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

IN addition to that already named. we're
as follows:
Arrangement CommitteeT. H. Frank
lin chairman; w. II. Curth, w. A. Wood,
John Mcclellan. f. A. Hudson. w. b.
Fraser. A. r. Everts, Louis Bryan.
Invitation Committee.-Abbott Cockrell,
chairman; w c. Crane, Jr.. B. r. Lath
am. James Giraud, G, W. Kidd, Jr.. John
f. Dickson. Jr.. e. II. Bailey, d. f.. Huey.
Floor Committee. Spencer Hutchins.
chairman: c. Arthur Williams, Austin
Miller. w. L Hancock, H. w. Downey, II.
D. Lea, ]. Fl. Eagle, n. G, Kittrell, Jr.
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The party which came up from Calves
ton was composed Of some thirtyf five pco-
| pie under tho official chaperonage of Mrs.
! C. h. Stone and Mrs. Walter Gresham.
! Tho trip from Galveston was made in
the parlor car Olcott and showing the
| appreciation to the company of the cour-
teses rendered the following resolutions
We're introduced and passed while the train
was en- route to Houston
On board the parlor ear Olcott. CAL
! weston, Houston and Henderson railway.
somewhere between Galveston and Hous-
ton.
We, the Galvestouians en- route to the
y 2 bali Mt Houston, desire TO express To
General Manager j. II. Hill and General
Galveston Houston and Henderson, our
hearty appreciation of the courtesy shown
to us by providing the beautiful parlor
car Olcott for our party, and for the spe-
cial attention so lavishly bestowed. We
wish them happy and prosperous New
Year.
Mrs. c. b. Stone
Mrs Walter Gresham.
Chaperones.
g. Herbert Brown secretary.
The Olcott will leave for Galveston al
1850 this afternoon and all of the Calves
tonians are expected to he present at the
Congress street depot at that time.
The annual society ball reception viii
occur at the homo of Mr.. and Mrs. r. b,
Morris on Main street today between tae
hours OF II and 1.
I Some unusually handsome costumes were
worn by tho ladies present Those OF the
Galvestonians who graced the ball by their
presence were as follows:
Mrs. c. s. Stone wore a white brocaded
A silk overdress with underdress of white
corded silk, ruftcd with mousseline de sole
{ The corsage was trimmed with duchesse
Lace and the ornaments diamonds.
y Mrs, o. b. Briggs dress was hand
= some black spengled net over white satin
@ with lace trimming and diamonds.
: Mrs. Walter Gresham had a rich cos.
tune of yellow silk with an overdress Of
crepe de chine covered with Persian EN-
broidery. with duchesse lace trimming and
q diamonds.
$ Mrs, Stanley Spencer wore becoming
a gown OF pink crepe with cream lace trim
[ ming,
Mrs Morgan Mann's gown was of white
4 duchesse satin, richly trimmed with poin
, de Venise; ornaments diamonds and pearls
j, Mrs, j. Seinsheimer wore a handsome
3 gown OF pink satin trimmed with duchesse
y lace. with diamonds
Mrs. Moritz Kopperl wore a very hand
a some dress Of white satin. with jewele,
o trimming and diamond ornaments.
d Miss Rosa Moss had an effective costume
!. OF black net over black satin. quaint,
h set of with white butterflies.
l Miss Seinsheimer wore white crepe d,
3 chine stylishly made and trimmed with
lace.
: Miss Kcmpner also wore a stylish cos
Z tune oi white crepe de chine with lac,
h trimming.
Miss Margaret sealy's costume was quite
d a stunning computation OF white corded
A silk skirt, with waist OF spangled nous
IN solne de sole, the whole set OFF with fur
trimming and pink roses.
d Miss Erin Paine had an exquisite gowr
& OF white taiieta, with white net, Will
IS taiteta applique and silver embroidery.
e Miss Florence willis wore lovely gown
e Of corn coiored corded silk. trimmed with
u lace and amber beads and carried Ameri
can Beauty roses, In her hair was
handsome dragon fly In mother OF pearl
IS Miss Sue Hawley looked very sweet a,
Il well as very chic, In turquoise blue SILK
/, trimmed with satin quilings and duchess,
% lace.
d Miss Ella Sealy had lovely costum,
i OF white point d'esprit over white satin
n trimmed with Irish point aud garlands Of
l. pink roses.
: Miss Gertie wolston wore combina,
y ton OF blue mousseline de sole and tat
feta with white lace
= Miss Lillian Lea. pink duchosss satin