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VOL. VIII. WACO, TEXAS, SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 1898. No. 17 A Week of Bargains ** I ’’HIS being the last week in April we must make it a lively business week to swell April * Sales* Our immense stock of saleable merchandise is yet complete in every department and new styles of summer goods arriving daily, and our store is the busiest in Waco* Stylish goods at low prices is appreciated by the purchasers, and they all come to Goldstein & Migels. Weekly, Daily and Hourly Sales FANS 500 Japanese folding fans, in large sizes and empire, worth 25 | pz _ and 35c, this week at.......... X L/ 500 assorted Fans, worth 10 pz ^ cents and 15 cents, at................ t/L 20 dozen assorted Silk Fans, in all colors, nicely painted, and spangled, sells everywhere at 50 cts, O PC** our price................................ O 1000 assorted Silk Gauze Fans at 50 cents, 75 cents, $1.00 and up $5.00. We guarantee you a saving of 35 per cent. Five dozen fine Silk Gauntlets and Silk Mitt Gauntletts, worth O PZ ^ 75c to $1.00, at.. ................... Monday and Tuesday only. Fifteen dozen white net and lawn Ties, embroidered with inserting, two yards long, worth 50 cents, O PZ ^ at only.................................... 150 pieces new styles fancy Ribbons in plaids and stripes. Nos. 40 and 60 worth 50 cents, for Monday O PZ. and Tuesday only, at.......... ^1 Fine Embroideried Yokes for children, worth 75c and $1.00. A^ pz This week at......................... X Lv 100 dozen Embroidered Handkerchiefs, all pure linen, assorted patterns, everyone is worth 35 "I /''v and 50c. This week four for X.\J No more and no less will be sold to a customer. | To close out Housekeepers and Hotels Get ready for the Carnival. Special in house furnishings this week. 100 dozen Damask and Huck Towels, extra size, worth 25 cents, 18c at each. or $2.15 per dozen. 15 pieces turkey red table Q /\ p Damask, worth 35c, at a yd. X 10 pieces cream and white table Damask, all Linen, 58 to 66 inches wide, worth 65 cents, at a A yard......................................... X | 100 remnants of table linens in 2, 2i and 3 yard lengths to close out at fully onethird off. We have 50 remnants of Mattings left from our big sale of last week. They were sold at 25 and 35 cents a yard. If you find the length you want, you can buy it at only "1 pz ^ a yard........................................ X U \j 100 dozen fancy Napkins, 18 inch, worth 65 cents, at only a A {T dozen....................................... XUU 250 plain hemmed sheets, A_Q /'■» sizes 81x90, worth 70c, at.. Xl/U 50 honeycomb counterpanes,already hemmed, worth 85 cents, at pz ~ only..................................... UJt 100 Marsales counterpanes, extra large sizes, worth $1.75, at i \ IZ only............................................ > ♦ > 3 Silks To close out [ : For this week or as long as they last— : 40 pieces Assorted Silks, some only enough for a i a waist, many enough for full dresses, all summer [ and spring styles, Brocaded Satins in evening I shades, Striped Taffetas, Brocaded China, regu I lar prices are 75c, 85c, $1.00 and $125; RCIa ; they all go in one lot at, yard.........................9UG [ Black Brocaded Satin Silks, 5 pieces 22and 24 in., § will make lovely skirts, regular price 85c, C"f | as long as they last, yard...............................U I ;>C = Black Silk Fish Net, 45 inches wide, 1 _ I worth $1.00, for Monday only, at, yard .. . W |2C I 20 Pieces Printed Figured Silks, 27 inches wide, I regular price $1.25, for Monday and i Tuesday, only, per yard................................. I W OverDresses. Wool and Wash Dress Goods yard, Black Brocaded Mohair, 38 inches "TOW wide, worth 75. ■flQuyard, pretty Cheviots in mixtures and Wvw plaids for skirts, 38 and 40 ins., worth 65c. iMf* yard, a large variety in Checks, Plaids, ■ffWI* mixtures, will hold their colors and not show dust, 40 inches, worth 75c yard. We have just received a handsome line of novelties in Black Dress Skirting, Brocaded wool with mohair lustre, having the effect of silk, at $1.05, $1.20, $1.35 and $1.50 a yard, 38 to 44 inches wide. Wash Goods Tensel Striped Gauzes, 45 inches wide, all shades, will make elegant costumes for the grand. Queen Carnival, worth 75c, this week, per yard....................................................... Small Things But very useful, as you need them every day at low prices— 500 gross of White and Smoked Pearl Buttons, sizes 18, 20, 22 and 24, worth 10c, this week 5c nd May i 421c i 10c 12 c 15c 5 at 100 Dozen Plain Glass Tumblers, good OK A heavy ones, worth 50c, at, per dozen.......... £UG 500 gross of extra fine superfine white Pearl Buttons, sizes 16 to 22, they are worth 15c, our |A. price, per dozen.....................................................IUG 100 dozen fine Glass Tumblers, very pretty decorations, worth $1 to $1.55 a dozen, this week at, a dozen........................................ 500 dozen Fancy Pearl and Dress Buttons, small and large sizes, prices from 5c per dozen to................................................. Colored Tissue Paper for flowers, in plain and crepe, all colors at the lowest price in Waco, also all kinds of Wire and Paste. 60c DUttUUS, ill $3.00 yard, a large variety of Plain and Printed Lawns, worth 15 cents. 1** yard, Corded Dimity Lawns, makes lovely waists, worth 20 to 25c yard. yard, New Organdies, Lawns, tissue border, party effects, worth 25c. I 1C A yard, redoublefold Silk Stripe, something ; nobby lor children’s dressds, worth 25c yd. Just received a new and large variety of length : wise, round and wide flat Cord Pique, at 15c, 20c, S 25c and 35c yard. Lovely for skirts and suits. I They are beauties. | THREE I LINES OF I 35 Pieces Good Shear Lawns, 32 inches, 1 worth 10c, at, per yard................................. White Lawns 5c = 50 pieces 40inch White Lawns, worth fully lA^ [ 121c and 15c, at, per yard.................................IUG [ 50 pieces extra fine 40inch White, worth |Ka [ fully 25c yard, our price only, per yard.... IUG ; Our 20 and 25c White Lawns are the best values 1 in the state. Special Sale of Ladies' Waists AND MUSLIN UNDERWEAR THIS WEEK Twentyfive dozen Ladies’ Shirt Waists in Lawns, Percals, and Zephyrs. We sold them this Spring at $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. We put them on *1 [Z two counters, and you can have your choice for.......................... / D CclltS CciCll SUMMER RICHELIEU VESTS— 50 dozen White Vests, worth 10c, C ^ at....................................................................................9G 50 dozen Ribbed Vests, Trimmed with tape, |A. worth 15c, at.............................................................IUG 50 dozen Fine Lisle’Ribbed Vests, worth 50c, at.................................................................. 25c | To be given away this week, 5 dozen German | Lisle Thread Ladies’ Vests, half sleeves, we sold I them at $1.25 and $1.50, you can buy them at only 25 cents Four Lines of Ladies’ Muslin Underwear To be sold this week cheaper than ever sold in Waco. This is not talk, but facts and you can only appreciate this grand sale by coming early and examine them for yourself. Lot \ at 25 cents Gowns, Trimmed Embroidered Chemise, Corset Covers, Drawers trimmed with embroidery. Every garment is worth more than you have to pay for the trimming or material. Lot 3 at 99 cents Gowns, Chemise, Drawers, Skirts Corset, covers. This line is more elaborate, trimmed with lace and embroiderery, they are regular $1.25, $1.50 tflQ — and $2.00 garments, at.....................................vwG Lot 2 at 59 cents i Gowns, Chemise, Drawers, Skirts and Corset Cov I ers, every garment is trimmed with embroidery | and lace, regular prices 75c, 85c, $1.00 and KO A I $1.25, they all go at................................. ...........VvG Lot 4 at $ \ A9 \ Gowns, Skirts, Chemise and Drawers. In this I line you will find some of our finest garments 1 that we have in our house, they are worth | IQ | $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00, at.................................liHv Monday from lO to 11 a. m. and from 3 to 4 p. m. figured lawns, Q1 A 2 100 pieces