The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-21
BRENNAN BUDGET.
The Anniversary Celebration of the
Thirteen Club.


Brenham Texas, January 2o--rhe elegant
Tristram home was on Friday evening the
scene OF one OF the SWEETEST entertainments
ever given IN Brennan, the occasion being
the second anniversary Of the Thirteen
club" An invitation from these young ladies'
gIways carries with II the guarantee OF Il
good time and something unique in the way
Of an entertainment, and this time these
thirteen girls more than kept up their repula-
ton for giving u charming and novel affair.
The handsome parlors needed little deeora'
ton to make them perfect, few palms aud
cut flowers being all that was attempted. In
Que corner Of the library under bowl OF
vines and flowers punch was served by Miss
Mary Chidress, who looked like dainty
flower herself. IA a gown OF white organdy
over pink taifeta. The dining room was q
thing OF heauty-al IN red and whte--the
colors Of the Thirteen club. From the chan
delier broad rod and white ribbons were
drape1 TO the four corners OF the room, where
stood four small tables. while In tho center
waa stand OF red and white roses. The
lights we're shaded with red, giving rosy
radiance that made everybody look beaut-
fu The entertainment for the evening took
the very interesting form Of progressive
Conversations Miss Grace Gardner gave out
IN subjects for conversations, and each gen
tleman, after talking to the lady at his side
for five minutes, progressed 10 the next lady,
and another subject was given After con
versing on twelve subjects, the ladies were
asked TO vote for the most interesting talker
among the visitors. Mr. G. l.. wilkins re-
.ecived The largest number Of votes aud was
awarded the prize, handsome gold pencil.
In the same way the gentlemen voted for the
best tallSer among the ladies', ana the prize.
cut glass and silver pun box, was won by
Miss Gardner
A. he close OF this exciting contest, dainty
refreshments were served, consisting OF
chicken salad sandwiches. waters olives,
oil Md "a gnfgp Then delicious
fguit salad served in oranges with whipped
cream and cake Misses Josephine Tristram.
Alta Gardner and Elsie Garrett, attred IN
dainty white orgaudies. were stationed in the
dining room and served the numerous guests
IN their usual graceful manner.
AT Prairie Hil this evening Mt. Emil Ora
borchcic and Miss Wanda Nienerz we're united
IN marriage by Rev. Crosse
Cotton receipts the past week have been
252 bales making the total receipts Tor the
season 37,sl2 bales stock on hand ll2s bales,
Mrs G. Lasch. whose residence Is four miles
west OF the city, is reported very sick.
Mrs l. n Bettison, assisted by Miss les-
samal Galway, will entertain the -four
Handed 1uchre club on Thursday evening IN
honor OF Miss Mabel Flanagan OF Austin. rhe
entertainment was fret announced for
Wednesday evening, but postponed on account
of q conflict In dates with an opera house
attraction.
The Central railroad is having strong
fence erected At the Union depot TO divide the
hotel runners. bus drivers and such like from
the passengers.
Miss Edith Radford, who has been guest
~ Miss Lula Thornhill tue pact fortnight, re-
turned TO Lyons this morning
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheatly and Miss
Emily GiddngS who have been guests OF
Hon and Mrs. Heber Stone for several days,
left this morning for San Antonio. They were
accompanied By Colonel George W. Giddings
Of Washington, d. G., who has been guest
of his brother, Colonel ID. c. Giddlngs since
the holidays
Mrs z. warlich returned 70 GiddlnRs yes.
ierday after a yisit 10 her sister, Mrs. II
FISCHER
Mrs W r. Dryer and Mrs. Thomas DwyeI
left this morning for San Antonio, where
they will spend soma time with relatives.