The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-17

was 2lso with us. his wife being on a visit
TO the old folks at home" in Mississippi.
he concluded to spend his time In our
city with the folks away from home. Yes
we understand; we've Travelled some our
selves. Even Brother Foster could not
stay away. having nut in an appearance
Just in time TO assist Mr.. 4. l.. Win
ston in his journey towards the Eternal
CITY beyond the mountain range. As
Mr. Winston started down the slope OF
the lpst mountain his steed became I'm
ruly, Ind the oily nature OF our would
be brtsher became so apparent. in the
moisture of his hands. that he lost his
grip" and threw up his hands in holy
horror and fear at the antics OF our
dearly beloved goat. who recognizing the
nict that the reins were loose. landed
our Water pierce I'D oil subject. Mr..
Winston. in the depths OF despair"
among the stones aud thorns of the Val
lev OF Fear. After hlving the scratches
and bruises dressed, the goat beng
caught, Mr.. Winston finally succeeded
in completing his tourney without any
further mishsps to detain him. Brother
Winston aiys he likes goat. but ours wa,
too-sweet scented.
When we see such old timers as
Brother Flahertv stride across the floor
Of our council chamber Il ciuses one
to look back into the dim past for the
faces OF the long ago. Come again. ana
let your coming be often and always bring
"a friend" Brother Biggers has finally
found nice home in No. ia South
Fourth street for his family.
On February % all United Commercial
Travellers are expected TO meet at our
council hall for a social meeting. Brother
Malloy will make the opening address.
AS you are all acquainted with our chap
lain. you know what inducements he Of
fers; II you do not come aud be well en-
tertlined BY the best OF men and speak
ors, Brother V. ID. Saunders will also
do his rlrt towards getting up some di-
version in the line of his speciality. as
sisted by one of natures queens his bet
ter best half He promises a lively tune
so remember the date.
We note with many regrets. on Brother
Schne!der's report OF Galveston council
that they have lost a member by death
in Brother /. j. Theakston, Weakness,
decay and death are inscribed on every
living thing.
What do the dead care for the tender
token.
Or loving words, or floral otfcrinSs??"
Miles Grad"
On the Road-Speaking OF the progress
Of the different U. C. T. councils, want
to state that we are mot so many" but
an enthusiastic few and we are going
ahead saying nothing but saving wood
and cutting cut nothing but the very
best timber. So when the year 1901 has
closed her pages in history and records
open for inspection We hope to Stow up
the Baby Council" OF Corsicana the
most pr greseiye. the most enthusiastic
and best working council in the Loae Star
state
We are sorry to say that our senior
counselor, Brother S. j. Jackson, has quit
us, going 20 the progressive town of
MeXia 10 live, He assures US of his
presence on the third Sturdy night of
cacn month. Brother Bud Stroud, our
champion heavyweight. still retains the
leather medal for new recruits and
Brother Paul Allen for chewing and spit
ting. Bro her Moulder has sworn ven
geance on all new applicants and says the
Lord have mercy, for he can not. He will
explain; come up. Some OF us hope 10
be with Waco, No So, on the night of the
2Sd instant. jenkins.
Brother Oscar Jannasch was in town
last week, He was looking unusually
we'll pleased When called upon to give