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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1903
Page
5
The piece extols Texas summer leisure from San Antonio parks to Corpus Christi and Galveston beaches, notes threats from holiday fraudsters abroad, lists numerous local society attendees, and celebrates a San Fernando cathedral mass with Ellery's Italian band and a lively cultural program. The Y M C A. team also shows a growing presence.
A century of laughter gives way to a fashionable misery as a sardonic jester mocks culture. The piece inventories cynical lines on creation love marriage and family and reduces values to absurdities. It echoes a style that prizes wit over warmth and treats money as the ultimate ends.
Mrs Moreland hosted a Tuesday board party before Mrs Yoakum leaves for St Louis. Twenty five guests enjoyed an elegant luncheon and euchre with white and green decor, exquisite flowers, and seven-course fare. Prizes were won by Mrs Robert Moss and Mrs Arthur Seeligson.
Last Tuesday afternoon Mrs W A Bennett entertained young friends of her granddaughters Kathryn and Bessie Yoakum at her W Nueva street residence. Invited guests included Zalime Herff Ruth Muir Annie Bell Ella Carr Claude es Agnes Schasse Ruth Johnson Iguerite Coleman Sadie Blocker Hel ruehare Sadie Winslow Aileen Austin Lucy Frost Josephine Carr Eleanor Herff Amy Herff Ethel Johnson Julie Fraser Bessie Frank Yoakum Kathryn Yoakum Master Gray Houston Reuben Maverick Leon Russ Walter Lipscomb Sam Price Ira Ogden Wilbur Moss and David McGown.
The quiet wedding took place Wednesday evening June 17 at 111 West Magnolia avenue. Rev Arthur Jones officiated with no guests present. The couple plan a northern cities tour for a month or more before residence at San Antonio. The bride, a noted local musician, is Norwegian born and related to Grieg. Harris is a prominent Texas public figure and San Antonio school board member.
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock Mr Edward Steves and Mrs Katie Agnes Trexler were married at the residence of Mrs Johanna Steves on King William street Rev Father C J Smith officiating Only immediate friends and relatives attended A wedding supper followed with champagne toasts Persia's orchestra provided music After a visit to California the couple will reside at their King William street home
A Wednesday evening swimming party provided much pleasure to a jolly crowd. They enjoyed an hour or two of swimming and then a substantial supper at Scheuer meyers Park. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. B. FE. Hinkley, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cherry and family, Mrs. McBride and family, Mrs. Finnegan and Miss Blaney.
Thursday evening a delightful surprise and phonograph party was tendered Miss Blaney by her sister Mrs. Hedges at 210 Sharer Street. An enjoyable evening featured vocal and instrumental music and refreshments. Those present included Miss Blaney, Miss May Cherry, and Miss Alice.
A cordial gathering was hosted at Mrs. Lodovic's Ardeniega street home on Wednesday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Guerra Jr who planned to leave for their Starr county ranch next morning. A Mexican orchestra provided music and fruit cake and ice cream were served to guests. Attendees included Manuel Guerra Sr and Jr and family, Mrs. Scott and daughter Tommie, J. K. Stuart couple, Thomas Lodovic and family, and several Guerra relatives.
The Crescent Bowling Club held a prize bowl on their alleys at Summer's Garden last Wednesday afternoon. Prize winners include Mrs. J. Conning first with 62 pins for a Farley vase, Mrs. W. Gregory second with 61 pins for a Center table, Miss L. Gastling third with 55 pins for a Half dozen glasses, Mrs. Hoffman fourth with 49 pins for a Jardinier, Mrs. A. Gloeckner fifth with 48 pins for a Fancy cake plate, Mrs. Mellwane sixth with 47 pins for a Fancy syrup pitcher, Mrs. Ahrens seventh with 47 pins for a Souvenir go cart, and Mrs. Geo. Lowther eighth with 36 pins for a Celery dish. Miss Hoffman received the Consolation prize. Afterward the club enjoyed a splendid lunch and refreshments.
A christening celebration for Miss Marie Henrietta Drefflich began at 7 PM Wednesday at San Fernando cathedral on Main plaza with 100 guests. Sponsors were Adolph R Garza and Josephine Garza. At 8:30 PM a surprise party followed at San Pedro Park pavilion with dancing and refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Chapa, Mr and Mrs J M Garza, Mr and Mrs Thad W Smith, Mr and Mrs Albert Beze, Mr and Mrs Mike Mayes, and many Drefflich and Garza relatives.
