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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1916

Page

8

Miss Ruth Bingaman Triumph in San Antonio Concert

Pianist Miss Ruth Bingaman and soprano Mrs. Fred Jones headlined the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra concert, fifth in the season. Bingaman debuted as a concert artist with Saint Saens Concerto in C minor, delivering a inspired performance and earning multiple recalls. Jones sang Gounod's Jewel Song from Faust, receiving an ovation. The program included Schumann Spring Symphony, Humperdinck Dream Music, and MacDowell Woodland Scenes, conducted by Arthur Claassen.

Ruth Bingaman Fred Jones San Antonio Saint Saens Schumann Symphony Arthur Claassen MacDowell

Society and Rose Point Lace At Charity Skating Party

The society note describes Mrs. Anderson in orchid Georgette with lace and brilliants, Mrs. George Robert Sanders in Nile green taffeta with white lace overdress, and invites for a March 10 skating party at Soledad rink for the Protestant Orphans' Home. Mrs. Wilson plans a tamalada March 11 with Mexican decor, orchestra, and dancers. Numerous guests attend a palm reading and a bridge party, all for the same charitable cause.

Anderson George Robert Sanders Soledad Edward A. Wilson C. H. Surkamp Robert Smith Clarence Ki, Jenkins David H. Touzalin Richard Pendleton Robert Stewart Howdard Albert Brown Mesdames F. L. Hillner J. W. Maxwell E. T. Gallaher Miss Maxwell

Social Calendar with events at Gunter and local groups

Saturday Dansant at the Gunter in the evening. San Antonio branch of Southern Association of College Women meets at 3 p m with Miss Ruth Muir. Girls of February class of the high school to be guests at 4 30. Educational matinee at the Queen from 10 a m until 4 p m under auspices of Council of Mothers. Ella Goodwin Carter Phila thea class of Travis Park Methodist Church meets at 3 p m with Mrs. A D Mangum at the Southwestern Insane Asylum. Merienda in the afternoon. Mrs J P Oldham entertains for the Protestant Orphans Home in the afternoon.

San Antonio Southern Association of College Women Ruth Muir Council of Mothers Ella Goodwin Carter Philathea Travis Park Methodist Church A. D. Mangum Southwestern

Phi Alpha Sigs Meet at St Anthony for Fiesta Fete

The Phi Alpha Sigmas are asked to meet at 8 o'clock Saturday night at the St. Anthony. All members are urged to attend as the program for the Fiesta fete will be completed at this meeting.

Phi Alpha Sigmas St. Anthony

Luncheon and Matinee Honor Mrs. Menefee's Mother

Mrs T W Menefee hosted a luncheon and a Grand theatre matinee for Independence Day honoring her mother Mrs James Randle of Gonzales. Centerpiece mirror garlanded with pink sweet peas and fern featured a gilded ship of state with miniature favors. Ices formed boat shapes as several toasts followed, including Our Ship of State and The Ship of the Desert. Covers were set for ten.

T. W. Menefee the Grand Garden of Allah James Randle Gonzales

Woman's Club Music Luncheon Honoring Mrs Dunning

The department of music of the Woman's Club will entertain at a 1 o clock luncheon next Monday in the Carolina tea room. The event honors Mrs Carrie Louise Dunning of New York who departs Wednesday for Houston. Reservations encouraged through Mrs QC M Farnsworth Crockett 8404. Mothers of musically inclined children are especially invited.

Department of Music The Woman's Club Carolina Tea Room Carrie Louise Dunning New York Houston QC. M. Farnsworth Crockett

Luncheon in Honor of Miss Brackenridge at the Gunter

The committee arranging the March 7 luncheon at the Gunter urges attendance and advance reservations by Monday noon. Tickets are on sale at the Gunter and must be registered by all buyers. Reservations may also be made through Mrs. George Knauff or Mrs. Wheeler Pettus or by calling Crockett 4531.

Gunter M. Eleanor Brackenridge George Knauff Wheeler Pettus Crockett

Chafing Dish Benefit Tonight for Protestant Orphans Home

A chafing dish party to aid the Protestant Orphans Home is set for Friday night at Mrs. F. C. Walsh’s home at 132 East Magnolia Avenue. The Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers' Club study department did not meet Friday afternoon due to the death of Mrs. W. J. Knox’s mother.

F. C. Walsh East Magnolia Avenue Beacon Hill Parent-Teachers’ Club W. J. Knox

Social guests from Austin Eastland visit Martindale home

Mrs. W. H. Seawright of Austin and Mrs. Co. A. Connelley of East land are guests of Mrs. Robert N. Martindale. The event highlights social ties among prominent local families.

