The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-01
on xnw YEARS DAY.

ON NEW YEARS DAY.
Nsw Years Day a maiden cog.
dusesf. a. she slipped her tea:
he spider spins for the fly trap
BIZ gaaize 90 nne: a hdnt for mel
III weave ! web Of sunny smiles.
And In Its meshes fine
youth unwary soon shall b..
And I will claim him mine.
he solder an omen Of good
10 our Hives shall be for aye.
ID the low and cheer Of the Happy iSew
wsth IN shall abide afway.'
Mabel F. Scodheld.
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u annual society bail has come and
and the young men on whom fell the
len Of making the necessary arrange
is are glad of 1t. It is no easy matter
prepare for social event of such pro-
ions as the one In question, and some
he committeeman found this out before
were through with it. However,
ybody concerned dM their work thor
bly, and we'll and there are no kicks"
irg.
be suggestions made last week about
ping late hours hardly had the desired
tt in this instance, as many of the
It's were late In arriving and more OF
b were later at the supper table. As q
1t IT was after 1880 when Home.
et Home" was played. If 1t was only
in year that such things occurred
matter would rot be so bad, but young
In business will be made to learn
time that they simply can not dance
hight and work all day.
lItside of the society ball and the Dick
and Meldrum receptions there were
formal events OF any Importance last
*, most Of the time being taken up in
enjoyment Of tho holiday season. Aside
b tomorrow's receptions and the GER
to be given at the residence of Mr.. aud
g. A.. Mistrot tomorrow night moth;
has been scheduled for the coming
k. The ladies have begun to reorgarize
r card clubs and the festive game OF
hre. high five and whist will soon he
'ulQ blast.
he readers OF The Posts society page
notice that some Of the events OF the
J week are not handled in detail today,
reports having been made on the
fning following their occurrence The
p will be adhered to in the future and L
advantage OF this opportunity OF ask
B my friends to do what they can to-
ID making the new departure success.
Van Bibber.
he ninth annual society ball Of the Q
tlub, which took place at the Capitol
lei on Thursday night, was probably
Re nunerously attended than any event
Hike character given In Houston for
Fs past The large number of Hous-'
JAMS who are always present at the ball
added to this year by numerous
~ which came up from Galveston and
10 were between 225 and $50 in the
|cing hall during tho larger part of the
bt. 1t was Just little crowded. when
fybody was on the floor and the pretty
ms Of the ladies suffered in conse-
|nce. The evening was very warm, too,
therefore the dancing was not enjoyed
nuch as 1t might have been had the
PrA"suio Uoch iOWtf' Iout 0NeTy ONo
| good natured about 1t, even the long
for supper being borns with com
dabNa fortitDde and patience. When 1t
hme too warm or the floor became too
Fded the guests found room TO rest and
! themselves in some of the parlors OF
halls, ard thus matters were equal.zed.
supper. which was served under tho
Pction Of Manager F.. A. Heryey of the
gltol Hotel. was the finest thing of the
y ever given at society bali. There
considerable Delay about serving 1t,
the menu was unexcelled, consisting
Ct did OF boullion in cup. raw oysters,
TRY and coffee, with all Of the necessary
ailments.
he features Of the ball were dwelt on
length In The Post OF Friday morning
IL Is unnecessary to again refer 10
mn. except to say that Mr.. Hutchins led
various figures ami handled the large
wd in his usual satisfactory manner.
8 music was furnished by Messrs. Herb
LewiE' orchestra. .Homs. Sweet Home"
J not played until nearly s o'clock Fri.
morning.
Imong the handsome gowns worn BY the
les were thu following:
lrs. II. w. Knox, black peau de sole.
'hesso lace on corssge; diamonds.
Irs. H. +. Ring. blue taffeta, black vel
trimmings: diamonds.
IRE. Charles r.. Fitch, black net ever
.rty satin cerise ribbons.
drs. Ferry Ward Camp. blue peau DC
{. oorsege, garniture OF duchesse lace;
Snomds.
irs. b. B. Parker. q gown Of superb
4 point lace OF exquisite design. high
rage, long sleeves. white. over white
In. peanls and diamond ornaments.
&rs. Garland Coilson ct Liverpool,
gland. black satin. out steel bodice; dia-
nds.
dn. sterling N. Myer, black net over
aniaim red satin. rsbbcn trimmings,
drs. q. A. Mistrot. handsome gown OF
Use silk. real lace; diamonds.
drs. Maroslns ID. Foster. handsome
clT peau de sole. corsage trimmed with
dte Eatin. ccrise velvet embroidered with
Itr. La France roses; pearls.
drs. George w. Ste6. handsome black
e;tvu. tcahoIGtely trimmed corsage or
3St. shoulder bands Of cut jet passa-
nterie. no sleeves: diamonds.
ars. Morgan Mann Of Galveston, white
usseline de foie. over white tadeta.
srs. Kate FDorea Ups0u. ctutse sRtin, cut
trimmings.
9rs. Chsg hes BedelI Hervey. elegant
% Of Waite satin; karnlture Of pearls.
Ara J II. TreDeyant. black faiile fran
e corsaga 4t,hmdngs q Yet and dia~
no ornaments.
In. c. B. Stone Of Gaiveston. black
'nti1ly not over heiiotrope satin; dia-
Ira, q. 8. WIee. cream fa4ile franchise.
~ spanxied bcdIce, knot Of American
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