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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1912

Page

14

Social season shifts toward tea and receptions

The city notes a move away from old fashioned customs toward social gatherings with 6 o'clock tea rekindled as a simple, popular pastime. Upcoming events include Mrs. Winchester Kelso's Monday tea at St Anthony hotel with music, bridge party by Mrs. Brundage and Mrs. Dowdell for Mrs. Russell's guest, and multiple receptions at the Menger and Laurel Heights. An array of social affairs fills the week including a leap year dance at Casino hall and an army relief ball.

Winchester Kelso St. Anthony Hotel P. Brundage Graham Dowdell Robert Reed Russell George Eichlitz Menger Hotel Claude A. Keeran J. N. Keeran Laurel Heights Casino Hall Army Relief Corps Post Gymnasium

Social events mark opening of Woman's Auxiliary year

The opening reception of the Woman's Auxiliary of the YMCA will be held Friday afternoon at the association rooms. Mrs. William Maurer and Mrs. J. H. Kirkpatrick will be assisted by Mesdames A. W. Houston Harry Hyman Arthur Hicks W. C. Hirzel G. M. Harcourt R. B. Hadden Vilie Jameson and John evening at the Country club. This adds another to the club's party series.

Theoung Men’s Christian Association Association William Maurer J. H. Kirkpatrick Mesdames A. W. Houston Harry Hyman Arthur 8. Hicks W. C. Hirzel G. M. Harcourt R. B. Hadden Vilie Jameson John Country Club William Aubrey Will Herff Arthur Tuttle Charles Starr A. P. Calhoun John Bennett Jr Charles Treat John Herman Kampmann W. B. Russ

Bridge afternoon honors Miss McCuaig of Edinburgh

Mrs 8S. P. Brundage and Mrs. Graham Dowdell entertain Tuesday afternoon at the Brundage home on Woodlawn avenue. The gathering honors Miss McCuaig of Edinburgh Scotland with a bridge party.

P. Brundage Graham Dowdell Bridge Brundage Woodlawn Avenue McCuaig Edinburgh Scotland

Rhoda Coots to Wed Henry Louis Moths

Mr and Mrs William J Springall announce the engagement of their sister Miss Rhoda Coots to Henry Louis Moths. The wedding is planned for early February.

William J. Springall Rhoda Coots Henry Louis Moths

Mrs Oldham Hosts February Bridge Party At Home

Mrs J P Oldham will entertain on February 1 with a bridge party in her home honoring Mrs T H Gilbert of Huntsville. The Travis Park society of Travis Park church will meet at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the church.

San Pedro Travis Park Church Harry Huston Yale Avenue J. P. Oldham T. H. Gilbert Huntsville Travis Park Society Travis Park

Meeting of Philathea reps on Marshall Hudson event

All Philathea class representatives in the city will meet at 4 PM Wednesday at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms to plan the entertainment honoring Marshall Hudson, founder of the Philathea movement.

Philathea Marshall Hudson Philathea Movement Young Women's Christian Association

Missionary society meeting and officers install at Lau rel Heights church

The Missionary society of Lau rel Heights Methodist church meets at 10 30 tomorrow with Mrs J D Young 314 Magnolia Ave New officers will be installed and a program given featuring Mrs Bedell Moore and Mrs J D Young in songs and essays Installation by Rev J D Young Hostesses Mrs J W Kokernot and Mrs William Lupe The Knights of Columbus women plan a leap year ball at 3 pm Wednesday at their hall The Third artillery wives host an masque next Friday at the post gymnasium New home at 825 Guenther St for Mr and Mrs William Jackson B Natural Musical club event Debut at Summit Place hosted by Mrs J O Terrell and a Jungle Club hall dance last night with Fred Mayer leading the grand march followed by a list of society guests and friends

Missionary Society of the Laurel Heights Methodist Church J. D. Young Magnolia Avenue Bedell Moore John R. Morton John W. Kokernot J. W. Kokernot William Lupe Phyllis Shiner Fred Mayer Suciety Set Hoss Wis W. W. Shiner D. Shiner J. D. Shiner Gladys Robbins Hazel and Avery Mary Lowe Alice Wood- H 1 Davis Louise Berry Hazel Hele Shaw Gladys Virginia Ad Eleanor Wilson Ruth Aileen Beakley Dorothy “@ Bliss Margaret Cole Ruth ‘Taylor Irene’ Bindley Beth Herndon Alice Bell Moore Lucile Forrester Bennett Sea

Notable Names List of Local Residents

The document lists numerous individuals including nie A. Jones J. H. Jarrell Margaret Olive Jordan N. M. Karney L. King Benno Kayton C. N. Kight R. B. Kinney Hermes Knuth George Knauff Dora Livingston L. L. Hoper Harry Hust J. L. Kerr J. King H. C. King J. C. Kinney W. A. King W. F. Ey John Kokernot C. B. Lucas W. Hall W. W. Lippe Thomas J. Jon Thomas Little Ana Lewis Joseph Muir T. E. Mumme G. W. Madison J. E. Lockwood Misses Tommie Irvin Florida Lockwood Mamie Lass Edith Madison Georgia Ann Locke.

