The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-29

The uewsboys were crying The Post
on the streets this morning when the
strains of the music II which the last
cotillion of the society ball was danced
died away and those who enjoyed the
event had not raposed long in the arms of
Morpheus before the gray light IN tho
east betokeped the dawn OF another day.
But there were 10 regrets because it was
late, On the other hand, there was moth
Ing but expressions of pleasure and OF
hope that the opportunity of participating
in another like event would soon be af-
forded.
The tenth annual society ball of the 2 q
club was brilliant SUCCESS All OF the
functions given by this popular organiza-
ton In the past have been successes. for
tho matter OF that, but it seemed that last
nightS AFFAIR eclpscd an others and
thus added new laurels to the brnws Of
those who have worked so hard TO make
the club what it s-an institution without
which the social structure OF the South
land would be imperfect and incom-
plete.
To begin with, there were very large
number of new features in evidence last
night and originality always brings it's
own reward. The coulllon figures and
their accessories were all strictly up to
date ard, even at tho risk OF calling up
tho ghost of a certain old saying which
has to do with comparisons, it must be
said in Justice OF the q club and It's
able leader that they were handsomer
and more unique than anything of the
kind ever seen In this section of the
country. Major Spencer Hutchins never
falls to introduce features of this kind al
the annual society balls, but on this oc-
casion he fairly outdid himself and sue
oeeded in arranging a programme which
was more effective In all OF its details
than anything he has yet attempted.
The ball took place at the Capitol hotel
as usual. and the ball room and the othe
apartments which were thrown open 4
the guests presented scene of lovelines
which Will long remain more than pleas
ant memory in the minds of those win
saw 1t. All OF the decorations were IN
usually effective, but those which attract
ed and held the attention of tho brillian
company above all others were In tn
dining room OF the hotel, which. throug
the exercise oil rare Sklll ana muCn ~
tistic taste had been transformed into
ball room OF striking magnlfeence. TIL
central object OF interest was a larg
bower, formed OF smilax and magnoli
leaves and embellshed with baskets an
bouquets OF natural flowers which forme
Just the proper sort OF finish for an ex
tremely pretty effect This bower wa
suspended from the center OF the ceilin
during the early part OF tho evening, Blu
was lowered TO the floor later and playe
very prominent part In the last tw
cotillions on the programme. The featur
was novel and unique and was the subjeC
Of much favorable comment.
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Garlands OF the beautiful Southern smi
lax were festooned around the four wall
of the room. a short distance below tn
ceiling. and others garlands composed G
pine needles and magnolia leaves wer
draped from central point above tn
bower Just mentioned to the four corner
OF the room. From the same point ra
dated dainty narrow ribbons OF warrior,
delicate tints, the ends OF which wer
fastened at intervals In the garlands o
the walls. A profusion of palms an
OF the ball room, which were handsom
and effective In the extreme Herb
Lewis orchestra, which furnished the ex
cellent music for the dance programme
was stationed at the north end of the spa
cious room behind bank OF green.
The parlors and the long Railways ad
Joining the ball room received their shar
OF the decorations, the general schem
Just outlined being In evidence through
out Concert music was furnished durin
the evening by an orchestra stationed 1
the main parlor and the halls afforde
ample room for the promenades betwee
fhe dances. The usual numerous tete-a
tete corners were provided by tn
fhoughfful gentlemen composing the corn
mittee y charge Of this feature and the
were all well patronized,
TIN small dining room 70 the left 3
~ nkin yoom - ono enters contained