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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1917

Page

3

First Baptist Hosts Y P U Training School Rally

The city Baptist Young People's Union opens its first annual training school with a 3:30 Sunday rally at First Baptist Church. E. E. Lee and T. G. Gardner lead sessions from Sunday to Friday with senior and junior manuals and nightly lectures. public is invited.

The City Baptist Young People’s Union First Baptist Church E. E. Lee Lee T. G. Gardner B. Y. P. U. Manual B. Y. P. U Manual

Society Notes Highlight Weekend Hospitality and Events

A busy social page outlines a Chow Chows initiation at Chester Kilpatrick’s Blanco road home, a Travelers’ Protective Association dinner dansant at the Gunter, and the Sorosis Club musicale at St Anthony with Miss Harriet Ade directing. Guests include Mrs. Angus James, Mrs. Walter Evans, Miss Georgia Lindsay, and others. A private party of young matrons departs for McAllen to join the First New York Cavalry officers with plans for a dinner-dance, Hidalgo horseback ride, and car rides. The guest list features Judge T. D. Dobbs, Mrs. W. A. Adams, Mrs. Alicia Prescott, and many named attendees, joined later in Houston by Captain James A. Baker and others. Host officers include Col. Charles I. DeBevoise and Lt. Col. J. Co. McCleer.

Sorosis Club St. Anthony Harriet Ade Ade Angus James Walter Evans Hannah W. Clask Lizst McDowell Miss Huffmeyer McAllen First New York Cavalry Hidalgo T. D. Dobbs W. A. Adams Alicia Prescott John L O. T. Holt Mabel Fort Smith Sam Dabney Marion Holt Seward Eugenia Dabrey Aubrey Culberson Charles I. DeBevoise J. Co. McCleer Charles Tobin

Hibernians Auxiliary Set to Install Officers Sunday

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon in St. Mary's auditorium for installation of newly elected officers and appointment of standing committees. Officers listed include Mrs. H. C. Gillette president and Miss Nora Kilday secretary among others.

Order of Hibernians St. Mary's Auditorium H. C. Gillette A. W. Bitter Nora Kilday Nellie Lockwood Matt C. Cody Benedict Thomas Hart

Married Ladies Sodality Plans 3:30 Meeting at Rectory

The Married Ladies' Sodality of St. Mary's Catholic Church will meet at 3:30 Sunday afternoon in the rectory to elect officers.

Sodality St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Yemmessees Elect New Officers After Friday Meeting

The Yemmessees met Friday afternoon with Miss Elizabeth Armour. Officers elected include Dorothy Hillie as president Annie Muegge as vice president Barbara Shiner as secretary Henrietta Wallace as treasurer Christine Hill as mistress of ceremonies and Fay Robbins as reporter.

Yemmessees Elizabeth Armour Dorothy Hillie Annie Muegge Barbara Shiner Henrietta Wallace Christine Hill Fay Robbins

Women’s Club study on Comparative Government al Systems

The department of literature of the Woman's Club met Friday to discuss Comparative Governmental Systems led by Evelyn Corrigan with other members named. Local groups including the Hot Wells Mothers Club planned a January 26 exhibit of made in San Antonio products. committees read 1916 reports. Jack Beretta left for Alexandria to re-enter school after a holiday visit. Catholic Women's Association hosted a lunch for honorees who aided a membership drive, with a band and several honored members and contributors. The Ladies' Turn Verein elected officers led by Lena Briam. Ruiz School Mothers' Club heard a talk on dental hygiene from Dr. C. E. Stephens.

The Woman's Club Hot ‘Wells San Antonio Catholic Women's Association Catholic Woman's Club Elizabeth Tynan Mesdames C. M. Brown M. J. Muench Otto Richter M. E. Ballard I. C. Baker Mary Browne Mary Belle McKenzie Irene Florian Topsy Hammond A. R. Bacon Mesdames L. B. Randall William Cassin T. L. Conroy May Mauermann J. R. Davis W. J. Hammond L. L. Hess Annie Sullivan Mamie Florian Jane McErnery E. R. Jenson St. Joseph's Orphanage Ruiz School Mothers’ Club C. E. Stephens Alfred Wagenfuhr Marshall Freeborn

Foley Advertising Offer for Cough Remedy and Pills

A promotional slip invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Signed by A. M. Fischer, the notice stresses bronchial relief, rheumatic pains, and cleansing benefits.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Iil Foley A. M. Fischer

Campaign to add 3000 Sunday school attendees begins

San Antonio churches launch a city wide drive to add three thousand older men and boys to Sunday schools by January 21. A 325 worker force in twenty teams will canvass the city with ten pledges each for ten consecutive Sundays.

