The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31

In the decorations here, With pa,rns ana
smilax as accessories In the ainlns rc,,,,,
violet ribbon was suspended from shs
| Chandelier TO the corners OF the table and
ambrosia was served In baskets formed =,
an orange tied With violet ribbons Miss
bering's guests were the Young iaai.s
| composing tho Srinster club and their
friends representing the sterncr sex.
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week OF festivities has been rocora. I,
at 'Irvinton villa" the suburban homo a,
Mr. and Mrs F. p, Moore. They are on /.
'ertainins during the holidays Colonel n
W. Meisner and his charming wife OF Tenn.
pie and Mrs. Moore's mother, Mrs. Drury.
me week began with the usual Christmas
tree, which was beautiful after Santa had
made his annual visit. and the hearts OF
tne little folks and the big ones as well
were made glad thereby Wednesday
night Dr, and Mrs. W.. r. Eckharat aal
family and Mrs. Eckhardts sister Ms
Guardien OF Gonzales, were entestalpe
ut supper. The evening was spe,t IN
merry chat and an Interesting programme
by the little folks. Friday evening covers
We're laid for twelve The dining room
was lastly decorated In Southern smi, ak
ana molly the 'citer piece OF the table
pelng cut glass bowl o; Brides roses
private thea,ricals and musical pro-
eramme finished a delightful evening. tho
masterpiece OF the evening being tapleau
the balcony scene from "Rom,o and
Juliet" Mrs. Mesner making lovely
Juliet framed In bower OF sinilax ana
Colonel Meisner most gallant Romeo
very laughable cake Walk was also n
feature OF the evening, MIR. Frank Moore
ana Mrs. Meisner winning the cake. The
guests were Colonel and Mrs II. w Meis-
ner Mrs. B. b. prury, Miss Daisy Mac
Donald, Miss Cristabcl Montgomery, Cap
tain and Mrs. A. NJ. Lawson, Mr.. f. ank
Moore and wife of Milan stree aud Mr..
Lewis Anderson.
Mrs. j. A. Mullens luncheon on Friday
was a compliment to Mrs Ella Dickinson
Scott, who is again among her old friends
in Houston, and it was In all respects
worthy OF the hostess and her guest OF
honor. Mrs. Mullen took the Christmas
idea and carried IL out very effectively.
The house was bright with holly and
mstletoe the vivid red OF the berries aud
rich dark green OF the foliage combining
in exquisite harmony OF colorlng. The
table was beautiful with it's bowl of holly
in the center. the red capped candles TIA
threw rich glow of light on the dainty
array of china. glass and silver AMI the
vases of fragrant red roses. Above was
the chandelier dressed ont in Christmas
greens and long loops OF crimson ribbons
IN bright contrast, and at each cove Il
name card, decked with It's bit of holly,
gave the guests their welcome in the true
holiday spirit. Mrs. Mullen preside
with gentle grace and as the seve al
eourses-seven in all--were discussed the
various topics of the day were also dis
cussed with brightness and intellectual In
terest. Several toasts were given cs e.
cially TO the guest of honor, sincere wishes
that her home, Corpus Christi, and Hous-
ton should be drawn together more close.
ly in their social life being PRETTY OK
pressed. Mrs. Mullens guests were Mrs
Scott of Corpus Christi. Mrs. A, p. Root,
Mrs. o. T Holt, Mrs. l.. 4 Noyes, Mrs
Fort Smith. Mrs. Presley Ewing. MIS-
William Christian. Mrs Mary Bolts Fltg-
gerald, Mrs. Henry Lummis. Mrs. j. w.
Scott and Miss Kenntson OF Galveston
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1t has been the custom fos several years
to hold 2 2 reception the morning after
tho society ball and this time Nj, and
Mrs r. B. Morris were the host and
hostess, Mrs. Morris made her home very
attractive and bright with Chistmas
greens, combined with deep crimson 10
flowers and ribbons, Christmas wrcaths
tied with red ribbons were at every win low
ana bowls and sprays of holly and nistle
toe were effectively placed about. giving
the rooms the real Christmas look that
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were the bright tones Of rcd
and green in holly and bright ribbons,
with bowls of bright colored fruits and
dainty dishes of red candies and marocns
glace on the table, filling the spaces about
tho center piece of ferns large bows
and loops of crimson ribbon being effect
lively used to brighten the picture.
Mrs. Morris is a host in herself She
WAS assisted by charming coterio of
young ladies and by Mrs. Della Morris,
Mr.. Morris and Mr.. L. +. Trayor. The
John Martin of San Antonio, Miss Di
McFadden of Beaumont, Miss Armstrong
Of Kentucky, Miss Grimke of South Caro-
lima Miss Wclston or Galveston, Miss
Morse. Miss Quinlan, Miss Franklin, Miss
Lea, Miss Miller, Miss Wood. Miss Brous-
sard, Miss Patout, Miss Delgado, Misses
Cora and Stella Root Miss Frances and
Edythe Giraud, Miss Bessie Lewis, Miss
Kidd Misses Hattie and Julia Smith,
Miss Ross, Miss Tuggle and Miss Cora
Shearn.
very popular day for weddings Christ
mas seemed to be and with It's bright
and over abundant happiness
uppermost everywhere. very appropriate
one 1t was too. Although very quiet the
of Miss Jennie Louise Davis TO
Mr. Harry Clay HeTyey was OF interest
% SO many Ia Houston and elsewhere
At 2.30 o'clock at the residence OF the
brides mother, Mrs, j. l.. Davis, VIII
lessed only by relatives, Mr.. William
Hayne Leavell In particularly touchihg
Isnd impressive manner performed tha
ceremony which made them one. the
bride looked very sweet In a handsome
travelling gown OF blue venetian cioth |
with appliqued figures. the soft
white of the roses she carried harmoh-
zng well with the blue OF her'-dress ana
he fair face OF the wearer. the Wed
ling march from Lohenghrin that told oil
heir coming was played by MISS EVA
Iiengy. No attempt at elaborate decora-
ion had been made. but the house pre-
,ented very attractive appearance with
is festoons OF holly and Southern smiiax
and bowls and vases OF roses. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Hervey left on the fast mail for st.
louis for a short stay to return via New
Orleans. Mr.. Hervey will bring his wife
home to the Capitol hotel where they
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