Nie A. Jones J. H. Jarrell Margaret Olive Jordan N. M. Karney L. King Benno Kayton C. N. Kight Kinney Hermes Knuth George Knauff Dora Livingston L. L. Hoper Harry Hust J. L. Kerr J. K.ing H. C. King J. C. Kinney W. A. King John Kokernot C. B. Lucas W. Hall W. W. Lippe B Thomas J. Jon Thomas Little Ana Lewis Joseph Muir T. E. Mumme G. W. Madison J. E. Lockwood Misses Tommie Irvin Florida Lockwood Mamie Lass Edith Madison Georgia Ann Locke

Reception at West Mistletoe Avenue for Margaret Chambers

Invitations announce a reception at the home on West Mistletoe Avenue Beacon Hill on Wednesday afternoon January 1 to introduce Miss Margaret Chambers. The younger set will entertain the boys with a leap year dance at Casino Hall Friday evening.

West Mistletoe Avenue Beacon Hill Margaret Chambers Casino Hall

Miss Franklin's Recital At Woman's Club House

Advanced pupils under Miss Franklin perform a varied vocal and piano program at the Woman's Club House with Miss Miller Ressing and Mrs. Edward Sachs assisting. Selections include Arias, duets, and instrumental pieces by Verdi Bach Haydn and Schubert, featuring Miss Beatrice Jones Miss Erna Webb and others.

Franklin Woman's Club House Owset Mamie Kray Barcarolli Grease Boas Heller Helen Bates Haydn Mildred Johnson Ketterer Alice Partee Strauss Miller Ressing Edward Sachs Verdi Webb Mokjreis Leschelizki Beatrice Jones Old Mexico Sternberg Francis Williams Lucile McKhenny Bremeree Erna Webb Wien T.cen Chas Mayer Challoner Miller-Ressing Bessie Appman Pauline van Derson

Recital At Mrs. W L Martins At San Pedro Place

Mrs. W L Martin hosted a pupil recital at her San Pedro place last evening. A program of thirteen numbers delighted a large audience, credit due to both teacher and pupil, followed by dancing after the recital.

W. L. Martin San Pedro Place

San Antonio Club Women Step Forward With Quiet Week

Miss M. B. Donoho highlights the city’s club women as busy yet settled, noting a quieter week after a recent burst of activity. Their zeal and forward drive keep up continuous work in club programs, lectures, committees, and leadership duties for social improvement.

Kai San Antonio Club

Afternoon musicale at St Anthony hotel in Kelso program crowd

Mrs Winchester Kelso hosts an afternoon musical reception at the St Anthony hotel with contributions from Mr and Mrs Emmet Rountree and Mrs Eve lyn Short Duggan. The Ladies Dancing club plans a dance February 13 at the St Anthony hotel and a boys' dance on January 31 at Turner hall. Mrs John E Martin Mrs Co Co Janin and Mrs C8 Venable entertained the Chafing Dish club.

Winchester Kelso St. Anthony Hotel Emmet Rountree Evelyn Short Duggan Ladies’ Dancing Club Turner Hall John E. Martin Co. Co. Janin Venable

San Antonio Mothers Hold Notable Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall

The San Antonio congress of mothers gathered at the Crockett hotel Odd Fellows hall with strong attendance. Members praised the fifth district organization's meeting as a great help and inspiration. Reports from committees and branches preceded a program on "The Little Things in a Child's School Life" focusing on the home perspective.

San Antonio Congress of Mothers Odd Fellows Hall Crockett Hotel Fifth District

Heart to heart talk with Bonham mothers on child reform

Mrs Malone Duggan and Miss Mildred Baskin of Bonham school share views on child development. Baskin highlights minor faults that can grow into larger issues, urging sympathy and understanding. Duggan calls for individual attention, noting health and behavior link and the need for teacher parent cooperation. An open discussion follows.

Malone Duggan Mildred Baskin Bonham School Miss Baskin

Tea at Riverside Park Mothers' club hosted by Mrs Hancock

Mrs J B Hancock of 314 Warwick avenue invites members and friends to a Friday afternoon tea on January 26 from 3 to 6 oclock at her home for the Riverside Park Mothers club. A musical program by Mrs F H Daugherty and Miss Williamson, with several pupils, and a recitation by Miss Dawn Loving will be presented. Mrs H S Loving and Mrs B F Kelly assist. All are invited.

