The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-01
HOSPITALITY RECEIVED.
The Visitors from the North Are Now 10
Houston.
now THEY ARE BEING ENTERTAINED
Music nj the First Prcsbytcrinn
Church-A Trolley Ride over
the City Today.

Oh WnOm mas been maze IN ne fOst, CUM
prising the second annual circle tour OF
Texas. which left Hot Springs, Ark, !
March ~, arrived here last evening at eos
o'clock over the Missouri Kansas and /
Texas railway. The train consisted OF
three sleeping cars. two day coaches one
dining car and one baggage car and the
itinerary was via the H. G. railroad. the
St. L.. I. NJ and l.. railroad. the T. and
p railroad, the NJ. X. and T. railroad and
the I. and G. N. railroad, stopping at Dali
las, Fort Worth. Waco. San Antonio and
Austin.
The party was met at Smithyille by
committee OF ladies and gentlemen from
the Houston Business League. headed by
Colonel W. B. Slosson. chairman, Mrs. w. |
b. Slosson. Mrs. Bette Bryan, Mrs. Rosne
Ryan. Mrs. Mara Anne Usher. Mrs. w. j. /
Hancock and Messrs. Seth B. Strong a. |
NJ. Darling and W. 6. Francis. Colonel !
Slosson as spokesman gave all a hearty /
welcome to Houston and outlined the plan /
OF entertainment to be given here with 1
instructions Tor reaching hotels their /
rates, etc. Upon reaching Houston, a
number OF prominent gentlemen were pres |
ent to meet the train and assist in show |
ing the visitors any courtesies that were |
neeQeu 10 ala .lnem In securing acCoWfn0- l
datlons and to direct them in finding thei |
hotels. The street car company had pt
on extra cars. which carried the excui- |
soDists direct 90 the Capitol Huichins
and Lawlor hotels. where special rates had
been procured by the committee OF reeep |
tion.
musical entertainment at the First
Presbyterian church had been arranged
and after supper large number OF the
visitors repaired to that handsome struc |
ture to hear the best musical talent OF
Houston. The programme consisted of In
strumental solos by MIR. Henry G. Breaker /
vocal solos by Miss Annie c, Reel and Mrs
r. A. Peden and selections by the Arion
Quartette. The entertainment was much
enjoyed. as was evidenced by the great
number Of compliments bestowed upon
those who took part. Mr.. Breaker Us to
be commended for his efforts in providing
this treat and the committee OF tho Bust
ness League are grateful to him for his
time and kindness In 80 doing
This morning the reception committee
will again take the party IN charge and
show them the city Special street cars
have been provided. which will leave the
different hotels AZ O'Clock. returning In
time for the guests TO make arrangements
for their departure AZ II o'clock for Gal
weston.
The passenger list shows large num-
her OF prominent people from all over the
IInion-from New ork to Wyoming, many
Of whom have been spending the winter
months In Hot Springs. Ark, and who be-
fore returning TO their cold climates OF the
North desired to visit the sunny State OF
800 - "a hoara co ,,nob
a, ans,ir Nc eTcurstonists ware given
no,ai rsnention nv c;overnor savers and
members of the Legislature, and the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted. welcom-
ing the party 10 Texas:
~ N q
:, Teua. AL, horehv extens To our fellow
t., go - - c. atoe Who arc now guests
,.,i.LI - aatos a cordial welcome 10
49, "a N tbe ranital. coupled with the
IeHas any ~ .ne ,ay vbiIe soiournine
w,sn ma ns an. reatlze the grandeur OF
S "a ,ha o,nortunities hero afforded
tor nrrftable Investment and for securing
~ ~, ~ hIassI,gs ~ liberty and civilization
ra,,,iotad and protected by wise. juSt and
,htS.'tIs, aSacrtcd Iaws
ia1cni VIZ 49, IN nartv Is pleascd with
~. - sa "a 'i, n,bat I,ttle they have already
iIo,sto,, would be putting Il mild.
p, rhoir oxnressions of surprise at Tho
s,o,,rnas -, tbe great state Of Texas and
,sitn,,tr ~ tbo generous omen.
haorta5 nsonie and the future that Il
ssa,tiar hor were NOT "a be misconstrued
caor,o pnnv an influential ans
r,aaith,. nftIgen NJ 81 Paul MINI, In con
.antis, III a poet renorter said. q
~, aarao,hiy. surnrIsed nj what | hay,
IN, q mi
se'n Intnn which has snch resources ant
,a, .ne In a cnmmercinI way and IN,
s,,,,,ra nj awaits bor Il mot "a he over
as,;,,,atoa iefore 7 made this tour
tbonsht Tho renorts sent ont were to,
t'ahiv co,ared INT 7 have mad chanc
ersrsonaliv yertfv Them
IN p u prown fudge NJ the Thir
,.a,,,h tna,cia, distr,ct ~ Minnesota i
.nnihar nrominent member az Tho marty
rrha tuaea is very fayorohlv imnresse,
,a,,b Twas and he develonment Of n
wrea, reso,,rces Of the state and saws n
saoantion siyen him has been from 4 truI
hnsn,tahle neon,e
H. Ross nresIdent NJ the Securit
Nat,o,ai hanl ~ Tmyerns MINI visit
Taxas tor tha nrst time In thirteen YEAR,
tIa notss MANY great changes in Teya,
ana asnecIaily In Uouston since that finn,
snd 10 graatiy imnressad with the growf
and sphstsntiai imnrovements
Hon NJ Eislie ot Hot Strings Ark
i. ona ~ the nrnrninent nasscneers On N
ssneeIsl train. Mr. Eislie IL leading mol
tic,an 81 Arkansas and member Of N
renublican State executive COMMITTEES. II
is very much pleased with Texas an
sneaks in the birhest terms with tho =,
ception accorded him. Mrs. Eislle au