The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-27

~ we,ther has been too warm to en-
pa ,- ,ova in the most informal way. a
dr,vinr through the residence por' |
NO heat Of the day, would doubt
n. think mere people were away lnun
ors so tightly nre blinds closeu anu
s.w ore the evidences OF IRE. rms
1 lar Is probably from the far North
!, ,s unnecessary to smut out tne
!. and glare, and were he to again pass
r. homes at about In the evening
ia aud n transformation had taken
noors and shutters are open, the
~" nava become inhabited gay
.ro heard and the real pleasure OF
s.s begun. After dinner. If 1t is
- many spend the evening driving
lr .,Ae-s nrefer their comfortable chairs
ne gallery, perhaps a neighoor OF TWO
H. IN then later an ice cold watermelon
,,,,s or a pitcher Of lemonade the
i.sle Of the ice making dehciousiS coo'
kund, =. homo mss
.n,o,v too Time flies; already are
=, ~, belnc made for the winter season. II
d 20, 20 nredict for the debutante OF l9oZ-
,sv winter. The q and Thahan
-. have delightful plans, then one can
- oornt on lnnumerable receptions,
a. and card parties. Perhaps rev more
Irners and musicnles than usual WIN aao
Il tho winters pleasures. The Houston
,sr,et,e society and Womans Choral ciuo
In civ, their patrons some splendid music
N indeed all things point toward orii-
=, .oc,sI season. There nre rumors OF
81 r.r,l engagements, and the fall and
,',r will nrobaby be filled with the
r.,e n rohengrin and Mendelssohn.
II \ ~
|>|rhs weather during the early part OF the
i Monday looked very threatening anu
M hut little encouragement for the ladies'
n were busy arranging for the reception
"a s,een Dr.. and Mrs. Seth Ward In
..rn chanel that evening. However,' be-
= ,undovn the sky cleared, the sun
N. out and hearts were light again
,onrh shearn chapel is always attractive
IA hem made more so than usual for
occasion. The graceful Boston fern
ks,a It's beauty on tables and low ped
~, nbout the rooms. and on the plano
l maidenhair gave a cool spot OF green
touch - color was given WIN ZIG e'i
lnn. and red gladiola.
rhe reception was In charge OF the So
department Of Shearn Epworth League
ladies' Of the committee performing tne
ties Of hostesses. During the evening IL
~ handsome gold-headed umbrella was
esented TO DR.. Ward as token OF es-
em Of the people of Shearn church. In
n appropriate words Rev. S. h. Hay pre-
nted the umbrella TO Mr.. Ward. MI
ky said that at first DR.. Wards frlehus
"a thought Of giving him watch, put 'h
y rther consideration had decided ne need
4 no watching, they then hit upon a cane,
N came to the conclusion that DR.. Ward
j. Is In no need of Il Gaming, so unall! ue,
y bad that an umbrella would pest convey
= eIr regard, IL being OF shelterlns' pro-
x Ltlng nature. - nv
llle gift was a complete surprise to Dr'
srd, who expressed mis- pleasure ana ap'
fdation at being SO beautltully tt hnJint
bed, and said that although Methouls'
Inference could separate pastor ana con
kgation, Il could not sever the ties ui
endship, Last Sundays Post tod OF ~.
frd's promotion, ard though MS IrlehIS
be and through the State feel just pr1ut
bis election, they can not but regret
st sincerely his and his wifes departure
number of friends availed themselves p
opportunity TO have another chat VIII
and Mrs. Ward before their departure
next morning for Nashville. Ice cream
cake were served during the evening
~
he marriage of Miss Ora Averitt OF TIM
y and Mr.. R. p. L. De Almond OF New
leans which took place on the Afternoon
the 23d, was a surprise to their friend
Fe and elsewhere. Both are musician
high order, Miss Averitt having al
Us been identified with the musical fra
NIFTY Of Houston. and as organist OF tn
Dune!ation church she fulfilled her dutie
highly creditable manner, and the as
lance she gave as accompanist to HON
eht deserves special recognition. Mr.. ID
nond has just closed a successful en-
ement With Governor Bob Taylor. ii
sesses powerful and sympathetic voice
ew close friends of Miss Averitt beln
s'e OF the approaching wedding, invade
ZONE and made 1t very lovely Wit
efs and green's Garlands fell grace
INTO the letter "a" and under thi
loprate decoration. and In the presenC
siitsndS the bride and groom were maj
oy Rev Mr.. Green.
~ ~ bride was becomingly attired In
soWh or white organdy, tucked, an
3, nst going away gown being a blu
:, maae suit with embroidered mu
ss and hat to correspond.
~ sahents We're served after the cert
Mr. and Mrs. De Almond left Il
Teahs, whence they will go to Kno,
=, ienh., the home Of Mr.. De Armon
prlor to the wedding of Mr.. K. u. !
! A sou.., and Miss Ora Averitt the
phmented with a dinner given &
N NJ Their host and hostess, NJ
sry Sharies F. Parker, had arrange
y NJ IWsnIeelous menu. which was enjoye
o.. "il Kendall. Miss Sadie Timmin
4 Miss MMerltt, Mr. r. r. L. De Armon
ma mary Parker. Mr.. VIII Kenda
eer MY NY following to resume his chose
Il Miss Tin Minis viii spend the vii
~ New York.
y ~
Y marriage Of Miss Ward Mckee
l.sNue and Mr.. Harry Lidstone. wblC
n pave sunday evening, July 30. at sa
{ H. "e as a complete surprise to the
& houston. For three weeks pr
q ;. eue wedding the bride and groo
y tIs.. pers Of house party given |
4 uncle ana aunt Mr.. M
~ Ldstone. in the hills Of 81
a consnniy u was charming Mace z
W wsv 'thlnalion of a romance. which
n tsf az IS ISL US beginning In Houston Ii
" one A. ~ ~ when Miss Ward Mex
aud Nile seasons fair debntantes.
plans ~ Ldstone had quietly ma,
~ lian anu after service In the EDl
! 10 ,gbnnfeh Of San saba sundav eyp
~ "a IN ~ surprise pf ali present we
n ug. M age, Rev. Mr.. Beustead Of
x McKea" rue Is the daughter OF N
lztn and NJ gainesville and niece
Justin WI; FRANK A. Reichardt Al
a 's'es Of her debut h here and ana has s s1n