The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-18
THE EDITORS ENTERTAINED
THEY ARE GIVEN a PUNCH At TIRE
HOUSTON CoTToN 'sNCH,NGE
Park-Plcnscd with Their nous-
ton Reception.

The Texas editors divided attention yes
terday with the delegates TO the Trans
mississippi Congress and in the enjoyment
OF a jolly good time the editors had the
best OF it.
They spent the forenoon attending the
meeting OF the Transmissssipppi Congress
listening TO the eloquent addresses anu
the able discussions of some of the brainy
men of the West and in the afternoon
they we're taken in hand by the members
OF the local committee and assembling ~
the Business League at 2:SO were taken
first TO the Houston Cotton Exchange,
where an elegant punch was served Hero
they were welcomed by Captain William
Christian and the words of welcome We're
very appropriately responded TO on behalf
of tbe press association by Mr. Henry
Mayes Of the Ballinger Leader
Vehicles were then taken, four large
wHeonettes being the mean Of transport
tation, and after a delightful drive over
the narris burg shell road Angeghoeier
Park was reached at very pleasant tline
/ of the evening and with tables spread IN
der the large pines aud near a SPIT upon
/ Nnicn TOdSe NIB oShhSIS htib i"tf'Hh
Sizing many Of the press gang enjoyed
| their first experience at an oyster roast
/ Among the visiting guests present were
Frank Holland and wife, Farm and Ranch,
Dallas; VIII II. Mayes, Banner Bulleiin,
! Brownwood: r. w. Martin and wife. Mes
senger, Gatesvill5; Mira. 7. $. Melton and
daughter. Messenger, Grcenvile; Henry
Mayes, Leader Ballinger; Frank vernon
and wife, Roundup, Cisco, Jasper Collins,
| w NJ Thomas
POST Slgnal. Pilot Point; Q. W Kent and
J. W. S, Kinper Light, Waxahachie;
e Yantis and daughter, Van zandter
Wills Point: w. II. Gilliland and daugh-
ter STAR Baird; d, G. Murray, Gazetteer,
Denison; Thomas b. Lusk, News Herald,
Italy; p. J. Hemphill, Local, Ennis Edwin
d. Dunlap. Tribune. Meridian j. T.
Chambliss. Daily News. Ennis; G, c. Dart,
Jr. Beaumont; Mr. Standlfer of Denlson,
Governor Wells Thompson Of Mntagorda'
The roast was conducted according 10
the most approved style and the members
Of The local committee present did all in
their power 20 make the occasion pleas
ant one, and their success In this direction
was amply attested by the expressions Of
approval voiced by the visitors.
After the tcastlng and the enjoyment OF
the lquid Refreshments most suitable TO
such occasions, Mr.. r. NJ. Johnston OF
The Post IN referring pathetically to the
magnificent CARRYING capacity Of Mr.. X, L.
Yantis Of the Van zandter, presented man
with gorgeous leather medal as the
champion oyster eater of the Texas press
gang.
Mr. Yantis accepted the gift gracefully,
and made no attempt TO deny the soft im-
peachment, pleading naught Ia excavation
for his splendid achievement except that
h. might have done better had he mol
enjoyed hearty dinner just before lo'y-
ing the city.
Captain ]. l.. Mitchell contributed quite
generously to the event by donating set
Of handsome silver souvenir spoons to be
presented the visiting ladies Of the party
} as mementoes Of the occasion.
The presentations of these pretty
gouyepirs. together with handsome
! bouquet, sent with the compliments Of
Mrs. Angerhofer, were made by Nj
Sb3ndIfer OF nenieon and Mr.. J. " Cole
man Of Houston. each oxhaustirs MS
vocabulary in framing pretty compliment
for the ladies,
Mr.. John McLeary contributed no liltl'
TO the entertainment with some lrlsl
songs rendered in his iuimitabe style
Captain S. s. Ashe spoke eloquently o
| the early days in Hous'o on Journalism, 81
which connection he took occasion TO pa
some very pretty Compliments " NHNi'
Dan McGsry OF the Wallisville Age wh'
J was present, but too overcome with emo
ton to respond.
; other sentiments were expressed AM
with an afternoon pleasantly spent win
! plenty OF good cheer, dispensed with In
formal hospitality. the party returned e
the city. voting their entertainment ~
Houston a magnificent success.
. Nest OF the members OF the press LET
for their homes lost night Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Holland Of Dallas Will remain dur
ing the session OF the Commercial Goa
gress.
The following telegram was read TO tb
visiting editors by Mr.. Win II. Mayes, tn
! retiring president Of the Texas Press as
ISOLATION:
r. NJ. Johnston. Editor Post, Houston
Texas.
College StatiOn. Texas April l7.--?leAs
present following: Members OF the Te&a
Press association are cordially invited I
: attend the. Agricultural and Mechanical
college and partake OF the hospitality
the institutIons and see what il Is dom
for the cause OF educational Industry
Texas Fraternaiiy,
l.. l. Foster, President
The editors expressed regret that thel
, itinerary had been so arranged that 4
further excursions could be made. an
that they would not be abie to accei
| President Fosters kind invitation.