The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-16

trimmed with rows OF narrow hlaok ss,in
ruching. interlined with strings OF snan-
sizes, The waist was Frightened by vest
OF ehirred white mousseline de sole with
smsl pointed reveres edged with steel
passementary. The hat was a paler shade
OF piue and was one OF those handsome
CONNECTIONS whose dainty details DEFY the
pencil OF reporter, but it was extremely
becoming and Mr.. Dreyling had reason 10
De proud OF the woman who went out Of
tho church with him as his wife After
leaving the church Mr. and Mrs. DreyiIns
went at once to the train, attended nv a
number OF their friends and left for Cln-
cinnati From there they will make a
.vur through the big Northern cities and
thei, home again 10 Houston,
Mrs. c. w. Louis had entertained the
bridal party on Monday evening very
Pleasantly, inviting the families Of hath
SIDES to be present as well as the ushers
ana attendants. The wedding Ceremony
was first rehearsed at the church ana then
the party proceeded to the old Setterast
nome on Bagby street, where a delightful
evening was spent Music and refresh
ments alike were enjoyed by all, who were
evidently bent on giving the bride and
groom pleasant memory In this their
last appearance before marriage.
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Wis W. 10 CneW gave one of those love-
~ luncheons that she has got reputa-
ton for giving, on Tuesday in honor OF
her guests, Mrs. Hutchinson OF Louisiana
and Mrs. Coates of Abilene. sister of Mrs.
James A. Baker The table was all In soft
est pipk-roses and candles and ribbons
and daintiest CONNECTIONS all contributing
TO the chosen tint The polished wood OF
the table shown through soft meshes OF
lace, crystal candelabra held their dainty
plnk-capped candles, and tall vases full
OF fragrant roses combined in sweet har-
mcny TO make up the table effect At
each corner was strip OF broad pink
satin ribbon, on which a bit of cardboard
was fastened by tiny bows OF narrow pink
ribbon On each of them was a pink rose
in water color and the name of the guest
whose seat was marked In this pretty
way. On the reverse side OF the ribbon
were the names of the two guests Of honor
and the monogram of the hostess After
luncheon. the hostess led her guests TO
the drawing room, when Mrs. e. B. Par
kerN played some charming selections on
the piano and Mrs. John Shearn sang
some of her sweet songs for the pleasure
of all Mrs Chew's guests, besides Mrs.
Coates and Mrs. Hutchinson, were Mrs.
t'HA'"th iNiNtt Nllo ~ MutitU, Ants,
Fort Smith. Mrs. r. w. Knox, Mrs.
James A. Baker. Mrs. Norman Medium,
Mrs. Frank Andrews, Mrs. A. p. Sauer,
Mrs, L. B. Parker. Mrs. George Cragin and
Mrs. John Shearn.
The dance at Bryan hall Monday even
ing complimentary to Miss Taylor of
Sherman and Miss Gibson of Dallas,
though gotten up in hurried and in
formal manner, was pronounced most
charming affair. The young people of
Houston have had so few dances lately
that the pleasant hop gotten up for them
was very thoroughly enjoyed. The floor
was good. the music excellent and a
charming crowd made up the rest Mr..
Harris Garrow led the cotillon figures with
Miss Gibson, Miss Taylor and Miss Stella
Root. Among the dancers, who were chap
eroned by Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Myer and
Mr.. and Mrs, Marcelus Foster. were Miss
Gibson, Miss Taylor. Misses Cora and
Stella Root, Miss Mary Waldo, Miss Efhe
Jones, Miss Lilisn Lee. Miss Tuggle, Miss
Myrtle Watson, Miss Shelby, Misses Fran
ces and Edyth Grard Miss Henke, Miss
Chaille Jones, Miss Hannah. Miss Rowene
Masterson, Miss Katie Masterson of Velas-
co. Miss Maggie Shearn, Miss frankie
Dolen, Miss Eva Kuhn, Miss jamie Cush-
man. Miss Stella Carr Miss Aline knight,
Mr.. John McComb, Mr.. w. ID. Cleveland,
Jr., Mr., Harris Garrow Mr.. Madison Ben
son, Mr.. Henry Porter, Mr. Hampton
Shaw MIR. w. b. Bolts, MI, C. ], Crane,
Jr.. Mr.. w B. Fraser, Mr.. Enders lluey,
Mr.. n. G. Kittrell, Jr., Mr.. W. A. Wood,
DR.. j. Allen Kyle, Messrs. James and Rich
Giraud. Mr. Sperry Hunt. Mr.. Harry Lea,
Mr.. Elliot Cage, Mr. Fisher Of Galveston,
Me-, ri st.fg I md rfaig
Mr.. Jesse Alberts, Mr. j H. Eagle Mr.
Odin Kendall and Mr.. Bert Bverts,
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The appearance of Granny Freak and
her gifted family at the lecture room of
the First Presbyterian church Tuesday
evening made very decided and lively
sensation. Ii was carnival OF fun, and
the audience, many of them, complained
that their sides ached for the whole of the
following day. The laugh began when the
family made its appearance, so perfect
were the "make-ups' from Granny tMrs
William Chrlstian) down to Gravey Mas
ter Henry HalD. The costume OF the lat.
ter was simply stunning and he carried
out his role remarkably we'll, not only CIV
ing bis audience fun, but real pleasure II
listening to his banjo and his voice, which
is full of music. 1t Is impossible to Civ,
all the credit due to the different younf
ladies taking part, but whether 1t was tn,
French Freak OF the Poet Freak or tn,
late lamented Miss Freak in wax or am
of the crowd of Freaks, they seemed allfS
carry the audience, a large and apprScia.
tive one with them. The twins were aw-
fully funny, too, and Granny proved TO b'
an excellent show woman, the shouts o
laughter that greeted each new sally o
wit telling of how thoroughly the Who'll,
burlesque was appreciated. The recitation
Of Mrs Gibbons the solo OF Mrs Baltii
Allen and another by Mr.. kincaid that pre-
oeded the fun were all enthusiastically APP
plauded. The evening was one OF those
successes-from every point OF view--tha
encourage young folk TO keep up the gooC
work. Certainly there was some remark
ably good acting through the Performance,
thai is worthy of higher line.
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The wedding of Miss Cora Jacobs anf
Mr.. Charles Alexander took place at thu
home CT Mrs NJ. jacobs Wednesday even,
ing The house was beautifully an,
deliberately decorated in hsnor OF the oc
easion In the front parlor were palml
and ivy. interspersed with the rich colder
hue Of Marechal Neil roses, with cluster
of pure white roses. The back parlog wa
decked out with rich warm crimson rossl
and lilies, aud the hall was a bower of h5
house plants and sweet roses. The dlnin;
room was bright with glistening silver an'
glass and the table filled with most tempt