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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1911

Page

14

Fifth District Federation Meet Held In San Marcos

San Antonio women attended the opening social of the fifth district federation session in San Marcos, with a high attendance from local clubs. A receptions suite hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Jones featured floral decor while delegates and members from Corpus Christi Austin Victoria San Marcos and other areas joined in the two day gathering.

Fifth District The Texas Federation San Marcos T. C.jones Jones P. T. Talbot G. R. Scott Corpus Christi Percy J. Pennybacker Austin State Federation of Women's Clubs Kathleen Jones A. R. Petticolas Victoria L. H. B. Matthews G. M. Sims S. W. Stanfield Howard Barbee Theresa King Josephine Brevard Nellie Bell Story Ruth Johnson Alice Paper Misses Halm Marns Johnnie Smith Katie Winston San Antonio Club Eli Hertzberg M. J. Bliem

Graduation events headline San Antonio week

Graduations and commencement exercises dominated the week across San Antonio's schools and colleges. Ceremonies honor students, with special entertainments planned for graduates who earned honors as celebrations extend into the next month.

San Antonio

Heimannds Set for Europe Trip This Month

Mr and Mrs Silva Heimann depart Tuesday for New York to sail on the 25th for Europe for a three month abroad trip.

Local Visitors Schedule City Calls

J R Winlack of Laredo is in the city to visit family. Mr and Mrs W N Holland of Poplar Bluff Missouri plan to arrive today to visit Mr and Mrs J R Winlack. Mr and Mrs Alfred Mallory of Memphis Tennessee are guests of their mother Mrs Lucy B Seamands at 713 Morales Avenue.

J. R. Winlack Laredo W. N. Holland Poplar Bluff J. R. Wintlack Alfred Mallory Memphis Tenn Lucy B. Seamands Morales Avenue

Local Resident Tomorrow Leaves for Germany Visit

E. Thuet of 1123 South Presa street departs for Germany to visit relatives and expects to stay about a year. He plans to see places of interest. Highland Park residents Mrs. Harry Hyman Mrs. R. L. Dalton Mrs. A. L. Matlock and Mrs. Edward Kirkland will observe Friday as their day at home.

E. Thuet South Presa Street Germany Mr. Thuet Harry Hyman R. L. Dalton A. L. Matlock Edward Kirkland Highland Park

Lakeside Institute Hosts Sixth Annual Reception

The Lakeside Classical Institute presents its sixth annual reception on Thursday evening. A garden party at the Stapler home, 5 to 7 pm, honors Mulholland seniors with wildflower decorations, an original guessing contest, prizes, an orchestra, and served ice and salad. Honorees include Misses Lydia Moore Genevieve Jones Rowena Nye Ruth.

Lakeside Classical Institute Nellie Stapler Mulholland Stapler Lydia Moore Genevieve Jones Rowena Nye Ruth

Card party honors Miss Josephine Woodhull at Mulholland school

Miss Margaret Shook hosts a card party on the afternoon of the 18th to honor Miss Josephine Woodhull. Later Mrs. Ferdinand P. Herff Jr entertains at a luncheon on May 22 in honor of Miss Woodhull, the salutatorian of Mulholland school’s class.

Margaret Shook Josephine Woodhull Ferdinand P. Herff Jr Mulholland School

Mrs. Steinfeldt Returns From Cuero Visit

Mrs. J. M. Steinfeldt arrived home yesterday after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Koeler in Cuero.

J. M. Steinfeldt Cuero

Graduating recital by Kring and Storm at Incarnate Word

Miss Josephine Kring and Miss Emma Storm will give a graduating recital Sunday afternoon May 21 at 4 o clock at the Academy of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. They will be seen in their dramatic act again. On Saturday May 27 at the Royal theater they present Mr. Bobo under the personal direction of Miss Faye Nickerson.

