The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-19
SOLDIER BOYS ARE BACK
They Get the Glad Hand and Warm Wei
come at Every Turn;
ffAs1ED AND FlATTFRED BY THE LADIES
Everything Done to Make Their
Home Coming McmornbIe--A
Joyous Occasion.


the Light Guard and Emmets on their
return TO Houston after serving their coun-
try for a year as volunteers Not only
the men OF these companies, but all sol
diers OF the Frst Texas regiment who
we're in the city partook Of the hospitality
OF the generous and faithful women of
Houston. This entertainment began yes
terday noon when the Light Guard spread
n lunch in their armory IN the Binz build |
ing and gave notice that all members OF
not only their company and the Emmets,
but especially those who were visitors
and members of the First Texas reg-
ment would be welcome to partake thereof
and make this place headquarters during
their stay in Houston. This lunch was
but a preface to the grand banquet that
had been prepared at Turner hall by the
ladies composed of the Light Guard con
tiRgent and Emmett auxiliary and scores
OF others who proffered their services that
they might make the home coming of these
boys one of welcome and pleasure. And
truly such was the case.
Turner hall had been profusely decorated
with the National and State flags and
bunting and literally bedecked with the
choicest flowers that could be obtained
from the beautiful gardens OF almost every
family in Houston 1t was perfect bower
of beauty The table on which was spread
one OF the most magnificent and sumptuous
banquet suppers that has ever been given
in this hall was formed In the shape OF
e. fa.bf ST Houston
and for hospitality, synonymous terms),
was artistically decorated with carefully
selected roses and potted plants, Mar
echal Mel rose being placed at each plate.
And such menu as had been prepared
by these good women. They, the relatives
and friends of those who had for twelve
months been used to camp fare knew what
to prepare for them on this occasion, and
no epicurean chef could have outdone in
quality or style the varied dishes which
crowded this table. 1t would be task
that one could not undertake to enumer-
ate the many different dishes. and such
an attempt will not be made but let IL
suffice to say nothing was NEEDED to make
the menu complete.
AL osoV GlUCh LUG boihiNiS -
q body from the Light Guard armory to
the hall in command OF Captain Sourry'
and upon their arrival were received IN a
short but appropriate, address by Mayor
Brashear, welcoming not only the Emmets
and Light Guard. but all visitors who were
members of the First Texas regiment. He
reviewed the leavetaking OF these brave
young soldiers who were going to do ser
vice for their country in fighting for VIVA
the administration OF the government
though was just course, their hardship'
while in Cuba, where disease was more K
be feared than the enemys bullets, ana th'
happy return to their friends and relatives
who were so anxiously awaiting them
After this address Father Hennesy In 9
beautiful and impressive blessing, CAV
thanks to Almighty God fer their safe
return and asked that the food of whici
they were to partake, prepared by Towns
and gentle hands OF mothers, relative
and friends, might ever be a reminder o
the goodness and watChfulnoss OF God, wiz
had allowed them the privilege OF agar
uniting with those loved ones after facing
the prlvations and dangers which the
had undergone.
Captain scurry then gave tho command
that the guests be seated and enjoy I'M
great feast which had been prepared TO
them. The officers to occupy the ba
across the III and the prvates the tw'
stems Plates had been set for 1870. AM
when all were seated II was found tina
only two or three seats remained vacant
which were taken later by some VINO ma
not arrived with the body under command
of Captain Scurry, While some ma
changed the blue for the civilian garb, we
all the officers and large majority o
the prlvates wore the uniform in whic
they were mustered out of service. ana pre-
scented a unique and pleasant scene.
Having finished the sumptuous supper
which was served by the tender hands o
the young ladies who had protfered thei
services for this occasion and who wor
the colors of the Emmets and Light Guard
the tables were cleared OF ana move
away that the entertainment might D
continued, beginning with short muslca
programme and afterward q dance, whie
the soldiers have not had the privilege c
enjoying since their devastating twelv
months ago. The musical programme con
sisted OF a whistling solo and coon son
by Mr.. Sid Murray, vocal duet b
Messrs Meals and Chase and several othe
numbers by local talent, all OF whic
were given rounds OF applause.
The dance, which followed, continue
for several hours, and the pleasure whic
was had can not be described, for 1t he
been many months since these young pee
pie enjoyed the privilege OF meeting e
gether on an occasion OF this kind, an
they were happy in the thought that the
were again to be permitted to revel
the dance which brought to memory time
OF long ago
The picture of such an event as tn
will ever remain vivid In the memory
all who had the pleasure OF witnessing
Time can not efface the happy hours Ell
joyed by these men. nor will they eve
forget the generous, faithful women
Houston who for two weeks toiled III
ceasngly and gave their money that the
welcome home might be such as sons. re
atlves and friends should have accordt
them.
The musical programme which had bee
arranged for this occasion was MATERIAL
fnterfered with bv the absence Of Mr.
Seymour Brashear from the city and IL
sickness OF Mrs. VIM. Christian. Bot
OF these ladies were to have taken par
and would have added much to the plea
ure OF those who enjoy music had the
been present.
Captain Mccormick who carried II
Light Guard from Houston. was mlnglir
with the soldiers. who were indeed gla
to see him.
The officers present who were membe
Of the First Texas regiment were Colon