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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
6
All communications for publication must bear the sender s name. Katherine M Joseph editor Office old phone 176 new 1359 home 28632.
Mrs Earl C Carnahan hosts a luncheon at 1 30 in Fort Sam Houston in honor of Mrs T M Millette. Mrs W H Chambers holds a four reception for her daughter Miss Mildred Chambers. Lieutenant Robert Dougherty weds Miss Hileen Benton at St Pauls church at 7 pm with an informal Woman's club reception. Government Hill Literary club meets in afternoon with Mrs J H Reagan.
Amusements note that William A. Brady presents Over Night a three act comedy by Philip H Bartholomae at the Grand with a strong cast led by Sem OB Hardy Tom Emory Francine Larrimée and Ada Stirling. The farce follows two newly married couples who lose track on a Hudson River trip and end up with each other’s brides in a cascade of comic misunderstandings.
The Plaza presents Menlo Moore's Lads and Lassies led by Dixie Harris, a wholesome juvenile vaudeville act praised for charm and merit. A post matinee stage reception by the performers will offer refreshments to the growing school children audience.
Society pages note Miss Mildred Chambers introduced at a 4 to 6 reception hosted by her mother Mrs W H Chambers at their West Mistletoe Avenue home. Guests wore formal gowns of silk and lace as harp music accompanied the event attended by about 250 ladies.
A party last evening honored Francis Leary hosted by the M N 8 club with several girl friends. Attendees included Starrow Smith Bessie Emerson Asa Holeman Ella Mac Nevill Beulah Giesler Mildred Meerscheidt Marion Seymour Edna Wisfeld Olivia Glover Lillian Hughs Alfred Kilgore Will Mershall Leonard Hoefgen William Sein Will Mell Booth Edwin Seymour Rufus Glover Sam Bennett Branham Bennett and Francis Leary. Prizes were won by Bessie Mae Emerson Marion Seymour Beulah Giesler William Sein Alfred Kilgore and Francis Leary.
Mrs H L Kokernot acted as hostess to the ladies of the Missionary Society in a local gathering. The event focused on fellowship and planning for upcoming outreach activities.
A brief note announces the usual bar gain matinee on Friday afternoon, signaling a scheduled early entertainment event for patrons.
The Royal shows draw bigger crowds as vaudeville takes center stage with the O'Brien acrobats featuring Naomi the human cannon ball, O'Clare with Colleen Bawn, the Hayward trio, Beatty Blake the English comedian, and Royal scope photoplays enhancing the entertainment.
The Ernest Gamble concert party, praised as a small but select group with no star, performs in San Antonio at Beethoven hall on Thursday under the Elks' auspices. Critics call the programs musically balanced and merit focused.
Mrs. Beckey Barrett of Sasakwa Oklahoma recounts years of womanly troubles and failed treatments before Cardui improved her condition. She praises five bottles of Cardui and now performs housework and walks two miles easily. The ad promotes Cardui as a vegetable tonic for women and offers a advisory department contact and a home treatment booklet.
Yesterday afternoon the First Baptist church held a reception with rooms decorated in cut flowers and ferns. Sweet peas adorned the dining room as Mrs. J. Wheat and Mrs. B. P. Skinner greeted guests along with Mrs. Koker. Luncheon and coffee were served by Mrs. Lon D. Cartwright and punch by Mrs. George Houston. About one hundred guests attended during reception hours.
The Woman's Missionary society of the South Heights Methodist church will gather at 3 oclock tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. J Gunderman. The Government Hill Methodist church also plans a 3 oclock tomorrow afternoon meeting at the church.
Mrs Earl C Carnahan hosted a luncheon at 1 30 o'clock in Fort Sam Houston honoring Mrs T M Millette. Infantry colors blue and white accented the table with a white lace cloth and tall vase of long stemmed white roses as centerpiece. Guests included Mesdames Cora Ogden Wilson Daniel Tate Harrison Tich H P Howard Hal Howard Harris Roberts Clarence N Jones and Misses Mary Wilson Juanita Hopkins.
Mrs J T Woodhull hosted a matinee for six young ladies at the Grand yesterday to see The Prince of Tonight. The event highlighted local social gathering and a light afternoon of theater.
Miss Clair Lucas hosted a luncheon and matinee party at the Grand yesterday for Miss Eileen Benton ahead of her marriage tonight. Attending were Miss Benton Miss Mattie Terry Miss Rodien Martin Miss Fanita McMillan Mrs John L Clem Jr and the hostess.
