The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02

Address Df. X. v. IlCrCe, Buffal0I
which was one OF the most noye,
ed. 1t was receiving without d,
the attractions which the preselu
married ladies lend.
The constant stream of callnl
/ filled the beautiful parlors throut
afternoon was the most powerfulis
ial OF the complete success OF TIL
The other ladies who shared
| deserved honors We're: Mesdana|
Root. o. C. Drew, H. +. Rirs|
Crane, S. r. Luggh, G. A. MlAtij
Cage, b. F. Weems, w. y.SR.1
T. j. Boyles. w. H. Crank. G. u
j. M. Dorrance, Fort Smith, Marrj
ter.
Much has been said about the
floral decorations. but beyond U
venture of a. doubt none excelled|
monious loveliness those at Mrs.
home yesterday.
The flowers and green plants "
the same as at other homes; butt,
here all natural, and far more 4
consequently, even more pretty
ception was neighhorhood ada
lady participating in, it equally ~
honors, and all had contributed 4
separate homes the pride and
their Conservatives.
The refreshments were as dellc
fresh from the hands of Phyllisl
enjoyed with u relish that spohI
in praise of the gracious ladies \
pared them. Long life to Nevz
ceptions.
The beautiful home Of Captain4
William Christian at ITO Clay ay1
also thrown open, and its hosplh
opened and shut upon hundreds q
cd callers during the afternoon
ing.
Tho homo is not built in tMS
grand style, but its beauty is OF h
cottaGe-like beauty, and the idae
ried out within by the low r.
straight mantels and simple ornan1
The front drawing room Is furl
the native Texas curly pine and
with brightly floor, covered WITH
fleecy rugs.
The room never looked SO rich "
on yesterday. Immediately IN fNl
door is an archel corner, largA
cosy corner, and formed by q yen
design of the staircase. which
such manner as Lo form Us
overhead. At the turn in the sla'
Of unheard OF size reared their bro
the staircase, and.
with green vines, formed one o.
beautiful houses of living green
able.
In the parlor the picture at ~
70 sweet and dainty that it y
'estful to the eyes to gaze upon
would be a sin TO spoil the per
nony in white by attempting
ional decorations. This room ava
is prettiest holiday gown.
Mrs. Christian and the many
istiug her are responsible for ~
Iished on New Years day one d
delicious coIlations that ever
rom a cuisine.
Those ladies who so charming
n receiving We're:
Mesdames Charles w. Nelson
.ockett. u. X. Ewing, Pat Chru
is NJ. Burton, X. S. Lovett, T.N
:. c. Dunn, II. w. Garrow, ~
hear, J. j. Cannon. Bryan Heara
hickey, Gustave A. Mistrot
iunger, John II. Lockman, Sinc
sIro, w. H. Palmer, Edwin we
and, ID. +. Stuart. Aubrey ny
. McKeever, Jr., Sterling n. ~
Jennie Price, Miss Belle Fem.
lie Kidd, Miss Elsa Schmidt. ~
lite. Miss Bessie King, Miss
Iiss Lula Bryan, Miss McKeeveE.
leveland, Miss Carrie Cargill.
lrd OF Louisiana, Miss Mabel "
ibbie Dunn, Miss John; miss
Orange, Miss Bessie Warneh
,ck OF Virginia, Miss Josie bw
la Tyler, Miss Lula Kirkland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Medium rece's
10 at their lovely home. lodi
We, With dancing from 10 70
IRE gracefully assisted ny -
dies: s
Meslames l.. n. Parker. III.
nm Shearn, Reed Dupree, y:
enry Hrashsar. C.. n Lucy, IA
IA, Henry Dickson. JEFF N. ~
roseriose, Frank I.ufnm, ".
ISIS Belle Dunbar. Miss CorH
a Lloyd. Miss Alice Gibbons
cKcever, Miss Rosa HiIe.
ennArd, Miss Medium.
The house was decorated
d beautiful display OF palms:
rnery. until the whole visinis
0 inside OF the house was per
! In appearance. Masses o
cen twining around and ann
& the long stairs. ~.
The pDrlor was de .orated WtL
: beauty. and the elaborate
the earliest of flowers WAS
dom been seen In Houston.
The dining room opened iuio
", which was perfect lahryn
ton. and quite the mcst Den
the Kind seen In Housts
my days.
champagne punch and elapqI
'nts OF substantinls ware
IN 10 O'Clock until ~ ono ~
81 germans Of the season e.
htful day.