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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1912

Page

5

Stephen F Austin School Mothers Club Meets For Program

Miss Sadie Cannon directed child choirs and recitations by high and low sixth graders. Mrs A C McDaniel spoke on The Present Day Influence on Childhood. Refreshments and social hour followed. next meeting postponed to April 10 with Mrs Kendell and Mrs How ard leading the program and Mrs Biggs as visiting committee chair.

Stephen F. Austin School Mothers’ Club Sadie Cannon Julia Moore Catherine Malone A. C. McDaniel

Riverside Park Mothers and Teachers Club Meeting Report

The Riverside Park Mothers and Teachers club met yesterday at the school. Dr A C McDaniel spoke on the hygiene of sex and adolescence. Mrs Weber Rollins Sweet and Miss Burke provided refreshments after several musical numbers by Miss Margaret Burke on the club’s new piano.

Riverside Park Mothers’ and Teachers'club A. C. McDaniel Margaret Burke Mothers’ Club W. H. Weber L. J. Rollins W. A. Sweet

Spirit of Irreverence focus at Herff School Mothers Club

The Herff School Mothers' club met yesterday with Mrs. E. A. Hilton delivering the principal address on the Spirit of Irreverence. Mrs. McGeeney reported as delegate to the child's welfare conference. The group set the annual garden party carnival for May 10 in the school yard.

Herff School Mothers’ Club E. A. Hilton McGeeney

San Antonio Kindergarten Training School Hosts Young Graduates Event

Yesterday afternoon the San Antonio Kindergarten Training School showcased its growth as a cultural center for the city’s young graduates with an afternoon entertainment program.

San Antonio

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aids Women

Letters from Covington Missouri and Brownsville Indiana praise the medicine's relief from hemorrhages and weakness. Women credit the compound with restoring strength after failed treatments and potential surgery.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Green Covington Jennie Green Covington, Mo Brownsville Ind Lydia E.pinkham Mrs. O. M. Cine S. Main St

Midyear graduates honor teachers at San Antonio High School

The event featured a Japanese tea and prints exhibition by the training school. Miss Elizabeth Harrison spoke on the Gift of Omission in Japanese art and urged closer contact with nature and simple living to enrich American art life. Miss Winifred Staer ker, Miss Lois Crews and Miss Blake Kartwell served tea and wafers, ending with Japanese fairy stories.

San Antonio High School Elizabeth Harrison Winifred Staerker Lois Crews Blake Kartwell

Spirit of the Missions Highlighted by San Antonio History Club

Texas History day celebrated by the San Antonio History Club with Rev. Henry Shutten speaking on the Franciscan missions. He traced missions from founding by Franciscan fathers through 1813 expulsion and hopes for future occupancy. Mrs. H. C. Lathrop presided. Miss Marguerite Guinn and Ruth Bingham performed violin and piano solos. poem by a club member read by Mrs. H. M. Clayton.

San Antonio H. L. Lathrop Mary Hilcott Howard J. Townsend Woodhull A. M. Pratt Sedalia, Mo

Crockett School Mothers Club Notes Hygiene Talk

The Crockett School Mothers' club met in regular session with large attendance. Dr. A B McDaniel spoke on Hygiene of Dress and Nutrition, sparking much interest among the mothers.

Crockett School Mothers‘ Club A. 8. McDaniel

Maennerchor to Host Humor Event at Beethoven Hall Tonight

Beethoven Maennerchor presents Eine Humoristische Abend Unterhaltung at its South Alamo hall starting 8:30 pm with a program of humorous pieces and songs. A dance follows the performance featuring performers from the club and guests.

Beethoven Maennerchor South Alamo Street

Select Dancing Club Opener At Woodmen Hall

The Select Dancing club held its first dance of the season at Woodmen Hall last evening. The event featured fern and palm decorations, refreshments, and chaperons Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith. Guests included W. S. Rosier and Mrs. Simmons, Dr. Hicks and Miss Mabel Dugger, Dr. C. H. Edwards and Miss Amanda Kunkel, and many others with partners out for a delightful social evening.

Select Woodmen Hall Harry Smith Rosier J. R. Simmons Frazier Dugger Lee M. Morris Annie Louise Riley Clyde Coleman Helen Zuke

Social events and gatherings listed for local clubs

Mrs W S Fly hosts a lunch for Miss Esther Hardie at Cafe Mexicana. A Grand Box party in the evening for Miss Marianne Oberendorfer. Alpha Chi sorority meets with Miss Zaleme Pettus and hosts her in the afternoon and evening. A mask ball at Ellis hall for Miss Moore's pupils. Sigma Alpha Epsilon holds a 7:30 banquet at the Gunter Hotel for Founders Day. Children of the American Revolution meet in the afternoon with Mrs E A Holland.

