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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-14

eye in challieS and lawns and dimities
and OrgandieS it must be then that
she simply refuses to be made glad.
Dainty shades of purple, pink and
green are the favOrite cOlOrs in organ
dies.
The white linen frock will be one of
the innovations of the summer of
1897.
Historical effects will predominant
among the charming violets for bride
maids at Easter and past Easter
weddings. The beautiful Marie AntO-
nette models, with their fine Powered
satin brocadeS and lace fichus, jewel
garnished high coiffures, Queen Bess
toilets with open fronts of royal bro
cade and huge ruffs, the unique POM
padOur gowns, and poetic robes of Re
naiSSance queens and Mary Stuart
dresses in violet lace and satin puff
ings. The bride in white will wear
robe distinctly different in effect from
any of the models chosen.
There are few melancholy girls now
a-dayS-it owed its birth to idleness
and there is no time now to indulge
in it. Who could be morbid after a
game of tennis. or who could be By
rOnic on a bicycle?
People may not know that the
choice of white for wedding gowns is
comparatively a modern fashion. The
Roman brides wore yellow and in
most eastern countries pink is the
bridal color. During the middle ages,
the Renaissance brides wore crimson
and most of our Plantaganet and
Tudor queens were married in this
vivid hue. which is still popular in
parts of Brittany. 1t was Mary Stu
art who first changed the color of
| bridal dresses At her marriage with
Francis the ii of France, she was
dressed in white with a train of pale
blue velvet. six yards in length.
1t was not until the end of the sew
enteenth century that pure white be
came popular for bridal gowns.
Earrings are creeping into fashion
again. They are small and Stud-like,
and these pretty ornaments draw at
| tentiOn to Shell-like ears.
Are pillows damaging to beauty? y
prominent lady who is famous for her
grace of carriage sleeps on a hard,
| straight bed: so beware girls of the
soft downy cushion.
The latest move among the fash
ionable people is the giving of "bicy-
Gle daceS" in which Of course only
skilled riders join.
4 simple style of hair dressing
should be adopted by all except the
beauty.
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BRIEF ITEMS.

The History club will meet March
26th.
The Bachelors will be entertained
next Tuesday evening by Mr.. Smyat.
Wolff & Marks mammoth stores
employees are arranging for their 10Th
annual outing.
Mr.. Abe Splitter, brother of Mrs. NJ.
Friedman. spent few days in the
city shaking hands with his many
friends.
The Harmony young men will have
new alley for bowling for the COM
ing season. Dancing will follow the
bowling.
The Belknaps will have several so
cial features in a few days before
they go into barracks for the Nash
vile drill.
There will be Il union meeting of all
the young people of the different
churches at Y. NJ. C. A. hall next Fri
day evening.
Mr.. Leon GrOOS, the popular MEM
Der of the firm of Washer Bros, Fort
Worth spent three days in society
here this week.
Miss Ethel JOhnSOn'S Tennis court,
so artistically marked on the green
velvety lawn presents a most tempting
attraction to the devOteeS of that de-
lightful game.
The charming Miss Lillian Dent has
returned to San Antonio after spend
ing a month with relatives in North
Texas She is visiting Misses Hattie
and Tennie Bradley on Martin street.
Mrs. J. W. Pierce, of st. Louis, who
is with GOdair Harding * Co, live
stock commission merchants, of the
National Stock Yards of Illinois, is
here on a visit to Mr.. Charles Mel
vile on Avenue d.
Mr.. Ben Moke returned from New
York last Wednesday. The ladies
may expect to see many pretty things
displayed in his handsome windows
shortly as his trip was for the purpose
of securing his stock of spring millin-
cry.
Mrs. Gregory will give another Of
her interesting recitals Tuesday even
ing next, at $50 o'clock, at her resi-
dence on Fifth street. Her subject
will be a talk on the history of Texas.
The gentleman are especially invited
to attend this entertaining recital.
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FASHION AND FADS.

