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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1912

Page

13

Knights of Columbus Minstrel Show Charms San Antonio

San Antonio fraternal event shines as Knights of Columbus Council No. 789 stage a two act minstrel at the Grand Opera House drawing crowded audiences. Performers including W Gaffney Licklider and Monserrate entertain with jokes songs and monologues under Frank A Long and Mrs L Griesenbeck.

San Antonio Knights of Columbus Grand Opera House M. D. Moncerrate T. L. Conroy Hugh B. Rice James R. Davis W. G. Gaffney P. M. Lickliger E. W. Tynan P. S. McGeeney J. W. Wurzbach J. Hill Grover W. €. Gaffney P. M. Licklider Charles Mistah Hotfoot Bill Johnson Columbian Quartet J. B. Greggs J. R. Boles A. J. Simon Frank A. Long R. J. Boyle Albert Huth Thomas L. Conroy M. D. Monserrate BE. W. Tynan William Campbell Herman Bergmann

Kate Wolfram Chosen Guardian of Magnolia Grove No. 26

Mrs. Kate Wolfram was elected guardian of Magnolia Grove No. 26 Woodmen Circle at the annual officers election held recently. She succeeds Mrs. Ida Swartz in this role.

Kate Wolfram Magnolia Grove No Woodmen Circle

Booster Club of Blackville headlines at political comedy show

A varied evening program featured songs, a negro sermon by Thomas Lodovic, trombone and cornet solos, a Romberg violin piece, and the highlight a sketch titled The Booster Club of Blackville. The political spoof centers on candidates including Judge Bill Johnson and William Bilkins Smith amid comic rivalries and a razor incident.

Thomas Lodovic W. H. Smith Pedro Alevar Walter Romberg Booster Club of Blackville Bill Johnson J. W. Conroy James Jackson Muchmouth Chester Slimp Charles Augustus Hotfoot J. Ross Boles Abraham Lincoln Washington P. M. Licklider William Bilkins Smith J. E. Gregg Garfield Fussfeathers A. H. Simon Alexander Brutus Thicklips McGeeney Rufus Rastus Googenheimer Henry Schaub Horace Wetweather Cumup W. H. Simmons Michael Angelo Wishbone Joe Caldwell William H. Smith San Antonio J. R. Boles

Unity Lodge Holds Year End Meeting Plans Officer Install

Unity Lodge No 36 Knights of Pythias held its last meeting of the year to straighten out lodge affairs. Installation of officers is set for the next regular Friday meeting followed by a supper. Arrangements committee members are M K Tracy William Schlesinger and Alexander Balez.

Unity Lodge No Knights of Pythias M. K. Tracy William Schlesinger Alexander Balez

Children Enjoy Tree at Myrtle Grove Christmas

Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle held a Christmas celebration in Woodmen Hall for members and friends. Over 200 children received presents, candy, fruit, and a horn. The event featured decorated tree, recitations and songs, with neighbors noting the festive horn tests. A. A. Zizik asked Myrtle Grove members to assist at San Antonio Camp officer installations next Wednesday as the matter is under advisement.

Myrtle Grove No. 1 Woodmen Circle Woodmen Hall A. A. Zizik San Antonio Woodmen Myrtle Grove

New Officers Elected In Local Lodge Change

Julius Tengg declined re election, signaling a youth filled leadership. New officers include Joe Schero as president and Tom Leighton as vice president with a slate of officers and trustees as well as delegates to the grand lodge at Austin in April.

Julius Tengg Joe Schero Tom Leighton Louis Ecknarf Gotlieb Zellweger H.l Kutschuenter F. Gloeckher Ernest Dietzman R. F. Heuman Frank Bosshardat Ernest Dethliefsen Grand Lodge Austin Louis Ecknart Theodore Ecknart Theodore Engelhardt 6D Kutchuenter C. Fieig Theodore Miller John Schneider Frank Bosshardt R. F. Neuman Carl Maiwald Ernest Dethlefsen J. J. Hage

Chariton Temple Pythian Sisters Hold Holiday Meeting

Chariton Temple No 1 Pythian Sisters met Saturday in the Knights of Pythias hall with light attendance due to holidays. Three candidates were initiated, business followed by a banquet. Installation of new officers is set for January 2 with Mrs J D Nordhaus assisted by Mrs Paul Friesen and Mrs Gussie Rassdell.

Chariton Temple Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythies Knights of Pythias Hall J. D. Nordhaus

Short Meeting Of Lotus Lodge 89 Postpones Initiation

Knights of Pythias Lotus Lodge No. 89 held a Monday night session called to order by Chancellor Commander Erben at 8 15. The holiday schedule kept the business brief with routine matters only. A sick committee report was received and the initiation of a page candidate was postponed to the next regular meeting.