San Antonio Travis Park Methodist Church S. J. Brooks Travis Park Methodist Baptist Presbyterian J. W. Woodson Fred Hall The James Anderson W. F. Swan A. M. Thompson E. E. Dilley Young Men's Christian Association

Unitarian Services Move to Gunter Hotel Ballroom

Beginning Sunday the Unitarian Church will hold services in the Gunter Hotel ballroom under Rev. George H. Badger while a new church is built on Fifth Street. A series of sermons on The Values for Religion in Five Modern Dramas will be delivered, with guest soprano Miss Mary Aubrey to sing.

Unitarian Church George H. Badger Gunter Hotel Fifth Street Badger Ibsen Galsworthy Kennedy Zangwill Maeterlinck Mary Aubrey

Sunshine Crochet Club Organized at Mrs Coughlin’s Home

The Sunshine Crochet Club was organized Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James Coughlin. The officers are Mrs. James Coughlin president and Mrs. Helen E. Mills secretary. Other members include Mesdames T. McBearty Orlando North William Dietrich John Zadesky W. E. Flynn and Fred Hoechten. Refreshments were served with fern and pink carnation decorations.

James Coughlin Helen E. Mills

Prospect Hill Christian Endeavor Society Elects Officers

The Christian Endeavor Society at Prospect Hill Christian Church elected six months of officers led by Miss Annie Brice as president and Mr Elliott as vice president. Maggie Cain is secretary treasurer and Charles J Brice is corresponding secretary. The group will meet Sunday at 7 pm at West Travis and North Sabinas streets church.

Church Sunday schedules and services listed by many congregations

A directory of morning and evening worship times across multiple churches including First Baptist, Calvary, Riverside Park, Hillcrest, Prospect Hill, Pegues Memorial, Central, Tabernacle, Evangelical Friedens, St. Mark's, St. Paul’s, Christ’s, St. Luke’s and St. John’s. Also notes Young People unions, prayer meetings, Sunday school, and special observances.

Bible Students to Meet in Modern Woodmen Hall Sunday

The San Antonio class of the Associated Bible Students will meet at 117 North Flores street in Modern Woodmen hall for three services on Sunday. At 3 p.m. Sam Williams will lecture on Cross Bearing followed by Bible study and Tower study. A Tuesday p.m. prayer and testament meeting is also listed.

San Antonio Associated Bible Students Woodmen Hall North Flores Street Sam Williams

Lutheran Churches Schedule Faith Services in City

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and services at 11 a m with evening sermon at 7 30 p m titled A Living Sacrifice and Luther s Home Life Brother hood meeting Monday 8 p m St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church lists 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m German service and 8 p m English service annual member meeting at 2 30 p m Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Droemer s Thursday English service at 8 p m St John s Lutheran with services 9 30 a m German 10 30 a m English 7 30 p m with God s Care Over His Children and a 3 p m business session January 7 Ladies Aid meets January 11 at 3 p m

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Corner Avenue E Fifth Street Paul F. Hein Brotherhood St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Synod South Presa Roseborough Street Falsken Mra. B. Droemer St. John’s Nueva Streets Ladies’ Aid

Methodist Churches Announce Sunday Services Across City

A list of multiple churches with pastors and service times. Rev C W Weddell at Travis Park preaches 10:45 a m and 7:30 p m. West End Methodist with Pastor Charles M Rabe holds 11 a m and 7:30 p m services. Junior and Senior Leagues, Sunday schools, Epworth meetings, and midweek prayers scheduled at various locations including San Marcos Street German Church and Denver Heights.

St Marys Church Schedule with Mass Times and Devotions

St Marys Church on St Marys Street lists Sunday Masses at 5 30 6 00 6 45 7 30 8 16 and 11 high mass with sermon 9 and 10 for visitors 8 15 children mass and catechism 7 30 for Holy Name Society and Married Ladies Sodality holy communion 4 00 meeting. evening services 7 46 ser mon 7 45 night prayer rosary daily except Saturday 7 45 devotions for St Anthony and question box Tuesday 7 45 stations of the cross for the poor souls benediction Friday 7 45 weekday masses 6 30 7 90 8 16 9 00.

