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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1912

Page

6

San Antonio Pen Women hear program at Mrs Davis home

Miss Clara Gray presented The City Beautiful and Miss Harriet Ford offered Shadows of the Path as the San Antonio Pen Women gathered at West Myrtle Street. Mrs R G James spoke, Mrs Charles Davis led a tribute, and a book of poems went to the winner. A bird protection conference follows at the Losoya hotel with Captain M B Davis of Waco slated to lecture at Peacock Military School.

San Antonio Charles E. Davis West Myrtle Street City Beautiful Clara Gray Shadows of the Harriet Ford R. G. James Charles Davis James Ross Davis Beckman McKinney Losoya M. B. Davis Waco Nation Association of Audubon Societies

Shakespeare Club Meeting Sets Paper on Cordelia

The Shakespeare club meets tomorrow afternoon in regular session at the home of Miss Baskin. Miss Lucy Newton leads the day with Miss Lida Baskin presenting a paper on Cordelia as the discussion follows the King Lear performance.

Shakespeare Club Misses Baskin King Lear Lucy Newton Lida Baskin Cordelia

Central Woman's Christian Union Elects Officers at Mothers Meeting

The Central Woman's Christian Union will meet tomorrow at Trinity Methodist church in the afternoon for a mothers meeting. Members are urged to attend as officers will be elected.

Central Woman's Christian Union Trinity Methodist Church

Hawthorne program at Phoenix club meeting

At tomorrow's Phoenix club session Mrs. J. B. Cunningham hosts a program on Hawthorne. Roll call will be answered with quotations from the Marble Faun. Mrs. Margaret Fuller leads the day with discussions and papers read.

Hawthorne Phoenix Club J. B. Cunningham Margaret Fuller

Southwestern Circle Meeting at Travis Park Missionary Society

The Southwestern Circle of the Travis Park Missionary Society will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 30 at the church premises to discuss planned charitable activities and outreach efforts.

Travis Park Missionary Society

Annual Meeting of Texas Woman's Press Assoc in Port Arthur

Announcement for the Texas Woman's Press association annual meeting to be held in Port Arthur in May on the 14th 15th and 16th with open letters by Mrs Laura E Robinson president. A varied program covers every phase of journalism with ample time for discussion.

Texas Woman’s Press Association Port Arthur Laura E. Robinson

Easter bazar at St Anthony hotel by First Presbyterian

The Easter bazar featuring a Young Ladies Aid Society event at the St Anthony hotel will be a grand affair this Saturday afternoon Miss Nellie Pas chal serves as general chairman with Miss Fanita McMillian heading the reception committee. McMillian is joined by Bodien Martin Mayme Story Esther Hardie Mary Maverick Cecile Janin Juanita Hopkins Janie Polk Helen Bollows Ruth Kelso Helen Guenther Milby Giles and Annette Schmitt assisting in reception.

St. Anthony Young Ladies’ Aid Society First Presbyterian’ Church Nellie Paschal Fanita McMillian McMillian Bodien Martin Mayme Story Esther Hardie Mary Maverick Cecile Janin Juanita Hopkins Janie Polk Helen Bollows Ruth Kelso Helen Guenther Milby Giles Annette Schmitt

Travis Park Society Holds Meeting in Philathea Rooms

The Travis Park group met yesterday afternoon in the Philathea rooms of the church with Mrs. W. C. Moore presiding. Miss Mary Williams sang, Mrs. S. Beakley read a paper on Institutional Churches, and Mrs. Cunningham reviewed a book. They discussed plans for a Friday before Easter entertainment for the church youth.

Travis Park Philathea W. C. Moore Mary, Williams

Dr Charles A R Campbell Bacteriologist at Dreiss Drug Store

Dr Charles A R Campbell is listed as a bacteriologist and microscopist specializing in typhoid and malarial fevers. The entry places him over Dreiss' drug store, suggesting a professional location or practice in that area.

Charles A. R. Campbell Dreiss

Meltoni Lehne Hosts Ali Babas At Monterey Home

Miss Meltoni Lehne entertained about twenty five guests from the Ali Babas and friends at her Monterey street home last evening. The club colors pink and green were carried in roses and ribbons decorating reception rooms. The evening featured games and several vocal and instrumental selections. Punch was served under a roses bower.

