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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1905
Page
7
The verse paints autumn’s end with wild asters, a cricket, crimson rose, and falling grasses. It foresees winter’s brightening hush as mistletoe and holly appear, ending with Agnes Lockhart Hughes signed at the close.
Miss Julia Runge cites reasons for kindergarten trains as essential to public schools. Superintendent Horn notes the movement aims to incorporate kindergarten as part of state education, highlighting foundations in culture, senses, discrimination, will, morality, social instinct, and community work.
A long roster lists Tom James Walter Walthall Leon Waithall Frank Harris Dr Carnahan Franz Groos Dick Austin D Wolff Dr Paul Peck Page Frank Harris James Merchant Rooney Nelson Ly tle Colonel Towne Frank Guge J W Stayton J Meusebach Winker McDowell Berncal Carrington Judge and Mrs J H James Mr and Mrs H C Carter Mr and Mrs D K Furnish Mr and Mrs Syers Mr and Mrs J E Williams Mr and Mrs P H Swearingen Dr and Mrs Adolph Herff Mr and Mrs William Aubrey Dr and Mrs Watts Mr and Mrs Floyd McGown Mr and Mrs Brooks Dr and Mrs Mouzon Judge and Mrs Neil Mr and Mrs Walter Hill Mr and Mrs J N Brown and others.
Dr and Mrs J F Weatherhead announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth to Lieutenant Copley Enos First Cavalry U S A on Tuesday December 19 1905 in San Antonio Texas. They will be at home after January 10 1906 at Fort Clark Texas.
Wednesday afternoon the Government Hill Literary Club gathered with many members present. Mrs. P. C. Woods directed the session focusing on the life and works of Samuel Coleridge, followed by readings. Next meeting at Mrs. Stevens will study The Life of Paul with Mrs. Tolbert directing.
An attractive weekly event featured a dance hosted Monday by Miss Julia Catherine Hall to honor school girls. Green and silver colors, Spanish moss and ivy created a festive setting with a central column display and a palms adorned punch table. The cotillion led by Miss Madine Grinnan of Terrell and Mr Frank Juhan of Dallas showcased several figures with chaperones including Dr and Mrs A L Gurry and Mrs Thornton Jevens. Numerous attendees from Texas towns and beyond filled the hall with a mix of young ladies and gentlemen listed by name.
Miss Grace Warren hosted a small Friday evening card party at her home. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Weinberg while Bryan King and Emma Kin received the booby prize. Mr Graves read fortunes after refreshments, displaying tact. The softly lit rooms and pretty gowns set a festive mood.
Miss Annie Louise Brown hosted the Debutante Club and numerous guests in a delightfully informal gathering Tuesday evening, with pleasant conversation and light refreshments.
A social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs J N Brown featured a reception with Christmas decorations and the engagement announced by Rev Walllace Carnahan of Annie Louise Brown to Stanhope Henry of Virginia Henry is a Washington DC lawyer and a great grandson of Patrick Henry The guest list included numerous local society figures and family members.
The New York World lauds Christmas in New York as a pure religious observance amid a diverse city. It urges visitors to attend services at St John the Divine Grace Church and St Patrick's Cathedral to witness old New York families worshiping in morning light and carols filling the chancel.
Edward B. Wilke of Galveston and Miss Francis Heste of San Antonio announce their marriage planned for Wednesday at 11:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church. No cards.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Lamm celebrated their tenth anniversary Monday night with a flower bedecked color theme of green red and white. After music and cards an elegant supper was served in their attractive rooms.
Mrs R Kosinghem hosted last week with first prize to Mrs Joto t Kosingheim and second to Mrs A Cohen Phil Lulzbacher won this week.
The younger set enjoyed a Thursday evening hop at Miss Moore's academy with chaperones Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Lowe, and Mrs. Floyd McGown. Attendees included Nanna Davenport Louise Barclay Hattie Richardson Mattie May Lowe EugSenia Lankford Lucy Lankford Dora Neill and many others.
At Turner hall on January 3 the Myrtle and Magnolia groves will install new officers for the coming year. The event includes a banquet and a demonstration by the Gegres staff. Visiting sovereigns are invited to witness the installation and participate in the banquet.