fast colors, worth 5c, at a yd. Limit and no children. c i Tuesday from 10 to 11 a. m. and from 3 to 4 p. m. 100 pieces 27inch Percals, elegant for waists or dresses, worth Ql« 7i cents, at a yard.................. O2U Limit and no children: Remember we carry only the French Pattern Brand of Muslin Underwear, and it is the best in ther world. Just received one car load of medium and very fine Trunks which we will display in our show windows, and which we will make a special excursion rate on this Trunk line. Q0LD5TIEN & MIG EL. £> £§ Social anb (Current Events* # jt j* & Happenings of tbe Meeft—people U?ou Tftnow. vS* J* J* Jt (All Items of a Social and Personal Nature will please be sent to Ninth and Columbus Streets. Telephone Artesia 167. No items received later than 9 o’clock Saturday morning, and to insure attention, should be received Friday.) , WE AT HOME have been so entirely engrossed with the many claims upon our attention that we have failed to realize the fact that the week just passed has been a busy one indeed; so much so that some of the. whirring* scenes of midwinter gayety have been rivaled. Of course, a strong impetus has been given by the coming great Carnival, for the numerous chairmen have been actively engaged with the forming of their committees for decorating the floats. That first feature now is about determined, and real, earnest hard work is well under headway. But there have been other diversions in abundance, perhaps too many, some highly toned by the Carnival excitement, such as the Behrens, the Fall the Wilcox, the Slayden benefits, with others of a purely social flavor. Each day has brought its attractions, and the week has speed as it were upon pleasure’s wings. As a directory to what Artesia has to chronicle this morning by way of resume, there is for last MONDAY Mrs. Gabriel de Jarnette’s reading at the Colonial club; Miss Friend’s young ladies’ Shakespear class; the Sans Souci club with Mrs.O. L. Stribling; the Carnival Cake Walk; Mrs. Edward Rotan’s reception to Mrs. de J arnette. TUESDAY. The first presentation of the Sorcerer, Mrs. D. C. Bolinger’s courtesy to the Press Club; the surprise celebration of Mrs. Joseph Lewine’s crystal wedding. WEDNESDAY. The second night of the Sorcerer; Miss Friend’s married ladies’ Shakespear club; Misses Beer’s hospitality to the Wednesday euchre club; t8e informal Philo dance; the Cleveland lecture at the Conservatory, and Mrs. Archenhold’s Kaffee Klatsche. THURSDAY. The San Jacinto recital at the Y. M. H. A.; the card tournament and dance at the Philo club; the Bankers versus Lawyers game of ball; the memorial services for Decoration day; the Add Ran—Baylor base ball on the Baylor Campus; the private picnic party of young folks, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Downs. FRIDAY. The Baptist ladies’ number two rhyming social; the Fall Carnival King benefit; the morning whist club with Mrs. George Bower; the Mother Hubbards against the Linen Dusters at the Park. J* There was an ease and finish connected with the rendition of the Sorcerer on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings seldom attained by an anateur company. Critics, however they may differ.in other points, agree that the highest attainment of art is that in which the whole creates the impression rather than the individuality of each part. Thus it was with the Sorcerer. The cast, the chorus and the orchestra were shaded into so subtle a harmony that the entirety carried with it a most agreeable impression. The audience which greeted both performances was large and brilliant, and frequent applause showed that home talent was thoroughly appreciated. .That it was a Floral Society benefit was quite pronouncedinthemany and elaborate floral pieces that found their way across the footlights. In acknowledgment that she carried the leading role, Mrs. Kempner’s flowers were something to be envied. The Sorcerer, like all other of Gilbert and Sullivan’s compositions does not deal with an intricacy of plot. The charm lies solely in the tuneful music. Therewas no marked distinction between the star and other