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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1911

Page

15

Royal Amusements Feature Bernard and Acrobats at the Royal

Joseph E. Bernard and company present The Newly Married Man at the Royal with Adele Hurley leading lady. Celest and company perform wire acts while Costello LeCroix deliver border sketches. Hamilton Brothers close with acrobatic comedy and painted pictures inside a lively vaudeville program.

Bernard Adele Hurley Celest and Company Costello LeCroix Jack Costello Zelda Hamilton Brothers Hamiltons

Exposition Park Policy Update

Exposition Park outlines its public policy in line with established guidance, aiming to inform visitors and stakeholders about upcoming changes and access provisions. The notice emphasizes transparency and ongoing communication with the community.

Exposition Park

Exposition Park opens new children’s playground and Mexican village

Exposition Park officials announce a free children’s playground behind the Joy Wheel with swings and seesaws. The park also debuts a Mexican village and other attractions as crews complete the Merry-Go-Round and a graded automobile road, with varied entertainments for Sunday visitors.

Exposition Park St. Louis Kansas City Orpheum Musical Comedy Company Teassy San Antonio Mabel Darrag Fort Sam Houston

Dell's Crown Theater draws crowds with first run and classics

Dell's Crown Theater continues to attract patrons who praise its clean, cool, and well maintained venue. The manager highlights a mirror screen and a mix of high quality comedies and rarely shown ancient classics to offer something different from the usual blood and thunder films.

Dell’s Crown Theater Dell's Crown Theater Dell’s Crown

New Grove is Instituted Laurel Grove No 1185

On May 7 Deputy Organizer GC O Dunham started Laurel Grove No 1185 of the Woodman circle with thirty seven charter members nine applications were read and five balloted. An opening ball is planned May 31 at Turner hall with Mrs Brown and Mrs Warran coordinating.

Guardian Sue Warrane H. Maddox B. Bothwell Lut Winters Opal Brown H. Newsom Josie Serna Inner Sentinel Sarah Dietz Outer Sentinel Agnes Sherrill May Cherry Mary L. Burnham Graham Senna McCarty Jamie Barr Walter A. Graham River Side Drive Turner Hall Brown Warran

Lady Maccabees Plan Picnic at Hot Wells Park

During the regular Alamo hive No. 22 review at the Odd Fellows hall on Crockett street Mrs. Chas Ling was named general chairman for a picnic at Hot Wells next Thursday afternoon. Eight new members were elected by initiation and more applications referred to committees. Visiting San Antonio hive No. 3 L O T M attended the session.

Lady Maccabees Alamo Hive No. 22 Alamo Hive Hive Rowland San Antonio Hive No. 3

Royal Achates Open Social Meeting At Grinnell Lodge

Grinnell lodge No. 61 Royal Achates held an open social gathering with an entertainment program and dancing. President H A Kibby announced a special dispensation allowing work until July first, aiming to recruit new members aided by funeral benefits on lodge policies.

Royal Achates Grinnell Loage No. 61 H. A. Kibby Grinnell Lodge

Odd Fellows Convention Sets Southwest Texas Association

San Antonio lodge No 11 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows completed plans for forming the Southwest Texas Odd Fellows association at Crockett street hall. The Tuesday meeting drew many visitors from out of town lodges and Monroe lodge No 424. Delegates from San Antonio included Harry Hertzberg Albert Meyer G R Blocker and Nat Davis. One new application was received and referred for investigation and degree work was scheduled for the first June meeting. Talks on the order’s welfare were given by visitors.

Odd Fellows San Antonio Independent Order of Odd Fellows Southwest Texas Odd Fellows’ Association Crockett Street Monroe Lodge No San Antonio Lodge Who Represented the Lodge On Thursday Were Harry Hertzberg Albert Meyer G. R. Blocker Nat Davis

Monroe Lodge 424 Odd Fellows House Meeting

Monroe lodge No. 424 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a large, well attended meeting Wednesday night at the I O O F hall on Crockett street. The sick committee reported a member from Kansas City ill in a local hospital.

