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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1912

Page

5

Grand. Pinafore revival at Grand Theatre draws big crowds

The New York Casino revival of Gilbert and Sullivan’s H. M. S. Pinafore opens at the Grand for two performances on April 38. The cast features Wolf Hopper, Viola Gillette, Eugene Cowles, George MacFarlane, Richard Temple, Josephine Dunfee, and Marion Ford. Advance seat sales are strong and reservations urged. Also at the Plaza, an $8000 bill ends tonight after a week of popular shows including The Visitor, High Life in Jail, and the Avon Four with Norton Ayers and Selbini & Grovini sharing the bill.

New York Shuert Brady Arthur E Wolf Hopper Dick Deadeye Viola Gillette Little Uttercup Eugene Cowles Bill Bobby George MacFarlane Capain Corcoran Arthur Aldridge Stener Ralph Racktraw Richard Temple Joseph Porter Josephine Dunfee Josephine Marion Ford Hebe the Grand Pinfore Plaza Plaza Theater Porter J. White & Co Avon Four Norton & Ayers Selbini

Alessandro Bonci to Perform First Song Recital April Second

Alpine era tenor Alessandro Bonci, famed bel canto star, is slated for his first song recital on April 2 at the Grand. He holds the Commodatore della Corona title from Italy and was recently honored by Emperor Franz Josef with the Order of Franz Josef. He serves as singer to royalty including the king of Spain and Austrian archduchess. A brief local ad notes a modern five room cottage for trade.

Alessandro Bonci Italy Spain Austria

Royal vaudeville closes week with top act

The Royal ends this week’s bill with a highly praised show featuring comedy dancing singing and monologues plus a premier magician illusionist. It is described as meritorious and enjoyed by all audiences.

the Royal

Orpheum Players to Close Another Successful San Antonio Week

The Orpheum players end a milestone week in San Antonio with the popular bill Janice Mere dith and praise from all theatergoers. Next week presents Clyde Fitch comedy Girls starring Lola Downin and Hayden Stevenson with matinee tomorrow.

Orpheum Players San Antonio Janice Meredith Clyde Fitch Miss Lola Downin Pamela Gordon Hayden Stevenson Edgar Holt Orpheum

Luncheon and musical events in the city afternoon

Luncheon at noon at the home of Mrs P H Swearingen honors Miss Lisle Wood of Cuernavaca Mexico. Mrs Eli Hertzberg hosts the Tuesday Musical club with a recital by Mrs C C Higgins. San Antonio Dramatic club meets in the Mackay building in the afternoon. Miss Hazel Gravis hosts a matinee party at the Orpheum for a few friends.

P. H. Swearingen Lisle Wood Cuernavaca, Mex Eli Hertzberg C. C. Higgins San Antonio Dramatic Club Mackay

Twin S club dances at Laurel Heights entertained guests

The Twin S club held a dance on Laurel Heights with sixteen regular dances. Chaperones Mesdames A N Colling and Fred L Carson presided. Attendees included Miss Arnie Neal Edith Roberts Nina Trimble Fay Fountain Bess Leverette Virginia Caldwell Undine Brown Lucie Glaze Blanche Caldwell Mary Holton Ethel Crider Ada Muench Ruth McKinney Bessie McLaurin Lassie Wassenich Emile Orr Flossie Pearce Lillie Nicholson Hilda Scherls Ruth Schutz Helen Gregory Asa Holleman Judith Rogers Francisca Mason Mary Crider and many gentlemen led by A Shields William Sien Werner Starcke W M Jackson Earl Stein Robert Chambers Walter Fricke Jack Coleman John Cappelletti Winchester Kelso N Doyle J A Blanchard Clifton Smith Allan Hunter Emmet Isom Marvin Charlton Homer Hocker Emmet Hendricks B R Rice W Heubaum Raymond Cobb Clarence Carr Ira Kennedy Clay Moore Max Forke Sam Chapman Henry Hare W M Booth Jack Lock Jr David Cappelletti A B Vogt Tom Mooney.

