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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
7
Judge Tapper recalls teaching by example how birds, flowers, and art open eyes. He credits a brother in law in Illinois for guiding him to observe nature, develop a bird and flower library, and find beauty in pictures. He urges teachers to make children see, under Central Park trees and beyond Illinois.
Grace M Gould writes in August Woman's Home Companion about why foreigners find American women most attractive. She argues variety keeps interest, with types from tall elegant wives to confident blue stockers and demure maidens, each defined by dress and demeanor.
Edmund C. Gaskill, a prominent criminal lawyer, faced a medical scare today when a needle lodged in his body from his knee to his neck. Doctors located and removed the metal fragment after it wandered through his leg.
TRS S as TRS S therine M. Joseph, editor. Office, coll phone 176, new 1859, home, 2862, indoors, and at noon the guests were served with a picnic luncheon while plans for the coming year's work were discussed. Mrs. Saur was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. J. C. Benkendorfer and Mrs. R. C. Hugman and Mrs. Rolla Taylor. About thirty five guests were present. Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Van derHoeven of San Pedro avenue have gone on a western trip which will include a visit to Yellowstone park and the principal cities of the west. They will often go to British Columbia and return home in September via New York City. Miss Clara Rossy has gone to Galveston for a stay of several weeks. After several weeks in San Marcos with relatives and friends, Miss Erie Webb returned home Saturday accompanied by her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Talmage, who came over in their auto and are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Webb, 433 near Woodlawn avenue. Misses Paula Flaig, Ella Lutz, Lucile Lundberg and Marguerite Gelse have returned from a two weeks' stay with Mrs. Eberhardt at Corpus Christi, where they had a delightful time. Mrs. Eva Dauwalter of Temple is visiting her cousin, Miss Tenchen Schober. Mrs. Edward Rand, 515 Belknap place, left Saturday for Colorado Springs, Colo, to join a party of friends who will spend some time visiting various resorts in the northwest.
Miss Rose Burnett hosts a party at San Pedro park from to 7 o'clock. Mrs Faryey L Page hosts Thursday Morning Bridge club. Miss Bernice Duggan entertains with an all day party on Main avenue. Moonlight picnic at San Pedro springs by San Antonio Turn Verein. Entertainment at Alamo Heights chapel by the Home Mission society. Knights of Columbus meet at Navarro street hall at 8 pm. Queen's Daughters of St Mary’s church meet at 4 30 in the parochial school. Home Mission society of South Heights church entertains at South Heights park. Free Clinic board meets at 10 in the International club rooms. Miss Gladys Robbins entertained at home on Magnolia avenue in honor of Miss Bertha Downs of Sherman. A lawn gathering featured a post card contest and prizes for Miss Marion Seymour and a Gibson picture for Alex George. Punch and ice served. Attendees listed include numerous local residents and families.
Miss Rose Burnett hosted a birthday celebration for twelve at San Pedro springs from 4 to 6 PM with a dance and refreshments. The guest list features many young society members including Grace McClannahan Eloise Carr Ethel Tobin Sallie Gold Pettus Ade laide Campbell Lucille Corning Elizabeth Bell Phyllis Clarkson Charlotte Newton Alice Shackelford and more. The Parish Aid song group of St Mark's church will meet tomorrow at Mrs Ellwood M Ford's Gaines avenue West End.
A group of young girls will participate in the Southern Cross drill during an entertainment for the daughters of the Confederacy and the Texas Humane Society's Antonio branch at Beethoven hall next Monday evening. The participants include Cecil Nordhaus, Alta Thompson, Marjorie Way, Emily Lipscomb, Helena Price, Clair Jackson, Evelyn Newton, Katherine Dinwiddie, Laura Nance Bates, Jessie Lee Ellis, Marjorie Shannon, Beulah Scaief, Edwina Lovelady, Leila Pyron, Pearl Freeman, Marie Gahweiler, Jessie McKenzie, Lucile Heilig, Olivia Reynolds, Tig May Swanson, Lillian Shannon, Juline Katz, Corinne Marmion, Lillian Frank, Fra Ferguson, Hortense Zwveller, Thelma Neal, and Willie Hewett.
