The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-18
THE GREAT INAUGURAL BALL,
An IMMENSE THRONG or PEOPLt,
WAS IN ATTENDANCE.
Governor Sayers and Mrs. Cuiber~on
Led the Grand Mnrch--Thc Dec
orations Were Beautiful.

past tWenly-IOur hours lnat tneTe WeTe
great many visitors in tho city to attend
the ceremonies accompanying the induction
of Governor Sayers into office, no idea OF
their number had been formed that would
have covered the crowd which captured the
capitol tonight for the inaugural ball. From
the time the doors were opened at Q o'clock
until 1910, when the grand march began.
living streams poured into the building
from every direction until at least 5000
people had gathered on the floor and In tho
gallaries of the hall of representatives. In
less than an hour elbow room was scarce
everywhere and the crush was awful. For
this reason the grand march was mere
pretense and those who participated therein
withdrew to the senate chamber, where
Governor Sayers and Ex-Governor Culber-
son held reception and attracted away
enough people to permit OF the drawing OF
ones breath, at least, over in the other
hall.
The grand march was led by Governor
Sayers and Mrs. Culberson, Ex-Governor
Culberson and Mrs. Sayers. Mr.. and Mrs.
T. w. House, Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Rea-
gan and Mr.. and Mrs. George 7. Jester,
who We've followed by such other couples
as managed for while to crowd In behind
them.
About midnight the crowd began to thin
out some and for a while subsequently
those who stuck II out managed to get In
a sure enough dance or two. But they all
had good time and enjoyed 1t and came
away as happy as II there had been no
crush Those who managed to get seats In
the galleries enjoyed the sight and gazcd
with rapture upon the moving sea Of dia-
mond- studded shirt bosoms and lace be-
decked triumphs of the dressmakers art
-.,l,s III. lSot. hall H..
tions, which consisted Of electric novel;
ties. floral wonders and hastily arranged
masses Of bunting and silken drapery, were
most beautiful and came In for full share
of admiration. The music was furnished
by the Fourth Texas band and many off,
as of other Texas regiments were present
to take part In the festivities.
A beautiful bunch of red carnations, the
gift of VIM. B. Travis chapter. Daughters
u the Republic, adorned the speakers
desk in the house this morning when the
new administration was sworn In. 1t was
tied with white and blue ribbon, the whole
embodying the colors OF the Texas flag,
and upon the ribbons were traced In gold
the dates 1S36-1S99.
Mrs. Culberson is almost overwhelmed
with entertainments before her leave
taking OF her many Austin friends. Mrs.
George Pendexter gave handsome lunch-
con last week. and on Saturday Mrs.
Culberson was the recipient OF another
brilliant affair at the beautiful home OF
Mrs. Ed. House. This week Mrs. John
Bremond and Mrs. William Brush will
each tender her delightful ladies' lunch
cons.
On Monday evening the crowds of guests
at the Driskill held an informal reception.
Mrs George Jester. whose present homo
Is at the hotel, was The moving spirit Of
the occasion. Mrs. Dixie Potter. wife OF
Senator Potter OF Gainesville, charmed tho
party with her glorious voice. Miss Pace
OF Corsicana also sang charmIngly and
Miss Dilworth OF Austin delighted the
listeners with her exquisite instrumental
music.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Parks of Houston
gladden. the hearts Of their numerous Aus
Tin friends by their presence al the inau-
gural ceremonies.
Mr.. r. w. House came up from Houston
In the private car OF Mr.. Medium OF the
Houston East and West Texas. Mr..
House has In his party Ar. and Mrs. John
shearn Mrs. j. H. b. House and Miss
Lucy Morris. Mrs 7. " House and Miss
and Mrs sayers and have been guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. House,
Mr.. VIII Crawford and Miss Katherine
Crawford, son and daughter OF Judge
Crawford of Dallas; Miss Pendleton,
daugher OF ex-Congressman Pendicton,
ana MISE TIuDT6c VI AStieoh snS 1850 1850
rett, daughter Of Colonel w. g. Sterrett OF
Dallas, are among the bright young Texans
at the capital.
Misses Cameron and Mary Tayior form an
attractive coterie at the Drisklll.
Miss Mary Lou Prather OF waco 10 =
guest OF DR.. Winston OF the university OF
| Texas. -.
Palestine is admirably represented by
Mrs. A. r. Howard. Mrs. j. W. Wright ana
Miss Royal. a., .,
wife OF Victoria are In Austin Tor the Dali
Huntsyille's social circles are repre-
sented by Misses Sue Smither. MISS Lula
Mccoy and Miss Annie Estill.
Mrs J. p. Session OF Eiein ieAos =
large party from that live railroad 'own.
Lieutenant r. l.. Robertson OF the FIRST
TEXAS infantry Is attending the inaugura-
ton before Joining his regiment In CUBA,
where he expects TO take UP MS permanent
residence.
A pleasant party from tyler has among snl
its number Mr.. and MRS. y ~ Jones, Mrs'
J. H. I4agrand and Miss Eta Goodms
Major Grinnan. prominent ciuzen o.
Terrell, Is at the Driskiii. accompanied ~
his two beautiful daughters.
Among Marshall's prominent contingsnt
are Mr.. aud Mrs. John Copeland ana MISS
Temple has among her worthy repre-
sentatiyes Mrs Wallace and Misses Jes-
sic and Bessie Workman.
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