The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-07

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T. Mahl. In caring for her guests, who
we're Mrs. Aigernon Smith. Mrs. w ". n.
Watson. Mrs. II. n. Norris. Mrs. j. A.
Huston, Mrs j. NJ Dorrance, Mrs A. s.
Hall. Mrs. w. G. Crane. Mrs D,nry
Lummls. Mrs. Paul Tlmpson, Mrs. A. S.
Hail Mrs. B.-F. weems, Mrs. Howard
Smith. Mrs j. ] Cannon. Mrs. A. p
and Mrs. Mary Bolts Fitzgerald.
Even Houston's little folks attract special
attention when they go away from home.
The Rockford Gazette (Rockford. MI
gives the following complimentary no.
tice OF little Eugene Bother:
Tho dance which created the most
attention during the evening was the
skirt dance given by Master Eugene
Bother, the baby wonder. The child
who is only tribe over years old,
Is in the city with his mother on a
short visit. He Is pupil OF Prof NJ.
Beach of Houston, Texas which Is the
home of the child's parents. and his
teacher predicts wonderfub things for
his future. To those who saw him
dance last evening, these predictions
seem to be justified. His dancing was
as nearly perfect as could have been
given, The audience could not let him
back upon the floor and gave dainty
little cake walk which was heartily
applauded. He seems to dance as most
children play
Mrs. Cannon gave morning with whist.
followed by luncheon. in compliment to
Mrs. Algernon Smith OF Fort Worth who
is at present with her sister, Mrs. Howard
rnt Afra "a
making her guests have a pleasant hour
Or so whenever they meet with her did
not fail to make this special morn,ng GRE
OF the prettiest things OF The week. Her
house was sweet and attractive with It's
bright array of roses, pink and red, the
games were ably contested and the lun-
cheon that followed well calculated to
console any who had come OUT of The
games without special honor. Mrs. Gan
mons guests were Mrs. Algernon Smith
Mrs Howard Smith, Mrs. Mary Bo!ts
Fitzgerald, Mrs. David Rice, Mrs, Fort
Smith, Mrs. w, c. Crane. Mrs. o. r. Holt.
Mrs jeff Miller, Mrs. J. NJ. Dorrance, Mrs
e. B. Parker and Mrs l. w Walker and
Mrs. Lewis Dabney of Dallas.
Mrs. ]. W. Jones gave red rose card
party Wednesday afternoon and her home
was like red, red rose," with branches
and masses OF crimson ramblers and
meteor roses Every detail was In perfect
keeping No trump but red one was ae-
cepted; the score cards were red celluloid
cornucopias and red candy marked each
game won The prizes even were all IN
the prevailing hue Crimson Bohemian
glass china decorated In red. carrying out
the scheme of color, Even In the refresh
ments was the Idea kept up. The pressed
chicken, that formed part OF the first
course, was ornamental with a red rose
and the ice cream was frozen into rosy
apples, cherries etc. 1t was a beautiful
affair and although card parties are the
order of each day in the week this ono
was enjoyed as II there was not to be an
other for month
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party OF young people gathered to-
gether Tuesday evening at Mrs. Edmond
Brownies and from thence went gaily on
their way to the Turnverein grounds al
Drummer TO enjoy themselves and to givs
pleasure TO Miss Flanagan of St. Louis.
who is al present the guest of Miss Kath-
crime Browne. They took baskets Of good
things to eat with them and the games in
the bowling alley gave the appetites with
which these good things We're enjoyed. In
the party were Miss Root, Miss Lloyd,
Miss MclSeever. Miss Flanagan, Miss
Browne Mr. George Torrey, Mr. George
Johnson, Mr. Frank Jones, Mr.. Louis
Bryan and Mr.. and Mrs. ole Lorehn.
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| Spiritual reception given In honor of
Kate Field and Helen Hunt Jackson was
a variation in the line OF receptions, 1t
was social gathering of the splrItists OF
the city, given by DR.. Annie Nj Moral at
Mrs. Phelps hall Thursday from 4 to y.
m, at which the spirits of the above men
toned women were believed TO be present,
Mrs. Phelps read an interesting paper on
THE New Woman; the Outcome of tho
| Old" and this was followed by talk by
Mrs. Moral of equal interest. BY special
request the latter also gave some pschyom-
etric experiments, which were followed
with the closest attention, Excellent ice
cream and cake were served with lavish
hospitality and the afternoon passed In a
way that was very gratifying to the stu
dents OF the occult there assembled.
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| Mrs. 7. w. House returned from Aus
tin Wednesday. where she had had de-
| ightful visit with Governor and MIS-.
Sayers, whom she had accompanied en-
| their return from the Lamkin House we'd
| ding. IN austin NlTS. Rouse udu an agree
able surprise which had been arranged for
! her by her thoughtful hostess. iliis vas
a visit from Mr.. and Mrs. Lamkih, who
had been invited by Mrs SaYers to join
their mother at the governors mar SIGN,
where they passed two delightful Gays.
This was a complete surprise 10 Mrs.
House. who was very much touched by the
kindness OF her friends. the governor md
| his admirable wife.
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| Mrs. E. P. Turner'S handsome home was
the meeting place of the Main Street
Euchre club on Tuesday afternoon. On
| that evening the home was more than
usually attractive with its lovely masses
| Of crimson rambler roses and clusters OF
crimson amaryllls. These lovely flowers,
arranged by Miss Claire Robinson, made
/ a handsome setting for the card tables sur
rounded by well dressed women, whose
! spring costumes alone would have hlled
the house with lovely coloring.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Jones announce the
marriage OF their daughter. Artie May, to
Mr.. John N. Steele on Tuesday. May Is,
at s .. m. Both are members of well
| knnwn families in this city where they