members of the cast. The honors were quite evenly divided among Mrs. Kempner, Mr. Will Allen, Mr. Arthur Baum, Mrs. A. B. Meek, Mrs. J. R. Ferrell, Mrs. Courtlandt Lawrence, Mr. Henry Leuders, Mr. E. H. Anderton and Mr. Tom Barron. Mrs. Kempner’s two gowns were very much admired, they being uptodate creations of organdy, frills and fancies to suit an out door fete. Mrs. Meek in powdered pompadour and black satin with court train made the dignified matron to perfection. Mr. Baum’s cute little curtain speech was given with such a plomb as to divide honors with his courtly character "of Sir Marmaduke. Mr. Will Allen as the handsome young soldier developed the plot in his very effective scene with the Sorcerer and Aline, and his intelligent intarpretation made the use of a libretto superfluous. The chorus girls in their red chintz skirts, peasant bodices, white muslin caps and aprons made quite dainty little sweethearts for the male chorus of husbandmen. Every detail of this creditable opera could be mentioned in complimentary terms, were not these details of excellent points too numerous. Special features were introdueed and very highly applauded in the national dance of little May Maud West and Gussie Griffin: the Sailor’s Hornpipe, by Karma and Jervis Deane; the duet by the little Heyens sisters, and a Gavotte by May Maud West. In conclusion, too much cannot be said in praise of the work done by Mr. Fred Leuders in directing the rehearsals, of the musical adaptation of parts by Prof. Parnum, and the accurate, skillful piano accompaniment of Mrs M. Guy Hart. The full orchestra was better than the Grand has known this season. The proceeds will reach into the hundreds of dollars, and will form the first deposit towards an Auditorium fund. When one begins to enumerate the pretty things that might be said concerning Mrs. Woodson White’s tea on last Saturday afternoon, the gampt of beautiful rooms, exquisite flowers and pretty gowns must be run with a decided pause over the bon esprit of a thoroughly affable and attentive house party. And yet to say this, is not making too elaborate a setting for the refined, cultured guest of honor, Mrs. Gabriel de Jarnette of Dallas. The fact that this was the first affair of note for Easter week, is another factor in making the ensemble an event worthy an exalted position among the spring festivities. It seemed that everybody from matrondom was out, and that the suite of rooms was planned just so that everyone was in the midst of everyone else. Through the portieres, parted from four successive doorways, beauty after beauty was admired until the climax was reached in the dining room, where great, gorgeous roseclusters filled mantels and glass cabinets, and were sent back manifold from the mirrored pieces. A. center table was provided with a crystal punch bowl, from where Mrs. Axtell served sherbet, offered with a slice of angel food by a bevy of tea maids, all in dainty white frocks. This came as the afterpiece to a sip of Mocha with a lettuce sandwich in the library, which, in turn, succeeded a chat in either of the two parlors with Mrs. White, Mrs. de Jarnette, or one of the ladies of the house party. Master Woodson White received the cards, while Miss Motz conducted the guests to the receiving line. The floral effect was something well worth more than a passing attention. In the music room were nothing but woodland pluckings, and they centered in a table completely covered with blue bonnets, their green leaves forming an undermat. There were also other spring offerings in abundance, deftly placed in jardiniere of bowl with most happy effect. In the dining room the rose was truly queen. Hundreds were sacrificed to the floral picture. Assisting Mrs. White, there were, in the rooms, Mesdames J. G. Harrison of College Station, John C. West, W. A. Casseday, W. H. Wood, Rotan, Adelia Foster, Frank Miller, W. D. House, Cross, Gallagher and (Continued on Third Page)
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ID | tx-waco-nwp-art_1898-04-24 |
Title | Artesia (Waco, Texas) Vol. 8 No. 17, Sunday, April 24, 1898 |
Date | 1898-04-24 |