J. B. Hancock Warwick Avenue Riverside Park F. H. Daugherty Miss Williamson Dawn Loving Hancock H. Loving B. F. Kelly

Postponed Meeting Set For January 26 At School

The Mi lam School Mothers and Teachers club will meet Friday at 3 30 in the school. Dr Burroughs will present a lecture on the psychology of religion.

Milam School Mothers’ and Teachers’ Club Burroughs

Phoenix Club Plans Meeting at Mrs Hugh B Rice Home

The Phoenix club will meet next Thursday at the home of Mrs. Hugh B. Rice to continue the study of Childe Harold.

Phoenix Club Hugh B. Rice

Milam School Mothers Club to Meet Friday

Milam School Mothers' club meets Friday afternoon to discuss The Psychology of Religion. The program will cover how belief systems influence behavior and daily life, with a guest speaker outlining key concepts and practical takeaways.

Milam School Mothers’ Club

Benefit tea hosted by Mothers' club at 819 San Pedro

A Mothers' club benefit tea for Stephen F. Austin school will be held Friday from 4 to 6 pm at 819 San Pedro avenue. A large receiving line includes Mrs. Eli Hertzberg Mrs. D Berrey Mrs. F L Heilig and others. dining room hosts include Mrs. A A Herff Mrs. H B Linscott and several additional ladies.

Stephen F. Austin Mothers’ Club I. Roseman San Pedro Avenue Eli Hertzberg D. Berrey F. L. Heilig F. J. Finck J. B. Hankin BE. A. Mayor Dan Allensworth George T. Howard Julia Moore Stella Ellison H. T. Cunningham Joe Hill Frank R. Newton J. N. Price E. J. Altgelt W. R. King R. L. Dinwiddie C. EB. Cupples J. P. Love T. H. Herndon R. H. Gresham C. C. Breen I. Tobias A. Muntzer A. .Zorkowsky L. L. Provinés Dora Livingston J. Locke

Gibbons Club Plans Monday Meeting on Medieval Women

Miss Naomi Cone leads a program with Mrs. R. W. Heilig Miss Sadie Cannon and Mrs. F. L. Heilig. The Gibbons Literary club meets Monday at 3 30 at the Knights of Columbus hall to study mediaeval history and famous biblical women. Mrs. L. B. Randall speaks on Esther and Mrs. J. Wetherell on Literature in the Middle Ages.

Naomi Cone R. W. Heilig Sadie Cannon F. L. Heilig Gibbons Literary Club Knights of Columbus L. B. Randall J. Wetherell

Fannin School Mothers' Club to Meet This Friday

The Fannin School Mothers' club will gather Friday afternoon at the school. Dr. B. H. Burgin will give an address. Mrs. Langford will sing a vocal solo and Mrs. Harry will play an instrumental piece. Hostesses include Mrs. J. A. Schwenkenberg Mrs. Sterling Robinson and Mrs. Lucas.

Fannin School Mothers’ Club H. C. Burgin Langford Harry J. A. Schwenkenberg Sterling Robinson Lucas

Burnett School Mothers and Teachers Club Meeting Friday

The Burnett School Mothers and Teachers Club schedules a Friday afternoon gathering at the school. Mrs. A C McDaniel will read a paper titled Present Day Influences on Childhood.

Burnett School Mothers’ and Teachers’ Club A. C. McDaniel

Local Club Meetings Note Busy Week in Government Hill Area

Government Hill Literary club will meet Wednesday at 319 Camden street with themes Ruskin and English Painters led by Mrs. York. Central W C T U gathers Thursday at 3 30 PM at Trinity Methodist church. Tuesday Musical club meets at 3 30 PM at 521 West Macon street with Mrs Krams Beck in charge. Friday morning session hosts Fifth district Texas Congress organizatio n meeting.

Government Hill Frederick Bowen Camden Street Trinity Methodist Church West Macon Street Fifth District The Texas Congress of

Mothers Club Plans Talent Show at DeZavala School

The DeZavala School Mothers' club hosts a talent event led by Mrs. O T Gregory and Mrs. R M Fields. Dr. Bliem will address the importance of the religious instinct in moral character development. Hostesses include Mrs T.

DeZavala School O. T. Gregory R. M. Fields Bliem

Bowie Mothers Club sets infant mortality program at school

The Bowie School Mothers' club will meet Friday afternoon at the school to hear a program by the fourth grade children on Infant Mortality. The meeting also plans a Valentine party for next month.

