The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07


and long suffering public Sweet charity, |
1t il hoped will throw that broad mantle
Of hers over these, my misdoings, ana |
cover them up forever
n any one In passing along by the many |
looking. comfortable homes OF !
Houston should chance to hear voices
raised In aercest alteration, and perhaps
the breaking OF furniture or china, he need
not be alarmed II is only the family
within discussing the question of whether
We arc vet in the Nineteenth century. o.
whether the Twentieth has been reached.
In many families heretofore living in
greatest amity the relations are sadly
strained owing to the differences on this
one all. absorbing subject. In the ball
room, In reception rooms. around card Ia
hles with breakfast, dinner and supper,
the question RACES, and the fact that 1t is
not likely TO he settled this year makes
the matter one OF grave import. Every
where is heard such as the following:
Mrs, VIII you believe that Mr. O.
really thinks we are still In the Nineteenth
century,
Mrs. Dor course he does. He is very
intelligent man, and he knows we haven't
yet reached the Twentieth century, and
until we do. etc.--and war ragesi
Even Camille Flammarion hasn't settled
the question, and when he is triumphant
ly quoted by one side, the other shifts audi
bly, and says that ever since tina; foolish
ness about Mars, they have held their
opinion about F1smmarion." And so II
( goes. What is 10 be the end OF II? Is
I mankind-and womankind--to be run mad
| because there Is no one whose word is 10
be taken In the matter?
Margaret Hadley Foster.
~
Married. at p, m. Wednesday, Janu-
airy 3. at Christ church. Rev. r. d. AYES
officiating, Mr. George w. Neville and
Miss Mamie Cnrdwel This was not only
one OF the most brilliant society events
OF the season. but as well one OF the most
interesting weddings that ever occurred
in Houston. Interesting because OF the
prominence in business and social circles
OF the groom, but especially so because OF
the family connections, life and character
OF the fair. sweet girl he has won for his
bride. Mamie is the eldest daughter Of
the late Hon. John Cardwen who repre-
scented the United States as diplomatic
agent to Egypt during President cleye-
lands first administration. and the niece
and adopted daughter OF the beloved and
, lamented Dr. and Mrs. Rutherford.
The stately church had been appropri-
ately and tastefully decorated for the oc.
casion. with graceful palms and vines, and
n loving hands had laid pure white flower,
: ON chancel and altar, Lone before tn,
" hour arrived the spacious ediflce was hllet
y with eager, expectant friends. who sa
J. listening to the soft, sweet melody o
i Beethovens fifth symphony, until the
Is coming Of the bride, First came the ush
ers, Messrs Edwin Neville, Theodor
Marley, Alexander Cairns and Charlie
= Byers followed by sweet little Eligabetl
J. Jackson and Margery Dorrance. lookin
4, like fairy queens in their dainty whit
gowns and beariu graceful garlands O
~ white carnations and ieathery ferns
iy Then the brde, attended only by he
nj sister. She was exqusitely gowned II
10 ivory satin, over which In graceful bill
!, lowy folds was arranged white ihert
NC silk with garniture OF lace aud corsag
u OF Bride roses. The long bridal veil wa
In fastened with magnificent diamond pl
a. III the form Of a bee. the gift of her fathe
oh and in her hand she carried a Shove
~ bouquet" of Bride roses and ferns. I'll
ha softness and richness Of tho bridal robe
~ adorned with peculiar grace the rligh
. yet stately. form OF the Madonna face
: ~ bride. and right regal did she look, a
%. with slightly bowed head and queenl
., step, she advanced TO meet her husban,
~ The maid OF honor. Miss Estclle Cardwel
80 80 looked her loveliest in white silk null
~ They We're met In front OF the altar
70 Mr., Neville and his nearest friend. NJ
~ Thomas ID. Mather OF New Orleans, 70
~ lowed by Mr.. w. q. Alsworth, who ga,
y. tho bride away. And here before God
~ altar, according 10 the beautiful and in
A., prossive marriage service Of tho ohnrc
Ia they pronounced the VOWS which NAL
W them one, SO long as they both shall liy
nv When the solemn words had all bet
=, spoken the bridal party left the church
go the glad. triumphant strains Of bohengr
y MIR. and Mrs. G.. W Alsworih had II
~, ne formally invited few Of Mr.. and Mr.
'..aS Neville's nearest friends and relatives
leu attend them home and say good by
~ among them being the mother and sis.
'ts Of the groom and eu aunt who came fro
W Virginia for the occasion; also n friend
~ The bride, Miss Bella Logan, Of New o
~ leans And so once more the hospital
~ doors OF the old home were thrown ops
'.e and It's handsome psrlorS resounded vii
~. 70 mlrth and sladness the same rooms tn
"" have Witnessed so many charming soci
* functions In days gone by. The frol
~ parlor was In white. tho walls graceful
'nu draped in rich Eastern silk with he
~ and there sprays Of white roses. Pair
ner filled every nook and corner. with baske
ing and vases of white flowers in profuslon
Al Tho library WAS In crimson, The hrid
GUS pair stood within the white room 10 7
- IA esiye congratulations OF friends and so
ana dainty refreshments were served by brig
eyed, sweet faced girls, for all too so
the bride must don her travelling att
'rs and say goodbye for few happy weal
Ing On entering the crimson room tho gues
b a were dazzied by the gllttering arrsy
~, rare and costly gifts-sparkllng cut gls
u" In every conceivable form for use and
ar nament, exquisite pieces OF china a
not wedgewood. silver ana gold in almost en-
~ less variety, from massive, graceful ca
'"s delabra to the tiniest spoon. From ma
the parts Of Europe and America came tbs
lime tokens OF love and esteem
,ors Surely, Cupid aud Minerva were
happy accord in the uniting OF these {
les hearts and lives, for each possesses
VIII gifts and qualities that must make
Ju- other happy. Mr. Neville, descended
4. one side from sturdy New England stol
~ on the ether from tho chivalrous caval
' 'uls OF tho "old Dominion represents y
,slu az noble manhood. He has allied positio
.ls OF trust In some OF the most extensl
,i,,ss, cotton Arms of tho world and has stes
JUS ily advanced until now he occupies
70, enyiable position in the business world
re. member Of the firm OF Weld g Nevil
wa His noble young wife. gifted and acco
the plished In music and art carefully train
nes' IN the domestic virtues, gentle, sweet q
I'M trusting. yet OF heroic mould for
the has been sorelv triad In tha rructhis