Yesterday evening a delightful hay ride hosted by Miss Grace Mc Clannahan and guest Miss Blanche McDonough of Beaumont began at Mrs. McClannahan's home. The riders looped the area then went to Mrs. Ragsdale's country home for refreshments with a lit lawn and pleasant finale.
Greetings announce the arrival of Mr and Mrs Herman C Simm in New York City. The couple completed a notable sea voyage aboard the San Jacinto and are reported to have enjoyed the trip.
Mrs George H Schroeder and daughter Miss Georgenia with Miss Agatha Simm, guests of Mrs Harry L Fowler for the Fowler Simm wedding, have returned to Wisconsin. They sailed yesterday from Galveston on the Brazos for New York, then home.
Mrs Louis Saur entertained yesterday at her Wessex Street home for the Herff School Mothers Club. A program was given.
Mrs C H Raquet of Marshall visits sisters Miss Gallagher on Madison street Miss Blanche McDonough returns to Beaumont after visiting Miss Grace McClannahan Misses Hallie and Cecil Pancoast spend weeks on the coast Mr and Mrs R J Onderdonk and Lathrop Onderdonk have returned from the City of Mexico
A humorous essay portrays a middle class American family obsessed with baseball. The father, mother, son, two daughters, and younger son mirror a team’s dynamics, using game language at home to resolve conflicts and preserve harmony.
Otto Heiner and Miss Rhoda M. Goldbeck were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Specht on Galveston street last evening. Rev. J. C. Felger officiated. The couple will reside in San Antonio after their return, at 307 South Cherry Street.
The Home Mission circle hosts an entertainment benefit at Alamo Heights chapel promising a very enjoyable evening. All friends are invited to attend at 8 oclock on Thursday, August 10.
Ladies from Beacon Hill Baptist Church host a bazaar at Mrs. B. H. Blount's home 106 Howard Avenue on Saturday August 12 from 4 to 10 PM. Ices and salads will be served.
Frances A. Groff writes in Sunset Magazine that Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway has spent thirty three years as president or president at large of the Oregon Equal Suffrage Association. Her work secured Oregon and Washington Territory franchise and influenced Idaho and Washington state gains. She aims to retire when women are free, always ready for a new political battle.
A Harper's Bazar suggestion urges readers to make a light cheerful convalescent book. Include short stories jokes optimistic poetry and pretty pictures with a bright cover tied by ribbon. Send anonymously by mail as a thoughtful birthday or get well gift to brighten a weary reader.
A French designed auto features heavy plate glass on its top and sides and is built to track and observe balloons and aircraft as they fly.
Private detectives hired by the bride’s father chase John Edward Paul Geraghty and his wife across New England and New York after their elopement to Central Village Connecticut. The groom, a 31 year old chauffeur, is the son of a livery stable keeper. the bride is a niece of Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt.
Frances L. Garside narrates Mrs Lysander John Appleton as she hurries from a five minute call to address suffragists. She jokes on tears as tools, waxes about cake fires, lace collars, and hair styles, then rails at kitchen efficiency and a fire scare prompting a homemaker’s kitchenette dream.
Mary R Pattison describes an experiment in household efficiency from Success Magazine. She details turning a cluttered pantry into a kitchenette with a sink built in refrigerator grain cellar connections and gas and electric lines. The result improved flow and reduced physical effort in meal preparation.
A columnist recalls training a family of five boys in manners. Initial resistance gave way when a younger boy eight years old showed politeness by removing his cap to greet ladies. The observed social cue sparked rivalry, and the boys began consistently removing their caps on proper occasions, improving behavior without force.
The long distance homing pigeon race, held Monday in Pittsburg, saw six birds cover 1500 miles from Denver through mountains deserts and plains. The winning time was six days seven hours and forty eight minutes, beating the previous 8 days 13 hours record. The slowest of the six finished in twelve days thirteen hours and eleven minutes.
Women suffering from any form of illness are invited to communicate with Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are answered by women ensuring privacy and trust. The offer emphasizes confidential guidance and a free text book obtainable by mail.
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