The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-16

chalmette Daniel OF victoria. Miss Kidd
specially Is her voice, sweet, true. clea
soprano that she uses with marve,lou
power. No wonder that those peopl
wanted their friends to hear 1t. As usual
Houston is strictly in it,
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Mr.. Maclyn Arbuckle. who has mad
such hit in why Smith Left Home.
and whose special virtue in the estimatio,
OF the Houston public is that he Is tn
grandson Of Rev. Or, Castleton, who 70
years had charge OF the First Presbyteria,
church here, writes that he has made
big success in England with his troupe
They Will close the London season abou
August ] TO open at Madison square. II
New York, In September. He took par
In Miss Nance o'Neil's London matinee OIL
the 26th of June In Nathan, the Jew
His mother and sister are with him lr
London. the latter studying painting at
kensington school of art, and the forme,
enjoying her visit to historic England 4
the uttermost. So his visit to Englant
has been success In every way.
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Mrs. Bonner McCraven gave dainty
morning card party complimentary to Miss
Johns OF Washington, d. c., yesterday.
Miss Johns tavorite flower, the sun now
er, was chosen for decorations the brigh,
petals glowing in rich clusters on mantel
aud stand and cabinet. After merry
game OF high FIVE the young guests were
served with luncheon on the small tables
that had been the scene OF the card bat
ties, The guests were Miss Johns. Miss
Latham, Misses Lizzie and Marietta Del
gado Miss Milly Dumhle, Miss Cargili,
Miss Bryan and Mrs. Ennis Cargill.
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Mr.. Philip Tilford, who has given so
much pleasure to Houston audiences with
his clever and very funny readings and
who has always been so amiable In Civ
ing assistance in matters charitable or pa
triotic leaves tonight for Chicago. He
Will return in a few weeks, however,
bringing bride from the Northwest to
make home for him in Houston. The
congratulations of his friends are given
In anticipation.
Mr.. Chadwick gave a sail Friday even
ing complimentary to Miss Grand OF Waco
and Miss Neblett of Eagle Lake. Mrs.
Seth b. Strong chaperoned the following
party on the cup winning yacht, Nellie
BLY,, Captain Barney: Misses Grand, Neb-
lett, Gribble, Ella Gribble, Dennis, La
vielle. MAR, Sittig and Vera Strong.
Messrs. Mitchell, Harcourt, Gribble and
Asberry. Mirth, music. moonlight and
aided by an excellent breeze made
a delightful evening.
The wedding of Judge Herbert Wilson
and Miss Nellie Hamilton in San Antonio
on the 9Th was complete surprise to
Miss Hamilton. who visited
her relative. Mrs. Margaret II. Marrast is
a very charming lady of excellent family
and Judge Wilson has certainly shown
his ability as judge OF women as well
as of law in his choice. They are spending
their lune de miel at Fort Davis, but will
be with Mrs. Marrast after their return
Mrs. e. 3. Parker gave pretty luncheon
on Friday to her young guest. Miss Lois
Bourke OF Galveston, who is spending
q few weeks with Mrs. Parker In her
lovely new home on the corner OF Hadley
avenue and Fannin street
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One OF the features OF the Fyiday even
ng excursion to La Porte was a sailing
,arty composed OF Mrs. Rosine Ryan.
Miss Ella Smith, Miss Stella Cass, Mr.,
spencer Hutchins. Captain Mccormick
md Mr.. Eugene George.
The Junior Christian Endeavorers of
Westminster Presbyterian church gave tho
Seniors pleasant watermelon fete - the
avn at Mrs. Dixon's residence, 1919. Nc
Kinney avenue. Friday evening.
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Mr.. and Mrs Alexander Delgado an
iounce the marriage of their daughter,
elizabeth Sophia, to Mr.. Benjamin Perk-
rs Bailey, to take place Wednesday Au-
Just 2, 1899.
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The Current Literature club will meet
Wednesday with Miss Celeste Bujac