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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
12
Renowned Paris actress Mme Bernhardt brings a blend of Jewish and Dutch heritage to a final American tour. Opening at Grand Opera House she performs Camille and on Sunday night La Tosca, with a praised company, lavish scenery, and period costumes.
May Robson appears in The Regeneration of Aunt Mary at the Grand for two performances Friday and Saturday nights April 14 and 15. Reviews praise her distinct portrayal and its witty yet moving portrait of a big-hearted aunt whose devotion to her nephew sustains the role.
Grace Van Studdiford returns to local stages with The Paradise of Mahomet a Parisian comic opera bouffe at the Grand late this month. The Herald Square production comes with tuneful music catchy songs clever comedians and a galaxy of pretty girls backed by lavish scenery and costumes from manager Daniel V Arthur.
The Crown Theater shows two hand-painted reels today Eternal Dance a romantic tale and Playing Patience a lighter drama. The program promises a headache free mirror curtain and provides entertainment for lovers of cinema.
The Royal and The Romany Dus are set to appear in a forthcoming event. Details remain scarce in the readable text but the pairing suggests a notable matchup or appearance. Further confirmation or scheduling may follow in later editions.
Mrs W W Lipscomb hosts a 4 to 7 pm tea in honor of Miss Roy and Miss Clare Denman at the gymnasium Fort Sam Houston. Mrs Martin Novak and Mrs Frank Awl host a Dutch supper at 7 pm. Junior Philathea of Westminster church hosts a Japanese tea from 7 to 10 pm. Stephen F Austin School Mothers Club offers a garden party from 4 to 7 pm on school grounds.
Mrs James Hall Bell hosted a spring luncheon in the St Anthony hotel with Easter decor and seven courses. The guest list features Mrs Brook Payne of Virginia and many local figures. City Federation of Women's clubs meets tomorrow with new officers to be installed. The Mothers' Club of Fannin school plans a garden party with varied entertainments and a long list of student participants. Dr J M Isbell from San Diego visits with sister Mrs A I McIlhenny. The Travis Park Sunday school junior department plans an evening program.
The act blends vocal and instrumental music with a unique specialty unseen in vaudeville. They dress as Italian gypsies for a picturesque presentation. The sketch features a male painter on transparent cloth while the girl sings and plays violin, then they duet to close.
The program for tomorrow afternoon at Miss Maud Long’s home includes vocal selections by Mrs. Sylvester Gardner, a piano solo by Mrs. John Moore of Nashville, vocal numbers by Miss Beatrice Guillian and Miss Mary Carter, an instrumental by Miss Mildred Gates, reading by Miss Nellie McCormick, a pupil of Miss Faye Nickerson, and a piano selection by Miss Mattie Perry.
The Study club of the Council of Jewish Women met in session at 521 West Macon street. The program included a discussion on George Eliot romance Romola led by Mrs J J Sterne a Savonarola paper by Miss Tobia Sterns Miss Virginia Berand a reader and Miss Pauline Harris a piano solo. An election of officers followed with Mrs A A Brown chairman Miss Tobia Sterne vice chairman Miss Reba Berman secretary and treasurer.
The San Antonio Choral society will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock p m at the home of Dr Herman J Bal All members are requested to be present.
The Laurel Heights Musical club held a meeting last evening with Mrs. Frank Smith on Woodlawn avenue. Attendees were large in number and showed enthusiasm for the club’s future. An interesting and enjoyable program followed.
Two small round windows for umbrellas prevent collisions in wind and rain. Made of fsinglass, they mount on existing umbrellas or arrive attached to new rain-shedders. See ahead clearly even in driving downpours.
A program of vocal, instrumental and violin selections was performed with a social hour to follow. The Phoenix club named officers for the coming year and announced delegates to the San Marcos convention. Miss Grace and Julia Bates left for Asheville, N C. The Ladies Aid Society of Madison Square Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow at 3 PM with Mrs. Winter on Woodlawn Avenue.
The Thursday Bridge Club concluded a multi round tournament at Mrs T W Campbell home. The four lowest scorers withdrew leaving the top four to compete. Mrs Harvey L Page won the loving cup after the final rubber while luncheon followed for club members including Zilker Janin Russell and other officers.
Mrs L A Aone and children Tom and little Uie of Beaumont visit their parents Mr and Mrs T A Simms and family.
Miss Anna Bess Moore came back last evening after visiting friends in Austin.
The Business Woman's club of the Y W C A met last evening with strong attendance. After routine business, Mrs G Moore delivered an engaging address on the Passion Play, presenting a vivid reading enhanced by illustrations.
Mrs Moore hosts an afternoon tea with Misses Roy and Clare Denman as honor guests. Guests arrive to a red color scheme, embroidered attire, and a decorative program spanning drawing room, library, and dining areas. Texas wildflowers, bride roses, and pink peony accents enhance the reception for about one hundred attendees.
Captain and Mrs Halstead entertained at their quarters in the Infantry post. The room featured a red decorative scheme and a fine table display. Guests included Colonel and Mrs Reynolds Major and Mrs Poore Lieutenant and Mrs Novak Mrs Frank Awl Miss Anias Byrne Major Rolfe Captain Robbe and the hosts.
Miss Milly Wagner hosted a linen shower for her sister Ella Wagner with a white and blue decor. Teresa Courand sang as Ella arrived and a washing basket was part of the revelry. prizes went to Else Haarmann and Lillian Aschbacher. heart shaped ices and a salad course were served to a guest list including Teresa Cour, Lillian Aschbacher, Anna and Kinda Dielmann, and others.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union held a large gathering in Hicks building rooms yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Byrd presided and announced her impending resignation to take effect at the next meeting. Plans were made to bring several speakers this summer. Miss Russell, arriving May first as a district worker, is well known. Flower Mission day was set for the first Thursday in May with visits to hospitals and other institutions to distribute flowers and cheer.
A reflective verse snippet notes belief in spring and the irony of people condoning laziness as a fever passes. The speaker contemplates acceptance of idleness during gentler seasons.
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