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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1911
Page
9
A review notes Ward De Wolf as a bright clever performer in The Girl In the Taxi, with mixed morals but funny, lively entertainment. Also praises Morris and Parker as standout character sketch artists at the Royal, along with Coy De Trickey and Ramza and Arno in a varied program.
Mrs. Eli Hertzberg hosts a 4 to 6 o'clock informal gathering for Mrs. Lois Cory Thompson. Mrs. J. M. Steinfelt entertains at home from 4 to 6 o'clock honoring her sister Mrs. P. P. Shepard of Chesterton Indiana. The Battle of Flowers association holds tea at 5 in the Menger hotel parlors. Mrs. T. E. Moore of Craig Place pays tribute to Mrs. Naggs of Los Angeles with a five hundred party at 3 p.m.
Central Christian church Ladies' Aid hosts a St Patrick tea at 702 West Mason Friday 3 to 6 pm with hostesses listed. First Baptist Young Women's informal St Patrick party at 202 Fourth Street Saturday 4 to 6 pm. Annie Lathrop departs for Buffalo. Five hundred party hosted by Mrs T E Moore at 110 Craig Place in honor of Mrs Naggs of Los Angeles. Various guests and children listed. Beacon Hill Baptist Ladies' Aid meets 2:30 pm at 118 Harvard Avenue. visits by Mrs Albert Mayer and Miss Bessie Bell. Mrs Ford Dix returns from Taylor trip.
A novelty musical act pleased last night’s audience despite shrinking beer supply on the bill for seven weeks. The performance was well received by attendees.
The Star presents a lively week bill with The Bartletts on varied instruments, Tony Klumker in blackface, and Alexander and O'Hare offering songs and painting. Four motion pictures include a scenic, dramatic, and two comedies. The traveling salesman solo, Bob Blake, is portrayed by Mark Smith with humor, while Dallas Tyler plays the heroine. Supporting players include Diana Huneker and others in a small western village setting, with a poker room scene noted as worth the price of an orchestra seat.
The Traveling Salesman will open its engagement tomorrow and promises a laugh producing story. The feature is billed as a lighthearted comic tale with a focus on humorous situations and mistaken identities.
Mrs Tilley and her father Dr W Hope Davis visit on Mistletoe avenue as church groups schedule meetings. Mrs C E Hammond hosts a Home Mission social at 227 West Craig Place with a March 19 date. Mrs Travers hosts a five hundred game on Crofton avenue with prizes awarded to Spoor Meier York Steves and Emma Matt. A Los Angeles wedding unites Miss May Largen and Lt Robert Gibson Sherrard at Bliss Place with Mendelssohn march and formal reception. Elizabeth Reynolds hosts the Post Girls Card club. St Mark's Parish Nurse group meets at Presa street parish house. Mrs Ed Correvon returns home from Santa Rosa hospital.
Blanche Ring, famed comedienne and singer of popular ballads, launches her first annual tour of major cities with The Yankee Girl musical comedy. Herald Square success in New York boosted her fame and publishers have used her photo on title pages. Her comic delivery and engaging personality elevate the show's humor with a strong supporting cast.
The upcoming appearance of Madame Sherry in San Antonio stirs public curiosity and prompts confusion among local theater patrons who expect a real person while advertisements suggest otherwise.
The piece discusses the musical comedy Madame Sherry as a notable show, noting its appeal and contrast with Ibsen drama. It mentions box office inquiries in San Antonio and the transfer company seeking the contract to provide a cab for the production. Madame Sherry is praised as clean and clever with natural melodies and humor.
Mr and Mrs Z A Hall authors of the spectacular production have returned from North Texas and are negotiating with parties to present Texas Under Six Flags in the city. They are staying at the Savoy hotel and cannot confirm carnival sitcom involvement yet.
The speaker notes no agreement with Secretary John B. Carrington and the Chamber of Commerce and Carnival association. A second party’s proposal is also pending. No show template will be produced until after Easter.
Associated Press reports Fort Worth Texas on March 13 delays opening of the fifteenth annual feeders and breeders show due to downtown celebrations. The Coliseum hosts the event with a record crowd as cattle judging begins tomorrow and horse show opens tonight. Roosevelt day arrives Tuesday with an address at 9 15 in the Coliseum. Governor Colquitt and ex Governor Schallenberger of Nebraska attend the opening events.
Comic exchange centers on Smiffkins confusing a man servant during his first reception. He fumbles a greeting, unsure of the other guest’s identity, revealing a humorous misstep in social etiquette.
Henry Epling, a noted San Francisco artist, was found dead on Council Crest in Portland with a bullet wound to the temple. Melancholia is suspected as the cause.
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