Laurel Heights Mesdames A. N. Colling Fred L. Carson Misses Arnie Neal Edith Roberts Nina Trimble Fay Fountain Bess Leverette Virginia Caldwell Undine Brown Lucie Glaze Blanche Caldwell Mary Holton Ethel Crider Ada Muench Ruth McKinney Bessie McLaurin Lassie Wassenich Clifton Smith Allan Hunter Emmet Isom Marvin Charlton Homer Hocker Emmet Hendricks B. R. Rice W. Heubaum Raymond Cobb Clarence Carr Ira Kennedy Clay Moore Max Forke Sam Chapman Henry Hare W. M. Booth Jack Lock Jr David Cappelletti A. B. Vogt Tom Mooney

Beisman Family Returns Home From Detroit Visit

Mrs. Joseph Beisman and her daughter Gertrude returned to their Detroit home after visiting Mrs. Beisman’s sisters Mrs. I Halff and Mrs. Max Hess.

Joseph Beisman Gertrude Detroit Beisman I. Halff Max Hess

Miss Freda Cohn Returns to Detroit from Texas Trip

Miss Freda M. Cohn comes back to Detroit after a winter in San Antonio with her father and other relatives.

Freda M. Cohn Detroit San Antonio

Paschal Hosts Evening Gathering of High School Friends

George Paschal welcomed many high school friends to his East Cypress street home last evening. Miss Ella Russ assisted, and Dr and Mrs Paschal helped receive and entertain the youths who enjoyed games and music. Refreshments were served in courses.

George Paschal East Cypress Street Ella Russ Paschal

Ruth Bingamann Hosts B Natural Club Meeting

Miss Ruth Bingamann entertained the B Natural club yesterday afternoon at her Lexington Elmira home in a meeting regarded as one of the club’s most interesting. Five girls applied for membership and will be acted on at the next gathering.

Ruth Bingamann B Natural Club Lexington and Elmira Street

Mexican supper and program at Prospect Hill church

The Prospect Hill Methodist ladies hosted a Mexican supper and entertainment at Rev. Z. V. Liles residence last evening drawing a large crowd. Performers included Miss Georgia Lindsey Mrs. William Reuthinger Miss Clara Nettie Cunningham Marie Lindsey Florence Sales and Charles Bonkers. It proved a financial and social success.

Prospect Hill Methodist Church Z. V. Liles Georgia Lindsey William Reuthinger Clara Nettie Cunningham Marie Lindsey Florence Sales Charles Bonkers

Roast Young Chicken Stuffed Aux Teuffe at the Gun

A lively caption notes a roast dish prepared with young chicken stuffed in a teuffe style. The brief item emphasizes culinary technique and a bold, period tone in a compact public notice.

Hotel Arrivals List From St Anthony and Other Cities

A long hotel arrivals roster lists guests from multiple cities including Los Angeles Dallas New York Chicago and Boston. Names include F C Schroeder G C Jones G Cunningham T Lyon Bryan Hice J A Hice E C Barnett and many others with locations ranging from St Anthony to El Paso and beyond.

St. Anthony F. C. Schroeder Los Angeles George C. Jones Waverly George G. Cunningham Monterey Thomas Lyon Bryan Dallas J. A. Hice Chicago E. C. Barnett Erie T. BE. Pinkham Boston B. Z. Schmidt Cincinnati Earl Underwood Ralph H. Goldman New York H. D. McDonald Corpus Christi el Paso Randolf Robertson Laredo Sam Turner Holland Tex Lon H. Lomax A. T. Threadgill Jr Austin Hans Hasch Juarez D. J. Carpenter Victoria B. Pittle Denison F. C. Burnett Menger J. J. Hamilton J. McCune J. B. Mcdonald E. L. Rankin R. B. Parmenter Grand Rapids Brownie Cecil Lyon Texas Ed G. Lager St. Louis J. McKee O. G. Swan Caldwell Kans Cc. H. Brown J. Louis L. E. Waterman Julius E. Seitz Newark George L. Enestaad Clifton W. White Bonam Bexar C. E. Clay Marlin L. G. Woodson G. M. Lougbridge Smithville W. H. Harkney McGregor F. E. Hornton Sulphur Springs R. Edens Corca M. W. Quinsey, Jr Little Rock W. McCommion Topeka J. H. Crow R. N. Cooper A. D. Falls Sheboygan Falls Wis F. PD. Wood Sabinal J. H. Gage Hiro Crockett M. C. Bazer Fort Worth F. C. Bennett R. H. Taylor H. K. Roney Meetenee Ind C. C. Power Crystal City E. E. Tingley W. Wallpeer Pp. J. Tey Aguascalientes

Dr Charles A R Campbell Bacteriologist Speaker

Dr Charles A R Campbell, renowned bacteriologist and microscopist, specializes in typhoid and malaria fevers and is featured near Dreiss' drug store in this period notice.