Marianne Oberendorfer Alpha Chi Sorority Zaleme Pettus Miss Pettus Children of the E. A. Holland

Matinee Idol George Damerel Sheds Light On The Heart Breakers

In a candid interview star George Damerel discusses his stage start in church choirs and the path to fame as Prince Danilo. He explains matinee romances influence audiences, and that he seeks parts matching his character while stressing he remains practical and unspoiled.

George Damerel Grand Mr. Damerel Prince Danilo Merry Widow Damerel Chicago

Social events at Lexington and Harmony hall noted

The Wednesday Evening Bridge club hosted by Mrs. T J Nye at Lexington avenue and Camden street drew sixty ladies with six prizes. A Peacock Hop club dance at Harmony hall featured sixteen dances and many chaperons listed by name and rank.

T. J. Nye Lexington Avenue Camden Street

Masked ball by Miss Moores dance pupils at Elks hall

Miss Moores dancing class pupils host a masked ball this afternoon at 4 to 6 and 6 to 8 in the evening at the Elks hall. The younger boys hold a dance at Turner hall tonight. Miss Katherine Ramstetters entertained the Pi Sigma club of girls yesterday with thirteen present and a variety of games and refreshments at the tables.

Turner Hall Katherine Ramstetters Pi Sigma Club

Birthday Party Honors Miss Addie Estelle Knelly

Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Pruitt hosted a birthday anniversary party for Miss Addie Estelle Knelly. The dining room featured floral decorations and a fern trimmed punch bowl. Refreshments were served to about twenty-five guests.

R. T. Pruitt Addie Estelle Knelly

Piles Cured In 6 To 14 Days Claim

Local druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT with money back guarantee if it fails to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. Package price 50 cents.

Emprium Millinery Ad Highlights Local Designers

Miss Bessie Wood and Miss Mamie Bishop join a strong sales and design team at Emporium Millinery on 208 W. Commerce Street. The ad touts an efficient corps of sales ladies and designers popular with mil linery buyers in the southwest.

Bessie Wood Mamie Bishop Emporium Millinery Commerce Street Juliet Witter

Dr Charles A R Campbell Bacteriologist Feature

Dr Charles A R Campbell, bacteriologist and microscopist, is noted for his specialty in typhoid and malarial fevers. The reference places him near Dreiss' drug store, highlighting his professional focus and local presence.

Charles A. R. Campbell Dreiss

Patrons Plan San Antonio Art League at Carnegie Library

The Carnegie library board discussed forming a city art league with local patron Miss Agnes Edwards and W L Herff backing the effort. A gradual purchase of pictures and eventual gallery display in library halls are planned, aided by the American Federation of Arts exhibit opening next Friday. A decisive plan will be set at next Wednesday’s meeting.

Carnegie Library San Antonio Waco Fort Worth Dallas Agnes Edwards W. L. Herff American Federation of Arts

The Heart Breakers at the Grand This Week

The Heart Breakers musical comedy features George Damerel Ruth Peebles and a strong supporting cast. Damerel leads with a lively voice and stage presence while Ruth Peebles shines as a heart breaker who wins him over. The Kansas City Post notes fine singing dancing costumes and scenery as the show plays tonight and tomorrow at the Grand.

George Damerel Chauncey Olcott Ruth Peebles Ruth Damerei Damerel Harry Pauli Edward Hume H. McLinden Ethel Kirk Harry Lemonde The Kansas City Post Grand

Brackenridge High Dominates Bexar County Declamation

R. M. Field of Brackenridge High School won first place in the county declamation championship held yesterday under the Texas Debating and Oratorical league. Arthur Wright of Main Avenue High School took second. Judges were Rabbi Samuel Marx Harry Hertzberg and Nelson Lytle. The field included Robert Huff of Peacock Military Academy with The New South and W. J. Copeland of San Antonio Academy with The South.

R. M. Field Brackenridge High School Bexar County Debating and Oratorical League of Texas Arthur Wright Main Avenue High School Rabbi Samuel Marx Harry Hertzberg Nelson Lytle New South Robert Huff Peacock Military Academy New Politics South W. J. Copeland San Antonio Academy

Town Bombarded by Italians Bombardment Reported Near Hodeida

Constantinople March 9 Italian warships bombarded Salif a town about forty miles south of Hodeida according to news received here and carried by The Associated Press.