St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Street J. H. Quinn O. M Holy Name Society Married Ladies Sodality Massa

First Church of the Nazarene Services Schedule

Sabbath school at 9 30 a m and 11 a m with sermon by Pastor H B Wallin at 11 am on New Year s Charge Youth Society at 6 30 pm on What Can Our Society Do for Missions Evangelistic sermon at 7 45 pm Thursday prayer service at 7 45 pm

First Church of the Nazarene Sandoval Colorado Streets Pas H. B. Wallin People’s Society

First Church of Christ Scientist Services and Times

Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m with subject God. Evening service repeats morning. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Located at Avenue D and Fifth Street.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Avenue D Fifth Street

Christian and Missionary Alliance Meeting Schedule

Martha Kier superintendent leads services at 526 Matagorda street. Sunday school at 2 30 P M. Sunday preaching at 2 30 and 7 30 P M Rev Mr Riley preaches Sunday at 7 30 P M Prayer meeting Tuesday and Bible class Thursday with lesson Matthew XVII.

Christian and Missionary Alliance Matagorda Street Martha Kier Riley

Church in Zion Meets in San Antonio Hall Services

The San Antonio branch of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion led by John A. Lewis meets Sundays at 3 p.m. in Red Men’s Hall 112% Soledad Street and Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at 425 East Guenther Street with N. E. Green as evangelist in charge.

San Antonio Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In

Denver Heights Church of Christ Services and Studies

Denver Heights Church of Christ at 401 Porter Street with minister W D Bills conducts Bible study at 10 34 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday The morning topic is The Three Gardens of Contrast and the evening topic Building to Defeat the Lord A Wednesday prayer meeting is listed Also Church of Christ at 3432 South Flores Street led by G M Rance offers Bible study at 10 a m with a 11 a m sermon The 7 30 p m topic is The End of the Curse

Denver Heights Church of Christ Porter Streets W. D Church of Christ South Flores Street G. M. Rance

Ministerial Union to Lunch at YMCA Meeting

Regular meeting of the Ministerial Union at the Young Men's Christian Association as 12 15 p m luncheon. Rev A Riley Ph D will present a paper on Why God Made Man As He Is.

Young Men's Christian Association A. Riley God Ministerial Union C. A. Riley

Central Christian Church Services and Schedules

Central Christian Church at Main and San Pedro avenue lists morning service at 10 45 and evening service at 7 45 with Rev. Hugh McLellan delivering a special message at both. Sunday school begins at 9 30 with Christian Endeavor at 7. Government Hill Christian Church at New Braunfels avenue and Mason street offers Sunday school at 9 45 and services at 11 and 7 30 led by J C Bell. Christian Endeavor is at 6 30 and Ladies Aid meets Monday at 2. Prayer service is Thursday at 7 30.

Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avenue Hugh McLellan Christian Endeavor Government Hill Ladies’ Aid Society

Central Congregational Church Service at Woodmen Hall

Rev. Charles Albert Riley leads Sunday worship at 11 a. m. following Sunday school at 10 a. m. at the Woodmen of the World hall 822 East Houston street. Sermon titled The Great est Commandment.

Central Congregational Church Woodmen of the World Hall East Houston Street Charles Albert Riley

First Evangelical Church Moves to New Tabernacle

Beginning next Sunday all services at the First Evangelical Church will be conducted in the newly erected tabernacle on the corner of Muncey and Nolan.

First Evangelical Church Tabernacle Muncey and Nolan First Evangelical Burnett and Chestnut Streets Nolan and Munsey Streets

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

Advertises a home treatment for piles promising relief from bleeding itching and protrusion. Claims immediate relief and speedy cures and offers free trial treatment with local references upon request to Mrs Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind.

Mrs. Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind

Presbyterian Church Services Across Ogden Area

A listing of Sunday services across multiple churches including First United Presbyterian Ogden, Alamo Heights United Presbyterian, Utica Presbyterian, Denver Boulevard Presbyterian, Harlandale Presbyterian, First Presbyterian on Avenue D, and Pine Street Presbyterian. Details cover pastors, service times, Sunday schools, sacraments, and evening programs.

Church Schedule and Services Across Westminster Posts

The bulletin lists worship and activities for several churches. West End Presbyterian at Waverly and Zarramora notes Sabbath school 10, worship 11, 7:30. Christian Endeavor 6:30. Madison Square Presbyterian at Camden and Lexington holds Lord's Supper at 11, Sunday school 9:30, evening service 7:30, Woman's Missionary Society meets at 216 Dallas Street. Westminster Garden and King William streets hosts Sunday school 9:30, preaching 11 and 7:30, communion after the morning sermon, with Westminster League Young People at 6:50 and midweek prayer Wednesday 7:45 followed by teachers conference.