Interest is for the moment centered
upon materials appropriate for the
Lenten season, gowns for this period
having now come to be considered an
essential part of the wardrobe of n
fashionable woman. Black soft fawn
color and nuns gray. commend them
selves particularly.
"A lady-like and appropriate Lenten
costume Just being made at a fashion
able city establishment is of soft
drap d etc, of the shade called
suede" says the New York Post. 1T
is lined with violet silk with Luede
velvet below and trimmed with large
buttons. The sleeves
terminate in deep points on the top
of the hand, the points showing the
velvet lining. At the top is a small
puff. The very large standing collar
is cut in points lined with violet and
trimmed inside with a soft falling
frilI of chiffon. The suede hat is dec
Grated with satin ribbon. chiffon and
Parma viOlets. The costume as a
whole is a beautiful Lenten poem"
If the summer girl that is to be, can
not now find enough to gladden. her
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have turned out en- maSSe to see and
be seen and enjoy everything.
RECEPTION AT MRS. DROUGHTS
A most pleasant entertainment was
the one given by Mrs. Drought We'd
nesday afternoon, and her pretty house
was we'll filed with the smart socie-
ty set. Mrs. Droughts home is quite
an ideal one for entertaining as the
rooms and reception hall can all be
thrown into one most conveniently.
Tall Gala lilies, trailing nasturterims,
begonias and the wild rose of Texas
were the flowers used in decoration
and placed around in every nook and
corner. Through the long open win
dOws the sunlight streamed in an I'M
broken flood and the warm spring air,
laden with the fragrance of flowers,
perfumed the rooms. Mrs. Drought
was assisted in receiving by her moth
er, Mrs. Tunstall, who with her state
ly grace and silvery hair, reminded
one of some bautiful olden picture
Mrs. Sharp, with her charming man
ner. also assisted in receiving. The
ladies were all cOStumed in pretty af-
ternOOn gowns, The most interesting
feature of this entertainment was the
recital of Mrs. Gregory. Her sub
ject was The Sin of the Bishop of
Modcnstein," by Anthony Hope and
was given in her inimitable and i'm
presSive manner. While the dainty
refreshments of cream and cake and
luciOuS Strawberries were being serv-
ed. the ladies chatted and enjoyed a
most social time. Some of those pres
ent were:
Mrs. Graves. Mrs. B. G. Rely. Mrs.
Col. Wade. Miss Lamb. Mrs. G..
Watts, Mrs. Ogden, Mrs. Seahorn, Mrs.
Gregory, Miss Adrian, Mrs. Duval, Mrs.
Frances Dodge, Mrs. \. c. Guild, Mrs.
Duval West. Mrs. Floyd McGown, Mrs.
c. w. Whitelaw. Mrs. II. G. Barnard,
Mrs. Millette. Mrs. C. G. Burbank,
Mrs. Carlos Bee, Mrs. Pancoast, Mrs.
Stuard. Mrs. Whelpley and Mrs. DR..
Wilson
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HOP OF THE HARMONY.

\ charming hop was given at Har-
mony hall Thursday evening. 1t was
rather warm for dancing, but the
young people seemed to be having a
merry time Some very pretty gowns
were worn.
Miss Oppenheimer. in Il pretty pink
gown with black lace and Miss Meyer
in pink brOcade. were veTita bic
"pinks" indeed.
Miss HOrteuSe MOke was quite
symphony in white Organdy and Par
ma viOlets.
Another gown, a beautiful creation
of striped and figured Organdy, with
cream. black and white lace, was
worn by Mrs. friedman. Diamonds
were her ornaments. Many of the
young ladies were in dainty white cos
tunes, cool and appropriate, and
handsome costumes were noticed
among the married ladies.
Luscious strawberries and pure
cream mot frozen with cake were the
refreshments Some of those present
were: Mr. and Mrs. Goodman, Mr..
and Mrs. Wolf, Mr.. and Mrs. Freid
mann. Mrs. b. MOke. Mrs. NJ. Open
heimer. Miss Kelly MOke. Miss Hor-
tense MOke Mrs Schramm. of HOus-
ton. Miss Alma Oppenheimer, Miss
Lille Cohen, Miss Amy Goodman.
Miss Tessie Meyer. Miss Ida Open
heimer. Mrs. Meyer. Mr.. A. Half. Mr.
f. Blum. Miss Josephine Meyer. Mr..
Splitter. Mrs. b. BOyce. Mr.. n. Hart,
MCssrs. Henry Half. Harry Baum
Moke. Henry Michal, Jessie. Henry
and Julius Oppenheimer. Simon Veith
d. Oppenheimer. Cans. Lewis. NJ. OPP
penhNimcr.
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MIRIAM LODGE ENTERTAIN-
MENT.

