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San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

09 Apr 1916

Page 7

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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1916

Page

7

Coronation of Fairyland Queen and San Antonio Movements

The article recalls a secret royal coronation in Fairyland guarded by the Order of the Alamo, describes gowns and dances for the coronation scene, and contrasts past San Jacinto celebrations with modern pageantry. It notes notable visitors and the role of bicycle era excitement in 1891 and 1896 queen Ida Archer. It then discusses social movements and charity events, cooking fads, Texas theater circuit support, and Shakespearean celebrations as national trends reaching San Antonio.

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Order of the Alamo Fairyland Order San Jacinto San Antonio J. M. Vance Texas Theater Drama League of America Drama Study
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Fiesta guests and court at Kerrville celebrations

Mrs F S Henry of New York will guest of Judge Osceola Archer for the Fiesta. She was formerly Miss Ida Archer of Austin the first Fiesta queen. Mrs Linwood E Hanson wife of Captain Hanson Fort Sam Houston is among new arrivals. Before marriage she was Miss Alma Brewster of Laredo. Miss Hester Schreiner to be Duchess of Kerrville and Miss Augusta Hoskins of Gonzales to be lady in waiting to Miss Louise Randle Duchess Gonzales.

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Ida Archer Austin F. 8. Henry New York Osceola Archer Heniy North Jand F. S. Henry Henry Texas Linwood E. Hanson Captain Hanson Fort Sam Houston Alma Brewster Laredo Hester Schreiner Duchess of Kerrville Augusta Hoskins of Gonzales Louise Randle Duchess Gonzales T. W. Menefee
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THE Lysis Llostor 'S Schrewner Con Fs Spain Frederick Dent Grant Frederick Funston League Brander Matthews Columbia College Avon England Linwood E-Yamson
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