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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1905
Page
11
A verse fragment reflects on striving without guaranteed success. It centers on enduring effort, inner worth, and the hopeful idea that moral or spiritual light remains regardless of outward results. The speaker, attributed to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, contemplates perseverance through doubt.
Joseph Hahn, Mr and Mrs Henry Sellinger, Mr and Mrs A Bowlstein, Mrs George Federolf, Mrs Coffey and Mr and Mrs Nathan Sellinger form a donor group urging swift entry of students into the public school system. The fragment expresses a push for rapid integration into local education.
Miss Anna Wahrmund and Miss Clara Wahrmund hosted a Monday afternoon card party. Prizes four in number were awarded to Miss Ella Rummel, Mrs. Tom Leighton, Miss Clara Stieren, and Miss Lucy Mueller in that order. Guests included Mesdames Otto Koehler F Eiter Thomas Leighton Ware Jack Meusebach J J Jockusch Galveston Ed Leighton and many others.
Monday afternoon Mrs. Aaron Frank hosted the Euchre club. Prizes went to Mrs. A. A. Wolff first, Mrs. Louis Lindheim second, and Mrs. Jake Strauss guest prize. Along with members, guests included Mrs. Jake Strauss of St. Louis and Misses Nita Wolff Sophie Koenigheim Haas Guggenheim Longini and Piccard.
The Phoenix club met Saturday afternoon November 25 with Mrs J D Seamands. Members brought one guest each for a social program and a bright King Lear act III scenes V VI VII directed by Mrs Bascom Bell followed by current events discussion. Seamands spoke of Federation Week in Austin and club convention highlights. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Miss Nettie Sellinger hosts a Sunday birthday gathering at her home with many friends and relatives. The event features games, music, and dancing among numerous attendees, followed by a talk on rational education for home makers and related reflections on women's roles and training.
A well attended meeting of the combined lodges of the Ancient Order of United Workmen was held last Wednesday night at Elks' hall and ten new members were admitted.
Applicants were admitted as members and several speeches were given. State Organizer Allen gave the principal ora tor address on the good of the order. The next meeting is Wednesday December 6 with ten new members to be initiated.
The Self Culture club presented a varied program with a state convention report by Mrs. Albert Burke. Mrs. Lu Kincheloe analyzed Paradise Regained and Miss Pauline Dietrich reviewed Wagner's Simple Life. Hon. Carlos Bee spoke on The Siege of the Alamo and other historical sieges.
The Shakespeare class of the Woman's club met in regular session on Monday afternoon. Plans of study were discussed though reading of Othello had not yet begun, with the study starting next Monday directed by Miss Nannie Dawson.
Monday evening at 7 o'clock the marriage of Mr. L. L. Shropshire and Mrs. Agnes James was quietly solemnized at the home of the bride's sister Mrs. John Sehorn. Rev W R Richardson of St Mark's Episcopal Church officiated. After a two weeks' visit to St Louis and Chicago the couple will be at home at 407 Martin Street.
The Saturday Evening Card club at Fort Sam Houston was entertained by Mrs. Rosenbaum in the hen room. Prizes went to Mrs. Felts Mrs. McCook General Lee and Major Niles with many officers and their spouses in attendance including Gen Jessy M Lee and numerous Captains Majors and Misses.
The Peacock Hop club held a Thursday evening dance at Miss Moores Academy with chaperones Mrs. Wesley Peacock and Mr. and Mrs. H Sinclair Affleck. Attendees included Imogene and Annie Davis, Emma Schweppe, Birdie Marks, Lillie and Ella Goldman, Stella George, Mary Conley, Ruby George, Julia Hart, and many others.
An informal reception and dance in San Antonio Wednesday drew many guests including Misses Clara and Edith Wynne Grace Irvin Haus er of Monterey Annie Gilmer Effie Lassner and others. The bride elect received first prize and a second prize was awarded to Mrs. Thomas Leighton with linen pieces. Pink and white decor featured a net cloth and feather chrysanthemums as a heart centerpiece. Guests read humorous verses while a dainty shower of linen pieces fell as the bride elect sat down.