Associated Press Constantinople Salif Hodeida

Big Balance Your Credit Heal Rheumatism With Ozomulsion

The ad touts Ozomulsion cod liver oil emulsion as germ neutralizing and strengthening for rheumatism and related ailments. It promotes a 3 60z bottle sent by mail to interested readers who mail their address to Ozomulsion at 548 Pearl Street New York.

Norway Pearl St N. Y

Introduce Me to Be Shown at Grand Tonight

Della Clarke, author and playwright, promotes her comedy Introduce Me opening at the Grand tonight. She emphasizes delivering bright wholesome entertainment that makes people laugh and feel glad, opposing melodramatic or mawkish theater. The mission is to bring joy through laughter.

Della Clarke

Elsie Janis Stars in The Slim Princess at Grand Box Office

Advance ticket sales open Monday for Elsie Janis in The Slim Princess a three act musical comedy by Blossom and Stuart at the Grand. She headlines with Joseph Cawthorn and a company of eighty in a metropolitan engagement starting Wednesday March 13.

Elsie Janis Miss Janis Henry Blossom Leslie Stuart Charles Dillingham Globe Theater New York Janis Joseph Cawthorn Metropolitan

Lola Downin Stars in The Girl of the Golden West at Orpheum

At the Orpheum this week Miss Lola Downin and the Orpheum players win praise for The Girl of the Golden West now closing tonight. Tomorrow and next night San Antonio sees Arsene Lupin the French crime study with strong advance sale. Last night Philadelphia Athletics watched the show from loge boxes and applauded loudly.

The Orpheum Lola Downin New Orpheum Theater San Antonio Arsene Lupin Philadelphia Athletics

Plaza Theatre Concludes Week With Strong But Varied Bill

This evening signals the final show of the week at the Plaza theater after two crowded crowds daily. The program, a seven act affair, features Professor Thalero’s dog and pony troupe with strong notices. Also appearing are Robert Henry Hodge and Co. with Bill Blithers, and the Four Maganis.

the Plaza Plaza Theater Thalero Dog and Pony Circus Robert Henry Hodge & Co Mr. Hodge Bill Blithers Four Maganis

The Good Ship Nancy Lee on stage with variety acts

The program features The Musical Barbers performing on unlikely instruments, the Clover Duo with Monte Wolfe and Alberta Moore singing and dancing, a skit by Gilroy Hayes and Montgomery, Muller and Stanley in travesty songs, Evans and Lawrence as classy singers and eccentric dancers, and the Plazascope showcasing the latest motion pictures.

Musical Barbers Clover Monte Wolfe Alberta Moore Gilroy Hayes and Montgomery Nancy Lee Muller Stanley Evans Lawrence Plazascope

Royal theater week ends with two final performances

The Royal presents a closing week with Bayone Whipper and Company in Harmony Discord Hap Handy and Company Expert Soap Bubble Manipulators Willisch The German Comedian and Juggler Chester and Grace and Royalscope. A Sunday matinee opens a new bill featuring The Trolley Car Trio The Tramp the Italian and the Monk Griffin and Lewis The Prima Donna and the Tad.

the Royal Bayone Whipper and Company Hap Handy and Company Willisch Chester Grace Griffin and Lewis

Newmans and Medoras Lead New Photoplay Troupe

Australia's champion trick cyclists Newmans and England's versatile entertainers The Medoras join the Royalscope in a new photoplay. The acts promise lively routines and regional audiences will be entertained with novelty performances.

Newman Australia Medoras England Royalscope

Northern Texas Traction plans double tracking from Fort Worth to Dallas

The Northern Texas Traction Company announced plans to double track the seven miles between Fort Worth and Handley, Texas. The project will proceed immediately with the line to Dallas and Handley, and the capital stock increased by 1.5 million dollars.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Northern Texas Traction Company Here Dallas Handley

Lightning Strikes Marshall Causing Damage and Injuries

Marshall Texas reports severe damage after a Thursday night thunderbolt. Mrs. Maloney remains in critical condition from the shock and several residents say they were jolted. A team of horses frightened by the bolt struck a telegraph pole, killing both animals.

Marshall Tex

Fruit Crop in Danger from Severe Cold Snap

A severe cold snap in Elgin Texas on March 9 threatens to destroy new vegetation and the fruit crop, with farmers bracing for likely losses and potential damage to early yields.

Elgin Tex

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