oldest literary
woman 6 club In the state. aud Mrs. & II.
stone from Galveston, While Mrs Stone
10 not club woman In one sonss of tho
word, she yet represents in her official
Y,npacity the state organization of tho
iauehters of the Confederacy Of which
she Is president. and Is a member az tho
Executive hoard of the we'll known ana
mos, popular association, the Daughters of
the Republic Of Texas
w" iancS fingered. gathered IN
friendly little groups or retiring n mo
center OF attraction. the guests Of the NJ.
asrhoon who had made It so delightful, 4,
an, but adleu must he said. and mn felt
upon leaving that truer motto was nover
more truly emphasized. Let us not MIA
ness '"'" III hooi-
Ih| ladies' OF Houston Zee, tba, "a .A.
un.i.ns EFFORTS of Mrs. II. Il. MacCrecor
"un MISS Mamie Gearing, who orsonis,d |
me plan or bringing Mrs. Rotap and NJ
hNaii To our city, too much can NOT ~, |
salu aud much praise given. and Tho sin
uefe 'hanks of the committee OF arr,nge-
n,ehts are due to all who SO cheerfu,y an,
prnip'iy assisted In the entertainers.
mo hrisht and animated conyeraattor
anout the war. punctuatcd by toasts offersa |
oy uiNorent guests. One happily exnressoa
was MT to the Nations Guests hnt ~
tne honored Guest of the Occasion " Az
other to Our Boys In the Army" also - !
me Army and Navy ana the Red Wh,e
anu bine FOREVER was enthusiastlrn,,y no.
copied while Pinckney's toast was ofserna |
with cordial appreciation to "Our Hostess :, |
We MI this cup
10 one made up OF lovelness alone.
her health and would on earth ,bors |
stood. '"e'e
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