Volume | 8 |
Issue | 17 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Publisher | Artesia Publishing Company |
Language | English |
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OCR - Transcript | VOL. VIII. WACO, TEXAS, SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 1898. No. 17 A Week of Bargains ** I ’’HIS being the last week in April we must make it a lively business week to swell April * Sales* Our immense stock of saleable merchandise is yet complete in every department and new styles of summer goods arriving daily, and our store is the busiest in Waco* Stylish goods at low prices is appreciated by the purchasers, and they all come to Goldstein & Migels. Weekly, Daily and Hourly Sales FANS 500 Japanese folding fans, in large sizes and empire, worth 25 | pz _ and 35c, this week at.......... X L/ 500 assorted Fans, worth 10 pz ^ cents and 15 cents, at................ t/L 20 dozen assorted Silk Fans, in all colors, nicely painted, and spangled, sells everywhere at 50 cts, O PC** our price................................ O 1000 assorted Silk Gauze Fans at 50 cents, 75 cents, $1.00 and up $5.00. We guarantee you a saving of 35 per cent. Five dozen fine Silk Gauntlets and Silk Mitt Gauntletts, worth O PZ ^ 75c to $1.00, at.. ................... Monday and Tuesday only. Fifteen dozen white net and lawn Ties, embroidered with inserting, two yards long, worth 50 cents, O PZ ^ at only.................................... 150 pieces new styles fancy Ribbons in plaids and stripes. Nos. 40 and 60 worth 50 cents, for Monday O PZ. and Tuesday only, at.......... ^1 Fine Embroideried Yokes for children, worth 75c and $1.00. A^ pz This week at......................... X Lv 100 dozen Embroidered Handkerchiefs, all pure linen, assorted patterns, everyone is worth 35 "I /''v and 50c. This week four for X.\J No more and no less will be sold to a customer. | To close out Housekeepers and Hotels Get ready for the Carnival. Special in house furnishings this week. 100 dozen Damask and Huck Towels, extra size, worth 25 cents, 18c at each. or $2.15 per dozen. 15 pieces turkey red table Q /\ p Damask, worth 35c, at a yd. X 10 pieces cream and white table Damask, all Linen, 58 to 66 inches wide, worth 65 cents, at a A yard......................................... X | 100 remnants of table linens in 2, 2i and 3 yard lengths to close out at fully onethird off. We have 50 remnants of Mattings left from our big sale of last week. They were sold at 25 and 35 cents a yard. If you find the length you want, you can buy it at only "1 pz ^ a yard........................................ X U \j 100 dozen fancy Napkins, 18 inch, worth 65 cents, at only a A {T dozen....................................... XUU 250 plain hemmed sheets, A_Q /'■» sizes 81x90, worth 70c, at.. Xl/U 50 honeycomb counterpanes,already hemmed, worth 85 cents, at pz ~ only..................................... UJt 100 Marsales counterpanes, extra large sizes, worth $1.75, at i \ IZ only............................................ > ♦ > 3 Silks To close out [ : For this week or as long as they last— : 40 pieces Assorted Silks, some only enough for a i a waist, many enough for full dresses, all summer [ and spring styles, Brocaded Satins in evening I shades, Striped Taffetas, Brocaded China, regu I lar prices are 75c, 85c, $1.00 and $125; RCIa ; they all go in one lot at, yard.........................9UG [ Black Brocaded Satin Silks, 5 pieces 22and 24 in., § will make lovely skirts, regular price 85c, C"f | as long as they last, yard...............................U I ;>C = Black Silk Fish Net, 45 inches wide, 1 _ I worth $1.00, for Monday only, at, yard .. . W |2C I 20 Pieces Printed Figured Silks, 27 inches wide, I regular price $1.25, for Monday and i Tuesday, only, per yard................................. I W OverDresses. Wool and Wash Dress Goods yard, Black Brocaded Mohair, 38 inches "TOW wide, worth 75. ■flQuyard, pretty Cheviots in mixtures and Wvw plaids for skirts, 38 and 40 ins., worth 65c. iMf* yard, a large variety in Checks, Plaids, ■ffWI* mixtures, will hold their colors and not show dust, 40 