The ladies of Miriam Lodge, No. a,
gave one of their entertainments on
the evening of the 18th at the |. o. o..
f. hail, which was well attended and
proved to be Il very pleasant and en-
jOyable occasion.
Quite an excellent program was rem
dered:
SOng-Miss BERTHE Henry.
RecitatiOn-MrS. G.. Benedict.
Piano sOlO-Miss Story.
Charming little Miss ellison, whose
red shoes capered about so merrily in
the skirt dance, and Miss Story bore
off some of the hOnOrs of the evening
in her captivating recitation of "A
SiSterly Scheme" There was a solo
by Miss Sue Henry and the program
was concluded with duet by Miss
Barker and Mr.. Rhody. A dance fol-
lowed and refreshments of cream and
cake were served.
Mr.. J. G. Cochran, editor of 'The
Texas Oddfellow," was master Of GER
emOnies. and the following are the
committee to whom honor is due for
this delightful evening: Mrs. Harri-
son. Mrs. Bickel. Mrs. Benedict, Mrs.
BalcOm. Miss JennPr. Miss Barker and
Mr.. o. \. Balloon.
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light before the world. This assOcia-
ton has bright future, beginning
with a membership of sixty or more,
and including such prominent names
as those of o. NJ. Roberts, f. r. Lub-
book, John II. Reagan. Geo. S. HOus-
ton. Dudley G.. WOOten, A. ]. Rose.
son, Judge Gains, Judge Shepard,
Judge McIRary, Mrs. Sinks, Mrs.
LOoscan.
The regular monthly meetings of
the History club of San Antonio was
held Friday afternoon, March 18th.
The subject for the afternoons dis
cusSiOn was Columbus the Man"
and Columbus the DiscOverer." and
proved interesting as well as in
structive. and of especial interest was
Mrs. Austin'S paper on the same topic
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EUCHRE PARTY.

Euchre parties are still fiOurishing
but we have a premonition that these
balmy spring days will tempt the
young folks to out of door sports soon
and the delightful euchre will be-
come a thing Of the past.
The Young Ladies' Euchre club was
very pleasantly entertained by Miss
Stern on Tuesday afternoon. There
were two very pretty prizes; the first
dainty silver seal, was worn by Miss
Josephine Oppenheimer, and the sec
Ond, handsome purse, was captured
by Miss Blanche Stern.
Miss Annie Fork will netertain the
Euchre club next Tuesday afternoon.
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"A STAG" BANQUET.

AS usual thing no more formal
entertainment than big banquet can
possibly be devised. but an exception
to this rule was the stag supper" at
the Menger hotel Thursday evening,
given by Mr.. Edwin Chamberlain *
Co.. in honor of Prof. VIM. T. Stew
art. to their agents and friends. The
host is the very essence of geniality
which goes a long way towards the
success of any social function. There
are bound to be lapses between the
blue points and the wine, which can
only be presented by the cordially in
fused by the host. The table was a
pretty sight, in the shape of n horse
SHOE and covers were laid for 125
guests. Gala lilies. carnations. ferns,
and smilaX were arranged most artist
ically on the table. while the columns
were twined with ivy and moss;palms
and graceful potted plants were bank
ed everywhere. making of this private
dining room Il veritable bower. y
large horse shoe of tiny electric globes
threw a beautiful glow over every
thing. While discussing the elegant
menu toaSts and responses were de-
livered with an elOquence only posi-
bic to such brilliant lights"
Hon. ]. s. Hogg and Mr.. Louis WOr-
than were some of the guests of hon
or at this SumptuOuS banquet.
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have turned out en- masse to see and
be seen and enjoy everything.
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One would scarcely believe that we
are aware that this is the Leuten sea-
son and that we should all be repent
ing of our sins in quiet and solitude
OF course there have been no swell
entertainments, but the week past was
filed with life and pleasure and fash
iOnable folks seemed to enjoy jolly
good time with concerts, drills, Y rax
pictures and even the great crowds Of
people on the streets who seemed to
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LAST SUPPER"

Alamo Library Board of Directors
propose having an exhibit of the Last
Supper in the library room during
Lent. The long table will be placed
in the center of the room and the fig
ure of Christ and his Disciples will he
of wax and life size grouped around
the table.
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STATE HISTORICAL.

A state historical association was
organized on March 2nd, in Austin.
and the general object will be the
promotion of historical studies, dis
covery. collection. preservation, and
publication Of the material for the
history of Texas. 1t is a subject that
will intertst and appeal to the heart
of every patriotic Texan. as this will
place Texd in her true historical
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MUSICALE.

A musicale and dance will be given
by the Organ Builders Saturday. 20tn,
at Harmony hall.
Those taking part in the program
are as follows:
Dances by little Wildred Morris,
Adele II. Seligman and Natalie Dal-
kOwitZ.
Rotations by Edna Oppenheimer
and Jennie Rhein.
Violin solo by Harry HertZberg.
Piano duet, Nita Wolff and Eddie
Wolff.
Piano solo, Alice Haas.
Song by Gertie Frank.
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FlhE AND
TORNADO INSURANCE.