Bowie School

San Antonio Pen Women Meet With Miss Clara Gray

The San Antonio Pen Women plan a Tuesday gathering at 8:30 with speaker Miss Clara Gray. The event focuses on meeting topics and creative exchange among members.

San Antonio Clara Gray

Final arrangements for illustrated task in February meeting

At the San Antonio chapter meeting of the Southern Association of College Women final plans were made for an illustrated task to be presented at Central Christian Church on February 2. Dr. William J. Battle, chair of Greek at the University of Texas, led the efforts.

San Antonio Southern Association of College Women Central Christian Church William J. Battle University of Texas

Woman's Club Music Dept to Discuss American Grand Opera

The department of music of the Woman's club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the clubhouse. The general subject will be American Grand Opera, in charge of Mrs. F. M. Hicks and Miss Clara Franklin. The hostesses will be Mrs. George Stuemke and Mrs. J. Noyes Evans.

Department of Music The Woman's Club American Grand Opera F. M. Hicks Clara Franklin George Stuemke J. Noyes Evans

Twentieth Century Club Meeting at Maverick Hotel

The Twentieth Century club meets Wednesday at the Maverick hotel with Mrs. J. E. Gill leading. Mrs. Eva Lepper presents a paper on Favorite Heroines while Mrs. Ward and Mrs. P. C. Blank discuss whether reading books or papers yields greater gains. The regular lesson uses Bitter Cry of the Children.

Twentieth Century Club Maverick Hotel J. E. Gill Eva Lepper Ward P. C. Blank

Shakespeare Club to Study Henry IV Next Meeting

The Shakespeare club will complete Henry IV at its next meeting Thursday afternoon. The gathering takes place at the home of the Misses Baskin with Miss Grace Cory leading and Mrs. J. A. Daugherty presenting a paper on English Courts of Justice.

Shakespeare Club

Mrs Bates Named to National UDC Relief Committee

Mrs Mabel Bates is appointed a member of the national relief committee of the United Daughters of the Confederacy through the president general Mrs White of Tennessee.

Mabel Bates National Relief Committee of the Mrs. White Tennessee

Reading club schedules Monna Vanna discussion

The Reading club meets Monday at the club house with a discussion of the play Monna Vanna led by Mrs. Vine. Miss M compares Monna Vanna with Browning's Luria, and Miss Grogan presents a reading on Maeterlinck in His Normandy Home.

Monna Vanna

Daughters of the American Revolution Meet This Saturday

The D A R will gather Saturday at 3 o clock in the club house. Hostesses include Mrs W Dunne Mrs Sarah Eer Mrs E Evans Mrs J Noyes Evans Mrs B J Fellowes Mrs J H Harrington Mrs F M Hicks Mrs Harry Hyman and Mrs Frank Paschal. The program features responses to Our Favorite Author The Gates of Mount Vernon and Other Unknown Work of Texas by Mrs F M Hicks and Old Bruton Church Williamsburg Virginia by Mrs W B Bates. The Bonham School Mothers club school Dr Alfred C McDaniel will give an address on The Father in Home.

Daughters of the American Revolution Club House W. Dunne Sarah Eer E. Evans J. Noyes-Evans B. J. Fellowes J. H. Harrington F. M. Hicks Harry Hyman Frank Paschal Mount Vernon Texas Old Bruton Church Williamsburg Virginia W. B. Bates Bonham School Mothers’ Club Alfred C. McDaniel Will Eho

Oriental lectures to be delivered at Carnegie Hall

Prof Sureddin at 319 Hicks building with Dr Edgar J Banks will give the third and fourth Oriental lectures at Carnegie Hall on January 23 and 24. The India topic appears Tuesday while Wednesday’s topic is changed to Bismya.

Edgar J. Banks Carnegie Hall India

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Katherine M. Joseph A. W. Seeligson Negley Baltimore Helen Clarke New York City Killarney Misses Clarke Catherine Franklin Bodien Ttin Esther Hardie Cecil Janin Mary Wilson Mary Maverick Helen Gunther Ralph English T. D. Barnes Prospect Hill Methodist Church English Casino Association Elsie Harris Miss Hill Fred Jones Lloyd Harris Russell George R. Somerville Fort Sam Houston W. H. Chambers Third Artillery William Jackson Guenther Street J. O. Terrell B. Natural Musical Club Summit Place Asherton Cones Maud Hughes Lillian Hughes King William Street M. B. Donoho O. P N. P Vulcan Gas Vulcan Newton, Weller & Wagner CO Commerce Street Lottie Harper DeZavala Sureddin Hicks Building
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