inches, worth 75c yard. We have just received a handsome line of novelties in Black Dress Skirting, Brocaded wool with mohair lustre, having the effect of silk, at $1.05, $1.20, $1.35 and $1.50 a yard, 38 to 44 inches wide. Wash Goods Tensel Striped Gauzes, 45 inches wide, all shades, will make elegant costumes for the grand. Queen Carnival, worth 75c, this week, per yard....................................................... Small Things But very useful, as you need them every day at low prices— 500 gross of White and Smoked Pearl Buttons, sizes 18, 20, 22 and 24, worth 10c, this week 5c nd May i 421c i 10c 12 c 15c 5 at 100 Dozen Plain Glass Tumblers, good OK A heavy ones, worth 50c, at, per dozen.......... £UG 500 gross of extra fine superfine white Pearl Buttons, sizes 16 to 22, they are worth 15c, our |A. price, per dozen.....................................................IUG 100 dozen fine Glass Tumblers, very pretty decorations, worth $1 to $1.55 a dozen, this week at, a dozen........................................ 500 dozen Fancy Pearl and Dress Buttons, small and large sizes, prices from 5c per dozen to................................................. Colored Tissue Paper for flowers, in plain and crepe, all colors at the lowest price in Waco, also all kinds of Wire and Paste. 60c DUttUUS, ill $3.00 yard, a large variety of Plain and Printed Lawns, worth 15 cents. 1** yard, Corded Dimity Lawns, makes lovely waists, worth 20 to 25c yard. yard, New Organdies, Lawns, tissue border, party effects, worth 25c. I 1C A yard, redoublefold Silk Stripe, something ; nobby lor children’s dressds, worth 25c yd. Just received a new and large variety of length : wise, round and wide flat Cord Pique, at 15c, 20c, S 25c and 35c yard. Lovely for skirts and suits. I They are beauties. | THREE I LINES OF I 35 Pieces Good Shear Lawns, 32 inches, 1 worth 10c, at, per yard................................. White Lawns 5c = 50 pieces 40inch White Lawns, worth fully lA^ [ 121c and 15c, at, per yard.................................IUG [ 50 pieces extra fine 40inch White, worth |Ka [ fully 25c yard, our price only, per yard.... IUG ; Our 20 and 25c White Lawns are the best values 1 in the state. Special Sale of Ladies' Waists AND MUSLIN UNDERWEAR THIS WEEK Twentyfive dozen Ladies’ Shirt Waists in Lawns, Percals, and Zephyrs. We sold them this Spring at $1.00, $1.25 to $1.50. We put them on *1 [Z two counters, and you can have your choice for.......................... / D CclltS CciCll SUMMER RICHELIEU VESTS— 50 dozen White Vests, worth 10c, C ^ at....................................................................................9G 50 dozen Ribbed Vests, Trimmed with tape, |A. worth 15c, at.............................................................IUG 50 dozen Fine Lisle’Ribbed Vests, worth 50c, at.................................................................. 25c | To be given away this week, 5 dozen German | Lisle Thread Ladies’ Vests, half sleeves, we sold I them at $1.25 and $1.50, you can buy them at only 25 cents Four Lines of Ladies’ Muslin Underwear To be sold this week cheaper than ever sold in Waco. This is not talk, but facts and you can only appreciate this grand sale by coming early and examine them for yourself. Lot \ at 25 cents Gowns, Trimmed Embroidered Chemise, Corset Covers, Drawers trimmed with embroidery. Every garment is worth more than you have to pay for the trimming or material. Lot 3 at 99 cents Gowns, Chemise, Drawers, Skirts Corset, covers. This line is more elaborate, trimmed with lace and embroiderery, they are regular $1.25, $1.50 tflQ — and $2.00 garments, at.....................................vwG Lot 2 at 59 cents i Gowns, Chemise, Drawers, Skirts and Corset Cov I ers, every garment is trimmed with embroidery | and lace, regular prices 75c, 85c, $1.00 and KO A I $1.25, they all go at................................. ...........VvG Lot 4 at $ \ A9 \ Gowns, Skirts, Chemise and Drawers. In this I line you will find some of our finest garments 1 that we have in our house, they are worth | IQ | $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00, at.................................liHv