Monroe Lodge Monroe Lodge No Odd Fellows Crockett Street Kansas City

Dell's First Show Promises Finest City Program Today

Manufacturers present a top picture program in this city. The event runs today and offers a safe outing for families and children. The Crowe venue is well lit, has good exits, and is fumigated daily.

Dell's

Newman's Theater Delights Audiences With Premiere Bill

Newman's Theater drew strong crowds last night with an exceptionally fine program. Mrs Newman sang Carissima to warm applause while the orchestra delivered refined performance. Three good reels on the stucco curtain impressed patrons as management promises more surprises and a souvenir day for ladies starting Monday.

Newman Newman's Theater

Odd Fellows Delegates Appointed for Southwest Texas Association

Typhoid fever illnesses were reported by Brother William H. Rowley of Hope lodge and Baylor hospital. Delegates chosen to represent Monroe lodge at the Southwest Texas Odd Fellows association in this city were Stephen Gould and W. L. Baker with D. Bright and W. S. Brauhart as alternates. Discussions covered many matters relative to association work.

William H. Rowley Hope Lodge Indiana Baylor Hospital Monroe Lodge Southwest Texas Odd Fellows’ Association Monroe Stephen Gould W. L. Baker D. Bright W. S. Brauhart

San Antonio Hive No 3 Maccabees Review Delayed to June 6

Rh O T M Do Not Meet Monday due to five Mondays this month. The San Antonio Hive No 3 Ladies of the Maccabees will hold the review in the afternoon of Monday June 6 with many business items and several candidates to be initiated. Visitors are invited.

San Antonio Ladies of the Maccabees of the World

Interest Grows in Alamo Lodge Membership Contest

Alamo lodge No. 34 Royal Achates hosts a membership contest drawing wide turnout and excitement. Mrs. Joe Schelb and Mrs. H. Kinsler lead contest teams aiming for the prize amid strong work. Mr. Rothman resigns as ladies degree captain. Mrs. Lumm succeeds him as vacancy fills. The group plans to prime for the Austin convention next April. New applications arrive and initiations are conferred on one candidate.

Alamo Lodge No Royal Achates Order Joe Schelb H. Kinsler

Social Meeting Planned by San Antonio Assembly 78

Social gathering arranged at Modern Woodmen hall on North Flores for San Antonio Assembly No. 78 Loyal Americans. A musical program and refreshments follow a brief business session. Four new applications received and three candidates introduced into the order.

D. A San Antonio

Elk Lodge No 75 Nominates Officers for Term

The Elk Lodge No 75 Knights of Pythias held a regular meeting Thursday night nominating officers for the forthcoming term. Final nominations and election will take place next Thursday with expected unusually large attendance. Rev Cross transfer card from Denver was read and accepted. two membership applications were referred to committees. Visiting sir knights reported ill at Terrell Wells Bergs Mill and Colorado. A committee of A Koenig A Ludwig and H Arno was appointed to visit other lodges and plan joint memorial services.

Elk Dodge Elk Lodge No. 75 Knights of Pythias Cross Denver Colo Order Terrell Wells Berg’s Mill Colorado A. Koenig A. Ludwig H. Arno

Will Organize Uniform Rank For Knights of Pythias

A meeting to preliminarily organize the uniform rank of the Knights of Pythias was held in the castle hall on Market street Wednesday night. All city lodges attended and plans were made for uniforms and a permanent organization as eligible members are mustered.

Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Market Street Order

K O T M Holds Big Review at Odd Fellows Hall

Sam Antonio Tent No. 46 Knights of the Maccabees staged a large review at the Odd Fellows hall on Crockett street drawing standing room only. Visiting sir knights attended, resolutions honored Sir Knight Colley, two new member applications were read, and an entertainment event is being planned. A Kansas City sir knight, ill but improving, was helped by the relief committee.

Sam Antonio Knights of the Maccabees Odd Fellows Crockett Street San Antonio Knight Colley Sir Knight Kansas City

B P O E Plans Flag Day Observance in San Antonio

San Antonio lodge No. 216 B P O E will observe Flag Day on June 14 with ceremonies and an after event on the club roof garden. A committee led by H P Goodman W V Fowler Joe Frost Ed Wolff and W R Hamilton Jr will finalize plans. Speeches on the flag's history will be part of the program.