Miss Mae Cresson hosted a charming ante-nuptial luncheon on Tuesday for Miss Marion Gibbs who will wed in January. Guests included Miss Kampman, Miss Constance Clark, Miss Narcissa Cunningham, and Miss Burbank.
Monday afternoon Mrs. Alex Joske hosted an euchre club with two guest tables. Visiting guest of honor Mrs. Lichenstein of New Orleans entertained charmingly. White roses and potted plants decorated the room. Prizes went to Mrs. Sanger and Mrs. Aaron Frank of the club.
In the ceremony the guests’ prizes were awarded to Mrs. Oppenheimer and Miss Koenigheim, marking the conclusion of the event with recognition for their achievements.
Samuel Galetzen Newton Jr and Mary Ellen Bel wed at St Mark's Episcopal Church in a Tuesday ceremony. The bridal party included Miss Jessie Bell maid of honor and Rev A W Burroughs officiated. A family reception followed at the bride's grandmother's home and the couple planned a New Orleans bridal trip before settling with the Newtons on Main Avenue.
The rapidly growing club plans a ball at Turner Hall on a December 33 date with Dizz sisters providing music. Committees strive to meet high expectations and ensure a comfortable, enjoyable first New Year's ball for all attendees.
The Mothers' club of Sam Houston school held a candy pull on the school lawn Thursday to raise funds for the school. The organizing committee included Madame F. W. McAllister, William Schmidt, and Lee B. Miller.
Schultz Livingston Davis and Zarkowsky are listed with misses Jany Scott and Wescott in a brief society notice. Details on event or relation are not provided in the fragment.
The Christmas Cotillion planned by the Young Ladies Cotillion Club lists the receiving line for Thursday evening December 28. Names include Mrs D Arrowsmith, John F Preston, S G Newton Jr, William Aubrey, Frank Grice, Col E F L Towne, George Frank, officers, and Misses Clara Wynne Constance Clark Margaret Mulholand Daisy Brown Oletta Kelly. Club members include Lila Allen Lillian Penton Laura Blocker Elsie Brown Elsa Budd Narcissa Cunningham Annie Caynahan Cleta Driscoll Flo Eagar Agnes Edwards Eliz Houston Lenore Harrison Lenore Hummel Grace Irvin May Jones Annie James Daisy Brown Annie Louise Brown Grace Beall Frida Koerner Johnnie Kokernot Ottelia Kelly Aleth Mangham Elfie Lassiter Lulu Richardson Grace Syers Beulah Shield Genevieve Vaughn Emily Wielder Genevieve Young Clara Wynne Edith Wynne Ive Chapman and Mrs Smithe Graves Riley and Mrs Ada Weir.
The F F F Social Club will hold its annual New Year’s Eve ball at Beethove Hall on Sunday December 31. Theo Artz's Orchestra will provide music, and a formal supper will be served as committees ensure the event surpasses all past balls.
The De Zavala chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will host a complimentary reception in the parlors of the Menger Hotel on Wednesday evening December 27 for state teachers. The reception committee includes the De Zavala chapter auxiliary and several invited citizens.
The San Antonio German club held its first reception of the season in Trner hall. The event featured elegant decorations with palms and ferns, two dance figures with partners Miss McKnight and Miss Clara Wynne, and guests including Captains, Colonels, and other officers and their spouses. Favors included festive horns and miniature tools. attendance listed numerous society members and their guests.
A compiled roster includes Curry Mary Goggan Isula Richardson Clara Wynne Weller Greenough Jessie Boge Elsie Lassner Grace Irvin McKnight Fort Mcintosh Neil McLendon Constance Clark Grace Ward Daisy Brown Corinne Wilson Edith Wynne Genevieve Vaughn Annie Louise Brown Laila Allen Claire Irvin Sue Rich Lula Budd Mrs Smithe Rich J A Brownlee Dr Moody Howard Short Walter Molle Seguin W A Bidell A Le Wynne Franklin Smith Regélia Chicago Russell Millard Jess Fry Herbert John New York Hubert Loeffler Irvin Li Cook Lytle Cosling J Thomas Silsbee Carroll Greenough Frank Grice M Rooney Chamberlain J Hampton Sullivan Colonel F L Towne Captain Rudi Brees Kuvos
The document lists Major Brown and lieutenants Terre Kent Rich Arnold Jack Clein Gillig Tilford Judge Stanhope Henry and Dr Johtg along with Judge Neil in a Washington D C context. The passage includes multiple named individuals and official titles without additional context or actions.