Meltoni Lehne Monterey Street

Social club notices from Travis Park area gatherings

The Southwestern circle of Travis Park church meets tomorrow at 330 with Mrs A Hoffmeyer on Gembler street. Mrs Ed Roos hosted a box party at the Orpheum with Mrs Winchester Kelso Mrs Oscar Dewees and Mrs J E Jarrett as guests.

Ed Roos the Orpheum Winchester Kelso Oscar Dewees J. E. Jarrett

Local Guests Visit Waco Couple. Two-Week Stay Planned

Mr and Mrs Ben Racogno and Miss Josephine Kemendo of Waco are guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Lucchese on Nolan Street and will stay two weeks. The Flower circle of Travis Park quarter will meet with Mrs Charles Ight at 223 Fourth Street on Thursday at 3 PM.

Ben Racogno Josephine Kemendo Waco Sam Lucchese Nolan Street Travis Park Charles Ight Fourth Street

San Antonio Penwomen Meeting Hosts Notable Attendees

Mrs Charles E Davis hosted a San Antonio Penwomen meeting with guests Mesdames John H Reagan Ross Davis J D Young William McKinney W S Goodwin F Beakly and Misses Bessie Kline Smith Lula Little, at yesterday's gathering.

Charles E. Davis San Antonio Penwomen John H. Reagan Ross Davis J. D. Young William McKinney W. S. Goodwin F. Beakly Bessie Klinesmith Lula Little

Missionary Society Meeting at West End Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the West End Presbyterian church will meet at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The study topic is Conservation of National Ideals.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the West End Presbyterian Church

Doctor Luter Moves Office to Gibbs Building

Dr Luter relocates office to Gibbs Building with new phone 160 and retains old line 5757. Residence number changes from 6269 to unspecified.

Hopeful of Having Fund by Saturday

Colonel and aides from the underwriters round-up mobilized to raise $75,000 for the Chamber of Commerce. Commander T. L. Conroy leads the Red Tie brigade as organizers push for donations ahead of the Saturday luncheon at the Anthony hotel. many captains report cheer and confidence.

Chamber of Commerce T. L. Conroy Red Tie Brigade Anthony Hotel George €. Saur Ed. F. Melcher R. T. Pruitt D. B E. Colp William Dobrowolski A. B. Stephens Fred Reutzel 8. L. Ricady J. F. Carter A. B. Weakley George B. Marshall L. B. Clegg J. F. Kirke J. L. Strohm A. E. Tonkin T. N. Smith W.S. Conness Robert Michael H. J.hayes George Dietz T. H. Flannery Edwin Witte Welcome Smith Thomas E. Lyons Robert Clarke

Entertain With Music at Pierce Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs R W Adkins entertained guests at their Pierce avenue home last evening with music and games followed by refreshments. Attendees included Miss Ruby Gracey Miss Tiny Gracey Mr and Mrs Giesch Mr and Mrs Heusch R G Adkins A J and Otis Fairrety.

Mrs. W. B. Tuttle Alamo Heights Dusic R. W. Adkins Pierce Avenue Ruby Tiny Gracey Giesch Heusch R. G. Adkins A. J Otis Fiarrety

Farmers National Congress to Meet in New Orleans

President M Whitaker announced the 1912 Farmers National Congress will be held in New Orleans in November.

New Orleans D. C M. Whitaker Farmers’ National Congress

San Antonio recital by Signor Bonci signals bel canto revival

The article reports the San Antonio concert on April 2 at the Grand featuring Signor Alesandro Bonci, a famed living singer who has left opera for concert work to broaden access to pure bel canto singing. It also discusses the New York Casino all star revival of Pinafore at the Grand on April 3 with a star cast and chorus, noting the tour will bring the production to major cities. includesBonci tour aims to teach bel canto. Pinafore revival draws big audience.

