The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-29

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Urxltx. Eate s. Terrell, Frazer Adams,
Robbins, Ogden. Jameson, De zavala. Bee, a
West Waelder, Cone, johnson, Fillmore,
Graham Tobin. Raymond. King Cooley,
Westcoti. Fenwick, Simpson, Darden;
Misses May Issisooe, Gallagher, Anita
withers. Mary Dc zavala. Kate Butter
field. Maverick. Mauerman. Bryan. King,
Herr. Ela Barnett, Katie Smith, Messrs.
Hugh Rice. Conroy. valthall, A., De
zavaa George Terrell. Captain Charles
| y, Zuber, Corbet, Brown, Briscoe, Dueler
and Rev. w. n. Richardson.
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| Miss lisa lloyd gave dinner Thursday
evening TO her bridesmaids and grooms
that was one of the prettiest Of the many a
pretty affairs Of the past week. The din
ing room was glowing With the softly
shaded light OF candle and gas. whose
pink caps were in the tint used every
where. A handsome cluster of La France
roses held the place Of honor In the cen
ter OF the table, upheld by y stately vase.
whose stem rested on a round mirror
that doubled the pleasure OF looking at
them by repeating on It's surface their
fresh tints. Bowls OF these lovely roses
were at eliher end, aud crystal candelahrs.
with pink candles divided the honors with
their fragrant neghbors. AT each cover
was a pretty little basket made OF crtnh-
ly Japanese paper. pink OF course. with q
cluster of white sweet pea blossoms
jauntily disposed on one side OF them. At
one end OF the table the bride-elect sat
In a large armchair decked out In white
ribbons, and opposite her the maid OF
honor Miss Annie McKeever, In one TRIM
med with pink. Instead OF name cards al
the covers, were rolls vi paper tied with
..tt.lf and tyh. tt.
were seated each one read the lines writ
ten thereon. to the amusement and de-
light OF the rest. When the last one was
read Miss Lloyd announced that sho
thought 1t was only duo the author OF
these lines to crown her poet laureate"
and taking a wreath OF pink roses shs
placed II on the head OF Miss Belle Dick
son. much to the confusion of that young
lady. But It met with the approval OF
all and "poot laureate" she will be held
henceforth.
The lines read by Miss Lloyd on her
roll were especially admired. They ran
In this wise.
when christopher Columbus loft behind
tho shores OF Spain
Ills heart was filled with gratitude for
isabella, Queen.
Her hand had sent him sailing across the
deep blue sea
| ~ piluk 10 lltul a utW WITH, u ihht loA
You and me,
Today her much-loyed namesake, bride.
elect we see
A new world opened for her, dream Of
bliss 10 be.
Her king, mighty sovereign, ". rules
with gentle sway,
Herself a queen shrined In his heart, for-
ever and day"
TO Miss Stella Root.
Here's 20 our Stella. our star
The pride Of her pa and her ma.
Her bow she doth take
And such music 10th make
u malteth my heart sing 'tra-lai'"
One after another was read amid the
laughter and EXPLANATIONS OF pleasure Of
hostess and guests The bridegroom -elect,
Mr.. Elliott Fan. bore his honors hravely,
and added hts share to the pleasure OF the
hour. Miss Loyds guests were Miss An
ME McKeever. Miss Belle Dickson Misses
Cora and Stella Root, Miss Willene Comp
ton OF Austin. Niles Katherine Browne,
Messrs. Elliott Fall, 4. II Franklin,
George Torrey, G. r. Ashe Frank Will
iams, Louis Bryan and Dr. Carl Stafford
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The ladies' who attended the meetings OF
the Daughters of The Republic and
tho Womens Clubs of Texas in
San Antonio. Texas. returned perfectly
charmed with their visit with the Alamo
City and its delightful denizens. BUSH
ness was attended to. of course, aud in
the course Of work Mrs. Presley Ewing.
representing tho Ladies' Reading club OF
this city, made noble effort TO secure
the cooperation Of all tho clubs In getting
the custom adopted OF closing the stores at
6 o'clock In the evening. She made such
an eloquent appeal for tie retail clerks
that she had her measure passed by a
rising vote. The retail clerks OF san An
tonic showed their appreciation of this
effort by sending her flowers and vote OF
thanks from their organization OF which
they made her an honorary member.
Another Houston woman, Mrs. s. X.
Mollhenny made a plea for an addition
TO the State university OF course for the
training OF librarians, which was also
well received. Mrs. Alfred s. Dyer. rep
reserbing tho Womans club, also took an
intelligent part in the discussions. so that
Houston has the pleasure of knowing that
She was well represented.
But IT. was not all work. no dull girls
were made. for there was play enough and
- OF the most delightful, Mrs. Eliza Gall
, lagher, tho widow of Texas hero, one
"a OF The Perote prisoners. entertained the
1 Daughters of the Republic very hand
= somely, inviting. OF course, the other Wis
itors to meet them. Everything was on
the grandest scale. and as they passed
ID through portion OF the old Alamo 60
reach the house, the visitors felt tina;
m their pride in the past Sdded greatly To
their pleasure In the present
y Mrs. II. III. Kampman gave a reception
TO the Woman's club representative, 70
"a which the Daughters OF the Republic Of
~ Texas were also invited and here agar
the visitors were royalty entertained
~ Then there we're concerts. directed by Mr.
4 Horace Clark, and invitations from the
a. San Jaoinao club and oil sorts OF pleas.
~ ures to make the paths Of study and duty
-. pleasant ones. No wonder the women 80.
a turn delighted with their visit.
ID The reputation already acquired by the
young ladies OF the First Presbyterian
church was moro than upheld by their
% cleverly acted play and interesting pro-
o' grsmme given Tuesday evening at Bryan
"a hall, The play. when Greek Meets
s. Creek was admirably acted, and went
IT, Off as smoothly as II they were "sho' nun
I'd professional actors. The second act was