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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1903
Page
4
Reader Mollie Moore recounts lavish Texas society gatherings from Fort Sam Houston to San Antonio. The notes describe quiet weddings, bridal gowns, and guest lists, with details of attire, venue, and post ceremony travels, plus a personal letter describing a Santa Fe wreck incident involving passengers.
The marriage of Van Hook Howard of San Antonio to Mery-Elizabeth Williams of Houston will be held at Christchurch in Houston on an evening in June at 8:30. The bridal party includes maid of honor Ebulah Belle Spring and bridesmaids Clara Wynne, Henrietta Howard, and Lilienthal. Best man Raymond Keller of San Antonio presides. other attendees include Nell Stapp, Will Weinnerney, and Dr. Ney J. Smith.
Augusta Goodhue of Beaumont aged 60 and Lieutenant Allen J. Greer of the United States Army recently married at Trinity Francis. The ceremony occurred at high noon with local officials noting the union in the account.
In Austin at Stt. David's Church on June 18 at 8 p m Lieutenant Lewis Sidney Morey U S A of Fort Sam Houston wed Miss Irene Maclin Palm of Austin with Rev T B Lee officiating. The ceremony featured maid of honor Miss Janie Armstrong and flower girls Annabel Hilgartner and Katharyn Fiset. A reception followed at Dr Louis Hilgartner's home. The couple plans to sail for the Philippines July 1 for a two year residence.
The Church of the Holy Communion hosted the marriage of Helen Caroline Kirch of Utica to Harry Anthony Frey of San Antonio Texas. The ceremony followed by florally adorned interiors and extensive decorations as the couple’s families watched the nuptials during an orderly evening service.
Last Wednesday morning marked the twenty fifth marriage anniversary of John Hoffmann and his wife, prominent Culebra residents. A party of Bexar county officials traveled from San Antonio to attend the celebration, which was described as the society event of the year for miles around.
Miss Mollie Moore reports from Asbury Park New Jersey on the dancing masters convention. For the first time a western and Texan president leads the body, Proteus M Beach of Houston, amid a closing cotillion and large attendance from New York and San Antonio. A social luncheon hosted by Mrs J M Vance featured elaborate table decor, seven course luncheon, and a lively euchre game with prizes.
An informal reception at the Fooms club in San Antonio Tuesday night featured a long evening of dancing to a smooth orchestra. Notables in attendance included Mr and Mrs Vaughn, Capt and Mrs Dobbs, Miss Houston, Miss Saylor, Miss Mangham, and many others from Dallas and local society.
Mr and Mrs George F Steumke entertained the Laurel Heights Card club and numerous guests on Friday night in a cordial social gathering centered on a new host couple and the club’s activities.
An evening gathering marks the last season meetings of the Hill club with rooms prettily trimmed and tables set for bid euchre. Prizes go to Dr Jacobi and Mrs Ingram for guests, Mr Mason Williams and Mrs Ned Mellhenny for scores, plus several club members winning prizes. Invited guests include Dr and Mrs Jacobi, Mr and Mrs Mason Williams, and numerous members and friends.
Mrs T D Dobbs hosted a Friday card party for Mrs B F Yoakum at Mrs A Pan coast corner Turner and Washington. First prize went to Mrs Harry Gunther, second to Mrs Wooley, and a guest prize to Mrs Yoakum. Mr and Mrs Charles H Florian hosted friends to celebrate their crystal wedding anniversary.
Mrs T A Coleman hosted a luncheon on Wednesday June seventeenth with Mrs B F Yoakum of St Louis as the guest of honor. Seventeen covers were laid and many intimate friends attended including B F Yoakum Robert Moss T D Dobbs J A Fraser Sam C Bell I M Vance Josephine Tobin Nellie Jameson Harry Gunther Johnston J M Carr F J Badger Sarah Eagar J N Keerman Ed Glaze Albert West and the hostess.
The wedding of Mr. Ed Steves al derm an for the Eighth ward and Mrs. Kate Trexler is set for June 24 at 8 p.m. at the residence of Mrs. Johanna Steves on King William Street.
Carl Beck's band presented a garden concert at Muth's Thursday evening featuring St Mary's College March by Fr Louis, military band arrangement by Wm Spritig, and dedications to St Mary's Brothers. The program included Die Hydropaden, Tyrolienne, Sunrise on the Mountain, Soldiers' March, A-Dream, Reminiscences of Verdi, Dixie Girl, Swiss Boy, and a lesson in flirtation caprice, with performances by Ch LeThier Ser A Cruz F Anaya and others.
Tea hosted by the ladies of St. Mark's at Mrs. James Hall Bell's elegant apartments attracted many attendees. The event featured a fine literary program and music, highlighting the hostess's popularity and the community's support for missionary work.
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