The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-25
City Health Officer Or. Massie to In
spect Bubonic Plague.
MEMORIAL DAY TO Be CELEBRATED.
Last Concert Of the Season Given by The
Houston Quartette Club.
]. W. FAllON WILL lake SCHOOL CENSUS


What was likely the last concert that
will be given this Ncason was that given
last night at Turner hall by the Houston
Quartettc club, 1t was a splendid pro-
gramme, but the sudience was small, ow-
ing to the cultry weather, as the season
is too far advanced for indoor attractions.
Every number Oh the programme was ex-
cellently rendered. The concert was I'M
der the musical direction OF Prof. Felix
Schram, the director OF the Quartette club.
The instrumental numbers by Schram &c
Dlehl's orchestra and the solo contribu-
tions by Mr.. Aldrldge Kidd upon the piano
and Mr.. G. A. Sievers upon the violin were
all given with an artistic finish and clever
ness OF execution.
The vocal solo numbers of Mrs. f. A.
Peden. soprano, and Mrs. Baltis Allen,
contralto, were perfect gems, but the piece
de resistance of the evening was the mixed
quartette Hymn to Music" as rendered
by Mrs. Peden and Mrs. Allen and Mr..
Duncan Bell, tenor and H. r. Gates BARI
tone.
Two very pretty solos for baritone ana
tenor were sung by Mr.. H. r. Gates and
Mr.. Joe Taylor Mr.. Gates is a new can
dldate for hoeors upon the local concert
stage and Is winning laurels with every
appearance, while Joe Taylor is an old
and popular favorite with Houston con
cert audiences, and his excellent work last
night after an absence OF several years but
renstate him In popular favor.
The Arion Single Male Quartette, one OF
the most evenly balanced quartette clubs
In Houston contributed n double number
Schubert Serenade" and "Emmett's Lul-
laby."
The Houston ouartette gave two num-
bers In both OF which they showed marked
tVYNF sNNrfa 4 -
'lnue It's work during the summer some
splendid achievements may be expected
from II next season.
Lords Cycle Club.
The handsome assembly room Of the
Lords Cycle club was the scene Of an
enthusiastic set OF blcyclists and recrea-
ton seekers last night The occasion was
one OF the regular semi monthly meetings.
but the business before the caucus was Of
SO much interest TO the club members that
they came out some seyenty-hve or eighty
s,ppns, number of applicants wers
eleoted members. The report OF the picnic
arrangement committee showed the club TO
nave realized about $3.50 net vote OF
thanks was rendered the above committee
Tor the successful manner in which they
conducted the event
The proposed question OF building a
DOWNING alley on the club promises came
UP before the meeting, resulting Ia com
mittee being appointed TO look after bids
etc, for same. A committee was also BID.
pointed 10 consult the various bicycle
dealers In the city in regard to giving d
road race on some of Hotrston's fine thor
oughfares some hme in June or July. The
question OF giving combined bicycle and
morse race meet on one OF Hous.on's
tracks VIII also be the business of this
committee.
Financial Secretary Daniel reported
the clubs finances to be in good condition
blackberry run Is on tapis for next
Sunday morning The start will be made
from the club rooms at O'Clock sharp.
The resignation OF the financial secre-
tary Sidney Daniel, WIS acted upon and
accepted. Jake Alexander was elected tc
NIL the unexpired term, A unanimous
vote of thanks was rendered Mr. Daniel
Tor his assistance 10 the club.
Memorial Day.
At special meeting Of George b. Nc
Clellan post No. o. Grand Army OF the
Republic. and the woman's Relief Corps
No, 16. the following committees wor.
appointed for the purpose OF arranging a
programme for Decoration Day, May 80,
1900:
From George Il. Mcclellan post No.
Q, Grand Army OF the Republic. e. ~
Mills. c. p. Peck, e. G. Rust, ]. j.
shol, r. A. Grant. ]. J. Billow.
From Dick Bowling camp Tn ted Con-
federate Veterans; Captain o. c. Drew.
sr., Captain William Christian. Captain
p. f. Weems.
From citizens C. w. sedgwick, f. c.
Crawford. II. f. MaeGregor.
From Spanish American war; Colonel
Hadley T. Franklin. Captain o. c. Drew
Jr.s Lieutenant Mildly Porter.
From Woman's Relief Corps: Mrs C,
ii. Billow, Mrs NJ A. Rust Mrs c. Fell
lows, Mrs Nj, Gonterman.
Committee for tagging graves; j. j.
Sholl f. G. Rust II. Cashe. f. r. Rue
Captain William Christian. n. f. Weems
Committee on music II. A. Grant, Mrs
NJ. Gontsrman.
All committees are requested to met
at Hotel Latham 7O5 and 707 Main
street, this evening at o'clock sharp for
the purpose OF making fnal arrangement
OF programme,
County's Finances.
The commissioners court has prepared
a statement showing the condition OF
Harris county's finances. recapltula-
tion Of this statement. which was made
10 April 80. follows
Balance to credit of jury fund. ss.e5T IL