The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-20

Snoop was best man. The usher
Twere Mr. Frank Garner and Mr.. Claud
Soomps. Graceful palms filled the churcl
"a, a. ~. Tue siantihg rays OF summer sun
glass windows and filled every noot srnr
moor to vaulted ceiling, with rich colo,
tones, the sound waves brought richie,
tones as Mendelsohn's wedding marnt
peaieu from the organ pipes. and tho brl5s
appeared. accompanied by her sister. Tbs
weuuing gown was inousscline de sn,e
OF delicate mauve color, over rose Tar
ieta; 1t was embellished with love Knots
OF black chantilly lace. picture hat q,
legnorn, with ostrich tips and pink roses
ana norist bouquet of roses completed
lne toilette. The maid OF honor wore A
white organdie over, pink taffeta. She
| also wore picture hat of straw and mini
roses and carried loose bunch Of brides
| maid roses. y 'ue
Although there were no cards there was
goodiy number OF friends present to Wit
ness their marriage and to wish the youns
couple God speed.
AFTER the marriage service the party
returned to the home of the brides pnr-
ehts, on Main street. where the bride
changed her wedding gown for fetching
, .raVeiing dress, and they left for a month $
.our IN Colorado. Upon their return home
ChOnp-
vert street, Gift OF the brides father.
Mrs, Davis Cox, one of the bright
women Journalists of Texas, was at the
capitol for few days last week. The
members OF the Woman's Press association
OF Texas will long remember this little
iaoys charming hospitality at their meet
Ing at Temple in the early spring.
Mrs. Cox has been one OF the most active
ana useful members of this association for
some years. Her presence in Houston has
given great pleasure to many old friends
mere are prospects of this brainy woman
Win her facile pen being called to
broader field IN an older city. While 1t
Will be a source of regret TO lose her from
Texas her friends can but rejoice in her
advancement in the journalistic world
AT present Mrs. Cox is engaged in pre-
pairing most interesting book, which will
be published in the near future. The
scene of her book is the important old
town OF Huntsville. with historical and
biographical sketches and photographs of
historic scenes about the old place The
writer has been favored with a foretaste of
several subjects for the book. Among
them is a historical sketch by Judge Mark
the normal school faculty and some of the
noted graduates. Among the interesting
photographs is the home of General Sam
Houston. the house where the old chieftain
died and also view of his grave. There
is to be sketch of Colonel Yoakum, the
distinguished historian.
Mrs. Cox left for her mothers home in
Huntsville. on Saturday, but anticipates
another visit to Houston shortly.
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Trolley Party mt Dallas.
Dallas, Texas, August 1s.-Miss Susie
e. Edmonds of Houston, who has been
visiting friends in Dallas for several
weeks. was the guest of honor at de-
llghtful trolley party rendered her Mon
day evening by Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Sand
rock of Canton street. Two big cars we're
loaded down with jolly jewellers and a
string band added to the joyousness of
the event. The cars were run over all
the principal lines of the Dallas consolid-
ated system, and it was nearly midnight
before the happy party dispersed to their
homes.
Miss Edmonds has been rendered other
social compliments and in few weeks
has become a favorite with all whom she
has met.
Bowling at Angerhoefer's has come to be !
one of the popular pastinles for Hous-
tonians. The pleasant ride down the pine
scented road, with the moonlight altering
through the glossy foliage of the giant
and the spirited contests at the
bowling alley, furnish enjoyment TO dozens
Of young people. A Jolly party went down
on Thursday evening. Some wonderful /
scores were made with the smallest balls, I
sped from the daintest hands The per-
sonel of the party was: Mrs. Brown.
Misses Pearl Williams. Alice Mae Jones |
Carrie Mcmillan, Lizzie Dryer, Camille
Phelps, Jessie Alberts and Mr.. Haywood
Brooks, DR.. Lewis and DR.. Short.
There are four marriages among promi-
lent society people of Houston foreshad-
,wed for the early autumn. Although
Houston people consider this a metropoli-
an city there is enough of the old time
ceiling left to inspire all with community
Of interest in ssuch affairs and SO Dame
2umor has society guessing in these mid
summer days OF these happy consumma-
ions in the cool autumn season. Who are
hey?
Along with the prominent officials OF the
southern Pacific railroad, who spent last
Tuesday in Houston, was the accomplished
wife OF Mr.. q. o. Mccormick. the pas
eneer traffic manager OF the company
While the gentlemen were looking after
business Mrs. Mccormick had the pleasure
Il "a visit and a drive with one or TWO
4 her lady friends. Mrs. Mccormick, al
hough young in years. Is veteran IN
abroad travel and seems rather to enjoy
he long trips across the continent WIN
Ter busy husband.
The engagement of Gertrude, daughter
Z Mr. and Mrs. John Weems Blake, TO
ir. william Edward England of Mobile,
Ia. Ia announced, the wedding to take
lace in Flatonia on September g. Mrs.
lake Is sister OF Mrs. H. W. Garrow
nd formerly lived In this city. Hons-
pnians will be very much interested In
he news of her daughters engagement
The lawn fete which was to have been
iven Monday evening by the Mansfield
Dramatic club was postponed and VIII
robably take place some evening this
eek.
Miss Katherine Browne VIII entertain
NV friends Monday evening with euchre
, honor OF Miss Butler OF Austin.
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