Josephine Kring Emma Storm Academy of the Incarnate Word San Antonio High School Royal Theater Bobo Faye Nickerson

Teachers Club Hosts May 16 at Mrs Jackson Home

Mrs C H Jackson will entertain the Roberts Beacon Hill School Mothers' club teachers and officers on the evening of May 16 at her home on Wecotimwp avenue and Blanco boulevard. Mrs J W Frazier and Mrs Hopkins will assist Mrs Jackson.

C. H. Jackson Roberts

St Mary's School Schedule of May Exhibitions and Dances

The schedule lists events at St Marys including a Burns dance for Marie Burns on Friday May 56 a gymnasium exhibition May 11 at 8 15 p m a juniors dance May 20 at 8 30 p m a graduation sermon May 21 at 11 a m and various class days exhibitions and dances through May 25 at Turner Hall. dates reflect May events for students and undergraduates.

St. Mary’s W. C. Burns Marie Burns St. Mary’s Gymnasium St. Mary's Hall St. Mary's Gymnasium St. Mary’s Church M. G. Johnston St. Mary’s Hall

Mulholland Valedictorian Honored at Country Club Dance

Miss Rowena Nye, Mulholland valedictorian for five years, will be the honoree at a Country Club dance on the 13th at 8 p m hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T J Nye. Assisting in entertaining are J Tom Williams T A Coleman William Aubrey Charles H Florian R H Ward Lafayette Ward H O Skinner Frank H Badger W W Lipscomb T J Newton T W Campbell Dr J W Kenney Mrs J N Keeran and Mrs George Ranney.

Rowena Nye Mulholland T. J. Nye Messrs J. Tom Williams T. A. Coleman William Aubrey Charles H. Florian R. H. Ward Lafayette Ward H. O. Skinner Frank H. Badger W. W. Lipscomb T. J. Newton T. W. Campbell J. W. Kenney J. N. Keeran George Ranney

Luncheon Honors West Texas Military Academy Graduates

A Mulholland Alumnae luncheon at the Menger Hotel featured a hollow square table with yellow flowers and iridescent lights. Notes included a welcome by Miss Muir, responses by Mrs. J Tom Williams and Miss Josephine Woodhull, a guessing contest, and decorated keepsakes. The West Texas Military Academy graduating class names listed along with May 21 to May 30 commencement events and related entertainments.

Sketch of Mrs Jay Gould by Nell Brinkley in 1920s

The portrait profiles Mrs Anne Graham Gould granddaughter of Hawaii royalty with royal lineage and a Hawaii planter father. She is 22 and a social favorite in Seabright. Jay Gould, 22, world amateur tennis champion and polo figure, inherits 2 million from his grandfather and is heir to Gould holdings. The note also lists society names like Lyn Davis and Stuyvesant Beveridge.

Mrs. Gould Anne Douglas Graham Lydia Kamekeha Liliuokalina Hawaii Douglas Graham Graham-Gould Actor Fund Fair Miss Graham Lady Decies Vivien Gould Jay Gould Booth Gould Seabright N. J

Bonn Avon Seniors Stage Wuggles In Local Play

Announcement of marriage of Paul Hausman and Mrs. Martin. Bonn Avon senior class presents the amateur play Wuggles with Miss Gertrude Smith as playwright and Miss Juanita Watson as English lord. Cast includes Myrtle Bryant and Nelda Imhoff in lead roles with praise for staging by Miss Frances Strang.

Paul Hausman Bonn Avon School Gertrude Smith

Japanese garden party hosted by Bonn Avon juniors

One of the prettiest school affairs will be the Japanese garden party to be given Friday evening at 8 o'clock on the school grounds by the juniors of Bonn Avon school in honor of the graduates. The hostesses include Misses Madelyn Davis Virginia Ber eaud Rowena Radford Minnie Mc Reynolds Minnie Moore Wilhelmina Schmidt Louise Young Pauletta Marks Nelda Imhoff Una Young and Bernice Robinson.