Rev. C. E. B. de la Morinieré, a renowned Jesuit orator, will give a Shakespeare lecture for the benefit of the Catholic Truth Society of San Antonio. The event takes place Thursday, December 28 at St. Mary’s College.
Invitations received in the city announce the marriage of Rose Milgrom to Mr. Harry Edwin Hanow. The ceremony takes place on Tuesday evening January 9, 1906 at 7 o’clock at Agudass Achim Synagogue in San Antonio, Texas. A reception will be held at Harmony hall with the couple to reside after March 1 at 320 West Fourth Street Sedalia Missouri.
Ladies named to serve on the reception committee for the teachers reception to be held at Casino hall Thursday evening from 9 30 to 11 30 p m Local and visiting teachers will be guests and are invited to attend in formal attire.
A long list of mothers clubs school names and member delegates is given including Fannin Bonham Travis Brackenridge Eleanor Crockett Bowie Austin Sam Houston Milam Ruiz Self Culture Phoenix History Tuesday Musical and Woman's clubs with corresponding chairs such as Mrs Cummins Mrs Fred Robinson Mrs Price and others along with refreshment and decoration committees.
Will receive callers on New Year's afternoon and evening from unspecified start to o clock. They will be assisted by a list of friends and community members including Neli¢ and Bettie Bennett Paschal, Katherine Yoakum Denman, Amy Herff, Mrs Smithie Graves Riely, Daisy Brown Annie James Daisy Brown Johnnie Kokernot Laura Blocker Grace Syers Blisie Lassner Lula Richardson Mary Julia Elizabeth Johnson Minnie Charlotte Thornton Ima Hogg Grace Beall Jessie Bell Emma Bell and others.
The San Antonio Self Culture club met Monday at Mrs. Burke’s home with Mrs. Albert Burke Mrs. Varderstratten and Miss Pauline Deitrich organizing a Texas themed program. Decorations used white roses and red carnations. A Texas contest and a word game featured portraits cards and prize spoons with a wishbone calendar as consolation.
Mrs Kampmann hosted a Friday evening reception for Mr and Mrs J Kampmann with many guests in a red and green holiday decorated home. Mrs J Kampmann, bride of the late autumn, will be warmly welcomed to her new home and social circles. The hostesses included Mrs Caroline Kampmann Mrs I P Simpson Mrs G Eichlitz Miss Francis Simpson and Miss Eda Kampmann.
The wedding of Miss Alice Halbedl and Mr John Campbell Kirkwood was celebrated at Westminster Presbyterian Church with family and friends in attendance. The ceremony linked two local families, signaling a milestone for both households.
The ceremony led by Rev. Arthur Jones of the First Presbyterian church featured the bride in white cloth with satin trim and a white aigrette. Ushers included Robert Burns and W Flannery. maid of honor Bertie Lee. ring bearer Elizabeth Scott. groom Robert Kirkwood with best man Herbel Smith. The couple will reside at 118 Daniels Street after January 10.
Miss Gladys Morgan travels to Monterey for weeks with friends while Debutantes’ Club prepares a Christmas week lineup. Members Es sie Longini Sophie Koenigheim Cecile Haas Nita Wolff Helen heim Ruth Goldsmith and Helen Kahn listed. Eugenia Langford guests Miss Hazel Chamberlain. Jockusch Weston hosts holiday, Mrs C Groos at 335 King William. De Zavala Chapter aides teachers’ event December 27 with reception December 28 by San Antonio ladies listed.
San Antonio de Bexar Daughters of the American Revolution offer two prizes to school pupils for the best Literature of the American Nation. Prizes awarded at end of school by a selected committee. Miss Lytle and Miss Lytle invite an at home New Year’s event from 10 to 12. Mrs Forman and Misses Lena and Minnie travel to Austin to visit relatives. Ike Kampmann to return Thursday to spend days with his mother. Continuation on Page hs.
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