Capt. Scion McAddo has claimed
the bicycle recently found on East
Houston street by Officer Yantis.
Craig Williams Furniture company
old court house, Soledad street 19-lm
Look at our goods and get our
prices. This will convince you that
we give the best for the lowest price.
G. A: SHOWERS FURNITURE co.
Stove repairing done at 61O East
Commerce street. 2-26-lmo.
Baseball at Jockey club today.
Free. j IA IT.
MFR. Gus Kant has presented his
friend. Sheriff John w. Nann. of Kerr
vile, with a fine sample saddle.
Half and Half on tap. Bull Bros.
saloon. ii u tt.
-"Lapland'' Refrigerators at G. A.
SHOWERS FURNITURE co. If
Finest old whlskies and wines and
cigars at Bull Bros. IL q tt
lockwood AND PAXTON'S
Private Stock at the Crystal Saloon,
4O7 Main plaza.
R. J. HOfheinz has moved to 404
South Flores street, where he carries
a fine line of Carriages, Buggies and
Farm wagons; also farming nipple
ments. Give him a call for low pri-
ces. 10-1m
1t is hid the work of improving
San Pedro and Main avenues out on
Laurel Heights has been suspended
because of the inability of the con-
tractors to get the proper lines from
the city engineer.
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g. d Adh WOMAN LA Ell.
Is futile. Population won't
Be stay'd, reduced or stopp'd, tho we
May fret and fume, or roar and rant
At universal destiny,
Till Times no more. We're in the clutch
OF Nature, She will execute
Her laws unswervingly. Depend
On her We may, herself to suit.
Ev'n woman can't unsex herself
And, while her sex remains, and thriyes,
She'll give to all who want them
A full sufliciency of wives.
That marriage steadily declines
In our Democracy is true.
The reason why is plain enough:
The fact Is nothing new.
This simply shows we're growing up:
We're doing as the Old World does,
And has for generations done
We hear the wheels of Europe buzz.
We're very old for our few years,
So fast, so rich, so great we've grown:
Each year with us an age becomes,
Seen from transatlantic throne.
To marry now is different from
What marriage was three decades since
A lover then could husband be
Without tho income of prince.
Romantic matches, as they're named,
Are not in favor in these days,
Ev'n sweet sixteen will laugh at them
As fruit of sentimental craze.
To love is cheap, to we'd is dear,
In strictest monetary sense:
Man emit afford tho luxurv
Nor will they make the least pretense.
MARRIAGE AND IT'S RISKS.
The risk is greater far than shows:
The prudent man will hesitate
Both much and long ere no resolves
To change his bachelor estate
The honeymoon will not record
The measure of the prosy years,
When dscord may with sorrow come,
Expressed by penitential tears.
Connubinl bliss sounds we'll in verse;
It's music to fond Fancy's ear
But Is 1t ever realized
On this terraqueous spheres
Sometimes, perhaps. But t is not safe
To count it probable In any case:
Domestic harnony's enough
70 satisfy the human race.
Ev'n that is rare, so very rare,
| As to be thought especial luck.
So, on the whole, to seek a wife
| Is little else than run q muck.
Celibacy is not, as many hold,
| A certain source Of discomfort:
Lone bachelors do not indeed
Their so call'd loneliness repent
For, II they did, they wives would take
(No human creature but can wed)
Without delay, and risk their chance
Whatever perils lay aheed.
They often say they re in no haste:
To make at my time amends
Is easy Mntrimony's bond
The wearcr firmly holds and bends
Most women feign to pity men
Who have escap'd connubial snares,
As II these bad refus'd to take .
Their nuptially allotted shares.
The men may swear they've never Low
Hence have no reason for n mate.
The women won't accept their word:
1t is mans duty to the state
Is it mans duty TO the sex?
Is every woman pining for manf
The questicn's too absurd to ask.
Accept. believe It, she who can.
Loves not, as thought, the lot Of ali.
The name IS numbsrless Of those
zha never zeal tsae fame di=tne;
But pass their days In peaceful prose-
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He is worthy gentleman,
Though barring still tho cynic

