The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-26

bols In the excavations madc into mounds
that could not be less than seven or eight
hundred years od. Strange and interesting
matter IL found by the students OF arche-
ology In these old relics OF an extinct peo-
pie, and the club Is thoroughly enjoying
their researches into their history.
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A little troupe Of musicians from Hous-
ton went over to Beaumont last week
and gave very successful concert for the
beueft Of the Sisters Hospital. The
troupe was composed Of Miss Sadie Tim
minis. Miss Ora Averitt and Mr.. odin Ken
dali and the Beaumont people speak in the
highest praise OF their work. Especially
is Ii enthusiastic over Miss Timmins voice.
but generous mead cf praise Is given
also to Miss Averitt and Mr.. Kendall me
party was entertained in most charm
ing way by Mrs. Aromet Kelly, daughter
OF Mrs. Hamilton OF our city. and they
feel deeply Indebted to her for her lovely
hospitality. The people OF Beaumont gave
them very flattering reception and they
bring home with them the most agreeable
recollections of their visit TO the Queen
City OF the Neches.
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Last Wednesday seems to have been
Hyrnens special day, for third wedding
took place at the old Thiel home, on san
Jacinto street that evening. Mr.. l.. II.
Tbiel. son OF Mr. Louis Thiel, and Miss
Ida May Caywood were made man and
wife by Rev. J. G. Mason The big,
roomy old house, which is one OF the
landmarks Of Houston, was made bright
and gay with palms and flowers and
aft hA
laid on three long tables was enjoyed by
the guests OF Mr.. ard Mrs. Louis Thiel,
who spared no pains nor expense TO make
their sons wedding a handsome affair.
Many toasts were drunk to the young
people, and happy evening was enjoyed
by all.
Mrs. r.. e. Paine, anxious to make the
time pass pleasantly for her guests, Misses
Daisy and Annette Flnnegan, got up a
straw ride for their pleasure Tuesday
evening, inviting few friends to drive
with them. OF course, the route taken
was down the shell road to Harrisburg
where all enjoyed the fresh odors OF the
pine trees and the beauty Of the moon
light.
MIR. and Mrs. John II. Kirby took a
party OF friends over the Texas and New
Orleans in private car to Beaumont Sat
urday, giving them Whit of the pine
forests of East Texas. They expect TO
return tomorrow. They" in this instance
means Mr.. and Mrs. Kirby. Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. Kirbys mother, MIR. and Mrs. G. J,
Eyers, Miss Clough OF California, Miss
Pearl Williams Mrs Beuah Hines, Miss
Jessie Hucker, Bessie Kirby and her chuln,
Vivian Godfrey.
The Thursday afternoon whist met with
Mrs. o. 7. Holt last week and was notable
for one thing. Mrs. j. ]. Cannon and
Mrs. W. II. kirkland scored grand whist.
a thing so unusual as to cause quite an
excitement, AS ten was the highest num-
Der made out OF this hand by any one
else tthey were playing compass whist.
the triumph of the two ladies can readily
be Imagined.
The Young Ladies' association of the
First Presbyterian church will give AN
entertainment OF a very amusing and
attractive character on the 5th of April
at the chapel of the church. These young
ladies always give the most delightful
things and they intend that this shall not
be an exception TO that rule.
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The ladies Of the Parish association are
especially Interested now In their annual
: egg rolling that is to come off on Easter
Monday on tho lovely grounds about
Christ church. This is always a big event
for the children of the city and Is to hold
as much pleasure for them as ever
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The Main street Euchre club doubled Up
last week, having two meetings, the first
on Tuesday being with Mrs, w. n. Tur-
ner. and the second, Friday. with Mrs. L..
j. Parks.
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The Monday High Five club also had
two meetings, with Mrs. ]. G. baldwin on
Monday and Mrs. W. g. Fitz Gerald Sat-
urday,
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The Thursday Afternoon Euchre club
was very pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
Il. C. Hodges In her rooms at the Lawlor.
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Mrs. George Gragin entertained few
friends with whist Monday afternoon.
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The Merry Wives club met with Mrs.
w. J. Rau on Thursday.