San Antonio H. P. Goodman W. V. Fowler Joe Frost Ed Wolff W. R. Hamilton Jr

Red Men Have House Warming Social

The Red Men staged a grand house warming social that proved one of the most successful events of its kind. It drew a large crowd and featured lively activities that highlighted fraternal spirit and community engagement.

Old Fashioned House Warming at Natchez tribe wigwam

The No. 2 Natchez tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men hosted a Thursday night house warming at their wigwam on Soledad Street to celebrate repairs. A brief meeting preceded a music program and a Mexican rondie. A smoker followed and a committee was formed to join others at the cemetery Sunday to decorate graves of departed braves.

Soledad Street

Davy Crockett Court Social at Red Men’s Hall

Davy Crockett court No. 60 of the Tribe of Ben-Hur held a social evening on Tuesday at the Red Men’s hall on Soledad street. Officers and members conducted a brief business session then danced with music by Mrs. Cooper and refreshments. Regular meetings are the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Men's hall. All Hur visitors are invited.

Davy Crockett Court Davy Crockett Court No Tribe of Ben-Hur Red Men's Hall Soledad Street Cooper Hur

D. of P Dance a Big Success in Wigwam

Minnehaha council No. 1 of Pocahontas I O R M staged a well attended dance at the wigwam on Soledad street Friday night. Will Sherman chaired the event with Elinor Lorillard Mary Kelly and Dorothy Tack assisting on planning and reception committees. The Willett Trio provided music and the new floor proved excellent for dancing.

P. Dance Will Sherman Minnehaha Council Pocahontas Soledad Street Sherman Elinor Lorillard Mary Kelly Dorothy Tack Pearl Lorillard Fred Sherman Mattie Gentgen Emma Balcom Willett

Knights and Ladies of Security Hold Bi monthly Meet

The San Antonio lodge held its regular bi monthly meeting in Owl hall with seventy six members in attendance. Ten new members were initiated and fourteen applications were received. Drill Captain Mrs E B Mills led a skilled drill team amid applause. Refreshments and dancing followed the business portion.

D. of Security San Antonio

Sam Houston Camp 55 Woodmen Members Read 41 Applications

At the regular meeting of Sam Houston camp No. 55 Woodmen of the World forty-one applications for membership were read and referred. Six candidates were introduced into the mysteries of the order as the degree team demonstrated. An annual joint picnic was planned for June 6 at Sutherland Springs with invites to nearby camps. Eleven monuments in City Cemetery No. 4 will be unveiled Sunday at 6 pm with Rabbi Marks as orator.

Sam Houston Camp No. 55 Forest Hall Commerce Street Sutherland Springs City Cemetery No. 4 Sam Houston Camp Rabbi Marks

Friendship Temple Nominates Officers for Next Term

At a well attended meeting of Friendship temple No. 2 Pythian Sisters at Castle Hall on Market Street officers for the ensuing term were nominated. Final nominations and election will occur at the temple's monthly social meeting next Saturday night with a social to follow. Visitors included Mrs. Elinor Smith Charl ton temple No. 1 chief and Mrs. Gussie Randall among others. Applications for Elk lodge membership and a lady applicant were read and referred. Messages from the grand chief and sympathy for the passing of Mrs. Grace Sandefer were read by Mrs. Minnie Converse.

Friendship Temple Friendship Temple No Castle Hall Market Street Temple Elinor Smith Charlton Temple No Gussie Randall Hattle Riehe L. R. Frame Minnie Liesse Charlton Temple The Elk Lodge Grace Sandefer Order Myinie Converse

Royal Neighbors Delegate Reports At Sunflower Camp Meeting

Mrs. Margaret Leary, supreme representative, attended Sunflower Camp No. 4545’s Wednesday meeting in Denver and reported on the supreme convention. A new applicant was received and one candidate, Mrs. Pool, received initiatory honors. The entertainment committee, chaired by Mrs. Mattie Kaupert, reported on last month’s social dance, and the sanitarium committee also provided an update. A social hour and refreshments followed the business session.