The Junior Cotillion Club held an informal dancing party at Miss Moore's academy on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Camilla Johnson Olive Chanman Marjorie Armstrong Ruth Willet Natalie Gould Mattie Mae Lowe Louise Barclay Ila Carr Jessie Pryor Mona Chanman Marguerite Wilson Marjorie Seilevy Genevieve Scott Nanna Davenport and Natalie Gould.
A roster of individuals including Hattie Richardson Wilma Mateer Aileen Benton Tulita Chittim Zanna Dempsy Winnifred Rollins Margue rite Guinn and others such as Reagan Houston Joe Nelson Nat Wolff Ned Houston Goodwin Carter Glenn Kokernot John Orynski John Will Buckman Bob Terry Harry Harrison Walter McAllister Harold Morris John James Walker Lipscomb Joe Parks George Newell Littleton Richardson Rudolph Hertwig Lawrence Trueheart Sam Hunt Ogden Wilson Elliott Shiner Frank Julian Edmund Young John Willett Eugene Walthall Wilson Walthall Will Van Vleck Martin Hart Townsend Woodhull Latrobe Onderdonk Edward Gilbert Garly Bogel Gus Bogel Jesse Newton and Gray Houston
The Government Hill Literary club held a Thursday session at 414 Carson street led by Mrs. Eyman. Miss Bryant sang several selections and offerings were sent to the Protestant Orphans Home. Next week, Mrs. Stafford hosts with a Robert Burns program led by Mrs. W. B. Carriere.
The F F club members enjoyed Mrs. F. Etter hospitality Tuesday afternoon in a charming linen shower. The event served as an ante nuptial compliment to Miss Clara Wahrmund whose marriage to Charter F. Sommer occurs Tuesday December 5. A euchre game complemented the event with Miss Wahrmund as the lucky player.
The Married Ladies Whist club enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon session hosted by Mrs. A. Cohen. First prize went to Mrs. Max Oppenheimer, second to Mrs. F. L. Simon, and guest prize to Mrs. Aaron Frank. Guests included Mesdames Aaron Frank, Jake Strauss of St. Louis, and Abe Wallack.
Mrs M L Maus entertained Tuesday afternoon with ecards in honor of Mrs Halstead. The gathering featured polite conversation and light refreshments as attendees offered best wishes.
Mrs Halstead hosted guests including Mesdames Wallace Finley Mosely Arrowsmith Hay Badger Rosenbaum Preston Purcell Fleischauer Blasland Compton Supplee Strayer Cresson Perkins Peck Nolan Roberts McCook Whitworth and Misses Flo Eagar Mae Cresson Constance Clark Sue Rich Burbank and Bertha Rowalle. Mrs Compton won the top prize for highest score while Mrs Cresson took the consolation.
A refined ceremony at St Mark's Episcopal Church joined Charles R Gerlach and Katherine L Gage in marriage with Rev Remington officiating. The couple will reside at 646 Ruiz Street after December 10 following a reception at Beethoven hall.
On Wednesday evening November 22 friends gathered at Beethoven hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. Hensel on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A surprise procession to their Cherry street home preceded the event as Lohengrin’s march, a palm adorned hall, and a silver gift table framed the celebration. Fritz Hensel returned from Bryan to join the couple for the feast, silver gifts and toasts followed by dancing and late alight hour fare.
The 8S. S. club has issued invitations for a dance at Turner Hall on Saturday evening December 9.
The Ladies' Aid society of Prospect Hill Baptist Church will host a social at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Lodovic 2115 West Commerce Street on Tuesday afternoon December 5.
Mr and Mrs L Goodman announce the engagement of their daughter Elsa to Mr John L Goldfrank of New York. Mr and Mrs Alfred Kerr of Jacksonville Tex are guests of Mrs Kerrs parents Mr and Mrs James Gillespie. Miss Grace Nash and Miss Lacey Whitney return to the University Monday after a brief visit with Miss Nashs parents Mr and Mrs George C Vaughan will be assisted in receiving at their reception and dance given on Thursday evening at the Menger hotel.
Out of town guests attend the McComb-Richardson wedding as local families host debutantes. A stream of visitors from Austin, Nashville, New York and beyond are noted among society circles with theater outings, club meetings, and upcoming entertainments in San Antonio.
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