Bonn Avon School Madelyn Davis Virginia Bereaud Rowena Radford Minnie McReynolds Minnie Moore Wilhelmina Schmidt Louise Young Pauletta Marks Nelda Imhoff Una Young Bernice Robinson

Mrs Adolph Herff Hosts Wuggies Cast at Gunter Dinner

Mrs Adolph Herff will entertain the Bonn Avon senior play cast at dinner Saturday evening at the Gunter hotel. Covers are laid for Misses Juanite Watson Myrtle Briant Rebecca Haile Ann Berm an Nelda Imhoff Madelyn Davis Gertrude Arnold Lola Hugo Hall Strang Dexter Jaster and the hostess. A prominent event of the week is a large reception by the San Antonio de Bexar chapter of the D A R at the home of Mrs J J Stevens Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock.

Juanita Watson Miss Bryant Ann Berman Rebecca Haile Madelyn Davis Lola Hugo Gertrude Arnold New York Adolph Herff Boerne Texas Frances Strang Wuggles Myrtle Bryant Hannah Nelda Imhoff Edward Bloomsbury Ann Ann German Belinda Lawson Mado Gunter Hotel Juanite Watson Myrtle Briant Hall M. G. Hall Strang Dexter Jaster San Antonio de Bexar J. J. Stevens

Alumni Banquet and Social Events Highlight Bonn Avon

The Bonn Avon Alumni association hosts the annual May 19 banquet at St. Anthony hotel at 8 o clock in honor of the graduating class. Committees include Misses Merci Lott Milby Giles and Annie Kerr. Mrs George Ranney hosts an informal evening at the Country club for Jean Aubrey and Josephine Woodhull with cards and dancing. Mrs L G Denman will entertain for Miss Josephine Woodhull later in the week. Phi Delta Chi fraternity plans a dance Friday honoring high school graduates. Mrs Arthur Tuttle hosts a garden party with Mexican supper Friday afternoon for Misses Jean Aubrey and Dorothy Cherry. Lamar School Mothers Club elected officers: Mrs C W Ling president, Mrs F B Jones first vice president, Mrs Muench second vice president, Mrs Deininger third vice president, Mrs Webber secretary, Mrs Bodenburg treasurer. I D C Card club met at Miss Agnes Wohlfarth home with decorated card rooms. Olga Krisch won first, Erna Donop second, Esther Newton consolation. A luncheon followed for Leslie Weimer Edna Mauer Ruth Newton Josie Icke Alga Krisch Nellie Casey Esther Newton Florence Icke Alma Krisch Erna Donop and the Wohlfarth sisters. The card club will meet next with Miss Leslie Weimer at 403 Avenue C.

Bonn Avon Alumni Association St. Anthony Hotel Merci Lott Milby Giles Annie Kerr Arthur Tuttle Jean Aubrey Dorothy Cherry Mothers’ Club of Lamar School C W. Ling F. B. Jones Muench Deininger Webber Bodenburg Agnes Lillian Wohlfarth Josie Icke Alga Krisch Nellie Casey Esther Newton Florence Icke Alma Krisch Erna Donop Wohlfarth Leslie Weimer 403 Avenue C

Mrs Margaret Knight Returns Home From San Francisco Visit

Mrs. Margaret Knight has returned to her South Eda street home after an eight month visit with her son in San Francisco.

Margaret Knight San Francisco South Eda Street

Surprise farewell party for Roscoe Stewart at Heckerson home

The Heckersons hosted a farewell surprise for Roscoe Stewart at 3202 West Commerce Street as he heads to Lexington. Guests included Alfie Tarburton, Flory Tarburton, Mable Heimrichouse, and others. the evening featured progressive forty-two, refreshments, and a musical program for a safe journey home.