San Antonio Signor Alesandro Bonci Bonci Bonc Italy Signor Bond The Metropolitan Bond New York Casino Messrs Shubert Brady Arthur Casino Theater New York DeWolf Hopper Viola Gillete Eugene Cowles George McFarlane Arthur Aldridge Josephine Dunfee Richard Temple

Orpheum Arts Pack Houses with Janice Meredith and More

Packed audiences at the Orpheum last night praised Janice Meredith with high marks for its production values and performances. The week’s lineup also includes the Plaza show backed by San Antonio labor groups to fund a Union Labor Temple, plus a strong $3000 bill featuring The Visitor and High Life in Jail by Porter J. White & Co.

Janice Meredith Orpheum New York Peacock Military Academy Plaza San Antonio Allied Trade Council of Porter J. White & Co Avon Harmony and

Pitchers Highlight Thursday Night Baseball Card

Ton and Ayers, Selbini and Gravini, Andrew Toombs, Mable Wayne and the Plazascope are listed as featured names. On Thursday night Doc White, the White pitcher, will be the added attraction drawing attention to the event.

Royal theater thrills with a strong vaudeville bill this week

A popular Royal theater program delights large crowds with Fred erick the magician performing the cremation illusion and other feats. West and Elliott dazzle as burnt cork artists, the Vans family excel in singing and dance led by Master Van, while Russell and Bergen showcase a classy sister act with unique gowns. A ladies' souvenir matinee is planned for Friday.

Royal Theater the Royal Frederick West Elliott Vans Van Toay Russell Bergen

Women’s Experience Across the Human Spectrum

The piece cites Inez Haynes Gillmore in Harper’s Bazar April arguing women deserve a broader range of experiences. She says women are confined to roles like daughters sisters wives and mothers and lack citizen status and creative space. A college writer notes she cannot write many women’s stories for lack of experiential basis.

Harper's Bazar Inez Haynes Gillmore Jane Austen Emile Zola

Interest in Meeting of Railroad Men in San Antonio

Widespread interest surrounds the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Order of Railway Conductors convention in San Antonio from April 9 to 13. Delegations from Mexico and nearly every US railroad will attend, with many members bringing spouses for the five day gathering. A poll of Mexican National line engineers and conductors on strike questions has shifted action to April 9, replacing March 28.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers San Antonio Gunter Hotel Jesse L. Burd Mexico

Rain Closes Seguin Highway Meeting Trip

D E Colp secretary and H P Street director traveled by train due to rain and mud, missing the Bexar County Highway League car trip to Seguin. They will attend a Seguin meeting to discuss routing the Port O Connor San Antonio highway through Guadalupe County, sidestepping Wilson’s claims, and return to San Antonio tomorrow.

Bexar County Highway League Seguin D. E. Colp H. P. Street San Antonio Guadalupe County O Wilson Colp Mr. Street Port O'Connor Col Street Antonio

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SYS Katherine M. José Offrkold the Woman’s Club Lab House Government Hill Frederick Bowen Alamo Mission Daughters of the Republic of Texas M. B. Donoho O. P N. P Travis Park Church A. Hoffmeyer Gembler Street Nell Pryor Five Hundred Club Augusta Street P. H. Swearingen Guenther Street Lisle Wood Cuernavaca, Mex Austin Miss Kelso Royal King W. Be Tuttle Laurel Heights Five Hundred E. B. Hillie Bay. Stout Walter Napier Jack Trollinger W. D. Syers Roy Hearne Ferdinand P. Herff W. M. Wolf Lytle Gosling J. W. Rowe Tuttle Frank Paschal E. V. DePew Edwin Carlton White Roanoke John Preston Lower Post Card Club Patrick Guiney Frank Badger Mesdames C. C. Janin J. H. Page J. H. Allen Cecil Janin Elsa Budd Rozelle J. J. Stevens Foard Townsend Tutt’s Paes Schulz & Co Chicago Bush & Gerts Victor Bush & Lane Mason & Hamlin Emerson Corpus Christi Bush & Gerts Piano Company of Texas Hardman Krell Schulz H. BD. Schoenwald Sales B. W. Cratigny W. Commerce Si San-A-Lac Highway League Fletcher Big Crockery Store Newton Weller € Wagner Co Commerce Street
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