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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1912

Page

6

Balkan Princess heads grand New York tour at Herald Square

Miss Gifford stars as The Balkan Princess in a long awaited title role on tour. The production blends a musical comedy with a Prisoner of Zenda style plot and features Harry Llewelyn Wallace Beery and many Metropolitan favorites. A lavish, colorful show with lively costuming, songs and a strong vaudeville bill rounds out the program.

Julia Giffor Music Hall Herald Square Theater Casino New York Gifford Zenda Harry Llewelyn Henri Wallace Beery Henry W. Savage William Meyer Lyons N. E Grand Opera House Jack McGreevy Texas Paulham Arthur Lavine and Company Louise Clara Campbell Comediennes Lester Brothers la Feydia Art Visions Little Playhouse

At the Plaza. A concisely witty thought on seasons and luck

A remark at the Plaza notes that a single favorable sign does not prove a season of success. The aphorism contrasts with broader views of timing and potential outcomes, hinting at patience and continued effort.

Rail officials Woodfin and Neely visit San Antonio offices

J. E. Woodfin of the Denver and Rio Grande and R. P. Neely, commercial agent of the Fort Worth and Denver City, are in San Antonio today calling at the local railroad offices.

J. E. Woodfin Denver and Rio Grande R. P. Neely Fort Worth Denver City San Antonio

Constantinopleprepares bold electric city upgrades

The horse car system spanning thirty miles of track will be electrified. The city will gain telephones and electric lights as part of the modernization.

Constantinople

Social Calendar Shows Local Engagements and Meetings

Mr and Mrs Henry Phelps host dinner for Miss Jean Aubrey. Marriage of Frank Onion Jr and Miss Florence Agnes at high noon at the bride's sister Mrs A W Green 927 San Pedro. Harvest Jubilee Woman's Department meets at fair grounds 3 to 5 pm. Philanthropic Department Woman's Club at 2:30 pm club house open at 3:30. Government Hill Literary Club at Mrs A T Reagan 622 Mason St 4 pm. Mrs J O Hedges hosts Hiawatha Club 3 to 6 pm. E L Whitsett and Nora Camp wed at 8:30 pm at the Camp home.

Henry Phelps Jean Aubrey Frank Onion Jr Florence Agnesearce A. W. Green San Pedro Avenue Government Hill A. T. Reagan Mason Street E.L. Whitsett Nora Camp J. L. Camp

Society notes include lunches, visits and a musical tea

Mrs W D Syers hosted a six course luncheon for Mrs A H Davidson of Fort Riley with Regina corona in the décor. Guests included Walter Napier Ferdinand Herff W B Russ J W Rowe William Mitchell Wolf B F Stout and the Chandler and Lamb parties. Professor Asbury of the Agricultural and Mechanical College spoke to local writers on patriotic drama and a Martha Fowlkes studio tea followed. Christ Church Ladies’ Parish Aid plans an October 2 tea at Mrs A P Calhoun’s home with a 19th century costume receiving line and a program of old fashioned songs by city artists.

W. D. Syers A. H. Davidson Fort Riley Walter Napier Regina Corona Asbury The Agricultural and Mechanical College Authors' Annex Dramatic Club Texas Martha Fowlkes Christ Episcopal Church A. P. Calhoun Main Avenue

Dramatic Club Plans November Oratory Event

The Dramatic club held an important meeting at the clubhouse with Beck presiding. They arranged to present Henry Southwick, president of the Boston School of Oratory, early in November. Members present included Mrs. Daisy Marquis Briggs, Mrs. Maude Reeder Lyons, Miss Martha Fowlkes, Miss Lillian Furtner, and Miss Nina Greathouser.

Dramatic Club Lewis Krams. Beck Henry Southwick Boston School of Oratory Daisy Marquis Briggs Maude Reeder Lyons Martha Fowlkes Lillian’ Furtner Nina Greathousa

Social notices and gatherings at San Antonio area

Social calendar items include Miss Mildred Morris hosting a five hundred party on Madison Street, Mrs. J. W. Vann traveling to Sanderson with Captain Vann, and the San Antonio study group opening meeting at Mrs. J Ira Kercheville's home. Several guests are listed with regionally prominent families and venues.

Mildred Morris Madison Street San Antonio The Southern Association of College Women J. Ira Kercheville Duffield Street

Debutantes Honor Guests at Mayer Dance in Dallas

Mrs Amy Mayer will host an informal Friday evening dance at her home on King William street in Dallas. The season's debutantes will be honor guests for the winter as they return from recent travels in California New York and the east. Mrs Jesse Oppenheimer Mrs Dan Oppenheimer and Mrs Alex Halff have also recently returned from summer stays. The Ladies Aid of the German Evangelical Friedens church will meet at Mrs W H Balzen 715 Wyoming street tomorrow at 3 oclock with Mrs Arthur L Tuttle returning from the east.

