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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1903
Page
4
The wedding of Miss Sarah L. Devine to James Francis Clarkson of Corpus Christi will be at the last Presbyterian church at 6 p.m. The Charity Association on Crockett Street held a Christmas trees event with toys and clothing for needy children. Social gatherings at Turner Hall featured Mrs West and daughters presenting their debutantes with lavish gowns and a table of guests including many named local families and guests.
A theatre party of a dozen couples led by Mr and Mrs W Digby attended the performance of Uncle's Will and Three Hats by the Harry Carson Clarke Comedy Company at the Empire Theatre on Thursday night.
A fashion guide explains hat safety as hats tilt back and wind grips brims. It details new long pins, elastic coils, crescent brooches, and veil folds to keep hats on while hair remains styled. Strong pins and clever knotting prevent loss in gusts.
Miss Perez offered a novel Christmas party for her classes at the High School. The Spanish pastime impressed Americans. a water jug dressed in festive attire held candies and nuts. Blindfolded students take three swings at the rope tied jar in a playful pitcure.
Students of St Louis college staged a three act Christmas show titled Stonylap with praised acting and full ensemble. The program featured Oliver Ringold as a ranch owner and a cast including Rodger Ringold Henry Clay and Dominie Beitel, plus music by the college orchestra and a Pirates of Penzance segment. The program concluded with a Christmas carol and a cheerful farewell to all spectators.
The Academy of the Incarnate Word hosted a Christmas program in St Cecilia hall with an audience of parents and relatives. The program featured overtures, piano duets, recitations What is Christmas and Fairy Drill, operetta Rose of Savoy, monod and flower girls, violin and instrumental pieces, a comic dialogue and a grand finale with stars and processional marches. The hall was decorated in gray and red with gray moss and red holly berries.
San Antonio society gathers for a charity concert at Cadine Hall tomorrow at 8 pm. Proceeds aid residents of the Fathers of San Fernando Cathedral. Performers include Prof Steinfeldt, Mrs A Duerler Duc, Mesdames nr and Sterndorf, Mr Nat Washer, Miss Marie de Ham, Mr Goldstein, Miss Helen wrder Smith, and others.
The Cotillion club hosted the first social of the season described as beautiful and delightful. In the receiving line stood Mrs. Ya, A. Praser, Mrs. George Elehiitz, Mrs. The event conveyed charm and evident happiness among attendees.
The Ivy Social club held its annual Christmas entertainment on Friday night with vocal and instrumental music, games, and lunch and refreshments served at intervals. It was a late hour when attendees departed, having spent a most enjoyable evening.
Mr J Hampton Sullivan hosted a refined theatre party Thursday evening with chaperones Mr and Mrs W C Rigsby. Guests included Mrs Sullivan and Mr Sullivan along with Misses Kittie Mary West Bettie Green Houston Clara Edith Wynn Tam asine Clair Irvin Nellie Paschal and others. Also present were Dr Lowry and Mr Charles Wynne with several gentlemen such as J A Walthall Herbert Spencer Otto Pfeuffer and Bob Silsbee.
Miss Ira Robertson will give four solo selections in the hall over 219 St Pe street Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Among those taking part are Miss Bella Shaffer Miss Nona Lane Miss Kate Bolton and others including Miss Nellie Lowday Mrs Tabby Lowday Eleanor and Lucile Parks Professor Romberg and several more from the city.
A Wednesday evening gathering at 306 North Olive Street hosted by Mr and Mrs J C Tune celebrated the birthday anniversaries of Mr Tune and their son Guy. The house was decorated with roses and evergreens as friends enjoyed games music and social chat followed by refreshments and well wishes for happiness prosperity and many happy returns.
A long list of residents and visitors share holiday plans in San Antonio. Mrs. W. H. Lessing of Waco visits her son, others arrive from St. Louis, Yoakum, and Austin. Notables include Judge J. A. Buckler, Rev. and Mrs. Springall, Miss Zelma Jungbecker, and university students on break. Multiple households host gatherings, entertainments, and dinners, with travels to California, Galveston, and Austin noted.
Mrs H. B. Andrews from New York visits Mrs. Sarah Eager on Alamo street with many San Antonio friends eager to greet her again. Mr. and Mrs. House travel to Houston for holidays and will occupy their new Alamo Heights home after returning. Mrs. George Pfeuffer and Miss Julia Owens visit Navacosta Texas to spend the holidays with their mother. Judge H. E. Hoan of Medina County and family enjoy holidays in San Antonio. Mrs. R. A. Sommers and Misses Stella and Olea Sommers of Laredo are in the city. Miss Florence Rahe, UT student, stays with her parents for the holidays. The Sammons family visit Mrs. Sammons and her par ents, as the F. F. Sdatal club plans the annual Sylvester ball at Beethoven hall on Dec 31. Artz’s music is featured.
The Ivy Social Club announces it will not hold a New Year’s Eve ball on December 31 or have any ties to a ball on that night. Signatures: H. C. Schumacher, President, and Chas. Rilling, Secretary.
Holmes Wood and Coal Co advertises ready to cut dry oak wood to order. Call Old phone 386 or New phone 681 for orders and delivery amid a general goods shop catalog.
Emerson and Co offer moving services and bargain second hand communications items. Local customers can arrange pickup or delivery and inquire about pricing for used items and shifting gear.
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