The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-24

q gcodly attendance from Galveston. and
the society people of that city have cour-
teously left the date clear, SO as not to
interfere in any way with the affair.
scented. so the ball bids fair to be lovely
success. Mr.. Hutchins is giving 1t his
undivided thought and is contemplating
some very novel features.
The z reception on the morning fol-
lowing the ball will be held at Mrs. r. h.
Morris home with that lady as hostess Of
the occasion
The SHAKESPEARE (they use only one "a"
in spelling the name) club Of Waco. will
give a recital and reception in honor Of
Miss Kate Friend of that city ON We'd
nesday "as a recognition OF the recent
honors won by her in the Shakespeare
school conducted by the Fortnightly club
of New York City," This Is graceful
recognition of Miss Friends excellent
work. It is very we'll known in club cir
Giles that Miss Friend took the prize--a
trip to Europe-offered by Mrs. Anna Ran
dali Diehl of the Fortnghtly. for the best
paper on, and most correct answers to
questions concerning King Lear and
her townswomen desire to show their APP
probation of that fact. 1t seems that
among women prophets or writer's are not
without honor even in their own homes.
The honor Is we'll deserved and in show
ing 1t, the club also show their apprecia-
tion of good work
One OF the two big events OF this week
will be the wedding of Miss Milly Dunn
bic and MIR. S. A. Mitchell that will take
place Thursday evening at o'clock. at
the residence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Il. T. Dumble. Mr.. Mitchell is
a stranger here, resident OF New York
City. but Miss Dumbie belongs to the
third generation of family OF people
whose lives have been such as to gain
and hold the respect and love of all Hous-
tonians. Originally from Canada. they
have retained the sturdy honesty and SIM
plicity SO characteristic of the people OF
the Dominion and have formed valuable
part of Houstons business as we'll as So
cia life. Miss Milly Dumble has been a
great favorite in society and is in every
way worthy the family to which she be-
longs. Mr.. Mitchell takes away With him
charming wife, and the only regret Is
that he takes her away.
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General and Mrs. ]. r. Waties were at
home Wednesday evening, complimentary
and in spite of the miserable weather a
very enjoyable evening was spent. The
Light Guard turned out in force to do
honor TO their Captain and the pretty
home was made lovely with roses, chrys-
anthemums and bits of Christmas green ..
General and Mrs. Waties always receive
their friends with such true courtesy and
hospitality that one can not fail to enjoy
an evening with them, and the young
bride proved to be such a charming addi-
ton to Mrs. Waties' household and has
won so many hearts already that her
presence was an added brightness TO the
evening.
Mrs B. F. weems gave n delightful
card party Monday evening. compli-
mentary to Miss Ruth Neville. There was
no attempt at what is generally called
decoration" but there were lovely roses
and sweet vioets to set off the charm and
graciousness of the hostess. who has the
refinement OF old Virginia with the added
vivacty OF Texas wherewithal to make
her home a most delightful place to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Stieff have been
the recipients of many charming atten-
tions during their stay in New York City
one of them an affair in the ball room o.
the Waldorf Astoria. with Mrs. Charles
Wilson the hostess-and besides have hac
the pleasure of attending many other
charming functions. They left for homo
/ by the Mallory line on the 18th and are
expected here every day.
| Mrs. John T. Lockman chaperoned Mis-
Pearl Ross Miss Alice Gibbons and Miss
Minnie Porter last Tuesday on their triI
+ to Galveston. where they attended the
/ Wolston reception. They were all th
| guests of Miss Gertie Wolston and had ;
very delightful stay. returning more thai
ever charmed with their young hostess.
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| Mr.. and Mrs. William Hunter announce
the double wedding of their daughters
Jennie. to Mr.. Bernhard Wall Jr., AM
Margaret to Mr.. William johnson Kin
caid, to take place tomorrow, Monday af
ternoon, at o'clock at the family resi-
dence, lit San Felipe street.
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Invitations have been received to tn,
annual Christmas reception Of the Jei
Davis Rifles at the armory In Jasper
I Texas 1t will take place "Wednesday
evening, and will no doubt be the sourc
of much pleasure to those fortunate
enough to attend.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George w Walker an
lnounce the marriage of their daughter
Pearl Evelyn, to Mr.. Frank Holt Lawson
to occur at their suburban home on Thurs
day, January a, at s p. m. No cards.
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Mrs. J. o. Ross and Miss Pearl Ros
will give a reception, followed by ger
man. about the first of February. Gard
will be issued to at least 400 guests. S
the affair will be on very extensive seal
Mrs. Margaret E. steele and Mrs. r. !
Steele are at home on Wednesdays at thei
, Fairview residence. corner OF Mason an
Fairview streets.
New Years Receptions
Mrs. G. A. Mistrot's german Will folio
in the eyening-a lovely part OF the Me-
Years Day festivities.
Many nj the Young ladies Will spen