He is worthy gentleman,
Though bearing still tho cynic's name.
The standard OF the world is ,straDge;
Not strictly ethical or true.
Ills lenicnt to thu multitude.
But savage To she few
II often bitterly condemns
What Is ut worst Il venial sin,
And Migrant hidcous crimes o'erlooks
As II they hud not boon
Its Judgments spring from selfishness;
Conditions it but seldom views;
Consid ring merely the results,
IL has nor care nor thought to choose
Nor moods nor motives are sought out
Tho spirit. the intent OF what is DONE
And thus temptation is ignored,
Which mortals strongest seek TO shun
The errors wo commit may come
From weaknesses beyond control,
From motives noblest. purest, best,
The very instincts of the soul
A woman Oft an outcast is:
Can never dare to hope again;
While he who's guilty of her wrong,
Walks proudly forth approval of men.
WOMAN IN ADVANCE
But woman now in Progress leads;
Beyond her brother has advanc'd;
Has all the prizes lately won;
Her opportunities enhanced.
She is no longer thin and short,
At least this sido the tumbling sea;
She's full and round, and very tall,
Self-centred, frecst of the free.
She ns'd 10 play in certain things,
Outside the home, the second part,
To lack self-faith to wait her chance
To carry on her social art;
Tradition runs this way at least)
To gain her point by tact and stealth.
But now she dominates the stage,
And rules supreme by mental wealth.
She now completes in every field
With man, and oft the laurel gains;
While striving hard to keep his place,
He has his trouble for his pains.
So independent has she grown.
IT'S said, she's wholly ceas'd to care
For marriage, or what marriage means,
Or mans society to share.
Some over-anxious souls repine
At this report, and, woeful, ask
Where this will end? What of the racer"
They need not try to think. The task
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Such themes most journals please; and
hence
They color, write up, all they treat;
Thinking the story poor and dull,
That is not with their art replete
But, independent of the Press,
What does experience daily teach?
That most appearances deceive;
That men don't practice as they preach.
How often he who acts the saint;
Who poses, flatters, feigns, pretends;
Who humbly walks, who sweetly smiles,
And prattles Of his dearest friends,
Is but a hollow hypocrite,
A masker in the busy scene,
A creature ON whose face is writ
Exactly what he has not been.
Some accident exposes him,
When he is surest Of success;
A flaw he had not counted on
Insures to justice full redress.
A citizen whose fair repute
Has stood the test Of trying years.
His worthy name, synonym
For honesty supreme, endears
To all the thing IL represents
1t is current proverb, too,
Cited, with rev renee and esteem,
The city and the country through
He Is not rich, nor can he be,
With such ideals as he holds.
He has modest competence,
Nor greater wish for gain unfolda
But rests content and satisfied
While other men, with millions, crave.
And strive for millions more, nor rest
Until they're gather'd to their grave.
This strictly honest man imparts
| A wholesome, helpful moral tone
To tn entire community
In which he is so kindly known.
He's deadi" is suddenly announced.
| Another startling shock befalls.
It's found he has scoundrel been,
AS vile wretch as crawls.
He has betrayal the trusts of friends,
Who had believed him without spot.
Exposure menac'd, and he clos'd
| Accounts with one effective shot.
1t Is the mode, pronounced genteel.
OF making exit from the earth.
When overtaking fatal crime
Has prov'd Of life the fatal dearth.
ERINTA VALE
We all have known Erinta Vale,
A pretty, pleasant, graceful thing,
To whom throng Of youthful SWANS,
Devoted admiration bring
They, each AID all. with warmth, deelar
She is the sweetest girl in town;
Her face is ever wreath'd In smiles:
Not ON her brow could rest frown.
She's amiability itself;
So gentle to each form of beast
That she would win good Buddha's love
A glance at her provides feast.
Where'er she moves, eyes follow her,
So kindly are her radiant looks:
To hear her speak, to hear her laugh,
Recalls the music of the brooks
Her friends all wondered much and long
8 On whom she would bestow her hand;
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OF weaknesses, and more than these
Possesses she abundant score.
To know her is to lose respect
For her She's but thin veneer,
An artist of society, a trick,
A falsely sentimental seer.
She is sort of sorcercss:
She puts glamour on the eyes;
Deception is her highest craft
Her special knack to hypnotiZo.
The few who knew her through and
through
Can never, never understand
Why she who so transparent seems,
Can dcftly wave her magic wand,
And metamorphosis create,
Wherever her advantage lies.
They only feel profound surprise,
While her admirers idolize.
These august inatrons mark the age,
Abide and CLEAN throughout the land;
In capitals they find their field,
Where they arc splendid, gracious, grand.
They keep their youth beyond their prime;
Strange Nature helps them to deceive.
To know them is both good and III
These daughters of beguil!ag Eve.
Black as they look, they're white as well;
Defeats and virtues reign within:
The best among the very best
Are not incapable of sin.