The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-29

ing refreshing fruit punch was served in
the recess OF a large double stairway,
which was tastefully decorated In bunting
OF red. white and blue. The young people
are to be congratulated on the success OF
| these entertainments they appoint from
time to time
| 4 very pleasant straw ride was particle
pated in by jolly crowd Of young folks
last Friday night. After delightful ride
TO Harrisburg and back the party repaired
10 the pretty home o, MIR. and Mrs. Bring
hurst In the Fair Grounds addition, where
rest appotizing refreshments were served
The party were chaperoned by Mics LII
liam Bolmes, Mics Willie Webb, Miss Ada
Cunyus and Miss Maud 'Curyus Those
prefent were Misses NanDia Montgoneff,
Za!dee Cunyus. Willie Baxter, Maud Wheel
don, Julia FitAc, Theresa Robbins, litt|e
nelle Engleflold, Masters Henry Bring
hurst. Dick White George Bringhurst,
Charley Wheeldon. Wade Kittrell elem
Branch, Baylor Bolmes, George Collins
Pleasant Klttrell and james yGrinsteed.
Misses Alyce and Emma Moulder enter
talned a number OF their friends at their
home at 1910 Milan street on Tuesday
evening, in honor Of Miss Maymle Wood
ruff Of Arkansas Pass who Is visiting with
them for a. few weeks, Music and games
were INDUCED in till late hour, after
which Refreshments were served, Those
present were indebted to the Misses Mould
ers for very pleasant evening.
Tho NJ. p. Whist club were delightfully."-
entertained last Friday afternoon BY Mrs.
Lumm, Mt the residence of her mother,
Mrs. Carr on Main street Refreshments
consisting Of ice cream and cake added
much to the pleasure OF the two hours
spent with cards The personnel OF the
Iarty was. Mrs. Hall Mrs. Wall, MIS-
liardcastlc, Mrs White, Mrs. Huston, Mrs
Parker. Mrs Frank Mrs Holland, Mrs.
Williams. Mrs. Ramn<ers, Mrs Gibson,
Mrs. Lumm, Mrs Lewis. Mrs Holmes,
Miss llenke and Miss Kenard
The Daughters of the Confederacy will
hold a special meeting next Friday after
noon, June 3, TO commemorate the birthday
Of Jefferson Davis. There Will be short adj
dresses, music and readings The reading,
VIII consist mainly Of selections from the
writings Of Mr. Davis. The meeting will
be held al the Parish Hall of Christ churcn
There will he no especial attempt at cele-
bration but merely quiet meeting for
tho purpose Of keeping and respecting the
birthday of the Confoderacy's dead pres
dent.
Among the social events of the week was
a picnic given by party Of young soci
ETY. ladies' last "Wednesday at Vick's park.
A delightful day was spent. various amuse-
ments being INDUCED in. when the lun-
cheou hour arrived n bountiful repast ges
spread aud was enjoyed only as pcnickerF
can enjoy. The party consisted of Miss
Belle Dickson, Miss Annie McEeever, Miss
lsa Lloyd, Miss John, Miss Kellard, Mlss
Lula Bryan, Miss Pauline Dillingham; ana
Miss Josie Burton.
Mr.. Richard A. Grant of this city and
Miss Corona A. Nesbtt of Galveston were
united in marriage last week oil the resi-
denoc of the brides sister, Mrs NJ. r.
Barr, at Galveston. The groom is well
known young business man of the Arm OF |
Lilienthal a. Grant, Mr., aud Mrs. Grant
are at home to their friends at No 100 |
tusk avenue.
Two floors were cleared for dancing and |
games were provided for those who pre- |
iefrcd other amusements Dainty refresh !
menls were served at II o'clock and fruit |
punch throughout the entire evening. At 10 |
o clock the dancers enjoyed several figures |
IF the cotllion which were led by Mr.. A.
u. Kidd, after which all departed. EXPIRES
sing themselves as having had very
pleasant evening.
Friday evening. between the hours of z
and 5, littlo Miss Mabel Fisk entertained
her schoolmates and friends, that day being
ner eighth birthday The evening was
spent in playing games, Light refreshments |
were served, after which the little ones
returned to their homes with their bright
tired little faces all aglow with pleasure
ana wishing for Il birthday every day.
The last of the series Of very pleasant
High school entertainments was given last
Friday night by Miss Henrietta McGowen
at the residence of her father, 1906 Travis
street.