The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-19
IN HOUSTON'S SUBURBS.
News Notes from Drummer and Houston
Heights.


Amateur theatrical talent held the
boards at Assembly hall "Wednesday even
INK with "A Noble outcast," and possibly
the largest assenblaee ever seen In this
community greeted the players; a large
number Of Houstonians took advantage Of
the opportunit, afforded and Joined this
Brunnerites in welcoming before the foot
lights several who had never before faced
an audience and SEVERAL who have In past
years acquitted themselves with credit on
tho professional stage. When It is taken
into consideration that only short time
had elapsed. oetwcSl the initial rehearsal
and the production OF the play, each of the
minor characters may be said TO have
been well filed. while Mr. T. n. PsImer's
and Mrs. Palmeris roles were excel.
lcntiy executed, On account OF theiY
familiarity with theatrical work. The per-
forfnance was for the beneht OF the Sunday
school. and goodly sum was realized h
is understood that repetition of The play
mas been requested, and It is quite possible
tnat double bill Will be presented In the
near future. Following was the cast
James Barclay ....... MIR AL PridgeoD
Philip Warburton. Mr.. 4. c. Robinson
Judge Van Cruger ............ Mr., cramer
Warden Burroughs ...,.... Mr. John ThieI
JACKSON ,..........,..M MIR. Robert Dickson
Weary Wsyside .,..Mr. VI. Mcdonald
Tony Warren ..,.........Mr. l. N. Palmer
Lena, .-..,.....,.... Miss Beulah Dickson
MISS Scdley. Mrs. Al Pridgeou
sally ....,.........M Miss Minnie 81 Rowe
ME van Cruger.... Mrs. |. ~ Palmer
Oh Friday evening a social session OF tho
newly organized Epworth league was held
nj Ina
II proved TO be a very delightful occasion.
IRE social committee OF the league Is 20 be-
CONGRATULATED on fits first entertainment OF
this character: Il was "A success Refresh.
ments OF light nature were provided rrec
and without pIiec. and the hospilahie
cheerfuinesH which characerized It's giving
was highly appreciated. These social Sos.
stors OF the league will be held at short
intervals hereafter.
srunuer cherishes the fond belief that
" can show more substantial imuroyeneut
during the past year than any other sub
urban community OF Houston, and recent
visitors to this young metropolis have az
nrmed the Impression entertained
Friday was little Patsy whitty's fifth
birthday, and the Witty homestead was
4 gay scene during the late afternoon.
Dozens OF her young associates were pres-
ent ~ a party provided By Mrs Witty.
and the hours from 1870 TO were pleas
antly passed In games and feastlng.
Mrs. y. l.. James sent out invitations TO
the young friends Of her little son Oran.
and Yesterday afternoon they gathered 70
celebrate his birthday in manner that
childhood enjoys and In way that causes
old folk to wish they were child again.
The occasion was pleasantly spent.
Mrs. Annie Moore and children are re-
cent additions 10 Runners population.
Mrs Moore Is daughter OF Judge Y, L.
NTener and removed here from the In
dian Territory.
Dr. Thomas Hudson and family will soon
occupy their new residence and business
quarters being fltted for them "a the cor
neT OF Parker and Washington streets.
Mrs. Lee Eckman is visiting relatives
and friends in--Rlchmond.
Mrs j. A.. Robinson Is vislting Willis
Her friends viii be pleased 20 learn that
her health Is much improved.
COLONEL A, A. Forbes. who has for n
term OF years held the postal run between
houston and Shreveport has been trans
ferred to the run between Columbia and
Houston. His layover heretofore has been
at this end Of the line. but the change
VIZ cause MIN to spend the major portion
81 MS time Mt Columbia and Il Is urpbabls
ne and his interesting family will rep,oyc
70 tne latter place at an early dhte
Epworth league services will be held THE
evening at the hall ut 1880. ABIDE from the
nsual interesting talks on the special sub-
3eet. some splendid singing will be enjoyed
by the congregation.
Mr. Dan Dixon has Just returned from,
trip TO interior points.
MRS. u. r. Davis Is convalescent from,
4 serious Illness to the qualification q,
her many friends ~
brunner society has been considerable
augmented by the visits to friends nnd
relatives OF several charming young Ia,
dies from other points. Miss Belle VIII.
Jams Is at the home of her sister. Mrs
Y. Childers; Miss Minnie NJ. Rove Il
A. tho home OF Mrs. l. N. Palmer and
Miss Jessie Bell at the home of Mrs.
l.. Archer. "
The junior Epworth League will mne,
this afternoon at 3 O'clock Ii was or.
sanized last Sunday under very auspleious
circumstances and the children are well
pleased with the manner OF conductinr
service. ''"s
The scenery abou. Shepherds dam and
we iron bridge between Drummer and Etts
u very beautiful at this time Of year. ant
scores OF Houstonians every Sunday yIsit
the locality for an outing. some ever
spending the day under the spreadin.
poughs on the banks OF old Buffalo