First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets Porter Baptist Young People’s Union Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Bays Streets W. W. Lee T. C. Garden Dallas Baptist Young People’s Union of Texas Sunbeams Baptist Young People’s Unions Beacon Hill Grant Avenue Ashby Lace T. C. Long E. E. Lee Riverside Park Baptist Church J. M.’ Carroll God's Witnesses Ladies’ Auxiliary Peete Hillcrest Baptist South Flores Elsie Streets B. A. Owen Sudnay School Prospect Hill Baptist Church Buena Vista San Jacintyu Street J. Stuart Pearce Sunbeam Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society Pegues Memorial Baptist Church Denver Boulevard St. Anthony Avenue L. R. Byrd Central Johnson and Nathan Streets Ladies’ Aid R. W. McCann First United Presbyterian Ogden Locust Streets C. EE. MecStravick Young People's Prayer Alamo Heights Denver Mittman Boulevard Ova Kunze Christian Endeavor Harlandale Presbyterian New York Avenue C. Kunze First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Street Arthur Gray Jones Young People’s League Woman's Society Pine Street Presbyterian Church South Pine Omaha Streets Westminster League West End Presbyterian Church Waverly Avenue Zarramora_ street Church Universal David F. McCaffity Madison Square Presbyterian Church Camden Street Lexington Avenue James Morillo Todd Woman's Missionary Society Todd Dallas Street Westminster Presbyterian Church Gareden King William Streets Thomas W. Griffiths Young People's Meeting Teachers’ “Conference

New Church Service Begins Winter Series in San Antonio

The San Antonio Society of the Church of the New Jerusalem will hold a morning service at 201 Camden Street tomorrow at 11 o'clock. Rev. G G Pulsford opens a winter seminar series on philosophy and religion of humanity's destiny starting with the subject Creation, citing Genesis and John texts.

San Antonio Society of the Church of the New Jerusalem Camden Street Womena Club G. G. Pulsford

Theosophical Society Meeting and Lectures Schedule

The Theosophical Society will meet at headquarters 820 Avenue C on Sunday at 11 a.m. Mrs R T Stevens will give a lecture on The Inner Life followed by the Order of the Star. Tuesday 3 15 p m and a Students class at 8 15 p m Wednesday

The Theosophical Society Avenue C R. T. Stevens Order of the Star

Unitarian Church to Open Sermon Series on Modern Dramas

Rev. George H. Badger will preach at 11 a.m. in the Gunter hotel ballroom starting a series on Values for Religion in Five Modern Dramas. The first topic is Ibsen’s The Doll House. Sunday school at the usual time.

Unitarian Church George H. Badger Gunter Hotel Badger Ibsen

United Progressive Souls Service with Louise E Brown Speaker

United Progressive Souls holds Sunday service at 8 p m on Houston street. Louise E Brown of Kansas City will be the principal speaker in the evening program.

United Progressive Souls Woodmen of the World Hall East Houston Street Louise E. Brown Kansas City

Church Notes Span Relocated Services And Parish Activities

Discontinued services at First Evangelical Church move to tabernacle on Nolan and Munsey Streets until a new church is built. Catholic groups at St Mary’s prepare for 7:30 mass and a 4 pm meeting. Rev Harris Masterson to preside at St Mark’s 7:30 mass and 11 am sermon. Chaplain Clinch to lead evening service. Revival at San Marcos Street German Methodist continues under Evangelist Waltrip with Simp son singing and Manning on piano. New Year Sacramental at First Presbyterian led by Dr. Arthur Gray Jones. Young People League installs officers at 6:30. Rev E J Barnett preaches South Side Christian at 11. Ministerial Union lunch at 12:15 with paper by Rev C A Riley. St John’s children to present Lady Church at 10:30. Ordination service for Rev A F Bruening planned at College and Academy chapel Alamo Heights.

St. Mark’s Church Episcopal Travis Park Harris Masterson N. B. Clinch St. Paul’s Grayson and Willow Streets Frederick C. Price Jr N. Bayard Clinch Christ's Church Laurel Heights St. Luke's San Marcos Street German Methodist Church Waltrip A. A. Simpson Manning First Presbyterian Church Arthur Gray Jones Young People’s League

Sunday programs at local churches and events announced

Central Baptist Church will install all Sunday school officers and teachers at 7 30 Sunday evening. T C Gardner Dallas field secretary of the Baptist Young Peoples Union will preach at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday evening. Nazarene Church on North Colorado Street will observe missionary day with special coin and music. Three million dollars has been spent to bring the power of Waterfall ninety.

Central Baptist Church T. C. Gardner Dallas Baptist Young Peoples’ Union Calvary Baptist Church First Church of the Nazarene North Colorado Street

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