Miss Mae Williams received a social birthday surprise last night at her home. A sizable group of friends gathered including Mae Williams Hazel Williams Maude Romine Bessie Romine Carrie Lee Rietze Beatrice Rietze Roselee Rietze Vivian Austin Stella Anderson Edna Long Willie Goforth Pearl Hearn Vera Horton Addie Roberts Earl Fuller E L Hearn R N Brown Ronnie Anderson L O Logan L W Boughardt Udo Schlachter Charlie Duffin Hugh Romine and Oscar McDonald.
The second annual Saul Wolfson Dry Goods company dance takes place February 7 at Harmony Hall. Arrangements committee members include G C Margozewicz Mrs Louise Lemke J T Mart in Miss Ella Hesse L B Shakawits and Miss Mary Krisch.
Rubber overshoes are said to cause discomfort but a mixture of rubber and asbestos allegedly removes the ache. The material reportedly has odor and looks like thick paste.
A period advertisement claims a cure for colds using glycerine and concentrated pine in whiskey. Directions advise shaking two ounces glycerine with half an ounce pine into a half pint whiskey, dosing after meals and at night, with smaller amounts for children. The Globe Concentrated Pine is named and touted as a universal remedy available through druggists.
The Gibbons Literary club hosted an open social at Knights of Columbus hall with Rt Rev WJ Shaw praising Catholic knowledge. The Woman's club Tuesday Round Table met at the club house with Mrs A Houston as hostess and current events discussed. Dr Edgar J Banks to deliver final Oriental lecture at Carnegie hall on January 31 on Nineveh and Baby.
The Phoenix club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. B. Cunningham. The study of Childe Harold will be continued with Mrs Cunningham leading the day.
The Shakespeare club meets tomorrow afternoon at the Misses Baskin residence. Miss Jane Field Baskin will lead the study of King Lear with Miss Roberta Matthews presenting a paper on the Traditional History of King Lear.
The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting Thursday at 3 30 PM in Trinity Methodist Church. Members plan to discuss upcoming activities and assign duties for the month.
The Study Circle of the Council of Jewish Women meets tomorrow afternoon at 621 West Macon Street.
An evening program in the YWCA assembly room featured St Mark's Episcopal Church members. Miss Josephine Dickerson won first prize, Mrs Lin Scott second, and Miss Kay the consolation in a guessing contest. A vesper service and social hour are planned for Sunday afternoon.
The fourth annual banquet of the Pan-Hellenic association will be at the St. Anthony hotel on February 17. Walter P. Napier, president, says Greek lettermen from all parts of Texas are inquiring and a large attendance is expected, aiming to surpass previous events.
The first Raymond and Whitcomb touring party of the season, thirty members, arrived at the St. Anthony hotel in San Antonio this morning en route to California. They will depart tomorrow via the Southern Pacific after a day of sightseeing. Henry D. Deckham leads the group and expects more tours through San Antonio later.
A free mothers class will meet Thursday at 2:30 at the club house 201 Camden street. Dr Mary L Burnham speaks on Heredity and Its Influence followed by Miss Elizabeth Harrison on the Science of Motherhood. The San Antonio Kindergarten association funds free kindergartens and now offers Maternal Efficiency sessions led by physicians and nurses for all interested mothers.
The Boston Journal reports President Lowell is building his own $85,000 residence in the Harvard yard beside the philosophy building with his funds. The house sits on college land and an agreement is being drawn to transfer ownership to the university upon his death.
The ad claims the product relieves constipation sluggish liver upset stomach and headaches quickly. It urges readers to buy a 265 cent box from Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs Ark and mentions mail orders.
Closing out three Johnson Bros English semi porcelain patterns in white and gold with blossom and rose motifs. Prices state 16 inch dishes 80c each. vegetable dishes 7 inch 238c. 8 inch 33c. salad bowls 7 inch 23c and 8 inch 35c. covered dishes 90c. milk pitchers from 206c to 50c. bread and butter plates 80c dozen. dessert plates 1.25 dozen. breakfast plates 1.50 dozen. dinner plates 1.70 doz. soup plates 1.50 doz. fruit saucers 70c dozen. cups and saucers 1.80 dozen. 12 inch 33c. 14 inch 57c.
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