Lotus Lodge No. 89 Knights of Pythias Erben

Hold Informal Smoke In Rooms Of Texas British Association

The Texas British Association hosted an informal smoker at 128 Soledad Street on Thursday night featuring old stories and songs from the old country during Yuletide. Cigars and shandy-gaff were served. In January, planned sessions will feature lectures by prominent members.

Texas British Association Soledad Street Yuletide

Plan for Installation at Laurel Grove Woodmen Circle

A Laurel Grove No. 1185 Woodmen Circle meeting Thursday initiated one candidate and disposed of routine business. Arrangements were set for January officer installation and banquet at Woodmen Hall with members cooperating to ensure a memorable lodge event.

Laurel Grove No Woodmen Circle Woodmen Hall

Children entertain at Loyal Americans assembly meeting

Instead of a regular meeting San Antonio Assembly No. 78 Loyal Americans of the Republic held a children’s Christmas party. A tree with gifts stood at center, Santa distributed candy, and Mrs Betterton with Mrs Langworthy organized the event at Modern Woodmen Hall.

San Antonio Assembly No. 78 Loyal Americans of the Republic Santa Claus Betterton Langworthy Woodmen Hall

One Application Received at San Antonio Odd Fellows Lodge

San Antonio Lodge No. 11 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a Christmas Eve meeting with one new member application received and one election to membership. Due to the holiday, attendance was light and little business was conducted. The next meeting on December 31 will address carryover business from 1912 and complete neglected degrees to start 1913 afresh. Miriam Rebekah lodge will provide refreshments after the session.

San Antonio Miriam Rebekah G. EF. Meliff Bexar Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Change Date of Smoker In Woodmen Lodge

Sam Houston Camp No 55 Woodmen of the World held a sparse Thursday meeting before Christmas. Twelve membership applications were received and one member was initiated with the drill team. Officers installation is set for the second Thursday in January, prompting a proposed date change for the smoker.

Sam Houston Woodmen of the World

Blundell to Officiate at January Installation Ceremonies

The third Thursday in January honors 1.0 C. F. The third Thursday in January. T. E. Blundell will act as installing officer at ceremonies to be held the second Thursday in January.

T. E. Blundell

Alamo Hive Elects Officers for 1913 Year

At a regular review of Alamo Hive No. 22 Ladies of the Macca bees in Odd Fellows Hall, officers were elected for 1913. Named are Lady commander Mrs. George Meliff and others including lieutenant commander Mrs. N. M. Karney chaplain Mrs. George Cummins and past commander Mrs. Thomas Lodovic. Installation is set for January 27 followed by a banquet.

Alamo Hive Sentinel M. Colley O. Norton Laura B. Lowe M. Montgomery Aurie Rowland Thomas Lodovic Lady Owls Nest of Owls B. B. Mills Gannon Mulligan Coleman North Phillips Rodriguez Hansen Fisk Beal Scapes Terryberry

Meeting Postponed for Grinnell Lodge on Christmas Eve

Grinnell Lodge No. 61 Royal Acies postponed its regular meeting due to Christmas Eve. The next regular meeting will be held on the second Tuesday in January.

Grinnell Lodge No. 61 Royal Acates

Hibernians to Install Officers in Bexar County Division

The Bexar County Division No. 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians will install its newly elected officers on Friday January 38. A ceremonial dinner and smoker will follow and three candidates will be initiated into the lodge at the meeting.

Bexar County Division No Ancient Order of Hibernians

Children of Turn Verein Celebrate Christmas at Hall

Thursday night the Turn Verein children gathered in Turner Hall ballroom for a Santa Claus visit and gifts from a decorated Christmas tree. After programs and presents, the youngsters joined a line for lemonade candies and sweets in the assembly hall on the first floor.

Turn Verein Turner Hall Santa Claus Assembly Hall

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Initiates Three Members in Crockett

A January meeting of Miriam Rebekah Lodge No 24 IOOF was held at the Crockett hotel hall with light attendance due to holidays. Three candidates were initiated and one membership application was received. Installation of newly elected officers is set for January 13 with Mrs Elizabeth Steenman acting as installing officer.

Miriam Rebekah Lodge No Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Crockett Hotel Elizabeth Steenman

Review of Alamo Tent 1565 Knits of the Modern Maccabees

Alamo Tent 1565 Knights of the Modern Maccabees held a regular review at Monroe Lodge Odd Fellow's hall on a Christmas night eve with seven candidates elected. State manager Lovelace of Port Huron Mich announced a Texas tour and will be accompanied by his wife and segment officials. Next regular is January 8 with semiannual election of officers. full attendance desired.

Ular Alamo Knights of the Modern Maccabees Monroe Lodge Odd Fellow's Hall Order Knight Lovelace Port Huron Mich Texas

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