A Sunday outing at Salado drew numerous residents from Nolan Street area. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boelhauwe and many others, with activities such as fishing, ball games, card games, and target shooting after gathering.
The Self Culture Club hosted a luncheon at San Pedro park last Wednesday evening. Attendees included many couples and local residents, with string music, elegant table garnishing, and a June night atmosphere described as memorable.
A delightful afternoon tea hosted by the Y M C A ladies auxiliary in the association room drew a large crowd despite heat. Mrs. W Maurer led the event with help from J A J Lockwood Solon Stewart Ward To Bi Duncan Will Woods Conrad Schasse and Asher Richardson. Palms adorned the room and refreshments were provided by Ruth Muir Ethel Crider Ruth Goldsmith Ethel Richardson Abeila Davis and Hattie Richardson. A charming program featured a recitation by Miss Beatrice Marks with selections from Thomas mi e.
Leora Council No 17 Degree of Pocahontas held its semiannual election last Thursday. Elected stump officers include Pocahontas Annie Farrer, Prophetess Dora Landauer, Wenonah Minnie Dulling, and Powhatan John H Bolton for the next six months.
Miss Annie Bell hosted a Thursday afternoon party at Aunt Mrs. J. M. Carrs residence Flinch. Lucy Frost won first prize with Gray Houston taking second. Guests included Elizabeth Cassin Myrtle Palfrey Emily Burleson Sadie Blocker Minnie Palfrey Ella Carr Flossie Shackford Zylie Fraser Helen Gunther Francis Bell Zaleme Herff Genevive Moreland Zaleme Vance Reuben Maverick Donald Fraser Leon Russ Willie Palfrey Ira Ogden Walter Lipscomb and the young hostess.
Monday evening June 22, Master John Rivers marked his 12th birthday with music recitations and games. Refreshments were served between nine and ten with the party dispersing at 11 30. Many friends attended including Mr J O Hedges Mrs Windsor Miss Jeffie Clifton Miss Hazel Duval Miss Helen Thompson Maud Taubert Hazel Lowe Mary Cherry Jennie Carr Pearl Cade May Hamilton Betty Carnell Hetty Sherber Hulda House Emma Wheat Masters Frank Fuller Alvin McBride Charlie Smith Floyd Smith Elroy McBride Luke Lameliar Tom Wheat Phil Willie and Walter Munger Roy and John Hamilton Ernest Clifton Fred Baker George Shirbur Ed Small Delmar Cryer and Will Cade.
A Wednesday night ceremony at 413 Garza Street united Miss Amelia Carolus and Ed J. Tucker with Rev. C. B. Ghodes officiating. The bride’s mother Mrs. Annie Carolus hosted the event, guests enjoyed a lawn supper and lively entertainments into Thursday morning, with many wedding gifts and messages from distant relatives among attendees including Hilda Trapp of Hunter and Annie Duelm.
The bride wore a white chiffon gown trimmed with Paris lace and carried a bouquet of white sweet peas, while the groom appeared in black. The couple plan San Antonio as their future home and many local guests attended, including numerous Carolus and Vetters family members, with a program of reminisces and musical selections following the ceremony.
A social at the residence of Mrs. C. L. Boon on Burnet street Tuesday evening was well attended and financially successful. Not fewer than seventy five guests gathered, with Mrs. George Cook contributing much to the entertainment through her excellent music.
San Antonio orchestra under Professor Bernhardt Steinfeldt performed a varied program at Muth's Garden including selections by Cahn Rossini Donizetti and Moret. Another night Professor Carl Beck led another program featuring Surharp pieces and Bizet selections. Local social notes report residents visiting Galveston Houston Winnetka and Douglas Arizona. families and friends attend gatherings and departures with reflections on Baby Dora Loraine’s departure and the sadness of friends.
The Ivy Social Club held a Tuesday meeting with important business and the election of two new members. The amusement committee reported a banquet for the club anniversary next month and was authorized to proceed after the next regular meeting on the second Tuesday. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected, and the chair’s quarter will hold a regular practice tomorrow evening.
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