Charles A. R. Campbell Dreiss

Taxi Both Phones 1 2 3 The Gunter Hotel

A brief ad or travel note highlights The Gunter Hotel as a hub for traveling men in Texas with a phone contact cue 1 2 3 for taxi services and reservations.

Gunter Hotel Mecca Texas

Goose liver fuels SAN-A-LAC at White Horse Tavern

Invigorating SAN-A-LAC promotes gallant Goose liver dishes at the White Horse Tavern. patrons relish hearty servings and the unique taste as the venue advertises a new menu.

Goose Liver White Horse Tavern

Sunday Churches in San Antonio Describe Services

A long list of Methodist and other church notices in San Antonio details multiple congregations. It covers Laurel Heights Woodlawn Avenue and Belknap Place, Government Hill Pine and Mason, Alamo Heights Broadway and Paco, West End, Prospect Hill Buena Vista and Cibolo, Travis Park Navarro, South Heights Palmetto and Porter, and more with service times, subjects, and special music.

Laurel Heights Methodist Church Woodlawn Avenue Belknap Place J. D. Young W. D. Williams J. W. Carhart D. D Government Hill Methodist Church Pine and Mason Streets Nolan Army Post Pine Street C. D. Wolfe J. Floyd Smith Joe Lowther Alamo Heights Methodist Chapel Broadway and Paco Streets W. M. Carter J. EB. Harrison An Antonio R. P. Isom S. H. C. Burgin San Antonio Travis Park Methodist Episcopal Church Travis and Navarro Streets W. A. Godbey John W. Shoemaker S. H. Burgin J. W. Woodson Epworth League South Heights Methodist Church South Palmetto and Porter Streets Bible School A. Arnold Senior Alliance Frank Hauser Mayme Wellner Burnet Chestnut Streets E. Garfield Johnson Evangelical Lutheran Woodmen of the World Hall West Commerce North Presa Streets Joske’s A. W. Hueschen South Cherry Street Old Phone Mrs. Williams New Braunfels Avenue Mason Street Presbyterian Utica Presbyterian Church West Poplar North Flores Street Beacon Hill Thomas F. Gallaher West Poplar Street Westminster Presbyterian Church Corner Garden King William Brooks I. Dickey H. M. Smith Westminster League Young People’s Meeting Madison Square Presbyterian Church Camden Street Lexington Avenue Frederick Bowen J. H. Morey Bowen Frederick King Agnes Donoho Paulee Jones Fred Daggett Ernest Scrivener Tobin Hill Pine Street Presbyterian Church Omaha Streets J. R. Jacobs Monumental East Commerce Streets R. P Wright Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church C. M. Licklider L. H. Morey New York Place Presbyterian Church Harlandale Robert H. Rogers First Presbyterian Church Fourth Streets Arthur G. Jones Young People’s Society Edmund C. Watson God First United Presbyterian Church West Myrtle Street C. BE. McStravick

