The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-27

tffiA PiVhh anu hfnltAH NNhthNhs
The addition OF some new members nude
a pleasant feature Of the evening. These
mere pr; j. L short, Or Sydney sallia
Ilhenny, A. &. Hutchinson, Brown Botts,
Charles seaman aud James Butte. Some
Of these are. old members, who, for various
reasons. had Withdrawn their names from
the roll and have now been welcomed back.
II was decided 10 give the opening ger
mantle debutantes' german-on the night
Of Thursday, November II. at Bryan hall
and the club Will. as heretofore, give a
series OF germans, rs well as the society
ban. forming always a potent factor IN
Houston's social life.
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Dinner giving is a fine art, ono that tries
the metal OF a hostess. but 1t is one
In which Mrs. Presley Ewing has made
an enyiable reputation. This reputatloi
was admirably sustained on Friday when
she honored Misses Mary and Marcia
llurgls and Miss Gillespie by asking a
few friends to meet them. The table
was cNquisitely dainty. with its fine
linen, the soft tones Of plumbago
blossoms and the sheen Of silver and
the flashes Of color cnlled out Of the hand
some cut glass 10y the lighted chandelier.
Inc purity OF the coloring was delightfully."-
LCtlceablc; the white Of the cloth and
the pale lavender Of the towers with The
nothing to strike n note of strong ,Olot.
But at each cover was q dainty bit Of
'Nlhlluk gwen DN the menu CifnS. lutSH
were toblong squares Of white cardboard
on which were arranged In their own
graceful designs sprays OF seaweed cast
up on the shores OF the Golden West by
the Pacific ocean. They were gathered
and arranged by the hostess during her
stay In, California and are lovely souvenirs
not only OF that delightful land Of sun
shine, but Of last Friday. Cor those VINO
sat about the table. They were Mr.. and
Mrs. Ewing, Misses Mary and Marcia
Ewing, Judge. A. g. Allen, Judge Charles
b.. Ashe and Mr.. Wharton.
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Miss Emma Hoffman, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. II. Hoffman, and Mr.. James NJ.
Turner were married Tuesday morning at
the home Of the BRIDES parents. The
GetemGSa which was performed ny the
teY. IL. &, Wills of the Tabernacle Metno-
dist church, had very few witnesses, but It
was not less solemn on that account. Tie
solemn words and the clearly spoken re-
spOfses were very impressive In the silence
that relgned. beautiful autumn roses gave
grace ana color to the scene, their sweet
faces seeming to offer tender wishes for
daJs as bright as themselves to the young
people who stood before the minister. The
bride was dressed In n demure gray broad
cloth travelling costume, trimmed with
Of the same shade on the waist. with a
vest and sleeve finishing OF white satin.
Her hat was OF the cloth, trimmed with
point lace and white wings. Mr.. Turner
has been for some time past with Mr.. /.
Lechenger aud is very highly thought Of by
ms employers. Miss Hofman's family
but her sweet, modest manner speaks very
eloquently for her in her new home. After
for san Antonio to spend their honey.
moon and will be at home at SOC Rusk ave.
nue. on their return.
The Mansfield Dramatic club gave Mr.
Ed ". Witty, who was seen last Tuesday
uiv1f af tho opero h,,,.o l., Dr. = ..-- J,
filing the role Of Richard Hare, a pleasant
welcome to his old home. The round of ap.
plause that greeted his frst entrance in
the play was simply a kindly welcome, but
the hearty applause that followed was a
recognition OF the fact that ne was filling
his role admirably. Handsome bouquets
were given him, also as TOKENS Of friendli.
ness. After the play he was taken out ia
Mr.. william Christians. where a number
OF his old friends who had shared amateur
> honors with him On the past, were gathered
to congratulate him on his success in his
chosen profession. They listened with In.
: tercst to his story of the past few yenrs,
. his Ncissitudes and successes. which hc told
very delightfully."-, He bore away with him
the best wishes ofShe Mansfield club and
the assurance OF their continued Interest
In his career.
/ The Rosary and Altar society OF the
9 Church Of the Annunciation will give a
A ''Ai'iiN AFAA AhhiNihN FNfnllk IN lfIlltT
/. ance hall, corner Of Texas avenue and
Jackson street. The names Of the per
n formers on the program given below are
such a forcible argumen In favor Of the
o Kind Of cntertalnment 70 he given that ne
menu OF music and reception has been ar
IS ranged.
p"n'NS'e NJ" Mrs RS Bruce Morton ''''N Mozart
4 +. LHisrd and Mr.. James Giraut
Rbln aT p1 RsS5t amstr,,zi Mr.. b. y a. EHnn%SoIpl
|, Lnlqrd; with violin obllgato by Miss
Lndenberg.
OF "Hansel GrateI". ..... Mr.. Anton
n piehl aud, Mr. odlu Kendall.
Chorus BY the Choir Of the Church OF
" Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Smith and Dr. an
=. Mrs. II. w. Knox will have a box.
Mr. and Mrs. r. h. Morris and Mr.. an
Mrs. Arthur cargiil have taken a box t,
other boxes have been taken by Mr., l..
I'd Polk, Mr.. Hart Settle Of Galveston an
N Mr.. S. Il. b. Morse, Mr., A, T.. Root an
~ MIR, w, H., Palmer, Mr.. J. II. Kirby, NJ
ct Glraud and Mr.. Russell, Mr.. Jesse Jone.
IS Mr.. James Grogan, Mr.. W. w. Meyer, Nj
i. Henry : For, Mr. Henry ,Hegkc, Mr.. v
le John shearn, Mr.. I'D Kiam. one box ha
n heen reserved for a party from Galyei
th ton and another for a party from Ricl
e, mond and still another for Mr.. Mauric
o. Grau.
~ Thursday evening the Neighborhood Hig
~ Five club were entertained by Mrs. C.. S
Ii. Relchman. Being the FIRST Of this season
nd series all members were promptly in place
~ fun Of fun and imbued with n Jolly splrT
Ii. Of rivalry, which made the evening ga
=, with repSrtee and witty passages at arm.
" After the usual quota Of games, tllnty r,
rs. freshments, then music and presentatio
nd Of prizes were the order of things. AIr,
s. Nose Raphael won first prize, a loving Gu
as Of Bohemian glass; Mrs. G. u. Wolf Sc,
ma ond prize. n tahouret. The gentlemen
prizes, a hand painted china mustache Gu
and saucer and q very handsome evenin
ID scarf, were awarded to Mr.. q. - Wolf an
IN Mr.. Morris Rosenthal, respectively, III
- next meeting will be Mrs. /, c.. Gerso
IS within the next fortnight.
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"a Mrs. S. r.. y. Morse has her mother, Mr.
~ Beeson, and her sleterin-law, Mrs. Charlie
le Morse Of Cincinnati, with her, and FOR
a few days last week Mrs, j. II. Miller wa
se also her guest. Feeling that It would be
~ selfish thing TO keen such charming DeoDl