Monday from lO to 11 a. m. and from 3 to 4 p. m. figured lawns, Q1 A 2 100 pieces fast colors, worth 5c, at a yd. Limit and no children. c i Tuesday from 10 to 11 a. m. and from 3 to 4 p. m. 100 pieces 27inch Percals, elegant for waists or dresses, worth Ql« 7i cents, at a yard.................. O2U Limit and no children: Remember we carry only the French Pattern Brand of Muslin Underwear, and it is the best in ther world. Just received one car load of medium and very fine Trunks which we will display in our show windows, and which we will make a special excursion rate on this Trunk line. Q0LD5TIEN & MIG EL. £> £§ Social anb (Current Events* # jt j* & Happenings of tbe Meeft—people U?ou Tftnow. vS* J* J* Jt (All Items of a Social and Personal Nature will please be sent to Ninth and Columbus Streets. Telephone Artesia 167. No items received later than 9 o’clock Saturday morning, and to insure attention, should be received Friday.) , WE AT HOME have been so entirely engrossed with the many claims upon our attention that we have failed to realize the fact that the week just passed has been a busy one indeed; so much so that some of the. whirring* scenes of midwinter gayety have been rivaled. Of course, a strong impetus has been given by the coming great Carnival, for the numerous chairmen have been actively engaged with the forming of their committees for decorating the floats. That first feature now is about determined, and real, earnest hard work is well under headway. But there have been other diversions in abundance, perhaps too many, some highly toned by the Carnival excitement, such as the Behrens, the Fall the Wilcox, the Slayden benefits, with others of a purely social flavor. Each day has brought its attractions, and the week has speed as it were upon pleasure’s wings. As a directory to what Artesia has to chronicle this morning by way of resume, there is for last MONDAY Mrs. Gabriel de Jarnette’s reading at the Colonial club; Miss Friend’s young ladies’ Shakespear class; the Sans Souci club with Mrs.O. L. Stribling; the Carnival Cake Walk; Mrs. Edward Rotan’s reception to Mrs. de J arnette. TUESDAY. The first presentation of the Sorcerer, Mrs. D. C. Bolinger’s courtesy to the Press Club; the surprise celebration of Mrs. Joseph Lewine’s crystal wedding. WEDNESDAY. The second night of the Sorcerer; Miss Friend’s married ladies’ Shakespear club; Misses Beer’s hospitality to the Wednesday euchre club; t8e informal Philo dance; the Cleveland lecture at the Conservatory, and Mrs. Archenhold’s Kaffee Klatsche. THURSDAY. The San Jacinto recital at the Y. M. H. A.; the card tournament and dance at the Philo club; the Bankers versus Lawyers game of ball; the memorial services for Decoration day; the Add Ran—Baylor base ball on the Baylor Campus; the private picnic party of young folks, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Downs. FRIDAY. The Baptist ladies’ number two rhyming social; the Fall Carnival King benefit; the morning whist club with Mrs. George Bower; the Mother Hubbards against the Linen Dusters at the Park. J* There was an ease and finish connected with the rendition of the Sorcerer on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings seldom attained by an anateur company. Critics, however they may differ.in other points, agree that the highest attainment of art is that in which the whole creates the impression rather than the individuality of each part. Thus it was with the Sorcerer. The cast, the chorus and the orchestra were shaded into so subtle a harmony that the entirety carried with it a most agreeable impression. The audience which greeted both performances was large and brilliant, and frequent applause showed that home talent was thoroughly appreciated. .That it was a Floral Society benefit was quite pronouncedinthemany and elaborate floral pieces that found their way across the footlights. In acknowledgment that she carried the leading role, Mrs. Kempner’s flowers were something to be envied. The Sorcerer, like all other of Gilbert and Sullivan’s compositions does not deal with an