Church notices from Victoria to Redman hall

Ascension and Priesthood of Christ. Pegues Memorial Baptist church on South Heights car line invites all. Judd Holt pastor. Sunday services 9:30 and 11. evening 8. B Y P U 7. Ladies' Aid Tuesday 8. Baptism Sunday afternoon. Church of Christ on South Flores with Bible school at 10 and services 11 and 7:45. Adventists meet at Redman hall 112 Soledad street with Sabbath school 10 and church 11.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Nueva South Presa O. Hartmann Confirmanta Paul Schulze Episcopal St. John’s Episcopal Church Burnet and Cherry Streets Nolan Street St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Government Hill George D. Harris Chaplain Mills St. Mark's Episcopal Church Palma St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Zavala and Leona Streets Palm Sunday Suns Day Johnston A. W. Burroughs Bishop Johnston San Antonio First Church of Christ, Scientist Fifth Street Avenue D Friedens Church Main Avenue Elmira Street Carl Saenger Herr Lerd Hiller Hugo Rabus Our Church Andrew Wittmann Milwaukee G. Braga Largo Handel New Church Clyde W. Broomell Woman's Club Camden Street C. W. Broomell Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Avenue C Pecan Street Jin Palmer Wright D. D Epworth International Bible Students Woodmen Hall North Flores Street C. K. Cerbes Christian South Side Ladies’ Aid Society Leonidas H. Harbord Eee Timmons Avenue Central Christian Church Main San Pedro Avenues Hugh McLellan Macon Street Flagler City of Our God Barry Faura Thomas A. Christian Ashford Godard Gounod Fred Jones Barker Christian Endeavor Beacon Hill Christian Mission Hillcrest Baptist Church Humphreys Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays Streets R. F. Stokes Nolan Hays Street Bible School Robert D. McGee Walter Baird Stokes First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets J. Porter Baptist Young People’s Union Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society South Side Baptist Church Nathan and Joh Streets T. C. Long Madison Street C. A. Smith J. A. Cook P. F. Loring Grover Lee B. Y South Flores Street Church of Christ Seventh Day Adventist Church Redman Hall Soledad Street Houston Commerce

Twentieth Century Study club elects officers at Maverick hotel

The Twentieth Century Study club met in the Maverick hotel parlor and elected officers for the coming year. L K Wells was named president with J B Cappleman first vice president and FE S Lepper second vice president. Other officers include R H Nagel recording secretary FE Fechner corresponding secretary S H Spier treasurer E S Lepper parliamentarian Belle Dilgarde critic and J S Gill press correspondent. The session also planned an upcoming playground entertainment and discussed next year’s work.

Twentieth Century Study Club Maverick Hotel L. K. Wells J. B. Cappleman Belle Dilgarde J. &. Gill

Daughters of the Confederacy Honor Mother McClure Founder

The group met in the afternoon with Mrs. E O Spencer and Mrs. L J Northrup presiding in Mrs Mabel M Bates absence. A sketch on Mother McClure opened the program followed by a poem read by Daisy Coltrane and a paper on David Dodd. A veteran sang as refreshments and social hour followed.

Daughters of the Confederacy E. 0. Spencer L. J. Northrup Mabel M. Bates Mother McClure Spencer Daisy Coltrane Margaret Olive Jordan Mother McLure E. G. Hall David Dodd Fanning

Self Culture club music program highlights and readings

The Self Culture club met at Miss Louise Polk's home for a national airs and march music program. performances included English Anthem, La Marseillaise, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, Dixie and Hail Columbia sung or played by several members, plus a paper on March Music.

Department of Music The Self Culture Club Louise Polk Corinne Russell Elma D. Russell Joseph Bechtel Margaret Murray Georgia Lindsay Dixie Zoe Smith Columbia Mildred Murray Bessie Stanfield Tannhauser Lenore McLennon Gussie Hillie Louise Sloan Rose Coombe Whitney

West End Missionary Committee Social at Mrs Powell’s Home

The West End missionary and parsonage committee was entertained yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6 by Mrs. L. T. Powell at her home, 821 Texas Avenue. Business was transacted and a social hour enjoyed, with Miss Agnes Weeks, Miss Katie Neighbors, and Mrs. Mary Powell assisting in receiving guests.

West End

YWCA Sunday Service With Miss Abby McElroy Speaker

The regular Young Woman's Christian Association service will be held Sunday afternoon at the association building with Miss Abby McElroy as the day’s speaker.

Young Woman’s Christian Association Association Abby McElroy

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Featured in Child Welfare Move

The Child's Welfare movement draws attention to Foley's Honey and Tar Compound praised by mothers as a valuable aid for coughs and colds. It claims to ease symptoms and prevent complications like croup bronchitis and pneumonia. Edwards King Drug Co. supports the product.

Foley Edwards King Drug Co., Suc

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