W. H. Seawright Austin Co. A. Connelley Eastland Robert N. Martindale

Dinner Hosted by General and Mrs Bell at St Anthony

General and Mrs George Bell entertained at dinner Thursday night at the St Anthony with Indian basket table decorations of grasses and brilliant-hued berries. The guest list included General and Mrs Frederick Funston Colonel and Mrs William Shirley Scott Major and Mrs Malvern-Hill Barnum Captain and Mrs Harry B Jordan Captain and Mrs Harold Wellington Jones Lieutenant and Mrs Hi Conger Pratt Lieutenant and Mrs Benjamin Gantz Mrs Nathaniel Barruss Miss Alice O Grady Miss Catherine Wilkens Mrs Frances Bell Payne Major Bennett Major Wilkens Lieutenant Moore and Lieutenant Hixson.

George Bell St. Anthony Frederick Funston William Shirley Scott Malvern-Hill Barnum Harry B. Jordan Harold Wellington Jones Hi. Conger Pratt Benjamin Gantz Nathaniel Barruss Alice O’grady Catherine Wilkens Frances Bell Payne Major Bennett Major Wilkens Moore Hixson

Mrs J G C Lee Hosts Informal At Home Afternoon

Mrs J G C Lee entertained with an informal at home Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs W E Wroe of Chicago. Plants and cut flowers adorned the rooms and the hosts welcomed guests including Mrs Wroe and Mrs J B Lockwood. Mrs Harvey L Page poured coffee.

J. G. C. Lee W. E. Wroe Chicago Lee Wroe J. 8. Lockwood Harvey L. Page

Mrs Walker and daughter return from California visit

Mrs Edwin Anderson Walker and her daughter Mrs Eugene Walter known as Charlotte Walker arrived Tuesday after several months in California where she posed for films. Mrs Walker will stay, but Miss Walter left at once for New York home.

Edwin Anderson Walker Eugene Walter Charlotte Walker California Walker New York

Mrs Sanders Hosts Elaborate Reception for Daughters at St Anthony

Mrs George Sanders offered a refined Thursday reception at St Anthony in honor of her daughters Mrs Frederick Anderson and Mrs George Robert Sanders. The ballroom resembled a drawing room with pink Killarney roses adorning tables and windows. A receiving line featured Mesdames Clamp, King, Hillyer, Heywood of Macon, Gillette, and Walthall, while the tapestry room showcased gifts large floral displays and hosts including Frank Paschal and Lon Cartwright. Coffee was poured by Mrs John Furnish and chocolate by Mrs FE Branch as Mrs Sanders wore gray Georgette crepe with beaded trim.

George Sanders St. Anthony Frederick Anderson George Robert Sanders Killarney EF. L. Hillyer Andrew H. Heywood Macon George Gillette Walter Walthall Mesdames Frank Paschal William Aubrey Lon D. Cartwright W. B. Lupe Witton B. Russ Clinton Hall Kearny Lane Taylor J. E. Harper Holman

Lipscomb Women Return From New York Visit

Mrs. W. W. Lipscomb and Miss Ruth Lipscomb expect to return home Friday after months in New York City. Miss Lipscomb studied voice and both were greatly entertained by their stay in the city.

W. W. Lipscomb Ruth Lipscomb New York City Miss Lipscomb

Texas Self Culture Club meets with many Texas topics

The Self-Culture Club gathered Thursday with Mrs W C Linden. Papers covered Texas geography history industry education and federated club work. Mrs Linden read a prize winning Texas poem and Mrs Barnes reported on the Economic Week in Austin. Refreshments followed.

Self-Culture Club W. C. Linden Texas Linden Ralph S. Jackson L. L. Boyd Ruth Birdsong W. F. Barnes Texas Manufactures Geraldine Breen Colleges of 0. M. Fitzhugh Texas Club Stella Barbee Federated Club Albert Burke W. F. Crothers National Federation of Women’s Clubs Austin

Cut Price Sale at Nichols Gro Co Adv

Local grocer Nichols Gro Co advertises a Wednesday cut price sale with Best Hams at 19 cents, Picnic Hams 14 1 2 cents, Breakfast Bacon 20 cents, Best Butter 25 cents, Oak Grove Eggs 25 cents, Laundry Soap 12 bars 25 cents. Cash payment encouraged at 207 Ave. C Cr. 51.

Oak Grove Nichols Gro, Co. Ph Ave. C

Schimpff Reil Wedding Reported for March First

Announcement of the marriage of Otto Schimpff and Miss Rosie S. Reil took place March 1 at the home of Justice E Neil Campbell.

Turner Ladies to Entertain at Turn Verein Ball

The ladies section of the San Antonio Turn Verein will host a leap hey ball Saturday night at Turner hall.

Turner San Antonio

Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair

An old health column advises using plain coconut oil as a shampoo to avoid alkali in soaps. Moistening hair, rubbing in oil, and rinsing yields rich lather that cleanses scalp, removes dirt and dandruff, and leaves hair silky and manageable. Mal sified coconut oil is inexpensive and widely available.

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