The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

wound up the evening. that was one long
10 be remembered in Houston
me banquet was gotten up by the EN- |
met Auxiliary. but they were genefouslv
assisted by hundreds OF others.
inc soldiers expressed themselves verc
enthusiastically about their recention here
ana several OF them, whose homes are m
the interior offered their railroad tickets
| LOT SAFE cheap, because thew said Tint
houston was as near Heaven as they ex
pected 10 get in this world Houston had
! sent them off with a good feed and well
coined them with one and there was no
! place like Houston" and so ON. making
| the faithful women who had made ready
Tor them feel more than repaid for their
trouble.
luncheon was served on Wednesday by
the ladies to all who had no homes to 20
TO- 1t almost seemed as II there were to
be no limit to the hospitality extended to
the returned volunteers.
| ~
| The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Davis
jenkins and Mr.. Alfred X Taylor that
TOOK place at the residence of Mrs. John
i. Brady, was one of those sweet home
weddings that live in ones memory AS a
lovely strain of music or the scent Of I,
beautiful flower There was such beau
tifui home atmosphere about 1t and such
friendly cordial feeling pervading every
where. Mrs. Brady had made her homo
very lovely in honor of her sisters mar
rage. and in this she was assisted by
friends, who placed with loving hands the
masses OF roses aud lilies ana vines and
spring MOWERS that made the home SO al
tractiye. In the entrance hail lew
palms and masses OF golden ranunculi
gave pleasant welcome TO the guests
ana IN the front parIor all was In bridal
| white. White roses in bowls and vases
everywhere. Beyond in the sitting room
the warm red OF meteor and jacquemlnot
roses made the place brilliant with thelr
beauty In the library were lilies ana
roses in lovely Masses and in the hay
window the punch bowl stood surrounded
with its glittering array of glasses i,s
delicious contents being especially refreen-
ing on the warm spring day. To the lof,
IN the dining room the decorations were
oil white and green. Delicate trailing
branches of asparagus fern vine, with
white roses and Gala lilies forming lovely
designs on table, mantel and sideboard
The ceremony was performed by Rev
Father Hennessy, and was followed by
congratulations which came straight from
the heart, for there were only relatives
and Intimate friends present, who had the
warmest affection for both bride and
groom. Then came the cutting of he
brides cake. when Miss Adele Lubbock
carried off the ring. Strawberries and ice
cream were served and were enjoyed with
pleasant chat and interchanges OF thought.
The time for leaving came and the bride
changed her handsome wedding dress for
one more suitable for the train. The for
mer was a stylish costume of violet gray
crepoh, trimmed with royal purple vel
vet. The waist was made with vest o.
shirred white mousselne de sole, with
purple velvet reyers, frightened with
white silk applique, The skirt was
trimmed with broad bands of royal pur
pie velvet and finished with a deep iounce.
The hat that completed the costume was
a dainty toque of purple velvet, trimmed
with point applique lace and white pom
pons. The travelling gown was of gray
cloth. with hat of black and white. Her
little maid of honor, Eta Brady, who
carried the ring on cushion OF white
satin, was daintily dressed In white or
candle and took her part in the ceremony
with much grace.
After changing her gown the oxide
threw her bouquet from the upper hall 10
crowd of young men and girls who
stood ready to catch il, as the tradition
goes that the one who Is successful as
catcher under these circumstances IL
10 be the next to be married. This time
, the fortunate one was Miss Anna Tay-
, lor They were such merry, happy
tested Then came the leave taking, and
Mr. and Mrs A. x. Taylor left for New
Orleans by the evening train, 20 be az
home At 1915 Crawford street after May /
Mr. H. w Craig, an intimate friend OF
tho bride and her sister. was master OF
, ceremonies and the presence OF Judge
/ Kendall the newly arrived sister of the
hostess. Miss Josephine jenkins and Mr
/ W. A. Childress added to the pleasure OF
/ the other guests who were: Mrs Anna j.
Bailey. Misses Anna and Mary Ella Tay-
Ior. Mrs. w e. Kendall. Mrs. i. ".
! Craig. Mr. and Mrs. J, A. Huston and
Rosine Huston. Mrs r. B. Baer, Mrs 7.
n. Lubbock. Mrs Edward Hamilton, Mrs.
Eliot Tracy. Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Bailey
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Dumble, Mrs. r. f.
I Kelley, Mrs G. w. Stieff, Mr.. and Mrs II
: r. Ring, Miss Margaret Holland. Major
John E. Carey Mr. w. A. Childress, Mrs
! Margaret II. Foster Miss Motto Howard
I Misses Adele and Minnie Lubbock, Miss
Marie Davis. Miss Marjorie Kendall, Miss
: Clara Kaufman Messrs. Will Odin and
! Clarence Kendall Mr. Joe II. Taylor oil
! Galveston. Mr. Brook Hamilton Master
A. x. Taylor. Jr.. and Masters Leonard
+ Doddridge and William Craig
+ ~
Mr.. and Mrs. t W House announces
> the marriage OF their daughter, Miss MARI
= House, to Mr.. James Caldwell LamkIn, I,
o take place next Thursday evening at theii
y home Invitations to the reception tha
l will follow the wedding ceremony, IRON
: 8 to 10 o'clock. will be issued tomorrow
I The prominent position OF the prlde
9 family of which her father is the mead
makes this announcement OF widespread
I interest. Mr.. 7. w. House is the secone
:. of his name to serve as president OF th'
d bank founded by the first in 1888 ana tn'
name has become inseparably connected
Q with the business life and prosperity o
g Houston. The surname is also CONNECTED
/! with success in other branches OF puoii'
e life, and Is very charmingly kept up pl
d the women OF the family the orides
mother being one OF many lovely womeI
y who have added thereto a lustre OF man
: good works, as well as social distlncti
4 Mr. Lamkin Is a comparative stranger
n here, but brings with him the nlgnest
reputation from his home In Hailettsvilie
= Tho wedding OF Miss Ella Wiggin
y daughter OF MI. and Mrs G. c. Wisgin
: to Mr.. Arthur Torrcy Gomila, TO take plac'
at the residence Of the brides parents II
, New Orleans on the LIST OF May, az