intricacy of plot. The charm lies solely in the tuneful music. Therewas no marked distinction between the star and other members of the cast. The honors were quite evenly divided among Mrs. Kempner, Mr. Will Allen, Mr. Arthur Baum, Mrs. A. B. Meek, Mrs. J. R. Ferrell, Mrs. Courtlandt Lawrence, Mr. Henry Leuders, Mr. E. H. Anderton and Mr. Tom Barron. Mrs. Kempner’s two gowns were very much admired, they being uptodate creations of organdy, frills and fancies to suit an out door fete. Mrs. Meek in powdered pompadour and black satin with court train made the dignified matron to perfection. Mr. Baum’s cute little curtain speech was given with such a plomb as to divide honors with his courtly character "of Sir Marmaduke. Mr. Will Allen as the handsome young soldier developed the plot in his very effective scene with the Sorcerer and Aline, and his intelligent intarpretation made the use of a libretto superfluous. The chorus girls in their red chintz skirts, peasant bodices, white muslin caps and aprons made quite dainty little sweethearts for the male chorus of husbandmen. Every detail of this creditable opera could be mentioned in complimentary terms, were not these details of excellent points too numerous. Special features were introdueed and very highly applauded in the national dance of little May Maud West and Gussie Griffin: the Sailor’s Hornpipe, by Karma and Jervis Deane; the duet by the little Heyens sisters, and a Gavotte by May Maud West. In conclusion, too much cannot be said in praise of the work done by Mr. Fred Leuders in directing the rehearsals, of the musical adaptation of parts by Prof. Parnum, and the accurate, skillful piano accompaniment of Mrs M. Guy Hart. The full orchestra was better than the Grand has known this season. The proceeds will reach into the hundreds of dollars, and will form the first deposit towards an Auditorium fund. When one begins to enumerate the pretty things that might be said concerning Mrs. Woodson White’s tea on last Saturday afternoon, the gampt of beautiful rooms, exquisite flowers and pretty gowns must be run with a decided pause over the bon esprit of a thoroughly affable and attentive house party. And yet to say this, is not making too elaborate a setting for the refined, cultured guest of honor, Mrs. Gabriel de Jarnette of Dallas. The fact that this was the first affair of note for Easter week, is another factor in making the ensemble an event worthy an exalted position among the spring festivities. It seemed that everybody from matrondom was out, and that the suite of rooms was planned just so that everyone was in the midst of everyone else. Through the portieres, parted from four successive doorways, beauty after beauty was admired until the climax was reached in the dining room, where great, gorgeous roseclusters filled mantels and glass cabinets, and were sent back manifold from the mirrored pieces. A. center table was provided with a crystal punch bowl, from where Mrs. Axtell served sherbet, offered with a slice of angel food by a bevy of tea maids, all in dainty white frocks. This came as the afterpiece to a sip of Mocha with a lettuce sandwich in the library, which, in turn, succeeded a chat in either of the two parlors with Mrs. White, Mrs. de Jarnette, or one of the ladies of the house party. Master Woodson White received the cards, while Miss Motz conducted the guests to the receiving line. The floral effect was something well worth more than a passing attention. In the music room were nothing but woodland pluckings, and they centered in a table completely covered with blue bonnets, their green leaves forming an undermat. There were also other spring offerings in abundance, deftly placed in jardiniere of bowl with most happy effect. In the dining room the rose was truly queen. Hundreds were sacrificed to the floral picture. Assisting Mrs. White, there were, in the rooms, Mesdames J. G. Harrison of College Station, John C. West, W. A. Casseday, W. H. Wood, Rotan, Adelia Foster, Frank Miller, W. D. House, Cross, Gallagher and (Continued on Third Page) |
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