Margaret Leary Order Denver Colo Sunflower Camp M. W. A. Hall North Flores Street Leary Pool Mattie Kaupert Sanitarium

Rebekah Lodge Debuts New Banner Drill in San Antonio

At the Alamo Rebekah lodge regular meeting Friday night the new banner drill of the Rebekah degree was presented during initiatory work by the degree team. Two applicants were elected for membership by initiation and several new applications were received and referred. Mrs. Kate Ma-

Rebekah Alamo Rebekah Lodge San Antonio Kate Ma

West Texas Military Academy Graduation Exercises Feature Drill

Graduation exercises at West Texas Military Academy will be held at Beethoven hall due to moisture in the new Alamo Heights building. A crack squad cadet drill will be led by Major Joe Sheldon amid awards of commissions and scholarships from UT Austin Tulane and others. Captain Driscol Rooke is valedictorian. Bishop J S Johnston will present diplomas. five honor graduates receive scholarships from several universities.

West Texas Military Academy Beethoven Hall Alamo Heights Joé Sheldon Driscol Rooke J. S. Johnston Angus McD. Crawford University of Texas University of the South University of Virginia Washington and Lee Universities Tulane University Tulane Pettibone Joe Sheldon West Texas

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup A longtime remedy note

Rest and health to mother and child. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for teething children with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhea. It is absolutely harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Twenty five cents a bottle.

Rebel Chief and Madero Plan Draw San Antonio Visit

General Pedro Antonio de los Santos said he and 300 to 400 volunteers planned to attack Matamoros but were deterred by American guards. Rumors of a retaliation caused fear in Matamoros, with women and Chinese residents anxious. A peace envoy from Juarez, Jesus de los Santos Mendiola, arrived to assure cessation of hostilities.

Brownsville Tex Pedro Antonio de Los Santos San Luis Potosi Tnsurrectos Nesbitt San Antonio Madero Juarez General de Los Santos Matamoros General Santos Senor Jesus de Los Santos Mendiola

Reinstated Sons and D Bright Introduced at Lodge

The lodge formally reinstates son and D. Bright and introduces two candidates, Mr and Mrs Jordan. A Sock Social is planned for Monday night June 5 at the Odd Fellows hall with an inviting program for all I O O F members and friends.

Son D. Bright Lodge Jordan Sock Odd Fellows’ Hall

Knights and Ladies of Honor Lodge Holds Big Semi Monthly Meet

John Bosshardt Lodge No. 2223 convened at the M W A hall on Friday night with large attendance. Visiting Knights and Ladies from San Antonio lodges attended as ten new applications for initiation were received and initiatory honors conferred on two candidates.

John Bosshardt Dodge John Bosshardt Lodge No Knights and Ladies of Honor M. W. A. Hall Order of San Antonio

Protector George Jenke Celebrates Lodge Birthday

Protector George Jenke of Concordia Lodge No. 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor announced plans to celebrate his birthday at the next regular lodge meeting. The Wednesday night gathering at Red Men’s hall on Soledad Street drew strong attendance with representation from San Antonio lodges. A membership application was read and referred to an investigating committee. The lodge will appoint a deputy to aid in recruiting new members, and the group decided to keep the current meeting place.

Protector George Jenke Concordia Lodge No Knights and Ladies of Honor Red Men’s Hall Soledad Street Concordia Lodge Order of San Antonio

Do You Have the Right Kind of Help Foley Kidney Pills

Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as providing the right kind of help to neutralize poisons that cause back ache nervousness and other kidney and bladder ailments.

Foley

Is This Man Gifted With Strange Power

A reader asks about extraordinary abilities and how such gifts might influence business marriage occupation and success. The note seeks guidance on personal powers and how to harness them.

Free Test Readings By Paris Clairvoyant In Light Gazette

Readers are invited to send full name and birth date to Clay Burton Vance in Paris for a free life delineation. The offer promises an astrology based reading and includes optional postage fee details and response instructions.

Clay Burton Vance Mr. Vance Vance Lafayette Redditt Fred Dalton

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