O. C. Heckerson West Commerce Street Roscoe Stewart Lexington Mr. Stuart Alfie Flory Tarburton Mable Heimrichouse Adelaide Saunders Inez Oliver Bessie Burke Emmy Wagner Messrs Jean Sloan Hector Mabrito Robert Tarburton Hugo Edward Louis Wagner Mrs. Hickerson

Miss Rauber Entertains On Birthday at Victoria Street

Miss Lillie Rauber hosted an afternoon birthday party at 614 Victoria street with pink and white decor and a rose centerpiece. Guests included Misses Bonnet Addicks Marinelli Vanderstay Seidemann Kohr Quinn Livingston Rauber and others who enjoyed croquet and games followed by an ice course.

Miss Rauber Lillie Rauber Victoria Street Della Carrie Bonnet Edith Josie Addicks Della Marinelli Lottie Olga Vanderstag Eda Pauline Seidemann Hattie Kohr Annie Clarence Quinn Hazel Westelle Livingston C. Livingston A. Rauber Gary Hartsfield Gabriel Lignan Hugo Rauber

Fifth District Federation of Women Clubs Session Highlights

Miss Lida Dougherty urged higher teacher salaries as key to social centers in rural Texas schools during the Fifth District convention. Reports from numerous clubs across San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, and more showcased literature, art, and civic work. Mrs. G R Scott criticized fashion as a social constraint, calling for reforms to ease living costs and aid the poor.

Federation of Women’s Clubs Lida Dougherty San Antonio Woman's Club M. J. Bliem City Federation J.S. Peter W. H. Chambers Eli Hertzberg Eleanor Brackenridge Mothers’ Club Rufus Lewis Southern Association of College Women Bowie School James Hopper Austin Grammar School Mothers’ Club Gussie Scott Chaney American History Club Austin Study Alpine Shakespeare Club Ballinger Learners’ Club Brownsville Rosetti Club Beeville Woman’s Club Brady Woman's Monday Club Corpus Christi Lara Tama Altrurian Club Cosmos Club Hawthorne Maids Cuero del Rio Alpha Club Eagle Pass Club of Clefs Georgetown Review Club Art Natural History Club Four O’clock Goliad Woman’s Literary Club Gonzales Pierian Club Lampasas Twentieth Century Club Irving Club Lockhart Manor Normana San Marcos Sorosis Baptist Academy Shakespeare Club Seguin Stockdale Sesame Club Taylor Civic Improvement Club el Progreso Club Uvalde Bronte Club Victoria Literary Club Yoakum San Marcos Academy A. B. Peticolas Academy Orchestra J. M. Carroll Shakespeare Glee Club Professor Heister J. Wright Paris H. Guest-Collins G. R. Scott Sterling Fisher Percy J. Pennypacker Girls’ Shakespeare Club The Baptist Academy

Government Hill Literary Club Meets Wednesday

The Government Hill Literary club gathers Wednesday at 4 o clock with Mrs Alling of North Pine street. Mrs P C Woods will be leader.

Government Hill Alling North Pine Street P. C. Woods

Postponed Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting

The postponed meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy will be held Tuesday at 4 o clock p m in the club rooms.

the Daughters of the Confederacy

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Social Session Slated

Miriam Rebekah lodge No. 24 I O O F will hold a social session tomorrow night at Odd Fellows hall. All members are cordially invited to attend.

Miriam Rebekah Lodge No Odd Fellows’ Hall Order

Twentieth Century Study Club Meets Wednesday Evening

The Twentieth Century Study club convenes Wednesday at 3 p m with Mrs. H Spler of 507 West Magnolia avenue asking full attendance for important business discussion.

Twentieth Century Study Club H. Spler West Magnolia Avenue

Self-Culture Club Meeting With Mrs Chambers

The Self-Culture club meets Monday at 3 o clock with Mrs W H Chambers of 1025 West Mistletoe. Installation of officers will be held followed by a social session.

W. H. Chambers West Mistletoe

Fannin School Mothers Club Set for Final Meeting

The Fannin School Mothers' club will hold their last meeting of the season Friday at 3:30 p m.

Fannin School Mothers’ Club

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