Amy Mayer King, William Street Jesse’ Oppenheimer New York Dan Oppenheimer Alex Halff East Ladies’ Aid Society The German Evangelical Friedens Church W. H. Balzen Wyoming Street

Debut Announced for Miss Mildred Morris Not This Winter

Miss Mildred Morris has decided not to make her debut this winter, marking a change in the social calendar.

Anne Bryan Parke Miss Parke Austin Ruth Lipscomb Europe San Antonio Miss Lipscomb Mildred Morris

Benefit tea by First Presbyterian Young Ladies’ Aid

The Young Ladies' Aid society will host a benefit tea tomorrow afternoon at 1112 McCullough avenue, the home of Miss Claudia Rachel. A musical program includes vocal solos by Mrs. Arthur Claude Hamilton, Miss Zaleme Herff, Miss Nellie Borden, Prof. Oscar Fox, and Allen Herfiman, with readings by Miss Dawn Loving.

Young Ladies’ Aid Society First Presbyterian Church Claudia Rachel McCullough Avenue Arthur Claude Hamilton Zaleme Herff Nellie Borden Oscar Fox Allen Herfiman Dawn Loving

Equal Franchise Society Luncheon Series Opens with Jane Gordon

The Equal Franchise society plans luncheons through the season with talks by visiting or local speakers. The opening talks Tuesday October 29 at the St. Anthony feature Miss Jane Gordon of New Orleans, a noted southern suffrage speaker. Members may reserve plates by calling 476.

Equal Franchise Society St. Anthony Jane Gordon New Orleans

Women named to Jubilee booth and badge committees

At yesterday's Equal Franchise Society meeting at the St. Anthony hotel Mesdames Smithie Graves J T Woodhull Miss Elizabeth Houston and Marion B Fenwick were appointed to decorate the Jubilee booth. Mesdames Charles Florian D E Potter and T T Vander Hoeven were appointed to the badge committee.

Equal Franchise Society St. Anthony Hotel Mesdames Smithie Graves J. T. Woodhull Elizabeth Houston Marion B. Fenwick Mesdames Charles Florian D. E. Potter T. T. Vander Hoeven

Mrs H G Austin and Miss Dorothy Austin at Nueces

Mrs H G Austin and Miss Dorothy Austin are at home at the Nueces, with the two women as residents or visitors in a local setting highlighted in the notice.

H. G. Austin Dorothy Austin the Nueces

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cure

An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for grippe and severe colds. It claims two hourly doses up to three doses will end symptoms from head to limbs, relieve headache and congestion, with no quinine and pleasant taste.

R. V. Pierce The Javelids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of Buffalo, N. Y Pape Grippe

St Josephs Alumni Celebrate Mother Eugenias Silver Jubilee

St Josephs Alumni met in St Cecilas auditorium on Tuesday afternoon to honor Mother M Eugenias silver jubilee. They presented a silver tray dated 1887 1912. Mrs F Ritchey spoke and a program followed with welcome song piano solo vocal solo and accompanist segments.

St. Joseph's Alumni Association St. Cecilia's Auditorium M. Eugenia Eugenia F. Ritchey B. Meyer F. Sievers T. Courand C. Nauwald

Henyon Named Chairman in San Antonio County GOP

Both major parties in Bexar county push campaigns in San Antonio. I B Henyon chosen to fill the vacancy created by Julius M Oppenheimer resignation as county executive committee chairman amid Oppenheimer's state legislature candidacy. Progressives also organize, with a 4 30 pm meeting to report on their campaign actions.

Bexar County San Antonio Julius M. Oppenheimer I. B. Henyon Oppenheimer Carl Runge A. M. Gray A. J. May Terrell Bull Moosers

Fredericksburg Railroad Affairs Quiet After Balance of Leadup

Temple D. Smith, aboard the Menger Hotel, says there is nothing new to report on the Fredericksburg to San Antonio railroad project. He expects activity after the election. Smith will hunt in New Mexico for two weeks and plans to return home soon. He is in San Antonio for eye treatment before leaving for Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Temple D. Smith Menger New York City San Antonio

Merchant Arraigned on Unwholesome Peach Charges

George Sgitcovich a commission merchant was arraigned in corporation court on an affidavit by Inspector Theodore Anderson charging the unlawful sale of fourteen crates of peaches alleged to be unwholesome. Prosecution postponed. Morris Smith and Charles Jacobs also face the same charges. The sale date is October 12, with fruit reportedly kept in cold storage before sale. The article then shifts to a unrelated quotation from Duc de Raguse about serving France and the emperor.

George Sgitcovich Buckley Corporation Court Today Theodore Anderson Morris Smith Charles Jacobs

Danderine promised to grow beautiful hair fast

Advertisers claim Knowlton’s Danderine makes hair heavy, soft, and glossy within minutes and stops dandruff. A 25 cent bottle is advertised as a sure grower and dander cure with visible new hair in about two weeks.

Knowlton

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